Thirty years ago, Dr. BJ Miller had an accident that changed his life forever. He was out late one night messing around with his college buddies, jumped up on a train car, and was electrocuted with 11,000 volts of electricity. BJ went on to lose both legs and most of one arm. He spent a year in physical recovery and longer in emotional and psychological recovery. But all of these experiences led him to where he is today: interviewed by Oprah; profiled by “The New York Times Magazine”; and a leading figure in the death and dying realm. This week’s practice is all about accepting our bodies — and our fears. As BJ Miller says, “The goal isn’t to become fearless. The goal is to learn how to live with fear.”
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Learn more about today's guest:
- Read BJ’s memoir, "A Beginner's Guide to the End: Practical Advice for Living Life and Facing Death".
- Check out Mettle Health, which BJ Miller co-founded, and offers online palliative and holistic care to anyone in the United States.
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