Dear Psychopomp: Let's Talk About Death
Candid and honest discussions about life, death, and everything in between. Hosted by a Death Doula from British Columbia, Canada
Episodes
27 episodes
Season 2 - Episode 4 - A History of Death Care and Doula Bag Essentials
death, death doula, funerary practices, history of death care, doula bag essentials, coaching for caregivers, end of life care, rituals, grief support, palliative careIn this episode of Dear Psychopomp, Anne-Marie delves into the history...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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17:24
Ashes & Echoes - Charlie Kirk; Think of the Witnesses // Digital Cruelty & Self-Reflection
death, compassion, empathy, healing, online cruelty, mental health, Charlie Kirk, tragedy, humanity, respectIn this episode, we reflect on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, emphasizing a need for compassion and empathy in the face o...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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10:30
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Self-Inquiry, Online Courses, and Being 'Certified'
death doula, grief, self-inquiry, emotional resilience, training, certification, community, resources, end of life, personal reflectiontakeawaysStart volunteering to explore your interest in death work....
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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15:34
Season 2 - Episode 2 - What do Death Doulas -actually- do?
death doula, end of life, emotional support, spiritual support, pre-planning, grief, legacy work, acceptance, mental resilience, funeral povertyIn this episode, I express my never-ending gratitude for the podcast's growth and introduce t...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:18
Season 2 - Episode 1 - So you want to be a Death Doula?
death, death doula, grief, end of life, psychopomp, emotional support, volunteering, mental health, caregiving, life transitionIn this episode, Anne-Marie, the host of Dear Psychopomp, welcomes listeners to the second season of the podca...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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14:02
Episode Twenty One - Grieve with Me
grief, healing, loss, connection, resilience, emotional pain, shared sorrow, death doula, mental health, self-careIn this heartfelt conversation, Dear Psychopomp explores the complexities of grief, emphasizing that while loss ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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17:37
Episode Twenty - Die With Me // Poetic Monologue on the AfterLife
In this episode, I go down the rabbit hole following my soul as if I've died, and describe the amazing things I find along the way.death, dying, grief, cosmic adventure, memory, love, afterlife, spirituality, existence, connec...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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18:07
Episode 19 - with Hannah Rumsey // on the loss of a beloved friend
grief, loss, friend loss, writing, creativity, friendship, support, mental health, storytelling, healing, communityIn this episode, Hannah Rumsey shares her journey of grief following the sudden loss of her friend Lauren. Through storyte...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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55:54
Episode 18 - Lisa Pahl // The Death Deck // Candid Conversations About Death
The Death Deck, death, dying, hospice, grief, acceptance, end-of-life, conversations, regrets, humor, planningIn this conversation, Lisa Pahl, CEO of Death Deck LLC, shares her insights on death, dying, and the importance of having open ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:05:20
Episode 17 - with Guest: Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer
In this engaging conversation, Mr. B, the Gentleman Rhymer, shares his reflections on loss, humor, and the complexities of family relationships. The discussion delves into personal stories about their fathers, the impact of grief, and the role ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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52:20
Episode Sixteen - Chronically Ill; chronically waiting.
chronic illness, healthcare, diagnosis, mental health, patient experience, waiting, illness, support, resilience, advocacysummaryIn this episode, Dear Psychopomp shares a deeply personal narrative about living with chronic ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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29:49
Episode 15 - with guest Becca Shaw
Akashic Records, healing, soul contracts, grief, intuition, self-love, meditation, spiritual growth, holistic therapies, energysummaryIn this episode, Becca Shaw from Ember Healing discusses the transformative power...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:00:04
Episode Fourteen - Gone but not decomposed
death, grief, stillness, emotions, self-love, meditation, presence, healing, mental healthIn this episode of Dear Psychopomp, host Anne-Marie explores the themes of grief, stillness, and self-love. She reflects on her own experiences wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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23:27
Episode 13 - with guest: Dr. Robb Kelly // addiction, healing, neuroscience
In this conversation, Dr. Robb Kelly shares his journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the role of childhood trauma in shaping behaviors and mental health. He discusses the importance of addressing the root causes of addiction rather t...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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54:01
Episode Twelve - The Pope; Why Rituals are Important
Pope Francis, death, rituals, funerals, grief, healing, traditions, memorialization, transitions, ceremoniesIn this conversation, Anne-Marie discusses the significance of rituals and ceremonies in marking transitions, particularly in the...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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25:21
Episode Eleven - A Guided Meditation // Rest in Peace While You're Alive
guided meditation, impermanence, self-discovery, mindfulness, breathing techniques, relaxation, mental health, spirituality, personal growth, meditationIn this episode, Anne-Marie leads a guided meditation focused on embracing the presen...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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16:06
Episode 10 - With Guest Becky Robison // Parent loss, Being an executor, navigating the practical aspects
Becky Robison (she/her) is a writer living in Louisville, Kentucky. A graduate of UNLV’s Creative Writing MFA program, her work has appeared in Salon, Slate, Business Insider, and elsewhere. She’s also the mind behind My Parents Are Dead: What ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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58:53
Episode Nine - Reasonable Expectations in the 21st Century
In this week's solo episode, we dive into what you can reasonably expect from life, from yourself, from others, and from loss.Then I ramble for a bit about things I'm passionate about because I don't want anyone to feel like they're alon...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:11
Episode 8 - The one where I fangirl at Joél Simone Maldonado
In this episode, I have the opportunity to sit down with Joél Simone Maldonado and squee in her presence. We talk about her career, her story, her opinions, and so much more. Joél Simone Maldonado, affectionately known as
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:27
Episode 7 - Lou Bowers // glass child, loss of sibling, self-reinvention
Sit down with Lou and I as we talk about being the Glass Child, loss of a sibling, and recreating ourselves one day at a time.Lou Bowers is an award-winning marketer. She has been published in a variety of newspapers and magazines,...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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55:32
Episode Six - Dearly Departed: I Missed You Today
This day, I really felt like I needed a parent. We also go over creating a foundational belief system to help with not being afraid of death.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:39
Episode 5 - Paula Jane Newman
Paula Jane Newman sits down with me to talk about using humor through grief, and why laughter is the best medicine.Paula can be found online at paulajanenewman.com
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:00:41
Episode Two - Perspective
Come with me on a journey to help remember what is really important to you, and what you can let go of.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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13:17