DEAD Talks

David Ferrugio

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes the conversation around death. Each new guest shares their experience with death in a way that shatters the ”don’t talk about it” taboo. It’s the one thing we all share in common, so let’s talk about.

  1. The Real Joe Exotic: Grief, Loss & Surviving Prison (#227)

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    The Real Joe Exotic: Grief, Loss & Surviving Prison (#227)

    lessons hidden in loss and the meaning we can take from it. Follow DEAD Talks for more powerful episodes on grief, loss, and the truths we usually keep hidden. Disclaimer: The following conversation was recorded with Joe Exotic with his full knowledge and consent. The views and opinions expressed are solely his and do not necessarily reflect those of the DEAD Talks Podcast or its host. Nothing in this episode should be taken as legal advice, factual findings, or endorsements regarding his case. Support the Show Join the ⁠DEAD Talks Patreon⁠ for just $5 to support the mission—and get episodes early & ad-free! Merch ⁠“Dead Dad Club” & “Dead Mom Club”⁠ – Wear your story, honor your people. Exclusive Discounts ⁠10% off Neurogum⁠ – powered by natural caffeine, L-theanine, and vitamins B6 & B12 to boost focus and energy. About DEAD Talks  DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it. Connect with DEAD Talks⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠

    26 min
  2. What Judaism Really Says About Death, Heaven & Reincarnation with Rabbi Manis Friedman (#224)

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    What Judaism Really Says About Death, Heaven & Reincarnation with Rabbi Manis Friedman (#224)

    Rabbi Manis Friedman joins me on DEAD Talks to unpack some of life’s biggest questions: Why are we here? Why do we fear death? What really happens after we die? From Judaism’s view on the afterlife, reincarnation, heaven, and resurrection, to the universal search for meaning and purpose — Rabbi Friedman breaks it all down with wisdom, clarity, and humor. 💡 In this episode, we dive deep into: Why Judaism teaches bringing God to earth is more important than “getting to heaven”Why death is temporary and nobody dies “by accident”What the process of dying looks like according to Jewish teachingsReincarnation, resurrection, and the soul’s journey after deathThe difference between purpose and love — and why humans need to be neededFor more on Rabbi Manis Friedman ⁠CLICK HERE⁠ Whether you’re religious, spiritual, or simply curious about life after death, this episode will make you think differently about existence, grief, and what it means to truly live. 🔥 Watch until the end — Rabbi Friedman reveals a powerful perspective on grief, heaven, and why we should stop believing in death. Support the show for $5: Join the ⁠⁠⁠DEAD Talk Patreon⁠⁠⁠ to support our mission and get episodes early and ad free! MERCH: "Dead Dad Club" & "Dead Mom Club": ⁠⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠⁠ DISCOUNTS: ⁠⁠10% off Neurogum⁠⁠⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus.  ABOUT: DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠ Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1 h y 22 min
  3. Ricki Lake on Love, Loss & Finding Joy Again (#223)

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    Ricki Lake on Love, Loss & Finding Joy Again (#223)

    Ricki Lake joins David on DEAD Talks to share her deeply personal journey through grief, resilience, and rediscovering joy. She opens up about losing her husband, the challenges of navigating heartbreak, and finding love again later in life. With candor and warmth, Ricki reflects on her career, her personal struggles, and the life lessons that emerged from loss. If you’ve ever faced grief or wondered how to rebuild a meaningful life after tragedy, this conversation offers both comfort and inspiration. Support the show for $5: Join the ⁠⁠⁠DEAD Talk Patreon⁠⁠⁠ to support our mission and get episodes early and ad free! MERCH: "Dead Dad Club" & "Dead Mom Club": ⁠⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠⁠ DISCOUNTS: ⁠⁠10% off Neurogum⁠⁠⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus.  ABOUT: DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠ Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1 h y 10 min
  4. The Near-Death Experience That Changed Everything About Fear & Living with Anita Moorjani (#222)

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    The Near-Death Experience That Changed Everything About Fear & Living with Anita Moorjani (#222)

