After a break, we’re back, and with an episode that tells you not only what happened, but but also what I learned in my time away. Or, I should say, re-learned. Life gets heavy for all of us at some point, and if you want to get better at being a support to others, then this is the episode for you. In this episode, I share easy and effective ways to support others dealing with a Shadowloss or death of some kind. I’m so happy to be here with you guys!

Lauren pulled the death card!!!!! It's my favorite card in a tarot deck, so I was suuuuper excited to see it pop up. And, it absolutely aligned with where Lauren is headed in her life. If you are pondering big life changes, give this episode a listen to learn how the death card can actually be really positive and exciting.

So overwhelmed you can't think straight...ever been there? I was last week. Expert Ashley Rouster Rigby shares two ways to handle overwhelm, and how part of what might be causing your overwhelm might have to do with your gender.

At 29-years-old, Allyson is right where you've been yourself—maybe you're there right now. She's asking the question we all find ourselves voicing at some point: "Am I on track?" In this episode, we explore what being on track looks like and how to know when the stars have aligned and are pointing you in the right direction. Listen to the end for an update from Allyson.

In this La Petite Mortisode, you will learn the basic meaning of each of the four suits in a tarot deck, and the meaning of some important tarot symbols: the moon, grapes, roses, fish and the tomb.

Anxiety—It's something many of us know well, including me. Michael and I had A LOT to discuss thanks in part to the two jumper cards that showed up in his reading. The Hermit card also appeared in Michael's future position. Listen to the update at the end to hear how the Hermit showed up in Michael's life.

Research shows that when a person feels a sense of meaning or purpose in life, they also have higher day-to-day levels of mental and physical health. So what do you do if you don't have a sense of meaning? Or don't know your purpose? There are lots of things you can do, and I share 3 of them in this episode. We also talk about how meaning intersects with thanatology.

This episode brings us a jumper card—the 3 of Cups! Also known as the female friendship card, or girl squad or Galentine's card (I made that last one up, but....it's accurate.) You get to meet Mary today, a Mother, a Wife, a healthcare professional. Mary has navigated some major chaos in recent years.....hear what she dealt with, and how things are now—there's an update at the end of the episode!

Announcement! Shadowloss is not only a term I created to describe losses in life that don't have a dead body, but it's also the title OF MY BOOK! A few Mortisodes ago, I told you what my big goal was: to write a book. It's happening! Podcast listeners hear it first, because you guys are great. <3 In this episode, we talk about what a Shadowloss is and is not, how to identify your own shadowlosses and how to approach taking stock of the things you might need to change. Visit AmericanThanatologist.com to sign up for my newsletter, watch my TED talk and read episode notes!

Ever wonder what life is like for a funeral director? Probably a lot like yours. This week, meet Emily. She shares part of her life with us as we consult the cards. There are TWO queens in Emily's reading and lots of symbolism. There's also an update from Emily at the end of the episode! And! After you listen, visit AmericanThanatologist.com to watch my TEDx talk "Lifted By Little Deaths." Thanks for listening, subscribing, rating and reviewing this podcast. Because of your engagement, we are able to reach more and more people each and every week.