Sorry for Your Loss
Sorry for Your Loss
Podcast Description
Let's talk about death. It's a conversation many shy away from, but it’s something everyone will experience. In Sorry for Your Loss, we explore the questions we often avoid: What happens to a body after it’s taken away? How do you talk about death with kids? And what should you say—or not say—to someone in their final days?Hosted by author and former media executive Denise Donlon and death care professional John Monahan, this podcast aims to normalize the inevitable and help us all navigate the often uncomfortable conversations surrounding death.Join us as we explore what happens when you die, how to prepare, the costs of death care, the options for sustainable burials, and how professionals like embalmers cope with working in a death-centered industry. Through expert guests and candid discussions, Sorry for Your Loss pulls back the veil on the world of dying and death, offering a sensitive and informative approach to understanding what lies ahead.This podcast is your user guide to the end—or beyond. Join us on this journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast tackles a variety of themes surrounding death, such as the logistics of body care after death, communicating about death with children, and appropriate conversation around end-of-life situations. Episodes delve into topics like sustainable burial options, funeral costs, and the emotional experiences of death care professionals, all aimed at providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of what to expect.
Let’s talk about death. It’s a conversation many shy away from, but it’s something everyone will experience. In Sorry for Your Loss, we explore the questions we often avoid: What happens to a body after it’s taken away? How do you talk about death with kids? And what should you say—or not say—to someone in their final days?
Hosted by author and former media executive Denise Donlon and death care professional John Monahan, this podcast aims to normalize the inevitable and help us all navigate the often uncomfortable conversations surrounding death.
Join us as we explore what happens when you die, how to prepare, the costs of death care, the options for sustainable burials, and how professionals like embalmers cope with working in a death-centered industry. Through expert guests and candid discussions, Sorry for Your Loss pulls back the veil on the world of dying and death, offering a sensitive and informative approach to understanding what lies ahead.
This podcast is your user guide to the end—or beyond. Join us on this journey.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Part 2 of this two-part episode, hosts Denise Donlon and John Monahan continue exploring the tender and difficult conversations that come with the end of life. They sit down with Dr. Kathy Kortes-Miller, author of Talking About Death Won’t Kill You, to discuss how to guide loved ones, navigate fears and unfinished business, and maintain hope and connection even in life’s final days. Drawing on real-life stories—from pre-death rituals to conversations with children—Kathy offers practical guidance for listening, supporting, and creating meaningful moments. This conversation is a compassionate reminder that talking about death can deepen relationships and bring clarity, presence, and peace.
Links & Resources
- Visit the Mount Pleasant Group website for more information and resources.
- Talking About Death Won’t Kill You: The Essential Guide to End-Of-Life Conversations by Dr. Kathy Kortes Miller
- Hope For The Best, Plan For The Rest by Hsien Seow and Dr. Sammy Winemaker
Please note that the opinions expressed by the hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or beliefs of Mount Pleasant Group.
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