Linda Barnard talks with us about her journey to becoming an End-of-Life doula. She started her business Heading Home OC after noticing a need for helpers that specialized in death preparation. Not all the people that death doulas help are terminally ill; some want help to prepare for their death to relieve stress for their survivors. Join us for our talk with this truly inspirational person. For further information on this interview: https://bit.ly/2SvPfek Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...
Jun 16, 2021•26 min
This week Everyone Dies team member, Victoria Lynn Bentley talks with us about emerging from COVID quarantine and reclaiming our lives. Victoria is a licensed professional counselor and discusses reopening ourselves to vulnerability, the value of mindfulness and the use of Telehealth to have someone to talk to about our fears and anxiety. For more information on this interview and contact: https://bit.ly/3zbAEVN Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/everyone-dies--...
Jun 09, 2021•39 min
Everyone Dies had the pleasure of talking with Bill Guggenheim about after-death communications (ADC) which are contacts from someone who has died directly to us by the dead without a medium. We can’t make it happen, we do not control it…it either occurs or it doesn’t. One of the first books that took a data gathering approach to these communications was published in 1995 by Bill and Judy Guggenheim in their book, Hello From Heaven!. In it, they share 353 stories from people about ADC, stories f...
Jun 04, 2021•39 min
Children have questions about everything. This week Dr. Marianne Matzo is talking with William the Fifth and his mother Lorilei about why people die, how people die (William talks a bit about bayonets and the American Revolution), and what happens after death. William is fascinated with zombies and Michael Jacksons’ “Thriller” video, so, our interview includes the evolution of zombies. A resource to help you talk to children about death is Everyone Dies and yes, it is normal (Vanitas Press, 2020...
May 26, 2021•35 min
Caring for a loved one with dementia is extremely hard work. We were pleased to talk with Ellie about alternatives to medications in the management of dementia symptoms. Ellie is a registered nurse and herbalist who worked for 20 years as a hospice nurse. In the 1990s, she worked with many patients as an herbalist, helping them to discover ways to find comfort. Though she could not offer cures for their life-threatening diseases, she was able to help them extend their lives with a focus on enjoy...
May 19, 2021•35 min
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ken Doka to our show this week. Join us as we talk about what it takes to heal and go on after a loss. Dr. Doka is an expert on grief work, and we are so pleased to offer his wisdom to you on our show. Dr. Doka has keynoted conferences throughout North America as well as Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. He participates in the annual Hospice Foundation of America Teleconference and has appeared on CNN and Nightline. In addition, he has served as a consultant...
May 12, 2021•53 min
We have met Michael in previous interviews when he talked about caring for his wife with Huntington’s. Janet, his wife, died 1/10/21 and on Easter Sunday Michael became engaged. In this podcast, we talk about dating after Janet’s death and how Michael sees love and life for his future. For information and contact: https://bit.ly/3umVQFh Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/everyone-dies--4495229/support ....
May 05, 2021•44 min
Our show this week is pleased to share with you an interview with Jane Nelson, CEO of the Oklahoma Nurses Association since 2002. We talk about the challenges of providing support and work/life balance in nursing. 91% of nurses are women; in other professions, large numbers of women left their jobs during the pandemic to care for and home-school their children. Nurses, because of their essential role in health care were unable to do this which added additional stress to their lives. For more inf...
Apr 28, 2021•43 min
Mike Ward is a Detroit-based singer and songwriter who writes about coming to terms with aging, loss, and death. His most recent album, The Darkness, and the Light was released on 1/26/21. This week Mike and I talked about a song he wrote for his father called Wrestling with Ghosts. His father was relatively healthy until his death at age 95, but not without much loss and grief. For additional information and contact :https://bit.ly/32FCj6J Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...
Apr 21, 2021•26 min
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Eli Pollard, the Executive Director at the World Parkinson Coalition. The Coalition convenes a World Parkinson’s Congress every three years to bring together patients, care partners, researchers, and health care practitioners to further the conversation regarding solving the puzzle of this disease. Eli brings her passion for her work and a great deal of information about Parkinson’s Disease to this interview. For more information on Parkinson Disease...
Apr 14, 2021•32 min
We have met Michael in previous interviews when he talked about caring for his wife with Huntington’s. Janet, his wife, died 1/10/21 and since then Michael has moved and started a new job. Join us for a discussion about this post-caretaker stage of Michael’s life. We hope you benefit and learn something new from this interview. For contact information on this interview: https://bit.ly/31U8nUg Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/everyone-dies--4495229/support ....
Apr 07, 2021•37 min
Calgary musician Allan Roy Wilson is our guest this week and talks about his new album. This work is the result of that two-year writing session that began in August 2018 is “I Just Want You to Come Home,” a 10-song CD Wilson penned in honor of his son, Josh, who died of cancer in 2000. You don’t want to miss this incredible discussion about loss and grief. For more information and Contact: https://bit.ly/39xywfU Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/everyone-dies-...
Mar 31, 2021•29 min
We are thrilled to have talked to Connie M. Baker this week. Connie lives in Oklahoma City, surrounded by family and friends. She has degrees in Family Relations and Child Development. Through the years she has studied different healing modalities and exploring how people heal. She is a HeartMath Mentor and Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. After being diagnosed with cancer she wrote a book about building resilience and thriving while facing cancer. For more information on this interview and...
Mar 24, 2021•32 min
Our guest this week is Shawn Kennedy who is the Editor in Chief of the American Journal of Nursing. Shawn, along with her colleagues Diana Mason and Kristi Westphaln published an Opinion article in Newsweek about the effect of visiting policies in hospitals and nursing homes during the Covid pandemic. The restrictive visiting policies have sacrificed family-centered care and human connection to maintain safety, but these authors suggest that it is time to make some adjustments to support family ...
Mar 10, 2021•37 min
Our guest this week is Darlene Domanik, co-author of the recently released children’s book “Everyone Dies and yes, it is normal” published by Vanitas Press, LLC. Given the unprecedented number of deaths related to Covid-19, children need a clear paradigm regarding why death happens. A review of other books for children that attempt to address this question often leaves the reader still wondering why death occurs. Everyone Dies does not shy away from the fact that death is a natural part of life ...
Mar 03, 2021•35 min
Our guest this week is Lori Jackson, a well-known travel writer who after the death of her brother goes in search of information about the Grim Reaper. Lori Erickson is one of America’s top travel writers specializing in spiritual journeys and is an Episcopal deacon. She’s the author of the memoir Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God, which was a finalist for the 2017 Travel Book of the Year INDIES Award from Foreword Reviews. She lives in Iowa City, Iowa, with her husban...
Feb 24, 2021•38 min
Dr. Marianne Matzo’s guest this week is James Kawainui, a Native Hawaiian Healer, who comes from many generations of Kahuna (mystics and healers). He talks about the presence in our everyday lives and how being present helps us decided what to do next. For more information on this interview: http://bit.ly/2ZrcTZg Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/everyone-dies--4495229/support ....
Feb 17, 2021•34 min
Our guest this week is Janet Douglas who, while attending a wedding in England, had a major stroke. She spends a great deal of time working on her rehabilitation program and then wrote a book about her experiences. Her story gives a rare glimpse into what it is to have a stroke and the challenges of rehabilitation. For more information on this interview and contact information: https://bit.ly/3cZDTXF Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/everyone-dies--4495229/supp...
Feb 10, 2021•33 min
Mike Ward is a Detroit based singer and songwriter who writes about coming to terms with aging, loss, and death. His most recent album, The Darkness, and the Light was released on 1/26/21. Mike and I talked about this new album and his perspectives on aging and loss and how this is expressed in his music. For more information and contact: http://bit.ly/2KRFwei Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/everyone-dies--4495229/support ....
Jan 27, 2021•33 min
Luke’s mother was 75 when he started to notice that she was diagnosed with brain cancer and metastasis to her lungs. She rapidly declined to the point where she could no longer speak, was bedridden, and unable to swallow. The decision was made to place her in a care home for end-of-life care. Every day Luke and his father visit her, and Luke feels strongly that she would not want to live this way. In this interview, Luke talks about how angry he feels that England has laws against assisted death...
