153 episodes

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages with death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience in a way that shatters the ”don’t talk about death” taboo. You could cry, but you will most likely laugh. Having lost his own father on September 11th, David has learned the importance of this discussion and sharing other’s stories.

DEAD Talks David Ferrugio

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 211 Ratings

DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages with death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience in a way that shatters the ”don’t talk about death” taboo. You could cry, but you will most likely laugh. Having lost his own father on September 11th, David has learned the importance of this discussion and sharing other’s stories.

    153 - Lyon Forever: How to live and die | Barbie Herron Conkling

    153 - Lyon Forever: How to live and die | Barbie Herron Conkling

    Barbie Herron Conkling has been deeply engulfed in death throughout her life including her inspirational son, Lyon Herron, who died from a 27 year battle with cancer. He embodied this "live life to the fullest" mentality from an early age after being born with a rare genetic mutation called Gardner's Syndrome. Barbie shares incredibly inspiring stories about her son who not only showed how to live but how to die. She continues to honors him today and taught me what a 'living memorial' is and how he was able to leave this world with the people he loved. A truly remarkable story about grief and loss but more about how to live life to the fullest.
    Support the legacy of Lyon with Ly & Co: https://lyandco.la/
    For more on Barbie follow her on instagram @barbiedahl74
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    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.
     
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    • 51 min
    152 - How do you deal with Child Loss? | Shekinah Eliassen

    152 - How do you deal with Child Loss? | Shekinah Eliassen

    How do you deal with child loss? Her first son, Lars, died in 2012 as an infant due to a severe brain condition. Shekinah Eliassen, CEO of George Mark Children’s House, a San Leandro, CA-based pediatric palliative care home, is committed to providing children and families with the same comprehensive and compassionate care that she received, and to carry forward George Mark’s work as the national beacon of excellence for pediatric palliative care.
    For more on George Mark Children's House: https://georgemark.org/
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    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.
     
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    • 42 min
    151 - A Father's Journey Through Profound Loss | Colin Campbell

    151 - A Father's Journey Through Profound Loss | Colin Campbell

    A Father's Journey Through Profound Loss with author Colin Campbell who lost both his children, Ruby & Hart, to a drunk driver that crashed into their family car. He's the author of "Finding The Words" which is a powerful account of one father's journey through unimaginable grief offering readers a new vision for how to more actively and fully mourn profound loss.
    To purchase his book "Finding The Words": https://colincampbellauthor.com/finding-the-words/
    For more on Colin Campbell: https://colincampbellauthor.com/
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    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.
     
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    • 50 min
    150 - Life Isn't Always Happy But Humor Can Help | Nora McInerny

    150 - Life Isn't Always Happy But Humor Can Help | Nora McInerny

    Nora McInerny, author, a speaker, and the host of Terrible, Thanks for Asking, a podcast that lets people be honest about the hard things in life. She is also a remarried widow raising a beautiful blended family with her current, very much alive husband. She's experienced a heavy amount of grief and loss in a second miscarriage, father and husband in a short period of time. Her ability to share insights, lessons and humor in one beautiufl death and grief ball is incredible. Nora McInerny has been seen on her incredible TED Talk "We don't "move on" from grief.
    We move forward with it". For more on Nora McInerny: ⁠https://noraborealis.com/⁠
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    Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping:
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    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
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    • 1 hr 9 min
    149 - Hollywood, Mental Health, Grief and Addiction | David Dastmalchian

    149 - Hollywood, Mental Health, Grief and Addiction | David Dastmalchian

    David Dastmalchian is an actor as seen in Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight, Ant-Man, CW's The Flash, The Suicide Squad and in his newest film Late Night With The Devil. David joined DEAD Talks to discuss his experience with grief, loss, addiction and his struggles with mental health.
    @dastmalchian on Instagram
    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

    • 33 min
    148 - Practical steps to get through Grief & Loss | Claire Bidwell Smith

    148 - Practical steps to get through Grief & Loss | Claire Bidwell Smith

    Recognized as one of today’s foremost experts on grief, Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the author of five books published in 22 countries. Led by her own experience in grief and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kinds of loss. It's always a blast to chat with Claire who has been on the podcast before. We spoke about her newest book "Conscious Grieving", why she wrote it and practical ways to engage in your grief.
    For more on Claire Bidwell Smith: https://linktr.ee/Clairebidwellsmith
    Purchase her new book "Conscious Grieving" here
    Join the DEAD Talk Patreon for only $5 to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features:
    👉  https://patreon.com/deadtalks?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
     
    Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping:
    👉  https://deadtalks.myshopify.com/
     
    All links to everything DEAD Talks:
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    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

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
211 Ratings

211 Ratings

Wicks Chic ,

Healing

I lost my husband and the father of our three children unexpectedly in December of 2023. This podcast has been so healing and relevant for me. My feelings through this grief journey feel validated and heard. I strongly recommend this podcast to anyone going through grief or loving someone who is grieving!

DeezyWeezy ,

Super relatable and easy to listen

I love this podcast. My friend recommended it to me. The host is chill and relatable. I like the exploration of the unknown with a grounded but open minded viewpoint. Keep on it

Valerieepgg ,

Amazing work

I started listening by getting some reels on Ig. And oh boy I’m hooked ever since, I listened form the very first episode to waiting for the new ones to come. David, you’re doing amazing with this platform to share our experiences!!

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