While We're Still Here

We all go through tough times and sometimes situations seem insurmountable. Loving one another in a way they feel loved can be such a beautiful gift. If you can receive love in this way as well, that really tough situation may just seem a little less daunting. Taking advantage of the moment of sunshine, a warm smile, or something that makes us laugh can set aside the worries and heaviness - even for just a moment - but the FEELING of being loved can sometimes give us just enough strength to move through the tough situation one more day. Taking time to love our loved ones in a way they need to be loved can be as simple as asking the question: How can I love you today? 

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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]

We sure had a great time together for my last interview of 2023. These women are charming, smart, thoughtful, and just a treat to have on the show. I hope you enjoy the final question of the interview. Lots more in store for 2024. Stay tuned.

Podcast mentioned: Terrible, Thanks for Asking  -  https://ttfa.org
End of LIfe Deck - https://thedeathdeck.com
https://tumbleweird.org

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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 met these two women, Sarah and Shanel, over the summer at a Death Café. While we both host/ed Death Café, their vibe is different than when I hosted. It reminds me that each person has a unique perspective to share with the world. They bring that vibe into the show, and I know you'll feel it as we talk together.
Bonus: To keep this episode from being too long, I saved a little nugget from this interview for next week. We laughed a lot and the ladies answered my last, last question so well, I wanted to share it with you. But that's for next week. 

Podcast mentioned: Terrible, Thanks for Asking  -  https://ttfa.org
End of LIfe Deck - https://thedeathdeck.com
https://tumbleweird.org

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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 angry and now I feel guilty for that, because you're gone--forever. Is it wrong for me to be angry?

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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]

Candy Chang was in deep grief, feeling so heavy and alone. She got an idea and now it's a global movement. Check it out.


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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]

Our old family roles can resume when we gather, even though we live our present personal lives differently. Do I want to behave like I did when I was a kid, or teenager, or young adult when I'm with my parents, siblings and cousins? No. Do I want to behave as the adult I am today? Yes! I'd like to say I showed up as the adult, but I often reverted to the younger role without realizing it. 
Are we doomed to keep falling back to our old roles? 

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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 once again am rearranging my recording space/office/guest room in anticipation of a visit from my son. In doing this I came across a special memento I had set aside a few months back to share with you all. Since it popped out at me again I figured now would be good a time to share it. 
Dave was a high school friend. I attended my first rock concert with him and our group of friends. We had good times together. When he was tragically taken from this world I was hit hard by the loss. I was young and had not experienced death this closely yet. 
Dave lives on in my memories and photographs taken through our years as friends. Now that I have shared it, the memento will return to its place in my notebook of memories, but Dave's memory resides in my heart forever. 

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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 haven't done this well in my younger years, but I strive to improve as I age. I will be the elderly family member one day, sitting in a corner, not engaging with the others. I don't want to become resentful and cranky. I want my family to know that I still have value. How can I begin the shift?

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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'll explain this movement to help family caregivers and be the 'eyes and ears' for Hospice. I have tremendous respect for Hospice. They helped me and taught my family and me so much when our parents were dying. I presently am a Hospice volunteer. What Hospice nurses do day in and day out, all through the night, and so much more brings peace and some comfort to the family members doing the bulk of caregiving for someone with a life-limiting illness or disease. They offer social workers, chaplains, art/music therapy, pet therapy, and education.
They cannot, however, be with patients and family 24/7. This is where an end of life doula can be of help. Take a listen...

https://www.doulagivers.com Suzanne O'Brien offers free trainings for families wishing to learn how to care for a dying family member as well as training courses for those wishing to become a doula professional.

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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 wouldn't call myself a hypocrite if you asked me, but something happened today to make me realize, I just might be a hypocrite. I bring you this episode, unplanned, based on events of the morning. 

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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]