MUM

Oct 30 2024 35 ep. 62 mins 4
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Stories of death that inspire us to live LOUD.

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Beyond the Edge of Skin with Death Doula Mallory Hartzler

Oct 30 2024 72 mins  
In this episode, host Ellen Wong invites Mallory Hartzler, a death doula, who shares her recent experiences companioning two important beings in her life through their end of life – her dog Jackson and her grandfather, who was diagnosed with dementia. Mallory describes death as expanding beyond the edge of our skin.About Mum’s GuestMallory Hartzler is a human-centered designer,

Grieving Unrealized Futures with psychic medium Nelly Reznik

Oct 23 2024 93 mins  
In this episode, host Ellen Wong and Nelly Reznik (a psychic medium) shares her journey into mediumship and discussed disenfranchised grief from the death of a colleague during their budding romance. They discuss the nature of spirit psychic communication and its often mundane and humorous aspects, Nelly’s grandfather's Holocaust survival story, and the connection between ancestr

Redefining Elderhood with Psychedelics, with Abbie Rosner

Oct 16 2024 61 mins  
In this episode of MUM, host Ellen Wong interviews Abbie Rosner (writer) about new models for elderhood, confronting mortality, and how the Boomer generation is discovering and re-discovering psychedelics as a treatment. You’ll hear about:* what falls away as elders age and the connection to nature and love* ancestral connection and sacred medicines* creating a new kind of elderh

Spiritual Death & Sacred Plant Allies with Guest Mariah Gannessa of Four Visions

Oct 09 2024 79 mins  
In this episode of MUM, host Ellen Wong invites Mariah Gannessa, founder of Four Visions, to speak about the Warrior Spirit, experiencing spiritual death through medicine ceremonies, and living life in totality in all of its flavors and colors. They exchange stories of their relationships with plant medicine, and discuss how sacred plant allies can support grief.About Guest: Mariah

Bloodlines, a deep conversation with ex-israeli/ex-zionist soldier and author meital yaniv

Oct 02 2024 85 mins  
In this episode of MUM, host Ellen Wong engages in an open-hearted discussion with death laborer and author meital yaniv. The conversation centers around their book, 'Bloodlines,' which explores the impact of the Israeli apartheid regime through the lens of meital’s personal experiences and ancestral history. Topics include the deep-seated trauma and unaddressed grief carried by

Briefly Perfectly Human with Death Doula Alua Arthur

Sep 25 2024 63 mins  
In this episode, host Ellen Wong and Death Doula and educator Alua Arthur discuss her NY Times bestselling book, “Briefly Perfectly Human”, racism in death work, what self-care in service looks like, and how her life experiences have informed her work. Learn about the inherent activism in death work, the significance of witnessing others' pain, and the necessity of honoring dea

What Matters in the End with End-of-Life Doula Laura Miner

Sep 18 2024 73 mins  
In this episode, host Ellen Wong and guest Laura Miner (end-of-life doula and educator) discuss the importance of honoring individuals' end-of-life choices and the profound spiritual experiences associated with death. They talk about the challenges, emotions, and the spiritual component of end-of-life care, highlighting how these elements are incorporated into educational courses o

Navigating the Rapid Transformation of Now, with Śivani Howe

Sep 04 2024 75 mins  
Welcome to Season 3 of Mum! In this episode, host Ellen Wong and guest Śivani Howe (medium and intuitive artist) discuss the nuances of living versus surviving, and how the relationship with death impacts the way people live their lives. They talk about the collective navigating rapid transformation of the present, holding conflicting emotions of joy and grief, and the societal sh

Grieving Animal Companions

May 29 2024 63 mins  
In this MUM episode, Spiritual Medium Jaime Breeze shares how relationships with pets transcend physical life and can continue through reincarnation. Jaime sheds light on how she communicates with animals on the other side, providing comfort to those who are grieving their animal companions, and emphasized the importance of acknowledging grief, encouraging individuals to honor thei

Reclaiming the Womb

May 22 2024 54 mins  
In this MUM episode, Somatic Coach and Bodyworker Amy Jones returns to discuss her complicated relationship with her womb space, the therapeutic value of body work, and the process and implications of hysterectomies.Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual traumaAbout Amy Jones:Amy Jones is a weaver of story and ritual. She is a Somatic Coach and Bodyworker, utilizing her many years of tra