Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -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.
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How To Navigate The World Of Those Who Claim To Communicate With The Undead
August 27, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBCan we communicate with the undead? Mediums claim to be a conduit but there is also opportunity for frauds. Bereaved are the most vulnerable as they seek to connect with a recently lost loved one. Learn what to look for and more from today's guest. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
What you need to know before you go shopping at a legal dispensary
August 20, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBAre you wanting to utilize CBD therapy but find yourself overwhelmed? Legal dispensaries can be very intimidating. We're here to help! Listen to learn how cannaboids affect the body and all about the choices so you can become an informed consumer. Be sure to also check out the transcript and linked resources on our website. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
What Happens to Debt and Credit After Death?
August 15, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBWhen a loved one dies, the last thing you want to think about is the person's finances. However, it's important to understand what happens to credit and debt after death and get resources to help. Learn ways to preserve roses from a funeral and about...death by chicken! Be sure to visit the website for videos, links and more! Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
How to understand life expectancy
August 06, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn 2020 the US life expectancy declined by 1.5 years, the steepest drop since WWII, and second largest decline since the 1918 influenza pandemic. How do we interpret the statistics, and what does it mean? Listen to find out. (Educational content starts at 5:00) Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Why We Are Here?
July 30, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBHave you wondered why the Everyone Dies team are working so hard at producing education about terminal illness, death, dying, and bereavement? There are probably times they wonder why themselves, but this is a group of very dedicated people! Listen to find out! Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Big Girls Do Cry
July 23, 2021 23:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBHow do we handle change? There are a lot of situations besides serious illness and death of a loved one that puts us in situations where change is required from us. Listen to our guest as his positive attitude is an inspiration! Be sure to visit the site for links of Keith singing. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
A Stroke of Luck
July 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBWhat is it like to have a stroke? Find out as we interview Janet Douglas about her experiences and challenges of rehabilitation after a right-sided stroke. Learn about this type of stroke of how it affects the body. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Courage in the Face of Lung Disease
July 09, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an interstitial lung disease (ILD) that does not have a known cause. People have symptoms of worsening difficulty breathing, worsening lung function, and poor outcomes. There is no treatment, but lung transplant can help manage the symptoms of difficulty breathing. Stevan shares his courageous journey with the disease, and things he has learned about life since his diagnosis. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click o...
Enhancing Lives with Dignity Therapy
July 02, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBHow can we make the end of life meaningful, retaining dignity, honor, respect, and esteem? We discuss a concept called Dignity in Care - practical ideas and tools to support a culture of compassion and respect throughout the health care system - and interview Dr. Harvey Chochinov, who developed a Dignity Therapy program in Manitoba that is replicated worldwide. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
The New Alzheimer's Drug
June 25, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBThe FDA recently approved a new drug (Aduhlem) for Alzheimer's, but is it really of benefit? What are the risks? Learn more about the background of clinical trials, the FDA approval, and things you need to consider if you or a loved one has Alzheimer's Disease. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Midwives for the End of Life
June 18, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBEnd-of-life doulas (also called midwives) are similar to birth midwives - they advise and advocate for a client's wishes; in this case, how they perceive a "good death." We also interview Linda Barnard, an end-of-life doula living in southern California. Learn about doulas and their role in our healthcare system. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Planning a Memorial Ceremony for Your Pet
June 11, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBToday we are talking with a Lucy Morganstern, a pet doula. Pet doulas complement end of life care for a pet, supporting both the animals and their owners with compassionate care, and help the owners memorialize the pet when they die. Listen to learn more about Lucy's work and what a pet doula can offer you. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Communication with a Loved One After their Death
June 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBHave you had a loved one who communicate with you after their death? In this episode we explore after death communications (ADC) - direct contact from someone who has died. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Learn to Thrive with a Colostomy
May 28, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBWhether you or a loved one have a colostomy because of bowel inflammation, infection, injury, or cancer, learn about how to not just manage a colostomy, but inspiration to thrive with one! Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Nonpharmacological Management of Dementia
May 21, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBResearch indicates the environment can be at least as important as medications for managing dementia. Interventions will differ depending on the cause and stage of the disease. Learn all about what holistic options are shown to make a difference and how to use it in your situation. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
The Stages of Grief
May 14, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBWhat are the "normal stages of grieving" and how long do they last? The five-stage model is outdated and misunderstood. Listen to learn more about what grief is and how we heal. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Looking for Love after a Partner Dies
May 07, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIt's hard to move on after a partner dies. When do you start dating again? How do you know it is time? How do you avoid scams? These are questions we answer in this week's episode on entering the dating scene again. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Caring for the Caregiver
April 30, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBHow do you take care of the caregiver? As the pandemic stretches onward, nurses who were already short-manned are struggling with fatigue, complicated grief, and burnout. We talk about some of the challenges, self-care measures, and how we as a community can support our bedside heroes. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Can Miracles Happen?
April 23, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBDo miracles happen? Nancy had a growth in her bladder and was sent for surgery. When the surgeon opened her up to remove it, it was gone. The surgeon said it was one of the healthiest bladders he had ever seen. So, where did the tumor go? Listen to Nancy's story and more. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Parkinson's Disease
April 16, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBSymptoms of Parkinson's disease develop slowly over several years, and can include shaking, stiffness, difficulty with walking, balance and coordination. Marianne shares what is known about the disease, symptoms, and current treatment. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Understanding Lewy Body Disease
April 09, 2021 21:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBLewy Body Disease (LBD) is the second most common form of dementia, caused by protein deposits in the brain. Learn about how LBD affects the body and the course of the disease. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Coping with the Death of a Child
April 02, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBThe death of a child is a life-altering event for parents, leading to grief that is individual, intense, and long lasting. The death of a child goes against the “natural” order of life. The young are supposed to outlive the old. It radically changes future dreams as well as parents' present roles. We talk more about why it is so hard, and things that can help. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Odds and Ends
March 26, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBMarianne is out this week to rest her voice. Charlie stepped in to do a newsreel-style episode full of information on scams, magic mushrooms, Alzheimer's and dementia (even for pets!), preparation, poems, and can't-miss shows and movies! Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Writing an Obituary
March 19, 2021 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBWriting an obituary can be a challenge. An obituary is the story of a life - and writing one is an important way to honor and celebrate that life. Where do you start? We have some tips on ways to memorialize a loved one (or yourself) in an incredible way. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
What to expect during screening for memory loss
March 12, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBDo you or a relative think you may have memory and thinking problems? Learn what to expect in screening in this episode. We talk about the role of depression, cognitive tests, brain imaging, and other tests that will be used to diagnose dementia or other possible causes. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Alzheimer's Disease
March 05, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBMore than 6 million people currently live with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. Learn about symptoms, causes, treatments and self-care. Visit our website for more resources and links. This is the first in our series about dementia. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Caregiver Grief and Burnout
February 27, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBCaring for the dying or critically ill can cause significant distress for health care providers, but even more so for family members in the role as a caregiver. Marianne shares about the complex challenges facing caregivers and ways to cope. Be sure to visit our website for additional resources. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Left-Sided Stroke
February 13, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBA stroke is an injury to the brain caused by a change in blood supply, such as from a blood clot or burst in a vessel that feeds the brain. We talk about left-sided strokes and the impact it can have on the body - physically, cognitively and emotionally. Listen to ways to help a survivor through the recovery process. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Research Updates
February 06, 2021 22:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBWhat lifestyle choices increase your risk for chronic disease? To answer that we take a look at findings from the Nurse's Health Studies. The first study was established in 1976, and recruited nurses to participate through their lifespan for longitudinal data. The study is now in its third generation, with 280,000 participants. Listen to Marianne and Charlie as they share the findings. (Education starts at 14:36) Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click...
"Mom's Assisted Death"
February 03, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode we talk about how a daughter responds to her mother's search for assisted death. Her story is an informative one if you or a family member are considering assisted death. Please visit our website for resources and other discussions on this topic. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Euthanasia
January 22, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week we take a difficult walk through the ideas of medical aid in dying, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. Euthanasia is taken from the Greek word euthanos, which means “good death.” Is it really necessary to actively kill a person in order for them to have a “good death”? We talk this week about how euthanasia programs have been wrongly used in recent history. Join us for this fascinating discussion of hastening death in the face a terminal illness and under what, if any, circumsta...
Euthenasia
January 22, 2021 18:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week we take a difficult walk through the ideas of medical aid in dying, assisted suicide, and euthanasia. Euthanasia is taken from the Greek word euthanos, which means “good death.” Is it really necessary to actively kill a person in order for them to have a “good death”? We talk this week about how euthanasia programs have been wrongly used in recent history. Join us for this fascinating discussion of hastening death in the face a terminal illness and under what, if any, circumsta...
Ways to Lessen Fatigue
January 15, 2021 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBFeeling like you're running on empty? Have a habit of pushing those RPM's? Or maybe you let the "car" sit too long and the battery goes dead! This is part two on our discussion of fatigue. Fatigue can be improved by finding an energy balance between rest and activities. We discuss the role of inactivity, anemia, poor sleep, depression, and anxiety, as well as tips to manage. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our p...
