Living and Dying Off-Grid in Central Mexico: Brian Fey, MIC: Ep3

Brian Fey moved from the US to Mexico in 2004 to live more intentionally and be closer to nature. Brian lives off-grid and is the steward of a forest outside of Pátzcuaro.

We spoke about the draw of Mexico’s laid back culture, what it might be like to die in a rural area of Mexico, and what to plan for when it comes to aging, dying, and what might happen to your land when you’re gone.

In This Episode:

• Living intentionally in Mexico, closer to nature

• The welcoming Mexican culture

• Mexican humor, even when it comes to death

• How Día de Muertos might support both the dying person and those who grieve them.

• The importance of legacy and end-of-life planning, including wills

• Legal considerations around green burial in Mexico

• What aging in place might look like in rural areas

• The critical nature of community and support systems

• The illegality of assisted dying in Mexico

• Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED) as a legal end-of-life option

• The theme of control around end-of-life decision-making

• Personal experiences with death, and the death of a beloved dog

• The importance of planning, community, and connecting with the land

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