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
Using a Death Doula to Support Your Soul's Journey | Christopher Robbins
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss dives into the transformative journey of Christopher Robbins, founder of Soul Degree and a certified death doula. Together, the…
How to Protect Your Business and IP in Case of Death | David Postolski
In this insightful episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki Weiss is joined by corporate and intellectual property attorney David Postolski to tackle the often-overlooked yet critical…
Gamifying End-of-Life Conversations
In this episode, host Niki interviews Lisa Pahl, LCSW and co-creator of the Death Deck—a card game designed to make difficult conversations about death approachable, and even fun. Lisa, a hospice s…
Death and Dying in the Digital Age Trailer
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 t…
Creating Legacy Through Music
In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss explores the profound intersection of music therapy, end-of-life care, and lasting legacies with accomplished music therapists Brooke an…
Dating After Death: Finding Love After Unexpected Loss
In this episode, we explore the deeply personal journey of dating after loss with relationship expert Whitney Kobrin, who shares her own transformative story of finding love again after her husband's…
A Futurist's Take on Ethics and the Evolution of Death Tech
Join us as we slide into the world of death technology and digital legacies with Dr. Sarah Parker Ward, an end-of-life strategist and professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Parker Ward sh…
How to Protect Your People, Places, Things, and Docs When You’re Gone | Glenn Shimkus
In this episode of Death & Dying in the Digital Age, host Nikki chats with Glenn Shimkus, founder of Prisidio and former DocuSign executive, about the urgent need to plan for life’s unexpected even…
The Rise of Natural Burials and Eco-Friendly Farewells
Discover the growing movement that's revolutionizing how we think about our final farewell. In this episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, funeral celebrant and green burial advocate Carin Bo…
Divorce and Death: Planning for Life’s Toughest Transitions
What do divorce and death have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of "Death, Dying & The Digital Age," I was joined by Catherine and Karen from My Divorce Solution to explore the u…
The Unique Gift of the Memoir
What stories do you have to leave behind? In this episode, Jennifer Crosswhite, author and CEO of Tandem Services Inc., shares insights about the profound importance of documenting your life for futu…
Unclaimed Assets When You Die | Michael Zwick The Probate PI
In this powerful episode of Death and Dying in a Digital Age, host Niki chats with special guest Michael Zwick, a licensed private investigator specializing in probate and unclaimed assets. Michael d…
Death and Business Continuity
When tragedy strikes at work, are you prepared for the aftermath? In this episode, Bill Prehl shares his experience of losing a crucial team member and the chaos that ensued. Discover how the unexpec…
Retaining Digital Assets After Death
In this episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki Weiss delves into the often-overlooked world of digital legacies with tech expert Jacki Roach. Discover why your online presence doesn…
Preplan Your Funeral
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a modern funeral home? Join host Niki Weiss as she explores the evolving world of end-of-life planning with funeral director Matthew J. Grieco. Discove…
Medical Aid in Dying: My Best Friend's Journey | Bradley Berman
What does it mean to die with dignity in the digital age? In this powerful premiere episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Nikki Weiss sits down with filmmaker Bradley Berman to discuss his de…