We talk about the modern challenges of finding your community later in life, the measurable health risks of chronic loneliness, and how to intentionally take those small steps to build deep trust again.

Every day is a gift. Let’s learn how to find—and keep—our people:  https://bit.ly/3SXGwAe

Special Summer Re-Release: Stick around right after this brief intro for a powerful encore of our classic episode (Season 3, Episode 31) on navigating the profound grief of when life-long friends die. 

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Why is Making Friends after 50 So Hard?
00:56 - The Health Risks of Isolation and Reasons for Shrinking Friend Circles
04:44 - The Power of Intentional Effort
07:31 - S3E31 Intro: Friendship Rewards and Challenges
15:57 - Recipe: Friendship Cake
09:56 - Interview: The Grief and Coping When Your Best Friend Dies
49:48 - Do I Want Another Close Friend?
52:31 - How to Make New Friends
01:02:14 - Outro with Words from Joseph Campbell and Emily Dickenson

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In this episode, we discuss:

• The Legacy of "Enough": A touching airport goodbye between a father and daughter that reveals a beautiful, intergenerational blessing for a meaningful life. 
• Letters from the Frontline: The deathless Civil War love letter of Major Sullivan Ballou to his wife, Sarah, written just days before the First Battle of Bull Run. 
• National Healing & Hope: How Abraham Lincoln’s call to "bind up the nation's wounds" and Emma Lazarus’s iconic poem The New Colossus re-framed national grief into an endless welcome. 
• Continuing Bonds: How those navigating hospice, palliative care, or grief can maintain deep, lasting connections with those they have lost through values, traditions, and story. 

Read the full blog post, get the recipe, and get resources at: www.every1dies.org

Every day is a gift. And we wish you enough. 

#IWishYouEnough #GenerationalWisdom #FinalBlessings #GriefAndBereavement #LoveLetters #AmericanHistory #GriefSupport #FamilyLegacy  #CivilWarHistory #EveryoneDiesPodcast 

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: The Enduring Power of Love
01:19 - Recipe of the Week: Pulled Pork Sliders
02:05 - I Wish You Enough - An Aging Father's Last Wishes for His Daughter
05:05 - Love and Duty on the Frontlines of the Civil War - Sullivan and Sarah Ballou
08:13 - The Reality of the Battle of Bull Run
10:09 - A Grieving Widow and Sullivan's Comforting Last Words
11:59 - Emma Lazarus’s Iconic 1883 Poem, "The New Colossus"
13:01 - Outro with Words from Mark Twain

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First, we share the deeply moving, self-written obituary of Nora Patricia Keenan, who passed away from complications of colorectal cancer. With unapologetic honesty, Nora looks back at her journey through chaos, addiction, recovery, and growth, reminding us that a meaningful life isn’t about being spotless—it’s about being honest and showing up. 

Then, we dive into a powerful discussion about former Nebraska Senator and University of Florida President Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. Then, we dive into a powerful discussion about former Nebraska Senator and University of Florida President Ben Sasse, who was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. Sasse shared a raw look at how a terminal diagnosis brings acute clarity, his experience on a targeted clinical trial, and how he is spending his limited time with his wife and three children.

We close the episode with a beautiful reading of Rev. Henry Scott Holland's classic poem, "Death Is Nothing at All." 

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Introduction:  Honesty, Grit, and Redeeming the Time 
• 02:18 – Recipe of the Week: Disappearing Dip 
• 02:45 – Nora Patricia Keenan’s Incredible Self-Written Obituary 
• 05:46 – Living on the Threshold: Senator Ben Sasse's Journey with Stage IV Cancer 
• 09:54 – Family, Faith and Survival - Sasse's 60 Minutes Interview
• 24:40 – Poem: "Death Is Nothing at All" by Rev. Henry Scott Holland 
• 27:15 – Outro 

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In this podcast, we discuss:

• What are personal boundaries and the different types of boundaries. 
• How to set boundaries as a family caregiver to protect your time and emotional health. 
• Recognizing the major signs of caregiver exhaustion and caregiver burnout. 
• Practical strategies for setting boundaries with aging parents without the guilt. 
• Why drawing lines isn't selfish, but actually leads to preventing caregiver burnout and delivering better care. 

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Remembering Fathers and Boundaries in Caregiving
01:51 - Recipe of the Week: Dad's Pineapple Salsa
02:14 - A Father and Boundaries - An Essay by Nick Dothée (Washington Post)
08:42 - "Personal Boundaries" - What does that mean?
13:21 - Why Boundaries are Important in Caregiving
14:44 - Charlie's Stoic Aging Father - How His Family Set Boundaries with Love
19:33 - Cold Chicken and Last Breaths - Remembering and Grieving a Father
22:27 - Outro

#howtosetboundaries #healthyboundaries #boundarysetting #mentalhealthtips #emotionalwellbeing #caregiverstress #burnoutprevention #griefsupport #fathersdaygrief #rememberingdad

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In this episode, we explain what constipation is, why it happens, and what your body needs to function the way it should. We break down the role of hydration, movement, and fiber, and why small changes can prevent bigger problems.

We also talk about who is most at risk, including people with chronic illness, those recovering from abdominal surgery, and anyone taking medications that slow the gut. https://bit.ly/3QEeoRS

Key Moments:

• 00:00 - Intro: The High-Risk Gut (Surgery, Aging, and GLP-1 Meds)
• 01:33 - Fiber-lous Recipe: Spicy Deviled Walnuts
• 02:04 - From Berated Brother to Breakfast Boss: The W.K. Kellogg Story
• 06:11 - Adhesions and Bowel Obstructions, Why Abdominal Surgery Can Cause Constipation 
• 07:29 - Secrets of a Good Movement: Roughage, Hydration, Exercise and Laxative Safety
• 12:49 - "Thinker" on the Throne: Why Your Pooping Posture Matters
• 15:14 - Want to Avoid Constipation? Eat This
• 23:03 - Outro

#constipation #guthealth #digestivehealth #bowelhealth  #fiber #hydration #healthtips #wellness #caregiverlife #endoflife #seriousillness #postoperativecare #nurselife #patienteducation #everyonediespodcast #cancersurvivor #aging #cancersurvivor

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This isn't a conversation about fear. By naming these struggles, we strip away their power, allowing us to live with greater intention, care deeply for one another, and remember that even in uncertain times, every single day is a gift. Get Show Notes Here: https://bit.ly/4ftH1ve

In This Episode:

• Comfort in the Darkness: A delicious recipe for Devils on Horseback and a beautiful reading from Anne Lamott on holding back the dark through radical self-love and practical gratitude.
• The Four Horsemen Unsealed: A deep dive into the historical, biblical, and artistic legacy of the riders from the Book of Revelation, and how their themes connect directly to our current societal struggles.
• The Weight of Choice: A striking reading from Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged on personal responsibility, absolutes, and the danger of compromising with evil.

Episode Bookmarks:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 03:37 - Recipe of the Week: Devils on Horseback
• 04:12 - Getting Our Joy Back (Anne Lamott)
• 07:18 - The Symbolism of the Four Horsemen
• 09:03 - The Four Horsemen in the Bible
• 12:38 - How The Four Horsemen Resonate in Literature and Art
• 14:17 - Themes in the World Around Us
• 17:14 - From Ayn Rand, in Atlas Shrugged
• 19:25 - Outro

Resources Mentioned in This Episode (Links on Website):

• Recipe: Devils on Horseback
• Books: The Road by Cormac McCarthy, Option B by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant
• Community Tools: The Conversation Project

#EveryoneDies #FourHorsemen #DeathEducation #EndOfLife #MortalityAwareness #GriefSupport #MeaningInLife #ApocalypseSymbolism #SeriousIllness #Humanities 

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Memento Mori. What Does it Really Mean?

You are going to die. What if remembering that is the key to actually living well? Most of us don’t spend much time thinking about death. But when we do, something interesting happens: we start to see what matters. This week, Marianne and Charlie kick off a brand-new series exploring the humanities and the art of dying. 

From the lavish life and hidden cause of death of Liberace to the driving funk of The Rolling Stones’ "Dancing with Mr. D," we explore how history, art, and myth use mortality not to create fear, but to bring ultimate clarity to life. Tune in, grab Liberace's recipe for Singapore and Malaysian Satay, and learn how to carpe the heck out of your diem.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: How Can Awareness of Death Change Our Life?
03:18 - Recipe-Liberace's Singapore and Malasian Satay Appetizer
04:32 - Liberace's Obituary
10:23 - The Meaning of Memento Mori
13:45 - The Origin of the Grim Reaper
16:50 - The Guides of Souls: Psychopomps and Charon's Boat
19:57 - "Dancing with Mr D" - Rolling Stones
22:24 - Outro - Carpe the Heck Out of Your Diem!

#MementoMori #EmbraceMortality #LiveWithIntention #CarpeDiem #DeathPositive #GrimReaper #EveryoneDies #PodcastLife #Liberace #RollingStones #EndofLife #DeathAwareness #GriefEducation #ArtOfDying #HistoryOfDeath 

Related Episodes:

• S3E43: How Accepting Death Can Improve Your Life – If you want to dive deeper into how breaking the culture of silence directly transforms your day-to-day choices, this episode is the perfect next step.
• S4E10: How to turn Aging into a Superpower – Discover how embracing your mortality strips away the trivial noise of daily life, leaving room for a vivid, beautiful, and highly intentional perspective on the time we have left.
• S7E04: An App That Predicts Your Death Date: Would You Want to Know? – If you want a modern, high-tech twist on memento mori, this episode explores what happens when we give death a digital face instead of a historical one. It looks at how a real-time countdown clock can either trigger data anxiety or act as the ultimate motivator to choose better, live deeper, and actively reclaim your time.

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You will learn:

• How hantavirus spreads
• The difference between Old World and New World hantaviruses
• Early warning signs and symptoms
• Why breathing problems can develop rapidly
• The incubation period after exposure
• Safe cleaning practices for rodent droppings
• How to reduce rodent exposure in homes, cabins, campers, and sheds

Hantavirus infections are rare, but the disease can become deadly very quickly. Awareness, prevention, and early medical attention may save lives.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: What You Need to Know about Hantavirus
01:57 - Recipe of the Week: Prune Bacon Jam Crustini
02:25 - Current State of Hantavirus Response in America
07:47 - Hantavirus: What it is and How It's Transmitted
09:53 - Why a Long Incubation Time is Problematic
13:12 - Hantavirus Symptoms and When to Seek Medical Attention
18:28 - "When I Go" by Donna Ashworth
19:55 - Outro

Related Episode:

S6E32: When a Cough Becomes a Killer: What Everyone Needs to Know About Pneumonia

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We discuss:

• The emotional connection between Hamnet and Hamlet
• How parents survive the death of a child
• Why grief often appears indirectly through creativity
• The difference between healing and continuation
• How art can help grieving people feel less alone

A month after we started this podcast in 2020, Charlie’s son Michael was murdered. Last year at this time we published a podcast, written by Charlie, titled “When your child is murdered”. We deliberately did not say Michael died, because that implies something very different than the senselessness and harshness of murder. Michael was 23 at the time he was shot, and we mourn along with Charlie and Michael’s mother, Kim. We dedicate this second week of May podcast to Michael and his family…and to all the families grieving the untimely deaths of their children. 

