Death With Dignity Podcast

The Death With Dignity Podcast was founded by Andrew Flack, a 33-year-old living with terminal cancer, to explore the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of end-of-life choice. Through conversations with experts from a range of backgrounds, Andrew created a space for honest dialogue that delved deeply into the social, theological and political challenges surrounding Medical Aid in Dying (MAID). After Andrew’s passing, his friend and co-host Hasban Shaikh continued the podcast to honor his legacy, carrying forward its mission to explore stories and perspectives on what it means to die with dignity. Learn more about the podcast & follow our story - www.deathwithdignitypodcast.com https://twitter.com/DWDPodcast2021

Death With Dignity Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Andrew Flack, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Andrew Flack hosts Death With Dignity Podcast, a society show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  Episode 25: A Pivotal Moment for End-of-Life Choice in New York with Mandi Zucker

  Nov 26, 20251h 8mS1

  <p><br/></p><p>Following our previous episode on the landscape of medical aid in dying laws in California and across the U.S, we now have great news to share: MAID has the potential to pass in two separate states, New York and Illinois.<br/><br/>Our guest, Mandi Zucker, executive director of End-of-Life Choices NY, joins us to talk about what this bill could mean for patients, the current political landscape (Zohran Mamdani’s support of MAID, Gov. Kathy Hocul’s decision), and her background in grief support and end of life care.<br/><br/>Tune in as we e...

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  Episode #24

  Episode 24: End-of-Life Care in a Changing Legal Climate with Jess Pezley

  Mar 21, 20251h 24mS1

  <p>Jess Pezley, senior staff attorney at Compassion and Choices, explores the current legal landscape surrounding medical aid in dying legislation in California and across the United States, addressing challenges, misconceptions, and its connection to broader healthcare rights.<br/><br/>• Medical aid in dying laws face ongoing legal challenges from religious organizations <br/>• A key challenge through United Spinal vs California claims the law discriminates against those with disabilities<br/>• California's MAID model represents the ideal balance with robust safeguards against the more expansive Canadian approach<br/>• The Supreme Court's Dobbs decision creates potential threats to healthcare autonomy broadly<br/>• Approximate...

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  Episode #23

  Episode 23: Telling the Story Through Film with Serene Meshel-Dillman

  Apr 18, 20241h 22mS1

  <p>We are back with an unreleased gem from the podcast archives. Join us as Serene Meshel-Dillman, director of the upcoming docu-series "Take Me Out Feet First" about Medical Aid in Dying, discusses the project. Andrew is featured in one of the episodes in the docu-series! <br/><br/>"Take Me Out Feet First" will soon be available on Amazon SVOD.</p><p>This episode is enriched with Andrew’s unique insights. Enjoy a lively conversation between Serene and Andrew as they discuss the inspirations behind the documentary, the process of securing the rights to the song “Blackbird” from Paul McCartney, the imp...

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  Episode #22

  Episode 22: Remembering Andrew, Living Forward with Suzy and Steve Flack

  Nov 2, 20231h 11mS0

  <p>Andrew's parents join the Death with Dignity Podcast. Steve and Suzy Flack open a window into what it was like the day Andrew ingested the medical aid in dying medication, what the last 8 months have been like, the California/Chicago memorials, and speak openly and honestly about what it is like to be in their position today.<br/><br/>Recorded on July 16, 2023</p><p>Learn more about the podcast & follow Andrew's story - deathwithdignitypodcast.com // @DWDPodcast2021 (Twitter)</p>

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  Episode #21

  Episode 21: The Final Transmission

  Nov 22, 20221h 14mS0

  <p>Andrew’s final transmission. It consists of three separate recordings he recorded on three different days. <br/><br/>Andrew is joined by Suzy and Hasban to talk about his condition, how he's thinking about end-of-life options, psychedelics, life lessons, and friends/family. He also answers some questions from the listeners.<br/><br/>The outro (the Desiderata) was recorded around 20 minutes before he ingested the medicine. If you want a copy of the outro only, please contact us through the website.<br/><br/>The thumbnail for this image was taken around the time Andrew passed. This was Andrew's final view of...

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