"When we quiet the ego and still the mind, we open ourselves to the purest form of connection - one of total, undivided attention and delight."
Dr. Mark Goulston
There is a powerful perspective you have when you are dying.

It's poignant and bittersweet listening to this interview and writing these words because my good friend, Dr. Mark Goulston, who sat down to record this with me not more than a few months ago, has since passed. I knew his journey, and when he came on the show, it was part of a series of interviews he would give on various podcasts that he referred to as "I'm dying to tell you."

In our heartfelt discussion, Dr. Goulston, a renowned author, psychiatrist, suicide prevention specialist, and, as I mentioned, long-term friend, courageously shares his insights as he navigates the experience of living with a terminal illness. With his trademark wisdom and compassion, Mark reveals the powerful lessons that approaching death is teaching him about life, shedding light on what truly matters and how we can all live more fully and authentically. Throughout the episode, we explore the transformative potential of vulnerability, connection, and finding joy in the present moment, even in the face of life's greatest challenges.

Without any further ado, on with a moving and thought-provoking exploration of life, death, and the enduring power of love.

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