The "Gator Whisperer", Savannah Boan, is teaching us how to survive a Gator encounter and answering all the questions I'm dying to know about gators this week on the podcast. Gators are painted in the public eye as "mindless killing machines" and Savannah is here to debunk all the myths and more. Join us as we get up close and personal with all of her gator friends at Gatorland in Orlando, FL. 

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In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Wellman, the founder of Four Thousand Mondays, a UPenn-trained positive psychologist, executive coach, and author of "YOU ONLY DIE ONCE: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets." Jodi delves into the common fear of death and reveals how embracing our mortality can actually help us live more fully. She shares her insights on living a life of purpose, fulfillment, and joy, and the secret to reaching your deathbed without regrets. Join us as we explore practical strategies and mindset shifts that will inspire you to overcome the fear of death and make every day count.

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https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jodi-wellman/you-only-die-once/9780316574273/?lens=voracious

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Ever wondered what it's like to face death and survive? This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Addison Bethea, who shares her harrowing experience of surviving a shark attack. We'll discuss everything from the moment she encountered the shark to her challenging recovery as a new amputee and her journey into motherhood. Join us for an in-depth conversation on resilience, near-death experiences, and finding (avoiding) the light at the end of the tunnel, only on this week's episode of Coffin Conversations with me, your host, Lauren the Mortician. 

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Laura, @thatautopsychick, answers all the questions I'm dying to know about autopsies. She's an autopsy technician who knows a thing or two because she's seen a thing or two. From the wildest causes of death to ghost experiences at the morgue... sit down and buckle up this is a good one! 

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Lauren the Mortician and Hospice Nurse Penny engage in deep, thought-provoking conversations about death, dying and ghost encounters on night shift. Penny, with her extensive experience in hospice care, offers valuable insights and compassionate perspectives on end-of-life care. And by the way, did you know there's a facebook page dedicated to hating on hospice? Yeah, we didn't either. But let's dive in.

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Gabbie Egan tells the tale of becoming a viral mom influencer, having a baby at 13, enlisting in the military and how she handles the haters. We also read listener submitted ghost stories you don't want to miss. Like seriously, we still have the chills over here! 

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Water Cremation / Aquamation / Alkaline Hydrolysis ... the process goes by many names and Nicki has all the answers we are dying to know. 

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Attorney Steve, from Bolt Law Firm, and Lauren talk all things estate planning and probate. Having a plan in place truly is one of the greatest gifts you can leave your family. You would not believe the people who pass and death was never even discussed. So let's talk about those things beginning here with Steve! He's got some great stories! 

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In this riveting podcast episode, listeners are immersed in the story of Candice, whose family grappled with the aftermath of the Return to Nature Funeral Home scandal in Penrose, Colorado. After her brother's passing, the family opted for cremation at the seemingly reputable funeral home. However, their hopes for closure were shattered when the funeral home's involvement in fraudulent activities came to light.Today I had a conversation with Candice. Her brother was one of the people at Return to Nature Funeral Home. 

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Lauren and her mom sit down and discuss growing up in the funeral home together. 

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