Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette
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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.

  1. 1d ago

    Danger, Will Robinson: The Limits of AI, Health Care Ethics, and Human Wisdom

    Send us Fan Mail "Danger, Will Robinson!" sounded like science fiction in 1965. Today, the warning behind that iconic catchphrase is dangerously relevant. Artificial intelligence can answer questions, imitate voices, persuade voters, and automate complex tasks. But as AI enters healthcare—predicting treatment success, hospitalization risks, and life expectancy—a critical question emerges: How much authority should we give machines over decisions that shape human lives? In this episode of Everyone Dies, Dr. Marianne Matzo and Charlie Navarrette explore what 270+ AI researchers say about artificial intelligence safety, why a medical prediction is not a human value, and why machine death differs from human grief. https://bit.ly/4hFQajS Key Takeaways Understanding AI Risk Dynamics: Learn why AI systems don't need to be evil or conscious to cause severe harm—only given incomplete goals or premature authority.Probability vs. Preference: Discover why even perfectly accurate AI predictions in health care cannot define a patient's values, goals, or what makes life meaningful.The Importance of Oversight: Identify why meaningful human control, transparency, and organizational accountability are essential as AI moves into critical decision-making roles.Timestamps 00:00 - Intro: Looking at Modern AI Through a 1960s Lens01:40 - Recipe of the Week: Skylab Butter Cookies (1973 NASA Mission Snack)02:41 - Lost in Space, Can a Machine "Die," and AI Companion Grief09:51 - The 5 Real Risks of AI (Persuasion, Deception, and Action)20:17-Medical Predictions vs. Human Values: Who Makes the Final Call?15:45 -The Soul of a New Machine & Preserving Human Judgment33:42: Outro with Quote from Will RodgersResources & Links: This Week's Recipe: Printable Skylab Butter Cookies card on our website.Featured Research: MIT Sloan 272 AI Expert Risk AnalysisRelated Episodes: S5E19: Grieving in the Digital World means Never Having to Say Goodbye…but is it Best?S6E39: When Families Don't Hear the Truth: Why We Ignore Poor PrognosesS5E18: How to be Prepared for the Digital Afterlife#ArtificialIntelligence #AISafety #AIEthics #AIHealthcare #MedicalEthics #PatientAutonomy #DangerWillRobinson #PalliativeCare #EndOfLifeCare #EveryoneDiesPodcast Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    Danger, Will Robinson: The Limits of AI, Health Care Ethics, and Human Wisdom

  2. Sep 26

    Do Pets Grieve? How to Help Dogs and Cats After a Loss

    Send us Fan Mail Learn how dogs and cats grieve after losing a loved one, signs of pet grief to watch for, and when behavioral changes mean it’s time to call your vet. https://bit.ly/4hMfqpI In this Episode: 00:00 – Intro: Do Dogs and Cats Grieve? Helping Pets Through Loss01:44 – Personal Stories: Navigating Loss and Animal Companions06:05 – Recipe of the Week: Ultimate Olympic Sausage Balls06:37 – Brain Scans & Dog Emotions: What Research Shows12:25 – What Pet Grief Looks Like (And the Grief vs. Illness Red Flags)18:37 – Emotional Contagion & How to Prepare a Pet Profile Sheet24:56 – 7 Practical Ways to Support Your Grieving Pet29:26 – OutroCan dogs and cats grieve when someone they love dies? Research shows that pets experience noticeable behavioral shifts after losing an animal companion or human family member. But recognizing grief in animals—and knowing how to help—isn't always straightforward. In this episode of Everyone Dies, we break down: The Behavioral Signs: How grief shows up in dogs and cats through changes in appetite, sleep, vocalizations, search habits, and affection (why some pets turn clingy while others withdraw).The "Grief vs. Illness" Red Flag: Why hiding, lethargy, and skipped meals can signal a medical emergency rather than just grief, and exact thresholds for when to call your vet.Emotional Contagion: How a surviving pet absorbs human distress, and why stabilizing your own routine directly helps your animal heal.Navigating Primary Caregiver Loss: Key documentation strategies (feeding schedules, medication, triggers, and quirks) to ensure a smooth transition if a pet must move to a new home or caregiver.Grief impacts every living creature in the home. Tune in to learn how to read your pet's subtle cues, keep their world predictable, and support them through the loss. Free Download: We’ve created a printable Pet Profile Sheet on our website! Use it to document your pet’s feeding schedules, medications, quirks, and triggers to make any caregiver transition seamless if life changes unexpectedly.  #PetGrief  #GrievingPets #DogGrief #CatGrief #PetLoss #PetBereavement  Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    Do Pets Grieve? How to Help Dogs and Cats After a Loss

