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Before We GoAuthor: Podcast Nation
Before We Go is a narrative podcast hosted and produced by Dr. Shoshana Ungerleiderphysician, science journalist, Oscar-nominated documentary producer, host of TED Health, and founder of End Well, a nonprofit reshaping how we think about lifes final chapter.Season 1 followed Shoshanas deeply personal journey through her fathers terminal cancer diagnosis, a path that forced her to confront her own mortality and illuminated unexpected truths about love, loss, and meaning.Now, Season 2 opens the conversation wider. Shoshana sits down with people from all walks of life to explore what it means to live alongside mortality. Actor Yvette Nicole Brown shares her story of caregiving. Comedian Patton Oswalt reflects on grief through the eyes of his child. Actor Alexandra Breckenridge talks about navigating loss, and entrepreneur Mark Cuban lays out his vision for transforming healthcare. Alongside these voices, leading experts help us ask the deeper questionsabout love, resilience, and what it means to face the inevitable with courage and compassion.Follow along, see behind the scenes, and join the conversation on Instagram @beforewegopodcast. Language: en Genres: Documentary, Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Kirsty Parsons Meets Her Future Self
Episode 5
Thursday, 16 October, 2025
How often do you think about your future self? For Kirsty Parsons, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth and told she likely wouldn’t live past her twenties, imagining a long future wasn’t even an option. But a groundbreaking new medication has changed everything. And suddenly, Kirsty is facing a future she never planned for.Psychologist Hal Hershfield is a researcher who studies how we make long-term decisions — and why we often fail to connect today’s choices with tomorrow’s consequences. Together, Kirsty and Hal offer two sides of the same question: What happens when you finally meet your future self?Join us on Instagram @beforewegopodcast for more stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and reflections on living and dying.Thank you to our Sponsors:Quince: Visit www.quince.com/beforewego for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/beforewego.This podcast is brought to you by Podcast Nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
