In this episode of the Thinking Matters podcast, host Todd Funk engages with Amanda Achtman, founder of ‘Dying to Meet You’, an organization focused on humanizing conversations around death, suffering, and dignity. Amanda shares her unique upbringing, her personal encounters with death, and the motivations behind her advocacy against euthanasia in Canada. The conversation delves into the implications of euthanasia legislation, the cultural perspectives on suffering, and the importance of intergenerational solidarity. Amanda emphasizes the need for compassionate care and the power of personal connection in addressing the crisis of self-esteem and despair that often leads individuals to consider euthanasia. The episode concludes with a call to action for love, support, and resistance against a culture that may normalize death as an option.