Kerrith McDowell and Sarah Lipscomb

Dead on Earth

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Kerrith McDowell and Sarah Lipscomb are friends and colleagues who met while working as nurse practitioners in hospice and palliative care. While having to navigate life in the wake of catastrophic loss, they have seen how hard truths and moments of levity that accompany grief are often suffocated by polite platitudes that repel connection. Dead on Earth is a candid interview podcast that explores grief, loss and hope through the lived experiences of everyday people. No celebrities or experts, just vulnerable humans sharing their stories and exposing the real mess and magic of loss.

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Kerrith McDowell and Sarah Lipscomb

Episodes

Ishwar 06.07.2026 31:54

In this episode of Dead on Earth , we sit down with Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) practitioner Shivani Mistry. Shivani opens up about the profound loss of her grandfather, Ishwar. She shares her raw journey through grief and the beautiful complexity of preserving Indian traditions in America. Tune in for a moving conversation on love, loss, and the timeless threads that connect us to w...

I Love You a Bushel and a Peck 29.06.2026 38:04

Stephanie Tracy shares the devastating loss of her mother to cancer.

Bonus episode: Karah and Serrith 24.06.2026 30:03

Sarah and Kerrith answer the listener question, "Why did you make this podcast?"

The Gift 22.06.2026 31:43

Christine Council shares her story or grief and loss surrounding the death of her mother and sisters.

Ticket to Ride 15.06.2026 25:42

Dr. David Fisher share's the story of his father's death.

Her Love Had Its Mind Made Up 08.06.2026 35:10

William English opens up about his deeply personal journey through grief and loss following his aunt’s battle with breast cancer.

Rosie 01.06.2026 39:22

Maria Principe-Falcione opens up about her journey navigating grief and loss after the death of her mother.

Wherever You Go, There You Are. 25.05.2026 44:24

Jill Santos Hutcheson describes the complex grief she has experienced surrounding the loss of her big brother, Tom, as a young adult.

Galaxy Pants 17.05.2026 32:46

Jennifer Martin shares her story of grief and loss after the death of her mother, her grandmother, and her aunt within a few short years of each other.

Dennis the Menace 11.05.2026 30:17

Tara Coleman talks about losing her brother in young adulthood.

I Laughed so Hard I Fell Out of the Chair 04.05.2026 29:09

Trish Ward-Torres offers a poignant reflection on the passing of her grandmother.

Keep it Between the Lines 27.04.2026 31:52

Sarah Lipscomb interviews Justin Sykes about the death of his father.

Typhoon Annie 19.04.2026 32:23

Kerrith McDowell interviews Sarah Lipscomb about the death of her sister. This episode includes sensitive content about the topic of suicide.

The Boys 18.04.2026 36:09

Join Sarah Lipscomb as she interviews Kerrith McDowell about the death of her teenage sons, River and Jet Collins.

Introduction 18.04.2026 0:51

Welcome to the Dead on Earth Podcast. Join Sarah Lipscomb and Kerrith McDowell in candid conversations with everyday people about their experiences surrounding grief and loss. We will be posting a new interview every Monday. Follow us here and on instagram @deadonearthpodcast. Visit us at deadonearthpodcast.com and send us a message if there is a story you would like to share.