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- Meet Garrick! A Death Cafe Participant and Gamer - Gamer??
Garrick is a self-described gamer. He owns an escape room in Richland, WA, called PerplEXIT. We met at a Death Cafe and have had some one-on-one discussions as well. What could a gamer add to the death conversation? Plenty, and you have to listen to get the nuance of the relationship.
--Listen for two topics: Gear Fear and Acceptance. If you aren't a gamer you may think you won't learn anything interesting about death. Not true! For example, what is a "Death drill"? (14:44)
And how about:
--"Worry less, have more fun" (20:30).
--"I'm not the only one" (32:14).
http://www.perplexitpuzzlerooms.net
https://www.hbo.com/the-last-of-us
https://ffvii.square-enix-games.com/en-usHave questions? Send me a message!
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]49 min - When Do I Get My Turn?
We've covered active listening, starting conversations with those who need to share, and how to keep from shutting down conversation by turning the attention to ourselves. We want to be good listeners and display care for those folks speaking to us, but, when do We get to speak and share?
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Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.com
Reach me at [email protected]Facebook: While We're Still Here
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]6 min - Let's Talk About the Five Wishes
Created for people to have a somewhat more comprehensive advance directive, the Five Wishes form includes the elements of the advance directive, the health care power of attorney, a wallet card, and space to fill out special instructions. Take a listen...
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Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.com
Reach me at [email protected]Facebook: While We're Still Here
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]18 min - The Advance Directive - You Have Choices
Now that you've thought about who will speak and advocate for you should you be unable to speak for yourself, what will you include in your Advance Directive? This can be an emotional and difficult process. It's not a one-and-done document. You can and should review your AD when you have a new diagnosis or if you've learned something that has changed how you think about dying.
-Note- Around the two-minute mark, I mentioned primary care providers not able to spend 15 minutes to discuss your AD. It's not because they're not interested: it's more that they are pulled in so many directions they may not be able to sit with you during a regular checkup. Perhaps an appointment specifically to discuss these matters can be helpful.Have questions? Send me a message!
Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.com
Reach me at [email protected]Facebook: While We're Still Here
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]19 min - How do I Choose My Healthcare Proxy, Healthcare Agent, or Power of Attorney for Healthcare?
So, you've decided you want to ask someone to be your healthcare proxy, agent, or POA for healthcare. Have you considered them carefully, to make sure they are the best choice? Have you chosen alternates? Listen in to find out what considerations you should make in choosing your healthcare proxy, agent, or POA.
Each state has their own name for this individual or these individuals. Check online for the forms.Have questions? Send me a message!
Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.com
Reach me at [email protected]Facebook: While We're Still Here
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]15 min - Will You Be Mine? What is a Health Care Proxy?
Maybe Valentine's Day (or the day after) is as good a day as any to designate your health care proxy, or at least have a conversation with whom you'd want to advocate for you should you become unresponsive, or for whatever reason unable to communicate. Learn about the Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare: listen in.
Have questions? Send me a message!
Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.com
Reach me at [email protected]Facebook: While We're Still Here
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]15 min - Where Do You Wish to Spend Your Last Days?
This is what I would consider to be a foundational question you'll want to ask yourself as you consider your end of life. You have options. You'll want your loved ones to know your choices: Your ideal choice, the adequate choice, and the acceptable choice, based on finances and support system. You can also choose not to choose.
Have questions? Send me a message!
Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.com
Reach me at [email protected]Facebook: While We're Still Here
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]21 min - It's Time to Get Real
Let's dig in and talk about the really tough topics. We've learned about thanatology, conversation, why to have one, and how to be a good listener.
But what is it we're supposed to talk about? Unless we address our own dying and death and how we would like our end of life to be, how can we talk about it with those folks who may be speaking for us some day?
Facing each day knowing we will die actually makes living more fulfilling. Come on in and see where 2024 takes us.Have questions? Send me a message!
Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.com
Reach me at [email protected]Facebook: While We're Still Here
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]17 min - Four Letters, a Heck of a Punch!
I've been thinking about this episode for a while now, and my encounter with a stranger was what I needed to record and bring it to you. Four letters: how can four letters make up a word that carries so much power? Sometimes, this word is THE BEST word for the job. I can't deny it.
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Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.com
Reach me at [email protected]Facebook: While We're Still Here
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]9 min - Can a Deck of Cards Start a Conversation?
It sure can! We bought our son a deck of conversation starters when he was visiting over Christmas and it was fun going through some of the topics, which were light and fun. Since this show is about dying and death and having conversations about end of life, I present you with the End of Life Deck. This comes from the makers of the Death Deck.
When a caregiver is building a trust relationship with a client this deck can be helpful in breaking the ice or at least getting to know one another. For family members, it can be a way to bring up tough subjects we encounter as one is aging and facing their end of life.
https://thedeathdeck.comHave questions? Send me a message!
Listen and learn about death doula work: https://whilewerestillhere.com
Reach me at [email protected]Facebook: While We're Still Here
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]12 min
About While We're Still Here
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My parents died within five months of each other. It was a blur. Several years later, to help a friend discuss her end of life, I went to a Death Cafe. That was it. No going back. Now the subject…
of dying and death is a topic of daily conversation. Once we acknowledge that 100% of us will die, we can begin to understand the importance of sharing our final wishes and we can work at leaving nothing unsaid to our people. We can empower others to do the same. Let's discuss how to live for today knowing that we all will die.