In This Episode:

00:00 - Intro - Memorial Episode, 6 Years Since the Murder of Charlie's Son
00:55 - Reading by Neil Perry: "Hamnet, Hamlet and the loss of my son"
10:14 - Intro to S6E7 Rebroadcast: Grieving a Child That Was Murdered
11:58 - Road Trip, New Hampshire
13:51 - Recipe: Poutin
15:41 - Remembering Michael, Charlie's Murdered Son
23:55 - Eric Clapton: Tears in Heaven
25:48 - Outro

Related Episodes:

• S6E7: Traumatic Grief, Grieving a Child that Was Murdered
• S1E52: Coping with a Child’s Death
• S6E34: Surviving the Waves: Tips on How to Live Alongside Grief
• S1E12: Traumatic Grief
• S4E39: Traumatic Grief: What it is and How to Find a Therapist to Help Manage It
• S6E45: When Closure Isn’t Possible: How to Find a Way Forward Through Grief

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In this Episode:

• 00:00 - Intro: The Reality of "Showing Up" in Dementia Care
• 02:21 - Denisa Lady Newborough: 14 Languages, 5 "Shareholders," and One Extraordinary Life: A look at the audacious life of a high-society rebel.
• 02:45 - Uncle Louie’s Chicken Wings Marinara: A recipe for a crowd, straight from the Leno family archives.
• 07:54 - More than Words, For Better or Worse: A deep dive into Jay and Mavis Leno’s 45-year journey through the "tide" of dementia.
• 12:27 - The Millions of Unseen Caregivers: Recognizing the quiet labor of love performed by 50 to 60 million Americans every day.
• 14:36 - A Tribute to Greg: Honoring a community member’s legacy and his final reflections on finding peace caring for his wife with memory loss.
• 16:38 - Outro: Every Day is a Gift

#DementiaCare #CaregiverLife #AlzheimersAwareness #EndOfLifeCare #GriefSupport #CaregiverSupport #LoveAndLoss #MarriageGoalsRealLife #AgingParents #SeriousIllness #HospiceEducation #EveryoneDiesPodcast #EveryDayIsAGift #JayLeno

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Learn why 93% of pregnancy-related deaths in these communities are preventable. Explore the healthcare gaps for First Nations and how restorative midwifery is working to save lives.  https://bit.ly/4uncumO

What You'll Learn:

• The 93% Preventability Gap: While 87% of all U.S. maternal deaths are preventable, that number rises to 93% for Native American and Alaska Native populations, signaling a critical failure in the care pipeline.
• The Postpartum "Blind Spot": 68% of pregnancy-related deaths occur between one week and one year after birth. Most of these happen after 43 days postpartum, a period when many mothers lose insurance or clinical support. 
• Leading Causes are Treatable: Mental health conditions and infections are the top underlying causes. These are highly manageable when caught early, yet they often go unnoticed in "medical deserts." 
• The Power of Advocacy: Learn why every mother should explicitly state, "I was pregnant within the last year," to every healthcare provider they see to trigger appropriate clinical protocols.
• Restoring Traditions: How Indigenous-led midwifery and the Momnibus Act are working to dismantle systemic bias and return to culturally safe birthing practices.

#MaternalHealth #NativeHealth #PublicHealth #PostpartumCare #HealthEquity #HearHer #MaternalMortality #WomensHealth #IndigenousHealth #HealthcareAccess #CDC

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A study of 60,000 people found that just a few minutes of better sleep, a little more movement, and small changes in diet could add years to your life. Not dramatic changes, small ones.

Now imagine an app that tracks those choices—and tells you, in real time, how they’re affecting the day you’re likely to die. I tried it. It gave me a date. And then, after one good night of sleep, it gave me a different one. 

Today, we’re exploring what happens when technology meets mortality—and whether knowing your “death date” changes how you live. Because Everyone Dies. And every day is a gift.

In this Episode:

• 00:00 - Predicting Mortality: Would You Want to Know Your Death Date?
• 03:17 - Ikaria Longevity Recipe: Zucchini-Herb Pie
• 04:02 - The Voice of Pink Floyd: Clare Torry’s "Great Gig in the Sky"
• 09:09 – An App Called Death Clock: Learn How AI Calculates Life Expectancy
• 11:17 - Preventive Health Protocols: Turning Data into Longevity
• 15:21- Can One Night of Sleep Shift Your Death Date? Learn How a 60,000-Person Study Backs Small Changes in Lifespan
• 17:33 - Facing the Countdown: Listener Perspectives on Mortality
• 23:50 - Active Devotion: Lyrics from "The Great Gig in the Sky"
• 25:10: Outro

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Motorcycle fatalities are 24x higher per mile than in autos, but you can improve your odds with full-face helmet to guard against head trauma, airbag vests to protect neck and torso, and most of all: situational awareness. https://bit.ly/4tyU033

In This Episode:

• 00:00 - Intro: Beyond the "Suicide Machine" – The Reality of the Ride
• 02:34 - The Last Ride: David Ritter’s Poetic Tribute to Fallen Riders
• 03:33 - The Risk Assessment: Dr. Robby’s Sabbatical and Survival Odds
• 05:03 - The Anatomy of Danger: Speed, Skill, and Vulnerability on Two Wheels
• 10:57 - Armor for the Slide: Why Quality Gear is Your Best Insurance Policy
• 12:53 - Protect the Processor: The Critical Role of Helmets in Impact Survival
• 17:09 - Road Awareness: Identifying and Avoiding the Primary Causes of Crashes
• 19:53 - Outro: Every Mile is a Gift – Ride Accordingly

#MotorcycleSafety #HelmetLaws #TraumaticBrainInjury #PublicHealth #RoadSafety #MotorcycleLife #InjuryPrevention #EndOfLifeEducation #EveryoneDiesPodcast #SafetyFirst #MotorcycleAwareness #ThinkBeforeYouRide

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Grief after five years isn't a sign of failure; it’s a testament to a lifelong bond. When the waves hit out of nowhere, know that your journey is uniquely yours. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3OkXRB4

Is there a Timeline for Grief?

You would think that after five years, grief should get easier. But then it hits you—out of nowhere—like it just happened. And you wonder, “Why am I still like this?”

Nothing is wrong with you. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline.

In this episode, we’re talking about what can help you with your grief after 5 years. What you’re feeling is not only normal…it’s part of loving someone who’s gone from your life.

In this Episode:

• 00:00 - Intro - The 5th Year of Grieving
• 02:00 - A Precocious Spring, the Bane of a Gardener/Winter Crafter
• 04:33 - Jaws is one of UK's Favorite Funeral Songs - See What Else Tops the Charts
• 07:55 - 5 years since the COVID Pandemic Deaths, Long Term Grief
• 08:42 - On the 5th Year of Grieving...Lessons that Most Helped - Kristie, The After Glow blog
• 13:14 - Charlie's Death Cafe Experience, Memories of His Son
• 15:51 - "A Meeting" - Poem by Wendell Barry
• 16:30 - Outro, "Every Day is a Gift"

Related Episodes about Grief and Recovery:

• S3E20: Riding the Wave: Navigating the Second Year of Grief
• S5E35: Growth and Remembrance: What to Expect Your Third Year of Grief
• What’s in Your Library? Building Grounding Resources through a Practice of Mindfulness
• S6E24: Grounding Techniques “Life Hack”: Your Secret Skill for Surviving the Bad Days
• S4E18: How to Exorcise Depression and Anxiety with Exercise
• All Grief Content

#GriefSupport #LongTermGrief #Bereavement #GriefJourney #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthMatters #HealingAfterLoss #EveryoneDiesPodcast #GriefAwareness #GriefIsNotLinear #LifeAfterLoss #jaws #CovidGrief #PandemicLoss #WhatHelpsGrief

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Why  Spirituality is Important

Grief affects every part of our lives — our emotions, our relationships, our bodies, and our sense of meaning. Yet one area is often overlooked in grief care: the spiritual self.

Whether or not you identify as religious, spirituality (where we connect with the earth, ourselves, and others) is the place where we ask life’s biggest questions. Why did this happen? What does this loss mean? Who am I now?

In this episode, we explore how grief often forces us to confront our beliefs about meaning, purpose, faith, doubt, and connection. 

We Discuss:

• Why spirituality is often the "missing link" ignored in grief treatment.
• The concept of spiritual bypassing—using faith to avoid the pain of mourning.
• How grief can shake—or reshape—your worldview and faith.
• Finding a holistic balance: How to hold both psychological healing and spiritual exploration at the same time.
• Why grief requires embracing “both/and” instead of either/or 

For many people, healing from loss involves more than emotional processing. It involves rebuilding a worldview that has been shaken by death. Grief is messy. Faith questions can be messy too. But exploring them may be one of the most important parts of healing.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro-Learn About the Link Between Sprituality and Healing from Grief
• 01:22 - Happy 6th Anniversary! We're Venturing into Season 7
• 02:04 - To Die For: A Cookbook of Gravestone Recipes
• 04:12 - Whanitta Sheetz’s Fried Ripe Tomato
• 05:35 - Spirituality: The Missing Link That Can Prevent Grievers from Moving Forward*
• 11:05 - Connecting to Spirituality through Nature: Sunlight and Tomatoes
• 20:24 - Gathas for the Practice of Mindful Living - Thich Nhat Hanh
• 28:48 - Outro-Every Day is a Gift

 *Content in this episode is shared with permission from WhatsYourGrief.com 

#GriefSupport #SpiritualGrief #GriefHealing #FaithAndGrief #LossAndMeaning #GriefEducation #BereavementSupport #GriefJourney #EveryoneDiesPodcast #TalkingAboutDeath
 

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Does morphine hasten death at the end of life? This is one of the most common—and most distressing—questions families ask in hospice and palliative care.

“If you hold their hand and they die, did holding their hand cause the death? No, the cancer or whatever disease process is going on is the cause of death and everything we do to make their end-of-life pain free, comfortable, or offers human connection and love is the right thing to do in the situation”

In this S6E52 episode, we dive into a gripping storyline from the HBO drama The Pitt, where a patient named Lisa chooses to stay in the ER to manage her terminal cancer pain rather than return home. When the medical team expresses concern that her escalating morphine doses might kill her, the department chief cites the “Principle of Double Effect.” But what does that actually mean for those of us in the real world caring for a dying loved one?

Join us as we break down this centuries-old ethical framework and apply it to modern hospice and palliative care. We explore:

• The Four Conditions: The specific moral “rules” that distinguish between providing relief and causing harm.
• Intent vs. Consequence: Why your goal to relieve suffering is the most important factor.
• The Science of Safety: Why 20+ years of medical studies prove that appropriately managed opioids do not hasten death.
• Overcoming Guilt: Remembering that the illness is the cause of death—not the compassion you provide in the final hours.

