The Final Say
This is the podcast where you can get comfortable talking about death and learn some things about life from people who are facing death.
Music In His Heart
Flamenco guitarist Ben Phipps explains how he finds meaning, purpose and joy in his life; the support of his family and friends and why he chose not to have chemo for his brain cancer.
"And yet . . . " Mini-Episode/ Mark Goulston
Debra was rattled at the unexpected death of her last guest. In this episode, she talks about why.
Can We Talk About It?
Even people who work in the field of dying and death have a hard time talking about their own deaths. But Dr. Mark Goulston has found talking about it and being emotionally vulnerable has set him free.
Just Show Up!
What to say and how to keep meaning and purpose in your life? Here's what matters: Just show up. Bill Gardner has some wise thoughts on those challenges.
There's Love On the Other Side
Juliana Fodera has died twenty-one times. She tells us how she navigated those trips and we might experience. Her biggest piece of advice? "Stay curious!"
I Get to Choose
Cheryl Hauser watched her brother struggle with Alzheimer's. When she was diagnosed herself, she made the decision to voluntarily stop eating and drinking (VSED) when she no longer could enjoy life.
I'm Lucky!
Even though he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at age 76, Don Mallet felt that he was lucky and grateful to have made it to old age. Glass half empty or half full? Feed the Good Wolf or the Evil Wolf? Don tells us how he does it.
New Joy
Harlan was shocked to discover that his life-threatening illness brought him more joy than he could have imagined. Here's how he found it.
Death With Dignity and Humor!
Diane struggled with MSA for four years until she used the Death with Dignity law. She was excited about her "Lift Off" and was well-prepared for soaring out of her body.
Won't You Come Home?
Bill Bailey tells a story of misunderstood last words; being scared to death and being scared by death. Also, how we can almost guarantee that will people speak kindly about us after we die.