Medical Aid in Dying: My Best Friend's Journey | Bradley Berman

What does it mean to die with dignity in the digital age? In this powerful premiere episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Nikki Weiss sits down with filmmaker Bradley Berman to discuss his deeply personal documentary, Jack Has a Plan. This moving film chronicles the final chapter of Jack’s life—a man diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor who chooses to take control of his death while leaving behind a powerful digital legacy. Bradley shares intimate behind-the-scenes insights into Jack’s 25-year journey, from his initial diagnosis in the 1990s to his courageous decision to use medical aid in dying. Together, Nikki and Bradley explore key themes including end-of-life planning, digital storytelling, anticipatory grief, and how technology empowers us to preserve our legacies. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in estate planning, caregiving, conscious dying, or simply how to live life with meaning and purpose. Learn how Jack’s humor, honesty, and bravery inspired a documentary now airing nationally on PBS and streaming on Amazon Prime. 👉 Subscribe now to explore death, dying, and digital legacy with us. 🕊️ Visit jackdocumentary.com for screening info.

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What does it mean to die with dignity in the digital age? In this powerful premiere episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Nikki Weiss sits down with filmmaker Bradley Berman to discuss his deeply personal documentary, Jack Has a Plan. This moving film chronicles the final chapter of Jack’s life—a man diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor who chooses to take control of his death while leaving behind a powerful digital legacy.

Bradley shares intimate behind-the-scenes insights into Jack’s 25-year journey, from his initial diagnosis in the 1990s to his courageous decision to use medical aid in dying. Together, Nikki and Bradley explore key themes including end-of-life planning, digital storytelling, anticipatory grief, and how technology empowers us to preserve our legacies.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in estate planning, caregiving, conscious dying, or simply how to live life with meaning and purpose. Learn how Jack’s humor, honesty, and bravery inspired a documentary now airing nationally on PBS and streaming on Amazon Prime.

👉 Subscribe now to explore death, dying, and digital legacy with us.
🕊️ Visit jackdocumentary.com for screening info.


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