Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
By: Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette
Language: en-us
Categories: Health, Fitness, Mental, Society, Culture, Relationships, Education
A thoughtful exploration of everything about life-limiting illness, dying, and death. Everyone Dies is a nonprofit organization with the goal to educate the public about the processes associated with dying and death, empower regarding options and evidence-based information to help them guide their care, normalize dying, and reinforce that even though everyone dies, first we live, and that every day we are alive is a gift.
Episodes
Is it Just a Cough? What Barry Manilow's Early-Stage Lung Cancer Diagnosis Can Teach Us
Jan 09, 2026As Barry Manilow's recent lung cancer diagnosis reminded us, a persistent cough, chest pain, shortness of breath may be more than just annoying symptoms. In this episode, we explain the signs you shouldn’t ignore, what testing and treatment may look like, and how hope is still part of the story. https://bit.ly/4szFIia
In this Episode:
02:21 - Tips for Longevity from People in their 90's - Naomi Rose & Physical Fitness04:48 - Avocado Salsa: Marriage of Guacamole and Pico de Gallo05:47 - Barry Manilow's Lung Cancer Diagnosis07:05 - Review of Lung Anatomy, Lung Can... Duration: 00:31:06Leaving a Legacy of Peace: A Gentle Approach to End-of-Life Planning
Jan 02, 2026We often avoid end-of-life talks because we don’t want to "upset" anyone. It’s normal to feel stuck, but avoidance often leaves a mess for the people we love most. In our latest episode, we’re breaking down how to "come in sideways," choose the right moments, and keep these conversations soft and present. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to turn a difficult talk into a moment of true connection. https://bit.ly/45f09Y3
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03:59 - Secrets for Longevity from People in their nineties: Anthony Sacco, Navy Veteran and Sub Shop Owner07:05... Duration: 00:21:17When Families Don’t Hear the Truth: Why We Ignore Poor Prognoses
Dec 27, 2025Optimistic bias by a family member charged with healthcare decisions can be a barrier for your wishes to be carried out. Learn how to avoid it in your advance care planning: https://bit.ly/499XQqa
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 communi...
Duration: 00:52:21The Bittersweet Season: How to Adapt Holiday Traditions as Parents Age
Dec 20, 2025Dementia, aging, and loss can reshape what the holidays means for our families when the people who created our most cherished traditions can no longer lead them.
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 Dementi... Duration: 00:53:49Don’t Let a Fall End It All: How to Stay Upright, Strong, and Independent as You Age
Dec 12, 2025Is your combination of medications increasing your fall risk? Learn about the rising epidemic of deaths related to falls, and what you can do for prevention in this episode: https://bit.ly/4q1Epqf
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 talkin...
Duration: 00:50:54The Last Shift: Honoring a Nurse's Life of Service
Dec 05, 2025Nurses are there in our darkest nights, our hardest hours, our miracles and our losses. But who honors nurses at life’s end? In The Last Shift, we share the powerful tribute of a Nurse Honor Guard, who ensure that no nurse’s legacy goes unrecognized, and the story of a nurse who spent nearly five decades in the nursing profession. https://bit.ly/48DcSof
In this Episode:
01:59 - An Essay by Ruth, 79, a Nurse For Nearly 50 Years08:18 - Recipe, Pizza and Dip09:23 - "Nurse" - A Pandemic Short Story16:10 - Nurse Honor Guard: What it is, a... Duration: 00:37:36Chemo Taste Changes: How to Eat Well & Fight Weight Loss
Nov 28, 2025The Chemo Taste Struggle Is Real!
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 yo...
Duration: 00:27:39Surviving the Waves: Tips on How to Live Alongside Grief
Nov 22, 2025Grief is often described as waves that can crash through our lives like a tsunami. But what if you can learn to float, and eventually swim forward in the midst of that grief? We discuss how in this episode today as we also hear advice to someone grieving a friend, a father who lost a son, and a husband who lost his lifelong love to Alzheimer's. https://bit.ly/48gPjBq
#grief #loss #WavesofGrief #MovingForward #coping #healing #HealthPodcast
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02:56 - Recipe of the Week: Cinnamon Rolls03:07 - “My Friend Just Died an... Duration: 00:25:24Vibrant Life in the Face of Metastasis: The Human Side of Cancer as a Chronic Illness
Nov 14, 2025When advanced disease becomes a long-term reality, the journey changes. It requires strength, not just to survive, but to grow deeply and find a Vibrant Life in the Face of Metastasis.
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 Kuchen03:31 - Advice Hotline - G... Duration: 00:23:54When a Cough Becomes a Killer: What Everyone Needs to Know About Pneumonia
Nov 08, 2025Pneumonia kills millions every year, often because people wait too long to get help. Learn why denial can be deadly, how to spot the warning signs early, and what you can do to protect yourself and the people you love. https://bit.ly/43S5ROB
In this Episode:
01:40 - Avoiding Falls - Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Had a Fatal Fall in His Home03:49 - Road Trip to Wyoming and Cowboy Cookies04:43 - Diane Keaton, Died From Pneumonia, Produced a Documentary Called "Heaven"13:36 - Pneumonia-the Silent Global Killer17:01 - What Exactly is Pneumonia?21:05 - How t... Duration: 00:31:45I See Dead People - Visitations by the Deceased
Oct 31, 2025Have you ever had a dream so vivid it felt like your loved one was really there — even if they’ve been gone for years? Is it grief? Memory? Something deeper? Join us for a grounded, open conversation about life, death, and the strange space in between — because in the end, every day is a gift. https://bit.ly/436rcn8
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...
Duration: 00:26:49Living with Scanxiety: Coping While You Wait for Results
Oct 25, 2025Have you or a loved one experienced anxiety before, during or after cancer scans? You're not alone! You may feel like cancer takes away your control, but there are some things you can do to make your life better in this challenging time. Listen to learn why it happens, how it affects both patients and families, and what you can do to manage the emotional rollercoaster of uncertainty. https://bit.ly/4o7eAoj
In this Episode:
01:56 - Remembering Michael Caine03:29 - Arizona: The Red Ghost and Tamale Pie06:49 - Scanxiety: Stress or Anxiety Related to Cancer I... Duration: 00:18:21The Beating Truth: Heart Disease and Heart Failure Explained
Oct 17, 2025Have you or someone you love been diagnosed with a heart disease? Listen and get show notes here: https://bit.ly/47eGuHC
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 att...
