EPISODE 22: DYING LAUGHING'S HOLIDAY SURVIVAL — THANKSGIVING EDITION

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In this special Thanksgiving episode, Jessimae Peluso returns to her hometown of Syracuse, NY to share a comedic and heartfelt Holiday Survival Guide. From family dynamics and childhood nostalgia to managing grief during the holidays, this episode blends humor, honesty, and practical emotional tools.

Jessimae covers micro-joys, boundary-setting, holiday triggers, and the surprising science behind gratitude, drawing from researchers like Dr. Robert Emmons (UC Davis), Sue Johnson, and Amir Levine. She also offers coping strategies for political conversations, unsolicited questions, and the chaotic energy of Thanksgiving Eve - the biggest bar night of the year.

A warm, relatable, and laugh-out-loud guide for anyone navigating the complexity of the holidays.

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EPISODE 21: FEAR & LOAFING — HOW GRIEF CONSUMES YOU

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In this rereleased episode,  (Part 6 of Grief Survival Guide miniseries) Fear & Loafing: How Grief Consumes You, Jessimae opens up about the ways she coped after losing both of her parents — from emotional eating and drinking to feeling unmotivated, inconsistent, and overwhelmed by fear. She explores how indulgence can become both a comfort and a cost during grief, and how loss can shift from agony into transformation through emotional excavation and self-awareness.

If you've ever coped with grief through food, alcohol, avoidance, or anything in between, this honest and relatable episode will resonate deeply.

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EPISODE 20: THE LANGUAGE OF LOSS

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This episode is about the hardest gift we ever give — letting go. Jessimae shares what she learned from planning her dog Carlin’s last day: how she knew it was time, the choice between home or hospital, and how even grief has its own language.

It’s tender, funny, and full of love because that’s what Carlin gave her every single day.

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EPISODE 19: HUNGER & JEALOUSY — HOW GRIEF EATS AT YOU

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In this rereleased episode from The Stages of Grief series, Jessimae dives into the emotional appetite of loss — that weird, hollow feeling that’s part sadness, part starvation.

She explores how grief can make you feel insatiable, jealous, and constantly searching for something to fill the space that loss leaves behind. From emotional eating to envy scrolling, she breaks down how grief doesn’t just hurt your heart — it hijacks your hunger.

Jessimae also shares how cannabis became part of her healing journey, helping her process pain, stay present, and rediscover moments of peace and humor in between the heaviness.

It’s raw, honest, and surprisingly relatable — because sometimes grief doesn’t just break you; it gives you the munchies.

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EPISODE 18: LIFE LESSONS FROM MY PITBULL : SAYING GOODBYE TO A PET

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This episode is a love letter to my dog, Carlin Joseph Peluso, the happiest pitbull on Earth and the longest relationship I’ve ever had. As I prepare to say goodbye, I reflect on the weird, beautiful process of anticipatory grief and the lessons he’s taught me about loyalty, joy, and letting go.

It’s funny, raw, and full of love because that’s what he gave me every single day.

In this episode, I share:
– What it’s like to prepare for loss before it happens
– What pets teach us about love, trust, and living in the moment
– Why every new loss is a chance to release an old one
– The joy and chaos of owning a pitbull
– And how to find laughter, even in heartbreak

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EPISODE 17: MAX LUGAVERE ON DEMENTIA, DIET & THE SCIENCE OF HEALING

Dying Laughing with Jessimae (rereleased episode from December 2020)

Max shares his deeply personal journey through his mother’s diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia, how it changed his family, and the relentless reality of caring for someone with a degenerative disease. Together, they unpack the emotional toll of dementia, the beauty and pain of end-of-life preparations, and the moments of unexpected kindness that help us survive it.

They also nerd out on the science:
– How nutrition impacts brain health and longevity
– The truth about “anti-aging” and foods to avoid
– The power of sleep, music, and connection in healing
– And how to care for your brain before it’s too late

It’s heartfelt, educational, and filled with moments of laughter — proof that grief and growth can coexist.

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EPISODE 16: MY DEAD DAD’S BIRTHDAY: CHICKEN RIGGIES & FLATULENCE

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Today would’ve been my dad’s birthday, and instead of ignoring the day—or crying into a store-bought cupcake—I decided to celebrate him the best way I know how: by telling stories, roasting his quirks, and making chicken riggies for my family. It's an Upstate thing!

In this episode, I share memories of my dad and reflect on the weirdness of celebrating a birthday for someone who’s no longer here. We talk about the chaos of grief birthdays, why food is the ultimate love language in an Italian family, and the ways you can honor your own loved one on their special day—even after they’re gone.

You’ll hear:
– A “Roast in Peace” of my dad’s funniest quirks
– Why grief birthdays are equal parts heartbreaking and healing
– 6 ways to celebrate someone you’ve lost on their birthday
– And why carbs, candles, and comedy are the only real grief plan you need

So happy birthday, Dad. You’re still here every time we laugh, remember, and eat too much pasta.

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EPISODE 15: THE STAGES OF GRIEF: SADNESS & SHOPPING 

Dying Laughing with Jessimae (Rereleased episode from 2020)

In this rereleased episode—recorded just weeks after my mom passed—I tried to make sense of the unthinkable by doing what any grieving comedian-slash-daughter might do: I put the fun in orphan.

This is one of the first raw reflections I recorded post-loss, and it’s full of emotional spirals, weird shopping habits, and unexpected breakthroughs. I talk about the panic and disorientation that comes with becoming an adult orphan, the grief glow-up no one asks for, and how loss forces you to transform—whether you’re ready or not.

You’ll hear:

Why your mood can dictate your style

How grief shows up in your body

Ways to connect with loved ones after they’re gone

How nature heals sadness

5 surprisingly helpful ways to deal with uncertainty

And how to feel grief through all five senses

This episode was part of my personal Stages of Grief before we even broke down the classic five. If you’re shopping sad, crying in the garden, or trying to parent yourself—you’re not alone.

🖤 I hope these tender episodes help you heal as a part of the new Dying Laughing journey.

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Eulogy By A Physicist: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4675953 

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Stages of grief:

https://www.verywellmind.com/five-stages-of-grief-4175361 

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EPISODE 14: THE BIRTHDAY GRIEF GUIDE

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What happens when your birthday rolls around… and your parents aren’t here to call, guilt-trip, or send a check? In this episode, Jessimae offers a brutally honest and hilarious guide to aging while grieving.

From the Ghosts of Birthdays Past (Chuck E. Cheese, roulette, and Champagne from Truffle Shuffle), to Aging While Orphaned (no backup, no birthday boxes, no one to lovingly tell you you look tired), this episode is for anyone who’s ever cried in the tub with candles and a cupcake.

We also share a sarcastic wish list in Gifts I Wish I Got, and send some love to our beloved Grief Gang with a few heartfelt birthday wishes.

It’s a little sad, a little silly, and full of the emotional chaos that comes with grieving another year older.

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EPISODE 13: THE STAGES OF GRIEF: PAIN & GUILT

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In this episode of Dying Laughing, Jessimae unpacks one of the heaviest stages of grief: pain and guilt. Recording from her sister’s garage, she reflects on her own guilt around not being there when either of her parents passed, and the obsessive cycle of woulda’s, coulda’s, and shoulda’s that so often follow us through this stage of grief after loss.

She also shares listener submissions about the guilt of missing funerals, making the impossible choice to remove someone from life support, and even yelling at their dogs. Through honesty and humor, Jessimae shows how guilt can teach us something...if we don’t let it linger forever.

🎧 Dying Laughing is where we carry grief together, with laughs in between the tears.

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