Life, Death & Tarot

Meet Kayla! I have a treat for you today involving time travel—listen to my interview via tarot reading with Kayla in May of 2018 and get an update from her since that tarot reading in October of 2019! This was an incredible reading and Kayla’s update is truly that, an update. She’s had quite a lot happen in her life since her reading.

Closure vs. Understanding…..what are you seeking? In my work as a death companion and in my work as a thanatologist, I see how people handle and process loss. Even myself. Do you tend to seek closure, or understanding? In this Mortisode, learn the difference.

In this episode, you get to meet Simon. I’ve known Simon since 2011 when I met him on a trip to Israel. He’s in Paris, France now, and I’m in Kentucky. We connected over tarot cards in Israel all those years ago (because I brought a deck with me) and now you get to hear us connect over tarot cards again. Same deck! His interview came at a time of transition for him and he sent in an update which you can hear at the end of the episode. Almost a year passed between the time of his initial interview and his update!

There’s a name for the period of time after a loss and before you feel ‘normal’ again—those are called lilac days. In this episode, we talk about the lilac days, self care vs. community care, and ways to support your community. If you are grieving or you know someone who is, knowing about the Lilac Days might help you on your journey.

In this episode, meet Lucinda Herring, author of Reimagining Death, Licensed Funeral Director and long-time home funeral guide. Why is she on this podcast? So we can talk about Death Companioning and Lucinda’s work in this field. In addition to this, I share a lot of updates—and definitely get emotional. My sister Christina died, I share my grief and bring you up to speed with the happenings of your favorite (I hope!) American Thanatologist.