The Doyenne of Death®

Do Not Ignore Your Mortality

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:07 +0000

Greg Barnsdale, author of Do Not Ignore Your Mortality: Practical Advice from a Funeral & Financial Insider, discusses end-of-life issues and how to be prepared.

Achieving a Good Death

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Chris Palmer, author of Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to End of Life, talks about the vital information in his new book. Learn about planning for a good goodbye.

Not Just a Widow Advice

Thu, 30 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Patty Desiderio and Doug Robinson, co-authors of The Not Just a Widow Guidebook, discuss transitioning life as a married person to a widow(er). We talk about financial, physical and emotional transitions and helpful tips. More information online at https://notjustawidow.com/.

Ernest Becker and The Denial of Death, Part Three

Thu, 16 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Greg Bennick, keynote speaker and biographer of Ernest Becker, talks about laughter and humor related to death. Learn more about Greg at https://www.gregbennick.com/.

Ernest Becker and The Denial of Death, Part Two

Thu, 09 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Greg Bennick, keynote speaker and biographer of Ernest Becker, discusses mortality, self esteem, and how our fear of death impacts our daily actions. Learn more about Greg at https://www.gregbennick.com/.

Ernest Becker and The Denial of Death, Part One

Thu, 02 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Greg Bennick, keynote speaker and biographer of Ernest Becker, discusses our understanding and fear of our mortality. Learn more about Greg at https://www.gregbennick.com/.

Wade Bergner - Children and Grief: The Mirror Box

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Wade Bergner, author of The Mirror Box, talks about ways to help children grieve.

Shared Death Experiences

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:00:00 +0000

William Peters, author of At Heaven's Door, talks about Shared Death Experiences.

Islamic Funeral Traditions Part 2

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Ahmad-Rufai Abdullah, founder of the Islamic Burial Society of North America, talks about Muslim funeral traditions.

Islamic Funeral Traditions Part 1

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Ahmad-Rufai Abdullah, founder of the Islamic Burial Society of North America, talks about Muslim funeral traditions.

Jewish Funeral Traditions Part 2

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000

David Zinner, founder of Kavod v'Nichum, continues the conversation about Jewish funeral traditions.

Jewish Funeral Traditions Part 1

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 07:00:00 +0000

David Zinner, founder of Kavod v'Nichum, talks about Jewish funeral traditions.

Greek Orthodox Funeral Traditions Part 2

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Father Conan Gill with St. George Greek Orthodox Church, continues the conversation about Orthodox funeral traditions.

Greek Orthodox Funeral Traditions Part 1

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Father Conan Gill with St. George Greek Orthodox Church, talks about Orthodox funeral traditions.

Facing Your Own Mortality Part 2

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jeffrey Piehler continues the conversation on how he faced metastatic cancer by building his own coffin and wrote a NY Times column about it.

Facing Your Own Mortality Part 1

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jeffrey Piehler faced metastatic cancer by building his own coffin and wrote a NY Times column about it.

Physical Impacts of Grief Part 2

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Diane Polasky, a death educator and acupuncturist, continues the conversation on how grief impacts the body. She talks about bodywork that helps release trauma and how to recognize when death is approaching.

Physical Impacts of Grief Part 1

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Diane Polasky, a death educator and acupuncturist, discusses how grief impacts the body. She talks about differences in anticipatory grief versus unexpected death grief.

Near Death Experiences Part 2

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Lee Witting, the host and producer of NDE Radio, continues the conversation about near death experiences.

Near Death Experiences Part 1

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Lee Witting, the host and producer of NDE Radio, talks about near death experiences.

Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral Part 2

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Funeral director and author Todd Harra talks about grave robbing, burial vaults, cremation, new funeral trends and more.

Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral Part 1

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Funeral director and author Todd Harra talks about ancient Roman rites that influence today's funerals, funeral gifts, military deaths and more.

Welcome to the Podcast!

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Gail Rubin introduces The Doyenne of Death® Podcast