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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 19 MIN

How to talk about death (without it feeling awkward)

from Death on the Daily · host Tanya Wilkinson

In this episode of Death on the Daily, I’m exploring why death and grief remain taboo in our society - and how avoiding these conversations costs us as humans. Drawing from my personal journey through the grief of losing her Grandad and daughter, I share how we all have an innate capacity to hold and navigate death and grief.We discuss:Why talking about death and grief feels awkward and heavy.How society’s death avoidant culture disconnects us from our humanity.Practical ways to start conversations about death and grief with friends, family, and colleagues.The power of entry points like pop culture, books, and personal stories to gently ease into these conversations.Whether you’re grieving, supporting someone else, or just curious about embracing life fully, this episode offers compassionate guidance on making death and grief part of our everyday conversations.Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Nor is it a substitute for professional support. Follow Death on the Daily:Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. Plus I always love to hear from you, so please do drop a comment or message to me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/death_onthedaily YouTube: http://youtube.com/@deathonthedaily The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which is used with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: [email protected]: 00:00: Breaking the Silence on Death and Grief06:15: Finding Entry Points into Conversations10:33: Creating Meaning Through Death and Grief16:07: Building Courage to Talk About Death

In this episode of Death on the Daily, I’m exploring why death and grief remain taboo in our society - and how avoiding these conversations costs us as humans. Drawing from my personal journey through the grief of losing her Grandad and daughter, I share how we all have an innate capacity to hold and navigate death and grief.We discuss:Why talking about death and grief feels awkward and heavy.How society’s death avoidant culture disconnects us from our humanity.Practical ways to start conversations about death and grief with friends, family, and colleagues.The power of entry points like pop culture, books, and personal stories to gently ease into these conversations.Whether you’re grieving, supporting someone else, or just curious about embracing life fully, this episode offers compassionate guidance on making death and grief part of our everyday conversations.Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Nor is it a substitute for professional support. Follow Death on the Daily:Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. Plus I always love to hear from you, so please do drop a comment or message to me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/death_onthedaily YouTube: http://youtube.com/@deathonthedaily The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which is used with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: [email protected]: 00:00: Breaking the Silence on Death and Grief06:15: Finding Entry Points into Conversations10:33: Creating Meaning Through Death and Grief16:07: Building Courage to Talk About Death

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