Seeing Death Clearly

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I spoke with Bryan Adler, an elder care attorney from the Rothkoff Law Group. My curiosity about elder care law grew when I began working as a death doula, and I was eager to learn more from Bryan. Bryan shared that their firm, the Rothkoff Law Group, is committed to educating the public about issues related to the elderly and the professionals who assist them. Wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're joined by Ariell Kirylo, a dear friend of mine for over two decades. She recently reached out to me after a year of supporting her friend Stephen, who tragically passed away at the age of 51 due to a sudden brain tumor. Ariell wanted to share her experiences and insights from this journey. Many of us find it challenging to navigate end-of-life situation...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my guest is John White. John had two near-death experiences that completely changed his life and his ideas about the spirit world, he shares some of his insights with us in this episode. During his first NDE, he had a car accident and the only thing he can recall is the moment of impact, it felt like he was propelled through space inside a balloon, stretching and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my guest is Amy Hensley.  Amy, co-creator of Sips and Wishes, introduces an approach to accessible medical education through relaxed and interactive gatherings held in homes.  Amy's connection with her best friend, Erin, who specialized in teaching nursing students about death and dying, prompted her to recognize the importance of including this topic in medi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm joined by Francesca Zampaglione, who has a unique perspective on death due to her background as a first-generation American with Italian immigrant parents.  She is the host of the "Office Flip Flops" podcast, where she and her guests share advice and insights. Despite the name, it's not about shoes; it's a source of quick inspiration w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my guest is Rev. Ogun Holder. Rev. Ogun Holder is the co-founder of project_SANCTUS -  a safe, brave, online space to discover and be our Holiest self, and in so doing, together, create a world of love, justice, and liberation for all.  He is an ordained Unity minister (2011), and an award-winning author, and he holds certifications in spiritual coaching, grief &a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I have a guest, Kristy Sue Bishop. Kristy Sue has devoted herself to exploring the depths of life’s shadows with identity death and embracing her new identity as the grieving slut and the rebirth witch. Kristy’'s journey began with the death of her ex-husband, which brought about complicated grief and a sense of isolation as she didn't fit into the mold...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'm joined by Patrick Gigliotti, a hospice care consultant with Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care in New Jersey. We discuss his work and the insights he has gained while working with hospice patients. We also share personal stories, focusing on the importance of being comfortable and open about ourselves without fear of judgment. One significant topic we...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my guest is Emily Cross. Emily Cross is a multi-talented individual residing in Dorset, England, who has dedicated her career to serving the dying. In 2017, Emily established her own practice, to provide support to both the dying and their families.   Recently she expanded her doula work to include both in-person and online services at the Steady Waves Center for...

Send us Fan Mail My guest is Jeff Hopper, and we get right into the conversation with this one.  Jeff is a hospice chaplain and he talks with me about his life journey to becoming a chaplain. He also tells us about his work with patients, along with the valuable lessons he's gained along the way. While incarcerated, Jeff encountered a Christian Hells Angel biker while, and despite his impendi...

Send us Fan Mail Joining me today is Narayani Gaia, a spiritual guide who helps individuals harness their energy, transform their sensitivity into strengths, and heal the past.  She offers private sessions and group training both locally and remotely. In our conversation, Narayani will share her personal experience of losing her partner and the valuable insights she gained while navigating the gri...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode is  Dr. Casey Sanders and we delve into two taboo topics in our culture: sex and death.  It's important to note that our conversation will not go into sexually explicit content. Instead, we aim to promote healthy dialogues among loved ones.  Dr. Casey Sanders, is a 35-year-old chiropractor and podcast host from Fort Worth, Texas. He is co-host, alongsi...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, Alison Kepple is the guest speaker who shares insights into the differences between palliative care and hospice care. Alison is a Palliative Care Social Worker, End-of-Life Doula, and Psychopomp based in central New Jersey.  She fulfills her sacred duties by providing support to hospitalized individuals and their families through serious illness and injury...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with my friend Teri Brown, a talented singer/songwriter, about her journey of personal growth and transformation.  Teri opened up about the evolution of her spiritual beliefs and how they have reshaped her perspective on death and dying.  She also shared her experiences with psychedelics and the profound impact they have had on managi...

