Best Digital Colonization Podcasts (2024)

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You Can't Take it With You: Understanding Money and Death 21:13

3h ago21:13

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Send us a text How is debt and credit handled when someone dies? This issue affects surviving family members, creditors, and the legal system, making financial planning an essential aspect of estate planning. Understanding how debts are managed, and the legal steps involved in handling credit posthumously can provide valuable insights into estate p…

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What You Need to Know to Prepare for Your Digital Afterlife 30:34

7d ago30:34

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Send us a text Your digital footprints linger well after death. What are the considerations for these perpetual assets to protect them from misuse? Learn in this episode. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46XQfto In This Episode: 03:00 – Take a Chill Out of Summer with a Boston Cooler 08:03 – Our Digital Afterlife – Preparing Your Digital Legacy 26:55 – 7…

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How Virtual Reality Can Take You "Over the Rainbow" 24:40

14d ago24:40

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Send us a text This week we explore Virtual Reality (VR) and how VR can be incorporated into palliative care with studies documenting people reporting effectiveness in pain and symptom management and its psychological impact. VR can provide people with meaningful and uplifting experiences, thereby enhancing their emotional well-being, improving emo…

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Grieving in the Digital World means Never Having to Say Goodbye...but is it Best? 38:29

22d ago38:29

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Send us a text Learn everything from a bot-related way to die in the future to thoughts around having a digital surrogate to a deceased loved one. In the book Love Story, love meant never having to say you’re sorry. Now, in the age of griefbots, death mean you never have to say goodbye. Griefbots are the creation of digital characters that imitate …

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How to be Prepared for the Digital Afterlife 48:38

1M ago48:38

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Send us a text Ever heard of cyberthanatology? Learn how technology has reshaped end of life planning and how to save your family from digital woes when you die. Our guest Niki Weiss returns to share her knowledge to get you started. What are Digital Afterlife Services? Digital technologies are reshaping the interactions between the living and the …

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Digital Assets after Death...What Happens to Your Phone? 40:49

1M ago40:49

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Send us a text Learn what you need to know to appoint access to a "digital heir" and things to think about to ensure your digital life is in good hands after you die. In this Episode: 04:46 - A Man Named Ove 07:29 - Recipe of the Week: Tornado Potatoes 08:22 - Digital Assets When We Die: Our Phones (Interview with Niki Weiss) 39:19 - Outro Support …

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Colon Cancer is Increasing in the Young: What you Need to Know 57:17

27d ago57:17

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Send us a Text Message. Colorectal cancer is usually considered a disease of older adults, but now nearly one-third of rectal cancer diagnosis are younger than age 55 with the biggest increase in diagnoses being seen in people ages 20-29. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men younger than 50, and it ranks second only to brea…

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Gaslighting - What Does it Really Mean? All About Women and Gaslighting 37:59

1M ago37:59

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Send us a Text Message. "Gaslighting" has been ubiquitous in common language recently, but it is often misused from its original meaning. True gaslighting is a form of a emotional abuse...what do you within one of these relationships? Listen to learn about the origins and uses, how gaslighting is encountered in the medical community, red flags to i…

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Can You Hear Me Now? Examining the Relationship of Hearing Loss to Dementia 50:39

1M ago50:39

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Send us a Text Message. What is the relationship between hearing loss - the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults - and risk of cognitive impairment and dementia? We dig into the research in this episode: https://bit.ly/4eUuQ7N Age-related hearing loss – which is the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults – ha…

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How Will Leading Causes of Death Change in the Future? 38:30

2M ago38:30

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Send us a text Learn how future causes of death may be different for our children and grandchildren Death causes have changed drastically since the 1800’s; how will they change 50 to 100 years from now? Listen to learn the most likely causes of death in the future and why. In This Episode: In the first segment Charlie explores a new source of prote…

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How to Comfort Someone When They're Feeling Sad 25:39

2M ago25:39

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Send us a text Learn why it's important to just to "reach out and touch somebody's hand," and tips to make this world a better place, because you can! Meh is a Yiddish word that has been adopted into English that expresses apathy or indifference. In the first half Charlie shares a resource to take your own emotional temperature along with changes t…

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Why is Appropriate and Safe Pain Management Important? with Patrick Coyne 31:43

2M ago31:43

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Send us a Text Message. Learn how your healthcare team ensures your safety while helping you meet your treatment goals in our final interview with an international expert on pain management. This week is part three of our three-part interview series with Patrick Coyne, known worldwide for his expertise in pain management. The focus of this intervie…

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How Being In Pain Hurts You More than You Think - with Patrick Coyne 32:55

