Episodes

  • Ep. 478 Death & Grief in Pop Culture: Hamilton with Benjamin Kintisch

    Ep. 478 Death & Grief in Pop Culture: Hamilton with Benjamin Kintisch
    Nov 4 2024
    Learn how grief is a major theme of Alexander Hamilton’s life as portrayed in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit musical Hamilton. Today I’m joined once again by my co-host Benjamin Kintisch for another episode of the Death & Grief in Pop Culture Series. Ben is a cantor, hospice and eldercare chaplain, music teacher, and the creator of Life Review: The… Continue reading Ep. 478 Death & Grief in Pop Culture: Hamilton with Benjamin Kintisch
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Ep. 477 Astrology as a Tool for Grief with Moon Zlotnik

    Ep. 477 Astrology as a Tool for Grief with Moon Zlotnik
    Oct 28 2024
    Learn how an astrologer uses death charts to provide insights and solace for people who are grieving. My guest Moon Zlotnik is an astrologer who has been practicing and teaching astrology full-time for over 40 years. Her practice of modern astrology includes a focus on both psychology and spirituality. She discusses her discovery of the… Continue reading Ep. 477 Astrology as a Tool for Grief with Moon Zlotnik
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    57 mins
  • Ep. 476 The Dying Process: What Caregivers Need to Know with Barbara Karnes RN

    Ep. 476 The Dying Process: What Caregivers Need to Know with Barbara Karnes RN
    Oct 21 2024
    Learn from an expert about the dynamics of the dying process and the most common concerns of caregivers as their loved one approaches death. This week I’m welcoming once again my recurring guest Barbara Karnes RN who is a hospice nurse, author, thought leader and expert on end-of-life care and the dynamics of dying. She… Continue reading Ep. 476 The Dying Process: What Caregivers Need to Know with Barbara Karnes RN
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep. 475 Tree vs. Tombstone: Better Place Forests with Gillian Nye

    Ep. 475 Tree vs. Tombstone: Better Place Forests with Gillian Nye
    Oct 15 2024
    Learn about a beautiful, sustainable option for disposition of ashes after death at the base of a memorial tree. My guest Gillian Nye has served at the Forest Memorials Manager at Better Place Forests for the past 6 years. She helps families create meaningful, nature-centered ceremonies that honor their loved ones in a unique and… Continue reading Ep. 475 Tree vs. Tombstone: Better Place Forests with Gillian Nye
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    49 mins
  • Ep. 474 End of Life Studies Postgraduate Program in Glasgow UK with Marian Krawczyk

    Ep. 474 End of Life Studies Postgraduate Program in Glasgow UK with Marian Krawczyk
    Oct 7 2024
    Learn about a unique postgraduate program in Scotland that offers a global and cultural context to end of life studies for a diverse group of students. My guest Marian Krawczyk is a medical anthropologist interested in the culture of health, illness and medicine, particularly in relation to the end of life. She is the Lead… Continue reading Ep. 474 End of Life Studies Postgraduate Program in Glasgow UK with Marian Krawczyk
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep. 473 Death’s Apprentice: Planning for Life, Death and After with Christa Ovenell

    Ep. 473 Death’s Apprentice: Planning for Life, Death and After with Christa Ovenell
    Sep 30 2024
    Learn how a funeral director who is also an end-of-life doula merges “head and heart” in her work to help people prepare for the end of life. My guest Christa Ovenell is a licensed funeral director, an end-of-life doula, and the founder of Death’s Apprentice Education & Planning. She shares how she helps people think… Continue reading Ep. 473 Death’s Apprentice: Planning for Life, Death and After with Christa Ovenell
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    54 mins
  • Ep. 472 Creating a Collaborative Movement in Your Community with Michelle Kolling and Nina Guertin

    Ep. 472 Creating a Collaborative Movement in Your Community with Michelle Kolling and Nina Guertin
    Sep 23 2024
    Learn why you should start a death collaborative in your community and tips for getting started. My guests this week are members of the Minnesota Death Collaborative and will share how the collaborative was created, including tips for others who might like to start a similar collaborative in their community or state. Michelle Kolling is… Continue reading Ep. 472 Creating a Collaborative Movement in Your Community with Michelle Kolling and Nina Guertin
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep. 471 NEW SERIES – Death & Grief in Pop Culture: “Dear Evan Hansen” with Benjamin Kintisch

    Ep. 471 NEW SERIES – Death & Grief in Pop Culture: “Dear Evan Hansen” with Benjamin Kintisch
    Sep 16 2024
    Learn how death and grief are portrayed in pop culture through this new series that analyzes theater, film and music, starting with the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen. Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and grief after suicide so use your own discretion if these are sensitive topics for you. If you are… Continue reading Ep. 471 NEW SERIES – Death & Grief in Pop Culture: “Dear Evan Hansen” with Benjamin Kintisch
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    1 hr and 4 mins