Kathy

While We're Still Here

Society EN ↓ 128 episodes

Discussing dying and death isn't typically a preferred topic. The thought of bringing it up can feel overwhelming. How do we share with those in our inner circle? The more we acknowledge that 100% of us will die, the more likely we are to share our thoughts about end of life choices. We would share our wishes, fears, and concerns about end of life by starting the conversation with our people. We can work at leaving nothing unsaid with those we love. We can empower others to do the same. Let's discuss how to live for today knowing that we all will die.

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Kathy

Episodes

Why Do I Talk About Dying and Death? 01.06.2022 4:18

You've heard me talk, now learn about what brought me to become so passionate about the death conversation. I describe my experience as a Death Cafe host. If you're looking to join in a Death Cafe in your area, check out deathcafe.com. Thanks for listening! Visit my website and leave a comment, suggest future topics, or subscribe you'll always be among the first to listen to the la...

My First Mistake 25.05.2022 9:45

I'm so glad you're listening today. You get to hear about the mistake that started me on this path of discussing dying and death. I'd like to say I learned the lesson right away but that was not the case. Today's message inspired me to coin the phrase "whimsy and tears". It sums up how I see the death conversation. Both elements of the phrase, whimsy and tears, have b...

I'm Still Here Episode #1 16.05.2022 1:31

Welcome! You know, we all will do it, so why don't we talk about it? There are so many reasons that I have come across over the years about why I don't talk about dying and death, and now I'd like to open a conversation with my listeners, to talk about hard things; to say what needs to be said to whom we need to say it, before we die. It doesn't have to be scary. It's a co...