While We're Still Here

In the past couple of weeks death has hit many people I care about, and I could not move forward with my plan since Death has its own plan. Instead, I have shared some thoughts about how life is interrupted by death, how we try to comfort others, and how we might learn how to be present with our loved ones. 

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Today we are starting to put the pieces together--the subspecialties that make up Thanatology. Our overview last week was a great start, but let's dig deeper. What professions study biological/physical thanatology? Let's learn together. 

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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score. 
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]

In this episode I will define and start you on a journey of exploration into the field of thanatology. We will discover that the study of dying and death can provide medical answers, sort out emotions and behaviors at the end of life, and bring awareness to societal and cultural practices at the end of life and at the time of death. 
It's a big term that covers a broad range of study. Let's dig in! 

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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score. 
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]

Today I will be telling a sweet story about a kitten who impacted my life briefly but left a lasting impression. He showed me whimsy and tears, joy and sadness at the same time. 
Also, I experienced a Steel Magnolias moment while I was with Tux that brings the idea of joy in sadness to life. 

Steel Magnolias is a film released in 1989, directed by Herbert Ross. 
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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score. 
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]

You've heard me talk, now learn about what brought me to become so passionate about the death conversation. 

I describe my experience as a Death Cafe host. If you're looking to join in a Death Cafe in your area, check out deathcafe.com.

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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score. 
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]

I'm so glad you're listening today. You get to hear about the mistake that started me on this path of discussing dying and death. I'd like to say I learned the lesson right away but that was not the case.
Today's message inspired me to coin the phrase "whimsy and tears". It sums up how I see the death conversation. Both elements of the phrase, whimsy and tears, have brought me through some tough, tough conversations, periods of grief and sadness, and have elevated my joy. 
I hope you see what I mean as you listen. 

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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score. 
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]

Welcome! You know, we all will do it, so why don't we talk about it? There are so many reasons that I have come across over the years about why I don't talk about dying and death, and now I'd like to open a conversation with my listeners, to talk about hard things; to say what needs to be said to whom we need to say it, before we die. It doesn't have to be scary. It's a conversation. One I sure want to have while I'm Still Here. 

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Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.com 
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Starting with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score. 
The logo artwork was provided by Maddie's Plush Pouch - [email protected]