DEAD Talks

Grief Advice From a Grief Expert | Claire Bidwell Smith

Author and renowned Grief expert, Claire Bidwell Smith, shares how she was lead by her own experiences with grief & offers some thoughts and methods you can apply. She's authored three popular books, The Rules of Inheritance, After This: When Life is Over Where Do We Go? and Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief. She's smart, easy to talk to, funny, extremely insightful and we had a blast covering various topics of grief (+ life) and much more. 
 
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IG: @clairebidwellsmith
www.clairebidwellsmith.com
 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
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Suicidal Thoughts | Jeff Landreville

Jeff explains a story taking place in Massachusetts of his friend who showed no warning signs and chose to take his own life one night. This is a jam packed episode of fascinating and entertaining stories of his own personal journey as well where he got to a breaking point of considering suicide, himself. When two east coaster step in to a podcast room it tends to be loud so enjoy some deep interpretive conversation with plenty of jokes mixed in. 
Guest: @jeff_landreville
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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A Children’s Book About Death | Patrice Karst

Best selling picture book "The Invisible String" has been used by parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. Patrice Karst shares her theory and story on how this tale came about. Initially written for her own child this book has grown to be a great method for introducing the conversation of loss for children as well as helping adults cope. 
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Purchase "The Invisible String" on Amazon
Other similar books are "The Invisible Leash"  & "The Invisible Web"
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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”It’s Me God” Candace Cheatwood

Only a senior in College at FSU, Candace Cheatwood, was blindsided when she learned her boyfriend was diagnosed with Testicular cancer. For two years he battled and she was right by his side caring for him til his last day. Image being in your last year of college and have to take on that responsibility. My last year of college the priority was not to have any morning classes so I didn’t go in hungover.  I was impressed with her strength and decisiveness to let her feel her feelings and cope with the grief how she saw best for her. Join us on this journey of how one experience can change your perspective on life forever.
 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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Bridging Heaven & Earth | Eileen Daley

Sometimes labeled an empath, psychic or medium, Eileen Daley was born with gifts to help people bridge the gap of life and death. Through her life experiences she's developed an online course, "Finding Calm In Chaos", where she offers four modules with a systemic approach for assessing your chaos and stress triggers while also providing helpful tips and fun techniques to find your inner calmness.
She shares her experiences connecting with the other side including one powerful story that hit home for me regarding those that died on September 11th that rocked me a bit. Tune in for a unique view on life and death and perhaps you'll find some peace.
Eileen Daley: www.daleygift.com
 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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Generational Trauma | Jake Malott

Death with life is a full circle story on how the death of his grandfather took him down a path of personal dissection and deciphered meaning from his loss. Jake finds comedy in tragedy and breaks the family cycle, how he's grown up a large part of his life without a father figure and how it was all discovered from the death of his grandfather. He vulnerably gets in detail about his life and pulls it all together midway on how it connects to this passing. 
 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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Finding Prupose | Erika Tran

Joined by Reiki Master, Oncology Reiki Practitioner, Intuitive Healer and NLP Practitioner who discovered the ability to connect with those who have passed. The episode starts with her explanation that my father, who died, was in the room with us during the recording. We also hear her impact with cancer patients and her own personal loss that has directed her own purpose in life. 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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Widowed Twice | Norman Buckley

Norman Buckley, a TV director on Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl, The OC and many more, dives into his story of how he's lost two partners over the last few decades and how he's overcome these deaths. With two completely different passings in that his first partner died to AIDS and his second took his own life, Norman had to navigate two different grieving experiences courageously. It was a pleasure hearing his insights and how he's so optimistic today. 
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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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Not having a brother anymore | Dan Hahn

"You now have a new reality that you have to deal with." On this episode our guest, Dan Hahn, tells us like it is starting with the powerful story of his brother who overdosed 18 years ago this year. We tap into how death can impact your relationships and even your physical body. Dans level of immediate acceptance lets us enter in to the pros and cons of such grieving. In the back half of this episode we get quite deep into the meaning we have on this life and if we do in fact matter...
 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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A Whole Lot Of Trauma | Garrett Schecher

