Meet Cynthia Long

Today we’re excited to be connecting with Cynthia Long again. If you haven’t already, we suggest you check out our prior conversation with them here.

Cynthia, we are so thrilled to be connecting again and can’t wait to hear about all the amazing things you have been up to. Before we jump into all of that, some of our readers might have missed our prior interview, so can you take a moment to reintroduce yourself?
Since my last interview, I have received my PhD in communications. As a End of Life and Grief coach for the last 14 years, I have decided to focus on my book with my personal experiences and research about end of life dialogue and how it influences the grief process. The book title: The Power of Good-bye: How Final Conversations Shape the Journey of Grief. I am in the process of building my website in order to start bringing my message to churches.

Thank you,
Cynthia

Alright, so our main goal today is to give our audience an update on what you have been up to since our last conversation. We’d love to hear how things are going and what you are most looking forward to or excited about these days.
I am retired from 44 years of working in surgery as a nurse. Now I am focused on writing my book.

Alright, so let’s do something a bit more fast-paced and lighthearted. We call this our lightning round and we’ll ask you a few quick questions.

Favorite Movie: The Bucket List

Favorite Book: The Bible

Favorite TV Show: The Three Stooges

Favorite Band or Artist: Nettle

Sweet or Savory: Savory. Potato Chips

Mountains or Beach: Mountains

Favorite Sport (to watch): The Tour de France

Favorite Sport (to play): I am an avid long distance cyclist (44 years)

Did you play sports growing up (if so which ones): Ran track, swam Masters and now avid road cyclist

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up: Actor

French Fries or Onion Rings: French Fries

Chuck Rhodes or Bobby Axelrod: neither

Favorite Cartoon growing up: Road Runner

Favorite Childhood movie: The Grinch

Favorite Breakfast Food: Eggs and Bacon

What do you want people to remember about you and your brand? What are some of things that you feel are most important, unique, special, etc?
My legacy that I would leave when I die, would be how very vital it is to live life to the fullest, have NO grudges, and take the time to have an end of life conversation with those closest to you. Die with dignity with your wishes being honored upon your death. To make this happen, have open conversations about what your wishes are when you are mentally intact and healthy.

Dr. Cynthia