Psychedelics & The Portal of Death; Rehearsing for The End

🎙️🎙️🎙️ Today, we are honored to welcome a guest whose life’s work has navigated the mysterious and often misunderstood terrain between life and death. Dr. Brad Stuart is not just a physician, but a pioneer—someone who has spent over four decades at the front lines of modern medicine, reshaping how we understand the end of life. As a General Internist, Hospice, and Palliative Care specialist, he has witnessed firsthand the profound gap between curing and healing, and through his groundbreaking work, he has begun to close that gap.

But Dr. Stuart’s journey didn’t stop at the bedside of his patients. He became the architect of Advanced Illness Management (AIM) at Sutter Health, leading the charge to bring compassionate care to those facing serious and terminal illness. His efforts garnered a $13 million grant from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and his visionary leadership earned him a place among the Top 20 HealthLeaders Difference-Makers in the U.S.

Yet, as monumental as those achievements are, Dr. Stuart’s greatest contribution may lie in the deep insights he shares in his book Facing Death: Spirituality, Science, and Surrender at the End of Life. In this work, he challenges the very foundations of how we perceive death—not as an enemy to be fought, but as a gateway to transformation. He explores the convergence of science and spirituality, shedding light on the limits of the material world and inviting us to consider a deeper, more transcendent reality. Through his patients, he has learned that dying is not the end, but an opportunity to discover who we really are.

Today, we have the privilege of exploring with Dr. Stuart not just his incredible career, but the profound lessons he’s learned about life, death, and everything in between. Prepare to be challenged, to think deeply, and perhaps to see death in a way you’ve never imagined. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Brad Stuart.

https://bradstuartmd.com/