What if talking about death didn’t feel so… heavy?

In this episode, I sit down with the hosts of End of Life Conversations to explore what happens when we stop avoiding the topic we’re all quietly thinking about. (You know, the one we tend to shove into the emotional junk drawer labeled “deal with later.”)

We talk about why these conversations matter more than we think, how they can actually bring connection instead of discomfort, and what it looks like to approach them with honesty, curiosity, and a little more courage than we feel ready for.

You can find Wakil and Annalouiza here; https://www.endoflifeconvos.com/

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In this episode I sit down with Sarah Baldwin, co-founder and CEO of Restfully, to explore a concept that can change the way we understand grief: grief personas.

We often expect grief to look a certain way. Lots of tears, deep sadness, and a clear emotional timeline. But anyone who has experienced loss (or supported someone through it) knows that grief doesn’t follow a script.

Sarah shares how the idea of grief personas helps explain these differences and why recognizing them can reduce conflict, increase empathy, and help us support each other better after loss.

If you’ve ever wondered why your sibling, partner, or friend seems to grieve so differently than you do, this conversation will help you understand what’s really going on and how to meet each other with more compassion.

You can find Sarah at: https://restfullycare.com

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TW: Some discussions of addiction

What happens when someone you’re not close to dies… and you’re the one legally responsible?

In this episode, I sit down with Cat, host of Call Her Cat, to talk about the death of her father—whom she was estranged from at the time of his passing. Despite the distance in their relationship, Cat stepped in as his Medical Power of Attorney, made end-of-life decisions, and arranged his funeral.

We explore what it’s like to grieve someone you had a complicated history with. The love that may have existed. The hurt that definitely did. The expectations from others. And the internal tug-of-war between duty, resentment, tenderness, and relief.

You can find Cat’s podcast here: https://unityyork.podbean.com/

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