We follow the poignant and uproarious journey of Miles Wood, a man grappling with the profound loss of his mother to ovarian cancer. Through his candid narration, Miles shares the intimate moments of caring for her until her last breath, lamenting the unsaid words and longing for one more chance to express his love. Alongside his grief, Miles reveals the void left by never knowing his father, humorously detailing his quest to find him. Despite the weight of his past, Miles's infectious humor and...
May 06, 2024•55 min•Ep. 155
The importance of estate planning before you die is something a lot of people should consider as it relates to our death and leaving our assets securely behind for our loved ones. We discussed the Probate process when someone dies without a will or a trust, the importance of a will vs a trust and organizing your assets before you die so the loved ones we leave behind can grieve a little easier. Kern Singh is a Founding Partner & President of the Singh Law Firm, and has served as trusted coun...
Apr 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 154
Barbie Herron Conkling has been deeply engulfed in death throughout her life including her inspirational son, Lyon Herron, who died from a 27 year battle with cancer. He embodied this "live life to the fullest" mentality from an early age after being born with a rare genetic mutation called Gardner's Syndrome. Barbie shares incredibly inspiring stories about her son who not only showed how to live but how to die. She continues to honors him today and taught me what a 'living memorial' is and how...
Apr 22, 2024•53 min•Ep. 153
How do you deal with child loss? Her first son, Lars, died in 2012 as an infant due to a severe brain condition. Shekinah Eliassen, CEO of George Mark Children’s House, a San Leandro, CA-based pediatric palliative care home, is committed to providing children and families with the same comprehensive and compassionate care that she received, and to carry forward George Mark’s work as the national beacon of excellence for pediatric palliative care. For more on George Mark Children's House: https:/...
Apr 15, 2024•43 min•Ep. 152
A Father's Journey Through Profound Loss with author Colin Campbell who lost both his children, Ruby & Hart, to a drunk driver that crashed into their family car. He's the author of "Finding The Words" which is a powerful account of one father's journey through unimaginable grief offering readers a new vision for how to more actively and fully mourn profound loss. To purchase his book "Finding The Words": https://colincampbellauthor.com/finding-the-words/ For more on Colin Campbell: https://...
Apr 08, 2024•51 min•Ep. 151
Nora McInerny, author, a speaker, and the host of Terrible, Thanks for Asking, a podcast that lets people be honest about the hard things in life. She is also a remarried widow raising a beautiful blended family with her current, very much alive husband. She's experienced a heavy amount of grief and loss in a second miscarriage, father and husband in a short period of time. Her ability to share insights, lessons and humor in one beautiufl death and grief ball is incredible. Nora McInerny has bee...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 150
David Dastmalchian is an actor as seen in Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight, Ant-Man, CW's The Flash, The Suicide Squad and in his newest film Late Night With The Devil. David joined DEAD Talks to discuss his experience with grief, loss, addiction and his struggles with mental health. @dastmalchian on Instagram DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about...
Mar 25, 2024•35 min•Ep. 149
Recognized as one of today’s foremost experts on grief, Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the author of five books published in 22 countries. Led by her own experience in grief and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kinds of loss. It's always a blast to chat with Claire who has been on the podcast before. We spoke about her newest book "Conscious Grieving", why she w...
Mar 18, 2024•44 min•Ep. 148
Malaurie is a grounded, authentic, and caring psychic + medium who explains that she came from a long line of psychics and witches. As she describes it, "I try to keep it real and simple. No gimmicks, no pretenses, no bullshit. I’m not a crystal ball, but I can enter into a conversation with your guides and ancestors and see what they have to say. The answer might not always be what you want to hear but it is always grounded in love and with your greater good in mind". For more on Malaurie visit...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 147
GaTa is an American rapper and actor best known for his role in the hit FXX TV series Dave, as well as for being the hype man for rapper Lil Dicky throughout his career as well as on the show. GaTa is an artist and actor who joined DEAD Talks to talk about how he never got to know both his parent's who died when he was just 18 months old. He is the epitome of positivity and offers great advice for how we can all manage our way through grief, loss and life's trauma. Check out GaTa on instagram @...
Mar 03, 2024•36 min•Ep. 146
David Kessler is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life, even afterlife’s tragedies. He is the author of six books, including the new bestselling book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. He coauthored two books with Elisabeth Kubler Ross, including On Grief and Grieving updated her 5 stages for grief. His first book, The Needs of The Dying ...
Feb 25, 2024•50 min•Ep. 145
Vinny Fasline joins the show to chat about the loss of his father, his comedy career, and how it all intertwines. His father had SPS and died of lung cancer. What does it mean for a man to lose his father? How do you navigate grief? In this podcast episode, we hear from two guys in the Dead Dad Club. Vinny Fasline is a stand-up comedian and podcast host of My+One Podcast. He has been seen touring with Dane Cook, Nick Swardson, Michael Rappaport, Drew Lynch, Jamie Kennedy and more. Follow Vinny F...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 144
Kuri Bolger lost her mom, husband and two kids in the Winterset tornado that destroyed her parents’ Iowa home. The family tried to take shelter in time, and unfortunately, the storm was too strong. Bolger and her surviving son, 9-year-old Brysen, still live on today to tell the story, and Kuri's strength through her incredible grief and loss was a powerful conversation. Join the DEAD Talk Patreon for only $5 to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features: https:/...
Feb 12, 2024•35 min•Ep. 143
Dr. Jeffrey Long is an American author and researcher into the phenomenon of near-death experiences. A physician by training, Long practices radiation oncology at a hospital in Kentucky. Dr. Long has studied ad investigated thousands of near-death experiences and in this episode of DEAD Talks we seek to discuss if near-death experiences are real. He's been seen in Theo Von's podcast "This Past Weekend" and has authored the books "Evidence of the After Life" and "God And The After Life". Visit Dr...
Feb 05, 2024•48 min•Ep. 142
Ryan Soave is a distinguished Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an impressive 14-year tenure in mental health. His unwavering commitment to healing and transformation has made him a beacon of hope for those navigating the complexities of trauma, grief, and addiction. Currently serving as the Chief Clinical Officer of Guardian Recovery Network, a national leader in treatment services for adults and adolescents facing addiction and mental health challenges, Ryan brings his wealth of experience...
Jan 28, 2024•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 141
Known by most as “Sammy The Bull” was the underboss of the most powerful organized crime family in American History. After a total of 23 years in the mob, he decided to cooperate, formally agreeing to testify on November 13th, 1991. Sammy The Bull confessed his involvement in 19 different murders and in this episode he shares story after story of his life as a mobster. This episode taps into the mind of a hitman and a perspective of death never before shared on DEAD Talks. For more on "Sammy The...
Jan 22, 2024•54 min•Ep. 140
In this Near-Death Experience episode (NDE), Philip Siracusa died while at the dentist when he was 14 years old in 1981. During his near-death experience (NDE) he said he met a young girl while traveling in a beautiful garden and met his deceased grandparents. Philip hosts The Horsefly Chronicles Radio show on 105.3 and 107.7 Fm Radio Broadcasting Live from New Orleans on The United Public Radio Network. DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares...
Jan 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 139
Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LICSW, is a clinical psychotherapist, author, podcast host, TEDx speaker, and sought-after consultant with over twenty years of experience in trauma, grief, and loss. In this episode she shares with her experience of deteriorating mental health after her father's and mother's deaths in short succession and eventually receiving the same therapeutic support she offers her clients. Working with companies, organizations, executive teams, & individuals, Meghan and her t...
Jan 07, 2024•54 min•Ep. 138
Madison McGhee is investigating her own father's unsolved murder. She's a producer, filmmaker, director, and podcast host. She is best known for creating and hosting the hit investigative podcast, Ice Cold Case , her debut podcast. Madison shares intimate details on her investigation, if she's close to finding her father's murderer, and the all-encompassing process that includes the grief of losing her father at a young age. This episode gets into a real-life true crime story and the emotional i...
Jan 01, 2024•58 min•Ep. 137
British rapper AJ Tracey joins DEAD Talks to chat about his relationship with grief in his life, specifically with the Grenfell Tower Fire that took place in London in 2017. With more than 70 people died and many more injured, this fire in North Kensington shook London. This story of evolving collective grief, justice for the families and man-to-man discussion of life was a real honor. Listen to AJ Tracey on Spotify @ajtracey on Instagram Leave a 5 star review on Apple or Spotify to support DEAD...
