DEAD Talks

What does it mean to choose joy after unimaginable tragedy? Whitney Lyn lost her husband after a rare and severe reaction to a bee sting caused an anoxic brain injury that ultimately took his life. In this episode of DEAD Talks, she shares her powerful journey of grief, widowhood, and motherhood while navigating the battles of hope and heartbreak during her husband’s fight for survival. Whitney op...

Can humor really help us grieve? Jessimae Peluso, stand-up comic and Alzheimer’s advocate, brings laughter and honesty to the heartbreaking journey of losing her father to Alzheimer’s disease. In this episode of DEAD Talks, Jessimae opens up about: The burden and beauty of being a caregiver How Alzheimer’s changed her perspective on life, death, and family Using comedy as a survival tool in the fa...

Can humor really help us grieve? Jessimae Peluso, stand-up comic and Alzheimer’s advocate, brings laughter and honesty to the heartbreaking journey of losing her father to Alzheimer’s disease. In this episode of DEAD Talks, Jessimae opens up about: The burden and beauty of being a caregiver How Alzheimer’s changed her perspective on life, death, and family Using comedy as a survival tool in the fa...

She died — and came back. Amber Cavanagh suffered a massive stroke, closed her eyes, and opened them on the other side. What she experienced changed everything. In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, Amber shares her near-death experience (NDE): What it felt like when her soul left her body The peace and clarity she found on “the other side” Why she chose to return to life — and the lessons she b...

She died — and came back. Amber Cavanagh suffered a massive stroke, closed her eyes, and opened them on the other side. What she experienced changed everything. In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, Amber shares her near-death experience (NDE): What it felt like when her soul left her body The peace and clarity she found on “the other side” Why she chose to return to life — and the lessons she b...

Debbie Sath, actress and model, brings a powerful story of loss, grief, and spiritual encounters. After her family migrated from Cambodia to Australia following the Cambodian genocide, Debbie faced the heartbreaking loss of her grandfather—a moment that sparked a life-changing dream and a renewed faith in God. In this episode, Debbie opens up about: Her paranormal experiences after her grandfather...

Debbie Sath, actress and model, brings a powerful story of loss, grief, and spiritual encounters. After her family migrated from Cambodia to Australia following the Cambodian genocide, Debbie faced the heartbreaking loss of her grandfather—a moment that sparked a life-changing dream and a renewed faith in God. In this episode, Debbie opens up about: Her paranormal experiences after her grandfather...

Kathy McDaniel’s extraordinary near-death experience began when she was placed on a ventilator in 1999 after a sudden, life-threatening flu caused total lung failure. For three weeks, she fought for survival in a drug-induced coma, where she found herself in an inexplicably terrifying realm she describes as hell. What happened next was even more profound — Kathy was guided from darkness into an ov...

Kathy McDaniel’s extraordinary near-death experience began when she was placed on a ventilator in 1999 after a sudden, life-threatening flu caused total lung failure. For three weeks, she fought for survival in a drug-induced coma, where she found herself in an inexplicably terrifying realm she describes as hell. What happened next was even more profound — Kathy was guided from darkness into an ov...

When Gary Gold lost his mother as a teenager, grief quickly turned into years of struggling with drug addiction and self-destruction. In this powerful conversation, Gary shares his raw journey of overcoming devastating loss, battling addiction, and eventually rebuilding his life with resilience, humor, and perspective. Known internationally as the real estate agent who sold the Playboy Mansion in...

When Gary Gold lost his mother as a teenager, grief quickly turned into years of struggling with drug addiction and self-destruction. In this powerful conversation, Gary shares his raw journey of overcoming devastating loss, battling addiction, and eventually rebuilding his life with resilience, humor, and perspective. Known internationally as the real estate agent who sold the Playboy Mansion in...

When celebrity makeup artist Christina Flach lost her husband, professional tennis player Ken Flach, to sepsis in 2018, her world was shattered. In this heartfelt episode, Christina shares how she found purpose through unimaginable grief, choosing to live in a way her late husband would have wanted her to. Her story is one of resilience, love, and using personal tragedy to create meaningful change...

