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Good GriefEP. 30 “Patti Gasparello, Director of Kids Path with AuthoraCare Collective”In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, we speak with Patti Gasparello. Patti is the Director of Kids Path with AuthoraCare where she deals with the areas of bereavement and counseling relating to children.
2021-11-1425 minGood GriefEP. 29 ”Risa Hanau, Director of Education for AuthoraCare Collective”In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, we speak with Risa Hanau, Director of Education for AuthoraCare Collective. We learn about palliative care and hospice care, and when and why these services are utilized.
2021-11-1425 minGood GriefEP. 28 “Kristie Yeatts, Bereavement Counselor for Trellis Supportive Care”In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, we speak with Kristie Yeatts, Bereavement Counselor for Trellis Supportive Care. We will be discussing resources in our community to help with pet loss for children, adults and seniors.
2021-11-1414 minGood GriefEP. 24 “Jim Albright ,Guilford County EMS Director”Guilford County EMS Director Jim Albright joins Jeff in this episode to talk about how first responders deal with end of life issues. We learn about the importance of the MOST document (link), the relationship between EMS and the police, who gets an autopsy, and more in this episode of “Good Grief.” For answers to some frequently asked questions about the MOST form, read this document.
2021-10-1214 minGood GriefEP. 27 ”Jorge Ortega, Director of Guilford County Animal Services”In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Jorge Ortega, the Animal Services Director for the Guilford County Animal Services Department. They talk about pet loss and resources available to the Guilford County community to help in dealing with pet loss.
2021-10-1218 minGood GriefEP. 26 ”Michael Moye, the Cemetery Superintendent for the City of Greensboro”In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Michael Moye, the Cemetery Superintendent for the City of Greensboro. They discuss city funeral options in Greensboro, cost of cremation, exhumation, and disinterment.
2021-10-1230 minGood GriefEP. 25. ”Robert Shelly, Guilford County Veterans Services”In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Robert Shelly, Director of Guilford Counties Veteran's Services. They talk about services the county offers to veterans and especially the assistance to their loved ones after their passing.
2021-10-1221 minGood GriefEP. 23 “The Book Three Seventeen: A Suicide Loss Survivor‘s Story. Interview with local author Darren Shell.”In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Darren Shell, a suicide loss survivor and the author of 317: a Suicide Loss Survivor Story. He is also an integrated facilities designer for Cone Health and part of the development team for the peer-to-peer suicide prevention app, We Care. They talk about death by suicide, dealing with grief, and the stigma of suicide loss.
[03:08] Why Darren settled on 317 as the Title of His Book
[05:05] Understanding that Grief and Loss is Personal
[06:58] Darren's Reaction When He learned o...2021-09-1647 minGood GriefEp. 22 “Opioid pandemic in Guilford County, the syringe exchange program, and the effects of stigma in drug and substance rehabilitation.”In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Chase Holleman, the program director for the Guilford County Solution to the Opioid Problem, GS STOP. They talk about the opioid pandemic in Guilford County, the syringe exchange program, and the effects of stigma in drug and substance rehabilitation.
[02:54] Terminal Illness and End of Life Issues
[06:27] Chase's Opioid Use and Dealing with Undiagnosed Mental Health Issues
[08:27] Why Stigma is More Dangerous Than Drug Use
[10:05] Chase's Journey Into The World of Treatment and Rehabilitation
...2021-09-1634 minGood GriefEp. 21 “Death Cafes, the Funeral Consumers Alliance, and the legal process behind burying a loved one in your backyard.”In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Sarah Williams, the North Carolina Funeral Consumers Alliance president. They talk about Death Cafes, the Funeral Consumers Alliance, and the legal process behind burying a loved one in your backyard.
[02:43] Sarah's Interest and Passion for Death
[04:05] The Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA)and Why It's Important
[07:44] The Merger of FCAs Across Several States
[09:09] What is a Death Cafe?
11:24] Why Sarah Describes Herself as Woman Obsessed With Death
[13:44] Is it Legal to Bu...2021-09-1623 minGood GriefEp. 20 “Return to the Earth”Jeff and Carly talk to Rev. Randall Keeney of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church about the concept of natural burials and the All Souls Natural Burial Association. This alternative to embalming and cremation is more affordable and a more environmentally friendly way to “return to the Earth.” Rev. Keeney also discusses his faith and the Christian belief that death is a part of eternal life. You can learn more about this eco-friendly alternative at https://www.allsoulsnaturalburial.org/.
