Let's talk about death. It's a conversation many shy away from, but it’s something everyone will experience. In Sorry for Your Loss, we explore the questions we often avoid: What happens to a body after it’s taken away? How do you talk about death with kids? And what should you say—or not say—to someone in their final days?
Hosted by author and former media executive Denise Donlon and death care professional John Monahan, this podcast aims to normalize the inevitable and help us all navigate the often uncomfortable conversations surrounding death.
Join us as we explore what happens when you die, how to prepare, the costs of death care, the options for sustainable burials, and how professionals like embalmers cope with working in a death-centered industry. Through expert guests and candid discussions, Sorry for Your Loss pulls back the veil on the world of dying and death, offering a sensitive and informative approach to understanding what lies ahead.
This podcast is your user guide to the end—or beyond. Join us on this journey.
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Let's talk about death. It's a conversation many shy away from, but it’s something everyone will experience. In Sorry for Your Loss, we explore the questions we often avoid: What happens to a body after it’s taken away? How do you talk about death with kids? And what should you say—or not say—to someone in their final days?
Hosted by author and former media executive Denise Donlon and death care professional John Monahan, this podcast aims to normalize the inevitable and help us all navigate the often uncomfortable conversations surrounding death.
Join us as we explore what happens when you die, how to prepare, the costs of death care, the options for sustainable burials, and how professionals like embalmers cope with working in a death-centered industry. Through expert guests and candid discussions, Sorry for Your Loss pulls back the veil on the world of dying and death, offering a sensitive and informative approach to understanding what lies ahead.
This podcast is your user guide to the end—or beyond. Join us on this journey.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What does a good death look like, and who helps make it possible? In our first episode of Sorry For Your Loss, Denise and John explore the role of end-of-life doulas through the story of Shelley Carr, who cared for her partner Daniel after his glioblastoma diagnosis. With the support of end-of-life doula Sue Phillips, Shelley navigated the emotional and practical challenges of Daniel’s final days. Sue, who is the former vice president of the End-Of-Life Doula Association of Canada, shares how she came to this work, why talking about death matters, and how doulas offer presence, guidance, and comfort during life’s most difficult moments.
Visit the Mount Pleasant Group website for more information and resources.
Learn more about the End-Of-Life Doula Association of Canada
Check out Sue Philips’ recommendations: Hsien Seow and Dr. Sammy Winemaker’s book, Hope For The Best, Plan For The Rest and their podcast, The Waiting Room Revolution.
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