Tag: grief

  • End-of-life: End Well, Bedside Yoga, and Death Doula

    End-of-life: End Well, Bedside Yoga, and Death Doula

    End-of-life planning is a huge topic. In previous podcast episodes we’ve covered the donation of body tissue for scientific research and attending a life transitions retreat. With three fascinating guests you’ll learn about an annual symposium which brings together healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers and others all “committed to generating human-centered, interdisciplinary innovation for the end of life experience,” a yoga therapist who trains others to care for the dying with bedside yoga, and a death doula.

    Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, founder of End Well, speaks about her motivation and the need for the annual event. Molly Lannon Kenny shares how a Life After Loss program evolved into Bedside Yoga. Sarah Miller talks about becoming an end-of-life doula and her work at AARP.

    For more information about the death wellness movement, check out my article on Spirituality & Health magazine’s website.

  • Life After Cancer: There was no some day, it was today I’m going to…(2 of 3)

    Life After Cancer: There was no some day, it was today I’m going to…(2 of 3)

    In the second part of this podcast episode series Jeanette Marin shares her story about a thyroid cancer diagnosis and how it changed her life. Jeanette is married with 4 children and a stand-up comic.

    To see Jeanette perform, follow her on social media: Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

  • Sickness & Grief: Lessons Learned

    In the final stretch of fighting the FLU, I decided to explore why my immunity may have been off. It’s a story, a short story, that I hope is thought-provoking for you. 

    If you’re interested in learning more about building your immunity, check out this month’s featured book selection in the side bar. For more on respiratory health, make sure you listen to this podcast episode. Check out the latest news about the flu season from the CDC.

    If you want a reliable companion while fighting sickness, check out Alexa and the Echo Plus. Okay, Alexa is not a reasonable substitution for a human or pet but she never once complained that I was asking her too many questions.

    Not a bad companion when you’re bedridden.