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Dr John Geater is at the time of writing aged 73. He is married to Jane and has three adult children. He is a medical doctor and has worked in Bhutan, New Zealand and in England. In 2006 he received an MBE from the Queen for his work in setting up the postgraduate medical education charity, PRIME (Partnerships in International Medical Education). He has taught holistic medical education in 26 different countries around \xa0the world. Just before Christmas 2017 he was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
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\nDo join us in this \xa0fascinating podcast conversation as we discuss John's life and explore questions such as:
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\nHow do you respond when bad things happen to you?
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\nHow do you make sense of being diagnosed with cancer three times in your life?
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\nHow to embrace life's mysteries when things don't go the way you want or expect.
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\nWe also ask John:
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\nWhat was it like running a leprosy hospital in Bhutan at the age of 25?
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\nWhat would you say to someone who has a terminal illness and is scared?
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\nTo explore with us from Bronnie Ware's book the five regrets of the dying:
\nI wish I lived a life true to myself and not what was expected of me.
\nI wish I had not worked so hard.
\nI wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings.
\nI wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
\nI wish I had let myself be happier.
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\nWhat he is looking forward to in the life to come?
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\nYou may also find of interest:
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\nPodcast #017: The Last Taboo Subject?
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\nPodcast #028: The God I Don't Understand
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\nPodcast #029: The Literal End Of The World?
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\nPodcast #032: How To Know Joy When Life Feels Tough
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\nPodcast #033: Practical Ways To Find Joy Through Disappointment
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\nHow Would You Define Success Part 3