DEAD Talks

How do you talk to children about death, grief, and loss? Bestselling author Patrice Karst has helped millions through her beloved book The Invisible String, a story that teaches kids (and adults) about the unseen connections that keep us bonded to loved ones—even after loss. In this heartfelt conversation, Patrice shares: The origin story of The Invisible String and how it grew from a bedtime tal...

How do you talk to children about death, grief, and loss? Bestselling author Patrice Karst has helped millions through her beloved book The Invisible String, a story that teaches kids (and adults) about the unseen connections that keep us bonded to loved ones—even after loss. In this heartfelt conversation, Patrice shares: The origin story of The Invisible String and how it grew from a bedtime tal...

What happens when the love of your life is diagnosed with cancer while you’re still in college? At just 21, Candace Cheatwood faced the unimaginable when her boyfriend was diagnosed with testicular cancer. For two years she stood by his side through the battle—until his final day. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Candace opens up about: The shock of facing illness and loss so you...

What happens when the love of your life is diagnosed with cancer while you’re still in college? At just 21, Candace Cheatwood faced the unimaginable when her boyfriend was diagnosed with testicular cancer. For two years she stood by his side through the battle—until his final day. In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Candace opens up about: The shock of facing illness and loss so you...

What does it mean to bridge the gap between life and death? In this conversation, we explore the world of mediums, psychics, and empaths—people who claim to connect with the other side and bring back powerful messages for the living. Eileen Daley, an empath and medium, shares her story of discovering her gifts and how she now helps others find meaning, calm, and connection after loss. Drawing from...

What does it mean to bridge the gap between life and death? In this conversation, we explore the world of mediums, psychics, and empaths—people who claim to connect with the other side and bring back powerful messages for the living. Eileen Daley, an empath and medium, shares her story of discovering her gifts and how she now helps others find meaning, calm, and connection after loss. Drawing from...

How does the death of a loved one reveal the patterns we inherit—and the cycles we can break? In this episode, we dive into the raw story of how the loss of a grandfather reshaped one man’s life, forcing him to confront grief, identity, and the weight of generational trauma. Through humor and honesty, Jake Malott shares: How his grandfather’s death opened a path of self-discovery What it’s like to...

How does the death of a loved one reveal the patterns we inherit—and the cycles we can break? In this episode, we dive into the raw story of how the loss of a grandfather reshaped one man’s life, forcing him to confront grief, identity, and the weight of generational trauma. Through humor and honesty, Jake Malott shares: How his grandfather’s death opened a path of self-discovery What it’s like to...

Can grief guide us toward our life’s purpose? In this episode, we explore the intersection of loss, spirituality, and healing with a Reiki Master and Intuitive Healer who discovered the ability to connect with those who have passed. Erika Tran, an Oncology Reiki Practitioner and NLP Practitioner, shares how her personal loss shaped her path and how her work with cancer patients has helped others f...

Can grief guide us toward our life’s purpose? In this episode, we explore the intersection of loss, spirituality, and healing with a Reiki Master and Intuitive Healer who discovered the ability to connect with those who have passed. Erika Tran, an Oncology Reiki Practitioner and NLP Practitioner, shares how her personal loss shaped her path and how her work with cancer patients has helped others f...

What does it mean to lose two life partners in completely different ways? TV director Norman Buckley (Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl, The OC) opens up about his deeply personal story of love, loss, and resilience. Norman shares how his first partner died of AIDS and, years later, how his second partner took his own life—two tragedies that forced him to navigate grief from very different angles....

What does it mean to lose two life partners in completely different ways? TV director Norman Buckley (Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl, The OC) opens up about his deeply personal story of love, loss, and resilience. Norman shares how his first partner died of AIDS and, years later, how his second partner took his own life—two tragedies that forced him to navigate grief from very different angles....

What does it mean to move forward after losing a sibling? In this episode, we hear the powerful story of Dan Hahn, whose brother died of an overdose 18 years ago. His raw honesty opens the door to conversations about grief, relationships, and how death reshapes not only our emotional world but even our physical health. Dan’s level of immediate acceptance offers a unique perspective on loss—showing...

