While We're Still Here

Jul 25 2024 115 ep. 16 mins 3
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Here we will be discussing dying, death, and how to share our thoughts about end of life choices, our wishes, fears, and concerns about asking tough questions. We will learn how to be a good listener. We can work at leaving nothing unsaid with those we love.  Let's discuss how to have a Good Death. 

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Some Goodbyes are Easy, Some Remain Difficult Forever

Jul 25 2024 13 mins  
Send us a textI am not saying goodbye today. I am saying so long for now. I didn't realize how quickly this day would arrive but here I am. Please reach out to me through my email or Facebook or LinkedIn. I'll be around in one form or another. Pausing feels right. I hope you understand.Have a question or topic you'd like to explore? I'm still here.... While We're Still Here (Facebo

Our Kids Don't Want Our Stuff, and Other Thoughts

Jul 18 2024 29 mins  
Send us a textBoy, what a tough few days I have had. There has been a lot of emotion churning inside me. I'll let you listen, but here are some key points in my mind that I want to get across to you:1. We hope to always have our memories, and therefore we buy things to memorialize special occasions or events, hoping that somehow the stuff will allow us to recapture the feelings fro

The Winds of Change

Jul 12 2024 20 mins  
Send us a textThey're coming. We can't stop them. Change happens. How will you face change?Winds of Change, song by The ScorpionsListen and read my blog: https://whilewerestillhere.com Reach me at [email protected] with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you w

Life Span or Health Span - How Will You Spend Your Last Decade?

Jul 05 2024 35 mins  
Send us a textThis is not a repeat episode but a repeat topic with a bonus - more updated information for us to consider as we age and face our end of life. While We're Still Here Episode dated 09/20/2023 "Are You Living Your Last Decade? How Would You Know That?" https://peterattiamd.com/start-here/https://www.selfauthoring.com/https://chriskresser.com/ 988lifeline.orgListen and r

When We Rush, We Miss Stuff - Can We be as Slow as Snails?

Jun 28 2024 21 mins  
Send us a textSnail mail that is. For years now, email has replaced old-fashioned "snail mail", which itself has been shadowed by the faster communication options such as texting and so on. Nonetheless, sometimes, receiving a written letter brings familiar memories. Listen to how Postal Service for the Dead helps us stay connected to ones we've lost. https://sleepysue.studio/ look

Keep On Learning

Jun 20 2024 16 mins  
Send us a textI'm learning that I keep learning everyday. I'm sharing some of that learning today and hope to inspire you all to grab learning where you can get it. I learn professionally, of course. In my life and relationships, I appreciate the opportunities to learn because, positive or negative, there are nuggets for me to take into new situations and old ones. https://fivewish

Just the Facts!

Jun 14 2024 5 mins  
Send us a textHere are some facts that I consider to be important reminders that we have work to do before we die. Listen and read my blog: https://whilewerestillhere.com Reach me at [email protected] with Episode 56, the episode music was added. It was composed, produced and provided by Kyle Bray specifically for this show. Reach out to me if you want the score.

Is Laughter the Best Medicine?

Jun 06 2024 6 mins  
Send us a textDr. Mandar Kataria thinks so, and many professionals agree. In the grief space, being able to find my laugh again was a big step forward to healing. Recently in a webinar, a doula mentioned laughter yoga. I marked that in my notes. I looked it up and signed up for an online class. How was it? Listen in...https://laughteryoga.orgListen and read my blog: https://whilewe

Let's Take a Journey Through Grief - Meet Susan!

May 31 2024 71 mins  
Send us a textSusan is a woman you won't forget. Here's her story....BUT THERE IS A WARNING: Adult topics like suicide are mentioned. Please call 988 if you or someone you share this with may be struggling and want to speak with someone who can help. This episode has so many nuggets I don't want you to miss any of them. Here is a list of nuggets I hope you can find in this episode:

More from Elizabeth Kubler Ross on Grief

May 23 2024 11 mins  
Send us a textI found this piece and wanted to share it with you all. Many of us are familiar with the stages of grief Dr. Kubler Ross established for terminally ill patients. What you'll hear in this episode may validate some feelings around grief. Listen and read my blog: https://whilewerestillhere.com Reach me at [email protected] with Episode 56, the episode