37: A Discussion on Death: Rituals, Drones & Serial Killers

Janelle and Andrea take on life and death, one breath at a time, discussing end-of-life care, examining how society successfully evades the topic, and considering the sentence: "if we die before we die, then we don't have to die when we die". Includes a nod to cemeteries, cruises, Joan Didion, Natalie Goldberg, The Lower Fifth, Meggan Watterson, Paul Kalanithi, "The Wreck of Time" by Annie Dillard and Atul Gawande's Being Mortal. Also "Let Go" by Frou Frou. You'll hear: -Why 138,000 deaths seems less significant than one -How to strategically prepare for death. Like, today. -A fire ritual that will leave you reeling -Why darks showers and watching flowers die is a good idea -How Janelle sees death as the next great adventure   Get ready for some real-time relationship woo and wisdom--from the front lines about how breaking rules, blurring boundaries and tossing tradition--along with polyamory and plant medicine--have been catalysts for finding our truth. The Permission to Be Human Podcast debunks the myths we were told about fairytales and forever, so we can create a new map for life, love, and conscious relationships. Freedom is, in fact, the new F word.    If you're seeking permission to choose your own path, and want to feel less alone along the way, we've got you.   With heart-shaped sunglasses,   Janelle & Andrea.