Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State

Linda Gould

Talk Death Delaware is a compassionate podcast about death, grief, hospice care, and end-of-life decision-making in Delaware and beyond. Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features honest conversations with hospice professionals, advocates, caregivers, and everyday Delawareans about topics many avoid but all of us must face — including hospice care, advance planning, funeral traditions, medical aid-in-dying, natural organic reduction (human composting), caregiver support, and the emotional landscape of loss and grief. Whether you’re navigating your own grief journey, planning ahead for yourself or a loved one, or simply curious about the culture and practices around dying and remembrance, this podcast brings insight, stories, and compassion to the topic of death. Episodes include conversations with experts, “Word on the Street” reflections, and in-depth discussions with regular people to demystify death, honor life, and talk openly about what it means to say goodbye.

  1. Jun 5

    Word on the street: Dan's Experience as a Caregiver

    Today's conversation is with Dan, who cared full-time for his father. The conversation touches on caring for a parent with dementia, lessons learned, finding purpose through the experience, the practical and emotional challenges of caring for an ageing person. Dan's advice and philosophy can help anyone dealing with the same issues. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.

    18 min

  2. May 20

    Word on the street: Memory, Health Care, and Lack of Control

    Author Lori D'Angelo talks about her inspiration for writing, and during our conversation, the subject of death and dying as it is affected by the health care system came up.  This interview was done for The Kaidankai Podcast of Ghost and Supernatural stories. Her story will be read on June 10th. The Kaidankai is on every major podcast platform, and you can find Lori's story when it is uploaded, the most recent story, and podcast links on the webpage. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.

    5 min

  3. Apr 28

    Ep. 12: Adriana Camacho-Church on Grief, Children, and Healing Through Storytelling

    In this heartfelt episode of Talk Death Delaware, I talk with award-winning bilingual children’s author Adriana Camacho-Church about how storytelling can help us navigate grief, loss, and emotional healing. Adriana shares the inspiration behind her book Grandma, Where Will Your Love Go?, a moving story that helps children understand death through the lens of love, nature, and connection. Drawing from her own experiences—growing up between cultures and losing her grandmother—Adriana discusses how grief can transform into resilience, purpose, and even peace. Together, they dive into: How children process grief and lossWhy books can be powerful tools for emotional expressionThe role of culture, spirituality, and nature in healingHow love continues beyond death in ways we can still feelThis episode offers comfort, insight, and a fresh perspective on one of life’s most difficult conversations—reminding us that love is never truly lost. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.

    35 min

  4. Apr 9

    Ep. 11: Preserving Memories, Sharing Stories via Artifcts.com

    In this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we sit down with Heather Nickerson and Matt Ramsey of Artifcts, a platform designed to preserve the meaning behind the things we own. Heather and Matt share how Artifcts helps individuals and families document memories, capture personal histories, and create lasting digital legacies. From caregiving realities to generational shifts in what we value, this conversation dives into how we can preserve what truly matters—without holding onto everything. If you’re interested in legacy planning, end-of-life conversations, decluttering with purpose, or the future of memory preservation, this episode offers a thoughtful and deeply human perspective. Learn more at https://artifcts.com Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.

    49 min

  5. Jan 28

    Word on the Street Delaware: Family Fallout and a Cadaver Transport Camper

    In this Word on the Street Delaware episode of Talk Death Delaware, I’m joined by LB of Newark, Delaware for an honest, darkly humorous, and deeply human conversation about death, family, and what happens when preparation falls short. We talk about the real-world confusion families face with hospice care and morphine administration, and how not knowing what to do in end-of-life moments can add trauma to an already devastating loss. LB shares experiences living through two deeply traumatic deaths, and how those moments reshaped his understanding of responsibility, grief, and family dynamics. We also dig into why having a single executor matters, what happens when families don’t work together after a parent’s death, and how sometimes one person becomes the glue holding everyone together. Along the way, LB brings his signature black humor, stories from life on the road, and insights gained while driving his unforgettable ambulance converted into a camper, complete with a “Refrigerated Cadaver Transport” sticker. This episode is raw, local, and very Delaware—exploring life and death on the road, inside families, and in the spaces no one talks about enough. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.

    21 min

  6. Jan 19

    Ep. 10: Aging, Grief, and Facing Mortality: A Conversation About Death and Loss: Mike Ingram

    In this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we have an honest and deeply reflective conversation about aging, grief, and mortality. I speak with Mike Ingram, a nearly 70-year-old Delaware resident, about how thinking about death changes as we get older and how loss stays with us over time. Mike shares his experiences around the tragic death of his son, the loss of his brothers, and the anticipation of losing a brother-in-law. We explore how grief evolves but never fully disappears, why families often struggle to talk openly about death, and how different beliefs about what happens after death shape the way we live. This episode highlights why talking about death and dying matters—how these conversations can help us live more intentionally, prepare for end-of-life decisions, and support one another through loss. Talk Death Delaware brings death out of the shadows and into everyday conversation, where it belongs. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.

    26 min

  7. Jan 11

    Word on the Street: Why Cemeteries Matter | History, Genealogy & Grief

    In this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we explore why cemeteries matter—through personal memories, genealogy, data analysis, and the emotional experience of visiting graves. What begins as a simple question—“Do you like cemeteries?”—unfolds into a thoughtful reflection on how places of burial become sites of history, curiosity, and meaning over time. From childhood visits to Civil War cemeteries, to an American military cemetery in Luxembourg, to quiet evenings spent in Newark’s M.E. Cemetery, this episode traces how repeated encounters with cemeteries shaped a deeper way of seeing them. Along the way, we look at cemeteries as data sources for historical and genealogical research, places where family relationships, social class, and community history are written into the landscape.As life brings more personal loss, cemeteries also become spaces of empathy and imagination—where we reflect on grief, sudden death, and the stories behind the names on the stones. This episode offers a gentle, personal meditation on why cemeteries resonate with us, blending history, research, and emotional insight. For "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely,  openly, and honestly about their experiences.  Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.

    7 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    Ep. 9: Human Composting: Reimagining Death, Soil, and Choice

    Human composting is reshaping how we think about death—driven by grassroots demand for meaningful, environmentally responsible alternative to casket and flame cremation. This episode explores why families are seeking new options, how human composting fits into the funeral director’s toolbox, and the creative, deeply personal ways people are returning loved ones to the earth as perspectives on death continue to evolve across generations.  Mandy Stafford of Return Home, one of the three major companies that offer families human composting, officially known as Natural Organic Reduction. Mandy is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She explains why it is a growing choice among Americans and how it changes our way of grieving, and how Delawareans can opt in. For more information, visit the Return Home website or contact Faries Funeral Home, which offers this service through a different company.  For more information or to have a conversation on Talk Death Delaware, contact me at The Good Death Doula Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.

    43 min
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Talk Death Delaware is a compassionate podcast about death, grief, hospice care, and end-of-life decision-making in Delaware and beyond. Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features honest conversations with hospice professionals, advocates, caregivers, and everyday Delawareans about topics many avoid but all of us must face — including hospice care, advance planning, funeral traditions, medical aid-in-dying, natural organic reduction (human composting), caregiver support, and the emotional landscape of loss and grief. Whether you’re navigating your own grief journey, planning ahead for yourself or a loved one, or simply curious about the culture and practices around dying and remembrance, this podcast brings insight, stories, and compassion to the topic of death. Episodes include conversations with experts, “Word on the Street” reflections, and in-depth discussions with regular people to demystify death, honor life, and talk openly about what it means to say goodbye.

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