Word on the street: Memory, Health Care, and Lack of Control

Word on the street: Memory, Health Care, and Lack of Control

Author Lori D'Angelo talks about her inspiration for writing, and during our conversation, the subject of death and dying as it is affected by the health care system came up.  This interview was done for The Kaidankai Podcast of Ghost and Supernatural stories. Her story will be read on June 10th. The Kaidankai is on every major podcast platform, and you can find Lori's story when it is uploaded, the most recent story, and podcast links on the webpage [https://www.kaidankaistories.com]. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715] or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/] for photos.

Ep. 12: Adriana Camacho-Church on Grief, Children, and Healing Through Storytelling

In this heartfelt episode of Talk Death Delaware, I talk with award-winning bilingual children’s author Adriana Camacho-Church about how storytelling can help us navigate grief, loss, and emotional healing. Adriana shares the inspiration behind her book Grandma, Where Will Your Love Go?, a moving story that helps children understand death through the lens of love, nature, and connection. Drawing from her own experiences—growing up between cultures and losing her grandmother—Adriana discusses how grief can transform into resilience, purpose, and even peace. Together, they dive into: * How children process grief and loss * Why books can be powerful tools for emotional expression * The role of culture, spirituality, and nature in healing * How love continues beyond death in ways we can still feel This episode offers comfort, insight, and a fresh perspective on one of life’s most difficult conversations—reminding us that love is never truly lost. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715] or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/] for photos.

Ep. 11: Preserving Memories, Sharing Stories via Artifcts.com

In this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we sit down with Heather Nickerson and Matt Ramsey of Artifcts, a platform designed to preserve the meaning behind the things we own. Heather and Matt share how Artifcts helps individuals and families document memories, capture personal histories, and create lasting digital legacies. From caregiving realities to generational shifts in what we value, this conversation dives into how we can preserve what truly matters—without holding onto everything. If you’re interested in legacy planning, end-of-life conversations, decluttering with purpose, or the future of memory preservation, this episode offers a thoughtful and deeply human perspective. Learn more at https://artifcts.com Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715] or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/] for photos.

Word on the Street Delaware: Family Fallout and a Cadaver Transport Camper

In this Word on the Street Delaware episode of Talk Death Delaware, I’m joined by LB of Newark, Delaware for an honest, darkly humorous, and deeply human conversation about death, family, and what happens when preparation falls short. We talk about the real-world confusion families face with hospice care and morphine administration, and how not knowing what to do in end-of-life moments can add trauma to an already devastating loss. LB shares experiences living through two deeply traumatic deaths, and how those moments reshaped his understanding of responsibility, grief, and family dynamics. We also dig into why having a single executor matters, what happens when families don’t work together after a parent’s death, and how sometimes one person becomes the glue holding everyone together. Along the way, LB brings his signature black humor, stories from life on the road, and insights gained while driving his unforgettable ambulance converted into a camper, complete with a “Refrigerated Cadaver Transport” sticker. This episode is raw, local, and very Delaware—exploring life and death on the road, inside families, and in the spaces no one talks about enough. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715] or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/] for photos.

Ep. 10: Aging, Grief, and Facing Mortality: A Conversation About Death and Loss: Mike Ingram

In this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we have an honest and deeply reflective conversation about aging, grief, and mortality. I speak with Mike Ingram, a nearly 70-year-old Delaware resident, about how thinking about death changes as we get older and how loss stays with us over time. Mike shares his experiences around the tragic death of his son, the loss of his brothers, and the anticipation of losing a brother-in-law. We explore how grief evolves but never fully disappears, why families often struggle to talk openly about death, and how different beliefs about what happens after death shape the way we live. This episode highlights why talking about death and dying matters—how these conversations can help us live more intentionally, prepare for end-of-life decisions, and support one another through loss. Talk Death Delaware brings death out of the shadows and into everyday conversation, where it belongs. Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention. If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most. Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559817052715] or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/return_ofthe_native_delaware/] for photos.