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Our culture shies away from talking about death. But Katy Butler, author of\xa0The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life, argues we have an obligation to think about what constitutes a well-supported death. In this episode, Yael embarks on a thought-provoking, important, and timely conversation with Katy. In their discussion, Katy shares ways we can honor the death process\xa0relationally, practically, medically, emotionally, and spiritually, both for ourselves and those we love.\xa0Listen and Learn: How we can honor death in the time of Covid-19What it means to die wellThe value of longevity versus quality of lifeWhat is slow medicine?Ways to infuse sanctity, even in a hospital roomWhat is an advance directive?The importance of cleaning up our emotional legacyUsing ritual in virtual ways (The Bathing and Honoring Ritual)How we can cultivate hope when prolonging life becomes tenuous About Katy Butler:\xa0Katy Butler Katy Butler is an award-winning journalist, public speaker, and bestselling author. Katy Butler has written two groundbreaking books about the end of life and is a thought leader in the national movement for medical reform. Her newest book is\xa0The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life. Her first book,\xa0Knocking on Heaven\u2019s Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death,\xa0a national bestseller, was named one of the 100 Most Notable Books of 2013 by the\xa0New York Times. Katy\u2019s writing has appeared in\xa0The New Yorker;\xa0Mother Jones;\xa0Scientific American, Atlantic,\xa0Tricycle,\xa0Psychotherapy Networker;\xa0Best American Essays, and Best American Science Writing. She has taught writing at Esalen Institute in Big Sur and at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. A Buddhist, Katy was lay-ordained by the Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh. Resources: The Art of Dying Well: A Practical Guide to a Good End of Life\xa0by Katy ButlerKnocking on Heaven\u2019s Door: The Path to a Better Way of Death\xa0by Katy Butler\u201cWhat Broke My Father\u2019s Heart: How a Pacemaker Wrecked Our Family\u2019s Life,\u201d June 18, 2020 New York Times article by Katy ButlerKaty Butler\u2019s websiteFive Wishes, ways to talk about advanced care directives 138. Exploring Existence and Purpose: Existentialism with Dr. Robyn Walser117. Bearing Unbearable Loss: A conversation About Grief with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore52. Palliative Care and Healing with Dr. Michael Kearney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices