Dear Psychopomp: Let's Talk About Death

Dear Psychopomp: Let's Talk About Death

Candid and honest discussions about life, death, and everything in between. Hosted by a Death Doula from British Columbia, Canada

Episodes

May 1, 2025 54 mins

In this conversation, Dr. Robb Kelly shares his journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the role of childhood trauma in shaping behaviors and mental health. He discusses the importance of addressing the root causes of addiction rather than just the symptoms, and how nutrition and self-talk play crucial roles in recovery. 

The conversation also delves into the complexities of grief and its impact on the brain, highlighting th...

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Pope Francis, death, rituals, funerals, grief, healing, traditions, memorialization, transitions, ceremonies

In this conversation, Anne-Marie discusses the significance of rituals and ceremonies in marking transitions, particularly in the context of death and funerals. She emphasizes that funerals serve the living, providing a space for communal grieving and honoring the deceased. The discussion also explores modern methods of dispo...

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guided meditation, impermanence, self-discovery, mindfulness, breathing techniques, relaxation, mental health, spirituality, personal growth, meditation

In this episode, Anne-Marie leads a guided meditation focused on embracing the present moment and reflecting on the impermanence of life. Through a series of breathing exercises and visualizations, listeners are encouraged to connect with their bodies, acknowledge their mortality, a...

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Becky Robison (she/her) is a writer living in Louisville, Kentucky. A graduate of UNLV’s Creative Writing MFA program, her work has appeared in Salon, Slate, Business Insider, and elsewhere. She’s also the mind behind My Parents Are Dead: What Now?—a project that aims to help people navigate the dizzying labyrinth of post-death bureaucracy based on her own experience. Her book My Parents Are Dead: What Now? A Practical Guide to You...

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In this week's solo episode, we dive into what you can reasonably expect from life, from yourself, from others, and from loss.

Then I ramble for a bit about things I'm passionate about because I don't want anyone to feel like they're alone.

You can find me online at www.dearpsychopomp.com

or contact@dearpsychopomp.com

I hope your weekend is gentle and full of opportunities ♡

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In this episode, I have the opportunity to sit down with Joél Simone Maldonado and squee in her presence.  We talk about her career, her story, her opinions, and so much more.  

Joél Simone Maldonado, affectionately known as The Grave Woman, brings over a decade of groundbreaking expertise and innovation to the fields of end-of-life, death and grief care. As a sacred grief care practitioner, licensed funeral director and embalmer, a...

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Sit down with Lou and I as we talk about being the Glass Child, loss of a sibling, and recreating ourselves one day at a time.

Lou Bowers  is an award-winning marketer. She has been published in a variety of newspapers and magazines, including She Owns It And Get Griefy magazine. 
Lou was recently featured on a billboard in Times Square during the launch of a book she co-authored Resilient AF stories of resilience Volume 2. She ...

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This day, I really felt like I needed a parent. 

We also go over creating a foundational belief system to help with not being afraid of death.

You can find me online at www.dearpsychopomp.com

or contact@dearpsychopomp.com

I hope your weekend is gentle and full of opportunities ♡

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March 28, 2025 60 mins

Paula Jane Newman sits down with me to talk about using humor through grief, and why laughter is the best medicine.

Paula can be found online at paulajanenewman.com

You can find me online at www.dearpsychopomp.com

or contact@dearpsychopomp.com

I hope your weekend is gentle and full of opportunities ♡

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March 17, 2025 13 mins

Come with me on a journey to help remember what is really important to you, and what you can let go of.

You can find me online at www.dearpsychopomp.com

or contact@dearpsychopomp.com

I hope your weekend is gentle and full of opportunities ♡

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March 14, 2025 64 mins

Join myself and Tony Lynch as we discuss grief, loss, inspiration, and life.

Find this episode on your favorite podcast platform or click here:

https://linktr.ee/dearpsychopomp

Tony Lynch is an amazing soul doing amazing things - he can be found online at 

Insta: mensgriefsupport

FB: Tony Lynch, Global Grief Network, Grief Let's Talk About It podcast

YouTube: Grief Let's Talk About It podcast

or on LinkedIn: Tony Lynch 

you can a...

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March 14, 2025 59 mins

Discussion with Stacey Olson-Steele on why collaboration is so important in business and at home - and how it can change your mental health. 

Stacey can be found at www.collaborativelead.ca

You can find me online at www.dearpsychopomp.com

or contact@dearpsychopomp.com

I hope your weekend is gentle and full of opportunities ♡

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March 13, 2025 34 mins

Discussions with a Death Doula

Listen to this if you want to be a Death Doula, are thinking of hiring one, or are simply curious what it means to do this work.

This episode covers the general feel for what a Death Doula does, how to find the right Doula for you, and more.

You can find me online at www.dearpsychopomp.com

or contact@dearpsychopomp.com

I hope your weekend is gentle and full of opportunities ♡

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March 9, 2025 5 mins

Psycho..what?!

You can find me online at www.dearpsychopomp.com

or contact@dearpsychopomp.com

I hope your weekend is gentle and full of opportunities ♡

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