Best Haley Cole Podcasts (2025)

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37. One Dark Window 35:02

7d ago35:02

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Text us and let us know what you think! Join us as we discuss a darker fantasy duology this week! We are diving into One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/club/a-pod-of-books-besties-club-with-natalia-m-g-37437…

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36. A Feast of Thorns and Roses with Author Chelsea Cole 42:47

21d ago42:47

42:47

Text us and let us know what you think! If you are a fan of the ACOTAR series, then you will LOVE our conversation today! We are talking to cookbook author, Chelsea Cole, about her newest fantasy cookbook, A Feast of Thorns and Roses! This cookbook is inspired by the beautiful world and characters in the ACOTAR series. We had the best time making o…

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35. Powerless 44:40

1M ago44:40

44:40

Text us and let us know what you think! This week, it’s a showdown between HB and Nat over Powerless by Lauren Roberts. One of us couldn’t put it down—while the other couldn’t wait for it to be over. Join us as we dive into the hype, the heartbreak, and the hot takes behind this YA fantasy! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://…

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34. A River Enchanted 46:20

2M ago46:20

46:20

Text us and let us know what you think! This week, we’re diving into a world of spirits, mystery, and music as we discuss A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/club/a-pod-of-books-besties-club-with-natalia-m-g…

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33. Book Deals and Bookstagram with Kayla Nunn 41:33

2M ago41:33

41:33

Text us and let us know what you think! This week, we're thrilled to welcome sci-fi author Kayla Nunn to the show! Join us as we chat about her writing journey and her upcoming novel, The Enigma Shift, which is currently in the querying stage. We can't wait for you to hear all about this exciting project—and we really can’t wait to read it! Find Ka…

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32. Assistant to the Villain 51:31

3M ago51:31

51:31

Text us and let us know what you think! Join your favorite besties as we discuss one of the funniest books we've ever read—Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/club/a-pod-of-books-besties-club…

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31. The Queen of Nothing 39:40

3M ago39:40

39:40

Text us and let us know what you think! We are finishing The Folk of the Air series with The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black today! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/club/a-pod-of-books-besties-club-with-natalia-m-g-374378802059…

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30. Bitterblue 37:40

4M ago37:40

37:40

Text us and let us know what you think! Enter a world of secrets, lies, and betrayal with us as we discuss Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/club/a-pod-of-books-besties-club-with-natalia-m-g-374378802059…

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29. Iron Flame 49:00

4M ago49:00

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Text us and let us know what you think! We are discussing the second book in the Empyrean Series, Iron Flame, by Rebecca Yarros today! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/club/a-pod-of-books-besties-club-with-natalia-m-g-374378802059…

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28. Meet the Husbands 46:33

4M ago46:33

46:33

Text us and let us know what you think! The husbands join the Besties this week for some games to get to know each other! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/club/a-pod-of-books-besties-club-with-natalia-m-g-374378802059 To keep up with what …

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27. Heartless Hunter 41:14

5M ago41:14

41:14

Text us and let us know what you think! It's time for witches! We are talking about Heartless Hunter by Kristin Ciccarelli today! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/club/a-pod-of-books-besties-club-with-natalia-m-g-374378802059 To keep up wi…

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26. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue 55:30

5M ago55:30

55:30

Text us and let us know what you think! We are welcoming our friend, Lydia, on this week to talk about The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/club/a-pod-of-books-besties-club-with-natalia-m-g-37…

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25. Fourth Wing 42:21

6M ago42:21

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Text us and let us know what you think! It's time for the dragons! We are diving into Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros this week! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/club/a-pod-of-books-besties-club-with-natalia-m-g-374378802059 To keep up with …

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24. From Blood and Ash 41:14

6M ago41:14

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Text us and let us know what you think! This week we dig into Craven, Wolven, and a Maiden, oh my! Listen as we discuss From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/club/a-pod-of-books-besties-club-with-na…

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23. 2024 Reading Recap 39:18

7M ago39:18

39:18

Text us and let us know what you think! Join Haley Brooke and Natalia as they look back over 2024 and discuss their favorite and least favorite books, books they want to read in 2025, and play a fun game! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! https://fable.co/c…

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EP 25: 2024 Wrap Up - Meet Cricket 44:14

7M ago44:14

44:14

I wanted to talk a little about what was happening in the background of 2024 and its been a while since I introduced myself (if I ever have) so before we end this podcast I just wanted to say "Hi" and thank you to The Estate and Elder of Central Virginia for their support. Big Thanks to Scout Wiles and Frank Bassett for their production work! Have …

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22. The Wicked King 40:31

8M ago40:31

40:31

Text us and let us know what you think! We are back with book two from The Folk of the Air series this week,The Wicked King by Holly Black. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofbooksandbesties?_t=8nsyYyiRYVj&_r=1 To keep up with what we are readin…

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21. A Court of Silver Flames / A Court of Frost and Starlight 42:16

8M ago42:16

42:16

Text us and let us know what you think! We are diving into the last two books of the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas today. Listen as we discuss A Court of Frost and Starlight and A Court of Silver Flames! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofbooks…

