Death and Dying in the Digital Age
They say we die twice: once when we take our last breath and again when our name is spoken for the final time. But in today's world, there's a third passing to consider - our digital death. Welcome to Death and Dying in the Digital Age, a podcast that explores the uncharted territory of our online afterlife. Join host Niki Weiss each week as she navigates the complexities of end-of-life planning, from safeguarding your individual legacy to ensuring your loved ones can access your important digital assets. Dive into the four pillars of comprehensive death planning - Legal, Financial, Physical, and Digital - and you’ll see that by addressing these crucial aspects, you'll gain peace of mind knowing that every facet of your life and legacy is accounted for. Be sure to check out our resources on digitallegacypodcast.com and subscribe today because, in the 21st century, even your online self needs an exit strategy.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
How Funeral Director Explains the Future of Death Tech & Ai | Matthew J. Grieco
Making that first call to a funeral director can feel overwhelming. In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, Niki Weiss speaks with Matthew Grieco — Progressive Funeral Director & Certif…
Can AI Preserve Our Consciousness After Death? A Conversation with Joshua Orsak
What if your digital self could outlive your physical body? In this mind-opening episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki Weiss talks with Joshua Orsak—AI developer, spiritual thinker…
Can AI Preserve Our Consciousness After Death? | Joshua Orsak
What if your digital self could outlive your physical body? In this mind-opening episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki Weiss talks with Joshua Orsak—AI developer, spiritual thinker…
How to Avoid Digital Scams in an Ai Era | Kurtis Baker
If the thought of estate planning, digital security, or talking with aging parents makes you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. In this insightful episode, host Niki Weiss sits down with private wea…
Death Bed Estate Planning | Greg Barnsdale
In this heartfelt episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki Weiss speaks with Greg Barnsdale: author, funeral director, and financial insider. The two explore the emotional and practic…
Everything You Need to Know about Ai Death Doula | Symon Braun Freck
In this thought-provoking episode of the Death & Dying in the Digital Age podcast, host Niki Weiss sits down with death tech innovator Symon Braun Freck to explore the intersection of art…
Terramation: How Human Composting Is Transforming Death Into Life | Brienna Smith
What if your final act could give life back to the earth? In this enlightening episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss speaks with Brienna “Brie” Smith, licensed funeral director and…
Social Security Secrets: Safeguard Your Legacy & Family's Future | Bob Goldberg, CFP
What happens to your Social Security when life takes an unexpected turn? In this eye-opening episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss welcomes financial planner Bob Goldberg, CFP to d…
From Griever to Grief Expert | Michelle Desmond
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss welcomes Michelle Desmond, a former corporate executive turned thanatologist, to explore death, grief, and the digital age. M…
From Griever to Grief Expert | Michelle Desmond, MBA, MS
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss welcomes Michelle Desmond, MBA, MS. A former corporate executive turned thanatologist, she and Niki explore death, grief, a…
Lost Stories & Last Goodbyes: Transforming Grief into Legacy | Su Park
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki welcomes Su Park, founder of Amori, a groundbreaking emotional legacy app helping parents preserve heartfelt messages for their chi…
Everything You Need to Know About Lady Bird Deeds | Michelangelo Mortellaro, Esq
In this must-listen episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki chats with estate planning attorney and viral TikTok educator Michelangelo Mortellaro about the urgent need for proacti…
Stroke Doctor's Urgent Plea: Why You Must Create an Advance Care Plan | Michael Madison, MD
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki sits down with Dr. Michael Madison, a neurointerventional surgeon and founder of Thanacare, to explore the urgent need for advanced…
How to DIY Your Will or Trust | Cody Barbo
In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki talks with Cody Barbo, CEO and founder of Trust & Will, the nation’s leading online estate planning platform. Together, they explore how digit…
My STUFF - What Happens After I'm Dead | Ray Nugent
In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki chats with expert estate appraiser Ray Nugent from Value Pros about the critical importance of estate planning, downsizing, and asset valuat…
Dying Young with a Family | Crista Hermance, Esq
In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki sits down with Crista Hermance, Esq, widely known as the Estate Planning Mom (www.estateplanningmom.com), to discuss the critical importance o…
Honoring Our Pets in Their Final Days | Dr. Faith Banks
In this powerful episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki welcomes Dr. Faith Banks, DVM, CHPV, a hospice veterinarian from Toronto, to discuss the emotional and practical aspects of…
Why Everyone Dies—And How to Prepare for It | Marianne Matzo
In this powerful episode of Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki sits down with Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN—palliative care expert, nurse, and host of Everyone Dies Podcast—to explore the complexities o…
How to Navigate the Password Sh*t Show | David Cox
In this eye-opening episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, Niki sits down with YouTube tech expert David Cox to tackle one of the most overlooked aspects of end-of-life planning: your digit…
Dying to Learn about Medicare | Sylvia Gordon
In this insightful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss sits down with Sylvia Gordon, an expert in Medicare, Social Security, and estate planning. With over 30 years of experience…