BONUS: Sarah Carter (Reflection)

#9 - Sarah Carter (Finding Peace After Great Loss)

In Episode #9 of When We Die Talks, Sarah Carter joins the conversation to share her journey through profound personal loss. Sarah reflects on losing her mother to cancer at a young age and the unexpected death of her father during the COVID era. These experiences sparked a deep exploration of mortality, spirituality, and what it means to live a meaningful life.Throughout the episode, Sarah and Zach discuss how grief changes over time, the value of spiritual curiosity, and the challenges of processing loss as an only child. Sarah also opens up about moments of connection she continues to feel with her parents and the ways these experiences have shaped her perspective on death. Whether you’re navigating your own grief or contemplating life’s bigger questions, this heartfelt discussion offers comfort, perspective, and inspiration.List of ResourcesSarah Carter (Instagram)The Healing OrderCenter for Action and ContemplationAfter by Bruce GreysonThis episode sponsored by The Deadbook: The Deadbook provides your loved ones with a framework, giving them space to grieve once that day comes. Visit thedeadbook.co and get started today. And just for listening, use the code ‘WWDT’ at checkout for 15% off. Stay Connected 💻 Website: whenwedietalks.com 📸 Instagram: @whenwedietalks 📰 Substack: When We Die Talks📚 Anonymous Book Recommendations 🎙️ Support the show on Patreon📧 Email: zach@whenwedietalks.com Want to share your thoughts? We want to hear from you! Call our voicemail at 971-328-0864 and tell us what you believe happens when we die. Your message might be featured in a future episode and could help inspire someone else on their journey. Or, if you're interested in having a full conversation, you can apply to be an anonymous caller at whenwedietalks.com. Have feedback about the show? Questions? Suggestions? Feel free to send a text or email—we’re always open to hearing what’s working and what’s not.

BONUS: Don Sires (Reflection)

In this reflection episode, I revisit my conversation with Don Sires, who shared his powerful journey living with ALS and his perspective shaped by the Baha’i faith. I highlight some of the key takeaways, like Don’s analogy of life as the "womb of the spiritual world," and how his resilience in the face of immense challenges offers lessons for us all.On a personal note, I share my recent struggles with an eye injury and how it brought up thoughts on aging and mortality. Don also posed some thought-provoking questions about life after death, the existence of God, and what evidence we look for to believe in more beyond this life.These insights allow me to connect more deeply with this project and with all of you listening. Let me know if these episodes resonate with you. Your feedback is always appreciated.List of Resources“To consider that after the death of the body the spirit perishes,” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá has said “is like imagining that a bird in a cage will be destroyed if the cage is broken, though the bird has nothing to fear from the destruction of the cage. Our body is like the cage, and the spirit is like the bird…if the cage becomes broken, the bird will continue and exist. Its feelings will be even more powerful, its perceptions greater, and its happiness increased…” (LINK)This episode sponsored by The Deadbook: The Deadbook provides your loved ones with a framework, giving them space to grieve once that day comes. Visit thedeadbook.co and get started today. And just for listening, use the code ‘WWDT’ at checkout for 15% off. Stay Connected 💻 Website: whenwedietalks.com 📸 Instagram: @whenwedietalks 📰 Substack: When We Die Talks📚 Anonymous Book Recommendations 🎙️ Support the show on Patreon📧 Email: zach@whenwedietalks.com Want to share your thoughts? We want to hear from you! Call our voicemail at 971-328-0864 and tell us what you believe happens when we die. Your message might be featured in a future episode and could help inspire someone else on their journey. Or, if you're interested in having a full conversation, you can apply to be an anonymous caller at whenwedietalks.com. Have feedback about the show? Questions? Suggestions? Feel free to send a text or email—we’re always open to hearing what’s working and what’s not.

#8 - Don Sires (Facing ALS and Mortality)

In this episode of When We Die Talks, I have an open and honest conversation with Don Sires about his experience with terminal diagnoses, including myelodysplastic syndrome and ALS. Don reflects on the impact these diagnoses have had on his perspective of life, death, and what happens after we die.We discuss his thoughts on how science and religion can coexist in the search for meaning, and how his spiritual beliefs from the Baha'i faith have shaped his understanding of immortality. Don also shares his practical approach to planning for death, explaining how living with an uncertain timeline has altered his relationships, his mindset, and his approach to life itself.This episode dives into some tough subjects with a sense of humor and honesty that I think you’ll really appreciate. Whether you’re curious about the intersection of science and spirituality, or simply interested in hearing a unique perspective on mortality, this conversation is sure to leave you thinking.This episode sponsored by The Deadbook: The Deadbook provides your loved ones with a framework, giving them space to grieve once that day comes. Visit thedeadbook.co and get started today. And just for listening, use the code ‘WWDT’ at checkout for 15% off. Stay Connected 💻 Website: whenwedietalks.com 📸 Instagram: @whenwedietalks 📰 Substack: When We Die Talks📚 Anonymous Book Recommendations 🎙️ Support the show on Patreon📧 Email: zach@whenwedietalks.com Want to share your thoughts? We want to hear from you! Call our voicemail at 971-328-0864 and tell us what you believe happens when we die. Your message might be featured in a future episode and could help inspire someone else on their journey. Or, if you're interested in having a full conversation, you can apply to be an anonymous caller at whenwedietalks.com. Have feedback about the show? Questions? Suggestions? Feel free to send a text or email—we’re always open to hearing what’s working and what’s not.