Good Grief
In “Good Grief” we explore issues related to death by interviewing local government officials, hospice professionals, faith leaders, caregivers, and so many more. Produced by the Guilford County Register of Deeds, this podcast aims to promote community resources and to give listeners the knowledge and support they need to be better prepared for end of life issues.
Episodes
In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, we speak with Patti Gasparello. Patti is the Director of Kids Path with AuthoraCare where she deals with the areas of bereavement and counseling relating to children.
In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, we speak with Risa Hanau, Director of Education for AuthoraCare Collective. We learn about palliative care and hospice care, and when and why these services are utilized.
In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, we speak with Kristie Yeatts, Bereavement Counselor for Trellis Supportive Care. We will be discussing resources in our community to help with pet loss for children, adults and seniors.
Guilford County EMS Director Jim Albright joins Jeff in this episode to talk about how first responders deal with end of life issues. We learn about the importance of the MOST document (link), the relationship between EMS and the police, who gets an autopsy, and more in this episode of “Good Grief.” For answers to some frequently asked questions about the MOST form, read this document.
In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Jorge Ortega, the Animal Services Director for the Guilford County Animal Services Department. They talk about pet loss and resources available to the Guilford County community to help in dealing with pet loss.
In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Michael Moye, the Cemetery Superintendent for the City of Greensboro. They discuss city funeral options in Greensboro, cost of cremation, exhumation, and disinterment.
In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Robert Shelly, Director of Guilford Counties Veteran's Services. They talk about services the county offers to veterans and especially the assistance to their loved ones after their passing.
In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Darren Shell, a suicide loss survivor and the author of 317: a Suicide Loss Survivor Story. He is also an integrated facilities designer for Cone Health and part of the development team for the peer-to-peer suicide prevention app, We Care. They talk about death by suicide, dealing with grief, and the stigma of suicide loss.
[03:08] Why Darren settle...
In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Chase Holleman, the program director for the Guilford County Solution to the Opioid Problem, GS STOP. They talk about the opioid pandemic in Guilford County, the syringe exchange program, and the effects of stigma in drug and substance rehabilitation.
[02:54] Terminal Illness and End of Life Issues
[06:27] Chase's Opioid Use and Dealing with Undiag...
In this episode of the Good Grief Podcast, Jeff Thigpen and Carly Malcolm talk to Sarah Williams, the North Carolina Funeral Consumers Alliance president. They talk about Death Cafes, the Funeral Consumers Alliance, and the legal process behind burying a loved one in your backyard.
[02:43] Sarah's Interest and Passion for Death
[04:05] The Funeral Consumers Alliance (FCA)and Why It's Important
[07:44] The Merger of FCAs Across S...
Jeff and Carly talk to Rev. Randall Keeney of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church about the concept of natural burials and the All Souls Natural Burial Association. This alternative to embalming and cremation is more affordable and a more environmentally friendly way to “return to the Earth.” Rev. Keeney also discusses his faith and the Christian belief that death is a part of eternal life. You can learn more about this eco-friendly alte...
Dianne Person, the founding director of Elon University’s Anatomical Gift Program, joins Jeff and Carly in this episode about giving one’s body to science. Anatomic donors or “silent teachers” continue to make a positive impact on the world after their death by enabling undergraduate students to learn invaluable lessons that prepare them to be better healthcare providers. To learn more about this program, please visit https://www.e...
Funeral director Al Lineberry of Hanes Lineberry Funeral Home talks in this episode about his experience going into the family business. Al’s family has provided funeral, cemetery, and cremation services for Greensboro and the surrounding area since 1919. His love for the community and his own experience with loss inform the way he helps families say goodbye to their loved ones. For more information about the stages of grief mentio...
In this episode, Jeff and Carly welcome Rev. Bradley Hunt, a local community activist and assistant pastor at New Light Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Hunt discusses what drew him to the ministry, his love and appreciation for the Black Church, and his experience working in a funeral home and going through the funeral directors program. We also scratch the surface in talking about institutional racism and structural barriers to he...
Jeff is joined by Betsy Gamburg, director of Jewish Family Services in Greensboro, to discuss Jewish traditions around death and the services offered by JFS. Betsy gives us some great insight into these traditions and explains “the greatest mitzvah,” caring for and preparing the body after someone has died. For more information on Jewish Family Services, visit http://www.jfsgreensboro.org/.
Jeff and Carly welcome Lisa Lundeen, lead chaplain at Moses Cone Cancer Center in Greensboro, to talk about her work supporting patients through their journey with cancer. She also explains the importance of cultural competency in end-of-life care and discusses the support resources available to patients, loved ones, and staff.
Rev. Brooks Johnson joins Jeff and Carly to talk about his role as a Clinical Chaplain at High Point Medical Center. Father Brooks works directly with patients, families, and healthcare workers at some of their most difficult moments. We discuss what a chaplain is, Father Brooks’ holistic approach to spiritual care, and crises of faith and other challenges at the end of life.
Jeff and Carly welcome Jodi Kolada of Well Spring Solutions on this episode of the Good Grief Podcast. Jodi works as the Director of Business and Caregiver Outreach at Well Spring Solutions and frequently works to support caregivers of older adults with dementia. To access caregiver resources from Well Spring Solutions and to watch video interviews about local community-based services, visit www.well-springsolutions.org/caregiver-r...
Pam Strader joins the Good Grief Podcast in this episode to talk about the challenges and joys of being a caregiver for her father. Pam has served as a minister at West Market Street United Methodist Church and her faith plays an important role in her outlook in life. She finds comfort in the knowledge that this is a season of their lives in which she and her family can learn and grow, even in the face of isolation and the loss of ...
Rev. Odell Cleveland’s latest book “It’s My Turn Now: Caregiving 101” is the topic of this episode. Odell joins Jeff and Carly to share stories of his journey as a caregiver-- from his upbringing in Charleston, SC, to later navigating the challenges of caring for his aging mother with his siblings, and all of the lessons he’s learned along the way. Purchase your copy here.
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