You are going to die. It’s not morbid, it’s a fact—one that we often ignore as we move through life on autopilot. But when you truly embrace the reality of death, you learn it’s the ultimate teacher about how to live. In this episode, I explore the power of facing mortality head-on and the life-changing question: What do you want to do before you die?
Oct 2025
I Was Wrong
Turns out, I’ve been wrong… a lot. And sometimes, admitting it is harder than it sounds. In this episode, I share what I learned from getting it wrong, and why those mistakes might be exactly what you need to rethink your own habits, routines, and choices.For more go to: www.scot ... Show More
9m 6s
Oct 2025
You’re Doing Productivity Wrong
We treat productivity like a competitive sport, measuring our worth in how many boxes we can tick before lunch. We pack our schedules, worship at the altar of busyness, and then wonder why we’re exhausted all the time. In this episode, I break down why our obsession with producti ... Show More
10m 19s
Feb 2021
58: The Time I Was About to Die
Before you listen to this episode, I want you to set your intention right now to really listen and lock it in. Here's the big question for today: have you given yourself a death sentence? When I lost the NFL, I I believed my life was over. How wrong I was! That's why, in this epi ... Show More
21m 26s
Apr 2020
Using Death as Motivation to Live
Life is a limited time offer. Are you truly living each day to the fullest? Today’s guest, Kate Manser, pioneer of the movement YOU MIGHT DIE TOMORROW, believes that in order to truly live, we need to incorporate a certain level of “mortality awareness” into our lives. Only when ... Show More
26m 4s
Aug 2019
Planning for Death and Why It Matters
When death is approaching, you don’t have to welcome it, but you also don’t have to fight it. Learn how planning for your own (or a loved one’s) death doesn’t have to be an existential crisis, but can instead provide a degree of safety and comfort. Listen in as Dr. John Grohol ex ... Show More
24m 56s
Apr 2024
How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua Arthur
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Death isn't the most appetizing topic, but contemplating mortality can be a massive source of motivation, perspective, and even str ... Show More
51m 8s
Nov 2023
What Happens When You Die
<p>In this episode, Teal Swan talks about death, one of the most taboo and misunderstood topics in our society. She explains how death is not an endedness, but a drastic change in perspective and form that allows for expansion and enhancement of consciousness. She also shares how ... Show More
19m 3s
Oct 2024
Don’t Learn This Too Late: Make An Authentic Life Now, By Getting Real About The End
<p>By the time you finish listening, your perspective on death—and life—will be forever changed.</p><p>Today, Mel sits down with death doula and best-selling author Alua Arthur for a transformative conversation about how embracing the shortness of life can unlock a profound sense ... Show More
1h 10m