    In this deeply moving episode of DEAD Talks, David Ferrugio speaks with Anita Moorjani, internationally bestselling author and speaker, about her extraordinary near-death experience during end-stage cancer.Anita shares how she slipped into a coma, left her body, and experienced a state of pure love, awareness, and connection — and how this transformed her understanding of life, death, and healing. Within weeks of returning, her cancer was gone.We explore:* What Anita experienced beyond her body during her NDE* How the feeling of unconditional love changed her forever* The connection between fear, illness, and healing* Why she no longer fears death — and what that means for living* Practical wisdom for living fully now, not later📚 Books by Anita Moorjani: Dying to Be Me, What If This Is Heaven?, Sensitive Is the New Strong Support the show for $5: Join the ⁠⁠DEAD Talk Patreon⁠⁠ to support our mission and get episodes early and ad free! MERCH: "Dead Dad Club" & "Dead Mom Club": ⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠ DISCOUNTS: ⁠10% off Neurogum⁠⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus.  ABOUT: DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠ Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠⁠

    1 h y 14 min
  5. Parkland School Shooting: A Mother’s Story of Loss and Grief (#221)

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    Parkland School Shooting: A Mother’s Story of Loss and Grief (#221)

    Patricia Oliver, mother of Joaquin “Guac” Oliver, joins David Ferrugio on the DEAD Talks Podcast to share her journey of grief, resilience, and advocacy after the Parkland school shooting. Patricia opens up about losing her son in the tragedy, transforming unimaginable pain into purpose, and building a legacy of change in his honor. Through Change the Ref, the foundation inspired by Joaquin’s spirit, Patricia has turned grief into activism—using art, storytelling, and powerful campaigns to raise awareness about gun violence and support families facing the same heartbreak. In this conversation, Patricia reflects on: The day her world changed in ParklandMessages and signs she’s received from JoaquinHow grief reshaped her life and identityThe spiritual healing that keeps her moving forwardTurning loss into activism through Change the RefThis episode is a powerful reminder of how love, loss, and resilience can fuel lasting change. Links to Patricia Oliver's work: ⁠Change The Ref⁠⁠ Lush Sonflower Bath Bomb Fund Raising⁠ Support the show for $5: Join the ⁠⁠⁠DEAD Talk Patreon⁠⁠⁠ to support our mission and get episodes early and ad free! MERCH: "Dead Dad Club" & "Dead Mom Club": ⁠⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠⁠ DISCOUNTS: ⁠⁠10% off Neurogum⁠⁠⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus.  ABOUT: DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠ Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠⁠⁠

    46 min
  6. What the Bible Really Says About Death, Heaven & the Afterlife (#220)

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    What the Bible Really Says About Death, Heaven & the Afterlife (#220)

    What does the Bible really say about death, heaven, and the afterlife? In this episode of DEAD Talks, David Ferrugio sits down with New Testament scholar Dr. Eric Zito to uncover the Bible’s true teachings on life after death, resurrection, and what Christian hope actually means. They explore some of the most misunderstood—and controversial—topics, including: The Bible’s real view on death, heaven, and resurrectionHow near-death experiences fit (or don’t) with scriptureWhat the Bible says about hell and judgmentReincarnation debates in Christian thoughtWhether mediums and spiritual communication align with the BibleThis episode sheds light on the spiritual, theological, and cultural debates surrounding death and the afterlife from a biblical perspective—helping you rethink what faith, scripture, and eternity really mean. Follow Dr. Eric Zito on Instagram: @zeetstagram Support the show for $5:  Join the ⁠⁠DEAD Talk Patreon⁠⁠ to support our mission and get episodes early and ad free! MERCH: "Dead Dad Club" & "Dead Mom Club": ⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠ DISCOUNTS: ⁠10% off Neurogum⁠⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus.  ABOUT:  DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠ Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠⁠

    1 h y 12 min

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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes the conversation around death. Each new guest shares their experience with death in a way that shatters the ”don’t talk about it” taboo. It’s the one thing we all share in common, so let’s talk about.

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