The Executor Help Podcast

David E. Edey
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The podcast is filled with advice, tips, and many real-life examples demonstrating what can go wrong (and what can go right), depending on whether or not families plan accordingly in advance, communicate clearly with one another, and are willing to put petty and selfish differences aside. No one likes talking about death and inheritances before they absolutely have to, but as I have learned from personal experience, having these conversations earlier, rather than later, will save a lot of time and money, alleviate a ton of stress and ill-feeling, and ensure that the deceased's wishes are properly and efficiently carried out.

  1. 17h ago

    Grief Is a Sneaky Bitch

    Why are we so uncomfortable with grief when every one of us will experience it?   This week, David sits down with grief educator, social worker and author Lisa Keefauver for a candid conversation about what grief really looks like—and why so many of us get it wrong.   Lisa shares what she learned after the death of her husband, Eric, including the things people said that hurt, what actually helped, and why grief isn't something we simply "get over."   They talk about showing up without trying to fix someone, why saying nothing can sometimes cause more harm, and the simple gift of sitting beside someone when there are no words.   And yes, they also talk about some of the stupid things people say to someone who's grieving.   A warm, honest and sometimes funny conversation about something every one of us will face.   For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

  2. 17h ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing MIKAYLA NOGUEIRA EXCLUSIVE: The Story She’s Finally Ready to Tell from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Jay sits down with beauty creator Mikayla Nogueira to go beyond the online persona and share the real story behind her rise. Mikayla opens up about the struggles that shaped her before finding success, the viral moment that changed her life overnight, and the painful reality of a marriage impacted by addiction and divorce. She also shares how she found her way forward, reconnected with her high school first love, and launched her own beauty brand with Sephora. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Built-in protections for teens. JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Why Share Your Story Now? 01:31 Beyond The Influencer Persona 02:46 Childhood Memories That Shaped Her 03:45 Bullying & Discovering Makeup At Age 10 05:24 The Insecurities Behind the Confidence 06:48 Expressing Her True Self Online 08:55 The Origin Of Her Passion For Makeup 11:18 Work Ethic And Thinking Big 12:37 Creating Her Very First YouTube Video 13:58 Presenting A 50-Page Business Plan 16:30 Returning To Her Hometown & Donating Makeup 18:00 Getting Hired At Ulta Beauty 23:52 Letting Go of the Future She Planned 28:10 Losing Her Job and Finding a New Path 31:34 The First Viral Video 37:08 Manifesting Success & Building A Content Engine 41:53 Experiencing Her First Cancellation 45:25 Reflecting on Past Controversies 48:56 The Mental Health Toll of Rapid Growth 52:54 The Boston Accent 56:48 Meeting Her Ex-Husband Cody 59:41 Navigating Addiction In A Relationship 01:04:08 Dating An Influencer & Dating An Addict 01:05:56 Marriage Through Addiction and Relapse 01:13:00 A Harrowing Late-Night Emergency 01:18:11 Making the Decision to Divorce 01:33:53 The Path To Divorce 01:40:46 Finally A Fresh Start 01:46:45 Reconnecting With High School First Love, Zach 01:52:21 Building Her Beauty Brand (POV) 01:57:30 Looking Back 01:59:34 Mikayla On Final Five Episode Resources: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/share/1C43BCLCFi/?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaylanogueira Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mikaylajmakeup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. 6d ago

    What Are You Saving It For?

    What are you saving for later?   The good bottle of wine. The nice restaurant.   The trip you've been talking about.   The golf course you'd love to play.   In this short solo episode, David wonders whether we sometimes get a little too good at waiting.   Planning for tomorrow matters. Getting organized matters.   But that doesn't mean we should keep putting off the things that bring us joy today.   David leaves you with one simple question: What is one thing you've been saving for later that you could enjoy now?   Because life isn't only something we're preparing for.   It's happening.   For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

  4. Sep 23

    The Digital Mess We Leave Behind

    What happens to your digital life when you die?   Your photos. Passwords. Email. Social media. Online accounts. Important documents. Even the information sitting on your phone.   In this episode, David talks with Niki Weiss, founder of Endevo and a digital thanatologist, about a part of estate and legacy planning many families rarely think about.   Niki explains why our digital lives can create an unexpected burden for the people we leave behind, what can happen when families can't find passwords or access accounts, and why shutting down someone's phone too quickly after death can create problems of its own.   They also explore the growing world of AI, digital twins and grief bots — and some of the difficult questions these technologies may create for families in the future.   Most importantly, this isn't really a conversation about technology.   It's about making things easier for the people we love.   For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

  5. Sep 16

    Nobody Asked Me to Do This

    Nobody applies to become the Responsible One in a family.   It usually starts with something small. A ride to an appointment. A prescription to pick up. A form Mom doesn't understand.   Then, little by little, everyone starts calling you.   In this short solo episode, David talks about how responsibility quietly accumulates — and why the person everyone depends on can eventually find themselves wondering, How did all of this become mine?   David also explores an important distinction: being dependable doesn't mean you have to do everything yourself.   Sometimes the person who always shows up for everyone else needs someone to show up for them.   For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

  6. Sep 9

    What Losing My Brother Taught Me About Life

    When Davis Wilkinson was 14, his older brother Adam died from an overdose.   While grieving the loss of his brother, Davis watched his mother take on another burden few people talk about — the hours of paperwork, phone calls and frustration that begin after someone dies.   One memory stayed with him: listening as his mother struggled simply to cancel Adam's gym membership.   In this episode of The Executor Help Podcast, David talks with Davis about how that experience changed the direction of his life, why he later chose to work in a funeral home, and what he has learned from helping thousands of grieving families.   They also talk about why grief isn't something to fix, what grieving people really need from us, and why one of the greatest gifts people can give those they love may simply be their attention and time.   Davis is the founder of Heirloom, a U.S.-based company that helps families locate assets after someone dies.   For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

  7. Sep 2

    The Last Ordinary Day

    Most of life isn't made up of big moments.   It's coffee with Dad. A phone call from Mom. Nine holes of golf with a friend. Sitting around the kitchen table talking about nothing in particular.   In this short solo episode, David reflects on the ordinary moments that often become some of the memories people treasure most after someone is gone.   It isn't about living as though every moment could be the last.   It's about something much simpler:   Notice it.   David shares why preparing for tomorrow matters — but also why all that preparation should give people more freedom to enjoy the life happening around them today.   Because sometimes an ordinary day becomes a very special memory.   For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

  8. Aug 26

    When You Love Someone You Can't Fix

    What does it mean to love someone when you can't fix what they're going through?   Yvonne Heath knows that feeling personally.   Yvonne is a nurse, speaker, author and founder of Love Your Life to Death. In her book Addiction, Grief, and Joy: A Son's Struggle and a Mother's Love, she shares her family's experience of loving her eldest son through addiction.   In this deeply personal conversation, David and Yvonne talk about the impact addiction has on an entire family, why "tough love" can do more harm than good, and the helplessness of watching someone you love struggle.   Yvonne also shares the three simple words that have shaped much of her work:   Just show up.   Because sometimes there is nothing brilliant to say and nothing you can fix.   You can simply be there.   For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com

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The podcast is filled with advice, tips, and many real-life examples demonstrating what can go wrong (and what can go right), depending on whether or not families plan accordingly in advance, communicate clearly with one another, and are willing to put petty and selfish differences aside. No one likes talking about death and inheritances before they absolutely have to, but as I have learned from personal experience, having these conversations earlier, rather than later, will save a lot of time and money, alleviate a ton of stress and ill-feeling, and ensure that the deceased's wishes are properly and efficiently carried out.

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