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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 36 MIN

Psychological Healing for Grief, Loss, Death and Dying When a Cure Isn't Possible

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

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, we speak with Cobie Whitten, a psycho-oncology consultant, about her experiences with death, the importance of emotional, psychological, and spiritual support for cancer patients and their caregivers. We explore the distinct difference between healing and cure, noting that they are not interchangeable. Cobie shares her profound experiences facilitating Harmony Retreats, describing it as the most significant healing journey imaginable, emphasising how a wellness retreat can foster personal growth and contribute positively to mental health, highlighting that true healing goes beyond mere physical recovery.We discuss the need for open conversations about death and dying. The dialogue emphasises the importance of quality of life, self-care, and living authentically in the face of terminal illness.Please take a few moments to fill out our audience survey. Harmony Hill RetreatsBook - Talking About Death Won't Kill YouAuthor Irvin Yalom's WebsiteSupport 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 In this conversation, we speak with Cobie Whitten, a psycho-oncology consultant, about her experiences with death, the importance of emotional, psychological, and spiritual support for cancer patients and their caregivers. We explore the distinct difference between healing and cure, noting that they are not interchangeable. Cobie shares her profound experiences facilitating Harmony Retreats, describing it as the most significant healing journey imaginable, emphasising how a w...

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