A Life To Die For
A podcast about death, life and the idea that becoming friends with death might help us have more meaningful lives. Talking about it won't kill us but instead might help us live better...Presented to you by Melanie Leamy and Elodie Fuentes.artwork background: a painting by Lucy Baile
Episodes
12 episodes
Grounding techniques for stressful times
In the final episode in 2022 we have decided to share a recent master class, recorded by co host Melanie Leamy, on grounding techniques for stressful times. It has nothing to do with death and dying, but everything to do with how to live a good...
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Episode 10
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44:20
Endings And New Beginnings
In this episode we are talking about the experience of endings, new beginnings, and the transition period. A lovely and lively conversation between the two hosts with many examples from their own lives to illustrate the meaning of endings, new ...
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Episode 11
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55:15
The Five Remembrances: a reflective practice
In this episode, I am explaining the Buddhist contemplative and reflective practice of The Five Remembrances. This practice is designed to help us in developing more appreciation and gratitude for this life.
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Episode 10
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27:09
Interview with a Death Doula
An intimate conversation with Australian Death Doula and funeral celebrant Annie Wittlock about her experience of the Doula role and her thoughts on death and dying. Annie is a Buddhist practitioner herself but very open to all rituals that may...
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Episode 8
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34:01
Preparing for 2022: guided body scan meditation and reflection on what we really and truly want
In the first episode in 2022, we guide our listeners in a relaxing body scan meditation which helps to bring us right into the Now. During the final minutes of the episode we guide you in a short reflection which helps you to identify what is m...
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Episode 8
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33:59
Contemplating my own death
In this episode we talk about Elodie's experience with strong fear of "dying too soon" which lead to an inspiring conversation around the importance of living life fully, the uncertainty that comes with not knowing how long we will be alive, wh...
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Episode 7
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49:59
Thoughts on death, dying and so much more with Dr. Kathryn Mannix
We were so delighted to have Dr. Kathryn Mannix on our podcast for this episode. The truly inspiring conversation with this amazing lady included insights into some of the stories she tells in her well-known book "With The End In Mind" and we a...
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Episode 6
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1:20:00
The Role Of Death Doulas in our community with Hermione Elliott
In this episode we speak with Hermione Elliott, founder and director of Living Well Dying Well in the UK, about her journey with death and dying, her reason for setting up Living Well Dying Well, about the importance of the death doula movement...
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Episode 5
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51:53
What do "success" and "failure" mean in death and dying? - an exploration with Maurice Adams
We were delighted to have Maurice Adams on our podcast who spoke to us about his many encounters with death and dying both in his personal life and in his professional life. We spoke among many other Things about what success and failure could ...
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Episode 4
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1:02:15
How children can learn about death and dying with Sue Brayne
In this episode we are talking with Sue Brayne, author of her Granny Mo book series and her latest book "Is Teddy Going to Die?" and have a heart-felt conversation about death and dying and and her views on it as well as on the meaning of life....
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Episode 3
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48:54