The death of your sibling may receive little social acknowledgement, but the can affect you in many ways. Learn why it can have a profound and unique impact. This podcast is dedicated to Russell, the baby brother of Robert. In this Episode: 00:00 – Intro and Dedication 04:33 – Recipe of the Week: Two Brothers’ Chocolate Gobs 07:20 – Our Construct of the Afterlife and How it Consoles Us 13:23 – Why is the Death of a Sibling so Different? 32:29 – “12 Things I Learned from Losing My Brother” 39:41 – Outro The death of a family member can have a profound and long-lasting impact on the entire fa ..read more

Grief groceries are a meaningful and practical way to extend support to those navigating the challenging path of grief. The next time a loved one is going through a difficult time, skip the “let me know what I can do” offer and drop off grief groceries instead. Provide comfort and emotional support that is needed with a simple, yet meaningful and practical gesture. Listen to learn some great ideas on what to include in your "care package." In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 02:02 - Recipe of the Week: Homemade Slow-Cooker Bread ..read more

In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death for American children and teens in the United States, overtaking motor vehicle accidents. Firearm violence - which includes accidental death related to firearms, suicide, mass shootings, and homicides - has become a health crisis. Many of these deaths are preventable with a few safety steps...learn what you can do in this episode.  We are not providing opinions about owning firearms, but rather to promote health and safety.  In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 03:48 ..read more

Parental death in midlife may result in lingering feelings of loneliness, feeling alone on the earth for the first time in their lives. Their death can bring back memories of former losses, unresolved conflicts, and doubts about life’s purpose. Knowing that we are not alone as we struggle with this change in our life can help adjust to a world without our parents. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 06:10 – Recipe of the Week, Ding Dong Cake 08:11 – Palm Beach’s Pet Cemetery 10:22 – Interview: Coping with the Death of a Complicate ..read more

When we plan for our inevitable death, we can make our end of life easier for our loved ones. Life is hard, loss is hard, grief is hard. A final gift we can offer those who love us is to have our paperwork in order so they do not have to expend their energy on these details. Learn what kinds of things you can put in your advance care planning so healthcare decisions and your last wishes are honored. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 05:23 – Overlooked No More: "Rockin' Granny" Cordell Jackson 12:14 – Recipe of the Week – Lemon C ..read more

Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) are a technology that many people have, especially if they survived cardiac arrest or have a heart condition that causes dangerous heart rhythms. ICDs are a great technology, but at some point a decision may need to be made about continued use or turning it off. This show will help you understand the issues involved and five considerations for making this decision. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 02:03 – Richard Lewis in “Curb Your Enthusiasm” 05:31 – “Much Ado About Dying” Docume ..read more

Learn Healthy Strategies to Deal with a Person with Anger IssuesAre you overwhelmed by the political climate, difficult people in healthcare, or even the person riding your bumper on the roadway? We take a look at WWII to learn why you can’t appease an aggressor, but also explore techniques to better navigate situations with someone who has anger issues. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 02:24 – Nazi Concentration Camps on British Soil 07:56 – History: Why You Can’t Appease an Aggressor 18:32 – Strategies to Navigate an Aggressi ..read more

Find connection and community through digital preservation and memorializationPeople are more frequently choosing cremation over burial and in doing so, raises the question of memorialization. Digital memorials are the current answer to how to keep our memory alive without a gravesite to visit. The available options seem only to be limited by our imagination and the current technology available. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 03:52 – John Green’s Paper Towns 09:18 – Recipe of the Week: Southern Fried Cabbage 11:02 – Interview ..read more

Indigenous Americans have higher rates of cancer, dementia, and diabetes compared to other US populations. How is this related to their historical experiences? We talk about an understandable distrust of the healthcare system and how it continues to impact tribes. https://bit.ly/49zPMy2 In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 04:50 – Recipe of the Week: Pawpaw Cookies 08:19 – Exploring Native American Health Disparities 25:16 – Interview: Dr. Jeanna Ford on COVID impacts for tribes 46:05 – Outro #nativeamerican #indigenous #tribalcus ..read more

Learn all about stomach cancer treatment, symptom management, and end-stage disease. In Part 1 we talked about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. This week for Part 2 of our discussion we review treatment options, symptom management, end-stage disease, and how you can support someone with stomach cancer. In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 02:18 – How to Lower Your Risk for Stomach Cancer 09:50 – Recipe of the Week: Popcorn Balls 12:39 – Stomach Cancer Treatment 21:01 – Stomach Cancer Symptom Manag ..read more