Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette
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A thoughtful exploration of everything about life-limiting illness, dying, and death. Everyone Dies is a nonprofit organization with the goal to educate the public about the processes associated with dying and death, empower regarding options and evidence-based information to help them guide their care, normalize dying, and reinforce that even though everyone dies, first we live, and that every day we are alive is a gift.

  1. 4d ago

    Make Gratitude Your Practice Every Day, with Tabitha Burrill

    Can gratitude improve your health? Research suggests it can. Daily gratitude has been associated with: Better emotional well-being Less stress and anxiety Greater life satisfaction Improved physical health In this episode, explore the science behind gratitude and simple habits you can start today.  Gratitude isn't about ignoring life's challenges. It's about noticing the good that exists alongside them. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Why You Should Practice Gratitude Every Day01:31 - What Are You Grateful For? Charlie and Marianne Answer04:45 - Gratitude Dip - Recipe of the Week05:20 - Practicing Gratitude - Rebalancing our Attention on What is Safe, Kind, and Beautiful Around Us08:51 - Interview with Tabitha Burrill (Tabitha’s Glass Emporium) About Her Gratitude Practice24:30 - "A Gift" - Katheryn Starbuck25:15 - Outro with Words from EpicurusListen in to learn more about how practicing daily gratitude can improve mental and physical health, reduce stress, and increase well-being with simple, research-based habits. https://bit.ly/45p9ZWS #Gratitude #MentalHealth #WellBeing #Mindfulness #HealthyHabits #Resilience #EveryDayIsAGift Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    Make Gratitude Your Practice Every Day, with Tabitha Burrill

  2. Aug 7

    What Vanitas Art Knows About Death - and Living Fully

    What can a 1600s Dutch painting featuring a skull, a fading flower, and a ticking clock teach us about our daily choices? In this episode we explore the art genre of vanitas and the powerful concept of memento mori—the intentional reminder that our time on earth is finite. We break down the meaning behind these symbols and why they still matter today. Rather than inspiring fear, these classical masterpieces were designed to offer clarity. By placing beauty, wealth, and pleasure directly alongside mortality, vanitas art challenges us to stop delaying conversations, focus on what truly matters, and live with intention. https://bit.ly/4bDdZ9F In this Episode: Charlie shares a retro 1930s recipe for Judy Garland's favorite vegetable salad (complete with her secret dressing tip!) and reflects on her life and legacy. Marianne breaks down the hidden symbolism behind vanitas genre art—from musical instruments and rotting fruit to hourglasses and silver skull pocket watches. Listen to a poem that reflects on anticipatory grief, legacy, and honoring loved ones in thought and memory Time is moving, but awareness brings purpose. Tune in to discover how ancient reminders of mortality can help us appreciate today.  Timestamps: 00:00 – The Hidden Message in Vanitas Art: Decoding Memento Mori03:17 – Recipe of the Week: Judy Garland's Homemade French Dressing and Vegetable Salad04:20 – Over the Rainbow: The Complex Life and Legacy of Judy Garland08:37 – What Dutch Vanitas Art Teaches Us About Mortality10:40 – Symbolism in Vanitas: Skulls, Musical Instruments, & Memento Mori14:07 – Timepieces, Skull Watches, and Tempus Fugit - "Time Flies"18:42 – "Even Before They Are Gone" Poem by Sarah Hall Gueldner 19:16 – Closing Thoughts & Last Words of the Wicked Witch of the West #MementoMori #Vanitas #VanitasArt #ArtHistory #DutchGoldenAge #DeathAwareness #EndOfLife #LivingWithIntention #PhilosophyOfLife #Bereavement #JudyGarland #EveryoneDiesPodcast  Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    What Vanitas Art Knows About Death - and Living Fully

  3. Aug 1

    Don't Let Burnout Become Godzilla: Caring for an Elderly Partner Alone

    Caring for an aging partner alone takes a physical, emotional, and financial toll. Learn how to recognize early burnout and find local caregiving resources. https://bit.ly/4hIV9Sg What happens when the person you love also becomes the person you provide 24/7 physical care for? In this episode of Everyone Dies, Marianne and Charlie examine the rapidly growing reality of elder spousal caregiving as lifespans lengthen and family sizes shrink. We discuss: The "Godzilla Principle" of Caregiving: Why addressing small burnout signals early prevents total breakdown.The Weight of Pre-Bereavement: Grieving a partner while they are still here, and navigating the emotional conflict of sadness, anger, and guilt.The Financial Sinkhole: Asset spend-downs, long-term care insurance limits, and Medicaid realities.Practical Guidance: Finding local Area Agencies on Aging, avoiding scams, and joining peer support communities.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and Ode to New Socks03:24 - Recipe of the Week: "Guaczilla" Guacamole 03:56 - The "Godzilla Principle" Applied to Caregiver Burnout 08:40 - "Bambi Meets Godzilla" & Healthcare Systems 10:31 - Spousal Caregiving: The Growing Reality & Demographics16:08 - Caregiving Resources & How to Avoid Scams 24:15 - In Memoriam: Juan Jose Valdez (Last Marine in Vietnam) 27:30 - Outro#caregiverlife #caregiving #agingparents #spousalcaregiver #caregiverburnout #griefsupport #dementiacare #eldercare #endoflife #everyoneDiesPodcast #longtermcare #caregiverstress #agingpopulation Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    Don't Let Burnout Become Godzilla: Caring for an Elderly Partner Alone

