Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

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

December 1, 2023 45 mins

The staff at Everyone Dies is taking a much-needed break this December, so we will be re-publishing some of our greatest hits with updated topical information as an introduction. This week we talk about the use of psychedelic drugs from the perspective of the scientist who legitimized the study of these drugs at Johns Hopkins University.

In this Episode:

  • 00:00 – Dr. Roland Griffiths on his psychedelic inquiry with terminal cancer
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 We talk about what research tells us about loneliness, and what you can do to combat it. We also share how some elders in China are overcoming societal norms to meet their needs. 

In This Episode:

  • 02:42 - The Fable of the Sand Dollar and Almond Sand Dollar Cookie Recipe
  • 05:29 - How Loneliness Affects Us and What to Do About It
  • 38:04 - China's Elder Game Shows Seek Connection
  • 49:07 - Outro

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 With the rise of fentanyl-laced drugs thought to be safe, the life you save could be closer to home than you think.

Drug overdose deaths reached another record level in the United States this spring, data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows, as 2023 is on track to be another devastating year amid the drug epidemic. More than 111,000 people died from a drug overdose in the 12-month period ending in...

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We explore the health disparities and what you can do to help for those with a learning disability, especially related to palliative and end of life care.

This week we are exploring the topic of having and terminal illness and how to get the information needed if you have a learning disability. Having a learning disability, or even several disabilities, isn’t related to intelligence. It just means that the person’s brain works diffe...

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The use of hot water for therapy and relaxation goes back centuries. We talk about the background of the modern hot tub and precautions to enjoy it safely. We also share recommendations about whether dogs should use a hot tub, and why you might want to find an alternative.

In This Episode:

  • 02:33 – The History of Hot Tubs
  • 11:17 – Recipe of the Week: Hot Tub Chicken
  • 13:35 – How to Use Hot Tubs Safely
  • 30:05 – Why Dogs Should Not Use Ho...
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We talk about the purpose of shrines, and one movement in particular that is making an impact to promote safe conditions for bicyclists.

In this Episode:

  • 03:31 – Recipe of the week: Stanley Tucci’s Martini
  • 06:54 – Overlooked Obituary: Hannie Schaft
  • 10:35 – Ghost Bikes and Memorial Shrines
  • 19:07 – Offbeat Obituary – William Ziegler
  • 21:25 – Outro

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Getting adequate, good quality sleep is vital to our physical and mental health. This week we chat with you about things you can do to achieve 8 hours of quality sleep so your body and heart can heal.

In this Episode:

  • 01:33 – Recipe: Croissant Breakfast Casserole
  • 03:45 – Origins of CSI
  • 12:29 – Good Sleep Practices for Physical and Mental Health
  • 31:06 – Ask the Ethicist – “What are your thoughts on the spouse of an early-o...
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The gilded pottery is once again whole but not after a long, careful process. It is similar to the hope offered after a long grief journey when we chose to face the pain instead of avoiding it.

In this Episode:
02:11 - Nana’s Golden Chiffon Cake and a Lesson in Grief
05:31 - An Herbalist Shares The Best Plants For Navigating Each Stage Of Grief
10:10 - Kintsugi and the Grief Process
20:38 - Ask the Ethicis...

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There's a vaccine that can prevent more than 90% of cancers caused by HPV, a virus family that affects nearly everyone once sexually active. Learn about the cancers it can cause and why this prevention is so valuable. 

In this Episode:

  • 1:22 - Recipe of the Week: Nutty Squirrel Bar
  • 2:27 - What Killed William Henry Harrison?
  • 9:11 - All about the HPV Virus and the Vaccine to prevent the cancers it causes
  • 55:37 - Ask the ...
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 Why do I need two different medications for cancer pain? We explain their different roles and how using them as prescribed can improve your quality of life. 

In this Episode: 

  • 01:18 - Pumpkin Spice Muffins
  • 02:14 - Angel's Share and Devil's Cut
  • 05:26 - A Swan Song - History of the Phrase
  • 13:08 - Managing Breakthough Cancer Pain
  • 24:24 -  Ask the Ethicist: "I'm Dying of Cancer. Do I have to Tell Anyone?&qu...
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September 22, 2023 34 mins

 Concerned about the immunity of you or a loved one? As fall is upon us, we have compiled all the latest information so you can decide about your participation in this year’s vaccinations.  We discuss the annual flu shot, a COVID booster, and the RSV vaccine. 

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September 15, 2023 36 mins

A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you die - anything from visiting a new country to learning a new skill. Why is this important? Listen to find out!

In this episode:

  • 04:53 Recipe of the Week - Bucket Cake
  • 05:28 The Bucket List - E1D Theater
  • 16:26 10 Reasons You Should Have a Bucket List
  • 25:25 "Instead Of Making A Bucket List, Here's What I'm Doing Before I Go” - an essay by Dr. David Meyers
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This week we celebrate the life of Jimmy Buffett as we also learn about Merkel cell carcinoma, the type of skin cancer that caused his death.  While we share his search for that lost shaker of salt, we also advocate for smart behaviors when exposed to the sun. 

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 What do you do when frontline chemotherapy fails to stop cancer from growing? Your care team may offer the decision between aggressive anticancer treatment or palliative and hospice care. We share the story of one patient as she determined what was most important to her with the help of her multidisciplinary care team. 

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We often use words like fighting, battle, and war for illness like cancer, but is it fair?  Battles have winners and losers, and our labels destine hard "fighters" to feel like a failure when illness advances.  The harm is treatment is continued to the bitter end at any cost: emotionally, socially and financially.  Can we do better?

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"Is chemotherapy going to help me? And if it’s not, why are they offering it?"  Palliative chemotherapy is often offered for those with widely metastatic disease to ease symptoms, but does it accomplish its goals? Learn what the science says.

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Is there a meaningful or beautiful peace of tattoo art special to you? You may be surprised to learn it can be preserved as museum-quality art after death! Learn all about it in this episode. We also have a tribute to Tony Bennett, who recently died at the age of 96.

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Anxiety and depression are common with loss of a loved one or chronic disease. Learn tips on how to find the exercise right for you, set realistic goals, and enjoy the process.

David Gillett talks about the studies that show definite benefits of exercise. He shared in several episodes and blogs about the sudden death of his wife, and told how exercise was a "lifeboat" to cope with the grief and gap in his life. Listen to h...

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One of the most respected professions deserves a sendoff with fanfare by a nurse honor guard.  We also celebrate nurses and their selfless service to society.

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Learn how to identify the early symptoms and causes of the second-most common cause of dementia behind Alzheimer's disease. We talk about ways to improve lifestyle to slow the progress, feature a poem about memory loss, and share the significance of Van Gogh's cypress trees.

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