On Grief: A Podcast about Death
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Episode 101: I Die
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
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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Episode 115: Equine Learning
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
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...
Episode 116: Complex Grief with Lindsay Joy Taylor
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
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...
Episode 114: Laurie Kilmartin
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
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...
Episode 112: Death Doula
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
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....
Episode 111: Funerary Traditions
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
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...
Episode 109: Pet Grief Part Two
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
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.
Episode 106: Child Grief
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
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.
Episode 117: Widows
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
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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Episode 104: Adam Cayton-Holland
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
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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