Episode 3: Advocating for Choice with Senator Susan Talmantes

California State Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman joins the podcast to discuss her role as a legislator advocating for the End of Life Option Act, passed into California law on June 9th, 2016.  Senator Eggman was instrumental in the passage of the bill and continues to advocate for Death with Dignity today.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:19: Intro music

0:19 - 1:09: Guest Introduction- Senator Susan Talamantes Eggman

1:09 - 10:00: Senator Eggman’s background / journey into politics

10:00 - 14:55: Senator Eggman’s background with the End of Life Act 

14:55 - 19:40: Opposition of the End of Life Act

19:40 - 21:22: Aversion to End of Life Act / aversion to death

21:22 - 24:20: How Senator Eggman’s identity has shaped her political career

24:20 - 25:00: Universal experience of death 

25:00 - 28:40: Difference of opinion / feelings to others with different opinions

28:40 - 30:53: How will the End of Life Act evolve (will more states adopt it?)

30:53 - 32:45: Senator Eggman’s thoughts on the medication / barriers for the individual

32:45 - 35:05: Senator Eggman’s most proud accomplishments

35:05 - 38:50: Proposed amendment for End of Life Act

38:50 - 41:05: Senator Eggman’s future plans

41:05 - 45:49: Conclusion / last thoughts

45:49 - 46:11: Close out music