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Make It Make Sense: Euthanasia
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Why is it considered compassion to ease a pet’s suffering, but criminal to ease a human’s? In this raw and unfiltered mini-sode of Let’s Get Naked, Anne and Cameron strip away the cultural denial around death and ask the question we’re all avoiding: What does it actually mean to die with dignity?
We talk about the illusion of “love” that keeps people hooked up to machines long after their spirit is gone… the families destroyed caring for bodies that no longer remember their own names… and the silent epidemic of people dying alone, violently, because our system refuses to give them a compassionate alternative.
This isn’t about being morbid. It’s about agency. Autonomy. Compassion.
And the courage to face death the same way we face life: honestly.
If you’ve ever watched someone suffer… if you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way”… this conversation is your reminder:
We don’t have to keep doing it this way.
We can choose dignity.
We can choose peace.
We can choose to grow up as a society.
Listen, reflect, and share — this is a conversation we cannot keep avoiding.
This podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity.
So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal.
Need Help Now?
Here are a few amazing resources:
· 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988
· NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help
· Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com
· Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).
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