2021-09-1626 minGood GriefEp. 19 “Elon’s Silent Teachers”Dianne Person, the founding director of Elon University’s Anatomical Gift Program, joins Jeff and Carly in this episode about giving one’s body to science. Anatomic donors or “silent teachers” continue to make a positive impact on the world after their death by enabling undergraduate students to learn invaluable lessons that prepare them to be better healthcare providers. To learn more about this program, please visit https://www.elon.edu/u/academics/health-sciences/anatomical-gift/.
2021-09-1622 minGood GriefEp. 18 “Funeral Home Family”Funeral director Al Lineberry of Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home talks in this episode about his experience going into the family business. Al’s family has provided funeral, cemetery, and cremation services for Greensboro and the surrounding area since 1919. His love for the community and his own experience with loss inform the way he helps families say goodbye to their loved ones. For more information about the stages of grief mentioned in this episode, you can visit https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/.
2021-09-1620 minGood GriefEp. 17“Hallelujah Anyhow”In this episode, Jeff and Carly welcome Rev. Bradley Hunt, a local community activist and assistant pastor at New Light Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Hunt discusses what drew him to the ministry, his love and appreciation for the Black Church, and his experience working in a funeral home and going through the funeral directors program. We also scratch the surface in talking about institutional racism and structural barriers to health equity, and how these issues impact the death and dying process in the Black community.
2021-07-1240 minGood GriefEp. 16 “The Greatest Mitzvah”Jeff is joined by Betsy Gamburg, director of Jewish Family Services in Greensboro, to discuss Jewish traditions around death and the services offered by JFS. Betsy gives us some great insight into these traditions and explains “the greatest mitzvah,” caring for and preparing the body after someone has died. For more information on Jewish Family Services, visit http://www.jfsgreensboro.org/.
2021-07-1231 minGood GriefEp. 15 “Chaplain of the C-word Ward”Jeff and Carly welcome Lisa Lundeen, lead chaplain at Moses Cone Cancer Center in Greensboro, to talk about her work supporting patients through their journey with cancer. She also explains the importance of cultural competency in end-of-life care and discusses the support resources available to patients, loved ones, and staff.
2021-07-1225 minGood GriefEp. 14 “Hey, Preacher!”Rev. Brooks Johnson joins Jeff and Carly to talk about his role as a Clinical Chaplain at High Point Medical Center. Father Brooks works directly with patients, families, and healthcare workers at some of their most difficult moments. We discuss what a chaplain is, Father Brooks’ holistic approach to spiritual care, and crises of faith and other challenges at the end of life.
2021-07-1234 minGood GriefEp. 13 “Caring for the Caregivers”Jeff and Carly welcome Jodi Kolada of Well Spring Solutions on this episode of the Good Grief Podcast. Jodi works as the Director of Business and Caregiver Outreach at Well Spring Solutions and frequently works to support caregivers of older adults with dementia. To access caregiver resources from Well Spring Solutions and to watch video interviews about local community-based services, visit www.well-springsolutions.org/caregiver-resources/.
2021-06-1119 minGood GriefEp. 12 “The Season of Caregiving”Pam Strader joins the Good Grief Podcast in this episode to talk about the challenges and joys of being a caregiver for her father. Pam has served as a minister at West Market Street United Methodist Church and her faith plays an important role in her outlook in life. She finds comfort in the knowledge that this is a season of their lives in which she and her family can learn and grow, even in the face of isolation and the loss of control they are experiencing.
2021-06-1116 minGood GriefEp. 11 “It’s My Turn Now”Rev. Odell Cleveland’s latest book “It’s My Turn Now: Caregiving 101” is the topic of this episode. Odell joins Jeff and Carly to share stories of his journey as a caregiver-- from his upbringing in Charleston, SC, to later navigating the challenges of caring for his aging mother with his siblings, and all of the lessons he’s learned along the way. Purchase your copy here.
