Comfortable Conversations with Dr. Jessica Thomas

Fredbird at Your Visitation, Creative Ideas, Normalize Convos about Grief & Death

In this episode of Comfortable Conversations about Life & Death, learn about creative ways to leave your loved ones notes and videos, ways that tech is helping spread the word beyond traditional obits, and more. Did you know you can have the STL Cardinals Fredbird at your visitation? And how we are evolving more to normalize grief and death.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Preplanning Event - May 19th @ Benny's Bar & Grill

It doesn't have to be scary to pre-plan arrangements for your death. As we say in this podcast a lot... death is a part of life. Why not make planning as easy as possible for everyone and take comfort in know your final wishes are honored properly whether that's traditionally or uniquely Brintlinger and Earl can help answer any questions at their lunch on Learn Preplanning event- Tuesday, May 19th at 11:30 & 5:30 pm. Come grab a free meal and have a comfortable chat about life and death.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

It's a Good Day if you Laugh, Cry, & Learn Something

Join Bryan & Emily as they explore AI to help craft Obits, and how Brintlinger & Earl can customize a visitation based on how individuals knew the loved one. And again, there's no wrong way to grieve or walk with someone who is grieving. And how the entertainment industry gets some things right and some things wrong, but how they should normalize that it's OK, to not be OK.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Most Interesting Obit + Healing Hearts

In this episode of 'Comfortable Conversations about Life & Death,' Emily & Bryan dive into the most unique obituary featured here [https://soller-baker.com/obituary/gary-h-wolfelt/]. The author just so happens to be the brother of Dr. Alan Wolfelt, grief specialist and founder of The Center for Loss [https://www.centerforloss.com/]. They also chat about a new grief support program, Brintlinger & Earl [https://www.brintlingerandearl.com/dealing-with-grief] offers called Healing Hearts.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Comfortable Conversations with Rita Colee - Stone Thrown Forward

In this episode of Comfortable Conversations, Emily chats with Rita Colee about dealing with the loss of her son and the strength to start a foundation in his honor - Stone Thrown Forward. The foundation continues to educate & bless others to prevent a sudden cardiac event from happening to individuals that would be otherwise unaware. They also provide resources and defibrillators to many, many community organizations, schools, etc. For more details and information visit Stone Thrown Forward.  [https://www.facebook.com/StoneThrownForwardforKyleStone/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.