Conversations on Death

Ian’s life was dramatically changed when both his sister aged 28 and his mother aged 57 passed away in the space of two years. Neither his sister or mother had spoken with the family about what they would like to happen in the event of their deaths, so the family was left asking questions during a time when they were struggling with the grief of losing a loved one. This is what led Ian to found On...

On this super fun episode, I spoke to Lori LoCicero, a freelance writer, and Lisa Pahl, a Hospice Social Worker and ER Crisis Interventionist. They're both the creators of The Death Deck, a game and tool that allows friends and family members to open up and share thoughts, stories and preferences about life and death in a non-threatening and surprisingly fun way. We talked about the birth of...

Corey L. Kennard is a Pastor of Amplify Christian Church and also serves as an activist in the field of healthcare with over a decade of experience in the areas of Palliative Care and Hospice. On today's episode we discuss advance care planning which is a process that enables individuals to make plans about their future health care, particularly at the end of life, in the event that they&apos...

On June of 1985 while dying in a hospital in Paris, Howard Storm had a near-death experience. On this episode, he tells us about his 'descent into death' - how he was tormented by beings in hell, saved and taken to heaven after having called out to Jesus, given a life review and had all of his questions answered by God. Despite having been an atheist his entire life, his NDE changed his...

Alica Forneret is a writer and facilitator creating spaces for people to explore their grief. She's committed to making sure there's more conversation around grief, death, and dying - whether that’s at home, at work, or with strangers on the bus. She's the founder and host of the Dead Moms Club, a space where those who have lost their mom can connect in-person and virtually through...

Bre Martel is a Death Doula, Death Educator & Holistic Living Advocate bringing the Revolution of Death to the forefront of people’s minds. With a background in Mental Health, Mindfulness and a passion for bridging international cultures, she binds wisdom and knowledge to deepen the doors of perception around Death Culture. She views herself as an energetic gatekeeper between the human realm a...

On today's episode I talk to Arielle Friedtanzer, an end-of-life consultant, about Jewish customs and rituals surrounding death and mourning.  We talk about: The impact of her grandparents' deaths on her family  Value-based end of life work Jewish customs around death, funerals & mourning  Jewish law & suicide  Judaism & grief  __________________________ Connect with Arielle!...

Welcome to the first episode of My Dance with Death series! On this episode, I talk to David Ditchfield, who is a near-death experience (NDE)-inspired artist, composer, and author. In 2006, he was dragged under a speeding train in a freak accident. As the surgeons fought to save him, he had a profound NDE. When he woke up in the hospital, he had acquired astonishing new abilities. He found he coul...

On today's episode, I speak to Dawn Whelan, an end-of-life doula. We talk about:  What an end-of-life doula is Why death is considered taboo  How to combat the fear of death The importance of a 'bucket list' aka Dawn's Dash List  Dash Parties  The Unspoken Project  Unspoken Project http://its-your-dash.com/index.php/unspoken-project/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/768553413672...

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