Season 1 | Episode 17: Dying With Dignity

In this profoundly intimate episode, Stephanie invites us into the final chapter of her once-in-a-lifetime love story with Jeff. After years of fighting valiantly through cancer, pain, and loss of quality of life, Jeff made the brave decision to end his suffering through California’s Dying With Dignity Act. With deep compassion, Stephanie shares the day he looked at her and simply said, “Honeybee, today is the day.” What followed was a heartbreaking but beautiful final few hours, filled with love, music, flowers, and sacred presence, as they prepared for Jeff’s peaceful transition.

Stephanie reflects on the quiet courage it took to support the man she loved in the most selfless act imaginable: letting him go on his own terms. From setting the scene with candles and a custom playlist to honoring his final wishes with tenderness and grace, this episode explores the complexity of love, loss, and letting someone die with dignity. It’s a story of strength, heartbreak, and deep humanity, a reminder that real love holds space not only for life, but also for a gentle goodbye.

My hope is that the stories shared here bring you comfort, inspire hope, and serve as a reminder that even in the darkest moments, light still exists.

💛 Join me as we weave happiness through the grief.

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** Podcast Produced by Identity Brand by Monica Kline **