death cafe

Sibling Loss Decades Later : A Heartfelt Conversation with Eric Grace

Surviving sibling Eric Grace shares his sibling loss experience of losing his brother, Kyle, in a tragic car accident over 25 years ago. Through his story, Dr. Dean and Eric explore the complexities of sibling loss, grief, and the lasting impact on surviving siblings.

Eric and Dr. Dean explore the impact his sibling loss has had on his life, views about death and living, his work in helping others , and his purpose in living.

To learn more about Eric, see the following:
Website: https://www.eric-grace.com
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Clubhouse: The Wholly Human House at https://www.clubhouse.com/house/the-wholly-human-house-rrgxbbn5

If you would like more information or to share your own adult sibling loss story, please contact me, Dr. Angela Dean, at contact@thebrokenpack.com or go to our website, thebrokenpack.com.

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When we consider what becomes of the things we once owned, it might give us fresh perspective on our daily planetary impact, as well as what will be left behind when we’re gone.

Summary

Teddy bears from childhood, life off the grid and organizing our “estate” before we die. In this wide-reaching conversation, Judy Dolmatch reflects on acquisition and disposition, staying connect with her late mother through a shared appreciation of art, and how living in a permaculture community deepened her appreciation for ecological systems. Her interest in cultural attitudes about death led to further reflections on  what becomes of possessions when we leave the planet.

About my guest

Judy Dolmatch is a champion of the creative spirit and the creative process. She co-founded performance troupes in comedy improvisation and playback theater in Ashland, OR. She also originated the Artrageous Community Arts Camps, a collaborative exploration for adults who want to explore creativity and leadership, and currently leads improvisation playshops and facilitates the Death Cafe in Florence, OR. Judy is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in life passages and trauma recovery.

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It seems most people feel obligated to cringe or shut down when the thought of the inevitable surfaces. But the simple fact exists that we will all leave this life at some point. Ali talks with Valoria Walker and Lauren Lyster-Mensh who are trained as end-of-life doulas, people who shepherd the dying and their loved ones through the often difficult, emotional, complicated process. They serve as non-medical advocates and holistic supporters of the person passing. Valoria and Laura talk about their experiences, the death positivity movement, death cafes and how we can all start planning for and normalizing conversations about death.

If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email go-ask-ali-podcast-at-gmail.com. (No dashes)

**Go Ask Ali has been nominated for a Webby Award for Best Interview/Talk Show Episode! Please vote for her and the whole team at https://bit.ly/415e8uN by April 20, 2023!

Links of Interest:

Washington Post Article with Laura and Valoria

Death Doula Days at Historic Congressional Cemetery

Doula by Destiny (Valoria Walker)

Valoria in Oprah Daily

INELDA: International End-of-Life Doula Association

Death Doulas Used to Be Rare. The COVID-19 Pandemic Changed That (Time Magazine)

How the Death Positive Movement Is Coming to Life

Death Cafes Spread Rapidly Around the World (Healthnews)

Death Cafe on Facebook

10 Best Books on Death and Dying (according to UpJourney)

Credits:

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

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What does breathing mean for you if you're a singer?
Do you breathe in exactly the same way whatever you sing?
Do you have enough breath? Too much breath? Can't get to the ends of phrases? Only have a breathy tone?

In this week's Golden Nuggets singing experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher chat about troubleshooting breathing for singers.
 
This was the most requested Webinar topic by singing teachers in 19 countries, and it's the thing that most singers worry about, whether they sing as a profession or for recreation.

And in Inspiration of the Week Gillyanne talks about the rise of the death cafe
 
You can go straight to the Learning Lounge and dive into 600+ videos and resources on singing, voice and performance, including our Troubleshooting Breathing webinar, here https://vocal-process-hub.teachable.com/p/the-vocal-technique-learning-lounge

Or check out the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/rb7TVvB-TaQ 

Or sign up for the newsletter here https://vocalprocess.co.uk/build-your-own-tilting-larynx/

Read more about death cafes here https://deathcafe.com/what/

Have you ever had a conversation with God? A real one, when God is actually communicating with you too? Our guest today John Roedel is an improv comedic, who has been called “The Unafraid Storyteller”, has "stumbled" into writing a few years ago as his life began to fall apart all around him.  During his dark night of the soul, John began to have fake conversations with "God" on Facebook to poke fun at his spiritual and personal crisis.  

What began as a flippant way of making light of his doubts in the Divine turned into something he wasn’t at all prepared for: God wrote back. 

Since creating the popular "Hey God. Hey John." blog on Facebook three years ago, John has tackled such topics as his journey to mental health wellness, his lack of faith, the joy and pain of raising a child with autism, and grief, all in the form of a simple conversation with "God."

Eventually, these conversations transformed straight into poetry that has touched hundreds of thousands of people all around the world. 

John’s newest book “Remedy” has been on the Amazon bestseller list for poetry since its release this past November. 

Moments to Listen For:

• “Hey God. Hey John” poetry reading by Yana and John
• John’s journey to mental health wellness 
• Faith and Spirituality crisis and how to deal with it 
• The joy and pain of raising a child with autism (John sharing his family’s story)
• Dealing with lose and grief 
• Life during pandemic – a massive soul searching time 
• Poetry as a form of self-healing, self-guidance and self-transcendence 
• Authentic and fearless storytelling 
• Building a real, loving and supportive global online community 
• “Hey God. Hey John” and “Remedy” books on Amazon

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Currently Yana is on a journey that she calls a “spiritual gap year”. She gave most of her belongs and money away to people who needed it, had an honest conversation with her husband and leaped into the unknown with no plans, no structure and no expectations in the midst of the pandemic… If you want to learn more about her journey (why she did it and how it is actually going in a real world), follow her adventures and connect on Instagram or Facebook. She shares there openly all the craziest, inspirational and beautiful moments. 

