Buried in Work Podcast

What would happen to your business if you were gone tomorrow?Most entrepreneurs pour everything into building their business—but almost none plan for what happens next. What if you got sick? What if you wanted to retire? Or, what if you suddenly had the opportunity to sell for life-changing money but weren’t prepared?In this episode of Buried in Work, Wayne Zell, CEO of Zell La

Most people think of retirement as the finish line—but what if that mindset is setting you up for failure? What if, instead of retiring, you could graduate into a new phase of life—one filled with purpose, financial security, and freedom?In this episode, Eric Brotman, a certified financial planner, author, and podcast host, discusses the biggest myths about retirement, why most

Did you know most people don’t understand palliative care—doctors included?In this episode of Buried in Work, we sit down with Dr. Matthew Tyler, a hospice and palliative care specialist, to uncover the truth about palliative care—what it is, what it isn’t, and why it matters more than you think.Dr. Tyler, the creator of How to Train Your Doctor, has made it his mission to

We don’t talk about death, but we should. Our culture has pushed death out of sight, making it something to fear rather than understand. But what if embracing death could actually help us live more fully?In this episode of the Buried in Work Podcast, Joanna Ebenstein, artist, author, and founder of Morbid Anatomy, uncovers the forgotten history of mourning, why we’ve become dis

Did you know that having one conversation today could save your loved ones years of heartbreak tomorrow?In this episode of Buried in Work podcast, Adam Zuckerman sits down with Kate DeBartolo, Senior Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and leader of the groundbreaking Conversation Project. Together, they tackle one of the most avoided yet essential topics: end-of-l

In this episode of Buried in Work, Adam Zuckerman sits down with Mark Willis, a Certified Financial Planner® and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services. Mark is not your average financial advisor—he’s a wealth architect who’s helped hundreds of clients take control of their financial futures using innovative strategies like self-banking, real estate investing, and tax-f

After this episode, you’ll see life, death, and everything in between in a way you never have before.Adam Zuckerman sits down with Penny Hawkins-Smith, BSN, RN, CHPN, a nationally certified hospice and palliative care nurse, social media educator, and author of Influencing Death: Reframing Dying for Better Living. With over two decades of experience in hospice care and a vibrant

When you hear the word “hospice,” what comes to mind? For many, it’s fear, confusion, or even stigma. But what if understanding hospice care could change how we approach some of life’s most difficult moments?In this heartfelt episode of Buried in Work, Jared Rizzi sits down with Helen Bauer, a certified hospice and palliative care nurse and host of The Heart of Hospice podc

Did you know that the cost of a simple funeral can vary by thousands of dollars? Or that you can skip embalming altogether and still honor your loved one beautifully? In this episode, Sara Williams opens up about the truths (and myths) of funeral planning and how we can take control of one of life’s most difficult decisions.Visit Buried in Work for the full show notes and how to

How do you rebuild your life after devastating loss? In this episode of the Buried in Work podcast, we’re joined by grief and transformational life coach Tara Accardo, the founder of Losses Become Gains. Tara opens up about her personal journey of losing both parents within six months and how she found purpose and strength in the aftermath.We explore the messy, personal nature of