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DEAD Talks202 - The Pain of Watching a Parent Die | Grant Magdanz’sIn this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio sits down with Grant Magdanz to explore the raw reality of losing a parent. Grant shares his deeply personal journey of grief after his father’s leukemia battle, the emotional weight of anticipatory grief, and how he finds meaning in life after loss.Follow Grant Magdanz on IG: https://www.instagram.com/grantmagdanz/💬 We discuss:✔️ The complexities of grief—beyond just sadness✔️ How his father’s unwavering belief in survival shaped their final moments✔️ The emotional toll of making end-of-life decisions✔️ Finding connection and healin...2025-03-311h 06
DEAD Talks199 - His Near-Death Experience | David DitchfieldDavid Ditchfield's Near-Death Experience (NDE) is one of the most astonishing and transformative stories ever shared on DEAD Talks. After being dragged under a speeding train and surviving against all odds, David experienced an afterlife encounter that changed his life forever.In this powerful conversation, he recounts his brush with death, the presence of mysterious beings, an overwhelming sensation of love, and a glimpse into the universe beyond our own. This is a MUST-LISTEN episode for anyone curious about the afterlife, spiritual awakenings, and the impact of NDEs on life after survival.
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DEAD Talks198 - How This UFC Fighter Faced His Toughest Fight With Grief | Cody StamannIn this powerful episode of DEAD Talks, UFC fighter Cody Stamann joins David Ferrugio to share an emotional and raw conversation about grief, loss, and perseverance. Cody lost his brother to a tragic drug overdose in 2020—just one week before a UFC fight. Instead of backing out, he stepped into the octagon and fought through his pain. The emotional battle of losing a loved one unexpectedly and how he's managed to manage his grief.
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DEAD Talks188 - A Holiday Special | David FerrugioDEAD Talks host, David Ferrugio, talks on the unique challenges that the holidays can bring. With a blend of personal anecdotes, valuable insights from past guests, and heartfelt audio clips from the audience, this episode aims to provide comfort and perspective. David shares his 23-year journey through holiday grief since losing his father, emphasizing the importance of feeling emotions as part of the healing process. Guests and audience members discuss their methods of coping, ranging from creating new rituals to giving back, while reminding listeners that it's okay to experience sadness and joy simultaneously. The overarching message is one...2024-12-2331 min
DEAD Talks186 - Messages from the other side | Matt FraserAmerica's top medium, Matt Fraser, joins the show to talk all things afterlife. They delve into the complexities of processing grief, the reality of the afterlife, and the existence of spirit guides. Matt shares personal stories, insights from his mediumship, and answers critical questions about how spirits communicate and the nature of souls that do not cross over. David also gets a reading from Matt, providing an emotional and enlightening perspective on his own life experiences. The episode is a compelling exploration of life, death, and the spiritual connections that transcend our physical existence. For more on Matt Fraser: ht...2024-12-091h 02
DEAD Talks172 - How a Navy Seal Mentality can get you through anything | Brandon WebbIn 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 with the loss of comrades and loved ones but also finding purpose and rebuilding support networks post-transition from military to civilian life. Brandon's personal stories, including his challenging youth and inspirational journey to become a Navy SEAL, offer valuable lessons on resilience, purpose, and positive mental management. 2024-09-0252 min
DEAD Talks171 - Grief Taught Me Everything | David FerrugioDEAD 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 perception and choice in how we respond to life's challenges. With a dash of humor and a focus on staying open-minded and embracing discomfort for growth, this episode offers a heartfelt and inspirational perspective on navigating loss and finding meaning in life.
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DEAD Talks149 - Hollywood, Mental Health, Grief and Addiction | David DastmalchianDavid 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.
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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on Septem...2024-03-2534 min
DEAD Talks145 - Grief and Death Specialist | David KesslerDavid 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 coauthored two books with Elisabeth Kubler Ross, including On Grief and Grieving updated her 5 stages for grief. His first book, The Needs of The Dying received praise from Saint (Mother) Teresa.
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DEAD Talks112 - Surviving A Plane Crash, Spirituality & Grief | Marci BurtonMarci Burton survived a terrifying plane crash in the Mountains of Kodiak, Alaska with 4 others including her son while she was pregnant with her daughter. She explained they were the only Bush Plane to survived a plane crash in Alaskan history. Marci explains some other spiritual intervention prior to the flight regarding her mother that she lost and has had to Grieve. This was an engaging conversation of survival, grief and loss of a mother and some paranormal/spiritual experiences that she's tried to understand.
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DEAD Talks111 - Three Siblings Talk About Their Grief | My SistersI spoke with my sisters on the loss of our father on September 11th. We sat down as brother and sisters to talk about their Grief as young women and the family dynamic with our loss. Both my sisters handled the loss of our father in two completely different ways. I got a chance to hear their perspective on how I was as a kid including memories I don't recall. This was a beautiful sibling conversation about grief and loss and how it brought us so much closer as a family. A very important episode to me and this...2023-06-3051 min
DEAD Talks110 - Grieving With My Mother | My MomGrieving with my mother. My mom joins DEAD Talks for the first time to share her grief and loss of her husband (and my father) on September 11th. This is a very important episode for me as it encompasses the purpose of this podcast and the woman who got me through it all. My mom remembers that day on 9/11, how she grieved, how she dealt with grieving children and being a widow. The strength and love that lead my mother to today is incredible and I am unbelievably proud of her.
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DEAD Talks109 - End of life encounters in Hospice | Nurse HadleyHospice Nurse Hadley tells the end-of-life stories of her Hospice patients that include seeing their deceased loved ones. Hadley also speaks on how a significant death she had to grieve in her life inspired the rest of her life and how this event completely shifted her religious beliefs. She just released her first book "The In-Between" which shows that end-of-life care can teach us as much about how to life as it does about how we die.
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DEAD Talks109 - THREE near-death’s | Salina PalmisanoThree near-deaths changed her life. Extreme multi-sport athlete, Salina Palmisano is a 3x near-death experience survivor and shares how each one affected her life. She explains an out of body experience and a feeling that she was protected. Salina's near-death experiences may not have included "crossing over" but it did bring her closer to death than she's ever felt.
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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way th...2023-06-0937 min
DEAD Talks108 - Take Laughter Seriously | Craig ShoemakerKidnapping, Cults, dying, grieving and all things Mental Health. This incredibly entertaining episode filled with ways to laugh your way through life with Craig Shoemaker. Craig is a stand-up comic, speaker and a coach where he’s applied humor as a way of healing. Known for his decades in show business having been named Funniest Male Stand-Up Comic at the American Comedy Awards along with two Emmy Awards. His coaching program includes methods that he demonstrates in this incredibly fun and insightful episode. Craig shares all of the trauma’s he’s had in his life including grief and loss a...2023-06-021h 09
DEAD Talks107 - How you can deal with Grief | What’s Your Grief?Grief Therapist and Co-Founder of ‘What’s Your Grief?’ which serves 5 million + people promoting grief education and grief resources joins DEAD Talks Podcast. Litsa Williams shares practical ways of living with grief whether it’s your grief or someone else’s in your life. This episode covers variations of the grief process including anxiety, guilt, how you can approach someone grieving and trauma's that include unexpected death.
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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares th...2023-05-2649 min
DEAD Talks106 - Proving Near-Death Experiences | Dr. Eben AlexanderThe near-death experience of Dr. Eben Alexander who spent over 25 years as an academic neurosurgeon and author of Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife. In the predawn hours of November 10, 2008, he was driven into coma by a rare and mysterious bacterial meningo-encephalitis of unknown cause that put him into a 7-day coma. Memories of his life had been completely deleted inside of the coma, yet he awoke with memories of a fantastic odyssey deep into another realm – more real than this earthly one. Dr. Eben Alexander discusses how we are conscious in spite of our brain, th...2023-05-191h 07
DEAD Talks105 - Good Mourning: Honest conversations about grief and loss | Sally Douglas & Imogen CarnCreators of a Grief Podcast called the Good Mourning Podcast, Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn, both lost their moms only months apart. Im lost her mother to suicide and Sally’s mother died from a seizure in her sleep. This episode is filled with amazing lessons on how to grieve, their personal grief journey and plenty of laughs to cope. Along with loss and grief they shared their feelings of guilt, anxiety, an incredible story about seeing a psychic medium and practical ways that help your grieving. These two wonderful women discuss grieving in a way that brings support an...2023-05-1244 min
DEAD Talks104 - Social Death vs. Biological Death | Conscious LeeConscious Lee joins DEAD Talks to discuss Social Death vs Biological Death as it pertains to being Black in America. We discussed how death shaped his life and took a different angle around living with no value vs. biological death. With over 2 million followers on social media, as well as being named in YouTube Black Voice Creator Class of 2022 “TheConsciousLee” has a virtual presence that impacts many. This intellectual debating, hip hop dancing, thought-provoking, and workshop facilitating keynote speaker proves that Black intellectuals don’t have to play respectability politics to deliver a message that resonates. Conscious has over 8 years...2023-05-0546 min
DEAD Talks103 - Doing the inner work & Living with intention | Cameron RosinIf you're looking for a deep introspective look on how to live with intention, how we speak to ourselves, and to do the inner work on how to begin to heal, then this is the episode for you. RN, Plant-Med Educator and host of This Might Be Helpful Podcast, Cameron Rosin joins DEAD Talks offering ways we can unlearn and establish healthy relationships with living. Cameron is promotes incredible support and motivation across social media that often includes INNER work. He offers philosophical perspectives and practical methods including meditation and how we speak to ourselves. All of which apply...2023-04-2844 min
DEAD Talks102 - Life, Death and 9/11 | Neil deGrasse TysonAmerican astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson was only four blocks away from the World Trade Center on September 11th. He joins DEAD Talks Podcast to share how that day shaped his life forever as well as his perspectives on life and death. Neil explains how death is motivating factor in his life, how death sits from a cosmic perspective and looking at it all from the perspective of an astrophysicist.
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DEAD Talks101 - Fatal crash killed five in his family | Mason SawyerHis life was shattered as his family was involved in a fatal car accident that took the lives of his brother Race Sawyer, his nephew Rider Sawyer, his wife Kortni, his son Riggins, and his daughter Franki. The accident occurred on July 25, 2021. Mason has now become solely focused on raising his son, Blue, who survived the car accident. His incredibly traumatic story comes with his grief journey of healing and continuing his life forward. Mason Sawyer is the host of The10Ninety Podcast. He's found peace in this loss through talking, sharing his story and helping others.
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DEAD Talks100 - The Dead Dad Club | Max BerlinMax lost his father when he was 19 and had to watch his father wither away to cancer. At a a young age learning to grieve while also learning to figure out who he was as a man made for a complex range of emotions. DEAD Talks Podcast 100th episode is a story of honest self reflection tagged with the raw emotions that come with Grief and Loss. Recorded in Manhattan between two old friends who acknowledge the common bond of both being in "The Club" of having lost a father.
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DEAD Talks99 - Losing a parent young | Alysen JamesFor anyone that has lost a loved one when they were young or has a child dealing with Grief at a young age. Alysen James lost her father when was 10 years old. On this episode of DEAD Talks she brings us back to the memory of finding out her father died and how she has forgotten a lot due to the trauma while being so young. She reflects as an adult the Grief Process and contemplating how it's affected her today. Why she feels like she feels and what how her grief has evolved. Follow Alysen @alysenjames on Instagram and...2023-03-3142 min
DEAD Talks98 - Different types of Grief: Human Loss & Pet Loss | Caitlin O’ConnorActress and TV Host, Caitlin O’Connor, jumps on DEAD Talks to discuss the various types of grief and loss. For the first time on the podcast we discuss both the grief of human loss as well as the emotions attached to pet loss. She shares her grief process after losing her Grandparents that she grew up and lived with as well the death of her dog that she had to grieve. Whether pet loss or losing a loved one; Caitlin speaks elegantly with deep introspection on her emotions and philosophy of living her life knowing tomorrow isn't promised.
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DEAD Talks97 - What comes from surviving Grief | RowlanHip Hop Artist, Rowlan, lost his best friend suddenly in late 2022 and he was the one that found him dead. Burdened with the responsibility to make calls to his family he shares his recent grief process of coping with the trauma of seeing his best friend die and all the feelings of grief and loss that come with it. He used his creativity with music to cope and has been able to go completely introspective with his grief process and what he got out of surviving grief.
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DEAD Talks96 - Everything changed after her sister died | Christal LusterEverything changed when Christal Luster lost her sister tragically. She shares the story of losing the person who gave her meaning and her grief journey on how she coped. Christal also lost a lot of other people in her life. Her honesty around her stages of grief, her emotions and how she felt is well balanced with practical ways on how you can grieve and heal. Christal Luster is a Chicago-based singer/songwriter, actress, published author, speaker and entrepreneur.
For more on Christal visit her website at: www.christalluster.com
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DEAD Talks95 - War, Life, Death and a Navy Seal | Eddie GallagherFor nearly twenty years, Eddie served as a Navy Corpsman, Marine Scout Sniper and Navy SEAL. Eight overseas combat deployments, two Bronze Stars and one Navy Achievement Medal, both with “V” for Valor. We tap into the mind of a war veteran who has taken lives and seen a lot of death. We cover coping mechanisms regarding grief and war, the mind-state of seeing so much death and loss and the after effects.
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DEAD Talks94 - Widow chooses joy while dealing with Grief | Whitney LynYoung widow chooses to live through joy after her husband had an anoxic brain injury after he had a rare and severe reaction to a bee sting which took his life. Whitney Lyn lost her husband tragically and shares her grief journey through widowhood and a mother. They had a back and forth battle of hope as he fought for his life before he passed. Whitney shares her grief process and how she believes it's a choice to continue life after her husband died. The challenges of raising a child, having difficult conversations and she's learned to find peace...2023-02-2445 min
DEAD Talks93 - Humor is a tool for Grieving: Alzheimer’s Disease | Jessimae PelusoStand-up comic & Alzheimers advocate uses humor as a tool for Grieving. Jessimae Peluso, shares her grief journey losing her father who had Alzheimer's. She talks about the burden of being a caregiver, her grief process and bring awareness to Alzheimer's that she learned from her experience. This conversation was filled with incredible humor bringing much needed levity to a real conversation and it was an absolute blast having her on the show. Check out her podcast "Sharp Tongue Podcast" where she brings comedy and loss to light.
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DEAD Talks92 - She ’died’ and chose to come back | Amber CavanaghShe had a massive stroke, closed her eyes and opened them on the other side. Amber Cavanagh shares as she's always had gifts connecting to the other side but this time she went there. We explore this near-death experience with an open mind in that this is her personal experience. She came back with lessons on why we are here on earth and what she believes is our purpose. Amber explains what she felt was her soul leaving her body and goes into her entire near-death experience and her perspectives on life and death.
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DEAD Talks91 - Paranormal experiences and death | Debbie SathHer family migrated from Cambodia to Australia after surviving the Cambodian genocide. Actress and model, Debbie Sath, shares the loss of her Grandpa and a dream that she had which sparked her to find her faith after not believing in God. She found comfort in this grief and loss by trusting her own experiences. Debbie discusses her Cambodian cultural upbringing on how they perceive the afterlife and reincarnation. This diverse conversation from reincarnation philosophy, open belief systems, guardian angels, and her process of grief and loss was an absolute blast of a chat!
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DEAD Talks90 - She saw heaven and hell | Kathy McDanielAn incredible near-death experience where Kathy McDaniel was placed on a ventilator for lung failure caused by a virulent flu in 1999 and fought for her life in a drug-induced coma for three weeks. During this time, she found herself in an inexplicably dangerous, foreign realm which she explains was hell and eventually lead to experience heaven.
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DEAD Talks89 - Overcoming loss and addiction | Gary GoldHis mother died at a young age which preceded a long road of drug addiction that he learned to overcome. Gary Gold’s story of grief and loss as a teenager after the death of his mother is a wild ride. He overcame darkness in his life described with inspiration and humor to make this a fun and insightful conversation. Gary Gold is an internationally recognized Real Estate agent known for selling the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles.
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DEAD Talks88 - Moving forward with grief | Christina FlachChristina Flach processes her grief journey sharing how she moved forward with her grief with purpose understanding how her husband who died would want her to live. Christina is a celebrity makeup and hair artist who was married to professional tennis player Ken Flach up to his death after a brief bout of sepsis in 2018. She has been a ray of positivity and an impressive model for living with grief and how to grow with it. Today she continues to raise public awareness of the danger of sepsis, and has partnered with Sepsis Alliance to produce awareness campaigns highlighting...2023-01-1347 min
DEAD Talks87 - Facing grief for the first time | Hospice Nurse JulieHospice Nurse Julie joins DEAD Talks for the second time to share more personal stories of loss in her life. She remembers the death her best friend that she lost as a teenager and how she coped with grief and loss. Hospice Nurse Julie explains her methods, realizations and story of personal growth from death in her life. Julie is a sensation on social media sharing her experiences and educating about Hospice Care and we get great look into it all in this episode of DEAD Talks.
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DEAD Talks86 - Simple truths for going easier on yourself | Humble The PoetSimple truths for going easier on yourself with best-selling author Humble The Poet who is a former school teacher turned creative. He's authored several books including the newest How To Be Love(d) that we incorporate in this discussion. We sat down and discussed practical ways that we handle the challenges in our life including grief and loss or any loss of relationships in our life. This man is incredibly wise having learned from his own mistakes and now leads a life to helping others navigate theres through his words and more.
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DEAD Talks85 - Discussing death in Iran | Elica Le BonElica Le Bon joins us in discussing death in Iran and how the death of Mahsa Amini sparked a movement in Iran. Elica is a defense attorney and activist for the last 10 years. She shares her families history in Iran and educates us on what is currently happening in that part of the world. We tap into the desensitizing of death in the country of Iran, her efforts to save the lives of Iranian people, its current landscape and more personal discussions of how her own family has suffered. Although this is a powerful discussion with graphic discussions that m...2022-12-2342 min
DEAD Talks84 - Opening up about loss | Brendan SchaubWe see a different side of stand-up comedian, former pro MMA fighter and podcast host, Brendan Schaub. He shares stories and perspectives on life and death including him a vivid story helping save a couple children from a violent car crash with an 18 wheeler, the loss of his Grandmother and how a decision he made altered his relationship with his family and life as a father. This incredibly entertaining and insightful episode was a blast to dig into the brain of this extremely generous dude.
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DEAD Talks83 - Getting a final goodbye | Kevin Crowe'Give A Mile' is a nonprofit that gives the gift of a final goodbye by providing flights for loved ones to be together during times of palliative or critical illness. Founder, Kevin Crowe, experienced the power of a final goodbye during the passing of his good friend, Ryan Westerman. In Ryan’s final days, both he and his close family and friends were at peace knowing nothing had been left unsaid and wished that more end of life experiences could unfold this way for more people.
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DEAD Talks82 - When someone you love just died | Nicole AdamoShe just recently lost someone who was like a father to her. Nicole Adamo joins the conversation freshly grieving to express how she's navigating the waters of grief after losing her Grandfather. With courage and honesty we get a powerful look into the mind of someone who is still processing that she lost one of the most important people in her life. Nicole is a co-host with Shade 45 and Sports & Marketing agent.
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DEAD Talks81- Living motivated in life | Brandon SchramTrainer too many high-profile clients and celebrities, Brandon Schram (B.Motiv8ed), shares his experiences of loss and overcoming obstacles in his life. This profound and entertaining episode covers a wide range of stories from losing his teenage friend at the age of 17, another to an overdose and more through an honest dialogue about how he's grieved, lived a more present life and more. Brandon has admirably dedicated his life to motivating people via his physical training as well as his motivational speaking. After this badass conversation you might just come away with a beautiful new perspective on how...2022-11-2553 min
DEAD Talks80 - The end of life | Dr. ShoshanaRethinking the end of life with Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, who is a practicing internal medicine physician, host of the TED Health Podcast, founder of End Well, science advocate and a leading voice in healthcare. We speak about transforming how the world thinks about, talks about, and plans for the end of life and how people die as it relates to the medical world and its patients.
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DEAD Talks79 - Timely Forgiveness | Mona ShaikhMona was abused by her father and learned to forgive him just before his death. She had an intuitive feeling that the last time she saw him that it would be the last time. Mona Shaikh is a stand-up comedian, host and producer of Minority Reportz and shows her knack for entertaining in this episode. Full of her grief journey, forgiveness and life lessons mixed with plenty of laughs to make this a really fun and deep conversation.
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DEAD Talks78 - The end of life for his parents | Roger PerryThe end of life for his parents with LA Luxury Real Estate, Roger Perry. He had to take the role as a caregiver for his mother who was a stroke survivor and then paralyzed for 6 years before she died. He shares the difficulties of being a caregiver to his mother for those 6 years leading up to her death and then the death of his step-father 5 months later. Roger shares this story of grief and loss entangled with abuse he suffered, his journey with therapy and how he’s changed his life.
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DEAD Talks77 - Financially prepare for death | Jeremy SchneiderFinancially prepare for death so you have everything in order. We're joined with Jeremy Schneider with Personal Finance Club who offers daily money and investing tips and in this episode we focus on planning for death. He explains simple specifics to focus on so you can keep everything organized for the people in our lives we leave behind. This episode is a bit of a different filled with great lessons and a new take on grief and loss in regards to preparing for our demise for the people we leave behind.
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DEAD Talks76 - The Fortune of Misfortune | Rodney NormanSocial media sensation, comedian and philosopher, Rodney Norman joins DEAD Talks to share his perspectives on life and death. He has had a life of significant loss including his own child. His brilliant perspectives on finding the fortune in misfortune sheds a light at the end of the tunnel for any one going through trauma. Go find him on social media for a hilarious takes on life filled with applicable insights and philosophical perspectives.
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DEAD Talks75 - Losing a dear friend | Justin MartindaleLoss of a dear friend suddenly with comedian/writer & podcast host of 'Just Sayin' podcast, Justin Martindale. With the perfect touch of entertainment, raw emotions and beautifully honest perspective of grief and loss, Justin, shares the story of losing a good friend in 2021. With the challenges of Covid and living in isolation he had to navigate the trauma of grief and goes through the effects of that. Justin Martindale is a hilarious comedian and writer of the new show Huluween Dragstravaganza on Hulu that you can stream now.
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DEAD Talks74 - Losing a mother young | Airick GAirick G lost his mother when he was only 20 years old to scleroderma. She was often sick and so he had to cope with seeing her battle until it took a turn for the worst. As a singer/songwriter, Airick, channels his experience through his music and art. He explains how he feels he hasn't fully grieved yet and has yet to accept the death of his mother. It was an interesting conversation to hear such a young man cope with grief and loss as well as the beauty of releasing through music.
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DEAD Talks73 - Loss To Brain Cancer | Dayna KathanLoss to brain cancer happened to Dayna with her mother in 2012. Through her grief and loss she articulately shares her story and growth from her experience. Dayna is absolutely hilarious, entertaining and deeply insightful in the way she's able to dive into her emotions and pull meaning from it all. You've seen her on Vanderpump Rules and after speaking with her she's a pure entertainer & wonderful soul.
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DEAD Talks72 - Almost dying 3 times | ARIAThe story of almost dying three times. Music artist, Aria, was diagnosed with terminal cancer twice given a limited time to live. She's a two time cancer survivor and a survivor of a near fatal car accident. Aria defied the odds and beat death three times as she shares this space on DEAD Talks to discuss her story and how her life has taken a completely new meaning. Full of wisdom and inspiration that we all can learn from and apply to our own lives right away.
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2022-09-2345 min
DEAD Talks71 - Pregnancy Loss & Motherhood | Julie BarzmanIn 2021, Julie Barzman suffered the devastating loss of her son, Blake, and quickly found that it would change her life forever. She shares the story of her son's still birth alongside the loss of her own mother and how she's navigated motherhood. Julie is a blogger + the creator of "The Mommy Codes" as an outlet for her to share my healing journey and a way to help as well as processing becoming a mother to her third child, Zoe. It's become a tremendous vehicle to support other mother's and has such a brilliant voice to express her journey and...2022-09-1638 min
DEAD Talks70 - My father died on 9/11 | David FerrugioI'm the host of DEAD Talks and it's time I tell my story and experience losing my father on September 11th. My father worked on the 105th Floor of Tower 1 of the World Trade Center with Cantor Fitzgerald. I was 12 years old when it happened and I share my perspectives of this experience as a 33 year old man today. I spoke unscripted, alone and from the heart. I hope this story resonates with some people and that I was able to express my thoughts thoroughly, as my goal was to keep it raw and honest. That day sucked for...2022-09-0920 min
DEAD Talks69 - Grief is no joke | Vernita BostickVernita suddenly lost her boyfriend in 2019 and she shares her story and guides us through her grief process, how she's been able to navigate death and find meaning. She is a stand-up comedian who created an amazing community for grievers on instagram where she opens up about her grief journey. She shares her perspective and process with death which also includes a touch of humor to cope.
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DEAD Talks68 - Messages from the other side | TayWriter and brand owner, Tay, sits down to discuss losses in her life and signs that she's been able to connect to the after life. From spirituality to mental health we cover a lot of ground from her story of grief and healing. Tay is the founder of Season Of, a streetwear brand, promoting a "Dress to Express" mindset inspired by the struggles and triumphs of mental health. Her brand does a lot of events supporting/advocating for mental health promoting positive messages through her brand deriving from her creative writing.
Watch episode on YouTube: https://youtu...2022-08-2655 min
DEAD Talks67 - One night it all changed | Tayo FettiMusic producer, Tayo Fetti, lost his friend Gabe to an overdose and was the one that found him that night. He goes through the night it went down to where he is today and how he's used grief and loss to drive his life forward. Tayo has produced tracks for Lil Xan, Trippie Redd, Rae Sremmurd, Dom Kennedy, Larry June, 03 Greedo, Sir Michael Rocks and many more. At only 30 years of age he's learned some of life's greatest lessons through death and tells us how on this episode of DEAD Talks.
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DEAD Talks66 - Proof of mysticism | Tara BrandelTara Brandel is back to share stories and offer more evidence of medium work, psychic readings and mysticism. Tara is a Mystical Advisor focused on Tarot Readings, Palm Readings, Reiki Energy Work, Astrology and Medium work. This the second time Tara has joined DEAD Talks podcast with more incredible stories to share. Whether you're a believer or not this conversation explores more examples from her and hopes to offer some guidance about our connection to something more than meets the eye. Join us with a very interesting conversation about the mystical part of life, life and death and more...2022-08-051h 07
DEAD Talks65 - Turning grief to joy | Bryan MartinBryan Martin learned to turn grief into joy. His father passed away in 2017 and 4 months later his partner Clayton was rushed to the hospital with acute liver failure. Bryan took care of him while working full time for 8 months until he passed away in 2018. I was lost and in deep grief. He's been incredibly open about his experience and how he's navigated losing his father and then shortly after becoming widowed. As you'll see on social media he's just a guy who loves to dance and overcome lives adversities through supporting others and genuine positivity. Check out his website...2022-07-2936 min
DEAD Talks64 - A bout with Sepsis | Christina FlachChristina Flach, Celebrity Makeup and Hair Artist, was married to professional tennis player Ken Flach up to his death after a brief bout of sepsis in 2018. Since then, Christina has been dedicated to raising public awareness of the danger of sepsis, and has partnered with Sepsis Alliance to produce awareness campaigns highlighting Ken’s story. Christina has spoken about the topic on notable news sources such as Fox News, KTVU, NBC Bay Area, Tennis Channel, ABC Bay Area, and CBS. She is a fantastic personality and holds nothing back in this amazing one on one conversation.
Watch ful...2022-07-2242 min
DEAD Talks63 - Biology of death | Bruce H. Lipton, PhDBruce H. Lipton, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, he has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national and international conferences. Dr. Lipton’s discoveries, which ran counter to the established scientific view that life is controlled by genes, gave rise to one of today’s most important fields of study: the science of epigenetics. Bruce joins DEAD Talks Podcast today to explain his findings that has le...2022-07-151h 15
DEAD Talks62 - Visions of the dead | FantoFanto is a hilarious stand-up comedian, you've seen him at the Hollywood Improv, The Laugh Factory and clubs all over Los Angeles. He's one of the best comics when it comes to crowd work and he's got host of his own YouTube show "Double Or Nothing". Known for saying just about whatever he wants with utter honesty, Fanto joins DEAD Talks to discuss the visions he's had in his life and how his dead relatives have come to his dreams to tell him things. Amongst the hilariously entertaining story-telling of some incredible events he's experienced from the former Soviet...2022-07-0856 min
DEAD Talks61 - Learning from death | Hospice Nurse JulieHospice Nurse Julie has been a sensation on social media sharing her experiences working in Hospice Care. She has over 900,000 followers on Tik Tok with her educational and entertaining videos offering tremendous value on the way we see death (and life). With a perfect mix of realness and fun she offers an outlet for people to hopefully come to a level of acceptance and be a resource for those grieving and even those that aren't. DEAD Talks had the pleasure of speaking with Hospice Nurse Julie who is an absolute pleasure and shared more stories of her time as...2022-07-0134 min
DEAD Talks60 - What really matters | BJ MillerBJ Miller is an American physician, author and speaker. He has worked in hospice and palliative medicine physician and is known for his 2015 TED Talk, "What Really Matters at the End of Life". BJ speaks so calmly, intellectually and deeply about life and his experience on this episode of DEAD Talks. He reflects on his time in the hospital after he nearly died at the age of 19 and the meaning he pulls from it all. His interest in the way that we die and how he established his focus of reform in that aspect. This was a wonderful conversation...2022-06-2430 min
DEAD Talks59 - Educating to normalize death | Hospice Nurse PennyHospice RN who normalizes death through education & entertainment. Her witty, sarcastic personality has developed an incredible following on social media where she shares her experiences as a Hospice Nurse and educates her audience on death, grief and ultimately life in a fun and entertaining way. She joins me on DEAD Talks to talk in depth about her work, her perspectives on death and grief as well as how she got started.
Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/amcPQ7cfbB0
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DEAD Talks58 - The Grief Gang | Amber JeffreyAmber Jeffrey from the UK is the founder and host of The Grief Gang Podcast where she also has been on the journey of normalizing grief. She shares her story and what she went through after losing her mother in 2016 to a sudden heart attack. I'm an immediate fan of this woman as she is absolutely hilarious and wonderfully honest.
In her own words: "Fast forward the 3 most turbulent & traumatic years of my life, I'd had enough of bottling up my emotions and feelings when it came to my grief. It was bursting out of me, I...2022-06-1040 min
DEAD Talks57 - School shootings & Choosing Love | Scarlett LewisScarlett Lewis is the mother of Jesse Lewis who was killed in his first grade classroom during the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012 along with 19 classmates and 6 teachers and administrators in one of the worst school shootings in US history. She founded of The Jesse Lewis Choose Love Foundation in honor of Jesse and to spread a message he left on their kitchen chalkboard shortly before he died, Nurturing Healing Love, the formula for choosing love, and to promote social and emotional education in schools as well as a consistent message of compassion in our communities. O...2022-06-0335 min
DEAD Talks56 - Chapter 2 of life | Lil Xan & Durag DevHip Hop artist Lil Xan or Diego gets honest with his story, about grief and how he lost his friend Citgo to suicide. He speaks on how that affected him, his drug addiction, how he's sober now, mental health, the deaths of popular artist like Lil Peep, XXXTentacion, Juice WRLD and more. He's joined along side designer and creator of LVXWA, an experimental luxury streetwear brand, Durag Dev, who shares his own experience with loss and was spectacular on this episode. This is a side of Xan that more people should see. He offers deep insights on his life, h...2022-05-2733 min
DEAD Talks55 - Losing both parents | Bobby BoydBobby lost both his parents less than 2 months apart to cancer. Here's his story of spending the last moment's of their life together and how he processed it during and after. Bobby is a luxury realtor in Los Angeles, former model and has a great social media presence where he share's food and drink recipes. He's such a fun guy and a great conversation of life.
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z-7rH8U4MF02022-05-2137 min
DEAD TalksA lot of loss all at once | Julia FisherJulia is a woman who has dealt with a lot of loss in her life in a short period of time seemingly happening one after another. Losing one person you love in a lifetime is hard enough to deal with and she's had to navigate through multiple deaths in just a few years including her father who committed suicide. She's an actor by trade and did a heck of a job keeping such a morbid conversation entertaining through her natural wit and ability to look deeply in life's events. Join us in a talk about life with loss and...2022-05-1342 min
DEAD TalksSports Psychologist Helping Mental Heath | Paige E. Roberts LICSQ PhDPaige finds better ways of treating mental illness to prevent suicide and the healing of her athlete clients. Paige is a sports and fitness enthusiast. She uses a process called Performance Neuro Training which is a combination of sports psychology, Brainspotting, and hot & cold photobiomodulation laser-light therapy. On this episode of DEAD Talks she speaks on her practice along with her experience of loss having lost several friends who were athletes to suicide which was the catalyst to lead her on the path she's on now to speak on this topic and how to prevent it.
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DEAD TalksShe went in peace and he witnessed it | Jorge PerezJorge was on Episode #20 talking about the loss of his father. On this episode he shares the recent loss of his beautiful mother to cancer. Jorge is able to find the light in death and meaning to it all. Again, he brings humor and deep insights to her death and the final days when she went peacefully. He made a 15 minute documentary on his mother, Yolanda Zumaeta, which you can find below.
@jorgeperez on Instagram
Legacy Yoland Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RizBLBVjVrk&feature=youtu.be
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio...2022-04-291h 06
DEAD TalksWhat God Told Her, Part 2 of her Near-Death Experience | Penny WittbrodtPart 2 and Finale of Penny Wittbrodt's Near Death Experience (NDE), how she met God and she tells us how she finally got out of the void. This compelling story made me question a lot so listen with an open mind. She tells the incredible story of how God showed her a future events, taught her the power of thoughts, and the importance of forgiveness. Penny is an RN, she was invited to write a chapter for Dr. Penny Sartori’s book, “The Transformative Power of Near-Death Experiences and she is also featured in the Amazon Prime documentary, "Death and Back...2022-04-2349 min
DEAD TalksWhat God Told Her, Part 1 of her Near-Death Experience | Penny WittbrodtPart 1 of Penny Wittbrodt's Near Death Experience (NDE), how she met God and how she got out of the void. She tells the incredible story of how God showed her a future events, taught her the power of thoughts, and the importance of forgiveness. Penny is an RN, she was invited to write a chapter for Dr. Penny Sartori’s book, “The Transformative Power of Near-Death Experiences and she is also featured in the Amazon Prime documentary, "Death and Back 2."
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m4c09O3hm7g
DEAD Talks with David Ferr...2022-04-1651 min
DEAD TalksKilling The Princess Inside | Megan PormerMegan Pormer, TV host on Fox & doctor of biomedical engineering, tells the story of how she was born again 10 years after she lost her father. Megan discovered she was suffering from the "Princess Syndrome" and learned to step into her own power. Her family went to one of the richest families in the Middle East to not being able to afford their father's funeral. Her journey of growth and deep insight of how she overcame her own obstacles was a really interesting conversation. You can watch her on the TV on The Megan Pormer Show every Tuesday morning on...2022-04-0830 min
DEAD TalksLosing his father at 12 | Mark LemonMark Lemon shares to loss of his father who was murdered when he was just 12 years old. He is a writer, grief speaker and podcaster who openly speaks on his experiences and feelings on his grief process. This conversation was unique relating to Mark in that both myself, David the host, and him lost our father at the same age, both with sisters lead by a strong mother and through an act of murder. It's rare to see two men connect on a level of compassion and emotion.