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20. Reading, Mental Health, and Supporting Others with Dr. Jessi Gold 50:53

9M ago50:53

50:53

Text us and let us know what you think! Today we are interviewing Dr. Jessi Gold about her new book, How Do You Feel? This was such a fun conversation about writing her book, finding coping through reading, and supporting others who are experiencing mental illnesses! Don't forget to check out Dr. Jessi's instagram @drjessigold. For more bookish con…

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EP24: Kelley Harrell - From Elder to Ancestor 1:09:16

9M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

From Elder to Ancestor is a new book from Kelley Harrell, an animist, death walker and death doula. Cricket and Kelley discuss the ethical creation of a personal ancestor practice, tending to inherited trauma, working to heal unquiet spirits of place or familial ancestry and so much more. Share your thoughts with us and follow the Death and Tea Pod…

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19. Queen of Shadows 49:48

9M ago49:48

49:48

Text us and let us know what you think! We are back in the TOG world with Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas today! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofbooksandbesties?_t=8nsyYyiRYVj&_r=1 To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out…

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18. How Do You Feel? 43:48

10M ago43:48

43:48

Text us and let us know what you think! Today we are discussing our first nonfiction read for the podcast, How Do You Feel? by Jessi Gold, MD, MS! Check out Dr. Jessi's instagram @drjessigold. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofbooksandbesties?_…

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17. This Woven Kingdom 43:36

10M ago43:36

43:36

Text us and let us know what you think! Today we are starting a new fantasy series! We are discussing This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofbooksandbesties?_t=8nsyYyiRYVj&_r=1 To keep up with what we are reading …

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EP23: The Legal Side of Dying 1:31:31

10M ago1:31:31

1:31:31

Robert W. Haley is a Certified Advanced Practitioner of Elder Law (and Cricket, AKA Ryvyn's husband). In this episode, Robert and Cricket discuss all the common questions people have about pre-planning for the end-of-life, the funeral, Powers of Attorney, Health Care documents, The Living Will and the Last Will & Testament. We even discuss how to h…

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16. Heir of Fire 45:13

11M ago45:13

45:13

Text us and let us know what you think! We are continuing to dive into the world of Aelin Ashryver Galathynius throughout Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas today! HB & Nat finally disagree about a book... Who do you agree with this week?? For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ https…

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15. The Cruel Prince 41:44

11M ago41:44

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Text us and let us know what you think! We are back in the fantasy world of faeries this week as we dive into The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofbooksandbesties?_t=8nsyYyiRYVj&_r=1 To keep up with what we are rea…

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EP22: An Energy Healer's Book of Dying 1:07:26

11M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

Suzanne Worthley is an energy healing practitioner and intuitive who has focused on death and dying for 20 years. She has played a vital role in partnership with families and hospice teams, helping the dying have a peaceful transition and helping families and caregivers understand what is happening and energetically during the process.…

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14. Finale 37:28

11M ago37:28

37:28

Text us and let us know what you think! Today we are talking about the love triangles, magic, and mischief in Finale by Stephanie Garber! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofbooksandbesties?_t=8nsyYyiRYVj&_r=1 To keep up with what we are reading …

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13. A Court of Wings and Ruin 44:04

12M ago44:04

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Text us and let us know what you think! We are diving into the 3rd book in the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas today. This is A Court of Wings and Ruin! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofbooksandbesties?_t=8nsyYyiRYVj&_r=1 To keep up with what w…

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12. The Assassin's Blade 38:08

1y ago38:08

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Text us and let us know what you think! We are talking about The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas today! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofbooksandbesties?_t=8nsyYyiRYVj&_r=1 To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Good…

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EP21: An Interview with a Dying Man, Meet Steve Hodges 1:32:27

1y ago1:32:27

1:32:27

In this episode, Cricket speaks with Steve Hodges, a pianist, cancer survivor and coach, hospice volunteer, and he is dying. This conversation goes deep into the places most people are not comfortable with, Steve is willing to be open and revealing about his experiences from both sides of the aisle. Hail the Traveler to Steve for sharing his unique…

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11. Life and Book Updates 37:42

1y ago37:42

37:42

Text us and let us know what you think! Catch up on life with us today! Hear about our new recording space, what we've been reading, and learn more about us with some Q&As. For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ https://www.tiktok.com/@apodofbooksandbesties?_t=8nsyYyiRYVj&_r=1 T…

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EP20: Old City Cemetery and the Grim Reaper 1:18:17

1y ago1:18:17

1:18:17

This episode is an in-depth discussion with Jay Brooks the Executive Director of The Old City Cemetary of Lynchburg Virginia. This unique Grave Garden is not only 200 years old with fascinating residents. It is also an extensive Arboretum providing the community with classes for Master Gardners, Headstone restoration enthusiasts, genealogy assistan…

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10. Crown of Midnight 42:10

1y ago42:10

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Text us and let us know what you think! Today we dive into book 2 from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Come listen to your besties talk about Crown of Midnight! For more bookish content, follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Goodreads! HB…

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9. Legendary 32:09

1y ago32:09

32:09

Text us and let us know what you think! Today we are talking about the adventures of Tella and her love interests from Legendary by Stephanie Garber! For more bookish content, follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Goodreads! HB: https://www.goodreads.…

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EP19: Ancestor Veneration with Tyler Coles 1:13:22

1y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Embark on a mystical odyssey as we explore the timeless bond between the living and the departed. In this enlightening episode, Unitarian Minister Tyler Coles, hailing from deep family roots found "where the water kisses the Earth" in Roanoke VA, delves into the sacred art of honoring our ancestors and the beloved dead. Discover the profound ritual…

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8. A Court of Mist and Fury 43:33

1y ago43:33

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Text us and let us know what you think! Today we are diving into the second book in one of our favorite fantasy series, A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas! For more bookish content, follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Goodreads! HB: https://w…

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EP18: Discussing Last Rites with Todd Harra 1:18:50

1y ago1:18:50

1:18:50

In this episode, we speak with Todd Harra, co-author of the Amazon bestselling books Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt and Over Our Dead Bodies: Undertakers Lift the Lid, as well as the Clip Undertaker mystery series, Grave Matters and Patient Zero, and more recently the funeral history book, Last Rites: The Evolution of the America…

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7. Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands 38:32

1y ago38:32

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Text us and let us know what you think! We are back with part two of Emily Wilde's adventures in Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett! For more bookish content, follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Goodreads! HB: https://www.goodrea…

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6. Throne of Glass 41:04

1y ago41:04

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Text us and let us know what you think! We are starting another series in the Sarah J. Maas universe. Come listen to your besties talk about Throne of Glass! For more bookish content, follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Goodreads! HB: https://www.go…

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5. Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries 33:49

1+ y ago33:49

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Text us and let us know what you think! Today we talk about the misadventures and quirkiness of the main character from Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett! For more bookish content, follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Goodread…

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EP17: Preventing Dementia: Insights from Dr. Emily and Mitchell Clionsky 1:02:00

1+ y ago1:02:00

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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Emily and Mitchell Clionsky to discuss their book, "Dementia Prevention" and other related topics on what may cause this condition. Dr. Emily Clionsky combines internal medicine, psychiatry, and neurology to focus exclusively on patients with dementia and cognitive impairment and Dr. Mitchell Clionsky is a board-ce…

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4. Caraval 33:29

1+ y ago33:29

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Text us and let us know what you think! Today we talk about the adventure and magic in Caraval by Stephanie Garber! For more bookish content, follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out our Goodreads! HB: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/167663439-haley-broo…

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3. A Court of Thorns and Roses 52:07

1+ y ago52:07

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Text us and let us know what you think! We have a special guest with us today as we discuss the first book in one of our favorite fantasy series, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas! For more bookish content, follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ To keep up with what we are reading in real time, check out…

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2. Divine Rivals 38:53

1+ y ago38:53

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Text us and let us know what you think! We are diving into one of our favorite books ever, Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross! Don't forget to follow us on instagram for more bookish fun! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub o…

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EP16: The Craft of Dying, A discussion with Dr Ara Francis 1:21:46

1+ y ago1:21:46

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The Craft of Dying was written by Lyn H. Lofland in 1978, this timeless book was written at the beginning of the death-positive movement. In this episode, Dr. Ara Fransis discusses the book, the era for which it was chronicling and how Lofland's assertions are still an accurate gauge of today's death services and activism.…

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1. Meet the Besties 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

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Text us and let us know what you think! Welcome to our first episode! Get to know your future besties as we dive into our favorite and least favorite reads from 2023, our reading preferences, and our book goals for 2024! For more bookish content, follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/apodofbooksandbesties/ Join our bookclub on Fable! ht…

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EP15: Emerging Understandings of the Non-Religious Afterlife 56:30

1+ y ago56:30

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In this episode, Dr. Chris Miller of the University of Ottawa discusses the research projects: "Speaking of Death: Understanding, Participation and Death Cafes" and his research paper, "Non-Religious Afterlife: Emerging Understandings of Death and Dying". This surprising interview reveals new trends in death and afterlife beliefs from those who are…

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EP14: Tiktok: Tips From Dead People 47:15

1+ y ago47:15

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Mary McGreevy is the creator of the unexpectedly viral TikTok account, Tips from Dead People (@tipsfromdeadpeople), where she shares unique obituaries and the wisdom we can all take from them. Tips From Dead People was born from a simple but ironic question: what life advice can be gathered from stories of the dead? What started as an everyday hobb…

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EP13: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning 46:42

1+ y ago46:42

46:42

Robert, Cricket's husband, joins her to discuss Margareta Mangnusson's book, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning and their choice to downsize and to move away from their family homeplace. Moving is difficult at any age but particularly stressful when it involves a lifetime of memories and collectibles. Tips and tricks to get through it success…

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