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A Life To Die ForGrounding techniques for stressful timesIn the final episode in 2022 we have decided to share a recent master class, recorded by co host Melanie Leamy, on grounding techniques for stressful times. It has nothing to do with death and dying, but everything to do with how to live a good life today. 2022-12-1144 minA Life To Die ForEndings And New BeginningsIn this episode we are talking about the experience of endings, new beginnings, and the transition period. A lovely and lively conversation between the two hosts with many examples from their own lives to illustrate the meaning of endings, new beginnings, and transitional periods in our lives. 2022-06-0555 minA Life To Die ForThe Five Remembrances: a reflective practiceIn this episode, I am explaining the Buddhist contemplative and reflective practice of The Five Remembrances. This practice is designed to help us in developing more appreciation and gratitude for this life. 2022-05-0627 minA Life To Die ForInterview with a Death DoulaAn intimate conversation with Australian Death Doula and funeral celebrant Annie Wittlock about her experience of the Doula role and her thoughts on death and dying. Annie is a Buddhist practitioner herself but very open to all rituals that may help at the end of life, both the dying person and their loved ones.2022-02-1234 minA Life To Die ForPreparing for 2022: guided body scan meditation and reflection on what we really and truly wantIn the first episode in 2022, we guide our listeners in a relaxing body scan meditation which helps to bring us right into the Now. During the final minutes of the episode we guide you in a short reflection which helps you to identify what is most important to you, what is less important right now, and what is not at all important and what therefore you can let go of. With our best wishes for 2022!2022-01-0933 minA Life To Die ForContemplating my own deathIn this episode we talk about Elodie's experience with strong fear of "dying too soon" which lead to an inspiring conversation around the importance of living life fully, the uncertainty that comes with not knowing how long we will be alive, what it means to leave a legacy and much more. 2021-12-0549 minA Life To Die ForThoughts on death, dying and so much more with Dr. Kathryn MannixWe were so delighted to have Dr. Kathryn Mannix on our podcast for this episode. The truly inspiring conversation with this amazing lady included insights into some of the stories she tells in her well-known book "With The End In Mind" and we also spoke briefly about her second book "Listen" which has now been released. 2021-09-051h 20A Life To Die ForThe Role Of Death Doulas in our community with Hermione ElliottIn this episode we speak with Hermione Elliott, founder and director of Living Well Dying Well in the UK, about her journey with death and dying, her reason for setting up Living Well Dying Well, about the importance of the death doula movement in our communities and more. 2021-08-0151 minA Life To Die ForWhat do "success" and "failure" mean in death and dying? - an exploration with Maurice AdamsWe were delighted to have Maurice Adams on our podcast who spoke to us about his many encounters with death and dying both in his personal life and in his professional life. We spoke among many other Things about what success and failure could mean to different people when faced with their own death or the death of another person.2021-07-041h 02A Life To Die ForHow children can learn about death and dying with Sue BrayneIn this episode we are talking with Sue Brayne, author of her Granny Mo book series and her latest book "Is Teddy Going to Die?" and have a heart-felt conversation about death and dying and and her views on it as well as on the meaning of life. 2021-06-0648 minA Life To Die ForWhen To Love Means To Let GoIn this episode Melanie Leamy talks about her own story of true love and soul connection, the time when she was the sole carer for her husband, the time when she knew that the most loving thing she could do for him was to let him go. She talks about his death and shares with us what she has learned from her grief following her husband's death. It seems very timely to be releasing this episode this month as on 15th May it will be exactly three years since her husband died.2021-05-021h 50A Life To Die ForIntroduction to "A Life To Die For"In this first episode of our podcast "A Life To Die For" we are introducing ourselves to our listeners and talk about our intention for this podcast. 2021-04-0438 min