Shows
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)"Dying for Sex" - What the Hulu Series Teaches Us About Sexuality and Terminal Metastatic CancerMarianne and Jeanna Ford discuss the Hulu Series "Dying for Sex," a true story about a 42 year old woman with recurrent breast cancer. https://bit.ly/3FQcND3Several patients told Dr. Ford she had to watch this. One patient told Jeanna she felt “seen and heard” as this was the first thing to represent what she was going through as a metastatic cancer patient.Why did they find it so powerful? Listen to our interview with Jeanna as she and Marianne discuss the many facets of the terminal metastatic cancer journey that the show...2025-06-0646 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Is Cancer Ever Cured? With Dr. Jeanna FordLearn the terms healthcare teams use after cancer treatment is complete, and why they hesitate to use the word "cured." https://bit.ly/3FfnfUxAdvances in cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment have greatly improved the 5-year survival rates of most people with cancer over the last 30 years. Long-term survivors of cancer are more and more common, and research is increasingly directed at helping people live well after a diagnosis of cancer. But even so, many oncologists still hesitate to use the word “cure” with their patients. We talk with Dr. Jeanne Ford about the d...2025-05-2347 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Traumatic Grief, Grieving a Child that Was MurderedCharlie shares his thoughts on the Anniversary of His Son’s Death: https://bit.ly/4dn8RpUTraumatic grief is grief and mourning over a death that came about in traumatic circumstances (e.g. sudden, suicide, murder). This week Charlie talks about the murder of his 21-year-old son which occurred outside a bodega in New York City, five years ago. This heartbreaking story brings into focus the value of advance care planning, organ donation, and the ongoing pain that comes with the death of a child. In this Episode:0...2025-05-1717 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna FordNobody wants a cancer diagnosis, and it is easy to be drawn to promises of a cure in search of normalcy. Dr. Matzo shares pointers to help you spot a fraud. Dr. Jeanna Ford joins us again to also share her experiences and as we discuss the role of holistic medicine and how to stay safe. https://bit.ly/4i510PcIn this Episode:04:07 - Kentucky Road Trip: The Origin of Little Green Men06:06 - Recipe of the Week: Kentucky Benedictine Spread06:44 - Disaster Preparedness & Documents You Should Secure11:07 - Miracle Cures and Cancer16:23...2025-03-0746 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)How to Read a CT Scan Report - Learn the Sections Relevant to Your DiagnosisDid you download your CT scan report from your portal and are anxiously waiting contact from your doctor to understand what it means? The complex terminology can be intimidating. How do you find what really matters? We show you how to hone in on the summary section and what those findings mean. https://bit.ly/43fzBFGIn this Episode:03:22 - The Origin of Kellogg Corn Flakes04:56 - Recipe of the Week: Peanut Butter Balls05:20 - Journavx, the First New Oral Pain Medication in 20 Years08:30 - How to Make Sense Out of a CT Scan...2025-02-2828 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)MythBusters - Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & MisconceptionsIs cancer a death sentence? Can "X" cause cancer? We sift through common beliefs and popular television/social media claims...learn whether research backs it up. https://bit.ly/4bblanUThere are lots of popular ideas about how cancer starts and spreads that make a lot of sense. However, many of these claims have no scientific basis, even after numerous studies. This week we are the MythBusters for some frequently asked questions about cancer. Wrong ideas about cancer can lead to needless worry and even interfere with good prevention and treatment decisions. In This E...2025-02-2239 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)"Why Do I Have Cancer?" Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?Is the reason I got cancer because of fate, punishment...or is it just part of the human experience? Show NotesHow people receive a cancer diagnosis is variable. Their reactions can range from anxiety, fear, and depression to feelings of guilt. They may feel cancer is a punishment for past actions or failure to practice a healthy lifestyle. This week we dive into these emotional reactions.Our guest Dr. Jeanna Ford shares cultural perspectives on cancer and how people such as veterans may have self-blame. For example, thinking cancer is...2025-02-1431 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Making the Decision to Euthanize a PetWhen is it time to say goodbye to a pet at end of life? We talk about this agonizing decision in this episode, and give you a quality of life assessment tool in our show notes to help with your decision. Listen to this and more as we also rebroadcast S1E27 about the death of a pet. https://bit.ly/3BhednU In this Episode:00:00 - How to Decide when it's time to Euthanize a Pet01:40 - Amy on the Choice to Euthanize Gracie May03:53 - Intro to S1E27, on...2024-12-0651 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Dementia Care - Is there a Better Method Than Redirection and Distraction? With Rachael WonderlinCan you work with the reality someone with dementia is experiencing? Our Guest Rachael Wonderlin joins us to explain how the method she teaches can save distress and how we need to reframe dementia care to understand time from their eyes.Charlie also delivers a very informative segment on how to avoid scammers.In this Episode:02:30 - Recipe: Tim Walz's Turkey Trot Tater Tot Casserole03:16 - What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself From Scammers21:55 - Interview with Rachael Wonderlin on Embracing their Reality™ in Dementia Care37:01 - OutroSupport the show2024-11-0238 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Digital Assets after Death...What Happens to Your Phone?