EP 135 - Dying My Way: Living with Dignity When Facing Serious Illness and Death

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Dec 16, 202532:01Government & Organizations

In this powerful episode we chat with , palliative care social worker Dr. Arden O'Donnell, PhD, MPH, LICSW, APHSW-C about what it means to live—and die—according to our values. Dr. O'Donnell shares insights from over a d...

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