3M ago32:55

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Send us a text If we delay effective pain management, does it do any harm? Learn the truth from our guest Patrick Coyne This week is part two of our three-part interview series with Patrick Coyne, known worldwide for his expertise in pain management. The focus of this interview is about the harmful effects of being in pain and also the unexpected b…

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What are the Barriers to Pain Management at the End of Life? with Patrick Coyne 32:22

3M ago32:22

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Send us a text World-renowned expert Patrick Coyne joins us for our three-part series on pain management Not being in pain is fundamental to having a good quality of life, and this is especially true at the end of life. Effective and compassionate management of pain may reduce complicated grief for loved ones witnessing the death. Successful pain m…

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Ovarian Cancer: Recognize the Signs and Learn What You Need to Know to Get a Faster Diagnosis 43:13

3M ago43:13

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Send us a text Ovarian Cancer is one of the most common gynecologic cancers, but 49% of women are diagnosed after it has already spread to distant sites. This is because many of the warning signs can be dismissed as a bowel disease or part of aging. Learn how to get a diagnosis sooner by recognizing symptoms and advocating for yourself when somethi…

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How to Discuss Hospice Care with a Hesitant Family Member 39:06

4M ago39:06

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Send us a text Compelling Reasons to Give Hospice a Try – and Why it’s Not “Giving Up” on Life When a family knows that a dying person needs hospice care but they are hesitant or resistant, it can be a challenging situation. This week we talk about the things to consider and discuss with the person facing the end of life. Remember that each family’…

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Mothers and Their Daughters, A Blessing and a Curse 37:17

4M ago37:17

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Send us a text Mother’s Day can trigger complex emotions no matter what kind of relationship existed. Today we talk about how the loss of a mother can affect us, and how we can grow through it. In This Episode: 02:58 – Recipe of the Week: Ex-Girlfriend’s Mom’s Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo) 03:56 – An Obituary to Remember: Lois Ann Harry 09:17 – The …

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Why is the Death of a Sibling Different than Other Relationship Deaths? 41:13

4M ago41:13

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Send us a text The death of your sibling may receive little social acknowledgement, but the can affect you in many ways. Learn why it can have a profound and unique impact. This podcast is dedicated to Russell, the baby brother of Robert. In this Episode: 00:00 – Intro and Dedication 04:33 – Recipe of the Week: Two Brothers’ Chocolate Gobs 07:20 – …

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Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It 49:53

4M ago49:53

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Send us a text Inflammation can be a killer – how do we combat it? Together, diseases related to chronic inflammation account for 50% of deaths worldwide. The relation among obesity, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome is an interrelated mesh that can lead to an early death if we do not learn how to manage chronic inflammation. In this Episode: 00…

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Grief Groceries - Care Packages for the Bereaved 34:39

5M ago34:39

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Send us a text Grief groceries are a meaningful and practical way to extend support to those navigating the challenging path of grief. The next time a loved one is going through a difficult time, skip the “let me know what I can do” offer and drop off grief groceries instead. Provide comfort and emotional support that is needed with a simple, yet m…

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Deaths by Firearm Violence: How Attention to Safety Can Make a Big Difference 27:47

5M ago27:47

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Send us a Text Message. In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death for American children and teens in the United States, overtaking motor vehicle accidents. Firearm violence - which includes accidental death related to firearms, suicide, mass shootings, and homicides - has become a health crisis. Many of these deaths are preventable with a…

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How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies 45:51

5M ago45:51

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Send us a text Parental death in midlife may result in lingering feelings of loneliness, feeling alone on the earth for the first time in their lives. Their death can bring back memories of former losses, unresolved conflicts, and doubts about life’s purpose. Knowing that we are not alone as we struggle with this change in our life can help adjust …

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Are You Prepared to Die? Get Ideas for Your Advance Care Planning 45:04

5M ago45:04

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Send us a text When we plan for our inevitable death, we can make our end of life easier for our loved ones. Life is hard, loss is hard, grief is hard. A final gift we can offer those who love us is to have our paperwork in order so they do not have to expend their energy on these details. Learn what kinds of things you can put in your advance care…

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Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD) and Things You Need to Know at End of Life 39:53

5M ago39:53

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Send us a Text Message. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) are a technology that many people have, especially if they survived cardiac arrest or have a heart condition that causes dangerous heart rhythms. ICDs are a great technology, but at some point a decision may need to be made about continued use or turning it off. This show will he…

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You Can't Appease an Aggressor; How to Handle Aggressive Situations 29:13

6M ago29:13

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Send us a text Learn Healthy Strategies to Deal with a Person with Anger Issues Are you overwhelmed by the political climate, difficult people in healthcare, or even the person riding your bumper on the roadway? We take a look at WWII to learn why you can’t appease an aggressor, but also explore techniques to better navigate situations with someone…

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How to Preserve a Life through Digital Memorials 53:23

6M ago53:23

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Send us a text Find connection and community through digital preservation and memorialization People are more frequently choosing cremation over burial and in doing so, raises the question of memorialization. Digital memorials are the current answer to how to keep our memory alive without a gravesite to visit. The available options seem only to be …

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What Factors are Causing Poor Health for Indigenous Americans? 48:01

6M ago48:01

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Send us a text Indigenous Americans have higher rates of cancer, dementia, and diabetes compared to other US populations. How is this related to their historical experiences? We talk about an understandable distrust of the healthcare system and how it continues to impact tribes. https://bit.ly/49zPMy2 In this Episode: 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of L…

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What You Need To Know About Stomach Cancer, Part 2 54:35

6M ago54:35

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Send us a text Learn all about stomach cancer treatment, symptom management, and end-stage disease. In Part 1 we talked about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. This week for Part 2 of our discussion we review treatment options, symptom management, end-stage disease, and how you can support someone with stomach canc…

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Kendle from South Texas TV 36:00

7M ago36:00

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On this week's episode, Vonnie is chatting with Kendle. The ladies talk about her time on Coastal Living, Coastal Living +, and now her time on South Texas TV. Although Kendle’s been behind the camera, on camera, and created content, she talks a bit about how nervous she gets being on camera. She also talks a bit about the goals for her own persona…

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What You Need to Know about Stomach Cancer - Part 1 54:19

7M ago54:19

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Send us a text Learn all about stomach cancer risk factors, symptoms & diagnosis Toby Keith died this month, 28 months after his stomach cancer diagnosis. Stomach cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the world, and anyone can get it. This is part one of a two-part review where we talk about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and surviva…

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Brandy of KicksNCulture & The Nest Angels 25:28

7M ago25:28

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This week's episode is a fun one! Vonnie sits down to talk to Brandy who owns KicksNCulture & manages the “Nest Angels” Drag Brunches (that we’re obsessed with!) Brandy tells us a little about the thought process for her business ventures, and how she’s thankful for the connections/friendships she’s made to continue to build her businesses. Follow …

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Is It Safe for Our Kids to Play Football? 46:18

7M ago46:18

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Send us a text Learn about the hidden, cumulative effects of tackle football on the brain, especially for children, and how you can minimize the risk. Playing tackle football as a child can impact health and quality of life as an adult. Simply put, lifestyle impacts health. So, what do you do when your child brings home the permission form to play …

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Tarun & Daniel of Reddy Media 35:48

7M ago35:48

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On this weeks episode of TLI, ⁠Vonnie⁠ chats with the owner (Tarun) & Senior Acct Mgr (Daniel) of Reddy Media. They talk about the business of "building businesses" and some of their goals for the future of the business. Follow the podcast: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers ⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: h⁠⁠⁠ttp://youtube.com/thelocalinfluencers…

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Fry Bread and Family: Exploring the Importance of Extended Family for Indigenous Communities 34:21

7M ago34:21

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Send us a text How do I help a Native American friend who is sick or grieving? It may be awkward when someone has a different culture to know what to do. Each tribe, person and family can be different. Dr. Jeanna Ford joins us again to talk about her experiences in her culture and as a medical professional and to give us advice and help to understa…

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Mike from T.N.T Health 25:34

7M ago25:34

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As we reach the end of January, it’s only right that on this weeks podcast, Vonnie talks to Mike of T.N.T. Health. It’s never too late to start (or re-start) your health journey! The two talk about Mike’s start in the supplement business, what he envisions for the future of his business and even talk a little about his past in wrestling! Follow the…

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The Carters - Living Their Best Life to the End 26:34

7M ago26:34

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Send us a text Does choosing hospice mean the end? President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn courageously allowed us to see their frailty and openly shared their journey near the end of life, including decisions for hospice so they could spend as much time as possible together. The Carters have shown us hospice is about holding hands, eating favo…

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Jo of Bird Post Marketplace 22:20

7M ago22:20

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On this weeks episode of TLI, Vonnie sits down and talks to the owner of Bird Post Marketplace, Jo. Jo tells Vonnie about the need for her business in Northwest Corpus Christi and how she brings local entrepreneurs together to help each other become successful. Follow the podcast: Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers ⁠⁠ Youtube: h⁠…

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How Native American Communities Honor End of Life 30:10

8M ago30:10

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Send us a text Learn this week about Native American views on death and funeral practices. Our guest who is indigenous herself shares how you can best support a friend from another culture. While each Native American Tribe has unique funeral practices, there is a lot of commonality in their beliefs about death and how the body should be treated aft…

