Best Cianna Stewart Podcasts (2024)

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44: A Book About What Dying is Really Like 11:56

4M ago11:56

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Most of us have never seen a death up close, let alone many. How, then, can we know what to do or say to support someone else who's dying? How can we know what to expect for our own deaths? "With the End in Mind" by Kathryn Mannix is a book of stories drawn from the author's long career in palliative care. Each story gives perspective on a differen…

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43: How to Write an Obituary 18:20

5M ago18:20

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So it's time to write an obituary. Who should do it and how? What needs to be included? What should be left out? Where does it go? What is an obituary for, anyway?By Cianna Stewart

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42: What does "Quality of Life" mean? 13:29

5M ago13:29

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The phrase "quality of life" comes up often, particularly when completing an Advance Directive or when dealing with the medical system. But what does it mean? And who gets to define it?By Cianna Stewart

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41: Hello again. Birthday. Restart. Community. 8:28

6M ago8:28

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Hello! After a long while, I am restarting this podcast. Because it's my birthday and that's my present to my self (and to you).By Cianna Stewart

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40: Aging While LGBTQ 14:00

1+ y ago14:00

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A brief overview of the range of issues faced by LGBTQ seniors towards the end of life.By Cianna Stewart

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39: Sharing Collected Art 7:10

1+ y ago7:10

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Do you have art that means a lot to you? Will others know why they mattered to you or what they're worth? Here are some quick tips to help other treasure your treasures.By Cianna Stewart

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38: Why I’ve Been Gone 5:52

1+ y ago5:52

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I haven't posted a new episode for a couple of months. I've been grieving the death of my friend, Jen Angel. Some good articles about Jen: Food, Love, and Revolution: Jen Angel's Legacy by Carwil Bjork-James, Yes! Magazine Jen Angel Wanted to Abolish Police and Prisons. She Wouldn’t Want Her Death to Be Used to Incarcerate Anyone. by Brook Anderson…

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Fade to Light with Jessica Evans 36:02

1+ y ago36:02

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Learn more about Jessica and her book Fade to Light at https://jessica-evans.ca/ Connect with me at http://www.caseyjourdan.com

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Mind Tamer in Training with Ambika Devi 34:09

1+ y ago34:09

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Find Ambika at www.ambikadevi.com Continue the conversation on Instagram @caseyjourdan Connect with Casey at www.caseyjourdan.com

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37: Preventing Dementia, Going Alcohol Free 30:29

2y ago30:29

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I want to do what I can to age well, including preventing getting dementia. I'm learning (and sharing) a range of steps to protect my brain. One of the big ones is deciding to reduce my alcohol intake, going alcohol free. Interviews with Joshua James & Danny Meeks, Ocean Beach Cafe Referenced: Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age by Sanjay G…

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36: Goals and Plans for 2023 13:00

2y ago13:00

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What you can expect for Dying Kindness in 2023, including ways that the decisions we make decades before retirement impact our ability to age well, and affect others in our immediate circle, beyond those we know, and for generations to come.By Cianna Stewart

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35: Home for the Holidays? What to Look Out For 24:38

2y ago24:38

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Most people want to die at home, but the ability to stay home depends heavily on how well it's set up to age in place. This holiday season, take advantage of being home to look around and take notes on what might make it hard to age well at home.By Cianna Stewart

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34: Why You Should Write Down Your Recipes 14:11

2y ago14:11

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Do you have a signature dish? Have you written down the recipe? Why you should record how to make foods associated with you so others can make it when you're gone. Buy "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel at Bookshop.org (affiliate link) DyingKindness.comBy Cianna Stewart

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33: Why You Should Prearrange Your Funeral 57:46

2y ago57:46

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Maybe you've told people what you want done with your body when you die. Have you also written down exactly what you want for your funeral? And have you paid for it? Dean Lambert from the Love Always Project knows firsthand how easy it can be to miss important details when planning a funeral. He shares his 30 years of experience as well as personal…

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Power & Purpose In Knowing Yourself 53:52

2y ago53:52

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All the details are at www.caseyjourdan.com/episode20 Find Souligna at www.stonemediasource.com Continue the conversation on Instagram @PursuitofEvolutionPod Connect with Casey at www.caseyjourdan.com Learn more about pursuing your evolution: www.pursuitofevolution.com Just me on TikTok and Instagram @caseyjourdan.co…

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32: Holidays for the Dead (replay) 15:49

2y ago15:49

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Samhain. Halloween. All Saints Day. All Souls Day. Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). All of these holidays are about the connection between the living and the dead. And they all present the dead in different ways. Taking a look at these differences can be a fun way to think about where we get our concepts about death and how our loved ones migh…

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Navigating homelessness & The power of meeting people where they're at 32:16

2y ago32:16

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Get all the episode details at www.caseyjourdan.com/episode19 Continue the conversation on Instagram @PursuitofEvolutionPod Connect with Casey at www.caseyjourdan.com Learn more about pursuing your evolution: www.pursuitofevolution.com Just me on TikTok and Instagram @caseyjourdan.co

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31:Trusts vs Wills 15:56

2y ago15:56

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What is a revocable living trust and who needs one? What's the difference between a will and a trust? If you have a will, do you need a trust? Mentioned: Natural Organic Reduction in California: https://recompose.life/2022/california/ https://www.dyingkindness.com/ Dying Kindness bookstore: https://bookshop.org/lists/dying-kindness…

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30: Eco-Friendly Burial Options – You Can Help Expand Them 26:24

2y ago26:24

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A discussion with Edward Bixby of the Green Burial Council on eco-friendly burial options – and the consumer's role in helping expand what's available. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.dyingkindness.com/ https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/ GBC map of certified providers: https://www.greenburialcouncil.org/interactive-maps.html https://destina…

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Finding Your Healing Tools 48:46

2y ago48:46

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Learn more about our guest Santa Molina-Marshal at www.hpbysanta.net Get the full show notes at www.caseyjourdan.com Connect with me on Instagram @pursuitofevolutionpod Continue the conversation on Instagram @PursuitofEvolutionPod Connect with Casey at www.caseyjourdan.com Learn more about pursuing your evolution: www.pursuitofevolution.com Just me…

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29: Who They Gonna Call? 12:18

2y ago12:18

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In addition to choosing an emergency contact, you should prepare contact lists for who they should call if you ended up in a crisis or need longer-term support. In this episode, Cianna goes over what kinds of contact lists you should prepare for different situations.By Cianna Stewart

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Prioritize Your Healing with Naomi Yano 41:48

2y ago41:48

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Naomi Yano helps me understand what it can look and feel like to prioritize our healing, feel our emotions in our bodies, and build trust in ourselves. Get the full details: www.caseyjourdan.com/episode17 Connect with Naomi Continue the conversation on Instagram @PursuitofEvolutionPod Connect with Casey at www.caseyjourdan.com Learn more about purs…

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28: Preparing for Writing Your Will 11:04

2y ago11:04

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We all know we should write a will, but how do you get started? Here are some tips on what to prepare that will make it easier and will save you time and money when you sit down to write your own will. Referenced: DyingKindness.com Episode 4: The Value of Physical Stuff Book: The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy (affiliate link)…

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27: Planning for Long-Term Care, with Matt McCann 1:01:31

2+ y ago1:01:31

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People are living longer and longer. While generally that's a good thing, it also means that more of us are going to need long-term care – and that can get expensive. What is long-term care? What options are there? And how can we plan for it? In this episode, Cianna talks with leading LTC expert Matt McCann. McCann is recognized as one of the natio…

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The Power of Gender Affirming Care w/ Gazit Chaya Nkosi 57:14

2+ y ago57:14

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Get all the details on today's episode, Gazit Chaya, and her book "Holy Shit: Growing from life's changes" at www.caseyjourdan.com/episode16 Continue the conversation on Instagram @PursuitofEvolutionPod Connect with Casey at www.caseyjourdan.com Learn more about pursuing your evolution: www.pursuitofevolution.com Just me on TikTok and Instagram @ca…

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26: In The First Hours After Your Death 16:37

2+ y ago16:37

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If you were to become incapacitated or die suddenly, what would your people need to know? This is a replay of Episode 1, updated to include an announcement for BinderDash, a workshop + co-working session to help you get the Essentials of your Death Binder done: https://binderdash-august2022.rsvpify.com…

