Rev. Richard Carlini and Rev. Bill Englehart discuss how to initiate conversations about death and dying and how to bring more peace and comfort to those who are on this journey. Cheri Jamison from Unity World Headquarters joins the show along with some of the writers from the new Unity booklet Peaceful Passing, which includes hospice experts, Unity ministers, and Emmy Award-winning composer and performer Gary Malkin.

Peggy Boone, Ph.D., shares with Bill and Rich her experience of having a sister with Down syndrome and also having a child with a heart defect. In her book Shadow Boxing: Siblings of the Disabled, Boone also documents the stories of many adults who shared her experience with siblings with disabilities.

End-of-life educator, hospice pioneer, and death and dying expert Barbara Karnes, R.N., answers your questions and helps people discuss and prepare for the phase of life that they often have no preparation for. Join the show with your questions.

Rich and Bill talk with guest Barbara Karnes, R.N., about the grief experience and end-of-life issues.

Rich and Bill discuss the sensitive topic of suicide with the author of Aftermath: Picking Up the Pieces After a Suicide, Gary Roe. As an author and in his work in hospice and grief recovery, Gary is known to be a compassionate voice in dealing with traumatic grief.

Rich and Bill welcome back Holly Barker, the founder of Grief Anonymous. She is joined by Janice Wiemeyer, Ph.D., author of Loving Again: After a Spouse Has Died.

Rev. Sandra Campbell and Rabbi Anne Brener are returning guests for Rich and guest host Anne Murphy. The guests will share their experiences and insights on aspects of grief including racial grief and dealing with grief and mourning during the pandemic.

In the first segment, Rich and Bill welcome back Debbie Taylor to further discuss the grief of giving up your story. In the segment, they explore the question of whether a physician has the right to kill hope by telling an ill person how much time they have left.

Listen as Franco, Morgan, Barbara, Rich, & Bill discuss the recent death of a father and grandmother.

Rich and Bill welcome back Lynn Heady and Steve Saltwick, representatives from Braver Angels. The political climate of extreme polarization has triggered fear, anger, and grief for many Americans. Braver Angels’ work is to not normalize polarization but rather restore civic trust.