On Grief: A Podcast about Death

By Karen Geier

On Grief: A Podcast about Death is an exploration of what the people closest to the dead and dying know about death that the average lay person is too scared to ask.... more

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How many episodes does On Grief: A Podcast about Death have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

On Grief: A Podcast about Death episodes:

March 19, 2020Episode 117: Widows
In this episode, we discuss:
How young widows are treated differently than older widows
What strange things people say to you when you're a widow
How people often try to burnish a dead spouse instead of being realistic about their lives
What taboos there are around dating again
How being a young widow changes how you parent
And more.
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18min
January 30, 2020Episode 116: Complex Grief with Lindsay Joy Taylor
In this episode, we discuss:
Traumatic loss as an infant
What people say to children when they lose parents
The perils of being high functioning while grieving
When she knew she needed therapy
How to navigate therapy when your memories are scant
How she turned her pain into a new career
And more...
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17min
January 23, 2020Episode 115: Equine Learning
In this episode, we discuss:
The neuroscience of why we bond with horses
Why Gail decided to change her life to work with horses
What the primary benefits of Equine Learning are
Who is an ideal candidate for Equine Learning
What types of activities comprise Equine Learning
What horses can teach us about grief
And more...
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19min
January 09, 2020Episode 114: Laurie Kilmartin
Laurie Kilmartin joins me to discuss her experiences with hospice and the death of her father.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why she decided to write jokes about her dead dad
How her family reacted to her making jokes about the aburdity of death
What you should make sure you do with your relatives while they're still alive
What to do when you're drowning in a dead person's stuff
What it's like watching the Oscars with your dead dad
And more...
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17min
December 19, 2019Episode 113: Suicide
In this episode we discuss:
Does everyone have suicidal ideation?
How do you know whether you're having a fleeting thought of suicide or it's something more
How to be a supportive family member, friend, partner to a person who is suffering suicidal ideation
What can you do if you're a family member, friend, partner and you're concerned for a person suffering from suicidal ideation
When is hospitalization recommended?
Should you try to place an involuntary hold on a person who is suffering?
And more...
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19min
December 12, 2019Episode 112: Death Doula
In this episode, we discuss:
What does a Death Doula Do?
What kinds of things can you ask a Death Doula for?
How Death Doulas can help facilitate better communication around death
What Death Doulas DON'T DO
When you should engage a Death Doula
How can you become a Death Doula
And much more....
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17min
December 05, 2019Episode 111: Funerary Traditions
In this episode we discuss:
The history of the Jewish Funeral in America
What happens from the time a Jewish person dies to the funeral
What makes Jewish funerals different from Protestant funerals
What happens at the unveiling
Why Muslim bodies are prepared by volunteers
What happens in the preparation of Muslims for burial
What prayers are said at a funeral
Why there are no Quran passages on Islamic headstones
What is the history of the Jazz Funeral?
What to expect from the parade to the Repast
How did black communities band together to ensure their members received a proper funeral
What is the ettiquette of a Jazz Funeral?
And more...
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18min
November 21, 2019Episode 110: EMDR with Dr. Roger Solomon
What is EMDR? In this episode, we discuss:
The science behind this treatment
Who can benefit from it
Who is precluded from doing it
What the phases of the treatment are
What happens in a session
What kind of results can people expect?
And more...
https://www.emdr.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl9GoXIzBzQ
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18min
November 14, 2019Episode 109: Pet Grief Part Two
In this episode we discuss:
Different kinds of Pet Loss and why each has unique challenges
Do pets miss their owners in a divorce?
What can you do to actively move your grief forward
Why our bond with service animals complicates grief
Am I crazy for throwing a pet funeral?
And much more...
Special Guest: Adam Clark.
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16min
November 07, 2019Episode 108: Pet Grief Part One
Wendy Van De Poll, Certified End of Life and Pet Loss Grief Coach and Bestselling Author, joins me to discuss the tough topic of Pet Grief.
In this episode, we discuss:
How to mentally prepare for losing a pet
Should you be present when your pet is euthanized
Why we still trivialize pet loss grief
Should you get a new pet right away?
Should you throw away all the items from your deceased pet?
How to talk to kids about Pet Grief
And much more...
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18min

FAQs about On Grief: A Podcast about Death:

How many episodes does On Grief: A Podcast about Death have?

The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.