DEAD Talks

What happens after we die? Dr. Eben Alexander — neurosurgeon and author of the bestselling book Proof of Heaven — shares his extraordinary near-death experience after a rare illness left him in a 7-day coma. During that time, he experienced vivid memories of another realm, more real than anything on Earth, challenging everything he once believed as a man of science. In this episode of DEAD Talks,...

What happens after we die? Dr. Eben Alexander — neurosurgeon and author of the bestselling book Proof of Heaven — shares his extraordinary near-death experience after a rare illness left him in a 7-day coma. During that time, he experienced vivid memories of another realm, more real than anything on Earth, challenging everything he once believed as a man of science. In this episode of DEAD Talks,...

What happens when two friends lose their mothers only months apart? Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn, creators of the Good Mourning Podcast, turned their heartbreak into one of the most powerful grief platforms today. Im lost her mom to suicide, while Sally’s mother died from a seizure in her sleep — two devastating losses that sparked their mission to normalize grief conversations with honesty and h...

What happens when two friends lose their mothers only months apart? Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn, creators of the Good Mourning Podcast, turned their heartbreak into one of the most powerful grief platforms today. Im lost her mom to suicide, while Sally’s mother died from a seizure in her sleep — two devastating losses that sparked their mission to normalize grief conversations with honesty and h...

What’s the difference between social death and biological death? Conscious Lee — educator, thought leader, and creator with over 2 million followers — joins DEAD Talks to unpack how death shapes identity, value, and legacy. In this episode, Conscious Lee and David Ferrugio dive into what it means to live without value vs. biological mortality, how grief intersects with race and culture, and why co...

What’s the difference between social death and biological death? Conscious Lee — educator, thought leader, and creator with over 2 million followers — joins DEAD Talks to unpack how death shapes identity, value, and legacy. In this episode, Conscious Lee and David Ferrugio dive into what it means to live without value vs. biological mortality, how grief intersects with race and culture, and why co...

How do we heal from trauma, grief, and the obstacles life throws at us? Cameron Rosin — RN, plant-medicine educator, and host of This Might Be Helpful Podcast — joins DEAD Talks to share tools for living with intention, building healthier relationships with ourselves, and unlearning destructive patterns. In this conversation with David Ferrugio, Cameron explores the importance of “inner work” — fr...

How do we heal from trauma, grief, and the obstacles life throws at us? Cameron Rosin — RN, plant-medicine educator, and host of This Might Be Helpful Podcast — joins DEAD Talks to share tools for living with intention, building healthier relationships with ourselves, and unlearning destructive patterns. In this conversation with David Ferrugio, Cameron explores the importance of “inner work” — fr...

On September 11th, Neil deGrasse Tyson was just four blocks away from the World Trade Center. The world-renowned astrophysicist, author, and science communicator joins DEAD Talks to share how that day changed his life forever and how it shaped his views on mortality. In this conversation with David Ferrugio, Tyson explores how death has been both a motivator and a lens through which he views the u...

On September 11th, Neil deGrasse Tyson was just four blocks away from the World Trade Center. The world-renowned astrophysicist, author, and science communicator joins DEAD Talks to share how that day changed his life forever and how it shaped his views on mortality. In this conversation with David Ferrugio, Tyson explores how death has been both a motivator and a lens through which he views the u...

On July 25, 2021, Mason Sawyer’s life was shattered when a fatal car accident claimed the lives of five members of his family: his wife Kortni, son Riggins, daughter Franki, brother Race, and nephew Rider. His only surviving child, Blue, became Mason’s reason to keep going. In this deeply emotional episode of DEAD Talks, Mason joins David Ferrugio to share his story of unimaginable loss, survival,...

On July 25, 2021, Mason Sawyer’s life was shattered when a fatal car accident claimed the lives of five members of his family: his wife Kortni, son Riggins, daughter Franki, brother Race, and nephew Rider. His only surviving child, Blue, became Mason’s reason to keep going. In this deeply emotional episode of DEAD Talks, Mason joins David Ferrugio to share his story of unimaginable loss, survival,...

