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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 43 MIN

Monica Kumar: Talking to Your Family About Death, Legacy, and Dying Well? Why Not Start Here?

from End of Life Conversations: Normalizing Talk About Death, Dying, and Grief · host Rev Annalouiza Armendariz & Rev Wakil David Matthews & Monica Kumar

Send us Fan MailMost of us know we should talk to our family about death — and most of us still haven't. In this episode, end-of-life educator and former nurse Monica Kumar shares how to start a conversation about death and legacy with the people you love, before a crisis forces the issue.We talk about - why starting with life and legacy — not logistics — makes these conversations easier, - real conversation starters about death and dying you can use this week, - and how to bring up death with aging parents without overwhelming them or yourself.Whether you're a death doula, hospice worker, writer, or just someone who's been putting this off, this episode gives you some great guidance and a place to start.🔗 Learn more about Monica Kumar: (https://www.beyondeolplanning.com/)Monica's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/beyond_eol_planning/) #EndOfLifeConversations #GriefSupport #DeathPositiveSupport the showWe very much want to hear your thoughts. Please join us on Substack for our community chat.This podcast helps anyone dealing with loss. It can guide you with end-of-life planning and death-positive resources. Check out our introductory episode to learn more about Annalouiza, Wakil, and our vision/mission to normalize and destigmatize conversations about death, dying, grief, and loss.You can find us on SubStack, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and BlueSky. You are also invited to subscribe to support us financially. Anyone who supports us at any level will have access to Premium content, special online meet-ups, and one-on-one time with Annalouiza or Wakil.And we would love your feedback and want to hear your stories. You can email us at [email protected] want to be transparent that we use AI tools to help us with titles, show notes, editing, and introductions....

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Send us Fan Mail Most of us know we should talk to our family about death — and most of us still haven't. In this episode, end-of-life educator and former nurse Monica Kumar shares how to start a conversation about death and legacy with the people you love, before a crisis forces the issue. We talk about - why starting with life and legacy — not logistics — makes these conversations easier, - real conversation starters about death and dying you can use this week, - a...

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