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Done For

by Andrew Chirch, David Greenson, Jessica Shine

The show that's all about two basic questions: 1) What leads to a good death? - and 2) What does that tell us about how to live a good life? Hosts Andrew Chirch, David Greenson, and Jessica Shine bring their different perspectives to an exploration of death and life. Funny, bittersweet, sad, and sometimes amazing.

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Episodes

  1. Special Episode: Coronavirus

    What happens when the prospect of death - our own and the people we care about - is suddenly not so abstract? What does constructive contemplation of mortality look like… in the middle of a pandemic?

  2. Cultivate "Don't Know" Mind

    This week we continue into the 5th of Frank's Invitations, Cultivate Don't Know Mind. In this episode we continue sharing our personal experiences around each invitation, as well as challenging the application. Our conversation returns to two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2)...

  3. Find a Place of Rest in the Middle of Things

    SHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the 4th of Frank's Invitations, Find a Place of Rest in the Middle of Things. In this episode we continue sharing our personal experiences around each invitation, as well as challenging the application. Our conversation returns to two basic questions: 1)…

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  4. Bring Your Whole Self to the Experience

    SHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the 3rd of Frank's Invitations, Bring Your Whole Self to the Experience. In this episode we continue sharing our personal experiences around each invitation, as well as challenging the application. Our conversation returns to two basic questions: 1) What…

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  5. Welcome Everything, Push Away Nothing

    SHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the 2nd of Frank's Invitations, Welcome Everything, Push Away Nothing. In this episode we continue sharing our personal experiences around each invitation, as well as challenging the application. Our conversation returns to two basic questions: 1) What leads...

  6. Don't Wait!

    WE'RE BACK for SEASON TWO…. IT'S DONE FOR! EPISODE 1: This season, we've selected the book The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski. We jump right into episode 1 with the first Invitation: Don't Wait. We'll continue to circle back to our foundational questions: 1) What leads to a good death? and…

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  7. February, 2019 Update

    Hey there, The team at Done For is hard at work on Season 2. Meanwhile, can you help us share our mission of bringing this topic - Death & Dying - out of the shadows? Please share us with a friend and on social media. Doneforpodcast.com or on Twitter @doneforpodcast

  8. Our trailer is out!

    We're getting really close! Here's a little something to tide you over until we launch. Presenting..... our season one trailer!

  9. Episode 1: We're Done For!

    This episode, meet the hosts and get an idea what this podcast is all about. Just as important, find out what it isn't. We start our journey with two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in as we discuss our starting position, and, and tell us…

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  10. Episode 2: Denial

    This week we start with the first stage offered by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, namely Denial. What's the difference between active denial and passive denial? Our template consists of two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in as we discuss this...

  11. Episode 3: Anger

    SHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the five stages offered by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, namely Anger. Is anger ever ok? Is it helpful? Our template consists of two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in as we discuss this stage of death…

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  12. Episode 7: Wrapup and Previewing Next Season

    SHOW NOTES: This week we wrap up Season 1 with our reflections and lessons learned. And we share a few warm fuzzies, so bring the kleenex! Stay tuned for a sneak peak into Season 2. RESOURCES: Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and...

  13. Episode 6: Acceptance

    SHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the five stages offered by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, namely Acceptance. Our template consists of two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life? Listen in as we discuss this stage of death and dying. RESOURCES: Dr....

  14. Episode 5: Depression

    SHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the five stages offered by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, namely Depression. If you are feeling overwhelmed, please get help. We list resources below. Our template consists of two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a good life?...

  15. Episode 4: Bargaining

    SHOW NOTES: This week we continue into the five stages offered by Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, namely Bargaining. Find out why everyone needs an Abuela and when it's time for your "Fuck-It" list. Our template consists of two basic questions: 1) what leads to a good death? and 2) what leads to a…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The show that's all about two basic questions: 1) What leads to a good death? - and 2) What does that tell us about how to live a good life? Hosts Andrew Chirch, David Greenson, and Jessica Shine bring their different perspectives to an exploration of death and life. Funny, bittersweet, sad, and sometimes amazing.

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Andrew Chirch, David Greenson, Jessica Shine

Produced by Andrew W Chirch

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Done For currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

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The show that's all about two basic questions: 1) What leads to a good death? - and 2) What does that tell us about how to live a good life? Hosts Andrew Chirch, David Greenson, and Jessica Shine bring their different perspectives to an exploration of death and life. Funny, bittersweet, sad, and...

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Done For is created and hosted by Andrew Chirch, David Greenson, Jessica Shine.
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