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Life's Undertaking
by TMDS
Life's Undertaking is a podcast dedicated to life’s undertaking. Finding meaning and joy in mid-life can be eclipsed by loss, grief and disappointment. Is there anything from what breaks our heart, especially the biggest heartbreak of them all: our mortality.Ridley Funeral Home funeral director Brad Jones shares what life can mean when we embrace the power of loving goodbyes.
Episodes
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Brad Jones is President
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Mike congratulates Brad Jones and becoming President of the Ontario Funeral Service Association before sharing his feelings about the recent loss of three beloved FOTMs.
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Everything Feels Impossible Until It's Done: How the Life You Build Becomes the Life that Saves You
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with Vincent Van den Broeck. Two years ago doctors gave him a 10% chance of surviving a catastrophic brain injury. He spent three weeks in a coma, had to relearn walking and talking from scratch, and watched his family…
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This Too Shall Pass
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad and Mike talk about nostalgia, learning from your mistakes, and the value of one important statement to remember: this too shall pass.
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Understanding Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones from Ridley Funeral Home speaks with George S. Takach, author of The Book of MAID: Understanding Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada, a clear, compassionate guide to medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Canada, this book helps readers navigate...
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A Moment of Zen at Honey Harbour
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad tells Mike about his lifestyle at the cottage in Honey Harbour, the value of pre-planning and making a will, and what he thinks of Ontario wine.
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Brad's Therapy
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones wonders aloud if he's old or just old fashioned.
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Smokey Nostalgia
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike talk about smoke from the wildfires, nostalgia for the way it was, the World Cup and Honey Harbour calmness.
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European Vacation
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss Brad's chat with Heather Rankin, his European vacation, what Toronto could learn from European cities, Brad's visit with his son and the World Cup.
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Heather Rankin
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad chats with musician Heather Rankin in Austria about how her love of music and sense of humour helped her grieve the loss of loved ones.
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Milestones
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad and Mike discuss a couple of upcoming milestones for Brad as his son gets married and another son is an expectant father. Also, Brad discusses his ever-changing love for his wife and his upcoming episode with Heather Rankin.
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Curveballs
In this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss life's curveball and the magic of springtime.
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Mother's Day 2026
In this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the beauty of Mother's Day.
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Thryve & Shine with Selena Pollard
In this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with Selena Pollard from Thryve & Co Real Estate Brokers about Thryve & Shine, a group of community-minded agencies who gather to educate and connect people with services and information that help them make informed decisions.
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We're Not Disposable
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad and Mike celebrate their podcast success and breakdown the dangers of a disposable society.
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Sunshine
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad tells Mike about sunshine.
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Every New Beginning...
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad and Mike discuss the bittersweet end of his daughter's collegiate basketball career, the new beginning that comes from some other begining's end, and an awards sweep by Ridley Funeral Home.
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The Value of Travel
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad and Mike discuss Brad's vacation to Asia and how it nourished his soul.
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Holiday in Cambodia
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad and Tyler are live from Cambodia, checking in with snowy Mike in South Etobicoke.
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Episode 100 with Two Special Guests
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad and Mike celebrate milestone episode 100 with Rob Preuss from Spoons and Tammy, the real MVP.
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Let It Go
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad shares a story about letting go on the road to freedom.
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And to Tiny Tim, who did not die
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Toronto Mike checks in with Brad Jones before they discuss death in Christmas movies.
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Brad's Life Update
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones shares an important life update.
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Autograph AI
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with Cristian Cibils Bernardes from Autograph about what it means to preserve meaningful connections even when someone is no longer physically present.
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Mourning the Loss
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the parrellels between mourning the loss of your beloved baseball team and a loved one before tipping their drinks toward the Wine Club.
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Halloween World Series
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss Halloween traditions, the Blue Jays and this city's World Series fever.
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Brad's Cup Runneth Over
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones shares an email he received on Sunday morning. Warning: This episode includes Jays talk off the top before things get emotional.
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Graystone
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones shares what he learned from Graystone in Michigan last week.
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Departures
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones discusses his experience in the Departures lounge and how it applies to his faith.
