Stephanie Wittels Wachs

Stephanie Wittels Wachs is an American author, educator, and podcast host best known for her memoir "Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love, and Loss." Written in the aftermath of her brother Harris Wittels' death from a heroin overdose, the book is a raw and darkly humorous exploration of grief, addiction, and family. Wachs is also the founder and CEO of Lastly, a platform dedicated to end-of-life planning, and co-hosts the podcast "Last Day," which examines the opioid crisis. Her work blends vulnerability with wit, sparking vital conversations about loss and mental health.