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 Ove07:29 - Recipe of the Week: Tornado Potatoes08:22 - Digital Assets When We Die: Our Phones (Interview with Niki Weiss)39:19 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2024-07-2640 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)How Will Leading Causes of Death Change in the Future?Learn how future causes of death may be different for our children and grandchildrenDeath 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 protein and has our recipe of the week. In the 2nd segment Marianne talks about how future causes of death may be different for our children and grandchildren; and in our third segment Charlie ta...2024-06-2938 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)How to Comfort Someone When They're Feeling Sad 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 to consider to manage your own Meh. But what can we do to have a positive effect on other people’s emotions when they are sad? There is an increasing body of evidence that supports the...2024-06-2125 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)We All Want Impossible Things - with Catherine NewmanAs the Red Queen counseled Alice, she said "Why sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." How about you? When faced with serious illness, dying, or death it is natural to want things that are impossible. For example, everyone dies; we may cheat death a time or two, but in the end death is inescapable. If we never died, would life be unendurable and meaningless if it went on forever? This week we explore the elusive parts of life, the seemingly impossible aspects of living. In this Episode:02:45 - Foods Tha...2023-02-0355 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)When a Good Friend DiesWhat do you do after a best friend dies? This week we talk about friendship: challenges, rewards and were to start on the journey of making new friends. Losing a best friend is so hard, but it is never too late to make new connections. If you're short on time:8:08 Recipe of the Week: Friendship Cake 12:08 Interview: Chris on Loss of her best friend42:01 Do I want another best friend?44:43 How to Make New FriendsOne of the things that we struggle with as adults after the death of our friends is what to do next...2022-11-1156 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)How Common is Grief Mania?Can grief cause manic episodes following the death of a close family member? Learn about what grief mania is, risk factors, and how loved ones can help. Charlie delves into peanut brittle, obituaries, and Willie Nelson.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2022-10-1536 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Everything You Need to Know about AutopsyHave you wondered about the process of an autopsy, when it may be required, and considerations if you request one? We answer all these questions and more in this episode.Our CEO David features Gettysburg in a new segment about fascinating cemeteries, and Charlie tells us about pemmican and Spirit Photography.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2022-01-0740 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Understanding delirium in the last hours of lifeWe are continuing our series about what to expect during the process of dying with the topic of terminal agitation. Charlie gives us a look into making People Pot Pie and Tombstone Cooking with a side of a serial killer. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-11-1227 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Awakening Before DeathSomeone who was paralyzed from a stroke and could not speak suddenly sits upright and exclaims joyously just before dying. Yes, this really happens! It's called terminal lucidity. Learn more in this episode. We also have an interview with Dr. Lynne Wagner, the author of the Four Seasons of Grieving, which was written in the year after the death of her mother. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-11-061h 01
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)What you need to know about the last hours of living: Organ FailureWhat are the signs that death is imminent? At the end of life, the body is shutting down; The body is shutting down; there is a decrease in blood flow to organs and tissue, causing multi system organ failure. This is the fourth of a series of talks about the last hours of living where we not only tell you how a body goes through the process of dying, but why these changes are occurring. Charlie has recipes to make Halloween a spooky good time with a side of dad jokes. Lastly, we have a poetry reading from our ow...2021-10-2928 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)How do you decide if it is time for hospice care?When is the right time is to move from a treatment-oriented approach to hospice care? We often hear people struggle with this difficult choice. Listen to our interview with Chris Sperry as he shares how he and his wife came to the decision to move to hospice care.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-10-2251 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)How to manage difficulty breathing in last hours of livingBreathlessness - called dyspnea - can be a very distressing symptom for everyone present at the end of life. This series tells you what is considered best practice for managing breathlessness at the end of life so that you can know what to expect if this symptom occurs and how you can help.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-10-1548 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)What you need to know about eating and drinking in last hours of livingNormally we want people to eat and drink to heal. But for terminally ill, what does it mean when they no longer want food or fluids? How do we continue to support them? Find out about the dying process and how as a caregiver and family member your focus can shift to symptom management. Listen also to Sally Herbert - whose father had Alzheimers - and her experience when he refused to eat and drink.This is the second of a series of talks about the last hours of living with the focus this week on food and...2021-10-0855 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)What you need to know about pain, fatigue and skin at the last hours of living This is the first of a series of talks about the last hours of living with the focus this week on pain and skin. In is natural to assume that what we have been told to do to recuperate and be healthy are the same as what is seen during the dying process. The approaches and rules are different when we are talking about the end of life. This series not only tells you what is different, but why it is different. Educational content starts at 10:30Support the showGet show notes and resources at ou...2021-10-0141 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Move It! Secrets for battling fatigue in spite of illnessWhen you are not feeling well, even getting a glass of water can seem an unsurmountable challenge. However physical activity is going to improve your physical function, decrease fatigue, and improve your quality of life. Our topic this week is "Move It" and ways exercise no matter what phase of disease that you are experiencing. We have an interview with Jackie Solimini, a wellness counselor, trainer, health educator, and whole foods advocate. She is a two-time Amazon best-selling author on the topics of happiness and friendship. Jackie wants people to know that seeking help is a sign of...2021-09-2452 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Understanding ALS Part 2, How do you diagnose and manage ALS?Last week we talked about what ALS is. This week we go in depth into how it is diagnosed, managed, and what to expect. We also honor Lou Gehrig, a Yankees baseball player who was famous for his bravery in face of the disease. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-09-1746 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Understanding ALS, Part 1So you you are probably aware of the ice bucket challenge that swept the internet but did you really know what it was about? We talk about what ALS is and one man's experience as he triumphed over its diagnosis. Be sure to visit the episode page for links, videos and more.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-09-1032 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)What we know about COVID long-haul syndromeDo you or a loved one still have symptoms long after recovering from COVID? If so, you're not alone! Research suggests 50-80% of those who recover from COVID-19 experience lingering effects 3 months after infection. Learn about impacts, resources and more in this episode. Be sure to visit the website for links.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-09-0352 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)How To Navigate The World Of Those Who Claim To Communicate With The UndeadCan we communicate with the undead? Mediums claim to be a conduit but there is also opportunity for frauds. Bereaved are the most vulnerable as they seek to connect with a recently lost loved one. Learn what to look for and more from today's guest.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-08-2752 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)What you need to know before you go shopping at a legal dispensaryAre you wanting to utilize CBD therapy but find yourself overwhelmed? Legal dispensaries can be very intimidating. We're here to help! Listen to learn how cannaboids affect the body and all about the choices so you can become an informed consumer. Be sure to also check out the transcript and linked resources on our website.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-08-201h 00
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)What Happens to Debt and Credit After Death?When a loved one dies, the last thing you want to think about is the person's finances. However, it's important to understand what happens to credit and debt after death and get resources to help. Learn ways to preserve roses from a funeral and about...death by chicken! Be sure to visit the website for videos, links and more!Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-08-1521 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)How to understand life expectancyIn 2020 the US life expectancy declined by 1.5 years, the steepest drop since WWII, and second largest decline since the 1918 influenza pandemic. How do we interpret the statistics, and what does it mean? Listen to find out. (Educational content starts at 5:00)Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-08-0639 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Why We Are Here?Have you wondered why the Everyone Dies team are working so hard at producing education about terminal illness, death, dying, and bereavement? There are probably times they wonder why themselves, but this is a group of very dedicated people! Listen to find out!Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-07-3035 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Big Girls Do CryHow do we handle change? There are a lot of situations besides serious illness and death of a loved one that puts us in situations where change is required from us. Listen to our guest as his positive attitude is an inspiration! Be sure to visit the site for links of Keith singing.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-07-2449 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)A Stroke of LuckWhat is it like to have a stroke? Find out as we interview Janet Douglas about her experiences and challenges of rehabilitation after a right-sided stroke. Learn about this type of stroke of how it affects the body.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-07-161h 00
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Courage in the Face of Lung DiseaseIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an interstitial lung disease (ILD) that does not have a known cause. People have symptoms of worsening difficulty breathing, worsening lung function, and poor outcomes. There is no treatment, but lung transplant can help manage the symptoms of difficulty breathing. Stevan shares his courageous journey with the disease, and things he has learned about life since his diagnosis.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-07-091h 15
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Enhancing Lives with Dignity TherapyHow can we make the end of life meaningful, retaining dignity, honor, respect, and esteem? We discuss a concept called Dignity in Care - practical ideas and tools to support a culture of compassion and respect throughout the health care system - and interview Dr. Harvey Chochinov, who developed a Dignity Therapy program in Manitoba that is replicated worldwide.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-07-021h 01
