HeyJaredEnd of Life Conversations: Normalizing Talk About Death, Dying, and Grief
What if we could normalize and destigmatize conversations about death and dying, grief, and the many types of loss in our lives?In this podcast, we'll share people’s experiences with end-of-life.
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- Sep 9, 2026
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How Consciousness of Death Shapes Our Stories, Relationships & Connection | Weekly Dispatch (opens the original)
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Send us Fan Mail What does our awareness of death have to do with the stories we tell, the relationships we build, and the way we experience being alive? In this Weekly Dispatch of *End of Life Conversations*, we explore the profound connection between consciousness, mortality, storytelling, and human connection. We may spend much of our lives avoiding conversations about death. But what if our awareness that life is finite is not simply something to fear? What if consciousness of death is ...
Elder Law Explained: Estate Planning, Dementia Care & Avoiding Family Conflict | Chandra Lewnau (opens the original)
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Send us Fan Mail What happens when an aging parent develops dementia and the family suddenly has to make difficult decisions about healthcare, caregiving, finances, and end-of-life wishes? In this episode of End of Life Conversations, we explore elder law with attorney Chandra Lewnau, whose work is shaped not only by years of legal experience but also by her personal experience watching her grandmother live with Alzheimer's and currently caring for parents with dementia. Chandra explains why ...
How to Advocate for Yourself in Healthcare: Patient Advocacy, Healthcare Proxies & End-of-Life Care | Beth Droppert (opens the original)
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Send us Fan Mail How do you advocate for yourself when you're sick, overwhelmed, or trying to navigate a complicated healthcare system? And who will speak for you if you can't speak for yourself? In this episode, we talk with Beth Droppert, a former critical care nurse and healthcare advocate who has dedicated her work to helping patients and families navigate healthcare with greater confidence, clarity, and compassion. Beth's journey into healthcare advocacy began with caregiving experiences...
The Cost of Othering: How “Us vs. Them” Thinking Divides Us | Weekly Dispatch (opens the original)
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Send us Fan Mail What happens when “us vs. them” thinking becomes the way we see the world? In this Weekly Dispatch, we explore othering, the process of seeing another person or group as fundamentally separate from ourselves, and the profound effect it can have on empathy, relationships, and community. We explore the historical roots of othering and how the pattern continues to influence our lives today. The conversation moves from the history of social division to something much more persona...
Aging, Palliative Care & Assisted Dying: What Nurses Need to Know About Death | Dr. Marianne Matzo (opens the original)
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Send us Fan Mail What do nurses, families, and caregivers need to understand about death, dying, and end-of-life care? In this thoughtful conversation, we speak with Dr. Marianne Matzo, a longtime researcher and educator whose work has explored gerontology, palliative care, nursing, assisted dying, and the ways we prepare for death. Dr. Matzo shares how an early connection with older adults led her toward gerontology and eventually toward deeper questions about death and dying. Her research a...
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