211 episodes
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies) Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette
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- Health & Fitness
A thoughtful exploration of everything about life-limiting illness, dying, and death. Everyone Dies is a nonprofit organization with the goal to educate the public about the processes associated with dying and death, empower regarding options and evidence-based information to help them guide their care, normalize dying, and reinforce that even though everyone dies, first we live, and that every day we are alive is a gift.
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Mothers and Their Daughters, A Blessing and a Curse
Mother’s Day can trigger complex emotions no matter what kind of relationship existed. Today we talk about how the loss of a mother can affect us, and how we can grow through it.In This Episode:02:58 – Recipe of the Week: Ex-Girlfriend’s Mom’s Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo)03:56 – An Obituary to Remember: Lois Ann Harry09:17 – The Physiology Behind the Mother -Daughter Connection12:28 – How the Death of a Mother Affects Daughters29:25 – Tips to Improve Communication with Mothers33:46 – Mother a...
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Why is the Death of a Sibling Different than Other Relationship Deaths?
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 Dedication04:33 – Recipe of the Week: Two Brothers’ Chocolate Gobs07:20 – Our Construct of the Afterlife and How it Consoles Us13:23 – Why is the Death of a Sibling so Different?32:29 – “12 Things I Learned from Losing My Brother”39:41 – Out...
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Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It
Inflammation can be a killer – how do we combat it?Together, diseases related to chronic inflammation account for 50% of deaths worldwide. The relation among obesity, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome is an interrelated mesh that can lead to an early death if we do not learn how to manage chronic inflammation.In this Episode:00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone00:20 – Intro02:30 – Discussion of Terri Schiavo Documentary09:10 – History of the Funeral Pall16:13...
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Grief Groceries - Care Packages for the Bereaved
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 Mem...
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Deaths by Firearm Violence: How Attention to Safety Can Make a Big Difference
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 ...
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How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies
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 & Stone00:20 – Intro06:10 – Recipe of the Week, Ding Do...