Duration: 00:37:18Dehydration During Cancer Treatment: The Threat No One Talks About
Oct 10, 2025Feeling tired, dizzy, or just "off" during cancer treatment? It might not just be the meds - dehydration can seriously affect your recovery. Learn what to watch for and what to do about it. https://bit.ly/4nPAOv0
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...
Duration: 00:23:48Vacation or Risk-cation? Get Our Travel Survival Guide So You Don't Bump Into the Grim Reaper
Oct 03, 2025Travel abroad can come with many risks for the unprepared. This episode equips you with knowledge to travel smarter, stay safe, and fully enjoy your adventures. https://bit.ly/3KrxQhs
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 le...
Shattering Cancer Stigma: You are More than a Diagnosis
Sep 26, 2025How does cancer stigma affect well-being? Today we dismantle cancer stigma, look past the diagnosis, and celebrate the person. Find hope, healing, and empowerment in this episode: https://bit.ly/4pN58ry
In this Episode:
03:17 - Road Trip to Colorado: Frozen Grandpa and Fool's Gold Sandwich07:34 - Busting the Stigma of a Cancer Diagnosis12:14 - What You Can Do If You Feel Stigmatized After Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis20:08 - 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...
Duration: 00:26:12What's Next? A Roadmap for Cancer Survivorship
Sep 20, 2025The survivorship period after treatment is an exciting and often scary phase of the cancer journey. Learn what to expect and how to be proactive in a post-treatment landscape. https://bit.ly/46fByDj
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 ab...
Duration: 00:27:05Grounding Techniques "Life Hack": Your Secret Skill for Surviving the Bad Days
Sep 12, 2025Grounding techniques are quick, discreet tools that help you steady your mind, ease the intensity, and stay present…even in the middle of panic, grief, anger, and pain.
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 Life04:22 - Road Trip to... Duration: 00:29:19If You Can’t, Then You Must. How to Transform Grief - with Phil Cohen
Sep 05, 2025Grief is more than just an emotional experience. It rewires the brain, changes how the body functions, and challenges us spiritually. Learn how to transform it with our guest Phil Cohen. https://bit.ly/42j06Zs
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...
Duration: 00:51:19Mucositis with Cancer Treatment: What it is and How You can Prevent It
Aug 29, 2025Oral Mucositis is probably the most common, debilitating complication of cancer surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. What is it, why is it common with cancer treatment, and what can you do about it? Stay tuned to find out. https://bit.ly/45XMELA
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.
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Duration: 00:32:20How to Harness Creative Expression: Your Power Play Against Grief
Aug 22, 2025Can creative expression help you heal? Learn ways it can, and ideas to get you started. Grieving sister and aging pet owner Sarah shares "How to Say Goodbye." https://bit.ly/3Jn388H
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 ma...
Duration: 00:20:45Ghosting - The Cancer Edition
Aug 15, 2025Withdrawal of the very people you expect to support you in the cancer journey can sting...learn how to survive and also how to better support a friend with cancer. https://bit.ly/3HkXfbk
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 t...
Duration: 00:19:20Grief: Weathering an Afterlife Crisis, with Phil Cohen
Aug 08, 2025Loss - especially traumatic loss - can trigger an existential crisis similar to a midlife crisis, but with the added dimension of grief. Our guest Phil Cohen shares his transformative grief journey. https://bit.ly/4lZkdno
In this Episode:
00:00 - Intro & Movie Review: Familiar Touch03:48 - Road Trip to Maryland: Ouija Board and Tomato Pie07:33 - Afterlife Crisis - Grief and Transformation10:11 - Phil Cohen: Losing his 14 year old son; transforming devastation into growth, connection and meaning38:17 - OutroSupport the show
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Duration: 00:40:04About Loss, With Poet/Singer-Songwriter Gary Browe
Aug 02, 2025Can you take heartache and put it to verse? Our guest Gary Browe has written a poetry book on loss of all kinds and shared some of them in song: https://bit.ly/4lcd9Cx
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 wr...
Duration: 00:32:18Too Hot to Handle: How to Stay Cool When the Weather Turns Deadly
Jul 25, 2025Did you know elder heat-related deaths have increased by 85% since 1990? This isn't just about air temperature; it's about the lethal combination of heat and humidity. Today we explore the often-overlooked crisis that is only getting worse. Learn why older adults are uniquely vulnerable, how medications can interfere with heat tolerance, and the warning signs that signal a potentially fatal heat stroke. https://bit.ly/46uvyHm
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 A... Duration: 00:23:42Goals After Grief: Gentle, Practical Steps to Move Forward After Loss
Jul 19, 2025The goals you set today may start to resemble a life you can bear again...learn seven tips to help you along your grief journey. https://bit.ly/459zfAR
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 Shortcake07:00 - Goals After Grief: Starting Where You Are, By Lucy Tate15:48 - The Weight of Grief: Lessons in Compassion and Loss by Jeffry Fischer, R... Duration: 00:23:03Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Only the Good Die Young
Jul 12, 2025Billy Joel recently had to cancel the rest of his tour following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). So what is NPH? Listen to learn. https://bit.ly/3Isn21n
In this Episode:
01:42 - Billy Joel's Illness Announcement03:54 - Road Trip to Georgia: Ghosts and Coca-Cola Cake08:28 - What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)?11:19 - The Trifecta of NPH symptoms13:35 - How NPH is Diagnosed14:18 - How NPH is Treated20:43 - Hope is Quieter than Fear - by John RoedelWith dizziness, confusion, and incontinence of urine as the typical symptoms, N...