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)The New Alzheimer's DrugThe FDA recently approved a new drug (Aduhlem) for Alzheimer's, but is it really of benefit? What are the risks? Learn more about the background of clinical trials, the FDA approval, and things you need to consider if you or a loved one has Alzheimer's Disease.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-06-251h 09
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Midwives for the End of LifeEnd-of-life doulas (also called midwives) are similar to birth midwives - they advise and advocate for a client's wishes; in this case, how they perceive a "good death." We also interview Linda Barnard, an end-of-life doula living in southern California. Learn about doulas and their role in our healthcare system.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-06-1829 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Planning a Memorial Ceremony for Your PetToday we are talking with a Lucy Morganstern, a pet doula. Pet doulas complement end of life care for a pet, supporting both the animals and their owners with compassionate care, and help the owners memorialize the pet when they die. Listen to learn more about Lucy's work and what a pet doula can offer you.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-06-1154 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Communication with a Loved One After their DeathHave you had a loved one who communicate with you after their death? In this episode we explore after death communications (ADC) - direct contact from someone who has died.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-06-041h 07
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Learn to Thrive with a ColostomyWhether you or a loved one have a colostomy because of bowel inflammation, infection, injury, or cancer, learn about how to not just manage a colostomy, but inspiration to thrive with one!Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-05-2849 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Nonpharmacological Management of DementiaResearch indicates the environment can be at least as important as medications for managing dementia. Interventions will differ depending on the cause and stage of the disease. Learn all about what holistic options are shown to make a difference and how to use it in your situation.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-05-2137 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)The Stages of GriefWhat are the "normal stages of grieving" and how long do they last? The five-stage model is outdated and misunderstood. Listen to learn more about what grief is and how we heal.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-05-1451 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Looking for Love after a Partner DiesIt's hard to move on after a partner dies. When do you start dating again? How do you know it is time? How do you avoid scams? These are questions we answer in this week's episode on entering the dating scene again.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-05-0747 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Caring for the CaregiverHow do you take care of the caregiver? As the pandemic stretches onward, nurses who were already short-manned are struggling with fatigue, complicated grief, and burnout. We talk about some of the challenges, self-care measures, and how we as a community can support our bedside heroes.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-04-3049 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Can Miracles Happen?Do miracles happen? Nancy had a growth in her bladder and was sent for surgery. When the surgeon opened her up to remove it, it was gone. The surgeon said it was one of the healthiest bladders he had ever seen. So, where did the tumor go? Listen to Nancy's story and more.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-04-2353 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Parkinson's DiseaseSymptoms of Parkinson's disease develop slowly over several years, and can include shaking, stiffness, difficulty with walking, balance and coordination. Marianne shares what is known about the disease, symptoms, and current treatment.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-04-1638 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Understanding Lewy Body DiseaseLewy Body Disease (LBD) is the second most common form of dementia, caused by protein deposits in the brain. Learn about how LBD affects the body and the course of the disease.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-04-0942 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Coping with the Death of a ChildThe death of a child is a life-altering event for parents, leading to grief that is individual, intense, and long lasting. The death of a child goes against the “natural” order of life. The young are supposed to outlive the old. It radically changes future dreams as well as parents' present roles. We talk more about why it is so hard, and things that can help.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.or...2021-04-0258 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Odds and EndsMarianne is out this week to rest her voice. Charlie stepped in to do a newsreel-style episode full of information on scams, magic mushrooms, Alzheimer's and dementia (even for pets!), preparation, poems, and can't-miss shows and movies!Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-03-2631 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Writing an ObituaryWriting an obituary can be a challenge. An obituary is the story of a life - and writing one is an important way to honor and celebrate that life. Where do you start? We have some tips on ways to memorialize a loved one (or yourself) in an incredible way.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-03-1937 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)What to expect during screening for memory lossDo you or a relative think you may have memory and thinking problems? Learn what to expect in screening in this episode. We talk about the role of depression, cognitive tests, brain imaging, and other tests that will be used to diagnose dementia or other possible causes.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-03-1243 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Alzheimer's DiseaseMore than 6 million people currently live with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatments and self-care. Visit our website for more resources and links. This is the first in our series about dementia.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-03-0551 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Caregiver Grief and BurnoutCaring for the dying or critically ill can cause significant distress for health care providers, but even more so for family members in the role as a caregiver. Marianne shares about the complex challenges facing caregivers and ways to cope. Be sure to visit our website for additional resources.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-02-2727 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Left-Sided StrokeA stroke is an injury to the brain caused by a change in blood supply, such as from a blood clot or burst in a vessel that feeds the brain. We talk about left-sided strokes and the impact it can have on the body - physically, cognitively and emotionally. Listen to ways to help a survivor through the recovery process.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-02-1333 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Research UpdatesWhat lifestyle choices increase your risk for chronic disease? To answer that we take a look at findings from the Nurse's Health Studies. The first study was established in 1976, and recruited nurses to participate through their lifespan for longitudinal data. The study is now in its third generation, with 280,000 participants. Listen to Marianne and Charlie as they share the findings. (Education starts at 14:36)Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@ever...2021-02-0643 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)"Mom's Assisted Death"In this episode we talk about how a daughter responds to her mother's search for assisted death. Her story is an informative one if you or a family member are considering assisted death. Please visit our website for resources and other discussions on this topic.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-02-0329 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)EuthanasiaThis week we take a difficult walk through the ideas of medical aid in dying, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. Euthanasia is taken from the Greek word euthanos, which means “good death.” Is it really necessary to actively kill a person in order for them to have a “good death”? We talk this week about how euthanasia programs have been wrongly used in recent history. Join us for this fascinating discussion of hastening death in the face a terminal illness and under what, if any, circumstances we can see this as a viable alternative for ourselves.Support the showG...2021-01-2251 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Ways to Lessen FatigueFeeling like you're running on empty? Have a habit of pushing those RPM's? Or maybe you let the "car" sit too long and the battery goes dead! This is part two on our discussion of fatigue. Fatigue can be improved by finding an energy balance between rest and activities. We discuss the role of inactivity, anemia, poor sleep, depression, and anxiety, as well as tips to manage.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every...2021-01-1539 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)When Someone You Love Dies from an OverdoseOverdose deaths are on the rise, leaving loved ones struggling with their unexpected death. Learn more about the complicated grief that follows, and ways to move past the stigma, blame, isolation, and shame that may come with their death.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-01-0842 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)What Causes FatigueBaby, I'm sooooo tired! Fatigue goes well beyond normal tiredness. Learn what it is and the many causes, including imbalances and recovery from treatments. We also talk about Swedish funeral glögg and some interesting stories where people faked their own deaths!Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2021-01-0230 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Getting Through the HolidaysEven during the best of times, the holidays can be exhausting and stressful - even more so if you are mourning the loss of a loved one. We have tips on how to manage. We also have some crafts to remember a loved one by as well as a historic egg nog recipe! (Educational portion starts at 9:30 minutes.)Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-12-1845 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Is there such a thing as life not worth living?"To be or not to be?" We delve into this difficult question surrounding death with dignity and assisted death. Rejoin another fun Drinks with Death session and learn the most unhealthy choices (but possibly the most satisfying?) for holiday foods.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-12-1254 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Children's Grief - Grieving at Different AgesDo you know a child who lost a loved one or a dear pet? In this episode we talk about what children understand about death by age. Be sure to download the handout below for details on what children struggle with, behaviors you may not anticipate, and ways to help them through their grief. (Educational segment begins at 22 minutes)In our third segment, Marianne and Charlie act out a segment from Charlotte's Web reminding us that as Wilbur learns - like the first buds of spring - life comes full circle.Be sure to visit our...2020-12-0452 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)World AIDS DayAn estimated 40 million people worldwide have died of AIDS since 1981, and an estimated 37 million are living with HIV, making it one of the most important global public health issues in recorded history. Despite recent improvements in treatment, the AIDS epidemic still claims an estimated two million lives each year, of which more than 250,000 are children. First recognized in 1988, World AIDS Day falls on December 1 each year. World AIDS Day is dedicated to spreading awareness of the AIDS pandemic spread by the spread of HIV infection, and to mourning those who have died of t...2020-11-251h 01
