Department of Unusual Occupations
Ever wonder about the jobs that make you go "wait, people actually do that?" Department of Unusual Occupations dives into the weird, gross and subtle dangerous work that most of us pretend doesn't exist.
We're talking the jobs that keep society running but nobody wants to think about. Each episode mixes real stories, interviews and some dark humor to show you what it's actually like to work in places most people wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole.
Weird jobs, real people and the kind of stories that are equal parts fascinating and unsettling.
Department of Unusual Occupations
"Every Death Is Ok" - Erika Lim
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In this episode of Department of Unusual Occupations, I sit down with Erika Lim, whose occupation is a death doula. She helps guide individuals and families through the final stages and really any stage of life with compassion, honesty and care.
Together, we discussed why death remains one of society’s deepest taboos, what it means to find purpose in the moments most people turn away from, and how confronting mortality can actually bring peace, not fear.
It’s a conversation about endings that feels surprisingly alive with equal parts vulnerable, reflective and unexpectedly comforting.
To find out more about Erika and her work as a death doula please visit: https://erikalim.com/
Show notes:
Because even in the darkest work, there is light.
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🎶 Music& Sound Effect Sources:
Conspiracy Theory - Rod Kim
Guillotine sequence - Jorge Maca