Death: the podcast

Cole Imperi was not your typical nineteen year old. While most of her peers were watching television and going to parties, Cole was studying biblical Hebrew and learning about grief. In her late twenties, a devastating assault pushed Cole, not toward isolation or destruction, but toward radical acceptance and unabashed forgiveness. At thirty, with a bright purple curl proudly perched atop her forehead, one might expect to see Cole anywhere but teaching yoga or blazing a bold, new trail in the field of thanatology. Tune into Arian s interview with Cole and find out how this deathcare dynamo is changing the way we think, feel, and talk about life s ultimate uncertainty. To find out more about Cole check out Hellocole.com

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What do two young, vibrant restaurant owners in New Orleans have to say about the subject of death More than you would think. In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Mani Dawes and Rob rt LaBlanc open up about failure, loss, and family. We ve saved you a spot at the table. Join us at Kenton s and find out what happens when two of New Orleans most successful restauranteurs take death out to dinner. To find out more about the restaurants go to tiapol.com maysvillenyc.com kentonsrestaurant.com leblancandsmith.com To find out more about the organizations go to deathoverdinner.org theconversationproject.org

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Why should we care about Death Row Because it says more about us a culture than most of us think. Rose Vines coordinates all social media and technology for The Ministry Against the Death Penalty. She works side by side with Sister Helen Prejean to abolish capital punishment in the United States. In this episode of Death The Podcast, Rose reflects with Arian about the experience of visiting Death Row, the experience of forming a relationship with an inmate she is convinced is innocent and the experience of driving away from him. In helping us understand her passion to do this work, Rose articulates the message of her mentor Sister Helen, "Each of us is worth more than our own worst act." To find out more about The Ministry Against the Death Penalty, go to Sisterhelen.org To find out more about Manuel Ortiz, go to Manuelortizisinnocent.org

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Dr. Joseph Semmes had to turn in his lab coat for a hospital gown. The process led Joe to see health care, his health care, in a different light. Becoming a patient motivated Joe to widen his scope of practice to palliative and hospice medicine. Joe has since championed their use to increase quality of life and, at times, extend life. Arian talks with Joe about his journey through his own health crisis and how the twists and turns his body has thrown at him have shaped his current views on dying. As our bodies age and certain developments are out of our control, Joe reflects on the importance of the simple things. What he discovers is that these are often the things directly in front of him.

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New Orleans veterinarian Dr. Rachelle Biondolillo dedicates her days to saving the lives of pets. But she also finds herself being called on to end life. When she ventures into the territory of end of life care for pets, Dr. B. as she s known to her clients is no longer just a veterinarian with animal care skills, she s now navigating the waters of the emotional and psychological bond between pets and people. You don t learn people skills in vet school. And no two people pet euthanasia cases are ever the same. In what is a never ending learning experience, Dr. B. relies on her own understanding of the emotional struggle of letting go of life and friendship to provide the best care she can to pets and people. Dr. B. finds herself striving to strike a delicate balance to make the tough decision that will end life "just before" an animal s suffering begins. Dr. B. is passionate and committed to being the voice of the pet, while also honoring the role of the human family. As Dr. B. says, "Everyone wants that extra day." Whether that ultimately becomes a day of pleasure or of pain is sometimes a decision based on science. Other times it s a decision of the heart.

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