Duration: 00:25:04Prostate Cancer Risk, Detection and Treatment
Jul 05, 2025What is the role of PSA for early detection, and how does hormone therapy affect cancer patients? These are questions we dig into in this episode. https://bit.ly/4lC0ZUd
In This Episode:
01:32 - Road Trip-South Carolina & Shout Halellujah Potato Salad02:38 - Fighting For Your Life Is Boring - Andrew Reynolds04:44 - Prostate Cancer - Risks and Treatment09:46 - Why Was Biden's Prostate Cancer Detected So Late?14:52 - Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer16:08 - Gleason Scoring for Prostate Cancer Grade19:18 - Hormone Therapy - Androgen Deprivation33:27 - Prostate Cancer and Partners36:21 - O... Duration: 00:37:51Send Out Love Today in the Time that Remains, Featuring Mike Ward
Jun 27, 2025Have you had the experience where you have more time in your past than you do in your future? If you have, you are not alone. Join us for a discussion with our resident singer/songwriter Mike Ward in a discussion about time and help us celebrate the release of his 6th album, The Time That Remains.
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 l...
Duration: 00:48:22Drowning is Preventable: Learn the Facts, Save a Life
Jun 20, 2025Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 and a leading cause of accidental death. Learn how to reduce your and your family's risk. https://bit.ly/4jYEHuM
In this Episode:
03:32 - Road Trip: Virginia and Peanut Pie05:22 - Dr. Nancy Berns: Learning to Float in Grief08:18 - Ways to Prevent Accidental Drowning for Children09:58 - 80% of Drownings Happen in Residential Pools - Learn the Situations14:58 - Personal Story - Tragedy in an Instant17:52 - Water Watcher - Vigilance for Prevention20:12 - The Drowning Chain of Survival28:55 - How to Keep Fr... Duration: 00:37:41Picking Up the Pieces - Exploring Parental Relationships
Jun 13, 2025Saul Bellow wrote, “Losing a parent is something like driving through a plate-glass window. You didn’t know it was there until it shattered, and then for years to come you’re picking up the pieces.” In honor of Father’s day, we offer some thoughts about parental relationships that you may find helpful as you pick up your own pieces of glass, and maybe a few splinters. https://bit.ly/4l8cvXf
In this Episode:
02:54 - Road Trip: Virginia and Pimento Cheese Recipe04:21 - Patrick Henry's Famous Speech06:52 - Essay by David Sedaris on the Death... Duration: 00:21:12"Dying for Sex" - What the Hulu Series Teaches Us About Sexuality and Terminal Metastatic Cancer
Jun 06, 2025Marianne and Jeanna Ford discuss the Hulu Series "Dying for Sex," a true story about a 42 year old woman with recurrent breast cancer. https://bit.ly/3FQcND3
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...
Duration: 00:46:46Finding Your Breath in the Midst of Grief
May 30, 2025Learn how mindfulness and community help us navigate the experience of grief
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
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01:27 - Road Trip: Pennsylvania an... Duration: 00:16:46Is Cancer Ever Cured? With Dr. Jeanna Ford
May 23, 2025Learn the terms healthcare teams use after cancer treatment is complete, and why they hesitate to use the word "cured." https://bit.ly/3FfnfUx
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 d...
Duration: 00:47:34Traumatic Grief, Grieving a Child that Was Murdered
May 16, 2025Charlie shares his thoughts on the Anniversary of His Son’s Death: https://bit.ly/4dn8RpU
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.
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0... Duration: 00:17:00Chemo Rage - Learn How Treatment Affects Your Brain, and Ways to Harness the Emotional Energy
May 10, 2025Chemotherapy not only changes how your brain thinks, it also impacts your emotional regulation. How do you manage brain fog and chemo rage? Listen to learn about ways to harness this emotional energy and channel it in productive ways. https://bit.ly/4iWTmpM
In this Episode:
01:39 - Streaming Series Review: Adolescence05:22 - New Jersey and Coconut Cream Pie06:23 - What Does American Medical Debt Look Like?10:17 - Chemo Rage: What it is and What Causes it17:21 - How to Cope with Chemo Rage20:34 - How to Help a Loved One with Chemo Ra... Duration: 00:27:47Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Chemotherapy
May 02, 2025How does chemotherapy work and why does it cause side effects? We answer these questions and more in this episode as we continue our series about cancer with a discussion about chemotherapy. https://bit.ly/42Hvhyk
In this Episode:
03:31 - Travel: Rhode Island and Clam Cakes04:35 - Anna Quindlen - We Need to "Get a Life"08:45 - Chemotherapy Overview: How it works, Cycles, Port12:19 - Types of Chemotherapy Drugs15:35 - Apoptosis and Chemo Success17:04 - Side Effects of Chemotherapy18:02 - Discussion - "How Long Has Chemo Been in Use?"21:41 - Jeena R. Papaadi, "The P... Duration: 00:26:24Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Immunotherapy
Apr 26, 2025Cancer cells often have ways to hide from immune cells. Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps our body's own defenses - "Natural Born Killers" - to more effectively fight the cancer. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3S5rAfA
In this Episode:
01:37 - Relishing New York's Finer Moments04:47 - New York Cheesecake Recipe08:08 - Anna Quindlen - Gratitude for the Moments11:17 - Immunotherapy, How it Works and TypesCancer VaccinesCheckpoint InhibitorsT Cell TransferMonoclonal AntibodiesImmune System Modulators 21:58 - Discussion - Is this Pretty New?25:26 - Worn Hands28:31 - Outro#immunity #everydayisagift #cancervaccine #immunotherapy #tcelltherapy #checkpointinhibitors #m...
Duration: 00:30:06Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Radiation Therapy
Apr 19, 2025Radiation therapy is the use of ionizing radiation—X-rays, gamma rays, or subatomic particles such as neutrons—to destroy cancer cells. Learn how it works, the types of radiation, and early and late side effects you may see. https://bit.ly/4cEClyU
In this Episode:
01:52 - Road Trip - Louisiana, and Crunch Cake Recipe03:30 - Anna Quindlin - The Dividing Line06:52 - Radiation Therapy Explained12:16 - Radiation Side Effects17:35 - Late Effects of Radiation Therapy20:54 - Discussion - Not Being Able to Swallow26:06 - The Mole Agent and The Man on the Inside30:48 - Outr... Duration: 00:32:20Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Surgery
Apr 11, 2025Learn how your treatment plan is decided and terms you may see
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 Stew04:52 - Anna Quindlen: Get a Life Where You Are Generous"08:06 - Medical Specialists Involved in Cancer Care08:52 - Treatment Decisions... Duration: 00:25:26How to Help Someone Feel Seen, Heard and Understood
Apr 04, 2025Why “What Do You Need from Me?” Should be Among the First Things We Say
When someone with serious illness needs to make a decision about treatment, is facing the end of their life, or grieving the death of a loved one, it’s easy to feel like you just don’t know what to say. Learn conversational tools to help them more effectively. https://bit.ly/42hWWEw
#friendship #grieving #whattosay #comfort #howtohelp #treatmentdecisions #dyingfriend #cancer #support #communication #listening #activelistening #seenheardunderstood #HUA
In this Episode:
04:23 – Iowa Road Trip and Recipe of t... Duration: 00:20:55Cancer Gone Wild - Learn All About Metastasis
Mar 28, 2025Like the seeds of a dandelion drift on the wind and land other places, cancer can spread under the right conditions. How does cancer spread and why does it happen? We tackle these questions in this episode in our series “Everything you always wanted to know about cancer, but didn’t have anyone to ask.” https://bit.ly/440dQKo
In This Episode:
3:44 - Road Trip: Missouri and Recipe for Gooey Butter Cake5:22 - What is Your Life's Resume? A Short Guide to a Happy Life8:10 - What Makes Cancer Spread? (Metastasize)11:33 - Why Does Metast... Duration: 00:25:39Proactive Planning: When is it Time to Think About Assisted Living?
Mar 21, 2025How Get a Head Start and Investigate All Your Options - Before Your Health Declines
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 Rolls04:39 - Ten Rather Undignified Deaths09:14 - Assisted Living: How Do You Know the Time is Right?10:55 - What Factors Go Into the D... Duration: 00:25:48What is Meant by Cancer Staging? Learn the Language of a Cancer Diagnosis
Mar 14, 2025Cancer staging is very important to guide treatment decisions and eligibility in studies. When an oncologist delivers a diagnosis it will include stage, but what does that mean? After an agonizing period of tests, waits for results, and finally an answer, many people go numb as soon as they hear the word "cancer" and fail to ask for clarification about terminology. Learn what you need to know to be an active participant in your care. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41q519X
In this Episode:
01:45 - Recipe: Alabama Lane Cake, featured in "To Kill... Duration: 00:34:35Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna Ford
Mar 07, 2025Nobody wants a cancer diagnosis, and it is easy to be drawn to promises of a cure in search of normalcy. Dr. Matzo shares pointers to help you spot a fraud. Dr. Jeanna Ford joins us again to also share her experiences and as we discuss the role of holistic medicine and how to stay safe. https://bit.ly/4i510Pc
In this Episode:
04:07 - Kentucky Road Trip: The Origin of Little Green Men06:06 - Recipe of the Week: Kentucky Benedictine Spread06:44 - Disaster Preparedness & Documents You Should Secure11:07 - Miracle Cures and Cancer16:23... Duration: 00:46:14How to Read a CT Scan Report - Learn the Sections Relevant to Your Diagnosis
Feb 28, 2025Did you download your CT scan report from your portal and are anxiously waiting contact from your doctor to understand what it means? The complex terminology can be intimidating. How do you find what really matters? We show you how to hone in on the summary section and what those findings mean. https://bit.ly/43fzBFG
In this Episode:
03:22 - The Origin of Kellogg Corn Flakes04:56 - Recipe of the Week: Peanut Butter Balls05:20 - Journavx, the First New Oral Pain Medication in 20 Years08:30 - How to Make Sense Out of a CT Scan... Duration: 00:28:37MythBusters - Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & Misconceptions
Feb 22, 2025Is cancer a death sentence? Can "X" cause cancer? We sift through common beliefs and popular television/social media claims...learn whether research backs it up. https://bit.ly/4bblanU
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.
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Duration: 00:39:23"Why Do I Have Cancer?" Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?
Feb 14, 2025Is the reason I got cancer because of fate, punishment...or is it just part of the human experience? Show Notes
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...
Duration: 00:31:16Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With Understanding
Feb 07, 2025Did you or someone you love ever ask: What exactly is cancer? Why did I get cancer? Did I do something to cause it, or was it just bad luck? Noble laureate Dr. Harold Varmus says, "The prevention of cancer requires us to look not just at genetic predisposition but at how our lifestyle choices and environmental exposures interact with our biology to affect cancer risk.”
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
... Duration: 00:32:47Staying Safe in the Winter Wonderland
Feb 01, 2025It’s that time of year, the weather is cold and major snowstorms are occurring, and while beautiful to watch, they can turn deadly. Driving becomes hazardous. Frostbite is a very real risk. Skiing and snowboarding accidents can ruin a family vacation, and worse, cause a fatality. But our primary discussion this week is about the dangers of shoveling snow with a history of heart disease or prior heart attack. Learn what the Valsalva Maneuver is and how it can affect you.
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03:04 - Recipe: Texas Trash Pie03:55 - Celebrities Wh... Duration: 00:40:59Sundowning: Understand The Causes, and Tips to Make it Better
Jan 24, 2025What causes sundowning, and is there anything you can do to decrease the effect? Listen and get show notes: https://bit.ly/3CbLHET
Sundowning is a behavior change in people who become agitated, uncooperative, hallucinate, pace, or have increased confusion as the sun goes down. It has been found that these behaviors do not only occur for elders with dementia, but also older adults without the disease, young people, and older dogs.
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Driving With Dementia - Is it Safe? Learn How to Tell
Jan 17, 2025Can someone with dementia still drive, and what are signs that it is dangerous to yourself and others to continue? Learn what to watch for and other resources HERE.
How Do You Know When It’s Time to Stop Driving?
This week we discuss safe driving - how to know when it is time to give up your car keys, especially after a diagnosis of dementia. Disease, age, changes in physical abilities can all impact safe driving. We discuss the warning signs, why it's important not to ignore, and a guide to fin...
