Episode 43: A Midwife to the Next Life

On this episode of Mama Bear Dares, Leslie and Tesi talk to Lisa Gaston about death and dying. Lisa is a trained chaplain and mom to three grown children. Listen as she discusses what it's like to accompany individuals in the midst of the dying process and families as they face the death of a loved one. Together, we dig into dying, living, and the search for life's purpose. Lisa offers a unique look into a fascinating, complex, and largely avoided topic, gently encouraging listeners to face their own insecurities and views of death and dying. For complete Show Notes and links, please visit the Mama Bear Dares Podcast website.

Other points discussed:

• Serving God from wherever we are
• Learning from life's minutiae
• Our societal response to death: Is it the right response? How did we get here? How do other cultures respond to death and dying?
• How do we die with dignity?
• How can we prepare for death?