Health2049

Reforming How We Care

Bisi Williams / Dr. Tim Ihrig Season 2 Episode 14

An important part of living well is embracing all chapters of life. How do we normalize death in order to think of it as a natural part of human existence? Dr. Tim Ihrig, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ihrig MD & Associates, unlocks the wisdom of being present to celebrate a life well-lived with Health2049 podcast co-host Bisi Williams as he explores the opportunities in palliative and hospice care. He offers a sustainable foundation that empowers caregivers to engage with patients at a depth that allows for a deep appreciation of living.

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Find the complete Show Notes and Transcripts Here -> https://bit.ly/Dr-Tim-Ihrig

Timestamps:

  • Dr. Tim Ihrig shares his background. [03:20]
  • A journey outside of Western medicine. [04:21]
  • Understanding the human experience, [06:33]
  • How can we reform health care? [09:43]
  • Living is a physiologic process, not chronologic. [14:31]
  • Why do some live longer than others? [15:44]
  • Death isn’t failure. [18:03]
  • Four important questions. [20:13]
  • A gateway to higher truth. [30:28]
  • How can we live more deliberately? [34:35]