Dr. BJ Miller: ...that independence doesn't really exist

The COVID-19 pandemic has made everyone think about the possibility of death. However, most of us still choose to avoid conversations with our family about what our last wishes would be. To help us learn how to start those tough conversations, we turn to Dr. BJ Miller, a longtime hospice and palliative medicine physican whose TED Talk on what matters most at the end of life has been viewed more than 11 million times. He’s the founder and president of a groundbreaking new organization called, Mettle Health, which provides personalized consultations with patients and caregivers who need help dealing with the practical, emotional and existential issues that come with serious illness and disability.  ********* Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> Stamps.com: 4 week trial plus free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to stamps.com, click on the microphone at the top of the homepage, and type in NTM. --> BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month of online counseling if there are issues that are interfering with your happiness or preventing you from achieving your goals by visiting betterhelp.com/nobody. --> AirMedCare: If you're ever in need of emergency medical transport, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class air transport services to the nearest appropriate hospital with no out of pocket expenses. Go to airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use offer code 'NOBODY' to sign up and choose up to a $50 Amazon or Visa gift card with a new membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices