Why thinking about death helps you live a better life | Alua Arthur

Why thinking about death helps you live a bet...

Up next

Interview: What happens to your brain without any social contact? with Dr. Vivek Murthy

In this episode, Shoshana invites Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st Surgeon General of the United States, to discuss the ongoing loneliness epidemic.After the interview, Shoshana shares a TED-Ed talk from Terry Kupers, "What happens to your brain without social contact?" Everyo ...  Show more

Why venting doesn’t help you deal with anger | Jennifer Parlamis

Does venting actually help you cool off, or does it just add fuel to the fire? Social psychologist Jennifer Parlamis busts common myths about anger, showing how curiosity — not catharsis — can keep you calm. Discover the surprising science behind anger management and four practic ...  Show more

Recommended Episodes

How Thinking About Death Can Change Your Life | Alua Arthur
Good Life Project

What if facing mortality could unlock the secret to living fully? My guest Alua Arthur, a death doula and author of Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End</ ...

  Show more

How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua Arthur
10% Happier with Dan Harris

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.

---


There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. ...

  Show more

How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua Arthur
10% Happier with Dan Harris

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.

---

Death isn't the most appetizing topic, but contemplating mortality can be a massive source of motivation, perspective, and even str ...

  Show more

Why you should start thinking about death (w/ Alua Arthur)
How to Be a Better Human

There’s a saying about two things that are inevitable in this world, and Alua Arthur wants to help you think about one of them with less fear. No, she’s not a tax professional – she’s a death doula, a person who supports dying people and their loved ones. A former lawyer, Alua ...

  Show more