Coffin Talk

Coffin Talk

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Coffin Talk episodes

  • #273 - Fundamental Rationalist - Daniel Bookman

    Daniel Bookman was born and raised in Scotland until he was 12, when he was sent Manchester, England for religious education. After graduation, he studied Yeshiva in Israel. Then, after a brief sojourn in the UK to study law, he returned to Israel and still lives there with his wife and 7 kids. His chief interests are based on years of study of the ancient texts, which have led to a passion for understanding and rationalizing the world. If you’re interested in the Middle East, this one is for you! Click here for more!

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    52 min
  • #272 - Crime & Macabre Historian - Paul Gambino

    Paul Gambino is an internationally published author whose books explore society’s enduring fascination with mortality and the macabre. A prolific writer, he is best known as the author of Morbid Curiosities, Skulls, Killer Collections, The Art of Gothic Living, and Beyond the Veil. And be sure to check out his amazing Substack blog!

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    38 min
  • #271 - Psychotherapy & Yoga Philosophy - Catia Batalha

    Catia Batalha is a psychotherapist, Yoga philosophy/psychology teacher, author, and mystic devoted to guiding souls on their journey of awakening, healing, and self-discovery. Moved by a deep reverence for the hidden wisdom that flows through all traditions, she has spent much of her life immersed in the holistic philosophies of the East and the psychological sciences of the West. Oh, and she’s also penned an award winning novel, Echoes of the Timeless, available on Amazon and in most book stores.

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    47 min
  • #270 - Circus/Sideshow Performer - David Darwin

    David Darwin is a circus/sideshow entertainer who uses sword swallowing, fire eating, juggling and comedy to entertain audiences all over the country. For over two decades he has brought his one-man-show to colleges, fairs, casinos and resorts. For more, please check out daviddarwin.com.

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    50 min
  • #269 - Acute Care M.D. - Andre Reyes

    Andre Reyes, MD, is an acute care hospital physician with over a decade of experience caring for older adults, patients with chronic illness, and those at the end of life. His work at the bedside has shaped his understanding of what a good death can look like, and how conversations about mortality can illuminate how we choose to live. Feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn!

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    57 min
  • #268 - Somatic Hypnotherapist - Melanie Smithson

    Melanie Smithson is a Licensed Somatic Psychotherapist, Business Owner, Certified Spiritual Integration Hypnotherapist, and the award-winning author with a new book, Shake Yourself Free. For thirty years, Melanie has been sharing the wisdom of the body and the power of movement with her therapy clients and group participants and she is dedicated to broadening access to somatic practices to alleviate suffering, live light-heartedly, and foster a deeper connection to one’s inner nature. For a 20% discount on services, please visit smithsonclinic.com.

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    43 min
  • #267 - Death Doula - Michael Hawley

    Michael Hawley is a death doula who offers a circle of care approach to help people facing the end of life. His unique path to death work was shaped by a successful career in department store leadership and the beauty industry, where he cultivated sharp skills in leadership, team development, and customer care. He offers a distinct perspective, as he views death as a natural and inevitable part of life, akin to the birthing process. For more please visit his site, suivez-moi.com

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    40 min
  • #266 - Legacy Planner - Laura Roser

    Laura Roser is the leading expert in meaning legacy planning and author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Your Meaning Legacy: How to Cultivate & Pass On Non-Financial Assets. She is also the Founder and CEO of Paragon Road, a company that specializes in passing on non-financial assets. An industry leader, she has interviewed top CEOs, high-net-worth individuals, spiritual leaders, philosophers, financial professionals, family experts, celebrities, philanthropists, and innovators to uncover how to craft a more meaningful life experience. To learn more about her, visit www.lauraroser.com

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    44 min
  • #265 - Political Economist - Akil Vicks

    Akil Vicks is a freelance writer who’s written for Jacobin Magazine and In These Times. He runs a successful Substack called OnOne where he covers matters of identity and political economy from a leftist perspective. He can be reached on Substack & Facebook @Akil Vicks & IG @Kizzyrocknrolla.

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    55 min
  • #264 - Horror Author - Gabriella Hernandez

    Gabriella Hernandez is a long time horror fanatic and a writer of all things creepy. From an early age, she’s been fascinated by the occult, paranormal, and outright ghastly, and this has continued to fester and rot with wonder as the years go by. This explains why she spends her evenings coming up with new ways to haunt readers. For more, please check out her site at mossy-frog.com

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    48 min

About Coffin Talk

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Coffin Talk explores how our views on death affect the way we live our life. Join Mike Oppenheim each week as he interviews people from all ages and cultures to explore The Meaning of Death.…