What does it mean to move forward after losing a sibling? In this episode, we hear the powerful story of Dan Hahn, whose brother died of an overdose 18 years ago. His raw honesty opens the door to conversations about grief, relationships, and how death reshapes not only our emotional world but even our physical health. Dan’s level of immediate acceptance offers a unique perspective on loss—showing...

Today's guest shares three unique and entertaining stories about how death has impacted his life through the loss of three different people. He discusses his evolved belief system and how these deaths (or, haven't) effected those beliefs, a lucid dream experience where his grandfather came to him and we even jump into psychedelics. We had plenty of laughs through all of this despite plenty of deep...

Today's guest shares three unique and entertaining stories about how death has impacted his life through the loss of three different people. He discusses his evolved belief system and how these deaths (or, haven't) effected those beliefs, a lucid dream experience where his grandfather came to him and we even jump into psychedelics. We had plenty of laughs through all of this despite plenty of deep...

What does it mean to be a death doula? In this episode, we dive into the world of end-of-life support and healing with Jessie Kavanaugh, a Conscious Creator, Soul-Centered Coach, Reiki Healer, and Master Herbalist who has dedicated her life to helping people navigate death and grief. Jessie shares her own journey of grieving her father’s death and explains how the role of a death doula can help ot...

What does it mean to be a death doula? In this episode, we dive into the world of end-of-life support and healing with Jessie Kavanaugh, a Conscious Creator, Soul-Centered Coach, Reiki Healer, and Master Herbalist who has dedicated her life to helping people navigate death and grief. Jessie shares her own journey of grieving her father’s death and explains how the role of a death doula can help ot...

What happens when loss forces you to grow up faster than you should? In this emotional episode, Rebecca shares her story of caring for her terminally ill sister from a young age and the grief that shaped her life after her sister’s passing. Through her vulnerability, Rebecca reveals: The impact of childhood grief and caregiving at an early age How losing a sibling shapes identity, resilience, and...

What happens when loss forces you to grow up faster than you should? In this emotional episode, Rebecca shares her story of caring for her terminally ill sister from a young age and the grief that shaped her life after her sister’s passing. Through her vulnerability, Rebecca reveals: The impact of childhood grief and caregiving at an early age How losing a sibling shapes identity, resilience, and...

How do you find humor in the darkest moments? In this episode, agent and comedian Jorge Perez shares his heartfelt and hilarious reflections on losing his father to leukemia. Through wisdom and wit, Jorge shows how laughter can coexist with grief—and even help us process it. In this conversation, Jorge opens up about: What his father’s death taught him about life and mortality How humor can be a t...

How do you find humor in the darkest moments? In this episode, agent and comedian Jorge Perez shares his heartfelt and hilarious reflections on losing his father to leukemia. Through wisdom and wit, Jorge shows how laughter can coexist with grief—and even help us process it. In this conversation, Jorge opens up about: What his father’s death taught him about life and mortality How humor can be a t...

What does grief look like after losing someone to a murder-suicide? Actress and activist Cassie Scerbo (Sharknado, Grand Hotel), VP of Boo2Bullying, shares the heartbreaking story of losing her best friend and the lessons she’s carried about grief, vulnerability, and domestic violence awareness. In this powerful and emotional episode, Cassie opens up about: Coping with the sudden loss of a best fr...

What does grief look like after losing someone to a murder-suicide? Actress and activist Cassie Scerbo (Sharknado, Grand Hotel), VP of Boo2Bullying, shares the heartbreaking story of losing her best friend and the lessons she’s carried about grief, vulnerability, and domestic violence awareness. In this powerful and emotional episode, Cassie opens up about: Coping with the sudden loss of a best fr...

What if life doesn’t end when we die? In this episode, we dive into the spiritual side of death with Aaron Colbert—an intuitive healer, life coach, and meditation teacher who bridges spirituality with mental health. Aaron shares his personal experiences connecting with those who have passed, his sensitivity to energy, and how intuition shapes his understanding of death and the afterlife. This mesm...