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On Grief: A Podcast about Death

On Grief: A Podcast about Death

Karen Geier

On Grief: A Podcast about Death is an exploration of what the people closest to the dead and dying know about death that the average lay person is too scared to ask.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best On Grief: A Podcast about Death episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to On Grief: A Podcast about Death for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite On Grief: A Podcast about Death episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

On Grief: A Podcast about Death - Episode 101: I Die

Episode 101: I Die

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08/23/19 • 51 min

Please note: this episode is not intended to endorse the use of substances that are illegal.

In this episode, we explore what it is like to die. I discuss this with Neurosurgeon and Bestselling Author Dr. Eben Alexander (The Map of Heaven) who tells me about his Near Death Experience.

I also discuss how we can simulate a Near Death Experience through a drug called 5-MeO DMT ("The toad" or "Bufo") with Hilary Agro, a researcher and anthropologist who studies psychedelics, and I take 5-MeO DMT and describe my induced Near Death Experience.

Please note that for legal reasons, I am unable to discuss sourcing of 5-MeO DMT

Special Guests: Dr. Eben Alexander and Hilary Agro.

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On Grief: A Podcast about Death - Episode 115: Equine Learning

Episode 115: Equine Learning

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01/23/20 • 18 min

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The neuroscience of why we bond with horses
  • Why Gail decided to change her life to work with horses
  • What the primary benefits of Equine Learning are
  • Who is an ideal candidate for Equine Learning
  • What types of activities comprise Equine Learning
  • What horses can teach us about grief
  • And more...
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On Grief: A Podcast about Death - Episode 116: Complex Grief with Lindsay Joy Taylor
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01/30/20 • 16 min

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Traumatic loss as an infant
  • What people say to children when they lose parents
  • The perils of being high functioning while grieving
  • When she knew she needed therapy
  • How to navigate therapy when your memories are scant
  • How she turned her pain into a new career
  • And more...
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On Grief: A Podcast about Death - Episode 114: Laurie Kilmartin

Episode 114: Laurie Kilmartin

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01/09/20 • 16 min

Laurie Kilmartin joins me to discuss her experiences with hospice and the death of her father.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Why she decided to write jokes about her dead dad
  • How her family reacted to her making jokes about the aburdity of death
  • What you should make sure you do with your relatives while they're still alive
  • What to do when you're drowning in a dead person's stuff
  • What it's like watching the Oscars with your dead dad
  • And more...
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On Grief: A Podcast about Death - Episode 112: Death Doula

Episode 112: Death Doula

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12/12/19 • 17 min

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What does a Death Doula Do?
  • What kinds of things can you ask a Death Doula for?
  • How Death Doulas can help facilitate better communication around death
  • What Death Doulas DON'T DO
  • When you should engage a Death Doula
  • How can you become a Death Doula
  • And much more....
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On Grief: A Podcast about Death - Episode 111: Funerary Traditions

Episode 111: Funerary Traditions

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12/05/19 • 17 min

In this episode we discuss:

  • The history of the Jewish Funeral in America
  • What happens from the time a Jewish person dies to the funeral
  • What makes Jewish funerals different from Protestant funerals
  • What happens at the unveiling
  • Why Muslim bodies are prepared by volunteers
  • What happens in the preparation of Muslims for burial
  • What prayers are said at a funeral
  • Why there are no Quran passages on Islamic headstones
  • What is the history of the Jazz Funeral?
  • What to expect from the parade to the Repast
  • How did black communities band together to ensure their members received a proper funeral
  • What is the ettiquette of a Jazz Funeral?

And more...

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On Grief: A Podcast about Death - Episode 109: Pet Grief Part Two

Episode 109: Pet Grief Part Two

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11/14/19 • 15 min

In this episode we discuss:

  • Different kinds of Pet Loss and why each has unique challenges
  • Do pets miss their owners in a divorce?
  • What can you do to actively move your grief forward
  • Why our bond with service animals complicates grief
  • Am I crazy for throwing a pet funeral?
  • And much more...

Special Guest: Adam Clark.

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On Grief: A Podcast about Death - Episode 106: Child Grief

Episode 106: Child Grief

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10/24/19 • 17 min

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How to prepare children if someone they know is going to die soon
  • How to help children understand what death is before it happens in the family
  • How to recognize normal child grief patterns
  • When to know if a child's grief is more complicated
  • How do other factors (such as the media, divorce, or animal deaths) complicate child grief
  • What to never say to children who are grieving
  • And much more...

Special Guest: Andrea Warnick.

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On Grief: A Podcast about Death - Episode 117: Widows

Episode 117: Widows

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03/19/20 • 17 min

In this episode, we discuss:

  • How young widows are treated differently than older widows
  • What strange things people say to you when you're a widow
  • How people often try to burnish a dead spouse instead of being realistic about their lives
  • What taboos there are around dating again
  • How being a young widow changes how you parent
  • And more.

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On Grief: A Podcast about Death - Episode 104: Adam Cayton-Holland

Episode 104: Adam Cayton-Holland

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10/10/19 • 47 min

CONTENT WARNING: EPISODE CONTAINS FRANK DISCUSSION OF SUICIDE.

In this episode, Adam Cayton-Holland talks about the death by suicide of his younger sister right when his career was about to take off.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What his family was like
  • How his sister Lydia's mental health changed
  • What the family did to intervene with Lydia
  • How Adam's grief manifested
  • What Adam learned about his family's grief
  • What kind of therapy worked for him
  • And more...

Special Guest: Adam Cayton-Holland.

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FAQ

How many episodes does On Grief: A Podcast about Death have?

On Grief: A Podcast about Death currently has 17 episodes available.

What topics does On Grief: A Podcast about Death cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Documentary, Podcasts, Philosophy and Death.

What is the most popular episode on On Grief: A Podcast about Death?

The episode title 'Episode 101: I Die' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on On Grief: A Podcast about Death?

The average episode length on On Grief: A Podcast about Death is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of On Grief: A Podcast about Death released?

Episodes of On Grief: A Podcast about Death are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.

When was the first episode of On Grief: A Podcast about Death?

The first episode of On Grief: A Podcast about Death was released on Aug 23, 2019.

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