Dying is an inevitable part of the human experience, yet we’re often unsure of what to say about death — or even how to witness it. Ivy, a palliative care physician, invites us to normalize and demystify death. She shows how connecting with those at the end of life isn't about grand gestures or even about death, but about teaching us how to live. This talk empowers us to foster healing relationships, accept loss, and ultimately embrace our relationship with death as an integral part of living. Dr. Ivy Akid is a physician at Johns Hopkins, where she focuses on palliative medicine, caring for elderly patients and those with advanced illnesses. Her unique insight into healthcare stems from her firsthand experience as a patient with a benign brain tumor and as a caregiver for her mother. This multifaceted perspective deeply enriches her practice and her role as an instructor for doctors specializing in palliative medicine. A native of New York City, Dr. Ivy's passion extends beyond medicine into the arts; she is a published poet and contributes to a creative film group in Baltimore, embodying a love for life and creativity. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx