How to Die in Mexico: The Podcast

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As geriatricians we have this saying, there is always something we can do. [...] Now that (your patients) are saying goodbye you can just be with them. Hold their hands and tell them it’s okay. Tell me how you feel, I’m here. Hug them, you know?
— Dr. Willebaldo Esquivel Reyes
  • So many valuable details in this podcast.

    — I.S.

  • Excellent! Thank you.

    — C.N.

  • Thank you, very helpful information.

    — V.L.

Learn From Past Episodes

  • colorful illustration for the cover of the How to Die in Mexico podcast, episode 11 on aging, end of life and mental health in Mexico

    Aging, End of Life and Mental Health in Mexico

    Dr. Jason Platt
    Bilingual Therapist
    Mexico City, MEX

  • The colorful cover illustration of episode 11 of the How to Die in Mexico podcast on assisted living in Mexico and what to expect

    Assisted Living in Mexico and What to Consider

    Samantha Elliott
    Senior Care Consultant
    Puerto Vallarta, JAL

  • The colorfully illustrated cover of the How to Die in Mexico podcast, episode 9, Paying for Healthcare as a Gringo in Mexico

    Paying for Healthcare as a Gringo in Mexico

    Michael & Fernanda Keller
    M&M Insurance Mexico
    Puerto Vallarta, JAL

  • A colorful illustrated cover for a podcast episode titled 'How to Die in Mexico: Cultivating Death Positivity in Mexico, Episode 9.' The design features a sun with extended rays and the native flora of Mexico.

    Cultivating Death Positivity in Mexico

    Elis Regina
    ANICCA
    La Paz, BCS

  • A colorful illustrated cover for a podcast episode titled 'How to Die in Mexico: Advance Directives and What Matters in Mexico, Episode 7'. The design features desert plants, flying birds, and insects.

    Advance Directives and What Matters In Mexico

    Deborah Bickel
    Be Well San Miguel
    San Miguel de Allende, GTO

  • Serving the Community with Comfort Care

    Luena Pearson
    Comfort Care
    Todos Santos, BCS

  • The Reality of Green Burial in Mexico

    Wilka Roig
    Fundación Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
    San Miguel de Allende, GTO

  • Mexican Funeral Homes and Your Consumer Rights

    Toni Lehman & Damián Medina
    Peninsula Funeral Care
    Los Cabos, BCS

  • Living and Dying Off-Grid in Central Mexico

    Brian Fey

    Pátzcuaro, MIC

  • Addressing Fear of Death in Ajijic

    Loretta Downs
    Chrysalis End-of-Life Inspirations
    Ajijic, JAL

  • Home Health Care in Rural Mexico

    Brittany Baker
    East Cape Home Health
    Los Barilles, BCS

“Dime cómo mueres y
te diré quien eres.”

Octavio Paz