Dying Kindness

Jun 21 2023 7
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We are all going to die. And someone will have to handle what we leave behind. Odds are good that person will be someone who loved us, someone who will be grieving. Let’s not make it harder for them than it has to be. Let’s make some key decisions now in order to be kinder to those we’ll leave behind. What kind of decisions? Welcome to Dying Kindness, the podcast for people who are going to die someday. Host Cianna Stewart is learning about death and dying, and sharing information and tips along the way. Episodes include practical information, philosophical musings, interviews, and a dose of morbid humor. Because we’re all going die someday and we should learn how to talk about it.

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40: Aging While LGBTQ

Jun 21 2023 14 mins  
A brief overview of the range of issues faced by LGBTQ seniors towards the end of life.

39: Sharing Collected Art

Jun 02 2023 7 mins  
Do you have art that means a lot to you? Will others know why they mattered to you or what they're worth? Here are some quick tips to help other treasure your treasures.

38: Why I’ve Been Gone

May 05 2023 5 mins  
I haven't posted a new episode for a couple of months. I've been grieving the death of my friend, Jen Angel. Some good articles about Jen: Food, Love, and Revolution: Jen Angel's Legacy by Carwil Bjork-James, Yes! Magazine Jen Angel Wanted to Abolish Police and Prisons. She Wouldn’t Want Her Death to Be Used to Incarcerate Anyone. by Brook Anderson, In These Times and Jen's entry

37: Preventing Dementia, Going Alcohol Free

Jan 31 2023 30 mins  
I want to do what I can to age well, including preventing getting dementia. I'm learning (and sharing) a range of steps to protect my brain. One of the big ones is deciding to reduce my alcohol intake, going alcohol free. Interviews with Joshua James & Danny Meeks, Ocean Beach Cafe Referenced: Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay Gupta Huberman Lab podcast episode,

36: Goals and Plans for 2023

Jan 05 2023 13 mins  
What you can expect for Dying Kindness in 2023, including ways that the decisions we make decades before retirement impact our ability to age well, and affect others in our immediate circle, beyond those we know, and for generations to come.

35: Home for the Holidays? What to Look Out For

Dec 23 2022 24 mins  
Most people want to die at home, but the ability to stay home depends heavily on how well it's set up to age in place. This holiday season, take advantage of being home to look around and take notes on what might make it hard to age well at home.

34: Why You Should Write Down Your Recipes

Dec 08 2022 14 mins  
Do you have a signature dish? Have you written down the recipe? Why you should record how to make foods associated with you so others can make it when you're gone. Buy "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel at Bookshop.org (affiliate link) DyingKindness.com

33: Why You Should Prearrange Your Funeral

Nov 11 2022 57 mins  
Maybe you've told people what you want done with your body when you die. Have you also written down exactly what you want for your funeral? And have you paid for it? Dean Lambert from the Love Always Project knows firsthand how easy it can be to miss important details when planning a funeral. He shares his 30 years of experience as well as personal stories to encourage everyone to

32: Holidays for the Dead (replay)

Oct 27 2022 15 mins  
Samhain. Halloween. All Saints Day. All Souls Day. Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). All of these holidays are about the connection between the living and the dead. And they all present the dead in different ways. Taking a look at these differences can be a fun way to think about where we get our concepts about death and how our loved ones might relate to us after we die.

31:Trusts vs Wills

Oct 13 2022 15 mins  
What is a revocable living trust and who needs one? What's the difference between a will and a trust? If you have a will, do you need a trust? Mentioned: Natural Organic Reduction in California: https://recompose.life/2022/california/ https://www.dyingkindness.com/ Dying Kindness bookstore: https://bookshop.org/lists/dying-kindness