You Will Die. Now What? A Conversation with Jodi Wellman

What if thinking about death could be the secret to living your best life? In this unexpectedly uplifting episode of AGE BETTER, I’m joined by Jodi Wellman, author of "You Only Die Once" and founder of Four Thousand Mondays, who brings her signature wit and wisdom to the most taboo topic of all – death. 

A former corporate executive turned "death enthusiast," Jodi has garnered over a million views on her TED Talk "How Death Can Bring You Back to Life." She shares how calculating your remaining Mondays (spoiler: it's probably around 4,000) might just be the wake-up call you need to start living more intentionally. 

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 

- Why temporal scarcity might be the motivation kick you've been looking for 

- How to transform death anxiety into a catalyst for positive change 

- The truth about bucket lists (and why skydiving in Bora Bora might not be the answer) 

- Practical strategies for turning mortality awareness into daily inspiration 

- Why it's never too late to pursue your passions and live fully 

 KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

- How to use "life reviews" to identify patterns and inspire change 

- Simple techniques to overcome fear and step outside your comfort zone 

- Ways to make small daily choices that lead to significant life changes 

- Strategies for living with intention and reducing future regrets 

- Methods for finding meaning and connection at any age 

 LEARN MORE ABOUT JODI WELLMAN: 

Jodi Wellman is the founder of Four Thousand Mondays and author of "You Only Die Once." Her TED Talk on using death awareness to enhance life has inspired millions. Through her work, she helps people transform their relationship with mortality into a powerful tool for living more meaningfully. 

🔗CONNECT WITH JODI: 

- Website: fourthousandmondays.com 

- Book: "You Only Die Once" 

- TED Talk: "How Death Can Bring You Back to Life" 

- Instagram: @fourthousandmondays 

- LinkedIn: Four Thousand Mondays 

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