Suffering at the end of life is not necessary. Whether you are a healthcare professional or a family caregiver, this episode offers the ethical and scientific clarity you need to provide comfort without fear. 

Episode Web page:  https://bit.ly/endoflife-myths 

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro: The Pitt, Paper Charting, and the Loss of Cursive Handwriting
• 08:11 - Aristotle: What is an Ideal Life?
• 11:46 - From "The Pitt": What is the Principle of Double Effect and How it is Applied in Healthcare?
• 19:04 - The Fact: Opioids Do Not Hasten Death in Terminally Ill People; the Value of Comfort at the End of Life
• 21:39 - A Nurse's Letter on How to Help People Facing the End of Their Life
• 23:00 - Outro: Every Day is a Gift

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We also tackle the complex realities of spousal loss through a listener's story of grieving a partner lost twice—first to addiction and finally to illness. From the unexpected relief that can follow years of chronic caregiving stress, to the heartwarming story of NFL players are joining the ranks of the most trusted profession, this episode is a safe space for the raw, honest, and often unspoken truths about death and dying.   https://bit.ly/4sWAJrl

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The Most Trusted Profession: Why nurses have topped Gallup’s honesty and ethics poll for 24 consecutive years and how former NFL stars are now joining the ranks.
• Richard E. Grant on Love & Death: A look at the actor’s journey through spousal grief and why he continues his 38-year "conversation" with his late wife through nightly letters.
• Challenging Grief Platitudes: Why "time heals" might be the wrong way to look at loss and how to navigate around the "hole" left behind instead of trying to fill it.
• The Power of Radical Honesty: How laying bare your life and secrets can become a therapeutic act of protection during bereavement.
• Grieving a Complex Partner: A raw account of losing a spouse to addiction and the "messy" administrative and emotional reality of cleaning up a life left behind.
• The Taboo of Relief: Understanding the sense of peace that can occur when the chronic stress of a partner’s terminal illness or struggle finally ends.
• Safe Spaces for Death Talk: Why having a community to discuss the "unfiltered" side of death is essential for healing.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Intro; Saks 5th Avenue Closure and the Rising Thrift Store Trend
• 03:48 - The Most Trusted Profession: Nurses and NFL Players that Transitioned to Nursing
• 07:32 - British Actor Richard E. Grant on Love, Grieving his Wife, and Learning Openness from His Traumatic Upbringing
• 17:03 - The Importance of Safe Places for Talking About Death and Grief
• 19:38 - The Raw Reality of Death: Widowed Twice, the Complex Loss to Alcoholism, and Cleaning a Messy Life
• 22:46 - Outro; Every Day is a Gift

#EveryoneDies #GriefSupport #EndofLife #DeathEducation #Podcast #S6E51  #Grief #Widow #Nursing #DeathAndDying #MentalHealth  #RichardEGrant #SpousalLoss #GriefRecovery #HonestConversations #Widowed

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We dive into a common but often overlooked side effect of chemotherapy: chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Up to 40% of cancer survivors who receive certain chemotherapy drugs experience tingling, numbness, pain, or weakness in their hands and feet. 

We’ll unpack which drugs are most likely to cause CIPN, why it happens, what symptoms to watch for, and how to manage or even improve function over time.

From medications to physical and occupational therapy, balance training, and lifestyle strategies, this episode offers evidence-based insights to help cancer survivors and caregivers better understand and cope with CIPN.

In this Episode:

• 00:00 - Intro: Understanding Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
• 02:07 - Marge Simpson and Santa's Little Helper's Visit to "The Pitt" ED
• 05:33 - What is Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
• 06:29 -  Why Chemo Causes Pins and Needles (The Science of Nerve Damage) 
• 09:11 - Is there Hope of Recovering from CIPN? Treatment Options and Lifestyle Considerations
• 13:40 - The Lived Experience of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
• 20:54 - Outro

Resources: 

• Download our CIPN Symptoms & Safety Infographic Here 
• S5E34: How to Avoid Falls, the Leading Cause of Death for Older Adults (Discusses many of the fall mitigation steps that can help someone with peripheral neuropathy)
• S6E5: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Chemotherapy
• S1E03: What is Palliative Care? (Learn how palliative care envelops symptom management along a treatment path, such as chemotherapy side effects.)
• S4E37: A Family’s Perspective on Palliative Care – with Connie Baker
• S5E25: The Important Role of the Microbiome to Your Health and Immune Function (Good nutrition is important to neuron regeneration)
• S5E4: Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It
• All Cancer Topics (Everything You Wanted to Know About Cancer, But Didn’t Have Anyone to Ask)

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In this episode, you will learn: 

• What the pancreas actually does (enzymes, insulin, and glucagon).
• The difference between modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. 
• What a "pancreaticoduodenectomy" (Whipple procedure) involves and a brief history of the procedure. 
•  How hospice provides wraparound support to manage metastasis, ascites, and pain, ensuring comfort and dignity in the final stages 

Timestamps: 

• 00:00 - Intro: Roasted Jalapeño Dip, and Mel Brooks Documentary
• 03:14 - Jim Henson’s Legacy - It's Not Easy Bein' Green
• 06:33 - Pancreatic Cancer Statistics & The Pancreas Defined
• 06:33 - Cancer Risk Factors: Genetics vs. Lifestyle 
• 09:42 - The Whipple Procedure Explained 
• 16:42 - Late-Stage Realities & Hospice Support
• 29:19 - A Poem Honoring Alex Pretti by National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman 
• 30:56 - Outro

Related Episodes Mentioned:

• S5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist?
• S4E26: How Pain Medications for Cancer Improve Quality of Life
• S2E29: How to Decide When It is Time for Hospice
• S4E43: The Carters – Living Their Best Life to the End
  
  

#PancreaticCancer #CancerAwareness #HospiceCare #WhippleProcedure #EndOfLife #EveryoneDiesPodcast #JimHenson

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In this episode, we discuss:

• (02:09) The Reality of Rupture: A first-person account of a parent "shrinking" themselves and walking on eggshells for years before the final break.
• (10:08) Defining Ambiguous Loss: Understanding the psychological trauma of an ongoing loss that has no funeral and no clear closure.
• (17:37) Supporting the Estranged: Practical guidance for friends and family on what to say—and what not to say—to a parent living through this silence.
• (26:18) The Path Forward: Learn the importance of space, respecting boundaries, and the mindset required for potential long-term reconciliation.

Whether you are a parent navigating the pain of a "no contact" request or a friend looking for the right way to offer support, this episode provides a compassionate, editorial look at one of the most difficult relational challenges of our time.

Featured Resources:

• S6E45: When Closure Isn’t Possible: How to Find a Way Forward Through Grief - Learn More about Ambiguous Loss
• If You Know an Estranged Parent, Please Read This by Rachel Haack (Thank you Rachel for letting us feature your work in this podcast)

#AmbiguousLoss #FamilyEstrangement #GriefWithoutDeath #NoContact #EstrangedParents #EveryoneDiesPodcast #UnspokenGrief #ComplexGrief #MentalHealthAwareness

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In this episode we break down what that means for you and the people you love.  https://bit.ly/3OpPlk8

Early colorectal cancer often has no symptoms at all, which is why screening guidelines were recently lowered to begin at age 45. When caught early, the five-year survival rate is 91%. When detected after it has spread, survival drops dramatically.

We discuss:

• Why colorectal cancer is increasing in younger adults
• The subtle symptoms many people ignore
• How blood clots can complicate cancer
• Lifestyle factors linked to risk
• Why early-onset colorectal cancer tends to be more aggressive
• How to advocate for yourself if something feels “off”

If you notice blood in your stool, persistent abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, or fatigue from anemia — do not dismiss it. Speak up. Get evaluated. Early detection can save your life.

In this Episode:

• 0:00 – Intro: Colorectal Cancer Cancer in Young Adults
• 02:35 – Recipe: Yummy Ham & Pickle Rollups
• 02:50 – “André Is An Idiot”: André Ricciardi’s Terminal Creative Legacy
•  05:38 – Celebrity Case Studies: James Van Der Beek & Catherine O’Hara
• 14:32 – Super Bowl Ad Alert: Multi-Cancer Tests & False Negatives
• 16:54 – The Reality Check: Lifestyle Risks & Charlie’s Personal Disclosure
• 30:44 – Tracey Emin: Reclaiming Life After Radical Pelvic Surgery
• 34:00 – Outro

#ColorectalCancer #AndréRicciardi #TraceyEmin #JamesVanDerBeek #CatherineOHara #ColonCancer #CancerScreening #EarlyDetection #YoungAdultsHealth #CancerAwareness #PreventCancer #EveryoneDiesPodcast #KnowTheSigns #AdvocateForYourHealth 

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Learn what it means to show up without fixing. We will explore what meaningful support can look like for people living with chronic illnesses, support rooted in listening, respect, and consistency rather than solutions. This conversation is for anyone who wants to show up and care, even when there are no easy answers. Show Notes and Resources: https://bit.ly/3Mxexo5

#ChronicIllnessSupport #ShowingUp #ChronicIllness #Caregiving #EveryoneDiesPodcast #SupportSystem #detroitstyle #SupportWithoutFixing #SeriousIllness #SpoonTheory

In this Episode:

• 00:00 - Intro, Showing Up Without "Fixing"
• 02:14 - What's Your Favorite Chocolate? From classic name brands to boutique NYC confectionaries
• 06:46 - An Eastside Legend: The $5,000 helicopter "money drop" in Detroit
• 08:18 - Recipe of the Week: Detroit-Style Pizza Dip
• 09:27 - How to Help a Friend with Chronic Illness: Support, Listening & Oreos
• 18:34 - Discussion: What Experiences Have You Had Supporting Someone with Chronic Illness?
• 23:51 - Excerpt from "Grief is Like Glitter" by Erin Hanson
• 26:25 - Outro

Related Podcasts:

• S5E3: Grief Groceries – Practical advice on how to provide tangible help without placing the burden of “choosing” on the person you are supporting.
• S5E1: How to Help Someone Feel Seen, Heard and Understood – A deeper dive into the psychology of communication and how to move past the diagnosis to connect with the person.
• S1E15: What People with Serious Illness Want (Part 2) – Firsthand insights from those living with serious illness about which gestures of support were truly meaningful.
• S6E24: Grounding Techniques “Life Hack” – Tools to help both the caregiver and the patient stay present and calm during the “uncomfortable moments” of chronic illness.
• S3E10: Understanding and Managing Fatigue – Essential listening for supporters to understand why “just getting more sleep” doesn’t fix chronic fatigue and how to respect a loved one’s limited energy.

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In S6E45, we’re challenging the cultural rush to find an ending. We discuss "Ambiguous Loss" and why reframing your perspective is more healing than waiting for an answer that may never arrive.

Healing isn’t about closing the door; it’s about learning how to live with it open. https://bit.ly/3ZQBqWG

What You'll Learn:

• What psychologists mean by “closure”
• Why some people need certainty more than others
• When closure helps—and when it hurts
• Why do some losses never provide answers
• How meaning can exist without resolution

Key Takeaways:

• Closure is not a requirement for healing
• Some grief is ongoing, not solvable
• Waiting for answers can keep us stuck
• Meaning can evolve even without resolution

In this Episode:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 03:54 - How Goals Change as Circumstances Change - An Excerpt from We Are Not Ourselves
• 06:48 - Is Closure Always Necessary? Is It Always Possible?
• 07:42 - What Is Closure?
• 09:04 - Is Closure a Good Thing?
• 10:45 - Can You Ever Really Get Closure?
• 12:41 - Discussion - How Perception Changes Over Time, Tragic Loss
• 22:16 - Ambiguous Loss - Can it Extend to Society?
• 24:35 - Outro

#GriefAndLoss #Closure #AmbiguousLoss #UnresolvedGrief #MentalHealthEducation #PsychologyOfGrief #EveryoneDiesPodcast #LifeAfterLoss #BereavementSupport #AmbiguousGrief

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In this Episode:

• 00:00 – Intro, and Charlie Converses with Neil deGrasse Tyson
• 03:08 – Tips on Longevity: 100-year Old Albert, Be Honest, Be Nice, Be Kind – and Be Determined
• 06:46 – Recipe of the Week: Polish Ham Roll-Ups
• 07:42 – Do You Feel a Winter Slump? Learn Why
• 08:46 – The Connection Between Light and Mood
• 09:51 – Light Therapy for Seasonal and Non-Seasonal Depression
• 12:24 – Discussion: Time Changes, Indoor Work, Artificial Light
• 17:07 – How to Be Proactive to Prevent Seasonal Mood Disorders
• 20:14 – Outro

The Science Behind the Winter Slump
Learn why January feels emotionally heavier for so many people and how seasonal changes in light can directly affect mood, energy, and motivation. This episode explores Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the “winter blues,” circadian rhythm disruption, serotonin and dopamine changes, and the research behind bright-light therapy—including why a 10,000-lux light box is often recommended.

#SeasonalAffectiveDisorder #MentalHealthMatters #WinterBlues #LightTherapy #SAD #CircadianRhythm #BiohackingMentalHealth #SunlightIsMedicine #WellnessPodcast #BrainChemistry 

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In this Episode:

• 01:17 - How to See the New York City Subway's Old City Hall Station
• 06:36 - Alcohol and Dementia Risk
• 11:08 - Alcohol Consumption - Understanding the Standard Drink
• 12:23 - The Reality of Modern Drinking Habits
• 15:22 - The Internal Impact of Alcohol: From Heart Health to Cancer
• 21:21 - Alcohol Policy, Politics, and the Shifting Market
• 24:20 - Charlie - Jokes Aside Moderation is Key, Often Using Alternatives 
• 29:23 - How Alcohol Guidelines Have Changed Over Time
• 32:04 - Outro

Related Episodes:

• S6E42: Sober Curious? Learn What a Break from Alcohol Can Do for You, and Tips for How to Do It
• S5E27: Preventable Death – Learn the Factors to Better Your Odds
• S5E4: Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It
• S5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With Understanding
• S5E32: USA’s Falling Life Expectancy, and Deaths of Despair
• S5E16: Colorectal Cancer is Increasing in the Young: What You Need to Know

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In this Episode:

• 04:40 – Tips for Longevity and Living Well from People in their 90’s: Staying Connected
• 09:10 – What is Dry January? The Emerging Sober Curious Trend and Benefits
• 13:05 – Helpful Hints for Taking a Break from Alcohol
• 15:43 – Discussion with Charlie: It’s all About Moderation
• 26:13 – “Grief is Like a Really Ugly Couch”, from Leaving Time by Jody Picoult
• 27:05 – Outro

What happens when alcohol isn’t part of the picture, even for a short time? In this episode, we explore the origins of Dry January and what research shows about taking a break from alcohol. 

From improved sleep and mood to better energy, focus, and long-term changes in drinking habits, the benefits often go beyond what people expect. Learn practical, supportive strategies that help make a pause easier - whether you’re sober-curious, cutting back, or simply interested in what you might notice when alcohol takes a back seat.

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In this Episode:

• 02:21 - Tips for Longevity from People in their 90's - Naomi Rose & Physical Fitness
• 04:48 - Avocado Salsa: Marriage of Guacamole and Pico de Gallo
• 05:47 - Barry Manilow's Lung Cancer Diagnosis
• 07:05 - Review of Lung Anatomy, Lung Cancer Overview, Differences between NSCLC and SCLC 
• 09:32 - What Increases Our Risk of Lung Cancer?
• 10:35 - Lung Cancer Signs and Symptoms to Watch For
• 12:49 - Treatment of Lung Cancer - Reasons for Hope
• 15:46 - Cancer Survivorship: How to Lower Your Risk of Cancer Returning and Signs not to Ignore
• 18:57 - Discussion with Charlie: Historical Smoking, Persistent Cough
• 24:04 - 27 y.o. Alexa Bekkerus Self-Written Obituary - How She Found Peace Dying with Metastatic Breast Cancer
• 29:21 - Outro

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In this Episode: 🎙️

• 03:59 - Secrets for Longevity from People in their nineties: Anthony Sacco, Navy Veteran and Sub Shop Owner
• 07:05 - Recipe - Cheese Steak Dip
• 08:11 - How to Talk about End-of-Life Planning with a Family Member
• 15:33 - Discussion - How Do You Approach End-of-Life Planning Conversations?
• 17:53 - "The Frist Day of the Rest of My Life" - Greg, After 7 Years of Alzheimer's Caregiving
• 19:35 - Outro

#EndOfLifePlanning #AdvanceCarePlanning #EveryoneDiesPodcast #GriefEducation #HospiceCare #DeathDoulas #CaregiverSupport #AgingParents #FamilyConversations #DeathPositivity #SeriousIllness #MedicalDecisionMaking #EndOfLifePlanning #HardConversations #LegacyOfLove

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When Families Don’t Hear the Truth: Why We Ignore Poor Prognoses  

When someone we love is critically ill, we hang on every word from the medical team. But research shows something surprising and unsettling: when the prognosis is poor, many families simply don’t hear it. Not because they aren’t listening, and not because doctors aren’t communicating clearly, but because human psychology steps in to protect us from unbearable news. 

Learn Important Facts to Guide You in Your Advance Care Planning 

Listen to learn more about this phenomenon and important considerations when you chose your healthcare decisionmaker. We also rebroadcast the S4E52 episode about preparing your paperwork for decisionmakers to speak for you when you are unable to.

#DeathEducation #SpeakForYourself #YourWishesMatter #AdvanceCarePlanning #EndofLife #ICU #HealthcareProxy #DurablePowerofAttorney #HealthcareDecisions #EveryoneDiesthePodcast #EveryDayisaGift #LivingWill #AdvanceDirective 

In this Episode:

• 00:20 - How Appointed Decision Makers Interpret Information About Prognosis
• 01:51 - Why Do Some Family Members Push for Every Possible Treatment When Further Interventions are Futile?
• 03:35 - How Unrealistic Optimism Affects Decisions in the ICU
• 07:36 - Intro - S4E52 - Durable Power of Attorney
• 12:40 - Overlooked No More: Cordell Jackson
• 20:36 - Are You Prepared to Die?  Get Ideas for Your Advance Care Planning 
• 22:54 - The Importance of an Advance Directive
• 39:47 - Advance Care Planning Example - How to Be Thorough and Precise 
• 50:44 - Outro

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In this episode, learn how to adapt long-held traditions when aging parents move to retirement homes, experience cognitive decline, or are simply no longer able to host the holidays as they once did. Remember, the heart of the holidays isn’t perfection—it’s belonging. https://bit.ly/44yXd8i

In this Episode:

• 00:16 - How Christmas Traditions Change When A Family Member Has Dementia
• 04:34 - S3E50 Rebroadcast Intro, What Does it Take to Care for a Partner With Dementia?
• 06:10 - Recipe of the Week, Funeral Raisin Pie
• 11:55 - How Becoming a Caregiver Changes the Relationship
• 14:51 - Interview with Michael Porter: Caregiving for a Partner with Huntington's Disease
• 52:16 - Outro

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Falls are one of the most underestimated health crises facing older adults today—and the numbers are staggering. More than 41,000 Americans over age 65 died from falls in 2023. That’s more than breast cancer, prostate cancer, car crashes, and overdoses combined. And yet, most of us still think of falls as "bad luck" or "just part of aging."

We’re not just talking about fall prevention. We’re talking about injury prevention, mobility, safer aging, and adding healthy years to your life. If you want to stay independent, upright, and living the life you love, this episode is essential listening.

 #FallPrevention #FallRisk #SeniorHeath #Aging #AgingSafely #Overmedication #MedicationReview #ElderExercise #TaiChi #EveryoneDiesThePodcast #EveryDayIsAGift 

In This Episode:

• 03:10 - Are Prescription Drugs Causing the Epidemic of Fatal Falls?
• 08:36 – Movie Review: “The Apprentice”
• 11:01 – Recipe of the Week: Brownie Cookies
• 13:40 – The Importance of a Will
• 22:38 - Understanding Fall Risk and Consequences of a Fall
• 24:09 - Causes of Falls: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors
• 25:58 - Causes of Falls: Situational Factors
• 33:01 – What You Can Do To Prevent a Fall
• 47:14 – “Fear” – A Poem by Kahlil Gabran
• 49:11 – Outro

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In this Episode:

• 01:59 - An Essay by Ruth, 79, a Nurse For Nearly 50 Years
• 08:18 - Recipe, Pizza and Dip
• 09:23 - "Nurse" - A Pandemic Short Story
• 16:10 - Nurse Honor Guard:  What it is, and How you Can Have a Nightingale Tribute
• 23:49 - The Night I Learned What it Meant to be "The Nurse"
• 36:02 - Outro

#nurses #nurse #ServingOthers #NurseFuneral #NurseMemorial #CareerNurse #NightingaleTribute #CareerChoices #MidnightOil #NurseHonorGuard #EverydayService  #EveryoneDiesThePodcast #EveryDayIsAGift 

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What happens when food stops tasting like food? For many people receiving chemotherapy, one of the most frustrating side effects is that everything tastes wrong. Meals that once brought joy can suddenly taste metallic, bitter, or bland.

In this episode, we explore why chemotherapy changes taste and smell, how it impacts nutrition and emotional well-being, and what you can do to find flavor again. From surprising foods that still taste good to creative meal ideas that help you keep eating, you’ll learn practical ways to nourish your body and reclaim one of life’s simplest pleasures. https://bit.ly/4pf8G5c

Get Our Handy PDF Guide HERE

In this Episode:

• 01:50 - A Man on the Inside, New Season
• 04:23 - Advice from a 90-year Old on Longevity
• 08:18 - Changes in Smell and Taste Perception with Chemotherapy
• 11:01 - Strategies to find Foods that Taste Good with Taste Changes
• 22:41 - Now I Have to Learn to Fly Solo - Greg, Who Lost His Wife to Alzheimer's
• 25:48 - Outro

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#grief #loss #WavesofGrief #MovingForward #coping #healing #HealthPodcast

In this Episode:

• 02:56 - Recipe of the Week: Cinnamon Rolls
• 03:07 - “My Friend Just Died and I Don’t Know What to Do”
• 09:19 - Coping Forward: Mental Health Strategies After Major Loss, by Lucy Tate
• 16:39 - Discussion - Charlie's Journey after His Son's Murder
• 20:10 - "Grief, Am I Doing This Right?" Greg, who lost his wife to Alzheimer's
• 24:18 - Outro

Related Content:

• All Grief Content
• Moving Forward After Loss
• S5E35: Growth and Remembrance: What to Expect Your Third Year of Grief
• S3E24: Can Superpowers Overcome Grief?
• S3E20: Riding the Wave: Navigating the Second Year of Grief
• S6E9: Finding Your Breath in the Midst of Grief
• S6E16: Goals After Grief – Gentle, Practical Steps to Move Forward After Loss

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This week, we talk about the incredible resilience of the human spirit that finds depth, clarity, and life's true priorities when cancer is treated as a chronic illness.

https://bit.ly/4nYz15Z

#VibrantLife #ChronicCancer #Metastasis #Resilience #HumanSideOfCancer

In This Episode:

• 02:51 - South Dakota - Hot Springs and Kuchen
• 03:31 - Advice Hotline - Get Life Tips from Senior Adults
• 06:06 - Why Cancer is Now Considered a Chronic Disease
• 09:00 - How Cancer Care is Adapting to the Complexity of Longer Lives with Cancer
• 15:39 - Discussion with Charlie - What Are Early Cancer Symptoms; What About Secondary Cancers?
• 20:52 - "My Hands" by- Joseph Hawkins
• 22:02 - Outro

Fifty years ago, a cancer diagnosis often meant a short, intense battle. Today, thanks to incredible advancements in detection and treatments like immunotherapy, cancer is transforming into a chronic disease. We are seeing people with Stage IV, metastatic cancer living for ten years or more.

But this new reality—this longer life—comes with a profound and often unspoken human cost: the uncertainty of cycling on and off treatment, the relentless drain of financial toxicity, and the sheer exhaustion of staying engaged. How do you plan a life when the prognosis is always shifting?

In this episode, we explore what it truly means to manage advanced cancer as a chronic condition. We discuss the evolving, deeply personal relationship between the patient and their care team, the moment a diagnosis becomes a strange kind of gift that brings incredible clarity, and how we can all learn to focus on living well in the time we have.

Join us as we dive into the resilience of the human spirit when faced with the long game of chronic cancer care.

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In this Episode:

• 01:40 - Avoiding Falls - Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Had a Fatal Fall in His Home
• 03:49 - Road Trip to Wyoming and Cowboy Cookies
• 04:43 - Diane Keaton, Died From Pneumonia, Produced a Documentary Called "Heaven"
• 13:36 - Pneumonia-the Silent Global Killer
• 17:01 - What Exactly is Pneumonia?
• 21:05 - How to Avoid a Premature Death from Pneumonia
• 26:00 - When Is It Time to Seek Help for Possible Pneumonia?
• 27:02 - Pneumonia Summary
• 29:03 -  Ticus Poetry from his book WHAT'S LEFT OF ME: Poems of a dead soul
• 30:03 - Outro

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In this episode of Everyone Dies, we explore the surprising number of people — over half of Americans — who say they’ve connected with a dead family member, whether in dreams, gut feelings, or even quiet conversations. We’ll also look at what science has to say about strange brain activity that kicks in after the heart stops, and what it might mean for consciousness at the end of life, such as near-death awareness.

 #EveryoneDiesPodcast #Afterlife #Grief #NearDeathExperience #DreamVisitations #Podcast #LifeAfterDeath #EveryoneDies #DeathandDying 

In this Episode:

• 04:57 - Oregon and Hazelnut Pumpkin Bread
• 05:27 - "How Do You Mourn the End of a Friendship?" Damon Young, Washington Post Magazine
• 10:31 -  How Common is it to Experience a Connection with a Dead Relative/Friend? 
• 13:10 - Near-Death Awareness Before Death; Other Interactions with Dead Relatives
• 16:25 - Experiences of People Who Clinically Died and Were Resuscitated
• 20:11 - Discussion - Your Own Experiences?
• 23:41 - "The Eyes of Grief" by Bobbie Isabel, Medium
• 25:15 - Outro

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In this Episode:

• 01:56 - Remembering Michael Caine
• 03:29 - Arizona: The Red Ghost and Tamale Pie
• 06:49 - Scanxiety: Stress or Anxiety Related to Cancer Imaging or Scans
• 09:25 - The "What If" Cycle
• 10:41 - Family Members & Care Team Can Also Get Scanxiety
• 11:30 - Strategies to Cope with Scanxiety
• 13:06 - How to Stay Calm and Confident Before, During and After Scans
• 16:49 - Outro

#Scanxiety #CancerAwareness #EveryoneDiesPodcast #CancerSupport #MentalHealth #CopingWithCancer #CancerSurvivorship #HealthAnxiety #PatientSupport #MindBodyHealth

A normal part of cancer survivorship is to have what are called "surveillance scans" which are an important part of keeping you healthy during survivorship. "Scanxiety" is the anxiety and fear experienced before, during, and after medical imaging tests, such as CT scans, MRIs, or PET scans, and it is a common challenge for people living with a cancer diagnosis. This includes feelings of dread, fear, and uncertainty that can interfere with sleep, appetite, focus, and overall well-being.  Learn strategies to cope so you can stay calm and confident through this difficult time.

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Heart disease has been the #1 killer in the United States for more than a century—and most of the time, it’s fueled by lifestyle choices we make every day.

In this episode, we break down what really happens inside your heart when plaque builds up, arteries harden, or blood flow gets blocked. You’ll learn how to recognize the early warning signs of coronary artery disease, the often-overlooked symptoms of heart attacks (especially in women), and why heart failure is a life-changing but manageable condition.  

From chest pain and shortness of breath to daily habits that can protect your heart, we’ll cover practical strategies, medication essentials, and simple lifestyle changes that may help you live longer and better. 

#HeartHealth #TheSilentKiller #KnowTheSigns #HeartAttackAwareness #HealthyLiving #EatForYourHeart #MoveForYourHeart #WomenAndHeartDisease #WellnessPodcast #HealthTips #HealthyChoices #PreventionIsPower 

In this Episode:

• 03:00 - Recipe of the Week - Spicy Chorizo Sliders
• 03:49 - Things I Never Document, by Nurse Krypton
• 07:07 - Understanding Heart Disease
• 09:51 - Coronary Artery Disease
• 10:48 - Symptoms of a Heart Attack for Men and Women
• 13:42 - How to Manage Heart Failure
• 20:38 - Film Review: Sketch, with Tim Hartman - An Uplifting Story About Family Coping with Grief

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Why Is Dehydration a Threat for Persons with Cancer? 

Dehydration isn’t just about feeling thirsty-it can seriously impact your cancer treatment, increase side effects, and even become life-threatening if left unaddressed. In this episode, we break down why people living with cancer are at higher risk for dehydration, how to recognize early warning signs, and simple but powerful ways to stay safely hydrated. Whether you’re going through treatment or supporting someone who is, this is vital information you can’t afford to miss.

👉 Featuring tips on:

• Spotting subtle signs of dehydration
• When to call your doctor
• What fluids (and foods) really help
• Why staying hydrated is part of your treatment

#CancerAwareness #HydrationMatters #CancerSupport #PodcastClip #Dehydration #OncologyEducation #treatmentsideeffects

In this Episode:

• 01:46 - The Friend: Great New York Scenes, a Great Dane, and Grief
• 05:25 - Scott Simon’s tweets during the last days of his mother's' life
• 10:03 - Recipe of the Week - Mission-Style Carne Asada Burritos
• 11:20 - Dehydration and Cancer - The Threat You Really Need to Know About
• 14:54 - Treatment for Hydration - First, what is the Cause?
• 19:08 - Drinks to Maintain Hydration and Electrolyte Balance 
• 22:19 - Outro

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The Risk of Travel
Travel opens the door to adventure—but it can also put your life at risk. Compared to staying at home, the potential for illness and death increases with travel, especially when people visit exotic or remote destinations in lower income countries. Each year, U.S. travelers die abroad from preventable causes like traffic crashes, drownings, and violence.
People don’t leave to go on vacation and think they will never return. Learn information to make your travels safer.

Travel Tips You'll Learn
In this episode, we break down the real dangers of international travel and share practical, actionable strategies to stay safe and healthy. Whether you’re navigating unfamiliar roads, exploring new waters, or visiting bustling cities, this episode equips you to travel smarter, reduce risk, and fully enjoy your journey—so you can return home with stories, not become a statistic.

In this Episode:

• 01:58 - Film Recommendation: Disclosure
• 03:16 - Remembering Robert Redford
• 08:04 - How to Stay Safe on Vacation
• 25:31 - Excerpt from “In Our Likeness” by Bryan VanDyke
• 27:20 - Outro

#TravelSmart #TravelTips #SafeTravel #VacationPlanning #PodcastLife #PodcastEpisode #TravelHacks #StaySafe #TravelAbroad #ListenNow #HowNotToDieOnVacation

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In this Episode:

• 03:17 - Road Trip to Colorado: Frozen Grandpa and Fool's Gold Sandwich
• 07:34 - Busting the Stigma of a Cancer Diagnosis
• 12:14 - What You Can Do If You Feel Stigmatized After Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis
• 20:08 - What Happens When an Air Passenger Dies During the Flight?
• 24:40 - Outro

#cancersurvivor #cancerstigma #morethanadiagnosis #noblame #goodthoughtsforhealing #lungcancer #cervicalcancer #skincancer #lifestyleandcancer #cancerhealing #blamefreezone #everyonedies #everydayisagift 

Help Us Shatter the Stigma

This podcast is dedicated to dismantling the deep-seated stigma surrounding cancer. Drawing on history and research, we explore why cancer can still be shrouded in fear, blame, and misunderstanding.

We go beyond the statistics to reveal the emotional and psychological toll of living with cancer stigma, from social isolation and anxiety to delayed care. We tackle the tough topics—like the unique stigma of lung cancer and other diseases associated with lifestyle choices—and instead celebrate the resilience, empowerment, and hope of cancer survivors.

Join us as we reclaim the narrative, offering powerful insights and practical advice for both those diagnosed and the communities that support them. This podcast is a liberating space where your identity is celebrated, and you are seen as more than just a patient.

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From the Moment of Diagnosis

Are you living with cancer? From dealing with physical symptoms to managing stress, everyone's cancer journey has challenges. Your cancer story is your own, navigating relationships, family, and sexual health is challenging after a cancer diagnosis. Find expert information, practical tips, and trusted resources that may help by listening to this week’s podcast about cancer survivorship.

