Insomniac City with Bill Hayes

Bill Hayes left his life in San Francisco for New York City, hoping to heal from the loss of his partner and find comfort in the sharp rhythms and landscape of the New York skyline. Unexpectedly, he fell in love with Oliver Sacks, famous for his many books and stunning career as a neurologist. Sacks fell in love with Bill at 75 years old, having never fallen in love before. In the few years they experienced together they found something precious and beautiful. And Bill was there to see Oliver through the end of this human adventure as well. What emerges in Bill Hayes' book, Insomniac City is both a meditation on grief and a celebration of life. Join us to talk about their experiences together and the impact their relationship has had on Bill!

On Good Grief we explore the losses that define our lives. Each week, we talk with people who have transformed themselves through the profound act of grieving. Saying yes to the many experiences that embody loss can teach you where your strengths are, and ignite your courage. It can heighten your awareness of what is important to you and help you let go of what is not. 

 We are inspired by people who have made something miraculous out of their deepest heartaches! We listen as they share how they have walked through their own exquisite pain and what they have gained as a result. We come away ready to follow our own dreams to a deeper, more meaningful time on this beautiful earth! Listen to Good Grief, broadcast live every Wednesday at 2 PM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel.

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