End of Life Conversations: Normalizing Talk About Death, Dying, and Grief
What if we could normalize and destigmatize conversations about death and dying, grief, and the many types of loss in our lives?
In this podcast, we'll share people’s experiences with end-of-life. We have reached out to experts in the field, front-line workers, as well as friends, neighbors, and the community, to have conversations about their experiences with death, dying, grief, and loss.
Our goal is to provide you with information and resources that can help us all navigate and better understand this important subject.
Reverent Mother Annalouiza Armendariz and Reverend Wakil David Matthews have both worked for many years in hospice as chaplains and volunteers, and in funeral services and end-of-life planning and companionship. We offer classes on end-of-life planning, grief counseling, and interfaith (or no faith!) spiritual direction.
We would love to hear your feedback and stories. You can email us at endoflifeconvo@gmail.com.
Please subscribe to our Substack here: https://endoflifeconvos.substack.com
We want to thank Wakil and his wife's children for the wonderful song that begins our programs. And we want to thank our excellent editor, Sam Zemkee. We also acknowledge that we live and work on unceded indigenous peoples' lands. We thank them for their generations of stewardship, which continues to this day, and honor them by doing all we can to create a sustainable planet and support the flourishing of all life, both human and more-than-human.
Episodes
Processing Collective Trauma After Police Violence: Healing Strategies for Individuals & Communities
On Call 24/7 | The Difficult Reality of Being a Female Funeral Director: What does it take?
Kicking the Bucket Podcast with Andee Kinzy
The Difference That Changes Everything | Psychological Healing When a Cure Isn't Possible
You Need to Know That it is Possible to Find Real Life Compassionate End of Life Care
A Pocket Guide Caregivers Need - You're Not Alone in These Final Conversations
Biodiversity Loss and The Secret Role of Art as a Way to Cope with Ecological Despair
3 Things You Need to Know About Open Air Cremation and Green Burial
What if Your Last Day Could be the BEST Day EVER?
The Simple TRUTH About Medical Aid in Dying Laws
What Happens When We Face Death Together?
What Happens When Psychedelics Meet End of Life Care?
Top 3 Ways to Unite Death Doulas, Grief Coaches, and Healers with Jessica Sadler
The Surprising Push For Open Air Cremation In America with Brett Nicoletti
Halloween Special Episode - Worldwide Death Rituals and The Connection Between Death and Love
Can Art and Conversation about Death REALLY Change Your Life?
How Do You Cope With Loss with Chrystal Pennic
Why Do We Only Get Three Days to Grieve with Dr Bob Baugher
When an Elder Reminds Us To Celebrate Death and Reimagine Funerals with Jess Wakefield
Season 4 Memories That Will Surprise You!
How Just a Few Songs Can Lift Your Spirits with Tim Ringgold
The Secrets to Healing One Day at a Time with Christine Jurisich
Why Funeral Care Is More Than You Think!