What Now? On the threshold of life, death, and grief.

Julie Brown, David Kennedy, Red Keating
What Now? On the threshold of life, death, and grief.

Presented by palliative and bereavement health care professionals Julie Brown, Red Keating and David Kennedy. Dying is one of the few experiences we will all share, yet little is done in our culture to prepare us for this inevitability and it's resulting bereavement and grief. Drawing on their vast knowledge and experience each episode is a conversation meant to enlighten and demystify the often difficult and emotional experiences of dying, death and bereavement. Presented in partnership with Hospice Peterborough.

  1. 17H AGO

    Terror Management Theory with Dr. Sheldon Solomon

    We are honoured to be speaking with Dr. Sheldon Solomon, one of the founders of Terror Management Theory (TMT). TMT suggests that the dawning of the awareness of our own existence is quickly followed by the awareness of our eventual and inevitable demise. This awareness of being alive and knowing it, creates a state of awe and wonder. Conversely, the awareness of our mortality also causes us to experience dread, anxiety and terror. TMT suggests that we use culture as a buffer to soothe and pr...

    1h 11m

  2. FEB 26

    When a Child Dies by Suicide – A Mother’s Story

    The death of a child is a traumatic event for any parent and a death by suicide carries its own unique challenges. As Sharon MacLeod shares her story, we hear a difficult journey of a family’s struggle to support, manage and seek help for their exceptional yet complex son Alexander. We are honoured to have Sharon join us and thank her for her openness and courage. We hope this recording honours Alexander’s life; as David Kennedy often says, a person should be remembered for their life in its ...

    50 min

  3. FEB 12

    The Written Word 2.0!

    In Season 2 we offered "The Written Word": which was an episode dedicated to sharing poems, lyrics and quotes that speak to us. We had positive feedback from the original episode, so we decided to do it again this season. We hope some of these words will resonate with our listeners and we welcome your feedback! Get in touch! Text us!

    44 min

  4. JAN 29

    Living in A World of Death and Grief

    In this episode we engage in a lively discussion with our colleague and friend, Dr. John Beamish. Together, we explore what it means to face our own mortality and work toward finding moments of acceptance and peace with the inevitable reality of death. Our conversation explores how we and John have worked with death anxiety and grief within ourselves over the years. It's a treat to have Dr Beamish join us and we thank you for joining our discussion. Get in touch! Text us!

    47 min

  5. JAN 15

    Dignity Therapy: In conversation with Dr. Chochinov

    People often speak of the importance of dignity at the end of life. Sometimes the medicalization of illness interrupts being seen in our full humanness which erodes our sense of dignity. In the first episode of 2025, we speak with Dr. Harvey Chochinov, physician, author, researcher, and developer of Dignity Therapy, who shows us how to put dignity front and center in the process of caring for those living with a life-threatening illness. Get in touch! Text us!

    51 min

  6. 12/04/2024

    Finding Light in the Holidays

    In this last episode of 2024, the co-hosts offer support, compassion and suggestions for navigating the holidays. It’s often not the most wonderful time of the year, especially for those grieving and living with illness. Have a listen or pass it along to someone who needs a little extra support during this month. Our blessings to all our listeners. We’ve got some great episodes lined up for January 2025, please c'mon back to listen! We are so grateful for your support. ...

    34 min

  7. 11/20/2024

    I'm So Angry

    In a previous episode, we discussed how guilt and grief are frequent companions on the journey. Anger can also be a frequent traveler. In this episode, we discuss the protective and helpful role of anger, how to go beneath anger to other feelings, and offer suggestions about what to do if you find yourself stuck in your anger. Being in the presence and feeling the effects of another’s anger can also be challenging. For those supporting a person on their grief journey we provide valuable...

    43 min

  8. 11/06/2024

    The Birrell Family: A Family’s Experience in Grief

    In this episode we have the honour of speaking with members of the Birrell family who share their insights after the death of their 8-year-old son and brother James in 2001. Our conversation focuses on grief and its long-term impacts on families. The Birrells aid us in understanding grief from the parental and sibling perspectives. Pam, Syd and Rebecca are transparent and honest in sharing the difficult and sometimes dangerous aspects of grief that challenge personal, and family dynamic...

    56 min
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    Presented by palliative and bereavement health care professionals Julie Brown, Red Keating and David Kennedy. Dying is one of the few experiences we will all share, yet little is done in our culture to prepare us for this inevitability and it's resulting bereavement and grief. Drawing on their vast knowledge and experience each episode is a conversation meant to enlighten and demystify the often difficult and emotional experiences of dying, death and bereavement. Presented in partnership with Hospice Peterborough.

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