Sep 23 2024 50 mins
What if we stopped running from death and started embracing it with humor, heart, and authenticity?
In this episode, I sit down with Alanna, a co-founder of Good Mourning, to talk about how they are turning the way we approach end-of-life celebrations on its head.
We dive into the idea of living wakes—yes, you heard that right—where loved ones gather to celebrate a life while the person is still here to enjoy it. Alanna shares how Good Mourning is helping families craft deeply personal send-offs that honor not just how someone died, but how they lived.
If the thought of talking about death makes you squirm, this conversation is for you. Alanna and I break down why facing our mortality head-on can actually be one of the most empowering things we do.
Here’s what we touch on:
- The inspiring mission behind Good Mourning and why they're revolutionizing end-of-life celebrations.
- How to plan a deeply personal, one-of-a-kind memorial.
- The benefits of living wakes: celebrating life while your loved ones are still present.
- How breaking the taboo around death can be so freeing.
- Our personal stories of loss and what they've taught us about life, grief, and moving forward.
- How embracing these difficult conversations makes end-of-life planning a gift, not a burden.
Ready to shift your perspective and start living (and dying) on your own terms? Hit play now and join Alanna and I as we dig deep into how celebrating life starts with embracing death.
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Agrace: Hospice & Supportive Care
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