DEAD Talks

Hip hop artist Lil Xan (Diego) gets raw and honest in this episode of DEAD Talks, opening up about grief, addiction, and the death of his close friend Citgo to suicide. He reflects on how loss shaped his struggles with drugs, his path to sobriety, and the lessons he’s learned watching fellow artists like Lil Peep, XXXTentacion, and Juice WRLD die too soon. Lil Xan is joined by Durag Dev, designer...

Hip hop artist Lil Xan (Diego) gets raw and honest in this episode of DEAD Talks, opening up about grief, addiction, and the death of his close friend Citgo to suicide. He reflects on how loss shaped his struggles with drugs, his path to sobriety, and the lessons he’s learned watching fellow artists like Lil Peep, XXXTentacion, and Juice WRLD die too soon. Lil Xan is joined by Durag Dev, designer...

Bobby Boyd faced the unimaginable — losing both of his parents less than two months apart to cancer. In this raw and deeply personal episode, Bobby opens up about spending their final moments together, how he processed the grief during and after, and what life looks like when your foundation is gone. Beyond his loss, Bobby is known as a luxury realtor in Los Angeles, a former model, and a vibrant...

Bobby Boyd faced the unimaginable — losing both of his parents less than two months apart to cancer. In this raw and deeply personal episode, Bobby opens up about spending their final moments together, how he processed the grief during and after, and what life looks like when your foundation is gone. Beyond his loss, Bobby is known as a luxury realtor in Los Angeles, a former model, and a vibrant...

Julia Fisher has endured more loss in a short span of time than most face in a lifetime. From the devastating death of her father to suicide, to several other family deaths within just a few years, Julia has had to navigate grief after grief while still trying to move forward with life. An actor by trade, Julia brings both depth and wit to this difficult subject. In this conversation, she reflects...

Julia Fisher has endured more loss in a short span of time than most face in a lifetime. From the devastating death of her father to suicide, to several other family deaths within just a few years, Julia has had to navigate grief after grief while still trying to move forward with life. An actor by trade, Julia brings both depth and wit to this difficult subject. In this conversation, she reflects...

Sports psychologist Paige E. Roberts, LICSW PhD, is on a mission to find better ways to treat mental illness, prevent suicide, and help athletes heal both mentally and physically. A sports and fitness enthusiast herself, Paige developed Performance Neuro Training — a unique blend of sports psychology, Brainspotting, and hot & cold photobiomodulation laser-light therapy. In this episode of DEAD Tal...

Sports psychologist Paige E. Roberts, LICSW PhD, is on a mission to find better ways to treat mental illness, prevent suicide, and help athletes heal both mentally and physically. A sports and fitness enthusiast herself, Paige developed Performance Neuro Training — a unique blend of sports psychology, Brainspotting, and hot & cold photobiomodulation laser-light therapy. In this episode of DEAD Tal...

In this moving episode of DEAD Talks, Jorge Perez returns to share the story of losing his mother, Yolanda, to cancer. Having previously spoken about his father’s passing, Jorge now reflects on what it was like to witness his mother’s final days — and the unexpected peace that came with them. Jorge brings both humor and deep perspective as he explores the meaning he found in her passing, the lesso...

In this moving episode of DEAD Talks, Jorge Perez returns to share the story of losing his mother, Yolanda, to cancer. Having previously spoken about his father’s passing, Jorge now reflects on what it was like to witness his mother’s final days — and the unexpected peace that came with them. Jorge brings both humor and deep perspective as he explores the meaning he found in her passing, the lesso...

This is Part 2 and the finale of Penny Wittbrodt’s Near-Death Experience (NDE), where she describes meeting God and what she was shown about forgiveness, future events, and the power of our thoughts. In this compelling story, Penny explains how she finally emerged from the void and the life-changing wisdom she brought back with her. As a registered nurse, she has since shared her NDE widely — cont...

This is Part 2 and the finale of Penny Wittbrodt’s Near-Death Experience (NDE), where she describes meeting God and what she was shown about forgiveness, future events, and the power of our thoughts. In this compelling story, Penny explains how she finally emerged from the void and the life-changing wisdom she brought back with her. As a registered nurse, she has since shared her NDE widely — cont...