In this Episode:

• 03:23 - Road Trip to New Mexico: The Miracles of El Santuario de Chimayó and Biscochitos 
• 06:10 - Cancer Survivorship - What is a Survivor?
• 08:56 - Phases of Cancer Survivorship
• 12:42 - How to Be Proactive In Your Survivorship
• 23:16 - Ozzie Osbourne's Funeral Plans - Written 14 Years Before His Death
• 25:19 - Outro

 #cancer #cancersurvivor #cancersideeffects #cancertreatment #cancersurveillance #secondarycancers #cancerprevention #survivorship #survivor #everydayisagift 

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Do you ever feel like your emotions are running the show? When emotions hit like a tidal wave, grounding techniques are your life raft. Learn three strategies to help you detach from the feelings and regain control. https://bit.ly/464pO6x

In This Episode:

• 01:13 - Film Recommendations: Running on Empty and Defending Your Life
• 04:22 - Road Trip to Colorado: Coffin Races and Granola Recipe
• 07:51 - Grounding Exercises: Support Healing for the Body
• 11:09 - Mental Grounding - Finding Something Else for Your Brain to Do
• 13:27 - Physical Grounding - Focus on Physical Sensations Instead of Emotions
• 15:30 - Soothing Grounding
• 16:45 - Keys to Succeeding in Grounding
• 17:58 - Discussion about Grounding - Follow Your Bliss and Make an Effort
• 21:28 - "Brownie Mary" Hero to Terminally Ill Cancer and AIDS Patients for Her Marijuana Brownies
• 27:48 - Outro

Learn these strategies help you anchor in the present, calm the storm, and take back control. Whether it’s anxiety, grief, anger, or overwhelming memories, grounding gives your brain and body a way to step back from the edge so you can breathe, think clearly, and move forward. Think of them as emotional 'life hacks' that you can do anywhere, with no one being the wiser. Simple, powerful, and portable—you can do them anytime, anywhere. 

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How Do We Break the Grip of Grief?

Phil Cohen returns this week with a chat about how grief impacts the mind, body and spirit and what we can do to help support healing in each. We explored how grief is more than just an emotional experience. It rewires the brain, changes how the body functions, and shakes our spiritual foundation. 

Phil works to bring hope and clarity to something that often feels overwhelming and isolating. Remember that grief does not need to break us and that there are ways to carry grief that make life meaningful again. 

In this Episode:

• 03:10 - Road Trip to Idaho: Kootenay Legends, Frog Eye Salad
• 05:23 -  How Grief Impacts the mind, body and spirit, with Phil Cohen
• 09:04 - Why Don't I Feel Like Myself After a Loss? Learn What Changes Happen with Grief
• 13:40 - Actions you Can Take to Adapt to the Pain of Grief
• 19:31 - Guilt with Grief - Do we Need that Sense of Control?
• 25:47 - Why Sitting Alone is Harmful
• 29:26 - The Triad to Break the Grief Physiological Impact: Movement, Focus, and Words We Say
• 44:38 - A Tribute to Andrea Gibson, by D.L. White
• 49:41 - Outro

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What is Mucositis?

Oral mucositis is inflammation in and around your mouth and can be a common symptom with treatment for cancer, including chemotherapy or radiation. Mucositis occurs when cancer treatments break down the rapidly divided cells that line the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the mouth. 

In this Episode:

• 01:44 - The Sharks of Rockaway Beach
• 06:15 - Road Trip to Nebraska: A Famous Murder Spree and Birthplace of the Reuben Sandwich
• 10:24 - Oral Mucositis: What it is, and Why it is Common with Cancer Treatment
• 13:49 - Why it is Important to be Proactive to Prevent Mucositis, and Steps You Can Take
• 21:30 - Mucositis Discussion & Recap on Prevention
• 26:30 - Nutrition Tips for dehydration, taste changes and decreased appetite or pain while eating
• 28:33 - Holly Butcher: Advice to World 24 Hours before She Died of Cancer
• 30:47 - Outro

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Why Can Expressing Yourself Creatively Help with Grief?

When someone you love dies, the world doesn’t end, even though it feels like it should. When your grief feels too big to carry and too invisible to speak about, there’s something quietly revolutionary about picking up a pen, a paintbrush, a guitar, or a pair of scissors and trying to make something. Not because it fixes anything. But because it helps you survive.

How to Say Goodbye

We also have guest Sarah Walt Weaver, who lost her older sister share a short essay "How to Say Goodbye." Sarah has also found a creative outlet with her comic Adventures with Vrah which often deals with her experience of grief and the aftermath of her sister's death.

In this Episode:

• 00:22 - Ode to White Castle
• 04:20 - Road trip to Kansas, Home of White Castle
• 05:54 - How Creative Expression Can Help with Grief
• 09:06 - Not Artistic? Tips on How to Use AI Art Generation to Turn Raw Emotions into Visual Form
• 14:39 - How to Say Goodbye, by Sarah Walt Weaver
• 19:14 - Outro

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What is Cancer Ghosting?

Cancer ghosting can be defined as friends, family members, colleagues, or spouses behave like a ghost and fade away, often without a discussion, after you have been diagnosed with cancer. People who have had this happen often say that ghosting was one of the most painful parts of their cancer experience.

You would think that when someone receives a cancer diagnosis that their family and friends would rally around them and support them through the cancer treatment. But that is not always the case. People living with cancer report feeling unprepared for how the disease - and people's reactions to it - altered their relationships, undermined their self-worth, left them feeling incredibly alone and that the problem was unique to them.

In this Episode:

• 02:22 - Road Trip to Delaware - Underground Railroad and Shoofly Pie
• 04:51 - Cancer Ghosting - What it is, how to ease the hurt, and how to support someone with a cancer diagnosis
• 15:57 - "Remember Me" by Margaret Mead
• 17:44 - Outro

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In this Episode:

• 00:00 - Intro & Movie Review: Familiar Touch
• 03:48 - Road Trip to Maryland: Ouija Board and Tomato Pie
• 07:33 - Afterlife Crisis - Grief and Transformation
• 10:11 - Phil Cohen: Losing his 14 year old son; transforming devastation into growth, connection and meaning
• 38:17 - Outro

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The path to healing is a bumpy ride. The stages of grief are often filled with potholes, wrong turns, and much uncertainty. Losing someone you love hurts. You feel vulnerable and alone and need something to help you feel less alone. 

Our guest this week is Gary Browe, author of the book About Loss. The poems in About Loss are written in free verse. They are simple and direct, yet emotional and beautiful. Love is part of loss, and this book has many love poems as well as poems of heartache.

Gary performed an acoustic guitar version of his poems, Butterflies (Town Grill in the book) and Trans-Am. 

In this Episode:

• 04:02 - Road Trip to Massachusetts, Inventions and Tollhouse Cookies
• 06:54 - Interview with Gary Browe - About Loss
• 19:07 - Gary Browe performs Butterflies (Town Grill)
• 23:46 - Gary Browe performs Trans-Am
• 27:24 - Do Elephants Mourn? from Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult
• 30:46 - Outro

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Join Everyone Dies to explore the hidden dangers of heat, stay safe and cool, and maybe even save a life! Be Cool!

In this Episode:

• 03:36 - Road Trip to Arkansas: Dover Lights and Possum Pie
• 07:08 - The Shocking Increase of Heat-Related Illness
• 11:10 - Why Are Older Adults More Vulnerable to Heat Stress?
• 13:15 - Heat Stroke: Signs, Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment
• 15:42 - Discussion: We have the Knowledge, but Do We Take Precautions?
• 21:22 - When Mistakes Become Mementos - Susan Rothchild, remembering a loved one who died from overdose
• 22:12 - Outro

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Start healing after loss with these gentle, practical steps. Find guidance on managing grief, embracing routines, documenting your journey, and building a supportive community. 

In this Episode:

• 03:22 - Road Trip to Florida: Skunk Ape and Strawberry Shortcake
• 07:00 - Goals After Grief: Starting Where You Are, By Lucy Tate
• 15:48 - The Weight of Grief: Lessons in Compassion and Loss by Jeffry Fischer, RN
• 21:34 - Outro

Incremental Goals Lead Forward

When the noise fades, what you’re left with are quiet, flickering choices. They don’t ask you to be productive or even hopeful. They ask you to stay. And one way to do that is to pick a direction, however small, and move toward it with all the gentleness you can manage. 

Lucy Tate shared with us seven ways we can form small, incremental goals to get our feet back under us after a loss. You can also read it in its entirety in this blog post. 

The Weight of Grief: Lessons in Compassion and Loss
In his American Journal of Nursing article, Jeffry Fischer, BSN, RN shared his experience with a dying pancreatic cancer. This particular situation unearthed Jeffry’s own unresolved grief “attempting to steal [his] compassion” as he shielded his heart. He wrote that “for the rest of us, “it takes courage to carry on with that weight, to let it shape us rather than consume us, to find meaning in memories without being buried by them.”

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In this Episode:

• 01:42 - Billy Joel's Illness Announcement
• 03:54 - Road Trip to Georgia: Ghosts and Coca-Cola Cake
• 08:28 - What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)?
• 11:19 - The Trifecta of NPH symptoms
• 13:35 - How NPH is Diagnosed
• 14:18 - How NPH is Treated
• 20:43 - Hope is Quieter than Fear - by John Roedel

With dizziness, confusion, and incontinence of urine as the typical symptoms, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition that could easily be mistaken for the ravages of old age, yet it is treatable. Getting a prompt diagnosis helps improve chances of a good outcome. Learn all about it in this episode.

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In This Episode:

• 01:32 - Road Trip-South Carolina & Shout Halellujah Potato Salad
• 02:38 - Fighting For Your Life Is Boring - Andrew Reynolds
• 04:44 - Prostate Cancer - Risks and Treatment
• 09:46 - Why Was Biden's Prostate Cancer Detected So Late?
• 14:52 - Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
• 16:08 - Gleason Scoring for Prostate Cancer Grade
• 19:18 - Hormone Therapy - Androgen Deprivation
• 33:27 - Prostate Cancer and Partners
• 36:21 - Outro

About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind lung cancer. Learn signs and symptoms, the role of PSA (prostate-specific antigen) for early detection and monitoring, how androgen-blocking therapy works, and how it affects patients and their partners.

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In his song "How Are You Today?" Mike wrestles with the things we may ask ourselves as our lives go rushing past. Are we going to make a little mark, then disappear? When we had more life, why didn't we live more? This is one of many songs where he takes an introspective look with respect to humanity and time - let his words encourage you to seize the day!

#singersongwriter #deeplyrics #songsaboutlife #loveoneanother #soulsearching #carpediem #seizetheday #everydayisagift #treasurethemoments #whynot #timeslipsaway #psychosongs

In this Episode:

• 01:44 - North Carolina and Blueberry Sonker Recipe
• 05:37 - Interview with Mike Ward about The Time That Remains
• 43:37 - "What Prayer" - Song by Mike Ward
• 46:47 - Outro

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In this Episode:

• 03:32 - Road Trip: Virginia and Peanut Pie
• 05:22 - Dr. Nancy Berns: Learning to Float in Grief
• 08:18 - Ways to Prevent Accidental Drowning for Children
• 09:58 - 80% of Drownings Happen in Residential Pools - Learn the Situations
• 14:58 - Personal Story - Tragedy in an Instant
• 17:52 - Water Watcher - Vigilance for Prevention
• 20:12 - The Drowning Chain of Survival
• 28:55 - How to Keep Friends and Family Safe Near Water
• 36:06 - Outro

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In this Episode:

• 02:54 - Road Trip: Virginia and Pimento Cheese Recipe
• 04:21 - Patrick Henry's Famous Speech
• 06:52 - Essay by David Sedaris on the Death of His Father, "Orphaned at Last"
• 18:08 - Leo Tolstoy - The Old Grandfather and the Grandson
• 19:42 - Outro

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Several 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 explores. 

In this Episode:

• 03:06 - Road Trip: Maine, Moxy Soda, and Burnt Trailer
• 05:54 - Recipe of the Week: Whoopie Pie
• 06:53 - Discussion of the Hulu Series "Dying for Sex" With Dr. Jeanna Ford
• 45:14 - Outro

What is “Dying for Sex” About?
The series is fairly closely follows the true story of Molly Kochan and her best friend Nikki Boyer. When Molly was diagnosed as terminal with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer at age 42, she realizes for the first time that “life is short” is more than some stupid cliché. With this new ticking-clock hanging over her head Molly make a decision . . . to start living HER LIFE. She leaves her husband and goes on a quest, searching for life’s answers via a sexual journey of exploration. She juggles dozens of online suitors and brings kinks and fetishes into the real world, all while dealing with the ups and downs of her cancer treatment.

***Spoiler Alert - We Do Discuss The Whole Show***

What Does the Show Teach Us?
Jeanna and Marianne talk about a lot of points that the episodes cover, from the need for intimacy, end of life wishes, the impact of abuse, communication needs with healthcare team members, and perspectives of not just the person with cancer, but family members, friends, and caregivers.

Cancer healthcare teams, mothers, caregivers and terminal cancer patients may all find something they can learn from this series.

#cancer #dying #metastaticcancer #terminaldisease #terminalcancer #lastwishes #bucketlist #sex #sexuality #palliativecare #deathdoula #cancercaregiver #everyonedies #everydayisagift 

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Grief can be a very lonely time for many people. We may feel like we do not want people around or just do not have the energy to talk. On the other hand, many people do not know how to manage being around a person who is grieving. This week we talk about the things you can do, alone, to find your healing path through grief. https://bit.ly/3ZFyX1u

In this Episode:

• 01:27 - Road Trip: Pennsylvania and Shoofly Pie
• 02:29 - The Modern Loss Handbook
• 04:08 - Mindfulness in the Midst of Grief
• 11:12 - Discussion: The Value of Friends "Just Sitting With Us"
• 13:27 - Freud: Mourning is a Natural Transformation Process after Loss
• 15:15 - Outro

Related Content:

• S3E38: Navigating Grief and Healing from Loss – with Dr. Ken Doka
• S4E28: Healing the Broken Pieces – Applying the Art of Kintsugi to Grief
• S3E20: Riding the Wave: Navigating the Second Year of Grief
• S2E6: The “Stages” of Grief
• S1E12: Traumatic Grief
• S1E11: Grief

#grief #griefjourney #mindfulness #supportgroups #grounding #loss #stagesofgrief #healing

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Advances 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 difference between the terms No Evidence of Disease (NED), remission, cure, and cancer free.

In this Episode:

•  03:11 | Travel-Vermont and Vermont Chicken Pot Pie
• 04:25 | The Trouble with Using the Phrase "Cancer Free"
• 10:20 | Why We Don't Say Cancer is Cured
• 12:00 | How Dr Ford Explains NED to Her Patients
• 19:17 | What Does "Cure" Really Mean?
• 29:38  | How Do Native Communities Treat the Concept of a Cancer Cure
• 32:51 | The Role of Hope and How to Deliver Honest Information
• 37:28 | Addressing Fear of Recurrence and Uncertainty about Future
• 44:13 | Cancer Survivorship and Surveillance
• 46:03 | Outro

#survivor #cancersurvivor #cancerfree #remisssion #NED #cancercured #treatmentfinished #survivorship #oncologynurse #caregiver #palliativecare #everyonedies #everydayisagift #cancerjourney

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Traumatic 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:

• 01:31 - Road Trip: New Hampshire and the Origin of "Live Free or Die"
• 03:24 - Poutine, Canada's version of smothered fries
• 05:18 -  Grieving a Murdered Son: Charlie's Personal Story 
• 13:33 - Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven"
• 15:26 - Outro

Related Content:

• S1E11: Grief
• S1E12: Traumatic Grief
• S4E39: Traumatic Grief: What it is and How to Find a Therapist to Help Manage It
• S3E38: Navigating Grief and Healing from Loss – with Dr. Ken Doka
• S1E52: Coping with a Child’s Death
• S1E28: Organ Donation
• S1E09: Advance Directives
• Advance Directives – a firsthand account
• S1E41: When someone you love dies from an overdose

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In this Episode:

• 01:39 - Streaming Series Review:  Adolescence
• 05:22 - New Jersey and Coconut Cream Pie
• 06:23 - What Does American Medical Debt Look Like?
• 10:17 - Chemo Rage: What it is and What Causes it
• 17:21 - How to Cope with Chemo Rage
• 20:34 - How to Help a Loved One with Chemo Rage
• 24:57 - Poem, "Speak the Cancer"
• 26:20 - Outro

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In this Episode:

• 03:31 - Travel: Rhode Island and Clam Cakes
• 04:35 - Anna Quindlen - We Need to "Get a Life"
• 08:45 - Chemotherapy Overview: How it works, Cycles, Port
• 12:19 - Types of Chemotherapy Drugs
• 15:35 - Apoptosis and Chemo Success
• 17:04 - Side Effects of Chemotherapy
• 18:02 - Discussion - "How Long Has Chemo Been in Use?"
• 21:41 - Jeena R. Papaadi, "The Person in the Bed"
• 24:51 - Outro

Related Episodes:

• S6E4: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Immunotherapy
• S6E3: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Radiation Therapy
• S6E2: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Surgery
• S5E52: Cancer Gone Wild – Learn All About Metastasis
• S5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With Understanding
• S5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?
• S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & Misconceptions
• S5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your Diagnosis
• S5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna Ford
• S5E50: What is Meant by Cancer Staging? Learn the Language of a Cancer Diagnosis

#cancer #cancertreatment #cancertreatmentoptions #chemotherapyeducation #palliativecare #cancereducation #cancerresources #sideeffects #everydayisagift #everyonedies

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In this Episode:

• 01:37 - Relishing New York's Finer Moments
• 04:47 - New York Cheesecake Recipe
• 08:08 - Anna Quindlen - Gratitude for the Moments
• 11:17 - Immunotherapy, How it Works and Types
  • Cancer Vaccines
  • Checkpoint Inhibitors
  • T Cell Transfer
  • Monoclonal Antibodies
  • Immune System Modulators 
• 21:58 - Discussion - Is this Pretty New?
• 25:26 - Worn Hands
• 28:31 - Outro

#immunity #everydayisagift #cancervaccine #immunotherapy #tcelltherapy #checkpointinhibitors #monoclonalantibodies #immunesystemmodulators #newyorkcheesecake #cancertreatment #cancerchoices #cancertherapy 

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In this Episode:

• 01:52 - Road Trip - Louisiana, and Crunch Cake Recipe
• 03:30 - Anna Quindlin - The Dividing Line
• 06:52 - Radiation Therapy Explained
• 12:16 - Radiation Side Effects
• 17:35 - Late Effects of Radiation Therapy
• 20:54 - Discussion - Not Being Able to Swallow
• 26:06 - The Mole Agent and The Man on the Inside
• 30:48 - Outro

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• S5E52: Cancer Gone Wild – Learn All About Metastasis
• S5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With Understanding
• S5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?
• S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & Misconceptions
• S5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your Diagnosis
• S5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna Ford
• S5E50: What is Meant by Cancer Staging? Learn the Language of a Cancer Diagnosis

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We continue our series to help you understand cancer and its treatment. This week we focus on surgery, the oldest form of cancer treatment. Learn about surgery timing, types of cancer surgery, and how NCCN evidence-based guidelines provide a standard treatment path no matter where you are.

In this Episode:

• 02:58 - Wisconsin-Cheese, UFOs, and Booyah Stew
• 04:52 - Anna Quindlen: Get a Life Where You Are Generous"
• 08:06 - Medical Specialists Involved in Cancer Care
• 08:52 - Treatment Decisions, Tumor Board and NCCN Guidelines
• 12:03 - Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Therapy
• 13:13 - Surgery Timing, Reasons and Types
• 18:00 - Discussion - NCCN and Role of Research
• 24:34 - Reeves Keyworth:“On Loved Ones Telling the Dying to ‘Let Go”
• 23:54 - Outro

Surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy alone or in combination are the most-common methods used to treat cancer. Specific treatment varies depending on the kind of cancer, the extent of the disease, its rate of progression, and the condition of the person. Surgery alone may not result in a cure and often chemotherapy and/or radiation are needed after surgery. Learn all about surgery and the guidelines your doctor will be following for your treatment.

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In this Episode:

• 04:23 – Iowa Road Trip and Recipe of the Week
• 06:44 – “Get a Life, A Real Life” – Excerpt by Anna Quindlen 
• 09:15 – How to See, Hear and Understand in Our Relationships
• 17:21 – Honoring the Life of Hurricane, the most decorated K-9 officer in US history 
• 19:23 – Outro

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• S3E18: What to Say to People Who are Grieving
• How Do You Comfort a Dying Loved One?
• S4E5: How to Write a Condolence Note
• S4E1: How to Share the News of a Death with Someone who has Dementia
• S5E6: Mothers and Their Daughters, A Blessing and a Curse
• S3E1: What you can do to help a grieving pet
• S5E3: Grief Groceries – Care Packages for the Bereaved
• S3E14: 15 Ways to Help a Grieving Child
• S1E19: Helping children with loss of a grandparent – with Tracy Harding

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In This Episode:

• 3:44 - Road Trip: Missouri and Recipe for Gooey Butter Cake
• 5:22 - What is Your Life's Resume? A Short Guide to a Happy Life
• 8:10 - What Makes Cancer Spread? (Metastasize)
• 11:33 - Why Does Metastasis Happen?
• 13:58 - Where Does Cancer Tend to Spread To?
• 16:02 - Discussion About Metastatic Cancer
• 17:42 - Discussion - How Do You Find Cancer?
• 23:26 - What's Left of Me: Poems of a Dead Soul
• 24:12 - Outro

Simply put, metastasis is when the cancer moves from the original organ to another part of the body. The goal of treating metastatic cancer is to control it by stopping or slowing its growth. Some people can live for years with metastatic cancer that is well-controlled. The treatment depends on the type of primary cancer, where it has spread, previous cancer treatments, and general health.

