Mortals with Dr Rachel Menzies

Mortals with LaUra Schmidt

In this episode of 'Mortals,' host Ivor Williams speaks with LaUra Schmidt, founder of the Good Grief Network, where she and her colleagues bring people together to metabolize collective grief, eco-distress, and other heavy emotions that arise in response to daunting planetary crises. They delve into how awareness of death shapes our experiences, the importance of community in grief work, and the transformation that comes from honoring mortality. The episode is rich conversation on death, resilience, and the interconnectedness of personal and ecological grief. Learn more about Mortals at mortals.community [http://mortals.community] Join the conversation about mortality on Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/ivorinfo] Subscribe to the Mortals newsletter on Substack [https://ivorwilliams.substack.com]

Mortals with Dr Rachel Menzies

In the inaugural episode of 'Mortals,' host Ivor Williams introduces the series that explores mortality awareness in order to help us fully awaken to our life. Ivor speaks with Dr. Rachel Menzies, an Australian psychologist specialising in death anxiety, to discuss how the fear of death impacts mental health. They explore various topics including the concept of death anxiety as a transdiagnostic construct, its treatment through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), historical and cultural perspectives on death anxiety, and the potential of psychedelics in alleviating these fears. Dr. Menzies provides insights on how a positive attitude towards mortality can enhance psychological well-being, offering practical tools to cope with these anxieties. Learn more about Mortals at mortals.community [http://mortals.community] Join the conversation about mortality on Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/ivorinfo] Subscribe to the Mortals newsletter on Substack [https://ivorwilliams.substack.com]