DEAD Talks

Celebrity trainer and motivational speaker Brandon Schram (B.Motiv8ed) opens up about how loss, grief, and adversity have shaped his life and his mission to inspire others. From losing his best friend at 17 to navigating the pain of overdose tragedies, Brandon shares a raw and unfiltered look at how grief has transformed his outlook on life. In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, Brandon reveals...

Celebrity trainer and motivational speaker Brandon Schram (B.Motiv8ed) opens up about how loss, grief, and adversity have shaped his life and his mission to inspire others. From losing his best friend at 17 to navigating the pain of overdose tragedies, Brandon shares a raw and unfiltered look at how grief has transformed his outlook on life. In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, Brandon reveals...

What does it mean to truly rethink the end of life? In this episode of DEAD Talks, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider — practicing internal medicine physician, founder of End Well, host of the TED Health Podcast, and leading healthcare advocate — brings a powerful perspective on how society views death, dying, and legacy. Dr. Shoshana shares her mission to transform the conversation around death in medicine...

What does it mean to truly rethink the end of life? In this episode of DEAD Talks, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider — practicing internal medicine physician, founder of End Well, host of the TED Health Podcast, and leading healthcare advocate — brings a powerful perspective on how society views death, dying, and legacy. Dr. Shoshana shares her mission to transform the conversation around death in medicine...

Stand-up comedian Mona Shaikh faced unthinkable pain: she was abused by her father and, just before his death, found the strength to forgive him. With an intuitive sense that their final meeting would truly be the last, Mona shares her raw grief journey, the power of forgiveness, and the life lessons that emerged from one of the hardest chapters of her life. Known as the host and producer of Minor...

Stand-up comedian Mona Shaikh faced unthinkable pain: she was abused by her father and, just before his death, found the strength to forgive him. With an intuitive sense that their final meeting would truly be the last, Mona shares her raw grief journey, the power of forgiveness, and the life lessons that emerged from one of the hardest chapters of her life. Known as the host and producer of Minor...

What happens when you become the caregiver for your own parent at the end of their life? LA real estate professional Roger Perry stepped into that role for his mother, who survived a stroke but lived paralyzed for six years before passing away. Just five months later, he faced another devastating loss — the death of his stepfather. In this conversation, Roger opens up about the heavy responsibilit...

What happens when you become the caregiver for your own parent at the end of their life? LA real estate professional Roger Perry stepped into that role for his mother, who survived a stroke but lived paralyzed for six years before passing away. Just five months later, he faced another devastating loss — the death of his stepfather. In this conversation, Roger opens up about the heavy responsibilit...

Most of us avoid thinking about money and death in the same sentence — but preparing financially for death is one of the greatest gifts we can leave our loved ones. In this episode, Jeremy Schneider, founder of Personal Finance Club, shares practical advice on how to organize finances, plan ahead, and make sure the people you love aren’t left with chaos when you’re gone. Jeremy explains simple but...

Most of us avoid thinking about money and death in the same sentence — but preparing financially for death is one of the greatest gifts we can leave our loved ones. In this episode, Jeremy Schneider, founder of Personal Finance Club, shares practical advice on how to organize finances, plan ahead, and make sure the people you love aren’t left with chaos when you’re gone. Jeremy explains simple but...

Social media sensation, comedian, and philosopher Rodney Norman joins DEAD Talks to share his powerful perspectives on life, death, and finding meaning in misfortune. Having endured profound loss, including the death of his own child, Rodney brings raw honesty mixed with humor to help others see that even in pain, there can be perspective, growth, and light at the end of the tunnel. In this conver...

Social media sensation, comedian, and philosopher Rodney Norman joins DEAD Talks to share his powerful perspectives on life, death, and finding meaning in misfortune. Having endured profound loss, including the death of his own child, Rodney brings raw honesty mixed with humor to help others see that even in pain, there can be perspective, growth, and light at the end of the tunnel. In this conver...

What happens when you lose a dear friend suddenly? Comedian, writer, and host of the Just Sayin’ podcast, Justin Martindale, shares his raw and emotional story of grief after the loss of a close friend in 2021. With humor and honesty, Justin reflects on navigating trauma, the isolation of Covid, and the unexpected ways grief affects us long after the moment of loss. Known for his sharp wit and cre...

