Dying to Tell You

A surprise stomach cancer diagnosis born of an attempt to donate a kidney gave Jeff the time and space to reflect on life, death, and what he could give his family both before and after he’s gone.
In this episode of Dying to Tell You, Cody interviews cancer patient and Jeopardy champion Jeff Stewart. Jeff, a renowned microbiologist and author of the book "Living: Inspiration from a Father with Cancer," opens up about his diagnosis with terminal stage four stomach cancer, his experiences as a parent facing cancer, and the lessons he’s learned about hope, resilience, and family.
Spend some time with Jeff and Cody to learn more about:
Living with cancer: Jeff’s honest account of his cancer journey, from diagnosis to treatment, and how he balances hope with scientific reality.
Cancer and family: The emotional impact of terminal illness on loved ones, parenting with cancer, and leaving a legacy for his seven children.
Cancer inspiration: How Jeff’s story offers hope and support to others facing cancer, grief, or end-of-life challenges.
Science and faith: The intersection of medical knowledge and personal faith in coping with cancer.
Cancer awareness: Practical advice for cancer patients, families, and anyone seeking inspiration in the face of adversity.
Jeff’s candid discussion covers the realities of cancer treatment, the importance of open communication, and the power of finding meaning and connection even in the hardest moments. Essential listening for anyone searching for cancer support, cancer awareness, or inspiration from a real-life cancer patient.

Cody reflects on his conversation with Sue in last week's episode, and how love is the purpose of our lives. 
We also include a voice message left on By The Way—our version of the Japanese windphones that allow you to leave a message for a loved one no longer here. You can leave your own message at 720-600-7056.

"I remember thinking...oh! That's what it was about!"
Our first guest of Season 3 is Sue, who joined us all the way from Australia. And although she isn’t our first international guest, nor is she even our first guest from Australia, Sue’s story is certainly a first for us.
Sue shares with us the moment she found out she had advanced stage cancer, a moment in which she experienced a true Out of Body Experience (OBE) and saw existence from an entirely new perspective. From that perspective, Sue gained an insight into connection and love that frankly we had never heard before.
And that’s just the beginning of her story. It’s a beautiful conversation filled with as much laughter as tears, and plenty of amazement and insight. 

Linda was a guest in Season One of Dying To Tell You, a fiery and hilarious woman facing a terminal diagnosis from kidney cancer. So much of Cody's conversation with Linda orbits around the very difficult challenge of letting things go. A lesson from the end of life that can—and should—resonate with anyone, regardless of their current health or prognosis. 
As we get ready for Season Three starting next week (!), please enjoy this encore airing of Linda's interview. And if you want to go further, Episode One of Season Two is a conversation with Linda's daughter Aimee, who helped Linda take Medical Aid In Dying (MAID) at the end of her life.
It's a story that is so honest and clear-eyed about the reality of such a decision and its consequences. Surprisingly, it's also as inappropriately hilarious as Linda herself. 

Riyaz was spiritual teacher and therapist who joined us in Season 2 of Dying To Tell You, and leading up to Season 3 we wanted to honor some of the guests who have been on the show and who have since passed on. 
Please enjoy this encore presentation of Riyaz's episode, which originally aired in Season Two. 

Rachel was our first guest on Dying To Tell You who had ALS, and leading up to Season 3 we wanted to honor some of the guests who have been on the show and who have since passed on.
Please enjoy this encore presentation of Rachel's episode, which originally aired in Season Two. 

Nancy was our second guest on Dying To Tell You, and leading up to Season 3 we wanted to honor some of the guests who have been on the show and who have since passed on.
Please enjoy this encore presentation of Nancy's episode, which originally aired in Season One. 

Aaron was the first guest on Dying To Tell You, and leading up to Season 3 we wanted to honor some of the guests who have been on the show and who have since passed on.
Please enjoy this encore presentation of Aaron's episode, which originally aired in Season One. 

—Call ‪(720) 600-7056‬ and leave a message for your loved ones—
Inspired by the beautiful idea behind Japanese wind phones, we want to welcome you to a new effort here at Dying To Tell You, a way for you to leave messages for loved ones who have passed on. It's called By The Way, and while it is a phone number and a voicemail box, it is also so much more. 
You are invited to use this number to leave a message for anyone who is no longer with you. It can be a passing thought, a funny story, a remembrance...whatever you want to say to them, say it here. 
We will share these messages with our podcast community, on our website dttypodcast.com as well as part of our episodes. But most importantly, we feel that just saying these things out loud has a kind of power and deep connection that goes well beyond words. 
Please join us by calling 720-600-7056 and leaving your own By The Way for your loved ones. 
 
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Lisa Pahl, LCSW shares how a patient she encountered early in her hospice career taught her how even the worst experiences can help us grow.
Lisa is the co-creator of The Death Deck and The E•O•L Deck, tools that inspire meaningful conversations on what matters most in our lives and in our deaths.
As a licensed clinical social worker with over 17 years of experience within hospice and emergency medicine, Lisa helps people cope with illness, dying, and grief. With a passionate belief that peace at the end begins with meaningful conversations over time, she engages people in talking about and preparing for this important stage of life.
Learn more about the Death Deck at https://thedeathdeck.com
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Dying To Tell You: The Caring Perspective is a series of interviews with healthcare professionals who sit down with Cody to share stories of patients and experiences that have changed how they practice, how they view death, and how they live their lives.
Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6bIkZBcQvNH74IKCjIrRR_jCzZtS7WNw
Listen to Seasons One and Two of Dying To Tell You anywhere you get your podcasts.
If you'd like to be a guest on the show or know someone you'd recommend, please reach out to us at https://dttypodcast.com/share