2021-06-1135 minGood GriefEp. 6: “Mind My Health”Jeff and Carly are joined by power couple Catherine and David Sevier in this episode to talk about Mind My Health, a platform which enables North Carolinians to conveniently store and share their advance care plans online, allowing more personal control over medical care decisions. The Seviers also speak about the NC Institute of Medicine’s Task Force on Serious Illness Care and the NC Serious Illness Coalition, of the work that they do and the recommendations they have given to the NC General Assembly. Check out https://www.mindmyhealth.org/ for more information. You can also read the NC...2021-05-0441 minGood GriefEp.7: “Art’s Dead”Wendee Cutler, executive director of the Carolina Foundation for Jewish Seniors, joins Jeff and Carly to talk about caring for the aged, death in the Jewish tradition, talking to loved ones about end of life wishes, and her brother-in-law Art’s final gift to his son. Wendee also discusses the mission of the CFJS, her work with the NCIOM Task Force on Serious Illness Care, and her experience in consultative care and case management.
[02:33] How Wendee developed a passion for seniors
[04:20] The goals of the Carolina Foundation for Jewish Seniors
[07:12] Wendee’s role in t...2021-05-0423 minGood GriefEp. 8: “Wish We Called Sooner”Jeff and Carly are joined by Robert Garcia, an Account Executive at Trellis Supportive Care, to cover topics of hospice care, and of life decision-making, and important legal documents. From his experience meeting with patients and their families and teaching workshops, Robert is familiar with the questions and concerns that folks have about hospice care, and he debunks some common misconceptions. To learn more about advance care planning, access the forms, or to register for a workshop, visit http://gotplans123.org/.
2021-05-0419 minGood GriefEp. 9: “¿Qué es el hospicio?”Carly y Robert hablan sobre Trellis Supportive Care y los servicios del hospicio y cuidado paliativo, esta vez en español. Robert conoce mucho sobre las preocupaciones y preguntas de las familias sobre el hospicio. Para aprender más sobre la directriz avanzada y los talleres disponibles, visite a http://gotplans123.org/.
2021-05-0415 minGood GriefEp.10: “Elder Care and Estate Planning”Today on the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff and Carly talk about Elder Care and Estate Planning with Dennis Toman, a certified Elder Law Attorney at the Elderlaw Firm in Greensboro, NC. Dennis answers questions on proper estate planning, the concept of guardianship, and why you need a lawyer when writing a will and planning your estate. For more information about the Elderlaw Firm, visit https://www.elderlawfirm.com or call (336) 443-8730.
2021-05-0428 minGood GriefEp. 5: “Death and Taxes”Today on the Good Grief Podcast, we welcome Ben Chavis, the Guilford County Tax Director, to talk with us about two certainties in life: death and taxes. Ben is also a pastor at the Freedom Life Church in Asheboro and the 2018 winner of The Tax Collector of the Year Award. We discuss how the tax department handles death, local property tax relief available to senior citizens, and Ben’s thoughts on death and dying.
[02:05] Ben’s journey to becoming Guilford County Tax director
[06:58] How the Guilford County tax department receives death and inheritance information
[0...2021-04-0129 minGood GriefEp. 2: “Death Certificates”On this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, we host two experts from the Guilford County Register of Deeds office: Andrew Adkins, the Assistant Register of Deeds and current manager of the Vital Records area, and Elaine Inman, the former manager and assistant Register of Deeds at Guilford county. We talk about the process of obtaining death certificates, why death certificates are essential, and how to move a body across state lines.
[02:20] The death certificate acquisition process
[03:14] The role of the Register of Deeds
[03:39] How long it takes to get a death certificate2021-04-0109 minGood GriefEp. 3: “Going to Court”Jeff and Carly are joined on this episode of Good Grief by Lisa Johnson-Tonkins, the Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court. Lisa is also a former District Attorney and serves as an adjunct professor at the Guilford Technical Community College. We talk about the differences between the Register of Deeds and Clerk of Court, and why the two are often confused. We also cover how the Clerk of Court’s office deals with end of life issues, the handling of wills and estates, and the process of debt repayment.
[03:45] Lisa’s main priorities as clerk
[04:53] How...2021-04-0121 minGood GriefEp. 4: “Los certificados de defunción”En este episodio de Good Grief, Carly habla con Felipe Allende, un invitado de nuestra propia oficina Registros Públicos del Condado de Guilford. Felipe es un analista de sistemas y tiene mucha información para compartir sobre el papel de la oficina relacionado con los certificados de defunción.
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[01:28] The main idea behind the End of Life initiative
[04:18] Why Jeff decided to focus on matters of death and dying
[09:38] Goals of the End of Life initiative
[10:50] The main purpose for launching the Good Grief Podcast
[14:03] Main talking points from the project and the podcast series
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