  3. Sep 18

    Life After Lymphoma: R-CHOP, Remission and Survivorship

    Send us Fan Mail A diagnosis of cancer changes how people think about their health, their future, and their everyday lives. For people diagnosed with blood cancers such as Waldenström macroglobulinemia or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the path from diagnosis through treatment and remission can bring both relief and ongoing uncertainty. In this episode of the Everyone Dies podcast, we talk with Karen Wolfe, a nurse practitioner about what it means to live after a lymphoma diagnosis, including the experience of receiving treatment with R-CHOP chemotherapy and transitioning into remission. For many cancer survivors, completing treatment does not mean leaving cancer completely behind. Follow-up appointments, scans, changes in the body, and concerns about recurrence can become part of a new reality. Many survivors describe learning how to balance gratitude for remission with the uncertainty of not knowing what the future holds. Learn the emotional impact of living with a cancer history, why uncertainty is a common experience after treatment, and strategies survivors use to regain their health, confidence and focus on what matters most. https://bit.ly/4rlUXvc This episode explores: What Waldenström macroglobulinemia and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma are How treatments such as R-CHOP are used for aggressive lymphomas Why remission can bring both relief and new concerns The emotional adjustment after cancer treatment ends Living with follow-up care and the possibility of recurrence Cancer changes the story, but it does not have to define the whole story. Every day is a gift. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Cancer, Recovery, and Resilience01:05 - Adaptive Wellness: High-Protein Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe01:44 - Mindful Support: What Is a Buddhist Chant List & How to Request One09:14 - Interview: Surviving Lymphoma & Living with Uncertainty with Karen Wolfe, NP14:38 - Karen's Self-Prescribed "Cancer Rehab Program"24:04 - Where Does Your Resilience Come From?38:23 - Episode Wrap-Up & Resources #LymphomaAwareness #CancerSurvivorship  #BloodCancerAwareness  #LifeAfterCancer  #LymphomaSurvivor  Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    Life After Lymphoma: R-CHOP, Remission and Survivorship

  4. Sep 11

    25 Years After 9/11: The Rising Death Toll & Hidden Toxic Legacy

    Send us Fan Mail Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, the true scale of loss is still being measured. While 2,977 lives were lost on that morning, more than 4,343 first responders and survivors have since died from toxic exposures at Ground Zero—a secondary wave of loss that continues to rise.  In this episode, Charlie reflects on walking through the dust in Manhattan just three blocks from the towers, and Marianne shares her experience preparing to speak at a grief conference as news broke. We honor the breathtaking composure of flight attendant Betty Ong on Flight 11. We dive into the science of cancer latency, discuss the new seventh bell toll at Ground Zero, and find hope in the enduring story of the World Trade Center's Survivor Tree. https://bit.ly/46R3dcV Sensitive Content Notice: Today’s episode contains sensitive material regarding the events, personal accounts, and long-term health aftermath of September 11, 2001. Listener discretion is advised, particularly for first responders, survivors, and affected families. Episode Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 - 25 Years Later: The Crisis That Didn't End 02:02 - Walking Through the Dust: Charlie’s Account 3 Blocks from Ground Zero06:56 - Speaking on Grief as the World Changed: Marianne’s Experience10:39 - Calm Courage in the Air: Flight Attendant Heroics on Flight 11 20:09 - The Unseen Disaster: Long-Term Toxic Health Effects of 9/11 23:59 - The Latency Period: Why 9/11-Related Illnesses Are Spiking Now 27:24 - Honoring the Second Wave: The New Seventh Bell Toll 30:42 - Life After Tragedy: The World Trade Center Survivor Tree 32:30 - Closing Reflections & OutroWorld Trade Center Health Program: Learn about eligibility, medical monitoring, and treatment resources at WTC Health Program.   #911 #September11 #GroundZero #WorldTradeCenter #FirstResponders #Firefighters #Remember911 #BettyOng #SurvivorTree #911Memorial #WTCHealthProgram  Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    25 Years After 9/11: The Rising Death Toll & Hidden Toxic Legacy

  5. Sep 4

    Cancer Emergencies: Spinal Cord Compression & Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore

    Send us Fan Mail Most people associate cancer with ongoing treatments like chemotherapy or radiation, but the illness itself can trigger sudden, life-threatening oncologic emergencies. In part two of our cancer emergency series, Dr. Marianne Matzo breaks down metastatic spinal cord compression—a critical condition affecting up to 10% of cancer patients that can cause rapid paralysis or permanent nerve damage if left untreated.  Learn the major red flag symptoms, including sudden severe back pain, loss of bowel or bladder control, and leg weakness, alongside key diagnostic steps and immediate treatments.  Charlie also shares the historic story of the 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane and Grace Doyle’s bravery, a recipe for Zesty Hurricane Chicken Wings, and a moving perspective on finding life after profound loss.  Listen now and get show notes: https://bit.ly/4gRr1lC  #CancerEmergency #SpinalCordCompression #Oncology #EveryoneDiesPodcast  Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: When Cancer Becomes a Sudden Emergency 01:55 Martin Short’s Journey Through Joy and Loss 04:34 Recipe: Zesty Hurricane Chicken Wings 05:00 The 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane & Grace Doyle’s Legacy 09:22 Oncologic Emergencies: Recognizing Signs That Save Lives 11:08 Spinal Cord Compression: Metastatic Risks & Red Flag Symptoms 14:07 A Father’s Perspective: Rebuilding Life After Severe Loss 16:04 Outro with words from Julia Loius-DreyfusSupport the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    Cancer Emergencies: Spinal Cord Compression & Warning Signs You Can’t Ignore