Full Video Episode #48 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yZfzvEXJFI4 2022-04-0142 min
DEAD TalksOne Day It All Ends | Michael GalanteMichael Galante is an actor seen on Good Trouble, Tyler Perry's "The Have and the Have Nots', Will & Grace and more. Michael speaks on the death of his Grandmother who was like a best friend to him and how this loss is still a pain he deals with. Living every day full of energy and positively makes the topic a death such a contradiction to his way of life yet at the same time a catalyst for getting through it. His personality is infectious and it's no surprise he's such a success on the big screen.
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DEAD TalksHis Wife’s Fight With Breast Cancer | Angelo MerendinoFive months after getting married, Angelo Merendino's wife Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of thirty-six and died in 2011. She endured a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and reconstructive surgery. They both decided to share their experience of her potentially dying for others to gain understanding of what they were going through with a powerful collection of photographs Angelo took her throughout her treatment. These photo's took the world by storm helping others get through their own battle and also lead to Angelo speaking on TED Talks twice to share their story.
www.angelomeredino.com2022-03-1959 min
DEAD TalksGrief through family abandonment | Van Thu NguyenVan Thu Nguyen had a unique experience with grief in that with having learned her father was dying her family had actually abandoned her prior. She goes through the process and feeling of losing a family all the while mourning her fathers death. She also explains the loss of one of her first loves of her life and how much of a different process that is compared to losing your father. Van offers methods she's used to free herself from these experiences and flip it to be stronger and live the life she wants.
Full Episode available...2022-03-1147 min
DEAD TalksHe Lost His Only Child | Phil CohenPhil Cohen describes his life-shifting experience of losing his only child, his fourteen-year-old son, Perry. Which turned out to be one of the most extensive searches in U.S. Coast Guard history. On this episode, Phil Cohen who has been seen on TEDx, tells how a message from his son caused him to shift his perspective, transforming his relationship with grief and ultimately his life. Cohen is the author of The Grief Continuum, a methodology for transforming loss into empowerment for those experiencing grief. He is an award-winning speaker, coach, and creator of The Grief Continuum™, a framework for he...2022-03-0448 min
DEAD TalksHow To Pivot Your Life | Sarah KalmetaSarah offers mindset coaching and success strategies with her business Pivot Point and how she's implemented her work through her own life experiences including the loss of her stepfather through suicide, grief, bulimia and the loss of her dream of becoming an Olympic figure skater. She goes into specific detail of practices any one can apply to overcoming adversity and using it to your advantage. Ways to improve your mental health and overall success in life through grief, mental health obstacles and more.
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DEAD TalksA War Veteran in Iraq | Noah GallowayNoah is a Purple Heart awarded, double amputee who joined the military because of the September 11th terror attacks. After an IED attack during Operation Iraqi Freedom Noah lost his left leg above the knee and his left arm above the elbow. He is a cool ass dude who isn't afraid to get introspective and speak from the heart. Today he continues to inspire which includes his No Excuses Charitable Fund. He speaks o the mentality of facing death during war along with his perspective today, perseverance through it all and how he motivates people to get through the...2022-02-1947 min
DEAD TalksHow’s your mental health? | Eric B ZinkEric B Zink is a Mental Health and Addiction advocate who has developed nearly 2,000,000 followers on social media on the journey with him. He lost his wife to suicide in 2015 and his father to suicide in 2017. He attempted to take his own life in 2018 and is a recovering cocaine and alcohol addict, diagnosed with ADHD and PTSD with the mission to make a difference to those struggling with addiction, trauma and loss/grief. In this episode he shares his own personal story with Mental Health and how he's doing what he can to helps effected by suicide, addiction and...2022-02-1138 min
DEAD TalksMinistry with death | Dr. Hubert CunninghamHubert Cunningham is a Certified Funeral Celebrant in Tennessee who comes from 40 years as a United Methodist Minister. In those years he wanted to work with people who were grieving where there seemed to be gap in the religious realm. His interest in death and dying he started to network with people in the field of death and now has a business called "Healing Works Institute" and offers funeral services in a way that is against the grain of a traditional way. His unique take on grieving/grief and how it applies to the traditional methods.
DEAD...2022-02-0237 min
DEAD TalksFunerals: A different way to do them | Elizabeth Meyer KaranskyAcclaimed funeral director Elizabeth Meyer Karansky and a founder of Farewelling has transformed the funeral process and the end-of-life experience into "farewelling," a new way to think about, talk about and plan for one of life's most personal journeys. Elizabeth shares her own experience with losing her father that lead her on the path she's on now truly helping others and approaching the subject of death with genuine care, humanity and humor. Farewelling provides users with everything they need to personalize the end-of-life experience in a more modern and streamlined way.
www.myfarewelling.com
IG: @m...2022-01-1239 min
DEAD TalksShe was pregnant and killed by a drunk | James AlvarezHis wife was six weeks away from her due date when she was struck by an alleged DUI driver in an SUV while on a walk. Doctors were able to save the couple’s daughter, Adalyn Rose, who was delivered after an emergency C-Section. James relives the viral story and shares in emotional detail the night she passed all the way to today where he is a widowed father and how he has grieved. In a highly emotional episode we see the growth from pain and inspiration. This story went viral and now this story has turned into empowerment fo...2022-01-031h 10
DEAD TalksHow death relates to eating disorders | Jacqueyln LaRusso, LPCJoined by a Licensed Professional Counsellor focused on eating disorder recovery and trauma healing who speaks on how her patients and death go hand in hand. The importance of finding meaning to heal through a disorder that has a detrimental effect on ones mind as well as on the body. She explains in detail what she's learned from her own experience personally, professionally and how she's been able to grow for herself and for her clients.