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Safety Before Growth 3:48

2+ y ago3:48

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There's a key element of personal growth that we are't talking about. Listen to today's quickie episode to find out what it is. Continue the conversation with me: On Instagram: @pursuitofevolutionpod Or Twitter: @caseyjourdan Continue the conversation on Instagram @PursuitofEvolutionPod Connect with Casey at www.caseyjourdan.com Learn more about pu…

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Brief Thoughts on SCOTUS and the Future 7:38

2+ y ago7:38

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The decisions made by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) during this past session raised some concerns about how certain classes of people and situations will be different treated from state to state. Cianna shares some initial thoughts about steps to take related to advance directives and other concerns around death and dying moving f…

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24: What’s in an Obituary? A conversation with Michael Osborne, Famous & Gravy 46:14

2+ y ago46:14

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What's the point of obituaries? Why are some people so into reading them? Should you draft your own obituary as a Dying Kindness? Today we talk with Michael Osborne from the podcast Famous & Gravy, a podcast about what really matters in life, and what's gravy... one dead celebrity at a time. Referenced: Famous & Gravy Generation Anthropocene New Yo…

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Dying Better with Cianna Stewart 55:52

2+ y ago55:52

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What can you do now to better support and help those you love after you've died. I promise this episode isn't depressing! It's important. Cianna makes it easy to talk about hard stuff and provides amazing resources. Get all the info at www.caseyjourdan.com/episode14 Continue the conversation on Instagram @PursuitofEvolutionPod Connect with Casey at…

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23: Joint Account vs Power of Attorney for Finances - which is better? 20:34

2+ y ago20:34

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For most of us, there will come a point when we'll need to have someone else help manage our finances. Two common approaches are to set up a joint bank account, or use a Power of Attorney for Finances. Which is better? How do you decide which to use?By Cianna Stewart

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22: How much does a funeral cost? 14:36

2+ y ago14:36

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A funeral can get expensive. In this episode, I break down the elements of a traditional burial funeral in the United Stages, and the median costs.By Cianna Stewart

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Life of a Sober Sex & Love Addict w/ Brianne Davis 35:32

2+ y ago35:32

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Continue the conversation on Instagram @PursuitofEvolutionPod Connect with Casey at www.caseyjourdan.com Learn more about pursuing your evolution: www.pursuitofevolution.com Just me on TikTok and Instagram @caseyjourdan.co

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Autism Diagnosis After Age 30 57:56

2+ y ago57:56

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Brianne Leeson was diagnosed with ADHD and autism in her 30s after her world came crashing down around her in the early days of the pandemic. Listen in for more about: Why do late diagnoses happen, especially in those AFAB. How culture and religion impacted Brianne's childhood and her ADHD and autism getting overlooked. Why self-diagnosis is valid.…

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21: ”Asking for Help” vs ”Being a Burden” 15:53

2+ y ago15:53

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After a lifetime of independence, it can be tough to age or get ill and start to need help. So many of us fear becoming a burden so we resist asking for help. But at what point will our independence become a problem? What's the difference between asking for help and being a burden?By Cianna Stewart

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Life After Losing Her Son to Suicide 47:35

2+ y ago47:35

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*Trigger Warning* In today's episode my guest Anne Moss Rogers is talking about her youngest son who died by suicide. All the details of today's episode, including more info about Anne, her amazing work, and her books at www.caseyjourdan.com/episode11 Suicide Hotlines USA Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 USA Crisis Text 741-741 USA Suicide Prevention Lifeli…

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20: What Goes Into A Living Will? 32:34

2+ y ago32:34

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A discussion of the kinds of things that you could (and should) include in your living will, including examples that Cianna wrote into her own. Topics: Living Will, Advance Directive Mentioned: DyingKindness.com NOLO Press Book: The Art of Dying Well Book: A Beginner’s Guide to the End Dying Kindness Bookshop The Death Deck The Conversation Project…

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Community After a Preventative Mastectomy 44:59

2+ y ago44:59

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Kristen Carbone of Brilliantly.co share the discoveries about herself and the power of community after losing her mother to breast cancer, and herself having a preventative mastectomy. Learn more about Kristen and Brilliantly >here< Or join the conversation on Instagram @pursuitofevolutionpod Continue the conversation on Instagram @PursuitofEvoluti…

