Dying: A Lesson in Living: Recent Episodes
Micah Truman
Dying: A Lesson in Living focuses on one central question; When you may only have a little time left, what do you want?
I first read about Marianne Turnbull when she was featured in a newspaper article addressing the Minnesota state legislature in support of a proposed bill allowing terminally ill patients the right to end their own lives, on their terms. Marianne has had advanced ovarian cancer for the last 4 and a half years, and as she will explain, it has been a long, tough road. In the interview, Marianne talks both about her journey, and what matters to her most in life.
Keri Ann Pinkerman is a mother of 5, and had just completed an advanced degree in nursing in early 2019 when she was diagnosed with ALS. In this interview, Keri Ann talks honestly about what matters most to her when facing some of life's greatest challenges.
Leman Northway has nearly died 3 times in the last few years. In this interview, he talks about how to regain faith and hope when life deals a seemingly impossible hand.
Caroline was 32, a published author, successful chef, and a married mother of 2 young boys when she was diagnosed with brain cancer. In this episode, Caroline talks about what it is like to be young, successful, and a busy parent of young children while at the same time facing a serious medical diagnosis.
Melinda was told she had terminal cancer, and only had a year to live. Then, miraculously, she survived. Listen to her amazing story.
Laura was diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2018. She talks to us about how to live a full, happy, and honest life, even when facing extraordinary challenges.
Melody was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma. She tells us about what now matters most to her, and how she prioritizes her time.