#TheVoidProject 09: Family agreements w/Susan Walter

#TheVoidProject Bonus Edition: A good death w/Wenndi Freer

A special bonus edition Must death be such a taboo topic in western culture? To the curious, the exploration of death can inspire a spirit of discovery and wonder. Instead of experiencing emptiness, there’s a possibility of feeling incomparable fullness. And, perceived from a certain angle, it can reveal something of a spiritual nature to those transitioning and those they leave behind. About my guest Wenndi Freer is never satisfied with the superficial; her curiosity compels her to search for what’s underneath or behind initial appearances. When she was growing up in Connecticut she lost friends and family to early death, which led her to a number of questions about, and inquiry into death and dying. That unfeigned exploration propelled her onto a deeply personal spiritual path. As a space clearer, Wenndi leverages the energy of people’s homes and offices to remove internal obstacles, loosen personal limitations, and position her clients to expand into an experience of the life that they truly want to live. More about Wenndi Website [https://wenndifreer.com/] LinkedIn Profile [https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenndi-freer-a5982120/] Resources Elizabeth Kubler Ross, Death and Dying Raymond Moody, Life After Life Brian Weiss, Many Lives, Many Masters Atul Gwande, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters In the End Sushila Blackman, Graceful Exits Hospice Foundation of America [https://hospicefoundation.org/Hospice-Care/Hospice-Services] Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, podcast interview with Jane Fonda [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/julia-gets-wise-with-jane-fonda/id1678559416?i=1000608323289] Main Topics 3:03how I demystified death 6:11my first theories 7:29it became personal 10:45fullness and perception 12:35if you can move past thinking it’s only about loss 15:02something gets forced open in a good way 16:26death plan 19:09the gift Podcast theme music empty by Tea K Pea freemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/ To hear more episodes of The Void Project, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

#TheVoidProject 10: Tangibles and intangibles w/Wenndi Freer

After we’ve dealt with the tangibles and plumbed the intangibles, what we are left with might be surprising. Through a ritual called Space Clearing, we can infuse our home with our intentions, and gain greater awareness of our presence. About my guest Wenndi Freer is never satisfied with the superficial; her curiosity compels her to search for what’s underneath or behind initial appearances. When she was growing up in Connecticut she lost friends and family to early death, which led her to a number of questions about, and inquiry into death and dying. That unfeigned exploration propelled her onto a deeply personal spiritual path. As a space clearer, Wenndi leverages the energy of people’s homes and offices to remove internal obstacles, loosen personal limitations, and position her clients to expand into an experience of the life that they truly want to live. More about Wenndi https://wenndifreer.com/ Main Topics 2:48when the tangibles have fallen away, what’s left? 4:17something reveals itself 9:28move intangibles out of the way 12:33how to know the change stuck 15:21the intention people put in their space 18:04engaging a spiritual path Podcast theme music empty by Tea K Pea freemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/ To hear more episodes of The Void Project, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

#TheVoidProject 09: Family agreements w/Susan Walter

When someone values experiences over possessions, it’s acceptable to have less stuff. Even preferable. It can become a delicate matter, however, when older generations are ready to pass down their favorite belongings. Summary With each move from one home to the next, choices await. About what to keep, what to acquire and what to let go of. These transitions can be opportunities to, "look at a new way of living." And clear organizing principles, with mutual understanding among all involved, pave the way for decision making to be relatively simple and straightforward. About my guest Susan Walter is an educator at heart. She’s also an author with a memoir in development -- telling the story of her existential crisis and how it let to becoming a badass advocate. She’s currently moving between states and between careers and in both cases Susan knows where she’ll land. In Philadelphia, working with families and loved ones of people with disabilities, to do future life planning that incorporates the associated legal, financial and tax matters. More about Susan https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-walter-5476319/ Resources and references Refugee resources Below are the nine national agencies that hold federal agreements to resettle refugees as of 2022. Many communities also have local resources. Church World Service, Ethiopian Community Development Council, Episcopal Migration Ministries, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, International Rescue Committee, US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and World Relief Corporation. Capsule wardrobe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_wardrobe Main Topics 1:38I said yes to everything 2:53canoeing in the Boundary Waters 5:59furnish the way the space needed to be used 6:13we looked at a new way of living 8:46choosing to donate to a refugee settlement program 10:20conversation with mom 13:59pod lady living out of suitcases 17:19capsule wardrobe 18:44care taking for an adult child with disabilities Podcast theme music empty by Tea K Pea freemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/ To hear more episodes of The Void Project, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

#TheVoidProject 08: Everything in its place w/Craig Constantine

When we begin with a blank slate, it can ignite imagination and clear the way to define and create what we truly want. Summary Sometimes we look around and realize there’s not much rhyme or reason to the things we own. When we pare down to a blank slate, it can ignite imagination and clear the way to define and create what we truly want. About my guest Craig Constantine is the voice behind the “Movers Mindset” podcast. He’s a mountain climber, a sailer and a martial artist. He’s also a world traveler, he leads retreats in astronomy and he loves philosophy. Craig's background is in physics and he’s worked in programming and system administration. Craig's mission is creating better conversations to spread understanding and compassion. At 40, Craig discovered Parkour and began relearning how to play. Finding himself in countless conversations about movement, he began podcasting in 2017 to share what he was experiencing. He has helped thousands of people learn to create podcasts through coaching and community, has been on dozens of podcasts as a guest, and has published more than 1,000 episodes for his own shows including more than 300 conversations. Learn more about Craig at: Movers Mindset podcast https://moversmindset.com/podcast/ Open + Curious https://www.openandcurious.org/ Resources mentioned Freecycle https://www.freecycle.org/ Greg McKeown, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Marie Kondo, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Main Topics 3:05imagine what each space in the house would be 3:43everything in the house should have a place 5:27a blank canvas to work from 9:17taking a room apart 11:40imagination 15:01freecycle.org 20:55we get to be big kids 22:22making the space together 24:03minimalism and essentialism Podcast theme music empty by Tea K Pea freemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/ To hear more episodes of The Void Project, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

#TheVoidProject 07: Community w/Judy Dolmatch

When we consider what becomes of the things we once owned, it might give us fresh perspective on our daily planetary impact, as well as what will be left behind when we’re gone. Summary Teddy bears from childhood, life off the grid and organizing our “estate” before we die. In this wide-reaching conversation, Judy Dolmatch reflects on acquisition and disposition, staying connect with her late mother through a shared appreciation of art, and how living in a permaculture community deepened her appreciation for ecological systems. Her interest in cultural attitudes about death led to further reflections on  what becomes of possessions when we leave the planet. About my guest Judy Dolmatch is a champion of the creative spirit and the creative process. She co-founded performance troupes in comedy improvisation and playback theater in Ashland, OR. She also originated the Artrageous Community Arts Camps, a collaborative exploration for adults who want to explore creativity and leadership, and currently leads improvisation playshops and facilitates the Death Cafe in Florence, OR. Judy is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in life passages and trauma recovery. Podcast theme music empty by Tea K Pea freemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/ To hear more episodes of The Void Project, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.