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On Episode 27, Social Worker/Psychotherapist and Author- Linda Hochstetler joins the show to talk about her new book- 21 Days to Die: The Canadian Guide to End-of-Life as well as a wide range of topics surrounding death and dying. 

On this episode we cover:

• Linda’s path in Social Work
• Personal Experiences with death 
• Death cafes (CBC Article)
• Eastern vs. Western views/culture around death 
• Role of social workers at end-of-life
• Importance of planning around death
• Mysticism surrounding death
• Alternative and complementary therapies
• Role and benefits of volunteering in Hospice
• Grief Counselling vs. Grief Therapy
• Recommended therapy modalities and theories 
• Case example: fear of death
• Ways to support and not support those who are grieving
• Tips for new social workers wanting to get into this area
• Tips for managing, preventing, mitigating burnout and vicarious trauma

If you want to learn more about Linda Hochstetler check out her WEBSITE and connect with her on Linkedin

To purchase her book click HERE

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Welcome to Episode 16 of the Lightin’ Up Podcast! On today’s episode, I am joined by my friend Kelly, who is an end of life doula. We sat down to have a death cafe—a conversation about death & dying.
  
The goal of a death cafe is to simply just open up a dialogue about death. It isn’t just a grief group—a death cafe invites anyone who has something to say about death to come share. Some of us might have questions about our own death, we might have lost someone, been diagnosed with an illness, or anything else related to death, aging, & dying.

The fact of the matter is that death will come for all of us. We, & everyone we love, are all going to die—regardless of whether we face it or not. Kelly & I are of the opinion that death is something we all benefit from facing. One way to face death is to talk about it. So, that’s what we did—& we hope that you will join us in the conversation.
  
When we accept death as a part of life, we love more deeply. We show our affection, express our love, take the time, live in the present, remember patience, & treat others how we want to be treated.
  
Despite the fact that death will come for all of us, it is still obviously a very sensitive subject. So, please be conscious that this episode might bring up certain emotions if you choose to listen.
  
Though, the purpose of a death cafe & having this conversation is to show that death is not scary, but rather merely a part of life. It is our intention to shed LIGHT on this topic, so that it doesn’t feel so dark. We hope that by sharing this conversation with all of you, we can inspire some peace of mind around the topic of death.
  
This episode was recorded back in August, but due to the nature of the topic, I wanted to wait until a time that felt right to release it. Today, Dia de los Muertos felt like the perfect day to honor those have passed & talk about the potent topic of death.
  
Thank you for tuning in! This is a potent episode—& totally aligned with it being Scorpio season. Death, transformation, & alchemy, baby!  Grab your candle, sage, palo santo, sweet grass, & sacred smoke, & let's LIGHTIN' UP TOGETHER! 🕯As always, take what feels good & if it don't apply, LET IT FLY.Please note that this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and nothing in this episode (or any other episode) should be taken as medical, legal, or other professional advice. Please always consult a professional when making legal or medical decisions & most importantly, listen to your intuition.You can find Kelly on Instagram at @_babayaga_https://instagram.com/_babayaga_

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https://instagram.com/guidedbyflowers

https://instagram.com/griefisariver

https://instagram.com/going_with_grace

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This audio file is about owning choices, making reparations and recovering the process of mourning from suppressed practices.

The Riff aspect of these postings can be found on the blog allthedifferentways.com where I've composed thoughts and multimedia responses to these poems are posted. Thank you for listening.

This post is about the consequence of not talking about difficult things. In truth, talking about things not usually expressed is liberating when done well.

The Riff aspect of these postings can be found on the blog allthedifferentways.com where I've composed thoughts and multimedia responses to these poems are posted. Thank you for listening.

What do we know about death, if anything at all? And if we do not fully understand or even accept death, how can we possibly understand and accept life? 

Today’s guest has a direct experience with this subject, because, truth be told, she is dying. Eugenia has been diagnosed with a critical illness and doctors say that she might have just a few months left to live.

Yes, I know, in our current society people do not talk about death that openly, yet this is exactly why Eugenia Gajardo is here with us today – she wants to inspire a conversation about death just the way we talk about life.

Get yourself a cup of tea, keep your mind open and get ready for a deep dive into the Truth. 

Please remember to subscribe, like, share and leave a comment! 

Thank you for BEING HERE.

~Yana Fry

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The fifth episode in the More Than a Shop podcast series is now live and explores something we all, sadly, will inevitably face in our lives.

Elizabeth Alker discusses end of life – how to talk about it, how to plan for it – with Co-op Funeralcare’s Raegan Drew and Methodist minister, writer and filmmaker Kathleen Loughlin.

We also hear from a Death Café in Manchester. Death Cafés exist all over the world, creating a safe, informal space for people to talk about death and grief.

End of life and death are difficult topics to consider and talk about under normal circumstances. This episode was recorded in normal times and we wanted to stress that it does not reflect current funeral restrictions in place or other impacts being felt in society because of the pandemic.

Listen and subscribe to future episodes via morethanashop.coop. A transcript of the episode is available here: www.uk.coop/resources/more-than-a-shop 

Special thanks to:

• Raegan Drew, Co-op Funeralcare: www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare
• Kathleen Loughlin: www.kathleenlacamera.com/
• Death Cafe Chorlton – deathcafe.com/deathcafe/5590/ – and the Death Cafe network – deathcafe.com

More Than a Shop is a collaboration between Co‑operatives UK, The Co‑op, Co‑op News, The Co-operative College and The Co‑operative Heritage Trust.

The series is presented by Elizabeth Alker. It is produced by Geoff Bird on behalf of Sparklab Productions.

Please note: The More Than a Shop series was recorded before the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.