What happens when you lose a dear friend suddenly? Comedian, writer, and host of the Just Sayin’ podcast, Justin Martindale, shares his raw and emotional story of grief after the loss of a close friend in 2021. With humor and honesty, Justin reflects on navigating trauma, the isolation of Covid, and the unexpected ways grief affects us long after the moment of loss. Known for his sharp wit and cre...

What does it mean to lose your mother at only 20 years old? Singer and songwriter Airick G faced that reality when his mother died of scleroderma after years of illness. Forced to cope with grief at such a young age, Airick turned to music and art as a way to process the pain and share what he couldn’t always say out loud. In this episode, Airick opens up about the struggle of not feeling “fully g...

What does it mean to lose your mother at only 20 years old? Singer and songwriter Airick G faced that reality when his mother died of scleroderma after years of illness. Forced to cope with grief at such a young age, Airick turned to music and art as a way to process the pain and share what he couldn’t always say out loud. In this episode, Airick opens up about the struggle of not feeling “fully g...

In 2012, Dayna Kathan (from Vanderpump Rules) lost her mother to brain cancer — a devastating event that shaped her life in profound ways. In this conversation, Dayna shares her grief journey with honesty, humor, and deep emotional insight. Balancing raw vulnerability with her natural wit, Dayna opens up about navigating loss, processing trauma, and finding meaning in the midst of heartbreak. Her...

In 2012, Dayna Kathan (from Vanderpump Rules) lost her mother to brain cancer — a devastating event that shaped her life in profound ways. In this conversation, Dayna shares her grief journey with honesty, humor, and deep emotional insight. Balancing raw vulnerability with her natural wit, Dayna opens up about navigating loss, processing trauma, and finding meaning in the midst of heartbreak. Her...

The story of almost dying three times. Music artist, Aria, was diagnosed with terminal cancer twice given a limited time to live. She's a two time cancer survivor and a survivor of a near fatal car accident. Aria defied the odds and beat death three times as she shares this space on DEAD Talks to discuss her story and how her life has taken a completely new meaning. Full of wisdom and inspiration...

The story of almost dying three times. Music artist, Aria, was diagnosed with terminal cancer twice given a limited time to live. She's a two time cancer survivor and a survivor of a near fatal car accident. Aria defied the odds and beat death three times as she shares this space on DEAD Talks to discuss her story and how her life has taken a completely new meaning. Full of wisdom and inspiration...

In 2021, blogger and creator of The Mommy Codes Julie Barzman experienced the devastating stillbirth of her son, Blake — a loss that forever changed her life. Alongside the pain of losing her child and her own mother, Julie found herself navigating grief while also stepping into motherhood again with her daughter, Zoe. Through writing and sharing her story, Julie has built a community for other mo...

In 2021, blogger and creator of The Mommy Codes Julie Barzman experienced the devastating stillbirth of her son, Blake — a loss that forever changed her life. Alongside the pain of losing her child and her own mother, Julie found herself navigating grief while also stepping into motherhood again with her daughter, Zoe. Through writing and sharing her story, Julie has built a community for other mo...

On September 11, 2001, I was 12 years old when my father died in the World Trade Center while working for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 105th floor of Tower 1. That moment changed my life forever — and it became the origin of DEAD Talks. In this raw and unscripted episode, I share my personal story of losing my father, the trauma of that day, and how grief has shaped me into the man I am today. Speakin...

On September 11, 2001, I was 12 years old when my father died in the World Trade Center while working for Cantor Fitzgerald on the 105th floor of Tower 1. That moment changed my life forever — and it became the origin of DEAD Talks. In this raw and unscripted episode, I share my personal story of losing my father, the trauma of that day, and how grief has shaped me into the man I am today. Speakin...

When Vernita Bostick suddenly lost her boyfriend in 2019, her world was turned upside down. As a stand-up comedian, she found an unexpected way to process grief — by using humor alongside raw honesty to share her journey. In this episode, Vernita opens up about navigating the pain of sudden loss, creating a supportive community for grievers on Instagram, and finding meaning through both laughter a...