Why is it so important to stop and smell the roses? We talk about the value of creating a five-sense library of moments in time as a resource for grounding.
Can creative expression help you heal? Learn ways it can, and ideas to get you started. Grieving sister and aging pet owner Sarah shares "How to Say Goodbye."
By Susan Peterson There’s this thing that happens after someone you love dies. The world doesn’t end, even though it feels like it should. You’re left standing in a grocery store aisle staring at applesauce, or sitting at a red light while your...
Can you take heartache and put it to verse? Our guest Gary Browe has written a poetry book on loss of all kinds and shared some of them in song.
Marianne shares her experience as a guest on the Death and Dying in the Digital Age, a podcast that explores the uncharted territory of our online afterlife.
Marianne was a guest on Create with Franz, where they explored the delicate topic of how to talk to children about death. Dr. Matzo delved into the importance of honest and age-appropriate communication, dispelling common misconceptions and the...
Snow is beautiful, but it can turn deadly. Learn how to prevent injury and premature death from frostbite, winter sports, and our main topic: shoveling snow!
When a loved one is dying, how do you offer comfort? SevenPonds blogger Rachel Jones sought out Marianne for her thoughts.
Can making good choices extend our healthy life and shorten the dying process at the end? We talk about compression of morbidity and how to live our best life.
This week’s show is about legacy, the way in which we are remembered after our deaths. Legacy goes beyond possessions to include the impact we leave on people, communities, and the world. After we die, what is communicated about our legacy is left...