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 105: Caitlin Doughty
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
10/17/19 • 17 min
Caitlin Doughty answers questions from kids and myself alike. We discuss:
- What are the legalities of cannibalism?
- Will animals dig up my body if I'm not buried deeply enough?
- Can you be cremated on a funeral pyre in America?
- Can you still be buried alive?
- And many more...
Special Guest: Caitlin Doughty.
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.
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 113: Suicide
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
12/19/19 • 18 min
In this episode we discuss:
- Does everyone have suicidal ideation?
- How do you know whether you're having a fleeting thought of suicide or it's something more
- How to be a supportive family member, friend, partner to a person who is suffering suicidal ideation
- What can you do if you're a family member, friend, partner and you're concerned for a person suffering from suicidal ideation
- When is hospitalization recommended?
- Should you try to place an involuntary hold on a person who is suffering?
- 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 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 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 108: Pet Grief Part One
On Grief: A Podcast about Death
11/07/19 • 17 min
Wendy Van De Poll, Certified End of Life and Pet Loss Grief Coach and Bestselling Author, joins me to discuss the tough topic of Pet Grief.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to mentally prepare for losing a pet
- Should you be present when your pet is euthanized
- Why we still trivialize pet loss grief
- Should you get a new pet right away?
- Should you throw away all the items from your deceased pet?
- How to talk to kids about Pet Grief
- And much more...
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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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