What Does a Peaceful Exit Mean to You | Sarah Cavanaugh

When the doctors said there was nothing more they could do, Sarah Cavanaugh didn't know to ask her mother what she wanted next. That moment became the start of her life's work.In this episode, Sarah, author and creator of Peaceful Exit, joins host Niki Weiss to talk about the conversations families never have, why avoiding them pulls families apart, and how to start them before it's too late.In this episode:The three parts of peace at the end of life: relationships, possessions and the bodyThe praise list, the patch list and the pardon list, and why the pardon list is the hardestHow to plan for a peaceful exit even when a death is suddenGrief bots, AI personas and why grief isn't a problem for technology to solveWhy everyone over 18 needs a will and a medical power of attorneyThe "pexit pod": gathering your people once a year to share your wishesNot one 200-minute conversation, but 200 one-minute conversationsSarah's favorite question: what does a peaceful exit mean to you?About Sarah: Sarah Cavanaugh is an author and grief, death and dying podcaster behind Peaceful Exit. Drawing on eight years of research and her own family losses, she helps people talk openly about mortality, make their wishes known and make room for grief. Her book is Peaceful Exit: A Guide to Reimagining Your Final Chapter.Book updates and the Peaceful Exit podcast: https://peacefulexit.net/bookLive fully, die ready.Start your plan and take the free assessment: https://finalplaybook.com/main-pageDownload the My Final Playbook app: Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-final-playbook/id6791298756 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=endevo.life.finalplaybookDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical, legal or financial advice. Views expressed by the host and guests are their own. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions