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. 3d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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)

  4. 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"

  5. 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

  6. Jun 20

    What Are Boundaries? (And Why Caregivers Need Them)

    What are personal boundaries, and why do we feel so guilty setting them? In this episode, we break down the different types of boundaries we all need to protect our time and emotional well-being—and why they are absolutely essential for family caregivers. Burnout, exhaustion, and resentment shouldn't be the price of supporting a loved one. Learn how setting clear limits is not about caring less, but about preventing caregiver burnout so you can actually provide better care. If you are feeling drained, overextended, or struggling to say no to family caregiving demands, this episode will show you exactly how to find your lines and hold them.  Listen and more: https://bit.ly/4viWWRZ In this podcast, we discuss: What are personal boundaries and the different types of boundaries. How to set boundaries as a family caregiver to protect your time and emotional health. Recognizing the major signs of caregiver exhaustion and caregiver burnout. Practical strategies for setting boundaries with aging parents without the guilt. Why drawing lines isn't selfish, but actually leads to preventing caregiver burnout and delivering better care. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Remembering Fathers and Boundaries in Caregiving 01:51 - Recipe of the Week: Dad's Pineapple Salsa 02:14 - A Father and Boundaries - An Essay by Nick Dothée (Washington Post) 08:42 - "Personal Boundaries" - What does that mean? 13:21 - Why Boundaries are Important in Caregiving 14:44 - Charlie's Stoic Aging Father - How His Family Set Boundaries with Love 19:33 - Cold Chicken and Last Breaths - Remembering and Grieving a Father 22:27 - Outro #howtosetboundaries #healthyboundaries #boundarysetting #mentalhealthtips #emotionalwellbeing #caregiverstress #burnoutprevention #griefsupport #fathersdaygrief #rememberingdad 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 Are Boundaries? (And Why Caregivers Need Them)

  7. Jun 13

    Constipation: Types, Causes, Risks, and What You Can do to Prevent It

    Constipation isn’t just uncomfortable—it can become dangerous. Especially after illness, surgery, or certain medications, what seems minor can turn into something serious. In this episode, we explain what constipation is, why it happens, and what your body needs to function the way it should. We break down the role of hydration, movement, and fiber, and why small changes can prevent bigger problems. We also talk about who is most at risk, including people with chronic illness, those recovering from abdominal surgery, and anyone taking medications that slow the gut. https://bit.ly/3QEeoRS Key Moments: 00:00 - Intro: The High-Risk Gut (Surgery, Aging, and GLP-1 Meds)01:33 - Fiber-lous Recipe: Spicy Deviled Walnuts02:04 - From Berated Brother to Breakfast Boss: The W.K. Kellogg Story06:11 - Adhesions and Bowel Obstructions, Why Abdominal Surgery Can Cause Constipation 07:29 - Secrets of a Good Movement: Roughage, Hydration, Exercise and Laxative Safety12:49 - "Thinker" on the Throne: Why Your Pooping Posture Matters15:14 - Want to Avoid Constipation? Eat This23:03 - Outro#constipation #guthealth #digestivehealth #bowelhealth  #fiber #hydration #healthtips #wellness #caregiverlife #endoflife #seriousillness #postoperativecare #nurselife #patienteducation #everyonediespodcast #cancersurvivor #aging #cancersurvivor 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

    Constipation: Types, Causes, Risks, and What You Can do to Prevent It

  8. Jun 5

    Beyond the Apocalypse: What The Four Horsemen Teach Us About Living in Today's World

    The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are often treated as distant, frightening symbols of the end times. But in this episode of Everyone Dies, we take a grounded, thoughtful look at what Conquest, War, Famine, and Death represent—and why they matter right now. From global conflict and food insecurity to health crises and the absolute certainty of mortality, these ancient images continue to mirror modern life. This isn't a conversation about fear. By naming these struggles, we strip away their power, allowing us to live with greater intention, care deeply for one another, and remember that even in uncertain times, every single day is a gift. Get Show Notes Here: https://bit.ly/4ftH1ve In This Episode: Comfort in the Darkness: A delicious recipe for Devils on Horseback and a beautiful reading from Anne Lamott on holding back the dark through radical self-love and practical gratitude.The Four Horsemen Unsealed: A deep dive into the historical, biblical, and artistic legacy of the riders from the Book of Revelation, and how their themes connect directly to our current societal struggles.The Weight of Choice: A striking reading from Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged on personal responsibility, absolutes, and the danger of compromising with evil.Episode Bookmarks: 00:00 - Intro03:37 - Recipe of the Week: Devils on Horseback04:12 - Getting Our Joy Back (Anne Lamott)07:18 - The Symbolism of the Four Horsemen09:03 - The Four Horsemen in the Bible12:38 - How The Four Horsemen Resonate in Literature and Art14:17 - Themes in the World Around Us17:14 - From Ayn Rand, in Atlas Shrugged19:25 - OutroResources Mentioned in This Episode (Links on Website): Recipe: Devils on HorsebackBooks: The Road by Cormac McCarthy, Option B by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam GrantCommunity Tools: The Conversation Project#EveryoneDies #FourHorsemen #DeathEducation #EndOfLife #MortalityAwareness #GriefSupport #MeaningInLife #ApocalypseSymbolism #SeriousIllness #Humanities  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 the Apocalypse: What The Four Horsemen Teach Us About Living in Today's World
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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
    326
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
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