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Children's Grief - How Children Perceive DeathChildren understand death and grieve differently. Learn how to talk to them and help them in their grieving process. Be sure to visit our website for wonderful resources - websites, books, apps, and movies to help.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-11-1939 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Huntington's DiseaseHuntington's disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. We discuss what it is like to live with the disease, how it is inherited, and challenges for caregivers.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-11-1354 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Adult OrphanDeb Del Vecchio-Scully, a licensed professional counselor and trauma specialist, says, “the loss of our parents — becoming an adult orphan — is a defining moment and changes the landscape of our lives.”Why is the death of a parent such a profound loss? Learn about feelings that may well up (some unexpected!) and some tools to help with the grief.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-11-0729 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Remembering the DeadDia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead - has beautiful traditions to honor and remember the dead. We talk about beliefs, foods, drinks, and how to make an ofrenda or altar to celebrate loved ones. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-10-291h 01
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Recurrent CancerBeing diagnosed with cancer is very scary. But for those who have already defeated it, the fear it will return always looms over them. Learn why cancer can return, how physicians monitor for recurrence, and how to be proactive in reducing your risk.We also talk about the interesting history of "sin eating", have a sinful recipe of our own, and Charlie acts out a scene from Our Town, the Pulitzer-winning play by Thornton Wilder.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Fa...2020-10-2455 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)The Expectations of Hospice CareWhat should one expect if a family member is discharged to hospice? We talk about this as well as some resources to help caregivers as we revisit the concept of hospice, this time from the perspective of a family member who is taking care of a loved one. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-10-1742 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)The Long-Term Effects of COVID-19As COVID-19 becomes more prevalent, we are discovering there is a surprising subset of young, healthy people who can also get very sick, or have mild initial symptoms, but have long-term effects. The people who also were hospitalized have long recoveries, due to the ravages of COVID, the body's immune response, and the treatment to keep them alive. We talk about "Long Haulers" and what is known about the long term effects of this novel virus.We also talk about Hispanic traditions to honor their dead (including recipes!), and historical body snatcher!Support the show...2020-10-0953 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Organ DonationMore than 100,000 people are waiting for donations in the United States. In 2019, nearly 11,900 people provided a life-saving donation upon their death, a record high, but still far short of what is needed. Many birth defects and diseases lead to organ failure and have no cure. Learn about organ transplants and why donors are so important.We also talk about the tradition of Shiva and celebrate the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. #OrganDonorsSaveLlives #OrganTransplant #RBGSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org...2020-10-0154 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Death of a PetIt's hard to explain how difficult the death of a pet is. In this episode we talk about why pets are so meaningful to us, and why we grieve them, even as much as other humans.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-09-2447 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Clinical TrialsFrom vaccines to cancer treatment, any new drugs go through rigorous testing called Clinical Trials before they are approved. Learn about what clinical trials are and how we benefit.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-09-181h 00
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisIdiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is scarring in the lungs without a known cause. It causes lungs to become stiff and makes it hard to get oxygen to into the blood. We talk about IPF symptoms, its impact, and how people are treated. Charlie also shares interesting stories of people who "worked to death" in fatal working environments, straight from the history books.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-09-1049 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)The Five Invitations - Part 3This is the last of a three-part series where we explore Frank Ostaseski's book The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach the Living. Frank helped found the Zen Hospice Project’s Guest House. Through his work with hospice patients, he felt that “When we come close to the end of our life, what’s really important makes itself known.” In this episode we talk about the importance of Find a Place of Rest in the Middle of Things, and Cultivate a Don’t Know Mind.Support the showGet show note...2020-09-0348 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Support GroupsWhat can you learn from joining a support group? How do you find a support group? How do you get the most from a support group?These are the questions we answer and more with a special guest and 30+ year Ovarian Cancer survivor, Odra Pratt.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-08-2745 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)The Five Invitations - Part 2Openness is the basis for a skillful response of life. When we’re open and receptive, we have options. In this episode we continue our discussion from Frank Ostaseski’s book and the invitations of “Welcome Everything, Push Away Nothing” and “Bring Your Whole Self To the Experience”. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-08-2050 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Artificial Food and FluidsWhen are artificial fluids beneficial, and when can they do more harm than good? We talk about this issue in detail to help inform this difficult decision. We try to answer these questions:How does artificial food and fluid work?Who is most likely to be helped by artificial food and fluids?Who is least likely to be helped by artificial food and fluids?What happens if I decide not to try artificial food and fluids at the end of life?How do I decide whether to try artificial food and fluids?Support th...2020-08-151h 02
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)The Five Invitations - Part 1Life and death go together. Everyone is born, and everyone dies. We can't truly live unless are aware of death. What can we learn from those at the end of life? We explore Frank Ostaseski's book The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach the Living in this three-part series.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-08-0453 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Flight of Ideas with Tracy HardingTracy Harding is a pediatric occupational therapist and has been working in a public school system outside the Boston area for the past twenty-five years. Working with children is her first love and her book was inspired by that passion, and by her abiding love for her mother, Joanne A. Harding. This is her debut children’s illustrated book.Anna’s Big Wish is about how six-year-old Anna gets her biggest wish of all to visit her recently deceased grandmother, Nana. Readers can travel with Anna as she gets to say goodbye to her grandmother on her own t...2020-07-2831 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Flight of Ideas with Mary KazanowskiFor this episode we interview Mary Kazanowski, PhD, former professor at St. Anselm College in Manchester and an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner with 30 years' experience as a hospice nurse. What can you learn after spending this much time supporting patients near the end of life? Mary has some great insights!Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-07-2236 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Survivor's Guilt with Tarah WarrenWhat does it mean to fight like a girl? Just ask Tarah Warren, CEO of Tenaciously Teal, and our special guest for this episode. Tara took her Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer battle and turned it into an incredible mission. In our interview, Tara mentioned Survivor's Guilt - it's a type of self-guilt that sometimes takes place after a traumatic event. Marianne goes in depth into what survivor's guilt is and how we can move past it.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. 2020-07-151h 02
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Flight of Ideas with Betsy WurzelBetsy Wurzel’s husband started having unusual memory issues, and was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease two years later at only 56. She lost him this in January after a 10-year decline. Betsy has been an inspiring advocate to raise awareness and increase education to help others. Listen to this interview to hear more about her story.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-07-0740 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)What People with Serious Illness Want - Part 2This is the second of a two-part series discussing the research regarding what people with serious illness want, particularly at the end of their lives. This episode discusses: 1) wanting to know what to expect; 2) finding meaning in living and dying; 3) wanting to be more than just your diagnosis; and 4) needing help from our loved ones. We have a special interview with Rochele Converse, who shares her experiences with both ovarian and breast cancer diagnoses. Finally we top of the episode with a bit of humor.Support the showGet show notes and resources at...2020-07-011h 06
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Flight of Ideas with Jane FendelmanJane Fendelman contacted Marianne wishing to have an interview to chat about death and dying. Jane is a cancer survivor and has worked as a private counselor for many years, eventually getting hospice certifications. Conversation flowed from what is a "good death" to many other thoughts from years of experience from both of them.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-06-2344 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)What People with Serious Illness Want - Part 1This is the first of a two-part series discussing the research regarding what people with serious illness want, particularly at the end of their lives.This episode discusses:Wanting to live without painWanting to make decisions about our careGoals of care are very individualized, and treatment should encompass psycho-social, physical and spiritual needs or desires. We talk about how it is important for everyone involved to communicate - from the nurse and provider to the patient and the patient's family. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our we...2020-06-1746 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Traumatic GriefIn our last episode we talked about grief and mourning. This week we expand on the concept to discuss traumatic or complicated grief. Traumatic grief is grief and mourning over a death that came about in traumatic circumstances (e.g. sudden, suicide, murder). COVID-19 affected many in this way because loved ones often died suddenly and alone. This can leave family members with regret and emotional pain from "not being there" at their last moments.We talk about how to identify complicated grief, and ways to help yourself cope with this type of death.2020-06-1042 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)GriefIs there a difference between grief and mourning? Will I ever get over the death of a loved one? In this podcast we talk about grief (the process of experiencing a loss) and mourning (the coping efforts related to the loss). We also talk about how to help yourself through the process of mourning.We have a special guest and new member to our Everyone Dies Team - Nancy Miller. Nancy is well acquainted with grief as she tells her story in our podcast. But she has grown tremendously through it and now uses her exp...2020-06-031h 23
