#3 - Chara Daum - Death Cafe

Chara Daum hosts the Death Café in Bryn Athyn, PA—a space where people gather over tea and cake to talk openly about death. Death is the one thing we all face, yet rarely discuss. Why is that? If you’ve lost someone, know someone nearing the end, or just find yourself wondering about the afterlife or the meaning of it all—or want to be invited into a conversation where nothing is off limits—this episode is for you. Chara and I unpack why death is so avoided, how facing it might help us live more fully—and most of all, how to simply get the conversation started. Welcome to episode three! Check Out: Death Café – deathcafe.com Prepare for Care – prepareforyourcare.org Bryn Athyn Death Café – Subscribe here The Guardian series – Death Land 5 Wishes (living will) – fivewishes.org Chara’s rec: Start the Conversation – Book link Elevate the Podcast Experience: Support better podcast quality & filmed episodes: @TheEthanCLewinPodcast on Venmo. I tithe 10% of all contributions—split evenly between the All Secure Foundation (helping soldiers transition home): ⁠allsecurefoundation.org/donate⁠ and the Academy of the New Church HS: ⁠secure.qgiv.com/for/aotnc⁠. Get In Touch: ethanchaselewin.com/contact Recommended Reading 100+Life Lessons Across 12 Countries Find Out Who’s Next! Calling All Creatives:Looking for a catchy podcast intro jingle! Musicians and creatives, reach out via the contact page. If I use yours, I’ll plug your platform on the show. I’m posting these as-is once I hit record because they’re perfectly imperfect. Reflections: "Whoever loses their life for my sake will find it." — Matthew 10:39. "For the joy that was set before Him, He endured the cross." — Hebrews 12:2. “For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21 Post Note: I’m inspired by the stories people carry, honest feedback, and the magic when creative minds connect. If you’re a brand interested in partnering, reach out:⁠ www.linkedin.com/in/ethanlewin⁠. Thanks for being part of the journey! PEACE!