Talk Deathy to Me

In this episode, we dive into the real-life accounts of animals who seemed to sense death coming long before any human could. There’s Oscar the Cat, who curled up beside nursing home patients in Rhode Island—and was almost never wrong about who was about to die. Dogs who jolted their owners awake moments before fatal heart attacks. Pets who discovered hidden cancers, years before doctors could. And the science (and mystery) behind ...

Inspired by a listener’s comment, we dive into the strange world of posthumous marriage—when “I do” happens after death. Sheila explores the tragedy of loved ones lost too soon, the cultural roots of this practice in China, Sudan, France, India, and even America, and why these unions exist at all. Kaylee reminds us to not judge with the “don’t yuck someone’s yum” approach, while Kelsey can’t help but question if some of these marri...

The process of diagnosing cancer is never straightforward—it’s a mix of medical steps, emotional weight, and the unknown. Sheila outlines how it unfolded when her husband was diagnosed, giving listeners an intimate view of the waiting, testing, and results. Kaylee grounds the conversation with clear explanations of the medical reality, walking through symptoms, scans, and what patients and families can expect. And Kelsey throws in ...

They say you die when your body dies, then again when the last person speaks your name. It is the five year anniversary of Shane’s death, and this week’s episode is full of memories, laughter, a few tears, and of course, moments of “I wonder what he’d say”. 

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We're back from our summer break! Dive into the world of the Algea with us—the spirits of pain, grief, and sorrow in Greek mythology. Born from Night itself, the Algea walked among the grieving and the wounded, reminding the ancient Greeks that suffering was as natural and inevitable as the dark.

Kelsey shares their mythological origins, how the Greeks understood and lived with sorrow, and even what modern psychology can tell us abo...

If you're needing to "let it all out on paper" but don't know where to start, start here! This episode gives questions for journal prompts to get the grief moving.

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What if you knew someone was going to die — before it happened? In this episode, Kaylee and Sheila dive into an anonymous listener story that sparks a conversation about the strange pull some people feel right before a loved one passes. From the urge to call, to the sudden need to visit someone’s bedside, they explore the theory that dying people may somehow “choose” who is with them in their final moments.

Is this an intuitive gift...

Some children speak of past lives with startling detail—names, places, causes of death, even people they claim to have loved before. Are they just imaginative… or is something bigger at play?

In this episode, Sheila and Kaylee explore the strange and fascinating world of children who remember past lives. They talk about why these memories might surface in childhood, the common threads researchers have found, and how to tell the diff...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes sensitive discussion around neglect and substance use.

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Kaylee and Sheila read and discuss a story from an anonymous listener in this week's episode! This listener’s experience becomes a mirror, showing how healing can begin even as grief l...

Trigger warning: this episode discusses infertility & loss of pregnancy.

This week, Kaylee and Sheila are joined by family friend—and Kaylee’s high school bestie—Jessica. Their friendship goes all the way back to freshman year, but Jess’s journey with grief goes back just as far. From losing her mom as a teen, to navigating infertility and pregnancy loss, and most recently, losing her father while pregnant with her rainbow baby,...

Grief doesn’t haunt like a ghost—it lingers like a shadow. In this episode, the girls talk about what it really means to live with loss every day. Explore the quieter moments of mourning: spotting a bird your dad always wanted to see, navigating new relationships without him, and remembering a small act of kindness in your husband’s final days.

Kaylee, Kelsey, and Sheila laugh through tears as they share the unexpected, everyday way...

In this nightmarish episode, Kelsey dives into one of folklore’s most gruesome creatures aloud to Kaylee and Sheila—the skinless, corpse-rotting terror known as the Nuckelavee.

Born from the dark shores of the Orkney Islands, the Nuckelavee is part horse, part man, and all rot. But is it just a monster story… or a reflection of how we process disease, death, and decay?

Together, the trio dives into its chilling origins, how it might’...

When someone signs a Do Not Resuscitate order, it’s supposed to be the final say. But what happens when family members, doctors, or even strangers override that decision—whether out of love, fear, or control?

In this episode, Kaylee walks Kelsey and Sheila through realities where DNRs were ignored, exploring the ethical, legal, and emotional fallout. From stories of unwanted revivals to the murky space between consent and panic, we’...

Pack your black hats and walking shoes—Sheila, Kaylee, Kelsey, and Alan hit the road for a haunted history adventure through Boston and Salem! From revolutionary gravesites and midnight ghost tours to the chilling legacy of the Salem Witch Trials, the crew explores the darker corners of America's past. Expect spooky stories, historic sites, questionable reenactments, and lots of laughs along the way.

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Today, Sheila, Kelsey, and Kaylee explore what it’s like when the world moves on after your loss—and you don’t. They share Lilly’s story as a way into discussing the power of celebrating a loved one’s birthday instead of their death day, how to talk to children about grief early on, and the ripple effects of loss through generations. The girls also open up about how surprisingly easy—and important—it can be to talk about death, and...

Kaylee shares a few heartfelt listener-submitted stories—real experiences of grief, resilience, and reflection. These stories spark an honest conversation with Kelsey and Sheila about the things they wish they’d known during their own grief journeys. These are grief for things like loss of self, abusive relationships, lost loved ones, and more. From practical tools to personal insights, the trio explores what helped, what didn’t, a...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics of death, suicide, and emotional distress, which may be difficult for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit ⁠988lifeline.org⁠ for free, confidential support.

Why have so many cultural icons died at 27? In this episode, Kelsey explores the lives and deaths of artists, musicia...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses topics of death, suicide, and emotional distress, which may be difficult for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support.

Julius Caesar gasping “Et tu, Brute?”. Cleopatra clutching a venomous snake. Rasputin rising from poison, bullets, and ...

In this episode, Kelsey shares a beautiful and honest email from listener Marcea, who opens up about the loss of her husband and the complicated mix of grief, guilt, relief, and healing that followed. Sheila, Kaylee, and Kelsey's conversation gets real about the unglamorous side of caregiving, those strange moments of peace after loss, and how hard it can be to restart life on your own terms. They discuss how relatable Marcea’s...