Dec 26, 2023•40 min•Ep. 136
Mark Patterson had a near-death experience when he was 16 after excessively drinking at a party and went into cardiac arrest. Upon "crossing over" into the light, as he explains it, he was greeted by his Grandfather, who passed when he was a kid. He continues to share his story of how he was given a new soul during his near-death experience. This is not only a near-death experience testimony. It is a story of the information he came back with regarding the afterlife and more. What do you believe...
Dec 17, 2023•42 min•Ep. 135
Danielle LaRock, the host of the hit podcast National Park After Dark , lost her father at 19 and then her fiancé in 2022 - both unexpectedly. She shares how she went down a dark path prior to learning about herself, her grief and what it takes to continue life without the love of her life. When she's not here talking about her grief she hosts National Park After Dark which is a True Crime podcast for the "morbid outdoor enthusiast". For more on National Park After Dark: www.npadpodcast.com Foll...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 134
Ariya's mission is to help people connect to their "higher self". We spoke about specific deaths in her life including her having to grieve the loss of her mother and how it's lead to her helping and healing people. She is a Master Healer, Metaphysical Teacher, Medium, & Meditation Guide with the mission to help you connect with your Higher Self so you can create true soul level fulfillment in every aspect of your life. For more on Ariya please visit https://ariyalorenz.com/ DEAD Talks with ...
Dec 06, 2023•56 min•Ep. 133
Stephen Gray is a filmmaker and director for the feature documentary for Amazon Studios and his latest documentary, “ After Death ”. This film explores one of life's biggest mysteries - "What happens when we die?" with New York Times bestselling authors, doctors, scientists, and survivors. Stephen’s work also includes award-winning short films and commercials. This episode we dive into his findings documenting Near Death Experiences and how this was inspired by his own grief. DEAD Talks with Dav...
Nov 29, 2023•44 min•Ep. 132
Dr. Bobby Price is a certified plant-based nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and Doctor of Pharmacy. On this episode of DEAD Talks, he shares a more personal look into his youth and how his childhood trauma, including grief and loss, shaped who he is today. And, with that, the steps and processes of how he found healing through reflecting on what he went through throughout his life. For more on Dr. Bobby Price visit www.drbobbyprice.com DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bi...
Nov 22, 2023•41 min•Ep. 131
A few years ago, Emily lost her grandpa. Although surrounded by loving friends and family, grief still left her lonely and overwhelmed. She helped her mum wade through confusing and complex admin. Plus, long waiting lists made bereavement support hard to access. She knew there must be a better way. Emily launched Untangle in 2020 to help people navigate life after loss. Follow @untanglegrief for a great grief resource. DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each n...
Nov 15, 2023•37 min•Ep. 130
On January 18, 1989, Don Piper was on his way home from a conference in Texas when a semi-trailer truck struck his Ford Escort while crossing a bridge. A true story of death and life where he was pronounced dead at the scene, and for the next 90 minutes Don had a near-death experience where he tells us where he went and what he experienced. Don Piper is featured in the movie After Death , released in theaters in 2023. It is a fascinating film covering several near-death experience stories and ...
Nov 08, 2023•43 min•Ep. 129
He climbs skyscrapers without any harnesses or safety equipment. In this episode of DEAD Talks, we chat with French climber and stuntman Alexis Landot. Alexis has climbed a number of Skyscrapers including La Défense, the Montparnasse Tower and The Mercuriales Tower in Paris. We talk about his death anxiety, facing death, and rationalizing our fears of death. And, how all of this plays a role in his normal life regarding anxiety and everyday living. Connect with Alexis: https://www.instagram.com/...
Nov 01, 2023•39 min•Ep. 128
In this episode of DEAD Talks we chat with Ashley LeMieux who lost a child, and is a Grief and Bereavement expert with a master's Degree in Science. Ashley and Dave talk about the importance of acknowledging and experiencing our emotions. We must let our guard down and truly feel our feelings without attaching them to specific problems. Ashley shares some insight from the therapy world and touches on the societal expectation to quickly move on from grief, emphasizing that grief is something to b...
Oct 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 127
This episode is a reminder that loss can happen at any time and is a great insight for parents dealing with a grieving child or anyone who lost someone when they were young. Author and poet Whitney Hanson, shares her story of losing her best friend at 16. Whitney lets us in with her storytelling of how, as a young girl, she processed Grief, how she healed, and the hardest parts about it all. She is the author of Home and Climate, which has connected with thousands of readers adamantly through po...
Oct 18, 2023•24 min•Ep. 126
