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Welcome back, friends! It’s been a while, and we know you’ve missed us.
Maria and Ammo are slowly working on new episodes about death in the media, similar to our Death in Disney and Death in Video Games series. While they prepare those, Maria will be interviewing some incredible people in the death space and related fields.
First, some exciting news! Philotimo Life is partnering with The Legacy Expo as their Media Partner for the upcoming fall event. Maria will be speaking to the events impactful vendors and facilitators.
Maria's first interview in this series is with Michael Brooke, the founder and event organizer of The Legacy Expo. Michael shares his journey from Leeds to Canada, his passion for skateboarding, and how his book inspired the films Dogtown and Z Boys. They discuss his work with Longboarding for Peace, his surprising role as a funeral director’s assistant, and how these experiences shaped his views on life and legacy.
Michael also shares his vision for helping people make informed decisions and improve emotional well-being, emphasizing the need for men to engage in conversations about legacy, grief, and end-of-life planning.
Join Maria for this insightful conversation and get inspired by Michael’s journey and perspective.
The Legacy Expo
Legacy Expo II
Final Tap Perspective
Psychology Today: The Problem of Male Grief
With the loss of its celebrities, Gen X ponders mortality
Donate today: Canadian Blood Services
Donate today: American Red Cross
The Legacy of Warren Bolster

In this episode, we delve into hospice and palliative care in Canada with Katrielle Ethier. She shares her journey into the field, clarifies common misconceptions, and discusses her public policy and education work through the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA).
Katrielle also opens up about her personal experiences with grief and ADHD, offering a unique perspective on their intersection. She provides educational insights for those unfamiliar with hospice and palliative care, encouraging proactive end-of-life planning.
Join us for an enlightening conversation that underscores the importance of compassionate care at the end of life and explores the future of hospice and palliative care in Canada.
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REFERENCES
EHospice: Access to Palliative Care
Publications 
Quebecers’ Knowledge on Palliative Care
Access to Palliative Care in Canada
2018 edition of the CIHI report

Health Canada:
Framework on Palliative Care in Canada, 2018
Action Plan on Palliative Care, 2019

CHPCA, Report on number of hospice beds
Kathryn Mannix - TedX Talk: What happens as we die
Dying for beginners
Canadian Compassionate Companies 
 

It’s that time again, friends. 
 
In this season finale, we bring back a fan-favourite episode – This Is Your Death! With respect, we retell the tales of some of the most bizarre and mind-boggling ways that people have died. 
Thank you for listening to our podcast up til now. We appreciate every single listener who’s taken the time to send their love, thoughts, and suggestions for future content. 
Until next time, it’s Maria & Ammo signing off!
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Links:
Death by Deodarant via Indepedant Co
Death by beard, and it now being 450 years old via Atlas Obscura
Titanic Pose of Death via Press Reader
Mount Etna via Global News on YouTube
Horace Ars Poetica via Poetry In Translation
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In this episode, Maria and Ammo explore the rarely discussed topic of grief in the corporate world. 
 
Maria sits down with Sarah Hines, an executive coach and grief advocate, who emphasizes the importance of educating corporations about handling grief in various life situations beyond death. Sarah provides valuable insights into creating a more compassionate work culture and offers guidance for colleagues and supervisors on supporting grieving employees. 
Whether you've personally faced grief while managing professional responsibilities or you're a people leader seeking ways to better support your team, this episode provides a roadmap for navigating this complex terrain.
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Links:
$20 Million Robot Moves 9 Boxes, Either Quits or Dies, Is a Hero via The Big Lead
Why queer people need to talk about disenfranchised grief via Gay Times
Disenfranchised grief in queer companionship and chosen family via California State University San Bernardino
Disenfranchised grief following African American Homicide loss: an inductive case study via National Library of Medicine
Disenfranchised grief and social inequality: bereaved African Canadians and oppositional narratives about the violent deaths of friends and family members via ResearchGate
The psychology of collective grief via The British Psychological Society
How to Process Our Collective Grief via Yes!Magazine
How to Support Employees through Grief and Loss via SHRM
Compassionate and Bereavement Leave via Canada
American Federal Bereavement Leave Via Indeed (spoiler: there currently isn’t any)
LGBTQ grief support: Journey through love, loss, and renewed hope via HopeHealthCo
Queer Death Resources via Radical Death Studies
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Maria and Ammo may not look like your run-of-the-mill gamers, but don't let their polished exteriors fool you – they’re secretly (maybe not to secret anymore?) gaming enthusiasts. From storming the virtual battlefield in first-person shooters to embarking on fantastical quests in RPGs, they've weathered their fair share of digital demises.
In this episode, Maria and Ammo venture deep into the pixelated realms of some of their favourite video games. They dissect the portrayal of death in these digital universes and explore the psychology behind the various depictions.
Whether it's the heart-pounding intensity of a climactic battle or the whimsical charm of a game over screen, they've got it all covered. Maria and Ammo also spotlight games where death isn't just a possibility, but a prerequisite for in-game progress. 
Join your favourite macabre MC’s on a nostalgic odyssey as they revisit and look at some amazing games that even their parents would approve of!
 
Links:
Representation of Death in Independent Videogames: Providing a Space for Meaningful Death Reflection via University of Central Florida
Reflecting on Attitudes Towards Death Through the Use of Immersive Virtual Reality Commercial Video Games via ACM Digital Library
Mortician’s Tale Twitch stream via Twitch Streamer, visager_
Protecting Trans Bodies in Death via Ask a Mortician on YouTube
That Dragon, Cancer 2016 Award Acceptance Speech for Games of Impact
A Little Death Positivity In Video Games Can Be Good via GameSpot
To appreciate modern life, I can’t stop playing games about death via LA Times
The Paradox Of “Death” In Video Games via Downward Thrust on YouTube 
Spiritfarer and How Death Affects Us via LeadHead on YouTube
 
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Maria's on a mission to add a splash of colour to Ammo's wardrobe, and guess what shade she's picked? Green! 
Join Maria as she chats with Candance Currie, a green burial advocate focusing on creating more green burial spaces. They dive deep into the world of green burials, explore Candance's journey into this unique field, and uncover the many benefits of going green for the afterlife. 
But that's not all! Maria and Ammo also dissect the not-so-eco-friendly aspects of other burial practices, such as modern embalming and cremation. And, because it wouldn't be Philotimo Life without it, they take a spin on the Wheel of Misfortune for some predictably chaotic fun. 
Whether you're a green burial aficionado or you've never thought twice about your final resting place, this episode promises to open your eyes to a world of alternative burial practices. 
Prepare to bury your preconceptions and embrace the green way to rest in peace!
Links:
11 Types of Green Burials via TalkDeath
The environmental toll of cremating the dead via National Geographic 
Why Conventional Burial Harms the Environment via Milton Fields
Dulux Colour – Green
The Medieval Arundel Tomb in Chichester via Medieval.EU
An Arundel Tomb by Philip Larkin via Poetry Foundation 

How a Common Death Ritual Made It Harder to Mourn the Loss of My Mother via TIME
Environmental Costs of the Afterlife via C&EN
Understanding Aquamation via Eirene
Can I have a Green Burial in Canada? via Eirene
Toxic embalming chemicals via The Empty Square 
Five Principles of a Green Burial via Green Burial Canada
 
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