How Do You Mend a Broken Heart? Learn About Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
Jan 11, 2025Can a broken heart be mended? Perhaps if we are talking about takotsubo cardiomyopathy - also called broken heart syndrome - which is stress-induced damage to the heart muscle. Ninety percent of the people with this heart syndrome are post-menopausal women whose symptoms occur after severe emotional or physical stress. Learn about it in this episode: https://bit.ly/4g9Ma8x
In this Episode:
03:04 - Obituaries My My Mother Wrote for Me When I was In My 20's
07:21 - Feeding a Broken Heart: Chicken Tetrazzini
09:15 - Takotsubo C...
"His Widowed Bride" - Exploring Widowhood and Resiliency with Lori Tucker-Sullivan
Jan 04, 2025Recovery from the death of a spouse is a lifelong healing process. Each year brings a measure of healing as we move toward being able to reclaim life’s joy. Lori Tucker-Sullivan has been widowed for 14 years and shares her journey as she authored her book, I Can’t Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy. https://bit.ly/40hKe9c
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Advance Directives - A Guide to Documenting Your Healthcare Wishes
Dec 27, 2024If you are incapable of making medical decisions, who would you want to speak for you? How do you let them know what is important to you in your care? We discuss the importance of preparation at any age, how to do it, and what resources are available to help. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4iSwqci
In this episode we delve deep into Advance Directives. We often have misconceptions that advance directives are only for older people or people that are dying. But did you know the whole reason they exist were from two young people that h...
How to Boost Sleep for Mental and Physical Wellbeing
Dec 20, 2024The expectations we put upon ourselves for a "perfect" holiday can wreak havoc on our stress levels, mood, and relationships. One of the things we can do to take care of ourselves is to get enough rest. Learn 5 tips to help you wind down and improve your sleep. https://bit.ly/3DB4nhj
We also rebroadcast Season 1 Episode 40, where we discuss Fatigue. This is part 1 of a two-part examination of one of the top complaints for those living with a chronic or terminal illness. Fatigue is defined as: an overwhelming s...
Memory and Alzheimer's Disease
Dec 13, 2024 Can multivitamin supplements help prevent memory loss and mental decline in older adults? We share research that shows encouraging results, and why you should start taking a supplement now.
Learn also all about Alzheimer's disease symptoms, causes, treatments and self-care in our S1E48 rebroadcast. More than 6 million people currently live with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia.
Get show notes, resource links and more: https://bit.ly/4gzZbc0
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00:00 - Intro; Why You Should Start Taking a Multivitamin Now00:30 - How Multivitamin Supplements May Help Preve... Duration: 00:55:58Making the Decision to Euthanize a Pet
Dec 06, 2024When is it time to say goodbye to a pet at end of life? We talk about this agonizing decision in this episode, and give you a quality of life assessment tool in our show notes to help with your decision. Listen to this and more as we also rebroadcast S1E27 about the death of a pet. https://bit.ly/3BhednU
In this Episode:
00:00 - How to Decide when it's time to Euthanize a Pet
01:40 - Amy on the Choice to Euthanize Gracie May
03:53 - Intro to S1E27, on...
Growth and Remembrance: What to Expect Your Third Year of Grief
Nov 30, 2024Does grief get smaller over time, or do we instead we grow larger around it?
Two years after trauma of the death we typically move into a period of healing and self-correction. The third year after a death is a time of re-calibrating and rebuilding your body, heart, and brain. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZshOc5
We previously presented information about grieving and what may be expected during the second year of grief. In this podcast we discuss the third year of grieving the death of a l...
How to Avoid Falls, the Leading Cause of Death for Older Adults
Nov 22, 2024Falling is more than a bruise to our dignity; it can lead to disability, bone breaks, brain bleeds, loss of independence, and premature deaths. Learn the risks and how to avoid them. https://bit.ly/4eGaYnO
In this Episode:
01:51 - "The Apprentice"
04:15 - Recipe of the Week: Brownie Cookies
06:55 - The Importance of a Will
15:50 - How to Prevent Falls
40:33 - "Fear" - A Poem by Kahlil Gabran
42:30 - Outro
Falls are a leading cause of bone breaks and brain injuries f...
Dying in Good Health: Can We Have a Healthy Aging Process?
Nov 15, 2024Can making good choices extend our healthy life and shorten the dying process at the end?
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Is it a requirement to get sick as we get old? Can we reduce the risk and delay the onset of age-related diseases? While aging is inevitable, can we have healthy agi...
USA's Falling Life Expectancy, and Deaths of Despair
Nov 08, 2024How does the USA have a declining life expectancy while other developed countries are rising? Researchers feel it is from deaths of despair. Learn what the factors are and how we can help reverse the trend for ourselves and our communities. Show Notes and Resources: https://bit.ly/3Cm4SLI
Americans Die Prematurely More than Twice as Often as Countries with Similar Wealth - Why?
In 2015, life expectancy in the United States, the wealthiest country in the world, fell for the first time in decades. When compared with similarly wealthy countries, Americans die prematurely m...
Dementia Care - Is there a Better Method Than Redirection and Distraction? With Rachael Wonderlin
Nov 02, 2024Can you work with the reality someone with dementia is experiencing? Our Guest Rachael Wonderlin joins us to explain how the method she teaches can save distress and how we need to reframe dementia care to understand time from their eyes.
Charlie also delivers a very informative segment on how to avoid scammers.
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<... Duration: 00:38:41Can Immunizations Increase Your Lifespan? Learn what historical records show us
Oct 25, 2024Is it possible to see how many lives vaccines have saved? We take a look at global and US trends, and also talk about the history of a deadly killer…tuberculosis. Find out what 2024 recommendations are so you can be up to date. Show notes with graphs: https://bit.ly/40ftEHd
We continue our series about deaths you don’t have to die from by talking about immunizations. There are behaviors that we have that can rob us of the chance to live out our full life span; in the United States this is considered 80 years for wome...
Duration: 00:36:59Legacy - Who Tells Our Story After We Die?
