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Before We Go

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Before We Go is a narrative podcast hosted and produced by Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider—physician, science journalist, Oscar-nominated documentary producer, host of TED Health, and founder of End Well, a nonprofit reshaping how we think about life’s final chapter. Season 1 followed Shoshana’s deeply personal journey through her father’s terminal cancer diagnosis, a path that forced her to confront her own mortality and illuminated unexpected truths about love, loss, and meaning. Now, Season 2 opens the conversation wider. Shoshana sits down with people from all walks of life to explore what it means to live alongside mortality. Actor Yvette Nicole Brown shares her story of caregiving. Comedian Patton Oswalt reflects on grief through the eyes of his child. Actor Alexandra Breckenridge talks about navigating loss, and entrepreneur Mark Cuban lays out his vision for transforming healthcare. Alongside these voices, leading experts help us ask the deeper questions—about love, resilience, and what it means to face the inevitable with courage and compassion. Follow along, see behind the scenes, and join the conversation on Instagram @beforewegopodcast.

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This is such a beautiful podcast… so full of love and heart. And a rare glimpse into the worlds of both doctor and patient… highly recommend

Lizscotpdx · Dec 2024

Before We Go captured the reality of the challenges families face at the end of life. We often second guess our decisions even when we do everything with love and educated decisiveness . You could feel the love and respect. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

Boopzy · Dec 2024

As a death doula, I am constantly on the lookout for honest stories about how death really happens. Season 1 is a profoundly intimate story about Dr. Shoshana’s own father, and how his diagnosis impacted her own life and choices with her body. Deeply moving and so educational, too—this was truly excellent and I am so grateful it exists.

howcarolinecarolines · Dec 2024

I am a RN. I have helped lots of people die in the ICU. You touched on lots of things that I recognized and many that I did not. Overall your experience and thoughts have helped me. Thank you. I hope it helps others talk about death more in a meaningful way.

WolfCat8 · Dec 2024

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