How often do you think about your future self? For Kirsty Parsons, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth and told she likely wouldn’t live past her twenties, imagining a long future wasn’t even an option. But a groundbreaking new medication has changed everything. And suddenly, Kirsty is facing a future she never planned for.Psychologist Hal Hershfield is a researcher who studies how we make long-term decisions — and why we often fail to connect today’s choices with tomorrow’s consequences. Together, Kirsty and Hal offer two sides of the same question: What happens when you finally meet your future self?Join us on Instagram @beforewegopodcast for more stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and reflections on living and dying.Thank you to our Sponsors:Quince: Visit www.quince.com/beforewego for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/beforewego.This podcast is brought to you by Podcast Nation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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