Peaceful Exit

Sarah Cavanaugh is a writer, an award-winning film producer, a philanthropist, and the founder of Peaceful Exit, a movement committed to nurturing honest dialogue about end-of-life choices. As host of the Peaceful Exit podcast, she has interviewed experts and creatives on the topic of death and dying, including Alua Arthur, Anne Lamott, and Patti Davis. Through the podcast, she shines a light on the scientific research, writing, and artwork of those able to translate pain and grief into words and art so that we might reduce fear, engender peace, and live life full out. As the cocreator of the Peaceful Exit online course, she works in intimate groups to help participants plan a more perfect ending.Sarah has led startups for over thirty years, working in support of art, environmental justice, leadership development, and world peace. She has also served on many boards and is currently the chair of the Russell Family Foundation, whose vision is a thriving, equitable, and sustainable Earth. When she's not championing her deep commitment to social change and activism, you can find her tapping into her adventurer spirit across the globe, from exploring the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard to swimming with whales in Oceania. A mom of three adult children, she lives in the Pacific Northwest with her partner of more than three decades.