Dear Psychopomp: Let's Talk About Death

In this episode, I answer a humbling question from a listener: What would I do differently today if I knew I only had 24 hours left to live.Let's contemplate our mortality together, let's talk about regrets and trauma.And of course, Let's Talk About Death. ___________________mortality, self-love, authenticity, life lessons, imperfection, death doula, personal growth, mindfulness, living fully,...

death, death doula, funerary practices, history of death care, doula bag essentials, coaching for caregivers, end of life care, rituals, grief support, palliative careIn this episode of Dear Psychopomp, Anne-Marie delves into the history and evolution of death care, exploring the role of death doulas and the essential items they carry in their doula bags. The conversation highlights the...

death doula, grief, self-inquiry, emotional resilience, training, certification, community, resources, end of life, personal reflectiontakeawaysStart volunteering to explore your interest in death work.Self-inquiry is essential before becoming a death doula.Understanding your own relationship with death is crucial.Grief needs tending; don't rush into this work if you're grieving.Emotional...

death, compassion, empathy, healing, online cruelty, mental health, Charlie Kirk, tragedy, humanity, respectIn this episode, we reflect on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing a need for compassion and empathy in the face of loss. The conversation critiques the online culture of cruelty and desensitization surrounding tragedies, urging listeners to recognize the human impact of such...

death doula, end of life, emotional support, spiritual support, pre-planning, grief, legacy work, acceptance, mental resilience, funeral povertyIn this episode, I express my never-ending gratitude for the podcast's growth and introduce the concept of Death Doulas. We discuss roles, emotional support, and the importance of pre-planning. The conversation delves into various scenarios that doulas...

death, death doula, grief, end of life, psychopomp, emotional support, volunteering, mental health, caregiving, life transitionIn this episode, Anne-Marie, the host of Dear Psychopomp, welcomes listeners to the second season of the podcast, where she explores the topic of death with humor and compassion. She introduces the role of a death doula, explaining its significance and the emotional...

grief, healing, loss, connection, resilience, emotional pain, shared sorrow, death doula, mental health, self-careIn this heartfelt conversation, Dear Psychopomp explores the complexities of grief, emphasizing that while loss is a universal experience, healing occurs through connection and shared sorrow. The speaker reflects on personal experiences of grief, the importance of acknowledging pain,...

In this episode, I go down the rabbit hole following my soul as if I've died, and describe the amazing things I find along the way.death, dying, grief, cosmic adventure, memory, love, afterlife, spirituality, existence, connection, myth, hopes, dreams, afterlife, reflectionYou can find me online at www.dearpsychopomp.com or contact@dearpsychopomp.com I hope your weekend is gentle and full of...

grief, loss, friend loss, writing, creativity, friendship, support, mental health, storytelling, healing, communityIn this episode, Hannah Rumsey shares her journey of grief following the sudden loss of her friend Lauren. Through storytelling, writing, and humor, she explores the complexities of navigating grief, the importance of witnessing pain, and the healing power of creativity. The...

The Death Deck, death, dying, hospice, grief, acceptance, end-of-life, conversations, regrets, humor, planningIn this conversation, Lisa Pahl, CEO of Death Deck LLC, shares her insights on death, dying, and the importance of having open conversations about these topics. Drawing from her personal experiences and professional background in hospice care, she discusses the significance of showing up...