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While We're Still Here
Here we will be discussing dying, death, and how to share our thoughts about end of life choices, our wishes, fears, and concerns about asking tough questions. We will learn how to be a good listener. We can work at leaving nothing unsaid with those we love. Let's discuss how to have a Good Death.
Episodes
115 episodes
Some Goodbyes are Easy, Some Remain Difficult Forever
I am not saying goodbye today. I am saying so long for now. I didn't realize how quickly this day would arrive but here I am. Please reach out to me through my email or Facebook or LinkedIn. I'll be around in one form or another. Pausing feels ...
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Our Kids Don't Want Our Stuff, and Other Thoughts
Boy, what a tough few days I have had. There has been a lot of emotion churning inside me. I'll let you listen, but here are some key points in my mind that I want to get across to you:1. We hope to always have our memories, and therefore w...
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29:57
The Winds of Change
They're coming. We can't stop them. Change happens. How will you face change?Winds of Change, song by The Scorpions
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20:23
Life Span or Health Span - How Will You Spend Your Last Decade?
This is not a repeat episode but a repeat topic with a bonus - more updated information for us to consider as we age and face our end of life. While We're Still Here Episode dated 09/20/2023 "Are You Living Your Last Decade? How Would Y...
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35:20
When We Rush, We Miss Stuff - Can We be as Slow as Snails?
Snail mail that is. For years now, email has replaced old-fashioned "snail mail", which itself has been shadowed by the faster communication options such as texting and so on. Nonetheless, sometimes, receiving a written letter brings familiar m...
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21:31
Keep On Learning
I'm learning that I keep learning everyday. I'm sharing some of that learning today and hope to inspire you all to grab learning where you can get it. I learn professionally, of course. In my life and relationships, I appreciate the opportuniti...
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16:49
Just the Facts!
Here are some facts that I consider to be important reminders that we have work to do before we die.
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5:57
Is Laughter the Best Medicine?
Dr. Mandar Kataria thinks so, and many professionals agree. In the grief space, being able to find my laugh again was a big step forward to healing. Recently in a webinar, a doula mentioned laughter yoga. I marked that in my notes. I looked it ...
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6:51
Let's Take a Journey Through Grief - Meet Susan!
Susan is a woman you won't forget. Here's her story....BUT THERE IS A WARNING: Adult topics like suicide are mentioned. Please call 988 if you or someone you share this with may be struggling and want to speak with someone who can...
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1:11:25
More from Elizabeth Kubler Ross on Grief
I found this piece and wanted to share it with you all. Many of us are familiar with the stages of grief Dr. Kubler Ross established for terminally ill patients. What you'll hear in this episode may validate some feelings around grief.
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Season 3
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11:42
Tissue and Organ Donation - Give Life Before You Die
This won't be a deep dive into tissue and organ donation, more like a comparison to whole body donation. I have also included some facts that I believe are important and crucial to anyone considering this method of body disposition. Important l...
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11:35
Body Donation? Is that a thing?
Yes! I hadn't considered this as a green option for body disposition, but it checks the boxes so far as I have learned. https://www.ohsu.edu/body-donation
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Thought You Couldn't Become a Tree? There's Another Way
There are companies turning our loved ones' bodies into soil. Check it out. https://earthfuneral.comhttps://recompose.life
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Living Urn - When a Body Becomes a Tree
Many people I speak to have asked me about the idea of a body becoming a tree. Pretty cool concept since our collective conscience is becoming aware of greenhouse gases and toxic pollutants. Maybe this is the answer! Not so fast....
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8:20
I Wanted to Call, But....
How many times have we said that? How many times have we said that and still didn't do something? How many times did we miss our chance to reach out - forever? That can be a heavy thought to have in your brain. The heaviness can lead t...
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6:59
Want a Green Burial? How Can You Tell if You're Using a "Green Cemetery"?
Let's start talking green burial. First off, you may want to find a cemetery that follows green practices. The best way to find that is to look at the Green Burial Council website. Their directory lists certified cemeteries by their criteria, b...
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National Healthcare Decision Day
April 16 is the day! You can complete an Advance Directive and Power of Attorney for Healthcare any day, but why not take advantage of this national day? Look for an event near you. I am planning an event in my area and I am so excited to see h...
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Season 3
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5:31
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 list...
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Season 3
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48:31
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 t...
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Season 3
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5:23
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 ...
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Season 3
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17:28
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...
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Season 3
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18:51
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 consideratio...
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Season 3
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14:44
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 comm...
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14:47
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 accept...
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