Most people spend their lives avoiding thoughts of death—but what if facing mortality directly could make life richer, calmer, and more meaningful? In this video, Britt Hartley explores the psychology of death anxiety through Terror Management Theory, religious belief, Buddhist practice, Stoic philosophy, and personal experience. By comparing the final teachings traditionally attributed to Jesus and Buddha, she reveals two radically different approaches to mortality: creating meaning through a larger story or learning to accept impermanence as a fundamental part of life. You'll learn why death influences human behavior more than we realize, how faith and doubt can shape end-of-life experiences, and what philosophies like Buddhism, Stoicism, Epicureanism, and secular humanism can teach us about living well. Whether you're deconstructing religion, struggling with existential questions, or simply trying to make peace with mortality, this discussion offers practical insights for building a life with greater intention, presence, and acceptance. Resources: No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools No Belief Required: https://bit.ly/NNSBook What Is The Void: https://bit.ly/TheVoidyt Religious Deconstruction: https://bit.ly/RELDecon All My Available Courses: https://bit.ly/NNSCourses Video Chapters: #DeathAnxiety #Buddhism #Stoicism #existentialism About Me: Britt Hartley is a certified atheist spiritual director with a Master’s in Theology focusing on the future of American religion. She wrote the bestselling book *No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required*. If you’re struggling with existential crises, nihilism, or feeling lost in meaninglessness. On this channel you'll find weekly videos where Britt provides practical, science-based tools to help you navigate the void. Instead of relying on old gods or New Age trends, she offers clear, actionable advice for finding your way through the deep, challenging questions of life.