Best David Ferrugio Podcasts (2024)

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171 - Grief Taught Me Everything | David Ferrugio 31:53

7d ago31:53

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DEAD Talks host, David Ferrugio, delves deep into personal reflections on how grief has taught him everything. Drawing from his own experience of losing his father in the September 11th attacks, he explores how grief has shaped his understanding of life. The episode starts with reflections on influential quotes that emphasizing the power of percept…

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A Sugar Pumpkin is Jizzing in Your Coffee 33:36

2h ago33:36

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Hey Idiots! Finally back with a solo catch up episode and I'm so excited. Hope you enjoy! Make sure to join my email list so you can be notified when I'm performing near you! This helps me see where everyone is listening from so I can plan my tour dates, too! Join the FACEBOOK GROUP and let me know what you thought of this episode! Should I do more…

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172 - How a Navy Seal Mentality can get you through anything | Brandon Webb 51:46

1h ago51:46

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In this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio converses with Brandon Webb, an ex-Navy SEAL and renowned author. Brandon shares his experiences from his military service, detailing the mental management techniques and mindset needed to overcome adversity, both during and after combat. The discussion also delves into not only coping wit…

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170 - Ancient Civilizations, History and Afterlife Theories | Billy Carson 1:30:13

5d ago1:30:13

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Billy Carson, founder of 4BiddenKnowledge Inc., dives deep into discussions about how the history of death ties into higher dimensions, ancient civilizations, and the journey of overcoming trauma. Billy Carson sheds light on his personal experiences and how they have shaped his spiritual awakening. The episode explores fascinating topics such as th…

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169 - 3 Lucid Dreams In A Coma Took Her To Her Past Life | Christine Clawley 40:42

3d ago40:42

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In 2008, Christine contracted Necrotizing Fasciitis (aka, flesh-eating bacteria) in her throat and chest. She had a small chance of survival. During her medically induced coma her dreams and perhaps her near-death experience was being interpreted spiritually and quite literally while she was under. When she woke up she could not breath or operate o…

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Dr. Edith Shiro : Author of the Unexpected Gift of Trauma 44:15

28d ago44:15

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Trauma specialist and psychotherapist Edith Shiro sits down with Meghan to discuss loss, traumatic growth and the role of hope in healing. Focused on healing trauma and facilitating Posttraumatic Growth, Dr. Edith Shiro holds space for patients, communities, and individuals to achieve greater potential and higher consciousness. Dr. Shiro's influenc…

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168 - Shut the f*ck up! | Jorge Perez 51:44

8d ago51:44

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Jorge Perez tells us how to 'Shut the F*CK Up and Silence Your Way to the Life of Your Dreams' (His New Book), Perez shares his insights on detoxifying from negative words, the impact of epigenetics, and the power of words and the mind-heart connection. The discussion delves into how Perez's personal experiences of losing both parents to cancer ins…

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167 - Remembering Slain Hollywood Actor Johnny Wactor | Amy Tsang 44:00

1M ago44:00

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Actress Amy Tsang opens up about coping with the recent public death of her close friend, Johnny Wactor, a Hollywood star who was tragically killed in Los Angeles. Amy shares her struggles with grieving under public scrutiny and balancing her personal emotions while advocating for justice. She also reflects on previous losses, including her parents…

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Helen Marie: Psychotherapist, author and podcast host 48:48

21d ago48:48

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Uk based therapist Helen Marie is the author of Choose You: Gentle Words to Help You Heal and Grow. She sits down with Meghan to talk, grief, loss, healing and hope in this special episode. Learn more about Helen on her website: https://www.helenmariepsychotherapy.com/bookBy meghanrjarvis

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166 - The Great Rodney Norman 53:51

22d ago53:51

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Join us for an emotionally charged and insightful episode of DEAD Talks Podcast where we sit down with comedian and philosopher Rodney Norman for the second time, this time in-person. Rodney opens up about the profound and deeply personal journey of loss and resilience he's faced. From the recent passing of his brother after a long battle with canc…

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165 - His brothers hidden mental health battle | Jameson Arasi 59:04

1M ago59:04

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In a poignant discussion, Jameson Arasi shares their personal experience with the loss of a sibling to suicide, detailing the emotional turmoil and long-term impacts on their life. They emphasize the importance of addressing grief head-on, seeking therapy, and taking active steps to process emotions. Jameson reflects on their journey of understandi…

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164 - How To Die | Arij Mikati 17:51

2M ago17:51

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We don't know how or when death is coming with storyteller and writer, Arij Makati, wrote an incredible article on death called “How To Die”. It emcompasses how living across the street from a Hospice Care Hospital made her reflect on her own mortality as it relates to her life, culture and family. I asked her to recite her writings so we can hear …

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When a Friend Dies by Suicide: Reporter & griever Jason Nark 1:01:48

2M ago1:01:48

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Jason Nark is a reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer and a freelance writer. He lives in New Jersey with his kids and a dog named Wanda and has written about grief and loss including about his own best friend's death by suicide. More here: https://jasonnark.com/about-me/By meghanrjarvis

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163 - Conversation with a dying man | Philip & Elena Lister 50:54

2M ago50:54

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Speaking with a dying man was one of the most profound conversations I've ever had. In this deeply moving episode of DEAD Talks Podcast, I sit down with Philip Lister and his wife, Elena Lister.. Recorded just weeks before Philip's passing, we explore the emotional journey of knowing his time was running out. This conversation, one of the most impo…

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162 - She died and came back with the purpose of Life | Amber Cavanaugh 51:35

2M ago51:35

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She 'died' and chose to come back after having a massive stroke, when she closed her eyes and opened them on the other side. Amber Cavanagh returns to DEAD Talks Podcas to share the lessons she learned from the other side and the afterlife and what she learned from her Spirit Guides. She explains her three spirit guides, their names and reason for …

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Novelette Munroe: Living with Chronic Illness 40:20

3M ago40:20

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Novelette is 38 year old woman, living with a life limiting illness, called Epidermolysis Bullosa. I have the Recessive Dystrophic form of Epidermolysis Bullosa, RDEB. I live in Canada. I have a specialist in philosophy from the University of Toronto. Since 2018, I have been a trained hospice and peer bereavement Volunteer. I co-facilitate a lot of…

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161 - Inside the mind of serial killer John Wayne Gacy | Karen Conti 48:13

2M ago48:13

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Karen Conti represented John Wayne Gacy, one of the most notorious American serial killers, on death row and is one of Chicago’s most prominent lawyers and legal analysts. Thirty years after Gacy’s execution, Conti looks back through the eyes of a seasoned professional on the legal and media circus that ensued—and her countless hours of detailed co…

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Jessica Fein: Author of Breath Taking 48:23

3M ago48:23

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At the age of five Jessica Fein’s daughter Dalia was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease that would claim her life at 17. Before that moment came, and inspired by Dalia’s own irrepressible spirit, Fein and her family would discover how to live in the present when the future can’t be fixed. In this heartfelt yet clear-eyed memoir, Fein maps b…

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160 - Demystifying Death To Live More Fully | Hospice Nurse Julie 48:14

3M ago48:14

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Join us for an insightful episode featuring Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden, who has appeared on this show for the fourth time. In this engaging discussion, Julie shares highlights and emotional moments from her new book 'Nothing to Fear: Demystifying Death to Live More Fully.' The conversation delves into the deathbed phenomena, the importance of dis…

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Lisa Keefauver: Grief is a Sneaky Bitch 54:14

3M ago54:14

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Lisa Keefauver--Tedx speaker, consulatant, grief educator and host of the Grief is a Sneaky Bitch podcast has written a book of the same name. Written in the tone of your "wise best friend" this book will keep you company, teach you, and support you as you navigate loss. Be sure to follow her https://lisakeefauver.com…

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159 - NYC Death Investigations | Barbara Butcher 52:08

2M ago52:08

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As a medicolegal death investigator in New York City, Barbara Butcher, investigated more than 5500 death scenes and 680 homicides. She's been seen on Netflix's Homicide New York. Her prior roles included Medicolegal Investigator, Deputy Director of Investigations, and Director of Forensic Investigations, where her responsibilities included death in…

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158- She died and came back fully healed | Rosemary Ringer 1:08:26

3M ago1:08:26

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Rosemary Ringer died and came back in her near-death experience. After she lost her husband traumatically her heath started declining. She was diagnosed with cancer and miraculously came back fully healed with no explanation from the doctors. In this episode we discuss the details of her near death experience, what she saw, the meaning of her NDE a…

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Jonathan Fleece: President and CEO of Empath Health 45:37

4M ago45:37

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Jonathan Fleece is the president and CEO of Empath Health Empath Health is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health systems delivering non-acute care and services through its skilled, medical and holistic programs to individuals with chronic, advanced and terminal illnesses and those experiencing grief. The Empath Health integrated networ…

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157 - Relationship Grief and Growth | Luci Lampe 35:13

3M ago35:13

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In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Luci Lampe as she opens up about her deeply personal grief journey through the end of her 17-year marriage. Luci courageously shares the raw, unfiltered reality of coping with divorce, offering a powerful narrative on the physical and mental challenges she faced. For more on our guest Luci Lampe: https://…

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156 - One Fatal Mistake Took His Life | Dr. Brian Hoeflinger & Kevin Hoeflinger 54:57

3M ago54:57

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His one fatal mistake took his life when he was drinking and driving. Dr. Hoeflinger lost his son to a drinking and driving incident. He is joined by his son Kevin as we dive into the familial dynamic of grief and loss. We learn how a father grieves, how a brother grieves and the relationship between a father, son and family in the midst of profoun…

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Lindsey Kane Leaverton 49:41

4M ago49:41

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Brutally Honest. Achingly Authentic.In her author debut, Lindsey Kane Leaverton, has written the book she wished she had as she navigated countless trips through despair.She shares her heart and healing journey to help you raise your awareness, add tools to your toolkit, and find a way to laugh while you cry your way through a messy life.https://ww…

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155 - Navigating Grief: How Men Can Handle Emotions | Miles Wood 54:06

4M ago54:06

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We follow the poignant and uproarious journey of Miles Wood, a man grappling with the profound loss of his mother to ovarian cancer. Through his candid narration, Miles shares the intimate moments of caring for her until her last breath, lamenting the unsaid words and longing for one more chance to express his love. Alongside his grief, Miles revea…

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David Ferrugio: Dead Talks Podcast Host 48:15

4M ago48:15

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Host of one of the most popular podcasts on death, grief and loss, David Ferrugio comes into the work with a deep personal understanding of loss. His father (also David) died in the world Trade Center on 9/11 when David was only twelve years old. In this episode David shares some of his life philosophies, his appreciation for gallows humor and how …

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154 - Estate Planning Before You Die: Wills, Trusts & Probate | Kern Singh 32:15

4M ago32:15

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The importance of estate planning before you die is something a lot of people should consider as it relates to our death and leaving our assets securely behind for our loved ones. We discussed the Probate process when someone dies without a will or a trust, the importance of a will vs a trust and organizing your assets before you die so the loved o…

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J.S. Park: As Long as You Need: Permission to Grieve 48:56

4M ago48:56

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What a Day in the Life of a Hospital Chaplain who Sits with the Dying Teaches Us About GRIEF J.S. Park is a hospital chaplain, author, and online educator. For eight years he has been an interfaith chaplain at a thousand-plus-bed hospital that is designated a Level 1 Trauma Center. His role includes grief counseling, attending every death, every tr…

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153 - Lyon Forever: How to live and die | Barbie Herron Conkling 51:36

4M ago51:36

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Barbie Herron Conkling has been deeply engulfed in death throughout her life including her inspirational son, Lyon Herron, who died from a 27 year battle with cancer. He embodied this "live life to the fullest" mentality from an early age after being born with a rare genetic mutation called Gardner's Syndrome. Barbie shares incredibly inspiring sto…

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Rhaina Cohen: Author of The Other Significant Others: Reimaging Life with Friendship at the Center 45:37

5M ago45:37

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NPR’s Rhaina Cohen is the The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center, The Other Significant Others invites us into the lives of people who have defied convention by choosing a friend as a life partner—from friends raising a child together to best friends of 50 years who live together in their retiree years. Based o…

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152 - How do you deal with Child Loss? | Shekinah Eliassen 42:11

4M ago42:11

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How do you deal with child loss? Her first son, Lars, died in 2012 as an infant due to a severe brain condition. Shekinah Eliassen, CEO of George Mark Children’s House, a San Leandro, CA-based pediatric palliative care home, is committed to providing children and families with the same comprehensive and compassionate care that she received, and to …

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151 - A Father's Journey Through Profound Loss | Colin Campbell 50:15

5M ago50:15

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A Father's Journey Through Profound Loss with author Colin Campbell who lost both his children, Ruby & Hart, to a drunk driver that crashed into their family car. He's the author of "Finding The Words" which is a powerful account of one father's journey through unimaginable grief offering readers a new vision for how to more actively and fully mour…

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Anne Gudger: Author of the Fifth Chamber 47:55

5M ago47:55

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Anne Gudger is an autobiographical essayist who writes hard and loves harder. She’s been published in Real Simple, Cutbank, Cutthroat, The Los Angeles Review, The Normal School, The Rumpus, and the Columbia Journal, among others, and has been a Best of the Net nominee twice. She is also the co-founder of Coffee and Grief, a reading series that’s be…

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150 - Life Isn't Always Happy But Humor Can Help | Nora McInerny 1:09:34

5M ago1:09:34

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Nora McInerny, author, a speaker, and the host of Terrible, Thanks for Asking, a podcast that lets people be honest about the hard things in life. She is also a remarried widow raising a beautiful blended family with her current, very much alive husband. She's experienced a heavy amount of grief and loss in a second miscarriage, father and husband …

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Claire Bidwell Smith: Grief Expert, Therapist and Author of Conscious Grieving 46:34

5M ago46:34

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Recognized as one of today’s foremost experts on grief, Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the author of five books published in 22 countries. Led by her own experience in grief and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kin…

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149 - Hollywood, Mental Health, Grief and Addiction | David Dastmalchian 33:34