When Someone You Love Dies from an Overdose
January 08, 2021 20:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBOverdose deaths are on the rise, leaving loved ones struggling with their unexpected death. Learn more about the complicated grief that follows, and ways to move past the stigma, blame, isolation, and shame that may come with their death. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
What Causes Fatigue
January 02, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBBaby, I'm sooooo tired! Fatigue goes well beyond normal tiredness. Learn what it is and the many causes, including imbalances and recovery from treatments. We also talk about Swedish funeral glögg and some interesting stories where people faked their own deaths! Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Episode 40: What Causes Fatigue
January 02, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBBaby, I'm sooooo tired! Fatigue goes well beyond normal tiredness. Learn what it is and the many causes, including imbalances and recovery from treatments. We also talk about Swedish funeral glögg and some interesting stories where people faked their own deaths!
Getting Through the Holidays
December 18, 2020 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBEven during the best of times, the holidays can be exhausting and stressful - even more so if you are mourning the loss of a loved one. We have tips on how to manage. We also have some crafts to remember a loved one by as well as a historic egg nog recipe! (Educational portion starts at 9:30 minutes.) Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Is there such a thing as life not worth living?
December 11, 2020 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB"To be or not to be?" We delve into this difficult question surrounding death with dignity and assisted death. Rejoin another fun Drinks with Death session and learn the most unhealthy choices (but possibly the most satisfying?) for holiday foods. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Children's Grief - Grieving at Different Ages
December 04, 2020 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBDo you know a child who lost a loved one or a dear pet? In this episode we talk about what children understand about death by age. Be sure to download the handout below for details on what children struggle with, behaviors you may not anticipate, and ways to help them through their grief. (Educational segment begins at 22 minutes) In our third segment, Marianne and Charlie act out a segment from Charlotte's Web reminding us that as Wilbur learns - like the first buds of spring - life co...
World AIDS Day
November 25, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBAn estimated 40 million people worldwide have died of AIDS since 1981, and an estimated 37 million are living with HIV, making it one of the most important global public health issues in recorded history. Despite recent improvements in treatment, the AIDS epidemic still claims an estimated two million lives each year, of which more than 250,000 are children. First recognized in 1988, World AIDS Day falls on December 1 each year. World AIDS Day is dedicated to spreading awareness of the AI...
Children's Grief
November 19, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBChildren understand death and grieve differently. Learn how to talk to them and help them in their grieving process. Be sure to visit our website for wonderful resources - websites, books, apps, and movies to help.
Children's Grief - How Children Perceive Death
November 19, 2020 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBChildren understand death and grieve differently. Learn how to talk to them and help them in their grieving process. Be sure to visit our website for wonderful resources - websites, books, apps, and movies to help. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Huntington's Disease
November 13, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBHuntington's disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. We discuss what it is like to live with the disease, how it is inherited, and challenges for caregivers. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Adult Orphan
November 07, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBDeb Del Vecchio-Scully, a licensed professional counselor and trauma specialist, says, “the loss of our parents — becoming an adult orphan — is a defining moment and changes the landscape of our lives.” Why is the death of a parent such a profound loss? Learn about feelings that may well up (some unexpected!) and some tools to help with the grief. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Remembering the Dead
October 29, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBDia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead - has beautiful traditions to honor and remember the dead. We talk about beliefs, foods, drinks, and how to make an ofrenda or altar to celebrate loved ones. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
Recurrent Cancer
October 23, 2020 23:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBBeing diagnosed with cancer is very scary. But for those who have already defeated it, the fear it will return always looms over them. Learn why cancer can return, how physicians monitor for recurrence, and how to be proactive in reducing your risk. We also talk about the interesting history of "sin eating", have a sinful recipe of our own, and Charlie acts out a scene from Our Town, the Pulitzer-winning play by Thornton Wilder. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at mail@every1...
Hospice Care
October 16, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBWhat should one expect if a family member is discharged to hospice? We talk about this as well as some resources to help caregivers as we revisit the concept of hospice, this time from the perspective of a family member who is taking care of a loved one.
The Expectations of Hospice Care
October 16, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBWhat should one expect if a family member is discharged to hospice? We talk about this as well as some resources to help caregivers as we revisit the concept of hospice, this time from the perspective of a family member who is taking care of a loved one. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at [email protected] Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!
The Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
October 09, 2020 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBAs COVID-19 becomes more prevalent, we are discovering there is a surprising subset of young, healthy people who can also get very sick, or have mild initial symptoms, but have long-term effects. The people who also were hospitalized have long recoveries, due to the ravages of COVID, the body's immune response, and the treatment to keep them alive. We talk about "Long Haulers" and what is known about the long term effects of this novel virus. We also talk about Hispanic traditions to hono...
Organ Donation
October 01, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBMore than 100,000 people are waiting for donations in the United States. In 2019, nearly 11,900 people provided a life-saving donation upon their death, a record high, but still far short of what is needed. Many birth defects and diseases lead to organ failure and have no cure. Learn about organ transplants and why donors are so important. We also talk about the tradition of Shiva and celebrate the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. #OrganDonorsSaveLlives #OrganTransplant #RBG Follow us on Fa...