The ThanaTea Podcast

4: Sacred Death as a Cheerleader of Life with Hannah Haddadi

In this episode we explore who Sacred Death is and the cycles of death and rebirth in our lives. We explore embodiment and how that shows up in these cycles, how death work can change your view on the world (and how there is always more to uncover), and how death is actually a cheerleader for life. We also talk about poisonous plants + plants of death, disappointing our parents, and more. Hannah Haddadi is a death witch, community herbalist, spoken word poet, writer, and owner of business Mourning Light Divination. She combines her background, lived experiences, Persian and Swedish/German/English ancestry, and path in magic and divination to connect with her work in ritual, transformation, death, and rebirth. She holds deep curiosity, gratitude, and love for the divine, nature, plants, and the human connection. Hannah is very interested in the power of owning and speaking one’s truth, which she finds for herself within performance, art, and teaching. She has worked with individuals such as Imelda Almqvist, Renna Shesso, Dia Nunez, and other brilliant and gifted spiritual workers, witches, and wise women. Find more of Hannah’s work and offerings @mourninglightdivination and mourninglightdivination.com Content Warning: We talk about suicide from approximately the 39min mark through 48min.  Resources:  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Teen + Youth Support. The Trevor Project, support for LBGTQIA+ young people. Text Crisis Line: www.crisistextline.org A list of hotlines that may help you in whatever situation you find yourself in: www.pleaselive.org/hotlines Thank you! I'd love to hear from you. You can find me at: moonsetandco.com // carrie@moonsetandco.com @moonsetandco // @thethanateapodcast

3: Nothing Matters, But Everything Is Important with Jason McKoy

Today we take some time to chat with Jason McKoy, who in addition to all the wondrous work he puts out into the world, is also my husband. Jason shares his views on death and some of the events and influences that shaped those. He talks about having cancer and together we talk a bit about cancer and relationships. We also get into medical racism and bias, if the universe would care if earth ceased to exist, how life is one big D&D game, ghosts, and more. JASON MCKOY is a branding + identity consultant, ARTvocate, social innovator, and weirdo. Living with major depressive disorder has informed how he navigates the world creatively. He is the founder of, McKoy Creative, a warm hug for your business providing creative services from concept to completion that benefit communities. When not making stuff, he's either playing video games or sleeping. He hails from NYC. You can find all of Jason's links here: solo.to/mckoycreative Content Warning: Jason shares a story about child almost dying between about 14:30 and 17:45 minutes. We also talk about cancer, cancer and relationships, and medical racism throughout the episode.  If you'd like to share what you're loving so far, or what you'd like to hear about in the future, I'd love to hear from you! You can email me at carrie@moonsetandco.com or connect on Instagram at @moonsetandco or @thethanateapodcast.com.

2: Moving Toward Dementia with Emerson Lee

In this episode we explore dementia and cognitive impairment with Emerson Lee from Happy Memories Elder Support, LLC. From how we can start planning for the possibility of dementia now (and how that can improve our lives), to the way music can support us in our senior years, to grief and our brains, to finding joy in the micro moments, Emerson shares their wisdom and supportive practices for moving toward dementia, rather than avoiding it.  Emerson Lee is an end-of-life planner, companion, and advocate and the founder of Happy Memories Elder Support, LLC. Happy Memories offers virtual support including education, tools, and companionship to empower and support elders in living fully, especially those living with or in fear of dementia. Emerson is a big fan of life, especially dogs, cake, and tattoos. Emerson mentions: https://www.reimaginingdementia.com/ You can find Emerson at makinghappymemories.com or on Instagram at @LetsMakeMoments You can find Carrie at moonsetandco.com or on Instagram at @moonsetandco and @thethanateapodcast

1: What's this all about?

The ThanaTea Podcast explores death, life, and the in between, over tea. In this first episode, Carrie shares a little bit about what to expect from this podcast series.  More information about Carrie can be found at: moonsetandco.com IG: @moonsetandco, @thethanateapodcast