Send us Fan Mail ​​Kat Zammuto, a woman of mixed French and Brazilian heritage, has spent the majority of her life residing in the United States.  Growing up in California, she was exposed to the world of entertainment and modeling from a very young age, thanks to her father's occupation as a TV and video producer. Kat's artistic inclinations extend across various creative domains.  Equi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my guest is Suzanne Anderson, she has worked as a psychologist, author, coach, leadership consultant, and transformational teacher for over 30 years. We talk about her new book “You Make Your Path By Walking” which she wrote after her beloved husband took his life, and how she used trauma and loss in a way that was profoundly transformational. Part memoir, part gu...

Send us Fan Mail My guest on the show today is Stephen Jenkinson, and he challenged me to think a little differently about what I believed to be true about death, dying, grief, and living life. I hope this interview does the same for you. Stephen is the author of 6 books, a storyteller, musician, culture activist, a ceremonialist, and a grief literacy advocate with many years of experience. In thi...

Send us Fan Mail My guest this week is Zil Eiler. Life & Business Coach Zil Eiler is originally from São Paulo Brazil and she comes from a family of entrepreneurs where she learned foundational business concepts at a very young age.  Today she lives in So Cal with her 3 kids and hubby, and has focused her efforts on Coaching coaches and entrepreneurs to gain the confidence, mindset shifts, and...

Send us Fan Mail This week is part two of my conversation with Jay Deutsch about the healing journey he went on after the death of his wife by suicide. We will pick back up at the story of Jay being in the cemetery, the moment he forgave Larissa, and what life was like afterward. After finding forgiveness, Jay gets thrown back into a dark night of the soul, triggered by a relationship with his twi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Seeing Death Clearly. I'm your host, Jill McClennen, a death doula and end-of-life coach.  The conversations I have with my guests may challenge you to think outside the box of what you believe to be true about death, dying grief, and learning to live life to the fullest. This week's episode is a little different.  I have a conversation with Jay Deutsche...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, she is a general dentist by trade but ended up specializing in working with cancer patients. Jessica kept wishing away the next 25 to 30 years, thinking she has to get through the dental profession and make it to retirement but working at the cancer center showed her that not everyone makes it to retirement and we need to live lif...

Send us Fan Mail Laura West is a Registered Nurse, energy healer, psychic medium, author, and podcast host dedicated to both the sciences and spirituality.  She hosts her own podcast called A Guided Life and authored her book titled Guided.  She is dedicated to spreading the word of love and teaching others how to communicate with their spirit guides through intuition. Growing up Laura did not exp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, my guest is Patrick Linfante. Patrick Linfante has experienced more valleys and mountaintops than most people – transforming from a broken man to an Ironman.  He uses his experience to give listeners a vision for creating their own path to their dreams, their own vision, and to recapturing the dream of their life. Patrick should have died in a car accident 12 year...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Seeing Death Clearly. I'm your host, Jill McClennen, a death doula and end-of-life coach. In this episode, I talk with Danikah Rose  Danikah is a poet, a singer-songwriter, a mother, and a lover. She does business consulting and strategy and uses her intuition to help guide her clients. Danikah is also a psychic medium of 13 years and has a strong connection w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Seeing Death Clearly. I'm your host, Jill McClennen, a death doula and end-of-life coach. In this episode, I talk with my friend Beth McMillian. Beth McMillan is the forever winner of “2 Truths and A Lie”. She loves her boring job at the coolest place on earth and belongs to one cat. She has 2 kids, a mortgage, and is a Real AdultⓇ  about 42% of the time.  See...