  4. Jul 25

    How to Supercharge Your Microbiome with Fiber & Starch

    Take care of your microbiome, and it will take care of you Did you know that every meal feeds not only you, but also the trillions of microorganisms living in your digestive tract? Research continues to suggest that the foods we eat directly influence our gut microbiome, which plays an essential role in digestion, metabolism, immune function, inflammation, and inter-organ communication throughout the body.  In this quickie episode of the Everyone Dies podcast, we dive into how fiber-rich foods and resistant starch nourish beneficial gut bacteria—and why ultra-processed foods may have the opposite effect. You'll learn why calories from whole foods are handled differently than calories from highly processed foods, how short-chain fatty acids support metabolic health, and practical ways to include more microbiome-friendly foods in your daily meals. Resources and more: https://bit.ly/4wpKel7 Plus, as a bonus, we are including a re-release of our deep-dive episode on the microbiome, S5E25: The Important Role of the Microbiome to Your Health and Immune Function! Topics discussed include: What the gut microbiome does and why it matters Why fiber is essential for gut health What resistant starch is and where to find it How ultra-processed foods affect beneficial gut bacteria Simple, daily dietary changes that promote long-term wellness #GutHealth #GutMicrobiome #Fiber #Nutrition #HealthyEating #DigestiveHealth #Wellness #WholeFoods #ResistantStarch #Metabolism #ImmuneHealth #PreventiveHealth #EvidenceBased #HealthPodcast #EveryoneDiesPodcast Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    How to Supercharge Your Microbiome with Fiber & Starch

  5. Jul 17

    Beyond a Side Effect: When Mucositis Becomes an Oncology Emergency

    Most people undergoing cancer treatments know to watch out for fatigue or hair loss, but far fewer expect the severe impact of oral mucositis. While it often begins as a painful side effect of chemotherapy or radiation, severe cases can rapidly cross the line into a critical oncology emergency. Learn why Stage 4 mucositis becomes a medical emergency and about life-threatening complications like sepsis, severe dehydration, and treatment interruptions. Then, we share a rebroadcast of our comprehensive guide with daily steps patients can take to protect their mouths, manage symptoms early, and preserve their quality of life. https://bit.ly/3Tqfl18 for helpful visuals, resources, and a mouth rinse recipe Timestamps: 00:00 - Mucositis - What it is and Why it Can Become a Cancer Emergency07:34 - Intro S6E22 Mucositis with Cancer Treatment and How You can Prevent It09:18 - The Sharks of Rockaway Beach13:50 - Road Trip to Nebraska - Famous Murder Spree and Reuben Sandwich17:59 - Oral Mucositis - Common Symptom of Cancer Treatment21:24 - Why it is Important to be Proactive to Prevent Mucositis29:05 - Mucositis Discussion34:18 - Nutrition Tips for dehydration, taste changes and decreased appetite or pain while eating36:18 - Holly Butcher: Advice to World 24 Hours before She Died of Cancer38:16 - Outro with words from Killian Murphy#OncologyEmergency #OralMucositis #CancerCaregiver #ChemotherapySideEffects #CancerSupport #PatientEducation #SupportiveOncology #SepsisAwareness #MouthSores Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    Beyond a Side Effect: When Mucositis Becomes an Oncology Emergency

  6. Jul 10

    How to Find Your People After 50 (And Honor the Friends We’ve Lost)

