Love Notes to Grievers by Angela E. Morris provides comfort and wisdom through grief. This heartfelt collection of love notes, memories, and essays offers a companion for those navigating loss.

Dr. Mannix, a palliative care specialist, reflects on "ordinary dying" in her writing, aiming to help others understand the process and approach it with compassion, while balancing joy and grief.

Francis Weller emphasizes grief's need to be witnessed. As a therapist for 40 years, he believes grief connects all stories. He advocates for embracing all emotions and living fully, with reverence.

In The Grieving Brain, neuroscientist Mary-Frances O’Connor explains grief’s impact on the brain, offering insights into its process. Her research bridges science and personal experience to better understand loss.

Dr. Ira Byock's Four Things That Matter Most explores well-being through the end of life, emphasizing the importance of emotional health even in the face of death. His work highlights that human development continues through life’s final stages.

Frank Ostaseski, author of The Five Invitations, aims to help people live fully by embracing life’s fragility. He encourages living in the present and highlights wisdom from those nearing death. His ideal death is one where he can fully embrace the moment.

In "We Remember," Wendy Saul reflects on the deaths of her parents, describing the emotions and routines of caregiving, grief, and the bittersweetness of their passing, balancing sadness with gratitude.

Erica Buist, after a traumatic encounter with death, became fascinated with death anxiety. She advocates for normalizing conversations about death to alleviate fear, drawing on personal experiences and research.

Stephanie Lucianovic wrote The End of Something Wonderful to help children process pet loss, aiming to make conversations about death less scary and more accessible. She values kindness and self-awareness.

Mark Dowie reflects on death, mortality, and legacy in this heartfelt interview.

Alexandra Vassilaros uses writing workshops, born from her personal experience with grief, to help others navigate loss. Her Make Meaning Workshop emphasizes that grief can lead to grace, love, and transformation.

Love Notes to Grievers by Angela Morris offers solace to those dealing with loss, reflecting on grief's depth and beauty. Morris shares how writing about death helps her stay present and connected to others.

Frank Ostaseski, cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, teaches how embracing death helps us live fully. His "Five Invitations" guide us to be present, compassionate, and open to life's impermanence.

Dying Prepared features Francesca Arnoldy, a community doula and death literacy educator, sharing insights on navigating mortality, preparing for death, and the importance of compassion and human connection.

After his wife's death, William Murray chose to believe in her continued presence and love, embracing beliefs that helped him heal. He found peace by committing to these beliefs, regardless of evidence or outside opinions.

Katy Butler, author of The Art of Dying Well, found her path to end-of-life advocacy after her father's stroke, highlighting the failures of the medical system. Her exit plan is to be surrounded by stars, and she wishes for joy and acceptance in life and death.

Musician Leah Siegel, praised by legends like Prince and Sting, channels grief and healing into her music. Her soulful, transformative songs serve as a service to others, redefining the art of music-making.

Michael Hebb, founder of the Death Over Dinner movement, encourages self-compassion and nurturing community connections as key to healing and a peaceful end. His exit plan involves a meaningful, intimate gathering before passing, ideally surrounded by loved ones, with music filling the air.

Susan Ducharme Hoben, author of Dying Well…Our Journey of Love and Loss, emphasizes the importance of celebrating life and planning for a well-prepared death. Her book offers a personal account of navigating mortality with gratitude, love, and deliberate decisions, aiming to inspire others to live fully and plan thoughtfully for their end-of-life journey.