There is a story about a horse on the dining room table that is a parable about how death is known but ignored and not talked about. You...
Why is the second year of grief so hard? Don't worry, it's normal! We explain why and how others can help. And you're not alone, Claire...
Historic cemeteries are filled with ornate carvings on gravestones. Learn all about the special meanings of some of these motifs, icons and...
Everyone dies…and it is a fact of life that many people are afraid to think about. Why is that? Learn the reasons and how to tackle and...
Stevan shares his experience after a lung transplant: complex medication regimen, immunosuppression, increased risk for skin cancer, and...
How would you manage your grief if you had superpowers? Grief is work, and as we learn from WandaVision, escaping it can have consequences...
Dreams are a way to process grief, especially if we didn't get to say goodbye. We explore grief dreams and things you can do if those...
Kicked the bucket, pushing up daises, passed on...why do we struggle to say they "died"? Learn about why we use euphemisms, and how our...
Learn all about symptoms, causes, risk factors of grief mania, and things that loved ones can do if a manic episode appears. Grief mania...
We explore entheogens - sacred hallucinogenic drugs - to decrease fear and promote mindfulness, self-examination, joy and acceptance when...
How do you manage a holiday which focuses on the line between worlds of the living and the dead, when you're aching for the dead? Learn...
What is the most eco-friendly way to be buried? Composting uses no chemicals, decreases CO2, and can even filter toxins, transforming a...
What do you do after a best friend dies? This week we talk about friendship: challenges, rewards and were to start on the journey of making...
Serious illness can take so much from us. But does it have to take away intimacy and sexuality? Learn key attitudes and creative approaches...
Have you thought you were literally going crazy since a loved one died? You're not alone! Learn how grief changes the brain and things you...
A death changes everything: routines, relationships, feelings of of security, plans for the future...the list goes on and on. In this...
We talk about the role of humor and some fun memorable obituaries. We also travel to Japan for the annual festival to honor their ancestors.
A permanent reminder of our loved one, a tribute, the first outward marker of our grief journey, a conversation starter, similar to...
Learn how mindfulness can help grief and trauma recovery, reduce stress, decrease anxiety and depression, and aid in coping with chronic...
What does it take to heal and go on after a loss? Dr. Ken Doka - an international expert on grief work - is our guest this week to share...
What is different about grieving as a millennial? Learn from Claire as she shares her perspectives about millennial grief, widowhood, and...
If you knew this would be your last good day with someone, or your own independence, would you do something different? Why wait? This...
A terminal diagnosis for a loved one can turn the world upside-down. Giving care also requires good self-care and healthy perspective. In...
When faced with serious illness, dying, or death it is natural to want things that are impossible. This week we explore the elusive parts...
Learn about the Death Positive Movement and how to disarm fear and improve the time we have left by educating ourselves and preparing for...
We interview BJ Miller: author, TED speaker and President and Counselor at Mettle Health, the first of its kind for anyone confronting...
Should someone ever die alone? Learn about a growing movement to prevent it, and what you can do to be with someone during their last...
Brain fog can be caused by many things and affect people at any age. Listen to this episode to learn more about what causes brain fog and...
In this episode learn all about FTD, a form of dementia. We talk about what parts of the brain it impacts and the resulting behavioral and...
In Part 2 about frontotemporal dementia, we talk about the management of FTD and ways you can help your loved one.