About this episode

The episode explores the impact of a terminal diagnosis on life, family, and personal growth through the lens of Ben Sasse's story and Nora Patricia Keenan's obituary.

What happens when a sudden diagnosis gives you only months to live? In this episode of Everyone Dies, we explore what it means to live fully on the threshold of life’s final chapters. https://bit.ly/4ezL0FC First, we share the deeply moving, self-written obituary of Nora Patricia Keenan, who passed away from complications of colorectal cancer. With unapologetic honesty, Nora looks back at her journey through chaos, addiction, recovery, and growth, reminding us that a meaningful life isn...

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Hosts: Dr. Marianne Matzo, Charlie Navarrette

Topics covered

• stage 4 pancreatic cancer
• living well
• family
• time
• obituary
• life lessons

Keywords

• pancreatic cancer
• Nora Patricia Keenan
• obituary
• life lessons
• family
• time management
• living fully

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Organizations: Everyone Dies

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