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19: Which Forms? When? Living Will, DNR, POLST, Advance Directive 22:52

2+ y ago22:52

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Living Will. DNR. Advance Directive. POLST. You know these forms are important. But are they the same? Do you need all of them? What are they for? And when would you need them? Forms are location specific. Do an online search for "[where you live] and [name of form]" or ask your lawyer to get the right version for you. Recap of summary: Everyone ov…

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Annnnd We're Back! Season 2 13:45

2+ y ago13:45

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After an unexpectedly long hiatus we're back! Here's what up and what's next. Join the conversation on Instagram: @PursuitofEvolutionPod Also apply to be a guest Continue the conversation on Instagram @PursuitofEvolutionPod Connect with Casey at www.caseyjourdan.com Learn more about pursuing your evolution: www.pursuitofevolution.com Just me on Tik…

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18: Choosing Who Will Defend Your Wishes 22:19

2+ y ago22:19

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Selecting the right Health Care Agent is a critical factor in ensuring that we get the kind of care we want when we're critically injured or nearing the end of our lives. Your agent will be responsible for implementing your Advance Healthcare Directive, and (even more) for understanding why you made the decisions you made so they can respond to una…

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17: On Wanting To Do What We Love As Long As Possible 7:35

2+ y ago7:35

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Thinking about dying has me thinking about aging. And as I took my aging body on a hike, I decided maybe it's time to get used to using hiking poles—and this had me thinking about what we can do now so that we can keep what we love doing for longer.By Cianna Stewart

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16:Your Final Resting Place 15:51

2+ y ago15:51

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Do you want to be buried near your parents? Want your children to scatter your ashes at your favorite beach? Would your family visit your memorial tree in a forest? What kinds of things do you need to take into consideration when you're choosing your final resting place? Bonus in this episode: An interview with Mike Szymanski, creator of the #Doxie…

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15: Final Disposition of Your Body 19:30

3y ago19:30

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Burial or Cremation? That question is important, yes, and it's not the only thing that needs to be decided about what will happen with your body after you die. This episode covers some of the practical decisions that need to be made regarding final disposition.By Cianna Stewart

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14: Getting The Conversation Started 39:28

3y ago39:28

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Sure, it's important to talk about death and what we want. But how do you even begin this conversation? What if you're ready to talk but someone else is resistant? And what do we even need to talk about? In this episode I interview Kate deBartolo from The Conversation Project, and Lisa Pahl and Lori LoCicero from The Death Deck. They share tools an…

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13: What’s in a Death Binder? 13:58

3y ago13:58

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Just what kinds of things would be useful to the people we'll leave behind when we die? What decisions need to be made? What goes into a "Death Binder"?By Cianna Stewart

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12: Lessons for Living and Dying Well 37:33

3y ago37:33

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Presenting three books with good lessons learned from the dying on how to live (and die) well: The Top Five Regrets of the Dying - Bronnie Ware The Four Things That Matter Most - Ira Byock When Breath Becomes Air - Paul Kalanithi Related links: Bronnie Ware’s blog post that started it all: https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/ Link to …

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11: From Death Phobic to Death Doula 45:37

3y ago45:37

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Karen Reppen describes herself as being once "the most death phobic person on the planet." Now she's on the board of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) and an advocate for death education. In this interview, she shares what she learned on her journey to overcome her fear of death, what an end-of-life doula does, and thoughts on NEDA's r…

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Empty Nesting with Christine Maziarz 51:29

3y ago51:29

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For complete show notes and links to everything we talked about today head over to www.caseyjourdan.com/ep8 Join me on Instagram @casey.jourdan Continue the conversation on Instagram @PursuitofEvolutionPod Connect with Casey at www.caseyjourdan.com Learn more about pursuing your evolution: www.pursuitofevolution.com Just me on TikTok and Instagram …

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10: Holidays Can Be Complicated 13:58

3y ago13:58

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Logistics are not the only things that complicate death. The holidays can be an emotional time. Here are five ways to help take care of the emotional side of the impact your death will have on those you love.By Cianna Stewart

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