[FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON 1] In this solo episode, host Gaby shares her research into the contributing factors that led to changing perspectives on grief, death, and dying in Western Society. It wasn't always the case that grief, death, and dying were uncomfortable topics of conversation in Western Society. There was a time when elaborate rituals were practiced and death was seen as a natural, ordinary part of life that community members actively engaged with. Hear Gaby speak about some of the contributing change agents, such as: the Industrial Revolution the rise of individualism and secularism the pathologisation of grief the medicalisation of death Relevant articles: Victorian era: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/understanding-grief/201812/death-and-mourning-practices-in-the-victorian-age Changes in the Funeral Industry: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28395641/ End of life care: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5224187/ Prolonged Grief Disorder: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/prolonged-grief-disorder If this episode has brought up anything that you need further support with, then please talk to a trusted person or contact a support service, such as: Griefline - 1300 845 745 Lifeline - 13 11 14 Mensline - 1300 78 99 78 Connect with The Grief Cocoon: Download The Grief Cocoon app: https://urlgeni.us/TGC22 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegriefcocoon Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegriefcocoon/