Death and Dying: Why Showing Up Isn't Always Easy

The Good Love with Steph & Jonah · Oct 20, 2026 · 1h 10m

We know death is coming. We just don’t like getting close enough to see it. And sometimes, that means pulling away from the very people who need us. This episode reflects on the ideas of death and dying, with a powerful conversation about how we can show up for the dying.

After the death of a dear friend, Steph reflects on the visits people meant to make, the messages that arrived too late, and the loneliness that serious illness can bring. Her friend was deeply loved. He also sometimes wished he saw more of the people he loved—a painful contradiction that gives this conversation its urgency…