What caring for the dying taught Bronnie Ware about living

Bronnie Ware was recovering from burnout when she wrote a blog post reflecting on years working as a palliative carer and the epiphanies patients shared with her as they faced death.  It was read by millions and became the basis of her best-selling book, The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying.And the lessons Bronnie learnt from her dying patients also helped her confront some darker elements of her childhood and eventually find peace.The book has become a touchstone for many people all over the world, including influential thinkers like Dr Gabor Mate and Dr Rangan Chaterjee.Bronnie's wildlife vlog can be found on her website bronnieware.comThis episode of Conversations was produced by Jen Leake. Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores death, dying, palliative care, family, regrets, nature, depression, chronic illness, carer work, Bronnie Ware, The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying, writing,  forgiveness, wildlife, spirituality, memory, meditation.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you’ll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

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