Dying to Know

In this episode, Chaplain Annie discusses with Lt. Chaplain Chancellor Jenkins how unhealthy coping habits inhibit men from living fully and dying well. 

In 2019 The CDC Wonder “National Vital Statistics System Data” reports men die 911.7 per population of 100,000 v.s. 829 women. The top 10 underlying causes of death of men are heart disease, cancer, accidents, lung diseases, strokes, diabetes, alzheimers, suicide, influenza, and liver disease. 11.5% of men abuse alcohol and drugs, 15.3% smoke cigarettes, and only 1 of 3 people utilizing therapy are men.  22.8% of 100,000 men die by suicide every year, the highest rate is amongst middle aged white men in rural areas.  1/4 women and 1/9 men experience intimate partner violence. 

If you or someone you know needs support around depression, suicide, or substance use please know you are not alone and there is support:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Hotline 1-800-662-4357 https://www.samhsa.gov/

In this episode, Chaplain Annie and Reverend Mike discuss our memories, experiences and impressions of death, society and it’s fascination yet fear of death, exploring our thoughts and feelings about our own death and what can be considered a good death. Reverend Mike Grogan of the Congregational Church of Lincoln City, a United Church of Christ congregation on the Oregon coast. Mike has been an ordained pastor in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for more than 30 years.  Books referenced are “The Power of Now” by Eckart Tolle and “The Book of Awakening” by Mark Nepo.

Dying to Know what this podcast is about? Listen here for an intro.