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.
Grief is more than just an emotional experience. It rewires the brain, changes how the body functions, and challenges us spiritually. Learn how to transform it with our guest Phil Cohen. https://bit.…
Oral Mucositis is probably the most common, debilitating complication of cancer surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. What is it, why is it common with cancer treatment, and what can you do about it? …
Can creative expression help you heal? Learn ways it can, and ideas to get you started. Grieving sister and aging pet owner Sarah shares "How to Say Goodbye." https://bit.ly/3Jn388H
Why Can Expressin…
Withdrawal of the very people you expect to support you in the cancer journey can sting...learn how to survive and also how to better support a friend with cancer. https://bit.ly/3HkXfbk
What is Cance…
Loss - especially traumatic loss - can trigger an existential crisis similar to a midlife crisis, but with the added dimension of grief. Our guest Phil Cohen shares his transformative grief journey. …
Can you take heartache and put it to verse? Our guest Gary Browe has written a poetry book on loss of all kinds and shared some of them in song: https://bit.ly/4lcd9Cx
The path to healing is a bumpy …
Did you know elder heat-related deaths have increased by 85% since 1990? This isn't just about air temperature; it's about the lethal combination of heat and humidity. Today we explore the often-over…
The goals you set today may start to resemble a life you can bear again...learn seven tips to help you along your grief journey. https://bit.ly/459zfAR
Start healing after loss with these gentle, prac…
Billy Joel recently had to cancel the rest of his tour following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). So what is NPH? Listen to learn. https://bit.ly/3Isn21n
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What is the role of PSA for early detection, and how does hormone therapy affect cancer patients? These are questions we dig into in this episode. https://bit.ly/4lC0ZUd
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Have you had the experience where you have more time in your past than you do in your future? If you have, you are not alone. Join us for a discussion with our resident singer/songwriter Mike Ward in…
Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 and a leading cause of accidental death. Learn how to reduce your and your family's risk. https://bit.ly/4jYEHuM
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Saul Bellow wrote, “Losing a parent is something like driving through a plate-glass window. You didn’t know it was there until it shattered, and then for years to come you’re picking up the pieces.” …
Marianne and Jeanna Ford discuss the Hulu Series "Dying for Sex," a true story about a 42 year old woman with recurrent breast cancer. https://bit.ly/3FQcND3
Several patients told Dr. Ford she had to …
Learn how mindfulness and community help us navigate the experience of grief
Grief can be a very lonely time for many people. We may feel like we do not want people around or just do not have the en…
Learn the terms healthcare teams use after cancer treatment is complete, and why they hesitate to use the word "cured." https://bit.ly/3FfnfUx
Advances in cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment h…
Charlie shares his thoughts on the Anniversary of His Son’s Death: https://bit.ly/4dn8RpU
Traumatic grief is grief and mourning over a death that came about in traumatic circumstances (e.g. sudden, su…
Chemotherapy not only changes how your brain thinks, it also impacts your emotional regulation. How do you manage brain fog and chemo rage? Listen to learn about ways to harness this emotional energy…
How does chemotherapy work and why does it cause side effects? We answer these questions and more in this episode as we continue our series about cancer with a discussion about chemotherapy. https:/…
Cancer cells often have ways to hide from immune cells. Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps our body's own defenses - "Natural Born Killers" - to more effectively fight the cancer.…