Today's guest shares three unique and entertaining stories about how death has impacted his life through the loss of three different people. He discusses his evolved belief system and how these deaths (or, haven't) effected those beliefs, a lucid dream experience where his grandfather came to him and we even jump into psychedelics. We had plenty of laughs through all of this despite plenty of deep conversations. In the second half of this episode Garrett shares a very personal traumatic event in his life that has nothing to do with death. Came as a big surprise and his explanation of healing and forgiveness is one we all could take note of.
 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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Death Doula | Jessie Kavanaugh

Jessie speaks on being a Death Doula and her unique methods of healing. She's a Conscious Creator, Soul-Centered Coach, Reiki Healer and Master Herbalist along with being a Death Doula. She shares her own process of grieving the death of her father and how others can apply her practice. 
@Jessie_Kavaluna on IG
 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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Growing up fast because of Death

Rebecca's terminally ill sister was given a short time to live early in her life and battled for years before she finally passed. With having to take care of her and grieving at an early age she was forced to grow up quicker than most. 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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Life is a preparation for death | Jorge Perez

Jorge Perez is an agent and comedian who walks us through his lessons and hilarious story telling on the death of his father to leukemia. His ability to see the light in the darkness through humor makes this tough conversation easy to follow and filled with wisdom. 
@jorgeperezjr
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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A Murder-Sucide | Cassie Scerbo

Her best friend died in a murder-suicide and reveals the importance of her death & domestic violence. Cassie Scerbo, VP of Boo2Bullying and actress seen in Sharknado and the Grand Hotel, shares how she's grieved her death, the importance of vulnerability and building awareness of domestic abuse. 
Follow Cassie on Instagram: @cassiescerbo
 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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Life continues when it ends | Aaron Colbert

Intuitive healer, life coach, meditation teacher who combines the spiritual and clinical mental health sector. Aaron Colbert shares his experience and stories with connecting to those who have passed, his sensitivity and intuition towards energy and how he views death from his perspective. Truly mesmerizing episode where we get into the details of his practice and a life a lot don't know of.
@aaroncolbert 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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Black Death with former NFL player | Zac Diles

Former NFL player and entrepreneur talks about his thoughts on the effects of George Floyds death, the black lives matter movement and being a black man in America today. It’s relevant and important just the fact we sat down to talk. He shares personal experiences and his mindset through all of this.
@zacdiles 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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Beating cancer and death | Nathan Bishop

Becoming the man of the house at a young age after a family suicide lead Nathan down a path of resilience and finally beating cancer. Today's guest grew up in a chaotic household filled with abuse and the suicide of his step-father which lead him to taking care of his family. Years later he was surprisingly diagnosed with cancer in which he applied his life experience to an amazing outlook on getting through life's obstacles. 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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An unsolved double murder | Sania

A remarkable story on how Sania walked in on the brutal murder and unsolved crime of her boyfriends father and brother. She speaks on the trauma and healing after witnessing the aftermath of this unsolved murder followed by grieving the death of that same boyfriend some years later. Sania offers specific's on how that day went down and how she's been able to heal from these deaths in her life. 
As always we try to keep the conversation as light and positive as possible even with such heavy storylines like this. 
Reach out to Sania directly regarding this episode on Instagram: @Saniarittaa
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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How violent deaths saved her life | Maylenn Mosti

Two separate deaths in her life, with potential mafia ties, lead todays guest defining them as saving her life. Her first experience losing a friend to a violent death at the age of 16 followed by the death of her father years later. A two-part episode leads us to deep reflection on how she handled two stories with a slight mystery to them. 
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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”She should have died” in her Near-Death Experience | Cassandra Bauer

She came back to life after a near-death experience from a horrific car crash. Upon crashing, Cassandra remarkable shares how her deceased brother came to her and sent her back to life with the mission to let people know "you are not alone." Which, lead her to start her company NOWLEVELUP. With a suppressed childhood, losing her brother and her near fatal car crash, Cassandra shares an inspirational story of introspection, growth and living life truthfully.
 
Cassandra Bauer: @i.am.nowlevelup
DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end, it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12 he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. Grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma or whatever it may be, DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about. You may cry; but, you also may laugh.
 
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