Before We Go
Podcast NationBefore We Go is a narrative podcast hosted and produced by Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider—physician, science journalist, Oscar-nominated documentary producer, host of TED Health, and founder of End Well, a nonprofit reshaping how we think about life’s final chapter.
Season 1 followed Shoshana’s deeply personal journey through her father’s terminal cancer diagnosis, a path that forced her to confront her... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||
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In 2014, Yvette Nicole Brown made a life-changing decision: she left her job starring in the TV show Community to care for her father who had Alzheimer’s disease. For the next 11 years, Yvette cared for her father in her home, joining the tens of mil... more
Patton Oswalt—a comedian, storyteller, and devoted dad—shares the story of losing his wife, Michelle, and becoming a single parent overnight. Grief, he learned, was anything but a straight line, and he feared what it would mean for his 7-year-old dau... more
Season 2 begins with Alua Arthur—world-renowned death doula and New York Times bestselling author of Briefly, Perfectly Human. In this conversation, Alua shares the story of a chance encounter that changed everything: a 14-hour bus ride in Cuba with ... more
Before We Go is back! This season, Oscar and Emmy nominee Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider is in conversation with people from all walks of life, exploring how we live alongside mortality. Actor Yvette Nicole Brown shares her story of caregiving, comedian Pa... more
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What a beautiful life changing podcast! My son is a nurse and I shared this with him. You have given us the opportunity to think about what we would like in our dying, things we might need to think about when a loved one is dying and so many beautiful things before we go! Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5rjgerhartz
United States7 months ago - Truly Life Changing, MUST Listen!
I am definitely a podcast junkie, out of hundreds of podcasts I’ve listen to… this by far has been life changing. It’s hard to put into word. Everyone should listen to before you go! Thank you Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider you are an amazing human!
Apple Podcasts5Greatful StrangerUnited States7 months ago - Great area of interest but the adverts
I enjoy the discussion around an important aspect of life but the numerous advertisements make me second guess the motives and authenticity of the speaker
Apple Podcasts2DJS SEDDON
Australia8 months ago - Topics everyone should think about
Almost just as universal as being born and dying, is being close to someone who dies and in the majority of those cases, you always think that you have more time than you do. Whether or not the details and nuances of the story hit close to home or are very different from your situation, just listening and thinking about themes and visitations of when it’s like when someone is close to the end of their life is a valuable exercise and can help you decide how to spend your time and energy in ways t... more
Apple Podcasts5Quantum MacUnited States9 months ago - Just finished
What a beautiful sad story! Thank you so much for sharing such a personal part of your life with us. I sobbed through the last episode. How fortunate for your Dad to have your loving family. I’m 72 and Jewish and was able to relate to a lot of it in that level. This podcast was a wonderful service to us mortals ❤️
Apple Podcasts5WendyWhimsUnited States9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #107 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #167 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #235 | Australia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Colombia/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #44 |  Philippines/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #55 |  New Zealand/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is Before We Go about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The content focuses on the deeply personal and emotional journey of a physician confronting her father's terminal cancer diagnosis while grappling with her own health risks related to a genetic mutation. It explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of mortality, often featuring conversations with family members, healthcare professionals, and experts in palliative care and genetics. The overarching narrative aims to reshape how society approaches the end of life, highlighting the importance of compassion, understanding, and open discussions about death and dying. Notably, the podcast intertwines personal anecdotes with educational insights, creating a unique blend of storytelling and advocacy around a subject that many find difficu... more
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Before We Go launched a year ago and published 13 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Before We Go include:
1. Julie Kaplow
2. Rabbi Steve Finley
3. Tori Hirschfield
4. Steve Einstein
5. Dr. Mindy Shapiro
6. Mary Claire Haver
7. Dina Goldberg
8. Julie McFadden
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