6M ago33:34

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David Dastmalchian is an actor as seen in Oppenheimer, The Dark Knight, Ant-Man, CW's The Flash, The Suicide Squad and in his newest film Late Night With The Devil. David joined DEAD Talks to discuss his experience with grief, loss, addiction and his struggles with mental health. @dastmalchian on Instagram DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages dea…

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Grieving Mother Nikki Mark Author of Tommy's Field. 51:48

6M ago51:48

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In 2018, Nikki Mark’s healthy twelve-year-old-son Tommy went to sleep one night and never woke up. Nikki went into a state of shock and her body quickly started to deteriorate, but she had to be there for her remaining family. Without a religious or spiritual background, she relied on the one skill she could still access — the ability to figure it …

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148 - Practical steps to get through Grief & Loss | Claire Bidwell Smith 42:36

6M ago42:36

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Recognized as one of today’s foremost experts on grief, Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the author of five books published in 22 countries. Led by her own experience in grief and fueled by her work in hospice and private practice, Claire strives to provide support for all kinds of people experiencing all kin…

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Jane Rosen: Author Of On Fire Island 48:28

6M ago48:28

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Don't miss the wonderful episide with the the incredible ane L. Rosen author of On Fire Island as she explains how her personal exprience with grief informed her charachters in the book. Jane L. Rosen is an author, screenwriter and former Huffington Post contributor. Jane often takes inspiration from real-life stories and interviews to craft her no…

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147 - Speaking with a real psychic medium | Malaurie 1:00:06

6M ago1:00:06

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Malaurie is a grounded, authentic, and caring psychic + medium who explains that she came from a long line of psychics and witches. As she describes it, "I try to keep it real and simple. No gimmicks, no pretenses, no bullshit. I’m not a crystal ball, but I can enter into a conversation with your guides and ancestors and see what they have to say. …

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Amy Morin, LCSW :Author 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do 46:35

6M ago46:35

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Amy's work went viral. Learn the story of how and why in this episode where Amy discusses her how her viral list, was really a reaction to compound grief and loss.In her own words:I’m a psychotherapist turned “accidental” author I started my career as a psychotherapist intending to help others build mental strength. I never imagined how much I was …

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146 - A Positive Outlook On Death After Losing His Parents | GaTa 34:55

6M ago34:55

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GaTa is an American rapper and actor best known for his role in the hit FXX TV series Dave, as well as for being the hype man for rapper Lil Dicky throughout his career as well as on the show. GaTa is an artist and actor who joined DEAD Talks to talk about how he never got to know both his parent's who died when he was just 18 months old. He is the…

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The Art of Losing: Juliet Haas on Sibling Loss 51:16

6M ago51:16

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What happens when someone whose job is supporting other people’s mental health is rocked by their own traumatic loss? In this episode, Juliet Haas LPC, LMHC, shares her story, including the personal and professional impacts of her loss. Juliet is an embodied trauma-informed counselor, registered dance-movement therapist, and owner of Mindful Counse…

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145 - Grief and Death Specialist | David Kessler 48:37

6M ago48:37

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David Kessler is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life, even afterlife’s tragedies. He is the author of six books, including the new bestselling book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief. He co…

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The Art of Losing: Kathleen Wallace, creator of Grief: A Comedy 36:57

7M ago36:57

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Is there room for humor in the world of grief and loss? According to Kathleen Wallace, creator of Grief: A Comedy, laughter can serve as a tool for connection as we navigate the losses in our lives. Kathleen is an actress, writer, producer, and facilitator whose work spans both the entertainment and corporate worlds. Her short film GRIEF: A COMEDY …

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144 - A comedian in grief | Vinny Fasline 1:06:15

7M ago1:06:15

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Vinny Fasline joins the show to chat about the loss of his father, his comedy career, and how it all intertwines. His father had SPS and died of lung cancer. What does it mean for a man to lose his father? How do you navigate grief? In this podcast episode, we hear from two guys in the Dead Dad Club. Vinny Fasline is a stand-up comedian and podcast…

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The Art of Losing: Molly Millwood on the Unexpected Losses of Motherhood 42:51

7M ago42:51

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What is the cost of framing motherhood only in terms of its potential gains, without acknowledging its inevitable losses? That’s one of the questions that Molly Milllwood addresses in her brilliant book, To Have and To Hold: Motherhood, Marriage, and the Modern Dilemma. A mix of research, client stories, and Molly’s personal experience, the book te…

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The Beginning of Comedy with Jeffrey Baldinger 1:11:10

6M ago1:11:10

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Hey Idiots! My guest this week is one of my very best friends Jeffrey Baldinger! This was just a fun silly convo that weaved into the life of being a comedian a little but was really just a great fun chat with a funny dude. This is a fun one! I love Jeffrey and I think you will, too! Join the FACEBOOK GROUP and let me know what you thought of this …

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