🔑 Key Topics & Takeaways

• Why planning for death is an act of love (not morbid!)
  
   
• Loretta’s journey from single mom to grief mentor
  
   
• The surprising healing power of a goldfish funeral
  
   
• How to talk to kids about death, grief, and emergency plans
  
   
• Why every adult should prepare a will — and how simple it really is
  
   
• The link between living well and dying prepared
  
   
• Grief isn’t linear — it’s a mountain range 🌄
  
   

 

 

🗣️ Memorable Quotes

“Every decision made in grief will be questioned — over and over again.” – Loretta Omland

“Grief is just love with nowhere to go. But maybe having those conversations gives it somewhere to go.” – Sarah Jordan-Ross

“Talking about death doesn’t make it bigger. It tames the dragon.” – Sarah Jordan-Ross

 

 

⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps

• 00:01 – Welcome and why taboo topics matter
  
   
• 02:20 – Loretta’s story of loss and what inspired her work
  
   
• 05:00 – The reality of planning during grief
  
   
• 11:30 – Why "getting your affairs in order" is a healing gift
  
   
• 17:00 – Helping children understand death (the goldfish method!)
  
   
• 25:00 – Legal prep without overwhelm: Loretta’s workshop
  
   
• 33:00 – How music, memories, and legacy connect us across generations
  
   
• 40:00 – Living audaciously because death exists
  
   
• 44:00 – Grief, community, and the power of talking about the hard stuff
  
   
• 46:00 – Final encouragement: have the conversation today