RR161 - A Conversation with Dr. David Pepper & Christine Benvenuto

RR161 - A Conversation with Dr. David Pepper & Christine Benvenuto

Radio Rehab with Dayna Keyes

In this Episode, Dayna sits down with Dr. David Pepper & Christine Benvenuto of the East Bay Center for Living and Dying. They participated in the recent SF Community-wide event, Re Imagine End of Life, and they share their thoughts on the subject of death & dying.  To learn more about David & Christine and the East Bay Center For Living & Dying, visit www.reimaginedying.com To learn more about Re Imagine, visit their website: www.letsreimagine.org

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25:3724 Apr 2018

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Facing Mortality: Addiction and End-of-Life Conversations with Dr. David Pepper & Christine Benvenuto

Death and addiction, how addiction is kind of flirting with death for a long time.

How often do we sit down and truly think about the end of life? In this eye-opening episode of 'Radio Rehab with Dayna Keyes', Dayna invites Dr. David Pepper and Christine Benvenuto from the East Bay Center for Living and Dying to share their wisdom on a topic many shy away from—death. But this isn't just any conversation about mortality; it's one that intersects with the raw realities of addiction.

Dayna opens up about her own experiences with loss, particularly how addiction can feel like a constant dance with death. This episode dives deep into how understanding our end-of-life options can be empowering, especially for those grappling with addiction. Dr. Pepper and Christine discuss the importance of social connections when dealing with grief and how families are impacted by addiction.

Whether you're facing these issues yourself or supporting a loved one, this conversation offers invaluable insights and a fresh perspective on a difficult subject.

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