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In this podcast episode is  Dr. Casey Sanders and we delve into two taboo topics in our culture: sex and death. 

It's important to note that our conversation will not go into sexually explicit content. Instead, we aim to promote healthy dialogues among loved ones. 

Dr. Casey Sanders, is a 35-year-old chiropractor and podcast host from Fort Worth, Texas.

He is co-host, alongside his wife Kari,  of the podcast "Cum With KC".

Through their podcast, Dr. Casey and Kari aim to bridge the gap between monogamous and polyamorous couples, offering insights into the world of sexual exploration and liberation. 

Their goal is to create a safe and easy space where conversations can take place, finding common ground and understanding.

In this episode, we talk about initiating age-appropriate conversations early on about sex and death, and how that can establish a foundation of trust and open communication within our families.

Both sex and death are often shrouded in silence and discomfort, primarily because we lack the necessary knowledge and guidance to broach these subjects. 

By exploring these seemingly taboo topics, individuals can equip themselves with valuable insights and understanding. 

The more we explore these areas, the better prepared we become in dealing with them. 

Click the links below to listen to find Dr. Casey Sanders and listen to Cum With KC.

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In this podcast episode, Alison Kepple is the guest speaker who shares insights into the differences between palliative care and hospice care.

Alison is a Palliative Care Social Worker, End-of-Life Doula, and Psychopomp based in central New Jersey. 

She fulfills her sacred duties by providing support to hospitalized individuals and their families through serious illness and injury, normalizing the dying process, and offering end-of-life education to interdisciplinary staff. 

In addition to her professional roles, Alison is a wife, mother, and cat owner. 

She highlights the role of death doulas as volunteers working with the palliative care team in a hospital setting. 

She discusses how palliative care encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs, and involves a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers.

Listeners interested in incorporating the support of death doulas within a hospital setting will find this episode valuable, she shares tips on establishing a death doula volunteer program. 

Alison also discusses her personal experience with loss with the death of her father at a young age and how it impacted her and her family.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with my friend Teri Brown, a talented singer/songwriter, about her journey of personal growth and transformation. 

Teri opened up about the evolution of her spiritual beliefs and how they have reshaped her perspective on death and dying. 

She also shared her experiences with psychedelics and the profound impact they have had on managing anxiety and depression.

Teri emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and body positivity as integral parts of her transformation. 

Society often imposes unrealistic standards, and it's easy to fall into a cycle of self-judgment and negativity. 

Teri realized that true transformation starts with self-love and acceptance. 

Embracing her body and celebrating its uniqueness has been a transformative experience that has allowed her to find happiness and fulfillment.

Her story serves as a powerful reminder that true growth begins with self-love and embracing our individuality.

You can find Teri on Instagram @teribrownmusic and her website https://teribrownmusic.com/ 

To hear her band, check them out on Instagram @3rowbackmusic

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​​Kat Zammuto, a woman of mixed French and Brazilian heritage, has spent the majority of her life residing in the United States. 

Growing up in California, she was exposed to the world of entertainment and modeling from a very young age, thanks to her father's occupation as a TV and video producer.

Kat's artistic inclinations extend across various creative domains. 

Equipped with experience in modeling, acting, and digital media, as well as a degree in Business and Communications, she has managed to diversify her pursuits and achieve success in a wide range of projects.

Kat went through the profound loss of both her mother and her husband within a short period of time. 

She shares her experiences of grief, navigating the dating scene in her 40s, and embarking on a journey of self-discovery through the creation of her own podcast "Kat on the Loose - Sex, Dating & Relationships."

A lot of what Kat shares is how the death of her loved ones helped her to appreciate life so much more, letting go of stress and anxiety in exchange for gratitude and living life fully.

You can find out more about Kat and listen to her podcast in the links below.

https://bio.site/katzammuto

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kat-on-the-loose-sex-dating-relationships/id1526070318

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In this episode, my guest is Suzanne Anderson, she has worked as a psychologist, author, coach, leadership consultant, and transformational teacher for over 30 years.

We talk about her new book “You Make Your Path By Walking” which she wrote after her beloved husband took his life, and how she used trauma and loss in a way that was profoundly transformational.

Part memoir, part guidebook, “You Make Your Path By Walking” accompanies readers on their own journeys through the barren landscape of trauma and grief, offering comfort, guidance, and inspiration to make meaning out of loss.

Whether you are going through a personal dark night or struggling with these uncertain and disruptive global times, this book offers a proven pathway to allow the breaking down to be the breaking open into a whole new way of living, loving, and leading.

Her book will be released on June 13, 2023, it is currently available for pre-sale on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Path-Walking-Transformational/dp/1647424429/

Suzanne believes that the current time is an initiatory period, where individuals can grow and find wholeness through experiences of loss and uncovering their true selves. Simply seeking the light is not enough; true self-discovery happens in the darkness.

Suzanne describes how during transitional periods in a culture, shadow elements that were previously ignored or excluded tend to surface. It is important to understand and integrate both the feminine and masculine aspects of ourselves, we need a deep connection between the feminine and masculine energies.

She blew my mind a little with the concept of "Kill the Queen," which suggests that two powerful women cannot coexist peacefully and often resort to making each other wrong or feeling inadequate.

Her first book “The Way of the Mysterial Woman Upgrading How You Live, Love, and Lead.” talks about how we can move beyond jealousy and embrace our own sense of enoughness and wholeness.

