A podcast about death, life and the idea that becoming friends with death might help us have more meaningful lives. Talking about it won't kill us but instead might help us live better...Presented to you by Melanie Leamy and Elodie Fuentes.artwork background: a painting by Lucy Baile
In the final episode in 2022 we have decided to share a recent master class, recorded by co host Melanie Leamy, on grounding techniques for stressful times. It has nothing to do with death and dying, but everything to do with how to live a good life today.
5 Jun 2022
Endings And New Beginnings
In this episode we are talking about the experience of endings, new beginnings, and the transition period. A lovely and lively conversation between the two hosts with many examples from their own lives to illustrate the meaning of endings, new beginnings, and transitional periods in our lives.
6 May 2022
The Five Remembrances: a reflective practice
In this episode, I am explaining the Buddhist contemplative and reflective practice of The Five Remembrances. This practice is designed to help us in developing more appreciation and gratitude for this life.
12 Feb 2022
Interview with a Death Doula
An intimate conversation with Australian Death Doula and funeral celebrant Annie Wittlock about her experience of the Doula role and her thoughts on death and dying. Annie is a Buddhist practitioner herself but very open to all rituals that may help at the end of life, both the dying person and their loved ones.
9 Jan 2022
Preparing for 2022: guided body scan meditation and reflection on what we really and truly want
In the first episode in 2022, we guide our listeners in a relaxing body scan meditation which helps to bring us right into the Now. During the final minutes of the episode we guide you in a short reflection which helps you to identify what is most important to you, what is less important right now, and what is not at all important and what therefore you can let go of. With our best wishes for 2022!
5 Dec 2021
Contemplating my own death
In this episode we talk about Elodie's experience with strong fear of "dying too soon" which lead to an inspiring conversation around the importance of living life fully, the uncertainty that comes with not knowing how long we will be alive, what it means to leave a legacy and much more.
5 Sept 2021
Thoughts on death, dying and so much more with Dr. Kathryn Mannix
We were so delighted to have Dr. Kathryn Mannix on our podcast for this episode. The truly inspiring conversation with this amazing lady included insights into some of the stories she tells in her well-known book "With The End In Mind" and we also spoke briefly about her second book "Listen" which has now been released.
1 Aug 2021
The Role Of Death Doulas in our community with Hermione Elliott
In this episode we speak with Hermione Elliott, founder and director of Living Well Dying Well in the UK, about her journey with death and dying, her reason for setting up Living Well Dying Well, about the importance of the death doula movement in our communities and more.
4 Jul 2021
What do "success" and "failure" mean in death and dying? - an exploration with Maurice Adams
We were delighted to have Maurice Adams on our podcast who spoke to us about his many encounters with death and dying both in his personal life and in his professional life. We spoke among many other Things about what success and failure could mean to different people when faced with their own death or the death of another person.
6 Jun 2021
How children can learn about death and dying with Sue Brayne
In this episode we are talking with Sue Brayne, author of her Granny Mo book series and her latest book "Is Teddy Going to Die?" and have a heart-felt conversation about death and dying and and her views on it as well as on the meaning of life.
2 May 2021
When To Love Means To Let Go
In this episode Melanie Leamy talks about her own story of true love and soul connection, the time when she was the sole carer for her husband, the time when she knew that the most loving thing she could do for him was to let him go. She talks about his death and shares with us what she has learned from her grief following her husband's death. It seems very timely to be releasing this episode this month as on 15th May it will be exactly three years since her husband died.
4 Apr 2021
Introduction to "A Life To Die For"
In this first episode of our podcast "A Life To Die For" we are introducing ourselves to our listeners and talk about our intention for this podcast.
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