On Death

Matthew Dwyer and Tom Kubik
  • 5.0 (32)
  • RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY

A podcast to explore the often times taboo topics of death, dying, and grief. We offer people a place to gather and listen to others around their experience with death and dying. We aim to encourage and support a healthy relationship with death and to move from a culture of mostly death denial to a community focused on living life more fully alive.

  1. Reunion w/Matthew and Tom

    07/28/2023

    Reunion w/Matthew and Tom

    Matthew and Tom play heart catch up where they talk about their dramatic world changes; life coming in and life moving out. Tom talks about the intensity of child birth while Matthew shares some of his final moments with his beloved dog Dracula. Then they give three tips on how to be with someone and their grief. Very tender personal episode, listen with a warm cup of tea.

    49 min

  2. 02/23/2022

    Alin Gragossian - A Change of Heart

    Join us with ER Doctor Alin Gragossian as she talks with us about someone who not only sees death all of the time, but then experienced death herself. Within moments, Alin, just 30, was dead in the hospital from a failing heart. After her revival and an immediate need for a heart replace, she was on the receiving end of organ donation from Lucy. Tune in to hear all about Alin’s unique experience with her new heart from Lucy and how she creates meaning with a focus on advocacy for transplantation. You can follow Alin's work at: https://www.achangeofhe.art This episode was recorded in August 2021.

    52 min

  3. 09/29/2021

    Ethan Lipsitz - Love Extremist

    When life hands you brain cancer, you love extreme. Well, that’s what Ethan Lipsitz has done anyways. What started as a simple heart symbol in 2015, Love Extremist has transmuted into an offering of creative expression in all forms that aims to inspire love as our greatest human power. Ethan has become a symbol himself of love to the maximum, taking charge of his diagnosis by bringing his story of healing into the world through art, podcasts, and projects like Camp Death. This episode isn’t for those who want to hang in the shallow end. Ethan and Love Exremist dares you to jump into the deep end of life. Are you coming or what? See Ethan's work at https://www.extremist.love Find him on Instagram @ethanlipsitz

    54 min

  4. 08/27/2021

    Allie Olson - Welcome to Allieville

    Here we come! Season 2 kicks off in the world of Allieville, a colorful expressive fully immersive kids show set by the magical visionary Allie Olson, who recently was diagnosed with a rare aggressive form of breast cancer. Allie has transformed her entire apartment into a work of art and her joyous expression surrounders her throughout her healing journey. Her positive outlook is contagious as she openly confronts her cancer. Smile big with us as we get swept up into the very real world of Allie Olson. See how we can still be ourselves even during times of pain and sickness. You want to be there, in Allieville. To visit Allieville https://www.allieville.com To Support Allie’s Gofundme https://gofund.me/43562b4f

    55 min

  5. 08/03/2021

    Season 1 Recap

    In this episode Matthew and Tom give some updates on previous guests, including a beautiful story of Matthew visiting Ethan in Hospice care. They also share stories of how the show has impacted them and what other offerings are happening outside of the podcast. Tune in for an intimate session with our hosts. You can find more work from Matthew at: https://www.madhumatt.com And Tom's work at: https://returntopneuma.com

    37 min

  6. 07/21/2021

    Paul Kuhn - Death/Life: The Cycle of Fatherhood

    Imagine what it’s like to be with you father as he transitions into the unknown mystery of the beyond while preparing to welcome into this world a new baby. Paul talks about being comfortable sitting in the uncomfortable. Life is painful, and yet joyous. Tune in to hear Paul’s beautiful story with the sounds of the birds as he waits to greet his baby boy. Sweet vibes inside. You can find more of Paul's work at https://www.soundandself.com where he works one on one with folks to unlock various aspects of themselves using a plethora of tools including breath and sound. And you can find his work with his partner Erica Matluck at https://www.experiencesevensenses.com where they offer group retreats and online transformational modalities for personal growth.

    43 min

  7. 06/02/2021

    Andrew Thomas - A Daily Dose of Terror with OCD

    Did I lock the door? Maybe. I’ll check, just in case. Great, locked. Am I sure? Check again. Right, locked. Wait, what if it’s now unlocked. I’ll check again, and again, and again… Andrew has been living most of his entire life with undiagnosed Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It wasn’t until his OCD around COVID pushed him to the edge, left him completely alone, and utterly afraid. The exhaustion dragged him to rock bottom. In the darkness, Andrew had come to a profound realization, reached out for help and has built up an incredible knowledge of OCD and tools to help empower him to take back his life. This episode is jam packed with info. Don’t miss the end where we shared a beautiful practice for everyone. If you or anyone you know might be struggling to find some help around Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and what it looks like, you’ve got to listen to this.

    1h 6m

  8. 05/20/2021

    Alex Saidac - Ride or Die

    Alex had not one, but two near death experiences coming from doing what she loves most, being with her horses. That has shaped her life in living a path of service with her animals as outward, vibrant, and joyous as possible. This conversation is deep, yet filled with laughter and fun. Let us take you on a ride where Alexandra stakes claim in her ancestry through healing with horses. Feel her passion for these beautiful majestic animals as she lives every day with the possibility of it being her last. Saddle up friends.

    1h 5m
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About

A podcast to explore the often times taboo topics of death, dying, and grief. We offer people a place to gather and listen to others around their experience with death and dying. We aim to encourage and support a healthy relationship with death and to move from a culture of mostly death denial to a community focused on living life more fully alive.

Information

  • Creator
    Matthew Dwyer and Tom Kubik
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    On Death