The Death Diaries

On this episode I talk with Carl Öhman, a doctoral candidate at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. His research looks at the ethical and political challenges that arise from the growing volume of ‘digital human remains’ – data left by deceased users – on the internet. This includes questions of about what happens to our data when we die, what should we do with dead people's data? And who should decide?

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On this episode, I talk with The Death Deck founders Lisa Pahl and Lori LoCicero. Their motivation and desire to help people become comfortable with conversations about mortality and end of life wishes led to their partnership and creation of the game.

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On this episode, I talk with Dr. Page Yaxley, a board-certified Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine veterinarian at The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. We talk about quality and end of life care for animals.   Links:

A year ago today I was nervous as hell to hit publish on the very first episode of The Death Diaries. If you haven’t heard it, I encourage you to go back and look for Episode 1, 'Introducing the Death Diaries.‘

In this bonus episode, I share three things I've learned from starting this podcast.

On this episode I talk with Gail Rubin, CT, The Doyenne of Death, author and coordinator of the Before I Die New Mexico Festival. 

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On this episode I talk with Cal Cates, Executive Director at Healwell. We talk about their obsession with death and end of life care massage. 

Our first live episode from Iona Senior Services features Sally Craig. She talks about the death of her husband, caring for bodies at home after death and dating. 

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On this episode I talk with Darlene Garcia, who unexpectedly one day became a widow. She's a grief recovery specialist, self love coach and HR consultant who's on a mission to give a grief a voice.

On this episode I talk with a former atheist turned religious sister, Theresa Aletheia Noble, about remembering your own death and Momento mori.

On this episode I talk with Dr. Donna Grant Wilcox, an ordained chaplain, speaker, author and comedian who has attended more than 400 deaths. 

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https://www.donnagrantwilcox.com/

https://www.facebook.com/DrDonnaGrantWilcox/

On this episode Paul talks with Andrew who hasn't opened up in years about the deaths of two very important people.

On this episode I talk with Mark Zavoyna, the Operations Manager of the Anatomical Donor Program at Georgetown University's School of Medicine.

On this episode I talk with Kimberly C. Paul, who shares about her Live Well Die Well Tour and the inspiration behind it all. Kimberly left her 17-year hospice career and dream job to hit the road with her German Shepherd, Haven to connect with people and communities.

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In September of 2017, Francesca's mom was diagnosed with multiple myeloma — a rare, incurable cancer of the plasma cells found in bone marrow.

Her dad died less than two years earlier.

When the Saraco's learned of the cancer, Francesca took on the role of her mother's primary caregiver.

It was a challenging, scary, overwhelming and wonderful time in her life. This is her story.

Link to Francesca's video, 'CAREGIVER'

On this episode we chat with Paul Williams, Executive Director of Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C. 

We talk about how he got into the cemetery business and what people can expect when they work with a cemetery.

He shares his own personal story of being struck by lightning...twice.

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On this episode we hear from Hoff, who shares with us his journey from avoiding death to embracing it. You'll learn how he's channeled it to create a healthier and happier lifestyle while preparing for his own death. 

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What's it like to mourn the death of someone still alive? Rebecca Gunter joins us on this episode to share her story.

You can read Rebecca's writings at https://medium.com/@rebeccagunter_

On this episode Justin C. shares his personal story about what it's like that his grandpa and dad (aka Sidekick) both died before he turned 30. 

On this episode I talk with Sarah Farr, an end-of-life doula in the Washington DC area. She’s founder of Death Positive DC and a death cafe host. Not sure what that a death cafe is? Listen to this episode to find out.

Everyone and everything on this planet will face the same fate. Stories make it easier. These are those. This is The Death Diaries. Real People. Real Stories.

If you (or someone you know) has an experience or a story you'd like to share, head on over to thedeathdiariespodcast.com and let us know.