Oct 18, 2024This week’s show is about legacy, the way in which we are remembered after our deaths. Legacy goes beyond possessions to include the impact we leave on people, communities, and the world. After we die, what is communicated about our legacy is left up to other people. We can only hope that they will be kind. https://bit.ly/3BRyobY
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Duration: 00:37:38Learn How Graduating High School May Extend Your Life; Examining the Link Between Education and Mortality
Oct 12, 2024Did you know that people with higher education tend to live longer than those with less education? The death gap related to education is not necessarily between college grads and non-grads, but primarily between high school dropouts and graduates.
We show you research that education may truly help us stay on the slow road to death. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fjYq6n
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Preventable Death - Learn the Factors to Better Your Odds
Oct 05, 2024You may not be able to cheat death, but can you delay it?
We know that everyone dies but the timing may be modified by our lifestyle choices. Learn what the research says can prevent premature death. https://bit.ly/4eNBj3C
Premature death is defined as a death that occurs before the average age of death in a particular population. It is a measure of unfulfilled life expectancy; in the United States it is death occurring before age 80. Up to half of all premature (or early) deaths in the United States are d...
Food as Medicine: How to Improve Health through the Right Diet
Sep 27, 2024Eating the right food can prevent disease or slow down the effects of a disease we already have. Learn how to read labels and shop wisely for whole foods. Show notes and resources: https://bit.ly/3N2HpkP
What does research have to say about processed vs whole foods, and how do you make the best choices?
Diet may be destiny when it comes to our health. If we switch from eating the Standard American Diet to one that is higher in whole plant foods, such as fruits and vegetables, we may lower our...
The Important Role of the Microbiome to Your Health and Immune Function
Sep 20, 2024Does the gut microbiome affect immunity and other aspects of health? You'll be surprised how vital our tiny allies are, and how our diet affects their function!
Show Notes and Links: https://bit.ly/3BaeuIW
Gut Microbes produce numerous neurotransmitters vital to mental health, synthesize several vitamins, help the body absorb nutrients, and are linked to the immune system. Learn all about these important relationships so you can make the choices to help you live your best and longest life!
#microbiome #microbiota #gutmicrobes #kombucha #fermentation #mediterraneandiet #inflammation #chronicinflammation #hearthealthy #brainhealthy #everyonedies #e...
What is the Gut Microbiome, and Why Is it Important?
Sep 14, 2024All this talk about microbiome, gut flora, prebiotics, probiotics...what does it all mean, and how important is it to our health? Learn all this and ways to foster that perfect balance. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/47oumUj
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Magnificent Microbes!
As we continue our series about ways to slow our march toward the end of...
Duration: 00:47:35Slow Ride...Taking the Longer Road to Death
Sep 06, 2024Learn about the personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence your health, and steps you can take now to increase your longevity and quality of life. Listen, Show Notes and Resources: https://bit.ly/3ThbmRy
In this Episode:
03:22 - Ways to Die in the Future: Extended Old Age06:22 - Recipe of the Week: Road-Trippin' Tuna Salad08:12 - How to Take the Slow Road to Death with Informed Choices about Our Health42:13 - Supercentenarian Obituaries - Ruthie Tompson (1910-2021)45:18 - OutroTake the Scenic Route
Given that most people are death-adverse...
Duration: 00:46:57You Can't Take it With You: Understanding Money and Death
Aug 31, 2024How is debt and credit handled when someone dies? This issue affects surviving family members, creditors, and the legal system, making financial planning an essential aspect of estate planning.
Understanding how debts are managed, and the legal steps involved in handling credit posthumously can provide valuable insights into estate planning, inheritance, and the financial stability of surviving family members.
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What You Need to Know to Prepare for Your Digital Afterlife
Aug 23, 2024Your digital footprints linger well after death. What are the considerations for these perpetual assets to protect them from misuse? Learn in this episode.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46XQfto
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Why do we need to concern ourselves with our digital footprints after we die?
This is the 5th episode in the series about the digital afterlife a...
Duration: 00:30:34How Virtual Reality Can Take You "Over the Rainbow"
Aug 17, 2024This week we explore Virtual Reality (VR) and how VR can be incorporated into palliative care with studies documenting people reporting effectiveness in pain and symptom management and its psychological impact. VR can provide people with meaningful and uplifting experiences, thereby enhancing their emotional well-being, improving emotional state by fostering social connections and boosting self-esteem.
VR can transform the experiences of people at the end-of-life, providing them with comfort, support, and meaningful engagement during their final stages. The immersive and interactive nature of VR allows people to experience moments of joy, relief, and connection, which are crucial...
Duration: 00:24:40Grieving in the Digital World means Never Having to Say Goodbye...but is it Best?
Aug 09, 2024Learn everything from a bot-related way to die in the future to thoughts around having a digital surrogate to a deceased loved one.
In the book Love Story, love meant never having to say you’re sorry. Now, in the age of griefbots, death mean you never have to say goodbye. Griefbots are the creation of digital characters that imitate the way people who have died spoke and wrote. While these bots and AI avatars may be beneficial to the grieving process, there’s also a risk that they could keep us clinging to the past...
How to be Prepared for the Digital Afterlife
Aug 02, 2024Ever heard of cyberthanatology? Learn how technology has reshaped end of life planning and how to save your family from digital woes when you die. Our guest Niki Weiss returns to share her knowledge to get you started.
What are Digital Afterlife Services?
Digital technologies are reshaping the interactions between the living and the dead. As a result, a new concept is evolving called “digital afterlife services” and these services assist people in organizing their digital property and determining what happens to it after death.
This week we interviewed Niki Weiss who is a...
Digital Assets after Death...What Happens to Your Phone?
Jul 26, 2024Learn what you need to know to appoint access to a "digital heir" and things to think about to ensure your digital life is in good hands after you die.
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Duration: 00:40:49
Colon Cancer is Increasing in the Young: What you Need to Know
Jul 19, 2024Colorectal cancer is usually considered a disease of older adults, but now nearly one-third of rectal cancer diagnosis are younger than age 55 with the biggest increase in diagnoses being seen in people ages 20-29. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men younger than 50, and it ranks second only to breast cancer in women younger than 50.
This week we talk about what has changed that may account for this trend, what symptoms to pay attention to, and how to advocate for yourself to get a timely diagnosis.
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Gaslighting - What Does it Really Mean? All About Women and Gaslighting
Jul 12, 2024"Gaslighting" has been ubiquitous in common language recently, but it is often misused from its original meaning. True gaslighting is a form of a emotional abuse...what do you within one of these relationships? Listen to learn about the origins and uses, how gaslighting is encountered in the medical community, red flags to identify gaslighting, and how to cope with gaslighting in a relationship or work environment. https://bit.ly/4d1aUhJ
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In This Episode: Duration: 00:37:59
Can You Hear Me Now? Examining the Relationship of Hearing Loss to Dementia
Jul 05, 2024What is the relationship between hearing loss - the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults - and risk of cognitive impairment and dementia? We dig into the research in this episode: https://bit.ly/4eUuQ7N
Age-related hearing loss – which is the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults – has been shown to be associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. Hearing loss also causes worse health care professional–patient communication, more frequent hospitalization, more social isolation, functional declines, and falls. Hearing loss can be well-managed with hearing aids, yet most p...
Duration: 00:50:39How Will Leading Causes of Death Change in the Future?
Jun 29, 2024Learn how future causes of death may be different for our children and grandchildren
Death causes have changed drastically since the 1800’s; how will they change 50 to 100 years from now? Listen to learn the most likely causes of death in the future and why.
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In the first segment Charlie explores a new source of protein and has our recipe of the week. In the 2nd segment Marianne talks about how future causes of death may be different for our children and grandchildren; and in our third segment Charlie ta...
How to Comfort Someone When They're Feeling Sad
Jun 21, 2024 Learn why it's important to just to "reach out and touch somebody's hand," and tips to make this world a better place, because you can!
Meh is a Yiddish word that has been adopted into English that expresses apathy or indifference. In the first half Charlie shares a resource to take your own emotional temperature along with changes to consider to manage your own Meh. But what can we do to have a positive effect on other people’s emotions when they are sad? There is an increasing body of evidence that supports the...
Why is Appropriate and Safe Pain Management Important? with Patrick Coyne
Jun 14, 2024Learn how your healthcare team ensures your safety while helping you meet your treatment goals in our final interview with an international expert on pain management.
This week is part three of our three-part interview series with Patrick Coyne, known worldwide for his expertise in pain management. The focus of this interview is the importance of appropriate and safe pain management.
Not being in pain is fundamental to having a good quality of life, and this is especially true at the end of life. Effective and compassionate management of pain may reduce complicated gr...
Duration: 00:31:43How Being In Pain Hurts You More than You Think - with Patrick Coyne
Jun 08, 2024If we delay effective pain management, does it do any harm? Learn the truth from our guest Patrick Coyne
This week is part two of our three-part interview series with Patrick Coyne, known worldwide for his expertise in pain management. The focus of this interview is about the harmful effects of being in pain and also the unexpected benefits when pain is managed.
In This Episode:
01:45 – Ghosts in Japanese Cultural History08:51 – Recipe of the Week, Hot Chocolate Lazagna10:46 – Interview: The Harmful Effects of Delaying Effective Pain Management31:21 – OutroSupport the show...
Duration: 00:32:55What are the Barriers to Pain Management at the End of Life? with Patrick Coyne
May 31, 2024World-renowned expert Patrick Coyne joins us for our three-part series on pain management
Not being in pain is fundamental to having a good quality of life, and this is especially true at the end of life. Effective and compassionate management of pain may reduce complicated grief for loved ones witnessing the death. Successful pain management also has to navigate the barriers created by measures to combat the opioid epidemic.
This week we are starting a three-part interview series with Patrick Coyne, known worldwide for his expertise in pain management. The focus of the first...
Duration: 00:32:22Ovarian Cancer: Recognize the Signs and Learn What You Need to Know to Get a Faster Diagnosis
May 24, 2024Ovarian Cancer is one of the most common gynecologic cancers, but 49% of women are diagnosed after it has already spread to distant sites. This is because many of the warning signs can be dismissed as a bowel disease or part of aging. Learn how to get a diagnosis sooner by recognizing symptoms and advocating for yourself when something seems very off.
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01:35 – Historical Examples of Funeral Food Offerings and Feasts04:06 – Recipe of the Week – South Dakota Frito Treats05:28 – Ovarian Cancer: What it is, Symptoms, and How to Get Diagnosed33:47 – Dick Johnson is Dead, a Do... Duration: 00:43:13How to Discuss Hospice Care with a Hesitant Family Member
May 17, 2024Compelling Reasons to Give Hospice a Try – and Why it’s Not “Giving Up” on Life
When a family knows that a dying person needs hospice care but they are hesitant or resistant, it can be a challenging situation. This week we talk about the things to consider and discuss with the person facing the end of life. Remember that each family’s situation is unique, and open communication and empathy are crucial during this difficult time.
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05:38 – Recipe of the Week: Blueberry Banana Oatmeal08:05 – How to Stop Worry from Stopping Y... Duration: 00:39:06Mothers and Their Daughters, A Blessing and a Curse
May 10, 2024Mother’s Day can trigger complex emotions no matter what kind of relationship existed. Today we talk about how the loss of a mother can affect us, and how we can grow through it.
In This Episode:
02:58 – Recipe of the Week: Ex-Girlfriend’s Mom’s Salsa Fresca (Pico de Gallo)03:56 – An Obituary to Remember: Lois Ann Harry09:17 – The Physiology Behind the Mother -Daughter Connection12:28 – How the Death of a Mother Affects Daughters29:25 – Tips to Improve Communication with Mothers33:46 – Mother and Child Reunion35:42 – OutroMother-daughter relationships are among the most significant of our lives, but they can also be...
Duration: 00:37:17Why is the Death of a Sibling Different than Other Relationship Deaths?
May 03, 2024The death of your sibling may receive little social acknowledgement, but the can affect you in many ways. Learn why it can have a profound and unique impact.
This podcast is dedicated to Russell, the baby brother of Robert.
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The death of a family member can have a profound an...