Jan 21, 2021•39 min
Our guest this week is Becky Jackson whose son died from liver failure five years ago after a long history of drug addiction. Becky has developed a model of recovery therapy called Inner Family Healing which is helping the different parts of ourselves grieve and heal. She offers an interesting perspective on grief and discusses her new book which is a workbook for doing this healing work. For futher information on this interview: http://bit.ly/35BtCfO Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...
Jan 13, 2021•27 min
Polly is like any other mother of four adult children in her commitment to their success and happiness. One day her third son went to his parents to tell them he had been misusing opioids for four years, which started a rollercoaster of detox and relapses. One day he went missing and was found in his car, dead from an overdose of oxycontin laced with fentanyl. Polly talks about how overwhelming a sudden death is, the stigma, guilt, anger, and tremendous grief that affects the entire family. We h...
Jan 08, 2021•31 min
We have heard Stevan’s story from diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis to lung transplant. This week we talk about life after a lung transplant. Join us to learn more about Stevan’s experience with a complex medication regimen, immunosuppression, and increased risk for skin cancer. For more information on this discussion: http://bit.ly/3o4bwu3 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/everyone-dies--4495229/support ....
Dec 30, 2020•29 min
Dr. Marianne Matzo’s interview is with Steven Lemke on Chronis Illness and Fatigue. The bustle of the holidays can leave us exhausted. So can life. Fatigue is especially present after surgery and when you have a chronic illness. This week we talk to Stevan Lemke who has been living with Chronic Illness for the last eight years. Steven shares with us how he has learned to live with fatigue For more information on this interviedw: http://bit.ly/3aDbHsk Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...
Dec 23, 2020•33 min
Holidays: One of the Most Difficult Times of the Year Holidays are stressful for many people, but the holiday season is even harder in the face of loss and grief. This week Everyone Dies debuts our team member, Victoria Lynn Bentley. Victoria is a licensed therapist who discusses self-care practices that we can do to help us handle a holiday while grieving. Join us for this interview with Victoria who has many insights to offer regarding coping through the holidays. Perhaps you could provide how...
Dec 16, 2020•30 min
Michael is married to Janet who has Huntington’s disease and dementia; he wasn’t prepared to be Janet’s caregiver, but he has learned a lot in the last 12 years. This week he talks about how relationships, perspectives, and relationships change when your partner has a progressive, terminal disease. Join us for this interview with Michael who has many insights to offer regarding being a care partner to a terminally ill spouse. For contact information on this interview:https://bit.ly/3gtqcjj Becom...
Dec 09, 2020•35 min
Anita Myers, CPC, CRCS, the author of “Hearts Do Matter” is our guest this week as we celebrate Children’s Grief Awareness Day on 11/19/2020. The story is about a little girl who has a very special relationship with her mother. Her mother promised she would always be with her, and she shows in the book that she kept her promise in the most loving way. Finding hearts through her daily life built an inspiration that touched not only her heart but the hearts of her family as she got married and had...
Nov 18, 2020•40 min
Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain; it has no cure. It has a broad impact on a person’s ability to function and usually results in movement, thinking (cognitive), and psychiatric disorders. Michael’s wife, Janet, was diagnosed with this disease 12 years ago at age 58 and he has been her care partner ever since. Janet is now receiving hospice support and Michael talks very openly about the challenges o...
Nov 11, 2020•39 min
We met Noelle a few weeks ago when I interviewed her about caring for her mother with hospice support. Since we last talked to her, her mother died last month after five and a half months in hospice. Nicole describes those five months as a “slow free fall” and her current state of grief as feeling numb. The death of a parent is a profound loss; both because of the relationship that came before and despite the relationship that came before. Parental loss in midlife may result in lingering feeling...
Nov 04, 2020•35 min
Have you ever looked at your pet and wondered what they were thinking? Do they love you unconditionally or are they going to smother you in your sleep? This week we talked to Rae Ramsey a Pet Communicator/Pet Psychic. A person who can perceive information that is unavailable to the normal senses could be considered a psychic. Rae realized she had this gift when she was in kindergarten and can talk to both living and dead pets. For more information on this interview: https://bit.ly/3oyFmr7 Hope y...
Oct 28, 2020•35 min