Cancer researchers, at the most basic level, focus their energy on what makes cancer cells start in the first place and what makes it metastasize. We’ve been talking the last few weeks about the basic aspects of cancer and this week we are going to talk about cancer cells going rogue and moving through the body. This is called metastasis, or stage 4 cancer. 

#cancer #metastaticcancer #metastasis #stage4 #stageIV #stupidcancer #cancersucks #healtheducation #publichealth #everyonedies #everydayisagift #palliativecare #cancerresources #cancereducation 

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How do you know when the time has come to choose an assisted living facility? Learn factors to consider and how to proactively make a good choice for the future. https://bit.ly/4iKzbvx

In this Episode:

• 02:30 - Illinois Road Trip and Recipe of the Week: Ann Sather's Famous Cinnamon Rolls
• 04:39 - Ten Rather Undignified Deaths
• 09:14 - Assisted Living: How Do You Know the Time is Right?
• 10:55 - What Factors Go Into the Decision to Go Into Assisted Living?
• 13:35 - Making a Selection: Quality, Cost and Location
• 21:25 - How to Talk with Aging Parents about Moving to Assisted (Senior) Living
• 24:03 - Outro

We go in depth into factors to consider, such as current functional status, current housing features, social networks, what retirement communities offer, and financial considerations. 

We have the choice to be proactive in a move, and if we do, we have primary control over what happens.

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We are very happy to participate in this 3rd edition of Podcasthon! For one week, more than a thousand podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. As you know, Everyone Dies is a registered nonprofit organization and in celebration of this year’s Podcasthon we would be most pleased to receive your donation. You can support us by purchasing a piece of mourning jewelry, a brick for our virtual memorial wall, or by credit card. Donate Here

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In this Episode:

• 01:45 - Recipe: Alabama Lane Cake, featured in "To Kill a Mockingbird"
• 03:13 - A Short Guide to a Happy Life by Anna Quindlen
• 07:23 - What You Need to Know About Cancer Staging
• 09:48 -  The Exceptions to Staging
• 11:02 - Understanding Staging with a Stomach Cancer Example
• 18:11 - Cancer Staging Sub-Categories
• 20:44 - TNM Categories
• 24:15 - Discussion - Thoughts About Stage 4
• 30:22 - A Letter Attributed to David Bowie, Who Died from Liver Cancer
• 32:57 - Outro

What is Cancer Staging?

Our focus today is to help you understand the cancer staging system. The stage of disease measures if the cancer has spread, and how far is has spread from where it started.  Cancer staging is a way to communicate the extent of cancer in the body so that everyone involved is speaking the same language.

Cancer Staging Example: Stomach Cancer

Dr. Matzo used stomach cancer as a way to understand staging. Visit our show notes for an image and detailed explanations.

Marianne also shared about cancer sub-categories, such as 1a, 2c, etc. This further refines the definition of how far the cancer has spread.

Cancer Staging with TNM Categories

The Tumor-Node-Metastasis notation is an even more refined way to define the extent of cancer spread. TNM helps to establish the anatomic extent of the disease, and the combination of the 3 factors can define the overall tumor stage. This method allows for simplification, with cancers staged from I-IV, with stage IV being the most severe stage. 

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• S5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?
• S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & Misconceptions
• S5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your Diagnosis
• S5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna Ford
• S4E46: What You Need to Know about Stomach Cancer – Part 1
• S4E47: What You Need To Know About Stomach Cancer, Part 2

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In this Episode:

• 04:07 - Kentucky Road Trip: The Origin of Little Green Men
• 06:06 - Recipe of the Week: Kentucky Benedictine Spread
• 06:44 - Disaster Preparedness & Documents You Should Secure
• 11:07 - Miracle Cures and Cancer
• 16:23 - How to Be a Critical Consumer
• 29:01 - Dr Jeanna Ford on Miracle Cures and Holistic Medicine
• 35:46 - Outro

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In this Episode:

• 03:22 - The Origin of Kellogg Corn Flakes
• 04:56 - Recipe of the Week: Peanut Butter Balls
• 05:20 - Journavx, the First New Oral Pain Medication in 20 Years
• 08:30 - How to Make Sense Out of a CT Scan Report
• 14:58 - Where to Look for the Important Findings - the Impression Section
• 25:37 - Earnest Hemmingway - Silent Support
• 27:02 - Outro

We continue our series, “Everything you always wanted to know about cancer, but didn’t have anyone to ask” with a conversation about how to make sense out of a CT scan report. 

Dr. Matzo goes through an example CT for someone with metastatic prostate cancer. She discusses the different sections and highlights the "Impression" section - the sum of all the important findings. Marianne talks about how radiologists document abnormal but not concerning biology; some are things just to keep an eye on.  She also shared how often things unrelated to the reason for the scan are serendipitously found and treated, like her personal example of a kidney cancer.

Charlie helped highlight how useful it is to download a copy of your reports to share between locations and to facilitate your care. We hope this helps the report feel less threatening and more a tool for you to be involved in your own treatment.

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There 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 Episode:

• 01:48.3  | Recipe of the Week: Connecticut-Nutmeg and Pizza
• 03:44.4  | Famous People's Last Words Before Death
• 06:32.3  | Common Cancer Myths & Misconceptions, What Does the Research Say?
  • Is Cancer a Death Sentence? - How to understand 5-year survival rates
  • Will Eating Sugar Make My Cancer Worse?
  • Is Cancer Contagious? 
  • What is the Role of My Attitude in Getting or Surviving Cancer?
  • Can Surgery or Biopsy Cause Cancer to Spread?
  • Will Cancer Get Worse If Exposed to Air?
  • Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?
  • Do Power Lines Cause Cancer?
  • If Someone in My Family Has Cancer, Will I get it Too?
  • Am I Risk-Free if No One In My Family Had Cancer?
  • Do Anti-Perspirants or Deodorants Cause Breast Cancer?
  • Does Talcum Powder Cause Cancer?
  • Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer?
• 20:31.6  | Dr Jeanna Ford - Cancer Misconceptions
• 37:50.5  | Outro

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How 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 a punishment for something they did in the Vietnam War. Learn how Dr. Ford helps them through these feelings. 

In this Episode:

• 01:50 - Celebration of our 250th Podcast!
• 02:35 - Recipe of the Week: Cincinnati Chili
• 03:57 - How Did Valentine's Day Start?
• 06:41 - Why Do I Have Cancer? Views
• 07:07 - Is Cancer Just Kismet - or Fate?
• 08:18 - Some View Cancer as a Gift
• 09:23 - Cancer Viewed as Punishment or Bad Karma
• 11:58 - How Shame and Stigma Affect Us
• 15:13 - Dr. Jeanna Ford: Self Blame for Cancer Common in Indigenous Communities and for Veterans
• 29:44 - Outro

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We talk about how cancer develops, lifestyle and environmental factors that contribute to the risk, and empower you with steps you can take for prevention. https://bit.ly/4aNslCP

#cancerprevention #understandcancer #knowyourrisk #cancer #knowledgeispower #publichealth #hoosier #clinteastwood #pokerface #jimmybuffett #everyonedies #everydayisagift

In this Episode:

• 03:41 - Recipe of the Week: Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie
• 05:03 - Perspective on the Glass Half Empty/Full...How Can You Refill the Glass?
• 08:03 - Deep Dive Into Cancer: Why Did I Get Cancer?
• 09:32 - What Exactly is Cancer?
• 12:41 - What Causes Cancer to Develop?
• 13:48 - Lifestyle Choices that Contribute to Cancer
• 18:04 - Environmental Factors that Contribute to Cancer
• 20:01 - What You Can Do To Reduce Cancer Risk
• 30:35 - Jimmy Buffett: Grief Is Like a Wake Behind a Boat
• 31:09 - Outro

With this episode, we are starting our deep dive into cancer itself and we will move on to the details of staging, different types of cancers, and treatment options.

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• S5E4: Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It
• S4E46: What You Need to Know about Stomach Cancer – Part 1
• S5E16: Colorectal Cancer is Increasing in the Young: What You Need to Know
• S4E27 – The HPV Vaccine: Important Cancer Prevention for Your Child
• S4E23: Skin Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Easy Prevention Steps You Can Take
• S5E27: Preventable Death – Learn the Factors to Better Your Odds
  
  

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In this Episode:

• 03:04 - Recipe: Texas Trash Pie
• 03:55 - Celebrities Who Died Without a Will
• 06:46 - Have a Will, and Make Sure It Can Be Found
• 08:21 - How to Stay Safe in the Snow
• 12:09 - Shoveling Snow: Valsalva Maneuver and Who is At Risk for Heart Attack
• 24:24 - Film Review and Discussion: His Three Daughters
• 39:24 - Outro

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• 01:44 - Recipe: Mississippi Chicken
• 02:13 - Notable Deaths from 2024
• 05:13 - Sundowning - What is It?
• 08:38 - Things that Make Sundowning Behavior Worse
• 09:17 - What Can Help Sundowning?
• 10:43 - Can Dogs Get Sundowning Behaviors?
• 14:33 - Ranata Suzuki - One Piece of Advice to Hold
• 16:00 - Outro

Understanding Sundowning
The behaviors that are associated with sundowning are confusion, anxiety, agitation or aggressiveness with increased motor activity (e.g. pacing, wandering), and yelling, all of which get worse as the sun is going down. So what causes sundowning? Read more below.

The Link to Circadian Rhythm
The current thinking is that these sundowning behaviors occur at sunset is because of an impairment of the circadian rhythm from damage to the sleep-promoting center in the hypothalamus and decreased production of melatonin. Listen to learn more about the cause and why it is important.

Is There a Way to Help Decrease Sundowning?
We talk about several ways to help, from adjusting light exposure through the day, to adjusting the environment and activities, to possible medications. We also talk about additional physical conditions that can contribute to sundowning that you can watch for such as urinary tract infections and dehydration. Listen to the podcast for a detailed list of ideas.

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• S2E7: Nonpharmacological Management of Dementia
• S3E47: Frontotemporal Dementia Part 1 – What Is FTD?
• S4E16: Understanding Vascular Dementia, the Second-Most Common Form
• S1E48: Alzheimer’s Disease
• S5E37: Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease
• S2E1: Lewy Body Disease
• S1E34: Huntington’s Disease

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• S3E47: Frontotemporal Dementia Part 1 – What Is FTD?
• S4E16: Understanding Vascular Dementia, the Second-Most Common Form
• S1E48: Alzheimer’s Disease
• S5E37: Memory and Alzheimer’s Disease
• S2E1: Lewy Body Disease
• S1E49: What to expect during screening for memory loss
• S1E34: Huntington’s Disease

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