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M*A*S*H
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones tells Toronto Mike about the television shows he loves.
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Brad's Mistress
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones reveals to Toronto Mike the identity of his mistress.
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Natural High
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat about getting away from the city and soaking in the stars, finding nature in the city, and urban wildlife.
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Convenience
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones joins Toronto Mike for a chat about being recession-proof, constant innovation and delivering convenience to families.
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Lake Effect
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones joins Toronto Mike remotely from the cottage
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Ray Chateau
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with CCAA Hall of Fame member and Director of Athletics and Recreation at Humber College Ray Chateau about how team sports prepare you for life.
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The Canadian Summit
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike record live from the Graystone Associates Canadian Summit.
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The Balkans
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss Brad's trip with the Slovenian community to the Balkans.
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Grilled Cheese To Die For
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the Ridley's sponsorship of the Grilled Cheese Challenge and Toronto Maple Leafs baseball before turning the channel and talking My Girl and what the movie represents.
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The Ridley Funeral Home Jingle from Rob Preuss
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the role of Funeral Directors before paramedics and the new Ridley Funeral Home jingle produced by Rob Preuss.
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Last Exeter
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss the meeting of independent funeral professionals held in Exeter, Ontario this week.
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Grilled Cheese You'll Die For
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss last week's episode, Brad's addiction to working out, and Ridley Funeral Home's commitment to selling Canadian products and decision to get edgy with the Grilled Cheese Challenge tee shirts.
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Ashes to Earth
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with Amanda Kelly from Ashes to Earth about how to make cremation ashes compatible with nature so plants and organisms can access their nutrients and grow new.
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Dorothy Ley Hospice
On this episode of Life's Undertaking, Brad Jones and Toronto Mike chat with Dipti Purbhoo, Executive Director of the Dorothy Ley Hospice about one of Ontario’s oldest and most established hospices, helping to lead the future of hospice palliative care. Donate to the Dorothy Ley Hospice at...
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Talking to Americans
Brad joins Mike from Miami where it's less snowy. They talk about the importance of buying Canadian, what Americans are telling Brad about recent 51st State talk, and why Brad is there representing Ridley Funeral Home.
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23 Interviews
Brad and Mike chat about the 23 interviews Brad conducted, his weekly dosing, and his Raptors training.
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Breath Taking
Brad and Mike speak with Jessica Fein, author of Breath Taking: A Memoir of Family, Dreams and Broken Genes, about her journey to becoming an adoptive mom and the roller coaster ride of loving and caring for a terminally ill child.
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Help Wanted at Ridley Funeral Home
Brad and Mike discuss a job opening at Ridley Funeral Home and Brad's interview with a prospective employee.
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Christmastime
Brad and Mike discuss the Jones family Christmas customs while Brad gives great advice to everyone mourning the loss of a loved one this holiday season.
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Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief
Annie Sklaver Orenstein, author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief, chats with Brad about the loss of her brother Ben and why she wrote this practical and compassionate guide to sibling loss.
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Our First Mailbag
Brad Jones and Toronto Mike answer listener questions after Mike shares a funny miscommunication about Brad and his appearance on Humble and Fred.
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Recording Stories About Joe at Ridley Funeral Home
Brad Jones and Toronto Mike discuss Mike's recording at Ridley Funeral Home after Joe's service on Sunday.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Life's Undertaking is a podcast dedicated to life’s undertaking. Finding meaning and joy in mid-life can be eclipsed by loss, grief and disappointment. Is there anything from what breaks our heart, especially the biggest heartbreak of them all: our mortality.Ridley Funeral Home funeral director Brad Jones shares what life can mean when we embrace the power of loving goodbyes.
HOSTED BY
TMDS
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Life's Undertaking currently has 106 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Life's Undertaking about?
Life's Undertaking is a podcast dedicated to life’s undertaking. Finding meaning and joy in mid-life can be eclipsed by loss, grief and disappointment. Is there anything from what breaks our heart, especially the biggest heartbreak of them all: our mortality.Ridley Funeral Home funeral director...
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Life's Undertaking publishes regularly with 106 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Life's Undertaking is created and hosted by TMDS.
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