    Why does making friends after 50 feel so unexpectedly difficult? In this episode of Everyone Dies, we explore the reality of our changing social circles as we age. Whether caused by retirement, caregiving, or loss, discovering that your network has shrunk can feel isolating—but you are far from alone.  We talk about the modern challenges of finding your community later in life, the measurable health risks of chronic loneliness, and how to intentionally take those small steps to build deep trust again. Every day is a gift. Let’s learn how to find—and keep—our people:  https://bit.ly/3SXGwAe Special Summer Re-Release: Stick around right after this brief intro for a powerful encore of our classic episode (Season 3, Episode 31) on navigating the profound grief of when life-long friends die.  Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Why is Making Friends after 50 So Hard? 00:56 - The Health Risks of Isolation and Reasons for Shrinking Friend Circles 04:44 - The Power of Intentional Effort 07:31 - S3E31 Intro: Friendship Rewards and Challenges 15:57 - Recipe: Friendship Cake 09:56 - Interview: The Grief and Coping When Your Best Friend Dies 49:48 - Do I Want Another Close Friend? 52:31 - How to Make New Friends 01:02:14 - Outro with Words from Joseph Campbell and Emily Dickenson Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    How to Find Your People After 50 (And Honor the Friends We’ve Lost)

  7. Jul 4

    Bonds That Defy Time: Letters, Legacies, and Living with "Enough"

    Can love truly survive death? In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, this episode of Everyone Dies explores the enduring power of remembrance, devotion, and profound farewells across generations. https://bit.ly/4vJJAyh In this episode, we discuss: The Legacy of "Enough": A touching airport goodbye between a father and daughter that reveals a beautiful, intergenerational blessing for a meaningful life. Letters from the Frontline: The deathless Civil War love letter of Major Sullivan Ballou to his wife, Sarah, written just days before the First Battle of Bull Run. National Healing & Hope: How Abraham Lincoln’s call to "bind up the nation's wounds" and Emma Lazarus’s iconic poem The New Colossus re-framed national grief into an endless welcome. Continuing Bonds: How those navigating hospice, palliative care, or grief can maintain deep, lasting connections with those they have lost through values, traditions, and story. Read the full blog post, get the recipe, and get resources at: www.every1dies.org Every day is a gift. And we wish you enough.  #IWishYouEnough #GenerationalWisdom #FinalBlessings #GriefAndBereavement #LoveLetters #AmericanHistory #GriefSupport #FamilyLegacy  #CivilWarHistory #EveryoneDiesPodcast  Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: The Enduring Power of Love 01:19 - Recipe of the Week: Pulled Pork Sliders 02:05 - I Wish You Enough - An Aging Father's Last Wishes for His Daughter 05:05 - Love and Duty on the Frontlines of the Civil War - Sullivan and Sarah Ballou 08:13 - The Reality of the Battle of Bull Run 10:09 - A Grieving Widow and Sullivan's Comforting Last Words 11:59 - Emma Lazarus’s Iconic 1883 Poem, "The New Colossus" 13:01 - Outro with Words from Mark Twain Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    Bonds That Defy Time: Letters, Legacies, and Living with "Enough"

  8. Jun 27

    What Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Can Teach Us About Time, Family, and Living Well: Ben Sasse's Story

    What happens when a sudden diagnosis gives you only months to live? In this episode of Everyone Dies, we explore what it means to live fully on the threshold of life’s final chapters.  https://bit.ly/4ezL0FC First, we share the deeply moving, self-written obituary of Nora Patricia Keenan, who passed away from complications of colorectal cancer. With unapologetic honesty, Nora looks back at her journey through chaos, addiction, recovery, and growth, reminding us that a meaningful life isn’t about being spotless—it’s about being honest and showing up.  Then, we dive into a powerful discussion about former Nebraska Senator and University of Florida President Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. Then, we dive into a powerful discussion about former Nebraska Senator and University of Florida President Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. Sasse shared a raw look at how a terminal diagnosis brings acute clarity, his experience on a targeted clinical trial, and how he is spending his limited time with his wife and three children. We close the episode with a beautiful reading of Rev. Henry Scott Holland's classic poem, "Death Is Nothing at All."  Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction:  Honesty, Grit, and Redeeming the Time 02:18 – Recipe of the Week: Disappearing Dip 02:45 – Nora Patricia Keenan’s Incredible Self-Written Obituary 05:46 – Living on the Threshold: Senator Ben Sasse's Journey with Stage IV Cancer 09:54 – Family, Faith and Survival - Sasse's 60 Minutes Interview24:40 – Poem: "Death Is Nothing at All" by Rev. Henry Scott Holland 27:15 – Outro Support the show 🎧 Listen to more episodes: https://www.every1dies.org - also get notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   Email: mail@every1dies.org

    What Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer Can Teach Us About Time, Family, and Living Well: Ben Sasse's Story
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A thoughtful exploration of everything about life-limiting illness, dying, and death. Everyone Dies is a nonprofit organization with the goal to educate the public about the processes associated with dying and death, empower regarding options and evidence-based information to help them guide their care, normalize dying, and reinforce that even though everyone dies, first we live, and that every day we are alive is a gift.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    329
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
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