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective o...2021-12-1538 min
DEAD TalksHow to embrace grief and death | MarifelMarifel is a space holder and a guide for life & death. She offers her service to those at the end of life and has created different outlets to promote the conversation around death. She doesn't consider herself a "Death Doula"; but, may be the closest description. Having been exposed to death often around patients as a respiratory nurse she's developed knowledge and a craving to help those around the topic of death.
www.peacingout.com via Marifel
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with g...2021-12-0640 min
DEAD TalksThe Days Before He Died | Vance LichtenbergerVance's father committed suicide just 7 days after he felt their relationship started to become positive. As sad of a story it is, he flips it, picked up the pieces and started a whole new life from the moment his dad passed. He explains how he turned his grieving process into a complete transformation to take control of his life.
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evol...2021-11-1842 min
DEAD TalksTalking to a medium | Tara BrandelJoined by a Mystical Advisor focused on Tarot Readings, Palm Readings, Reiki Energy Work, Astrology and Medium work. Tara shares her origin story which includes loss and how she's tapped into her current talents regarding her readings and ability to connect with the other side. Outside of this episode, I worked with Tara and joined her in my own personal session where my father came through and in this conversation we go over my personal experience and meaning behind it all. Join us with a very interesting conversation about the mystical part of life, life and death and more...2021-11-1054 min
DEAD TalksHospice: Life and Death | Nurse HadleyHadley is a registered nurse with a specialty in hospice and palliative care near New Orleans. She is inspiring people to live your life to the fullest through storytelling and advice from her patients at the end of their life. The work Hadley and those in Hospice are doing having to be so close to death on a constant basis is truly amazing. On this episode tune in and hear how Hadley gets through it, how she see's life through the eyes of her patients and how she remains remarkably positive. In her words, she believes that "by connecting...2021-11-0329 min
DEAD TalksGrief Advice From a Grief Expert | Claire Bidwell SmithAuthor and renowned Grief expert, Claire Bidwell Smith, shares how she was lead by her own experiences with grief & offers some thoughts and methods you can apply. She's authored three popular books, The Rules of Inheritance, After This: When Life is Over Where Do We Go? and Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief. She's smart, easy to talk to, funny, extremely insightful and we had a blast covering various topics of grief (+ life) and much more.
For more on Claire Bidwell Smith:
IG: @clairebidwellsmith
www.clairebidwellsmith.com
2021-10-2043 minDEAD TalksSuicidal Thoughts | Jeff LandrevilleJeff explains a story taking place in Massachusetts of his friend who showed no warning signs and chose to take his own life one night. This is a jam packed episode of fascinating and entertaining stories of his own personal journey as well where he got to a breaking point of considering suicide, himself. When two east coaster step in to a podcast room it tends to be loud so enjoy some deep interpretive conversation with plenty of jokes mixed in.
Guest: @jeff_landreville
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. E...2021-10-131h 13DEAD TalksA Children’s Book About Death | Patrice KarstBest selling picture book "The Invisible String" has been used by parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. Patrice Karst shares her theory and story on how this tale came about. Initially written for her own child this book has grown to be a great method for introducing the conversation of loss for children as well as helping adults cope.
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For more on Patrice Karst visit her at w...2021-07-2124 minDEAD Talks”It’s Me God” Candace CheatwoodOnly a senior in College at FSU, Candace Cheatwood, was blindsided when she learned her boyfriend was diagnosed with Testicular cancer. For two years he battled and she was right by his side caring for him til his last day. Image being in your last year of college and have to take on that responsibility. My last year of college the priority was not to have any morning classes so I didn’t go in hungover. I was impressed with her strength and decisiveness to let her feel her feelings and cope with the grief how she saw best for...2021-06-0458 minDEAD TalksBridging Heaven & Earth | Eileen DaleySometimes labeled an empath, psychic or medium, Eileen Daley was born with gifts to help people bridge the gap of life and death. Through her life experiences she's developed an online course, "Finding Calm In Chaos", where she offers four modules with a systemic approach for assessing your chaos and stress triggers while also providing helpful tips and fun techniques to find your inner calmness.
She shares her experiences connecting with the other side including one powerful story that hit home for me regarding those that died on September 11th that rocked me a bit. Tune in...2021-04-0852 minDEAD TalksGenerational Trauma | Jake MalottDeath with life is a full circle story on how the death of his grandfather took him down a path of personal dissection and deciphered meaning from his loss. Jake finds comedy in tragedy and breaks the family cycle, how he's grown up a large part of his life without a father figure and how it was all discovered from the death of his grandfather. He vulnerably gets in detail about his life and pulls it all together midway on how it connects to this passing.
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bi...2021-02-241h 24DEAD TalksDoes everything happen for a reason? | Brett CollinsLosing his cousin to an overdose leads Brett to question life and individual purpose. He's a great friend of the host so mixed in with serious insights comes serious sassiness. His calming presence offers a unique look into how he perceives life and death.
Guest: @brettcollins & @twoandahalfgirls
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 1...2020-04-2956 minDEAD TalksSobering up with grief | Earl WhiteAddicted to opioids and he lost his father. Earl shares his impactful story on being sober and how his experience can help people in a similar struggle. He pays homage to his deceased father now by living each day in a righteous way as he powerfully spills his heart out with incredibly un-selfish insight into his life.
Guest: @earlgetsup
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't...2020-04-2233 minDEAD TalksAccepting death at 17 | Spencer SundlieAt 17 his father died and quickly embraced it. He offers mature advice for others who may be going through the same thing. His wise and calm presence at such a young age lead to acceptance alongside his brother and how simply looking at the positives transformed his viewpoint on death and life.
Spencer Sundlie is a Real Estate Agent in San Diego and can be found at @spencersundlie
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that s...2020-04-1540 min
DEAD TalksGrief and Loss From A Plane Crash| Guillermo HeuzeThe first ever DEAD Talks Podcast episode. Guillermo Heuze's father died on a plane crash two months after the September 11th attacks on American Airlines Flight 587 as he share his story on the first episode of DEADTalks.
DEAD Talks aims to "normalize" the conversation of death and make it a little less sad.
Guillermo speaks on his experience and life perspectives following his fathers death in a more upbeat positive light explaining how his brother and his widowed mother got to where they are today.
Along side David Ferrugio, host, who lost...2020-02-1226 min