As I Will It As I Will It Podcast

Meet Matthew! Matthew is a partner, son, brother, cousin, artist, and so many more things and was generous enough to sit down and chat with me about his extraordinary life. He tells the story of his life and family, the immense adventure, connection, and loss .. first of his mother Joy, when he was 19, two of his siblings, Paula and Tim, and finally his father Gordon. Matthew knows that what it is to experience both sudden loss and to witness prolonged illness and lives his life with creativity, love, and joy. Matthew tells the story of the Jocelyn Family the way he experienced it. His sister Marthe's episodes are also available if you haven't listened ..

Thanks Matthew!

Meet Emily! Emily's life changed drastically 3 weeks into the pandemic when her mom was diagnosed with a life limiting illness, while Emily was living in British Columbia. She tells us about her move home to Montreal from BC to care for her mom, her ongoing advocacy work with Canada's MAiD program, and the unexpected role Vanderpump Rules has played in her grief process and livelihood! Such an interesting story told by a lovely person. Thanks Emily!



This episode deals with topics around death and dying, illness, and use of Canada's MAiD program.

Meet Julie! Julie was born and raised in Port Dover, ON and has started thinking a lot about her end of life, having turned 70 this year. We talk about her childhood in Port Dover and she tells me about how her challenging relationship with her mother, as well as becoming a mother and grandmother herself, has influenced her thoughts around death and dying, as well as her own expectations of how she can be supported as she ages.

This is a story of travel and adventure, great love, and painful losses, all of which paint a picture of Julie, her hopes for the future, and her wishes for herself and her much loved family.



This episode deals with some challenging topics including medical trauma, death and dying.

Introducing Marthe Jocelyn. She is an artist and writer, who lives in Stratford, Ont. She also happens to be Amy's cousin! The improbable story of Marthe's family and their losses is both fascinating and astonishingly heartbreaking. Marthe tells it beautifully in great tribute to her mother Joy, her sister Paula, her brother Tim, and her father Gordon. Marthe's conversation with the podcast is divided into 2 episodes .. Also, check out our Instagram page @asiwillit_pod for pics of the family and some beautiful art!

This is episode 2 of Marthe Jocelyn! It picks up where we left off so, if you haven't listened to Part 1, circle back and get at 'er!

Phyllis is back ! With an update on her health and state of mind. She talks honestly and the challenges of aging in the sometimes inhospitable society, her unfinished business, and her commitment to continuing to lead by example in talking about death and dying.

We also learn a bit more about her history and remarkable talents! Hint: Check out our Instagram page to see Phyllis' incredible art!

@asiwillit_pod

Also- we had technical difficulties with our first post on Phyllis Part II- thanks for those who let us know- this should be fixed!