Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

Brain fog can be caused by many things and affect people at any age. Listen to this episode to learn more about what causes brain fog and how to survive it. In this Episode: 02:05 - London Fog Vanilla Bean Shortbread 03:07 - An article by Sara Harrison called “My Grandfather’s Death Party Was a Final Gift to His Family” 10:50 - Brain Fog 30:36 - Epitaph by Merritt Malloy Support the show 🎧 Listen...

Should someone ever die alone? Being with someone when they die can be a very spiritual experience for many people. For others, it just feels like the right thing to do. Learn what you can do to be with someone during their last moments of living. In this episode: 01:02 – Recipe of the week, Smoked Salmon Dip 03:16 – The Charitable Brothers of Saint Eloi 07:07 – No One Dies Alone – how you can mak...

We interview BJ Miller, author, TED speaker and President and Counselor at Mettle Health - the first of its kind for anyone confronting illness, disability, aging, or death.  While you can’t change diagnosis, you can change the way you navigate it. In this episode: 01:24 - How the Turkey earthquake has modified traditional Muslim burials 07:47 - Interview with Dr. Miller - Why are services at Mett...

Can denying death actually cut into the valuable time we have while we're still alive? The core reality is everyone dies, and we can reduce anxiety by educating ourselves and preparing for our own mortality. Enter the Death Positive Movement.  In this Episode: 01:18 - Last Supper Requests from our Listeners 06:10 - The Tom Cruise Cake 08:01 - The Death Positive Movement 25:04 - She Preached D...

As the Red Queen counseled Alice, she said "Why sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."  How about you?  When faced with serious illness, dying, or death it is natural to want things that are impossible. For example, everyone dies; we may cheat death a time or two, but in the end death is inescapable. If we never died, would life be unendurable an...

Learn strategies to take care of yourself as you accept the course of a loved one’s terminal illness, cope with its challenges, and savor the time they still have left. A terminal diagnosis for a loved one can turn the world upside-down. Giving care of a also requires good self-care and proper perspective. In this episode you will learn several tools to help you in the rough road ahead. In this Ep...

Living with the Awareness that Every Day is a Gift If you knew this would be your last good day with someone, or your own independence, would you do something different? Why wait? This episode is all about capturing those moments...and eating lots of pizza and ice cream! Capture each day In the book, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, Hazel talks about life and says, “There’s no way of knowing...

What is different about grieving as a millennial?  Learn from Claire as she shares her perspectives about millennial grief, widowhood, and using humor to normalize the life cycle, which, of course, includes death.   This podcast discusses some of the ways that millennials process grief, specifically through the work of Claire Luckey (know as the Grieving Bitch on Instagram). This discussion with C...

 What does it take to heal and go on after a loss?  Does grief follow linear stages, or is it a winding path?  Dr. Ken Doka - an international expert on grief work - is our special guest this week.  Dr. Doka shares how to navigate your grief journey on the path to healing.  In this Episode: 00:00 Intro 02:34 Mesopotamian Ghost Busters 10:53 Ghost Pepper Jelly - and the best way to serve it! 13:50...

 Learn how mindfulness can help grief and trauma recovery, reduce stress, decrease anxiety and depression, and aid in coping with chronic pain. Grief is an individual journey, but much of that journey can include shared experiences. From every loss, we learn valuable lessons on how to better cope with our grief and get through it. Developing a mindfulness practice helps you better cope with the co...

Learn all about Tattoos as Creative Memorials A permanent reminder of our loved one, a tribute, the first outward marker of our grief journey, a conversation starter, similar to memorial jewelry. There are many reasons people chose to memorialize someone or something in a tattoo.  Tattoos are permanent forms of body art that belong to a multitude of different cultures all over the world.  Learn ab...

Use humor to dispel anxiety and honor loved ones in a memorable way. In this episode we talk about the role of humor, especially in obituaries. We share a obituary for Rick Stein of Wilmington that includes some rather fantastic tales!  We also travel to Japan for the annual festival to honor their ancestors. 00:00 Intro 01:14 Obon, The Japanese Celebration of the Dead 09:40 The Lighter Side of De...

Death has far-reaching impacts beyond the initial loss A death changes everything: routines, relationships, feelings of of security, plans for the future...the list goes on and on. In this episode we talk about some of the forms of loss so you can recognize them. 00:00 Intro 01:54 German Funeral Traditions 07:48 Recognizing Secondary Losses 22:41 Poem - The Valuable Time of Maturity 25:35 Outro Su...

Have you thought you were literally going crazy since a loved one died?  You're not alone! Learn how grief changes the brain and things you can do to improve. Grief is Much More Than an Emotion You may think that grief is a single emotion, but it is actually a powerful, multifaceted, and often uncontrollable response that human beings experience following a personally painful or traumatic eve...

Serious illness can try to take so much from us. But does it have to take away intimacy and sexuality? Our attitude and creative approaches are key to maintaining this vital quality of life component.  Learn how to rise above difficulties for sexual expression, love and connectedness. Short on Time? Here's where you can find these topics. 00:00 Intro and recipe 5:00 Essay: “I just learned I o...

What do you do after a best friend dies? This week we talk about friendship: challenges, rewards and were to start on the journey of making new friends.   Losing a best friend is so hard, but it is never too late to make new connections.  If you're short on time: 8:08      Recipe of the Week: Friendship Cake  12:08   Interview: Chris on Loss of her best friend 42:01   Do I want another best f...

What is the most eco-friendly way to be buried? Composting uses no chemicals, decreases CO2, and can even filter toxins, transforming a body into nurturing soil. Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org  - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube     Email:  mail@every1dies.org  

This week we explore Halloween-related grief. Halloween can sneak up on us, literally, especially when a loved one has died around that time and your grief is feeling raw and open. It is hard to celebrate a holiday which focuses on the line between worlds of the living and that of the dead when your entire being is aching for the dead.  Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.ever...

We explore entheogens - sacred hallucinogenic drugs - to decrease fear and promote mindfulness, self-examination, joy, and acceptance when facing terminal illness. Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org  - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube     Email:  mail@every1dies.org  

Can grief cause manic episodes following the death of a close family member?  Learn about what grief mania is, risk factors, and how loved ones can help.  Charlie delves into peanut brittle, obituaries, and Willie Nelson. Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org  - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube     Email:  mail...

Kicked the bucket, pushing up daises, passed on...why do we struggle to say they "died"? Learn about why we use euphemisms, and how our choice of words matters. Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org  - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube     Email:  mail@every1dies.org  

Dreams are a way to process grief, especially if we didn't get to say goodbye. We explore grief dreams and things you can do if those dreams are nightmares.  Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org  - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube     Email:  mail@every1dies.org  

How would you manage your grief if you had superpowers? Grief is work, and as we learn from WandaVision, escaping it can have consequences, even for a superhero.  Claire also joins us - fresh from her assignment to watch the series - to share what she would do if she had superpowers.  Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org  - also get notes, links and expanded reso...

 What is involved in coming home and living after a lung transplant? Learn from this week's guest. Stevan shares his experience after a lung transplant: complex medication regimen, immunosuppression, increased risk for skin cancer, and vital caregiver help. Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org  - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebo...

Everyone dies…and it is a fact of life that many people are afraid to think about. Why is that? Learn the reasons and how to tackle and grow from the fear. Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org  - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube     Email:  mail@every1dies.org