Kat shares the story that led up to her suicide attempt, the attempt itself, her stay in a hospital's psych ward, and her recovery. Fair warning, this episode contains curse words and conversation that may be triggering.
"Part of the reason (we don’t like talking about death) is that death brings every part of who we are as humans into very sharp focus. And something like that can be overwhelming to consider. When I’m thinking about my death, I’m thinking about my identity. I’m thinking about what I’ve accomplished. I’m thinking about who I’ve loved. I’m thinking about sex. I’m thinking about what I eat. I think about my body. I’m thinking about my work. I’m thinking about all parts of me because me as I know it will cease to exist at that point." -- Alua Arthur
"The night (my grandmother) died, her spirit came to me and she told me she was leaving. ...That was the first time I had interacted with or seen a ghost of a person." -- Christy
"I admit I have days I don't want to live anymore because of my pain levels. But I have a husband to live for. I'm afraid to leave him because I care about him. So, my fight is especially for him, you know"
Gerda has cancer. She shares about her cats, drinking the best coffee, her fears, and chemo.
Episode 07 - A slighty more casual conversation with Shawn, Caleb, and Bryan Recorded 02/2016 Published 10/2016
Episode 06 - The Death Doula Recorded with Laura Saba, 06/2016 Published 10/2016 For more info, visit Mourningdoula.com
Episode 05 - Sarah's Story recorded 05/2016 published 10/2016
Episode 04 - Dwayne's Story The first episode of Season 2 recorded 02/2016
Shawn and Caleb interview Shawn's aunt and uncle, Fi Lusby and Carl Smucker, about the passing of their mother. Special Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Wilde Funeral Home. Even more special thanks to Jake Lewis for the music.
Shawn and Caleb interview Joy and Scott Bennett (and their children) to hear their story. Special Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Wilde Funeral Home. Even more special thanks to Jake Lewis for the music.
Shawn and Caleb interview Lacey to hear her story. Special Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Wilde Funeral Home. Even more special thanks to Jake Lewis for the music.
Caleb Wilde, Shawn Smucker, and Bryan Allain discuss why they're both excited and nervous about embarking on this podcast. You'll also discover which one of them is perpetually hungry. Special Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Wilde Funeral Home. Even more special thanks to Jake Lewis for the music.
Jamie Refenes
please make more.