Vanessa Aegirsdottir

Too Cute to Die

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

Too Cute to Die is a podcast about death, terminal illness, mental health, addiction, recovery, perimenopause, and all the other weird shit no one prepared us for. Hosted by Rebecca (who’s living with young onset Alzheimer’s) and [Your Name] (her feral co-conspirator), this show is part support group, part stand-up set, and part diary entry. Expect unfiltered convos, dark humor, lots of cussing, occasional sobbing, and deep dives into what it means to live while falling apart. If you’ve ever felt too young to be this tired, too smart to be this lost, or too cute to be dying… welcome. You’re on...

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Vanessa Aegirsdottir

Episodes

Episode 03 - Very Gay and Maybe on Fire 06.01.2026 42:47

In this week’s episode of Too Cute to Die, we talk breakups, brain fog, and blanket fires—plus Rebecca might be taking dating applications. We get into what it actually means to have young onset Alzheimer’s (spoiler: it’s not just forgetting stuff), why MAiD is about dignity, and the weird limbo of choosing your own death while still being very much alive. We also unpack anticipatory grief, what i...

Episode 02 - Normalize Adult Blankies and Terminal Dating Apps 30.12.2025 39:53

In this episode of 'Too Cute to Die', hosts Vanessa and Rebecca delve into the complexities of living with terminal illness, the emotional challenges of the holiday season, and the importance of friendship and support. They share personal stories about navigating grief, caregiving, and the realities of planning for the future while maintaining a sense of humor and connection. The conversation touc...

We’re Just Raw-Dogging This Podcast 23.12.2025 32:18

In this unfiltered intro episode, we (Rebecca + Vanessa) talk about the Too Cute to Die origin story, young onset Alzheimer’s, mental health chaos, MAID, and why we’re recording this whole show in one-take, no-edit raw mode. It’s messy. It’s real. It’s funny. It’s heavy. Welcome to the chaos. Topics Include MAID: What it is and why Rebecca was approved The difference between young and late-onset A...