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Mars: Digital Creator 20:13

8M ago20:13

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This week Abel sits down to talks with Mars. Mars tells Abel all about their start up in the digital creation space and how they have been able to grow their cosplay platform into a full time job. Follow the podcast: Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/thelocalinfluencers ⁠⁠ Youtube: h⁠⁠ttp://youtube.com/thelocalinfluencerspodcast ⁠⁠ This Podcast Is …

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How to Know if Your Loved One Has Decision-Making Ability, Capacity, and Competency 1:09:43

8M ago1:09:43

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Send us a Text Message. We want our loved ones to be able to make their own decisions as long as they are able, but what do you do when they are making bad decisions? Learn about decision-making capacity and the differences between ability, capacity and competency. Listen and get resources: https://bit.ly/48u4DcB #decisions #advancedirective #takin…

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Erika of Corpus Christi Colonics & Spa 32:20

8M ago32:20

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Welcome to the second part of the Season 9 Premiere of TLI. What better way to start your year than with a little gut health chat? Vonnie sits down to talk to Erika of Corpus Christi Colonics & Spa and the pair talk about the health benefits this preventive elective procedure can do for you! Follow the podcast: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/t…

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How to Avoid a Car Accident and Stay Safe on the Road 52:53

8M ago52:53

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Send us a text Did you know a two-second diversion is all it takes to double your risk of a car accident? Learn facts and several tips to help you and others stay safe on the road. We also talk about two people's long journey to burial and a wife's dilemma when her husband asked him to help him find a way to kill himself to avoid dementia. In this …

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Traumatic Grief: What it is and How to Find a Therapist to Help Manage It 47:35

8M ago47:35

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Send us a text Traumatic or Complicated Grief is difficult to work through on your own. We give you tips on how to find the right therapist and share our original season one podcast on the special circumstances that make this type of grief so hard. In this Episode: 00:00 - Finding a Therapist 04:57 - Intro to S1E07 Rebroadcast about Traumatic Grief…

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Singer/Songwriter Mike Ward on the Death of His Father 1:01:19

8M ago1:01:19

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Send us a Text Message. The holidays can trigger emotions - good and bad - about family members that are no longer with us. This week is all about fathers. We share an interview with Mike Ward, a Detroit-based singer and songwriter who writes about coming to terms with aging, loss, and death. This week Mike shared about a song he wrote for his fath…

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A Family's Perspective on Palliative Care - with Connie Baker 1:37:27

9M ago1:37:27

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Send us a text Connie Baker - co-creator of the Wong-Baker pain scale (the one with the faces) - has had her own journey with breast cancer and now her father's advanced cancer. Learn about her experience with palliative care and how people have a voice in their care. We also are rebroadcasting one of our very first episodes: "What is Palliative Ca…

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Are You Aging Well? Learn How to Make the Best of Your Golden Years 57:09

9M ago57:09

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Send us a text What contributes to a healthy, fulfilling life? Listen to learn about the physical, mental and social behaviors geriatricians recommend for aging well, regardless of where you are in life. In This Episode: 00:00 – How to Know If You Are Aging Well 05:02 – S2E40 Intro, Celebrating Betty White 10:04 – Happy Birthday Cheez-Its 23:09 – W…

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Psychedelic Drugs and Dying: Embracing the Gift of Life 45:04

9M ago45:04

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Send us a text The staff at Everyone Dies is taking a much-needed break this December, so we will be re-publishing some of our greatest hits with updated topical information as an introduction. This week we talk about the use of psychedelic drugs from the perspective of the scientist who legitimized the study of these drugs at Johns Hopkins Univers…

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Are You Lonely Tonight? Why Loneliness Is Something You Should Address, and How to Do It. 51:00

9M ago51:00

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Send us a text We talk about what research tells us about loneliness, and what you can do to combat it. We also share how some elders in China are overcoming societal norms to meet their needs. In This Episode: 02:42 - The Fable of the Sand Dollar and Almond Sand Dollar Cookie Recipe 05:29 - How Loneliness Affects Us and What to Do About It 38:04 -…

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Naloxone: The Life-Saving Tool You Should "Open Carry" 44:17

10M ago44:17

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Send us a text With the rise of fentanyl-laced drugs thought to be safe, the life you save could be closer to home than you think. Drug overdose deaths reached another record level in the United States this spring, data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows, as 2023 is on track to be another devastating year amid the drug epi…

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How to Talk About End of Life with Someone That Has an Intellectual or Learning Disability 35:57

10M ago35:57

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Send us a text We explore the health disparities and what you can do to help for those with a learning disability, especially related to palliative and end of life care. This week we are exploring the topic of having and terminal illness and how to get the information needed if you have a learning disability. Having a learning disability, or even s…

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