  6. Aug 28

    "What Y’all Gon’ Do With Me?" Bridging Culture, Faith, and Advance Care Planning

    Send us Fan Mail Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson joins us to discuss advance care planning, addressing healthcare bias, and empowering diverse communities: https://bit.ly/4cfiCqN "What Y’all Gon’ Do With Me?" It’s a bold question, but one that opens the door to essential conversations about our final wishes.  In this episode of Everyone Dies, Marianne and Charlie welcome interdisciplinary scholar and licensed master social worker Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson. Dr. Gloria shares insights from her pioneering work and book, The African-American Spiritual and Ethical Guide to End-of-Life Care, addressing the systemic biases, historical distrust, and cultural dynamics that impact how African American families approach advance care planning.  Whether you are navigating these decisions for yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode offers compassionate, practical guidance on honoring personal choices across all backgrounds.  In this episode, we cover: 01:24 – Poem: "Gloria Mundi" by Michael Kleber-Diggs 03:48 – Interview with Dr. Gloria Thomas Anderson, PhD, LMSW 05:48 – Biases preventing African Americans from making advance care plans 10:34 – Addressing historical and systemic distrust in healthcare 14:56 – Inspiration behind the "Let's Talk About Advance Care Planning" programs 21:38 – Heart Tones & Heart Talks: Life, love, loss and fighting misinformation 24:44 – Meeting people where they are in advance planning conversations 30:45 – Outro with words from "Doc Martin" Learn more about Dr. Gloria's work at gloriathomasanderson.com, and find show notes and recipes at every1dies.org. Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    "What Y’all Gon’ Do With Me?" Bridging Culture, Faith, and Advance Care Planning

  7. Aug 22

    Parenting Adult Children: Why They May Be "Just Not Into You"

    Send us Fan Mail Parenting doesn't end when children grow up. In this episode, we explore why relationships with adult children can become more complicated over time, what research reveals about family tensions, and how parents can maintain connection while respecting independence. Listen: https://bit.ly/45Gynn4 Timestamps: 01:27 - Netflix's "Je m'appelle Agneta" - A Reflection on Life Choices and Adult Child Estrangement04:56 - In Remembrance: Happy the Elephant (1971-2026)08:59 - The Evolution of Parenting: From Caregiver to Adult Ties12:04 - A New Lens on "The Giving Tree" - Seeing the Asymmetric Devotion17:31 - Why Tensions Rise: Research on Unsolicited Advice and Boundaries20:46 - Constructive Solutions: Moving Beyond Avoidance and Conflict24:38 - Adult Estrangement - Parent Boundaries and Reactions30:44 - Barry Manilow - On the Road to Recovery33:15 - OutroWhy Does the Relationship Between a Parent and Adult Child Change? Many parents prepare for the sleepless nights of raising young children, but few expect the emotional complexity of parenting adults. According to Pew Research, while 87% of parents view parenthood as central to their identity, relationships naturally evolve as adult children build independent lives. As careers, new families, and personal priorities take center stage, parents often face reduced contact, changing roles, and the unsettling realization that they are no longer at the center of their child's world. In this episode, we unpack: The Research Behind the Tension: Why unsolicited advice backfires, how expectations trigger conflict, and why strain can peak in middle age.Actionable Strategies: Practical approaches for respecting boundaries, communicating without blame, and finding personal fulfillment beyond the parenting role.Whether your relationship with your adult child feels slightly distant or deeply complicated, this episode offers research-backed insights to help you navigate the shift from authority to connection. Related Episodes: S6E48: When Adult Children Go No Contact: From Brooklyn Beckham to YoursSupport the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    Parenting Adult Children: Why They May Be "Just Not Into You"

  8. Aug 15

    Make Gratitude Your Practice Every Day, with Tabitha Burrill

    Send us Fan Mail Can gratitude improve your health? Research suggests it can. Daily gratitude has been associated with: Better emotional well-being Less stress and anxiety Greater life satisfaction Improved physical health In this episode, explore the science behind gratitude and simple habits you can start today.  Gratitude isn't about ignoring life's challenges. It's about noticing the good that exists alongside them. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Why You Should Practice Gratitude Every Day01:31 - What Are You Grateful For? Charlie and Marianne Answer04:45 - Gratitude Dip - Recipe of the Week05:20 - Practicing Gratitude - Rebalancing our Attention on What is Safe, Kind, and Beautiful Around Us08:51 - Interview with Tabitha Burrill (Tabitha’s Glass Emporium) About Her Gratitude Practice24:30 - "A Gift" - Katheryn Starbuck25:15 - Outro with Words from EpicurusListen in to learn more about how practicing daily gratitude can improve mental and physical health, reduce stress, and increase well-being with simple, research-based habits. https://bit.ly/45p9ZWS #Gratitude #MentalHealth #WellBeing #Mindfulness #HealthyHabits #Resilience #EveryDayIsAGift Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    Make Gratitude Your Practice Every Day, with Tabitha Burrill
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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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  • Creator
    Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    336
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
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