What happens when you lose your father before you’ve fully figured out who you are? At 19, Max Berlin watched his father die of cancer — an experience that left him grieving while also struggling to define himself as a young man. For the 100th episode of DEAD Talks, Max joins longtime friend David Ferrugio for an intimate conversation about loss, identity, and the complicated emotions that come wi...

What happens when you lose your father before you’ve fully figured out who you are? At 19, Max Berlin watched his father die of cancer — an experience that left him grieving while also struggling to define himself as a young man. For the 100th episode of DEAD Talks, Max joins longtime friend David Ferrugio for an intimate conversation about loss, identity, and the complicated emotions that come wi...

What does grief look like when you lose a parent as a child? At just 10 years old, Alysen James lost her father — a trauma that left gaps in memory and shaped her perspective on life and loss. In this episode of DEAD Talks, Alysen reflects on what it means to grieve while growing up, how forgotten details of her father’s death resurface over time, and the ways grief continues to evolve into adulth...

What does grief look like when you lose a parent as a child? At just 10 years old, Alysen James lost her father — a trauma that left gaps in memory and shaped her perspective on life and loss. In this episode of DEAD Talks, Alysen reflects on what it means to grieve while growing up, how forgotten details of her father’s death resurface over time, and the ways grief continues to evolve into adulth...

Grief doesn’t only come from losing people — it comes from losing pets too. Actress and TV host Caitlin O’Connor joins DEAD Talks to open up about both human loss and pet loss, sharing her experiences after the deaths of her grandparents and her beloved dog. In this emotional episode, Caitlin reflects on the similarities and differences between grieving people and grieving pets, why both losses cu...

Grief doesn’t only come from losing people — it comes from losing pets too. Actress and TV host Caitlin O’Connor joins DEAD Talks to open up about both human loss and pet loss, sharing her experiences after the deaths of her grandparents and her beloved dog. In this emotional episode, Caitlin reflects on the similarities and differences between grieving people and grieving pets, why both losses cu...

What happens when you survive the worst day of your life? Hip hop artist Rowlan lost his best friend suddenly in 2022 — and he was the one who found him. Burdened with the calls to family and the weight of grief, Rowlan opens up about the trauma of that moment, the waves of loss that followed, and the process of surviving grief when everything changes in an instant. Through music, Rowlan found a w...

What happens when you survive the worst day of your life? Hip hop artist Rowlan lost his best friend suddenly in 2022 — and he was the one who found him. Burdened with the calls to family and the weight of grief, Rowlan opens up about the trauma of that moment, the waves of loss that followed, and the process of surviving grief when everything changes in an instant. Through music, Rowlan found a w...

What happens when you lose the person who gave your life meaning? For Christal Luster, everything changed after her sister died tragically. In this episode of DEAD Talks, Christal shares her raw journey through the stages of grief, the emotions she battled, and how she found ways to cope while losing not only her sister but other loved ones as well. Her honesty blends with practical insights on he...

What happens when you lose the person who gave your life meaning? For Christal Luster, everything changed after her sister died tragically. In this episode of DEAD Talks, Christal shares her raw journey through the stages of grief, the emotions she battled, and how she found ways to cope while losing not only her sister but other loved ones as well. Her honesty blends with practical insights on he...

What happens to the human mind and spirit after years of combat and loss? Eddie Gallagher, former Navy SEAL, Marine Scout Sniper, and Navy Corpsman, served nearly two decades on the frontlines. With eight overseas deployments, two Bronze Stars, and a Navy Achievement Medal for Valor, Eddie’s story is one of resilience, trauma, and the haunting realities of war. In this episode of DEAD Talks, Eddie...

What happens to the human mind and spirit after years of combat and loss? Eddie Gallagher, former Navy SEAL, Marine Scout Sniper, and Navy Corpsman, served nearly two decades on the frontlines. With eight overseas deployments, two Bronze Stars, and a Navy Achievement Medal for Valor, Eddie’s story is one of resilience, trauma, and the haunting realities of war. In this episode of DEAD Talks, Eddie...

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...