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Do Not Resuscitate - DNRDNR means "Do Not Resuscitate." DNR orders are written instructions from a physician telling health care providers not to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). We discuss the reasons someone may choose to have a DNR and some of the issues surrounding this important decision.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-05-2742 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Advance DirectivesIn this episode we delve deep into Advance Directives. We often have misconceptions that advance directives are only for older people or people that are dying. But did you know the whole reason they exist is because of two young adults that had terrible accidents, leaving friends and family members to fight for what they knew they would want? These documents are valid for anyone 18 or older who want to take control of their own bodies.Marianne talks about advance directives, and Charlie discusses more some of his personal experience in the field. We also have a spec...2020-05-2050 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Receiving Bad NewsNo one likes to receive bad news such as a cancer or debilitating disease diagnosis, but it is helpful to be prepared for it. This podcast explores how health care practitioners are taught to give bad news and what you, as a consumer, can do to help yourself when receiving (or being with a family member who is receiving) a difficult diagnosis. We also have a special guest for our segment Momento Mori.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram ...2020-05-131h 00
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)No Mud No Lotus - What is the New Normal?Adaptation is something humans that survive become very good at. We must adapt so that we can survive and live the best life that we can. Despite the reason for our needing to adapt to a new normal as well as those situations where we were fine with the old normal, (thank you very much!) the rules and sense of normalcy may change daily. This episode discusses change and tools to help us such as mindfulness and meditation. We also learn about the history of headstones and get to have an interview with Death over drinks.Support the...2020-05-0643 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Is the seasonal flu and COVID-19 the same?What’s all this fuss about COVID-19? Spoiler alert: COVID-19 is not a flu. In this podcast we will discuss the reasons why. We have an eclectic array of stories for our other segments and learn some new (creepy!) words like endocannibalism and anthropodermic bibliopegy. Charlie shares our first segment of "Last Curtain Calls" with interesting stories of some very public deaths, including the story of the brave musicians that played while the Titanic was sinking. You won't want to miss this!Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.o...2020-04-2953 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)How COVID-19 Damages the Body to the Point of DeathIn this episode Marianne delves into how the SARS-COV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19) affects the body. She also explains death certificate documentation to address a common conspiracy theory. For more resources, see links and the blog on our website. Charlie talks about some of the scams that are emerging related to COVID-19, including people to take advantage of stimulus checks. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-04-2335 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Preparing to go to the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemicIn this episode we talk about going to the hospital during this COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors who have symptoms of COVID-19 are not allowed inside the hospital, so planning is needed for both the patient and family members. The specific rules depend on the hospital and state you live in. Information that you need to put together before you go to the hospital is discussed. We answer the question of how to know if you should go to the hospital.We also talk about an interesting concept called a doula for people who are dying. We explain what a do...2020-04-1836 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)What is Palliative Care?If you watch any newsreel of trauma or disaster, you will surely see somewhere a First Responder or volunteer draping a blanket over injured, wearied, or shell-shocked victims. There is something healing in the simple act of draping this cloak around someone. The word "palliative" comes from palliare - the Latin word for "cover" or "cloak." Palliative care extends the same comfort to patients that the ubiquitous blanket does for disaster victims.Palliative care is the management of symptoms and providing comfort to patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families. This model of care starts at the tim...2020-04-141h 06
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)How Well Are We Prepared for Disasters?Marianne and Charlie discuss some of the challenges facing us as we battle the coronavirus.Marianne shares her experiences in disaster preparation and response, and retaining focus on patient care - especially palliative care and end of life - in the midst of disasters such as the Hurricane Katrina aftermath.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org2020-04-0633 min
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)Why Do People Die?Every living thing will die. There are three reasons that people die. It is because they are:Very very sick; Very very hurt (injured); or Very very old. This podcast discusses these concepts.We also learn the backgrounds of our hosts Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette, Death by Chocolate Cake, and the first of our segment In Flagrante Delicto Morto - or people who died during sex or other nefarious acts.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Faceb...2020-04-0540 min