Website: https://mysterialwoman.com
Facebook: @MysterialWoman
Twitter: @MysterialWoman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mysterialwoman/ 

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My guest on the show today is Stephen Jenkinson, and he challenged me to think a little differently about what I believed to be true about death, dying, grief, and living life. I hope this interview does the same for you.

Stephen is the author of 6 books, a storyteller, musician, culture activist, a ceremonialist, and a grief literacy advocate with many years of experience. In this episode, he shares some of his wisdom with us.

In our society, death is often shrouded in silence and denial. But what if we could change the narrative and create a language that allows us to speak openly about dying? Acknowledging the importance of open and honest conversations surrounding this inevitable part of life is crucial. 

Stephen shares with the listeners how he has helped people to have honest conversations about death and dying.

Stephen is an advocate for embracing the realities of death and engaging in honest conversations with those nearing the end of their lives. Through his unique approach, Stephen challenges the prevailing death-phobic culture and seeks to foster a deeper understanding and acceptance of mortality.

He also shares with the listeners a bit about the work he does on stage with "A Night of Grief and Mystery” which is a unique experience that defies genres and captivates the soul. He has discovered that what they offer is not theater but a profound ceremony. This is not a morbid endeavor, but a two-hour show filled with storytelling, advocacy, and thought-provoking messages. They delve into the urgent dilemmas of our time, reminding each listener that the future lies within our grasp.

To find out more about Stephen Jenkinson, his work and any of his events see the links below.

https://orphanwisdom.com/events-list/

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My guest this week is Zil Eiler.

Life & Business Coach Zil Eiler is originally from São Paulo Brazil and she comes from a family of entrepreneurs where she learned foundational business concepts at a very young age. 

Today she lives in So Cal with her 3 kids and hubby, and has focused her efforts on Coaching coaches and entrepreneurs to gain the confidence, mindset shifts, and skills necessary to build a successful business their way.

Zil shares with us a bit about her experience of watching her mother, caring for her grandmother at the end of life, some of what her faith tells her the afterlife will be like, how she got through her husband almost dying, and how she uses death awareness in her coaching business.

Zil shares the tools she used to help calm her anxiety when her husband was hospitalized and how she had different age-appropriate conversations with each of her children.  

You can find Zil at the links below.

Social handles: IG @zileilercoaching

Website: www.zileiler.com

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This week is part two of my conversation with Jay Deutsch about the healing journey he went on after the death of his wife by suicide.

We will pick back up at the story of Jay being in the cemetery, the moment he forgave Larissa, and what life was like afterward.

After finding forgiveness, Jay gets thrown back into a dark night of the soul, triggered by a relationship with his twin flame.

During a two week rapid awakening, Jay woke up a different person.  Everything he believed for 49 years made no sense anymore and everything that he didn’t believe in made sense.

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Welcome back to Seeing Death Clearly. I'm your host, Jill McClennen, a death doula and end-of-life coach. 

The conversations I have with my guests may challenge you to think outside the box of what you believe to be true about death, dying grief, and learning to live life to the fullest.

This week's episode is a little different. 

I have a conversation with Jay Deutsche about the healing journey, he went on after the death of his wife by suicide. 

Because the finished episode ended up being about an hour long, I cut it in half.  

This week you'll get to hear the first half of the story. 

Jay talks about his first experiences with death,  how he and Larissa met, about her postpartum depression, and her first attempt at ending her life.

Then he goes on to share about the successful attempt at ending her life, the dark hole he went into, and the moment he was able to forgive her.

Next week, I'll bring the second part of his healing journey, he went through a dark night of the soul and came out the other side completely transformed. 

In the 31 episodes of the podcast that I have recorded, this is the only one that has made me cry during the interview. 

It's a really beautiful story of love and forgiveness. 

Be sure to come back next week to hear the rest of the story of how Jay has transformed his life after the death of his wife.

You don't wanna miss the end of this story of how after the shift he now uses his experience to help others. 

Jay talks next week about the work he does now with people, and about the Facebook groups he created, there are links here to all of them and you will hear more about them next week.

https://selfloveandmindsetcoach.com

https://www.facebook.com/selfloveandmindsetcoach

https://fb.com/groups/selfloveandmindsetcoach

https://fb.com/groups/learning2LOVEyourself

https://fb.com/groups/mylifeafterloss

https://fb.com/groups/griefsupportforyoungadults

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and share it with a friend.

If you want to be part of a death-positive community, to join in on discussions about death, dying, and living life; be sure to join my Facebook group End of Life Clarity Circle.  

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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, she is a general dentist by trade but ended up specializing in working with cancer patients.

Jessica kept wishing away the next 25 to 30 years, thinking she has to get through the dental profession and make it to retirement but working at the cancer center showed her that not everyone makes it to retirement and we need to live life today.  

We talk about her work with patients and how when you go through cancer treatments it may affect your teeth and gums, depending on what type of treatments you have.

The after-treatment care can and should involve a variety of different types of doctors so you have the best possible outcome.  

A lot of our conversation focuses on the role of community in our life and our death. 

There are new ways that people are creating community and connection, it is not only about the “traditional” family unit.  

Having conversations with a lot of people with different beliefs is also very important to our growth as human beings. 

Developing relationships with other people can lead us to feel very vulnerable but it is important to do this if we want a deep connection.  

Jessica does work with individuals on asking those hard questions, being vulnerable with yourself, and it's how you go about changing that inner voice.

If you're interested in connecting with her you can find her on her website https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com/and on all social media platforms with the same at Dr. Jessica Metcalfe. 

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