This episode is chock-full of important information about a topic that affects so many. What is dementia? What symptoms might it include? Why does it
Do you believe in the paranormal, the mysterious, the supernatural, the extra-ordinary? Whether you are a believer or not, I think you’ll enjoy this week’s
One of Barbara Karnes’ recent publications is a booklet on food at the end of life. She believes that more education is needed in this
Ahh, denial. We all have it at times. How does denial play a role at the end of life? As BK says, “We’re a death-denying
When Atul Gawande – surgeon, physician, son of a surgeon – wrote Being Mortal in 2014, I wonder if he knew what staying power it
Tracy Chalmers has written a guidebook we can all lean on. Rooted in five principles of care, she offers practical ways to walk alongside the
Talking with Jennifer and Karen brings BLBD back to basics, in the best sort of way. They share several “If Nothing Else” ideas. That is,
What does a deck of cards have to do with end-of-life education? Tools like The Dementia Deck, The Death Deck, and the EOL (End-of-Life) Deck
In this episode, I sit down for a conversation with the producers of a documentary film called A Butterfly Has Been Released. The website sums
Maria Popova is a Bulgarian-born writer, curator, and critic best known as the creator of The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings), a long-running online publication exploring
Jody Gelb has written a deeply moving memoir about the life and loss of her daughter. Brain damaged at birth, life with Lueza is as
This week’s podcast is especially close to my heart. In the spring of 2025, my family said goodbye to our beloved 16-year-old dog, Kaya. Sarah
