The Only Guarantee
The Only Guarantee
Podcast Description
The Only Guarantee is a show about the one thing we all have in common: we’re going to die. But don’t worry—it’s not all doom and gloom. Hosted by storyteller Holly and death doula Dr. Kimberly Rich, this podcast brings honest, sometimes funny, always real conversations about death, grief, legacy, and preparing for the end. Whether you’re navigating loss, planning ahead, or just death-curious, we’re here to talk about the stuff most people avoid—with compassion, clarity, and just the right amount of spicy realness. Because while death is the only guarantee, the way we face it is up to us.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into various themes including navigating grief from losing loved ones and pets, personal journeys through faith and loss, and the role of a death doula. Episodes like 'Pet Loss: Embracing all Forms of Grief' and 'When You Lose Your Faith While Grieving' highlight the emotional complexities of dealing with grief, while 'Trust the Death Doula' discusses the importance of death preparation.
The Only Guarantee is a show about the one thing we all have in common: we’re going to die. But don’t worry—it’s not all doom and gloom. Hosted by storyteller Holly and death doula Dr. Kimberly Rich, this podcast brings honest, sometimes funny, always real conversations about death, grief, legacy, and preparing for the end. Whether you’re navigating loss, planning ahead, or just death-curious, we’re here to talk about the stuff most people avoid—with compassion, clarity, and just the right amount of spicy realness. Because while death is the only guarantee, the way we face it is up to us.
In this emotional episode that we recorded this spring, we (Holly Hutchings and Dr. Kim Rich) go deep into the tender topic of pet grief. Holly shares her recent experience with her 11-year-old black lab, Deputy, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma. We discuss the initial shock, decision-making process for treatment options, and complexities of preemptive and active grief.
Throughout our conversation, we explore society’s discomfort with openly discussing grief, leading to a broader discussion about non-death-related losses, such as loss of financial security, independence, and expected life paths. We encourage listeners to normalize conversations about grief in all its forms.
Email us about anything death, grief, or bird related – [email protected]
Find us on Instagram @TheOnlyGuaranteePodcast
You can reach Dr. Kimberly Rich about speaking, writing, or generally death-supporting at tomorrowmourningllc.com
Email us about anything death, grief, or bird related – [email protected]
Find us on Instagram @TheOnlyGuaranteePodcast
You can reach Dr. Kimberly Rich about speaking, writing, or generally death-supporting at tomorrowmourningllc.com
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