This is Part 1 of Penny Wittbrodt’s Near-Death Experience (NDE), where she shares the beginning of her extraordinary journey. Penny describes meeting God, escaping the void, and the profound lessons she was shown — including forgiveness, the power of thoughts, and glimpses of future events. As a registered nurse, Penny has since become a powerful voice in the NDE community, contributing to Dr. Pen...

This is Part 1 of Penny Wittbrodt’s Near-Death Experience (NDE), where she shares the beginning of her extraordinary journey. Penny describes meeting God, escaping the void, and the profound lessons she was shown — including forgiveness, the power of thoughts, and glimpses of future events. As a registered nurse, Penny has since become a powerful voice in the NDE community, contributing to Dr. Pen...

Megan Pormer — TV host on Fox and doctor of biomedical engineering — opens up about her personal journey of loss, growth, and reinvention. After losing her father, Megan realized she was suffering from what she calls “Princess Syndrome” and began the process of stepping into her own power. She shares the story of her family’s financial struggles, including not being able to afford her father’s fun...

Megan Pormer — TV host on Fox and doctor of biomedical engineering — opens up about her personal journey of loss, growth, and reinvention. After losing her father, Megan realized she was suffering from what she calls “Princess Syndrome” and began the process of stepping into her own power. She shares the story of her family’s financial struggles, including not being able to afford her father’s fun...

Mark Lemon shares the heartbreaking story of losing his father, who was murdered when Mark was just 12 years old. Now a writer, grief speaker, and podcaster, Mark openly discusses his healing journey and how grief has shaped his life. This episode carries a special weight, as both Mark and I (David, the host) lost our fathers at the same age. We explore the parallels of growing up fatherless, bein...

Mark Lemon shares the heartbreaking story of losing his father, who was murdered when Mark was just 12 years old. Now a writer, grief speaker, and podcaster, Mark openly discusses his healing journey and how grief has shaped his life. This episode carries a special weight, as both Mark and I (David, the host) lost our fathers at the same age. We explore the parallels of growing up fatherless, bein...

Michael Galante — actor from Good Trouble, Tyler Perry’s The Have and the Have Nots, Will & Grace, and more — shares his personal story of loss and resilience. Michael opens up about the death of his grandmother, who was like a best friend to him, and how that loss continues to shape his life. Despite carrying the pain of grief, Michael radiates energy and positivity. He reflects on the paradox of...

Michael Galante — actor from Good Trouble, Tyler Perry’s The Have and the Have Nots, Will & Grace, and more — shares his personal story of loss and resilience. Michael opens up about the death of his grandmother, who was like a best friend to him, and how that loss continues to shape his life. Despite carrying the pain of grief, Michael radiates energy and positivity. He reflects on the paradox of...

A heartbreaking but inspiring breast cancer story of love, loss, and resilience. Photographer Angelo Merendino shares how just five months after getting married, his wife Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36. From chemotherapy to radiation to reconstructive surgery, they faced every step together — and documented it all in a powerful series of photographs that went viral worl...

A heartbreaking but inspiring breast cancer story of love, loss, and resilience. Photographer Angelo Merendino shares how just five months after getting married, his wife Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 36. From chemotherapy to radiation to reconstructive surgery, they faced every step together — and documented it all in a powerful series of photographs that went viral worl...

Grief doesn’t just come from death — it can come from abandonment. In this episode of DEAD Talks, we explore the pain of family abandonment, the heartbreak of losing a father, and how grief from both shaped the life of Van Thu Nguyen. She shares her powerful story of being abandoned by her family while learning her father was dying, and how she faced the complex emotions of mourning both loss and...

Grief doesn’t just come from death — it can come from abandonment. In this episode of DEAD Talks, we explore the pain of family abandonment, the heartbreak of losing a father, and how grief from both shaped the life of Van Thu Nguyen. She shares her powerful story of being abandoned by her family while learning her father was dying, and how she faced the complex emotions of mourning both loss and...

The loss of a child is one of the deepest griefs anyone can face. In this episode of DEAD Talks, Phil Cohen shares his heartbreaking story of losing his only son, Perry, at just 14 years old in one of the largest U.S. Coast Guard search efforts in history. He opens up about how grief shattered his world — and how a powerful message from his son shifted his perspective and began a journey of healin...