In this episode, Ava explores a listener’s question: “How do I deal with the terrifying fear of a loved one dying?”

Moments of birth and death often stir deep reflections about our own mortality. This conversation offers insight and comfort for anyone who is grieving a loss or living in fear of losing someone they love.

A gentle exploration of loss, death, and the path toward meeting them with greater awareness, compassion, and freedom from unnecessary fear and suffering.

Chapter markers: 

00:00 – Introduction to the topic and update about Honey

04:30 – The power of death and how it pulls on fear and love

05:30 – What we need to accept: coming to terms with life and death

07:12 – How modern life distracts us from our mortality

08:42 – Grief as a reflection of love

09:58 – Key questions to ask yourself: grief vs. suffering

11:15 – Ava shares what she is learning to accept as Honey nears the end of her life

17:10 – What happens when we don’t fully allow ourselves to grieve

18:10 – Closing reflections and invitation to share your thoughts

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