The Doyenne of Death®

Gail Rubin
  • 5.0 (3)
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Talking about sex won't make you pregnant, talking about funerals won't make you dead. Let's get the conversation started.

  1. 09/04/2025

    Do Not Ignore Your Mortality

    Greg Barnsdale, author of Do Not Ignore Your Mortality: Practical Advice from a Funeral & Financial Insider, discusses end-of-life issues and how to be prepared.

    24 min

  2. 10/24/2024

    Achieving a Good Death

    Chris Palmer, author of Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to End of Life, talks about the vital information in his new book. Learn about planning for a good goodbye.

    23 min

  3. 05/30/2024

    Not Just a Widow Advice

    Patty Desiderio and Doug Robinson, co-authors of The Not Just a Widow Guidebook, discuss transitioning life as a married person to a widow(er). We talk about financial, physical and emotional transitions and helpful tips. More information online at https://notjustawidow.com/.

    29 min

  4. 05/16/2024

    Ernest Becker and The Denial of Death, Part Three

    Greg Bennick, keynote speaker and biographer of Ernest Becker, talks about laughter and humor related to death. Learn more about Greg at https://www.gregbennick.com/.

    20 min

  5. 05/09/2024

    Ernest Becker and The Denial of Death, Part Two

    Greg Bennick, keynote speaker and biographer of Ernest Becker, discusses mortality, self esteem, and how our fear of death impacts our daily actions. Learn more about Greg at https://www.gregbennick.com/.

    19 min

  6. 05/02/2024

    Ernest Becker and The Denial of Death, Part One

    Greg Bennick, keynote speaker and biographer of Ernest Becker, discusses our understanding and fear of our mortality. Learn more about Greg at https://www.gregbennick.com/.

    20 min

  7. 02/23/2023

    Wade Bergner - Children and Grief: The Mirror Box

    Wade Bergner, author of The Mirror Box, talks about ways to help children grieve.

    26 min

  8. 02/02/2023

    Shared Death Experiences

    William Peters, author of At Heaven's Door, talks about Shared Death Experiences.

    28 min
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Talking about sex won't make you pregnant, talking about funerals won't make you dead. Let's get the conversation started.

Information

  • Creator
    Gail Rubin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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    The Doyenne of Death®