Breaking Taboos on Death, Grief, and Loss: The Jennifer Stritch Interview

What this episode covers

Welcome to another episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast! This week, your host, Jennifer, welcomes an exceptional guest who shares not only her name but also a deep interest in understanding the complexities of loss, grief, and death. Meet Jennifer Moran Stritch, a leading light in the field of grief research at the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest. First up, Jennifer walks us through her personal journey. From her early interests and experiences to her current position as the Primary Principal Investigator of the Loss and Grief Research Group, we'll get an insightful glimpse into the path that led her to become an expert in this field. Then, we dive into something that is often overlooked in schools—the all-important conversation surrounding loss, grief, and death. Why is it that these vital subjects don't make it to the classroom discussion often enough? Listen as Jennifer shares her perspective on this crucial issue and emphasizes the importance of breaking the silence around these 'taboos' in schools. And, as we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically shifted the world's perspective on many things, including how we view death. Our two Jennifers delve into this significant shift and explore how the global health crisis has changed our collective understanding and experience of death. Finally, we cap off this episode with a fascinating look at the evolution of how people perceive death. How have our views changed from the past to the present? What can we learn from these changes? Don't miss out on this intriguing discussion! Join us on this journey as we continue to demystify death and provide a safe space for these essential conversations. Whether you're a faithful follower or a new listener, this episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast is sure to provide valuable insights and foster a deeper understanding of life's ultimate inevitability—death. LITTLE NUGGETS OF GOLD: - Get to know more about Jennifer Moran Stritch's background and journey - Why students don't talk enough about loss, grief, and death - The importance of talking about loss, grief, and death in schools - How COVID drastically changed the way people view death - The evolution of people's perspective on death: Past vs. Present Connect with Jennifer Moran Stritch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermoranstritch/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stritchj  Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper: Facebook Page - Muldowney Memorials [https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/]: https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/ Facebook Page - Rainbow Bridge Memorials [https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcom]: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcom Instagram - @muldowneymemorials [https://www.instagram.com/muldowneymemorials/] & @jennifermuldowney [https://www.instagram.com/jennifermuldowney/] Twitter - @TheGlamReaper [https://twitter.com/TheGlamReaper] Emai