When celebrity makeup artist Christina Flach lost her husband, professional tennis player Ken Flach, to sepsis in 2018, her world was shattered. In this heartfelt episode, Christina shares how she found purpose through unimaginable grief, choosing to live in a way her late husband would have wanted her to. Her story is one of resilience, love, and using personal tragedy to create meaningful change...

Hospice Nurse Julie returns to DEAD Talks to share deeply personal stories of loss and growth from her own life. She reflects on the death of her best friend as a teenager and how that painful experience shaped her journey with grief. With honesty and vulnerability, Julie opens up about coping with profound loss, finding meaning in tragedy, and how grief can lead to unexpected personal growth. Kno...

Hospice Nurse Julie returns to DEAD Talks to share deeply personal stories of loss and growth from her own life. She reflects on the death of her best friend as a teenager and how that painful experience shaped her journey with grief. With honesty and vulnerability, Julie opens up about coping with profound loss, finding meaning in tragedy, and how grief can lead to unexpected personal growth. Kno...

Best-selling author and creative voice Humble The Poet joins DEAD Talks to share simple but powerful truths about going easier on yourself in the face of life’s challenges. A former school teacher turned writer and speaker, Humble has authored multiple books including his newest release How To Be Loved, which serves as a foundation for this inspiring conversation. We explore practical strategies f...

Best-selling author and creative voice Humble The Poet joins DEAD Talks to share simple but powerful truths about going easier on yourself in the face of life’s challenges. A former school teacher turned writer and speaker, Humble has authored multiple books including his newest release How To Be Loved, which serves as a foundation for this inspiring conversation. We explore practical strategies f...

Attorney and activist Elica Le Bon joins DEAD Talks for a powerful and unflinching conversation about death, grief, and human rights in Iran. This episode explores how the tragic death of Mahsa Amini sparked a worldwide movement, while also examining the cultural desensitization toward death in Iranian society. Elica, who has spent over a decade as a defense attorney and advocate, shares her own f...

Attorney and activist Elica Le Bon joins DEAD Talks for a powerful and unflinching conversation about death, grief, and human rights in Iran. This episode explores how the tragic death of Mahsa Amini sparked a worldwide movement, while also examining the cultural desensitization toward death in Iranian society. Elica, who has spent over a decade as a defense attorney and advocate, shares her own f...

Comedian, former UFC fighter, and popular podcast host Brendan Schaub opens up in a rare and deeply personal conversation about life, death, and grief. Known for his humor and sharp takes, Brendan shares moving stories that shaped who he is today—including a vivid account of helping save children from a devastating car crash with an 18-wheeler, the painful loss of his grandmother, and the pivotal...

Comedian, former UFC fighter, and popular podcast host Brendan Schaub opens up in a rare and deeply personal conversation about life, death, and grief. Known for his humor and sharp takes, Brendan shares moving stories that shaped who he is today—including a vivid account of helping save children from a devastating car crash with an 18-wheeler, the painful loss of his grandmother, and the pivotal...

'Give A Mile' is a nonprofit that gives the gift of a final goodbye by providing flights for loved ones to be together during times of palliative or critical illness. Founder, Kevin Crowe, experienced the power of a final goodbye during the passing of his good friend, Ryan Westerman. In Ryan’s final days, both he and his close family and friends were at peace knowing nothing had been left unsaid a...

'Give A Mile' is a nonprofit that gives the gift of a final goodbye by providing flights for loved ones to be together during times of palliative or critical illness. Founder, Kevin Crowe, experienced the power of a final goodbye during the passing of his good friend, Ryan Westerman. In Ryan’s final days, both he and his close family and friends were at peace knowing nothing had been left unsaid a...

What does grief feel like when it’s fresh? Nicole Adamo had just lost her grandfather — a man who was like a father to her — when she sat down for this conversation. Still in the early days of mourning, Nicole shares the raw emotions of losing one of the most important people in her life and how she is navigating the shock, pain, and waves of grief that follow. Nicole’s honesty gives listeners a p...

What does grief feel like when it’s fresh? Nicole Adamo had just lost her grandfather — a man who was like a father to her — when she sat down for this conversation. Still in the early days of mourning, Nicole shares the raw emotions of losing one of the most important people in her life and how she is navigating the shock, pain, and waves of grief that follow. Nicole’s honesty gives listeners a p...