Episodes
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The Human-Animal Bond: Navigating Pet Grief and End-of-Life Care with Maria Gore
Maria Gore, Director of Operations & Program Services at the Argus Institute at Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, shares her insights on compassionate support for pet owners. Discover the importance of honoring the human-animal bond, the concept of disenfranchised grief, and...
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Confronting Mortality: A Journey Through Grief and Healing with Jonathan Kaplan
Jonathan Kaplan shares his personal journey through heart surgery in his 40s, multiple miscarriages, and the loss of a sibling. Discover the challenges of dealing with one's own health crises, supporting a spouse through repeated losses, and the long-lasting impact of childhood grief. Jonathan's...
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Exploring the Muslim Faith: Insights from Imam Talib Sharif
From the Nation's Mosque in Washington, DC, Imam Talib Sharif joins us to explore the role of an Imam, the significance of the mosque community, and the diverse representation within the mosque. Discover the profound rituals surrounding death and remembrance in Islam, and gain insights into the...
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Navigating Estate Planning and End-of-Life Decisions with Jennifer Byram
Jennifer Byram, a trust and estate attorney, explores the complexities of estate planning and end-of-life decisions. Jennifer shares her expertise on drafting wills and trusts, administering assets, and the importance of having a plan in place. We delve into the emotional aspects of discussing...
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The Spiritual Journey of Sharon Flynn: Near-Death Experiences and Psychic Awakening
An intuitive and psychic with a profound spiritual journey to share, Sharon Flynn her early brush with death due to a staph infection, her transformative near-death experience during childbirth, and her spiritual encounters that followed. Sharon uses her connection to angels and guides to doing a...
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Exploring the Afterlife: Insights from Dr. Eben Alexander
Dr. Eben Alexander, a renowned neurosurgeon, dives into the mysteries of the afterlife and the profound experiences that have shaped his understanding. Dr. Alexander shares his personal journey, including his near-death experience and the insights it provided into the nature of consciousness and...
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Jewish Traditions with Rabbi Beth Singer
Rabbi Beth Singer shares profound insights into the Jewish traditions and beliefs surrounding life, death, and the afterlife. Discover the significance of living a good life, the comforting practices of mourning and remembrance, and the evolving rituals within the Jewish community. This episode...
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Silence in Grief - Miscarriages with Natalie Niksa
Natalie Niksa delves into the challenges of miscarriages and the joy of motherhood. She shares her emotional story of balancing a demanding career with the desire to start a family, and the profound impact of her experiences on her life. From the initial excitement of pregnancy to the heartbreak…
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Mindfulness with Matteo Undici
Matteo Undici is a healer, social worker, and adjunct professor with over 30 years of experience in deep listening, empathy, and guiding individuals through life's complexities. He explores the real meaning of mindfulness beyond the buzzword, discussing its roots, the importance of being...
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Buddhism and Compassion with Lama Pat
Former nurse and Buddhist teacher, Pat Berube shares their unique insights on the intersection of medicine, spirituality, and the philosophy of death. Discover the transformative power of compassion, the importance of living a good life, and the beauty of a peaceful transition. This episode...
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Suicide Watch with Caroline Ridgway
Caroline Ridgway dives into the complexity of grief while sharing her deeply personal experience of losing her brother to suicide. She opens up about the challenges of coping with the sudden loss, the impact of mental illness on her family, and the enduring struggle to find peace and…
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Compassionate Choices with Erika Ruiz
Erika Ruiz is the Public Outreach Manager at Compassion and Choices, the oldest and largest nonprofit dedicated to improving end-of-life care and advocate for medical aid in dying. She discusses the empowering options available for terminally ill patients delving into the California End of Life...
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Enduring the Holidays with Janeen Fabulae
Hospice bereavement coordinator, Janeen Fabulae discusses coping with grief during the holidays and shares valuable insights on how to navigate the emotional challenges that come with the festive season after losing a loved one. Learn practical strategies for setting boundaries, communicating…
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Kids & Grief with The Dougy Center
Jana DeCristofaro is the Community Response Program Coordinator at the Dougy Center in Portland, Oregon, the first program in the world to offer peer support groups for grieving children and teens. Jana discusses the importance of honest communication with children about death, the different ways...
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Patient Leadership with Erika Brown
CEO of Paltown and Mayor of Colontown, Erica Brown shares her personal story of being diagnosed with colon cancer, the challenges she faced, and how she became her own patient leader and advocate. Discover how Erica founded Colontown, a supportive community for colorectal cancer patients, and the...
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Spiritual Trends with the Reverend Melissa Wilcox
Reverend Melissa Wilcox dives deep into the challenges of coping with grief, the impact of social media on spirituality, and the importance of being present for loved ones during difficult times. Melissa offers insights into the changing landscape of religiosity, the significance of planning...
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Last Wishes with Jessamyn Putnam
Funeral director Jessamyn Putnam shares her unique journey from working at the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer to becoming a funeral director, emphasizing the importance of pre-planning end-of-life wishes. She discusses the emotional and logistical challenges families face during...
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Hospice with Jorie Jacobs
Hospice program director, Jorie Jacobs’, passion for care was inspired by her personal experience with her father's Alzheimer's journey. This conversation delves into the topics no one thinks they need to know until they’re in the middle of the confusion of it all. Jorie talks about the…
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The Story Behind Written On Water
The Written on Water Podcast delves into the profound topics of life, death, and the myriad experiences that connect them. Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of how embracing the concept of death (and the needs before and after it) can lead to a more fulfilling and compassionate...