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Death Becomes Her
by LiElla Kelly
Death Doula, LiElla Kelly discusses death, dying and grief from various angles.
Episodes
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Grief & AI
Can AI bring back the dead? Not literally. But it can create something that feels surprisingly close. In this episode of Death Becomes Her, we explore the rapidly emerging world of grief AI—chatbots, voice cloning, digital avatars, and interactive memorials designed to simulate conversations with...
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Showing Up
What does it mean to truly show up when someone you love has died? Not to observe from a distance, not to hand everything off to strangers — but to stay close, use your hands, and do something rather than have something done. In this episode, three stories. A man who handed a death doula a list…
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The Paris Morgue
For decades, the Paris Morgue was one of the city’s most popular attractions. Thousands of people lined up each day to look at the dead bodies pulled from the Seine, displayed on marble slabs, their stories unknown. This wasn’t an anomaly. It was part of a culture built on observation. From the...
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A Place to Put Grief: Why We Gather When Someone Dies
What happens when grief has nowhere to go? In this episode, we explore why gathering matters after a death--whether that gathering is a formal funeral, an intimate dinner, or something we create ourselves. From the spectacle of the Duke of Wellington’s funeral and Charles Dickens’ sharp critique,...
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When the End Is Known: How Impermanence Changes the Way We Live
www.leavingwellmt.com Instagram: leaving.well.death.doula Tiktok: Death Doula LiElla In this episode of Death Becomes Her, LiElla explores how human behavior changes when time becomes visible, through two unexpected cultural phenomena, Unus Annus and Red Dead Redemption 2.
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The Capuchin Catacombs, Palermo, Sicily
Beneath the streets of Palermo lies a haunting yet deeply human story—the Capuchin Catacombs, where the dead remain eerily present. In this episode, we step into the dim corridors lined with mummified monks, aristocrats, and children, exploring the motivations behind their unusual burials. What...
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The Whitechapel Club
In this episode, LiElla takes a look at the fascinating history of the Whitechapel Club, a late 19th-century group of journalists who embraced gallows humor, irreverence, and a deep fascination with mortality. With their macabre decor and unconventional rituals, the club served as a stark...
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The Sin-Eaters
Ever heard of Sin-Eaters? In this fast-paced episode, LiElla dives into the fascinating history of these mysterious figures who were believed to take on the sins of the dead. From the past rituals to preserving legacy today, we'll explore how this tradition connects to the modern role of death...
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Medical Cadavers
LiElla takes a look at the history of medical cadavers and discusses what you need to consider if you would like to donate your body to science.
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The Cult of Mourning
On the latest episode, LiElla takes a look at the excess associated with Victorian mourning rituals and compares them to modern bereavement practices. How do we stack up?
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Kelly
LiElla shares a personal story of loss.
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Death and The Golden Gate
LiElla discusses the intertwining history of suicide and the Golden Gate Bridge and the lessons that we can learn from the past. **Content warning for this episode. This podcast episode contains sensitive subject matter discussing suicide, personal experiences, and detailed medical descriptions...
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La Calavera Catrina
Who is this feather-plumed, skeletal woman? Where did she come from? Why is she here? And what does she have in common with Santa Claus?
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Extreme Embalming
Did Vladimir Lenin start a trend? Some are choosing a procedure known as Extreme Embalming as a way to honor their loved ones after death, as they were in life. LiElla takes a look at the process and the motivations behind the choice.
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Strength In Support: Navigating End-of-Life Together
"The times, they are a changin.'" Modern life can create challenges when it comes to navigating end-of-life. Death Doulas are working to fill the gaps.
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Rigor Mortis
LiElla takes a dive into the science of rigor mortis, how funeral homes handle the phenomenon and how it can be managed in the home funeral setting.
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The Corpse Queen of Portugal
The tragedy of Pedro and Inez, the iconic first couple of Portugal.
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The Doula Next Door
LiElla discusses the variety of styles and practices that end-of-life doulas employ. We're not one size fits all.
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War In The 11th Hour
LiElla discusses the stress and strains that we experience as we navigate End-of-Life with our loved ones and strategies to help us move through the tough times with grace.
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Taphophilia
LiElla shares her "taphophiliac" tendencies as she walks you through her love of cemeteries and how we benefit from strolling graveyards.
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Threshold Choirs
LiElla explores Threshold Choirs to support end-of-life transitions.
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Reality Check
Let's take a look at what is really involved in body disposition, from traditional burial to human composting.
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A Caregiver's Report Card
Stress can be hard to handle. How can we work through stressful situations while maintaining physical and emotional equilibrium?
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Ladies of Death
The history of La Calavera Catrina
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Unusual Requests
End of Life wishes that are a smidge unusual.
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Dismissed & Diminished
A look at how we might be guilty of dismissing the grief of others or ourselves.
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The Black Box
So your loved one has been cremated...now what?
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Children & Death
Is being present during the end-of-life period or viewing the body of a dead friend or family member detrimental to young ones? Will it traumatize them?
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Can I Have A Viking Burial?
Is it just a thing of folklore or can you really have a Viking burial?
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Collateral Damage
What happens when someone else's grief becomes your pain?
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I Hereby Declare This To Be My Last Will & Testament
Deathly Paperwork, Part 2: Wills
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Advance Directives
Let's talk paperwork! Woohoo!
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Three Conversations
Three conversations we all need to have and how to get the ball rolling. Recommended reads: I Will Die: A Creative Journal For Mortals by Jessica Featherly https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29061263-i-will-die It's Your Funeral!: Plan the Celebration of a Lifetime — Before It's Too Late by…
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Sexual Bereavement
Let's talk about sex...and death.
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Writing Obituaries
What makes a good obituary? Today we’re looking at the good, the great and the ugly.
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The Mushroom Suit
Jae Rhim Lee's Mushroom Suit was a TED Talk sensation. While the science may not have panned out, the project was an inspiration that got people thinking about end of life decisions.
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The History & Process of Embalming
Exploring the history and process of embalming.
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CuddleCot: An Innovation for Grieving Parents
LiElla discusses an innovation that is giving parents the space and opportunity to grieve and bond with their precious babies.
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Plans vs Wishes
Do you have end-of-life plans or wishes?
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Green Burial: Back to Our Roots
LiElla discusses eco-friendly, cost-effective, green burial.
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Death Anniversaries
Is grief pathological? Prolonged Grief Disorder and supporting others through Death Anniversaries.
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Confessions of a Caregiver
LiElla discusses the challenges of being a caregiver and taking steps to improve your self-care.
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Those Resourceful Parisians
LiElla takes us through the history of the Paris Catacombs and discusses a resourceful burial option available in our culture.
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Supporting Grieving Parents
Tips to comfort and support parents who have lost a child.
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Home Funerals
Home funerals are non-commercial, family-centered funerals that occur when a loved one is cared for at home after death, giving family and their social community time to gather and participate in the care of their loved one.
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My Ideal Death
Can talking about and thinking about death lead to a better life now? The answer is yes! You can find LiElla Kelly at www.leavingwellmt.com. Shout out to Lily Fields and her work on Sing With Your Feet: The Podcast. Music by RomanBelov from Pixabay
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Talking About Death Won't Kill You
Welcome to Death Becomes Her, a mini-cast where we're not afraid to talk about death, dying and grief from a variety of angles. You can find LiElla Kelly at www.leavingwellmt.com. Shout out to Lily Fields and her work on Sing With Your Feet: The Podcast. Music by RomanBelov from Pixabay
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Death Doula, LiElla Kelly discusses death, dying and grief from various angles.
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LiElla Kelly
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