Happy Holidays! Let's talk about Death!

Send us Fan MailWhat’s that old saying? Nothing is certain except for death and taxes? Death is unavoidable and different cultures view and process death differently. From a myriad of varied and beautiful rituals to beliefs about where we go when we die, there are so many philosophies and beliefs. Something that is universal, though not shared by everyone, is fear of death. This is Jen’s biggest fear, actually! Join Jen and Carolyn as they dissect death and dying in this week’s upbeat and festive episode!Death and dying: how different cultures deal with grief and mourningHow grief and loss affect your brain, and why it takes time to adapt : Shots - Health News : NPRWhy almost everyone believes in an afterlife – even atheists | New ScientistNear-Death Experiences Evidence for Their Reality - PMCThanatophobia (Fear of Death): Symptoms & TreatmentsDemystifying death: 7 facts you may not know about deathWhen did human ancestors start burning their dead?How your brain copes with grief and why it takes time to heal: NPR 12/20/20Pew Research: Views on the Afterlife, 20213 Ways Afterlife Beliefs Affect Our Daily Lives, Forbes 2023Is there life after death: the mind-body problem, Psychology TodayDNR and POLST Forms