Duration: 00:41:13Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease It
Apr 26, 2024Inflammation can be a killer – how do we combat it?
Together, diseases related to chronic inflammation account for 50% of deaths worldwide. The relation among obesity, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome is an interrelated mesh that can lead to an early death if we do not learn how to manage chronic inflammation.
In this Episode:
00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone00:20 – Intro02:30 – Discussion of Terri Schiavo Documentary09:10 – History of the Funeral Pall16:13 – What is Inflammation?37:31- Foods to Help with Inflammation47:25 – Recipe of the Week: whole grain bread loafSupport the...
Duration: 00:49:53Grief Groceries - Care Packages for the Bereaved
Apr 19, 2024Grief groceries are a meaningful and practical way to extend support to those navigating the challenging path of grief. The next time a loved one is going through a difficult time, skip the “let me know what I can do” offer and drop off grief groceries instead. Provide comfort and emotional support that is needed with a simple, yet meaningful and practical gesture. Listen to learn some great ideas on what to include in your "care package."
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Deaths by Firearm Violence: How Attention to Safety Can Make a Big Difference
Apr 12, 2024In 2020, firearms became the leading cause of death for American children and teens in the United States, overtaking motor vehicle accidents. Firearm violence - which includes accidental death related to firearms, suicide, mass shootings, and homicides - has become a health crisis. Many of these deaths are preventable with a few safety steps...learn what you can do in this episode.
We are not providing opinions about owning firearms, but rather to promote health and safety.
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00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone00:20 – Intro03:48 – Recipe of the Week, Ji... Duration: 00:27:47How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies
Apr 05, 2024Parental death in midlife may result in lingering feelings of loneliness, feeling alone on the earth for the first time in their lives. Their death can bring back memories of former losses, unresolved conflicts, and doubts about life’s purpose. Knowing that we are not alone as we struggle with this change in our life can help adjust to a world without our parents.
In this Episode:
00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone00:20 – Intro06:10 – Recipe of the Week, Ding Dong Cake08:11 – Palm Beach’s Pet Cemetery10:22 – Interview: Coping with the Death of a Complicat... Duration: 00:45:51Are You Prepared to Die? Get Ideas for Your Advance Care Planning
Mar 28, 2024When we plan for our inevitable death, we can make our end of life easier for our loved ones.
Life is hard, loss is hard, grief is hard. A final gift we can offer those who love us is to have our paperwork in order so they do not have to expend their energy on these details. Learn what kinds of things you can put in your advance care planning so healthcare decisions and your last wishes are honored.
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00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & St... Duration: 00:45:04Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators (ICD) and Things You Need to Know at End of Life
Mar 23, 2024Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) are a technology that many people have, especially if they survived cardiac arrest or have a heart condition that causes dangerous heart rhythms.
ICDs are a great technology, but at some point a decision may need to be made about continued use or turning it off. This show will help you understand the issues involved and five considerations for making this decision.
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You Can't Appease an Aggressor; How to Handle Aggressive Situations
Mar 16, 2024Learn Healthy Strategies to Deal with a Person with Anger Issues
Are you overwhelmed by the political climate, difficult people in healthcare, or even the person riding your bumper on the roadway? We take a look at WWII to learn why you can’t appease an aggressor, but also explore techniques to better navigate situations with someone who has anger issues.
In this Episode:
00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone00:20 – Intro02:24 – Nazi Concentration Camps on British Soil07:56 – History: Why You Can’t Appease an Aggressor18:32 – Strategies to Navigate an Aggressive... Duration: 00:29:13How to Preserve a Life through Digital Memorials
Mar 08, 2024Find connection and community through digital preservation and memorialization
People are more frequently choosing cremation over burial and in doing so, raises the question of memorialization. Digital memorials are the current answer to how to keep our memory alive without a gravesite to visit. The available options seem only to be limited by our imagination and the current technology available.
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00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone00:20 – Intro03:52 – John Green’s Paper Towns09:18 – Recipe of the Week: Southern Fried Cabbage11:02 – Interview: Digital Memorials44:51 – OutroSupport the show
What Factors are Causing Poor Health for Indigenous Americans?
Mar 01, 2024Indigenous Americans have higher rates of cancer, dementia, and diabetes compared to other US populations. How is this related to their historical experiences? We talk about an understandable distrust of the healthcare system and how it continues to impact tribes. https://bit.ly/49zPMy2
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00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone00:20 – Intro04:50 – Recipe of the Week: Pawpaw Cookies08:19 – Exploring Native American Health Disparities25:16 – Interview: Dr. Jeanna Ford on COVID impacts for tribes46:05 – Outro#nativeamerican #indigenous #tribalcustoms #healthcaredisparities #everyonedies #deathpositive #palliativecare #everydayisagift #grief #pawpaw #genocide #healthcaredisparities #historicaltrauma #restitution #COVID #indianschool...
Duration: 00:48:01What You Need To Know About Stomach Cancer, Part 2
Feb 24, 2024Learn all about stomach cancer treatment, symptom management, and end-stage disease.
In Part 1 we talked about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. This week for Part 2 of our discussion we review treatment options, symptom management, end-stage disease, and how you can support someone with stomach cancer.
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00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone00:20 – Intro02:18 – How to Lower Your Risk for Stomach Cancer09:50 – Recipe of the Week: Popcorn Balls12:39 – Stomach Cancer Treatment21:01 – Stomach Cancer Symptom Management33:14 – End-Stage Stomach Cancer41:49 – How to Support Someone with Sto... Duration: 00:54:35What You Need to Know about Stomach Cancer - Part 1
Feb 17, 2024 Learn all about stomach cancer risk factors, symptoms & diagnosis
Toby Keith died this month, 28 months after his stomach cancer diagnosis. Stomach cancer is the 5th most common cancer in the world, and anyone can get it. This is part one of a two-part review where we talk about risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, staging, and survival estimates. We also celebrate the life and poetry of Toby Keith.
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00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone 00:20 – Intro 05:59 - Remembering Toby Keith 17:16 - How to make Toby's Fried Bologna Sandwich... Duration: 00:54:19