They say we die twice: once when we take our last breath and again when our name is spoken for the final time. But in today's world, there's a third passing to consider - our digital death. Welcome to Death and Dying in the Digital Age, a podcast that explores the uncharted territory of our online afterlife. Join host Niki Weiss each week as she navigates the complexities of end-of-life planning, from safeguarding your individual legacy to ensuring your loved ones can access your important digital assets. Dive into the four pillars of comprehensive death planning - Legal, Financial, Physical, and Digital - and you’ll see that by addressing these crucial aspects, you'll gain peace of mind knowing that every facet of your life and legacy is accounted for. Be sure to check out our resources on digitallegacypodcast.com and subscribe today because, in the 21st century, even your online self needs an exit strategy.
What Does a Peaceful Exit Mean to You | Sarah Cavanaugh
When the doctors said there was nothing more they could do, Sarah Cavanaugh didn't know to ask her mother what she wanted next. That moment became the start of her life's work.
In this episode, Sarah, author and creator of Peaceful Exit, joins host Niki Weiss to talk about the conversations families never have, why avoiding them pulls families apart, and how to start them before it's too late.
In this episode:
The three parts of peace at the end of life: relationships, possessions and the body
The praise list, the patch list and the pardon list, and why the pardon list is the hardest
How to plan for a peaceful exit even when a death is sudden
Grief bots, AI personas and why grief isn't a problem for technology to solve
Why everyone over 18 needs a will and a medical power of attorney
The "pexit pod": gathering your people once a year to share your wishes
Not one 200-minute conversation, but 200 one-minute conversations
Sarah's favorite question: what does a peaceful exit mean to you?
About Sarah:
Sarah Cavanaugh is an author and grief, death and dying podcaster behind Peaceful Exit. Drawing on eight years of research and her own family losses, she helps people talk openly about mortality, make their wishes known and make room for grief. Her book is Peaceful Exit: A Guide to Reimagining Your Final Chapter.
Book updates and the Peaceful Exit podcast: https://peacefulexit.net/book (https://peacefulexit.net/book)
Live fully, die ready.
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Download the My Final Playbook app:
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-final-playbook/id6791298756 (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-final-playbook/id6791298756)
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=endevo.life.finalplaybook (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=endevo.life.finalplaybook)
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical, legal or financial advice. Views expressed by the host and guests are their own. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions
29 Sept 2026
Grief Does Not Specify Species | Koryn Greenspan
A dog dies and the person is told it was just a dog. The grief does not work that way, and neither does the law.
In this episode, Koryn Greenspan, founder of The Parted Paw and a Certified Pet Loss and Grief Specialist, ACC-ICF coach, and Certified End-of-Life Pet Doula, joins host Niki Weiss to talk about why pet loss is treated as lesser grief, the decisions worth making before the last day arrives, and what it costs people at work when their grief is not recognized as grief.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Why the loss of a pet can hit harder than the loss of a person, and why that takes nothing away from either
- The decisions worth making in advance: in home euthanasia, location, timing, and what happens to the remains
- How to find out whether your employer's bereavement policy covers a pet, and what to do if it does not
- Why pets being classified as property still shapes how workplaces respond to pet loss
- What compassion fatigue does to veterinary teams, and what support is available to them
Live fully, die ready.
Start your plan and take the free assessment:
https://finalplaybook.com/main-page (https://finalplaybook.com/main-page)
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-and-dying-in-the-digital-age/id1775499012 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-and-dying-in-the-digital-age/id1775499012)
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MQkOgvyPQnLEz1fO9BHkY (https://open.spotify.com/show/2MQkOgvyPQnLEz1fO9BHkY)
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Download the My Final Playbook app:
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Disclaimer: This channel is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical, legal, or financial advice. Views expressed by the host and guests are their own. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions. The channel is not responsible for actions taken based on its content. Re-uploads or ANY use of our content is prohibited.
24 Sept 2026
Your Life Is a House of Cards | Niki Weiss
Your life is a house of cards. Legal, financial, physical and digital pieces all stacked on top of each other. When death, a terminal diagnosis or incapacity hits, one pulled card can bring the whole thing down on the people you love.
In this short episode, Niki Weiss explains why death is still a taboo topic, why that makes it one of the most administratively complicated events a family will ever face, and how to plan for it like a project instead of a crisis.
In this episode:
- The four pillars of legacy readiness: legal, financial, physical and digital
- The sandwich generation: caring for your kids and your parents at the same time
- The phone test: if you died tomorrow and your phone died with you, could anyone get past multifactor authentication to shut down your digital life?
- Why the worst time to plan a funeral is after someone has already died
- Terminal diagnosis options: hospice, palliative care and medical aid in dying under Death with Dignity laws, and why your choices depend on your state
- How to take the emotion out of planning so your true wishes are documented and understood
Resources:
ENDevo: https://www.endevo.life (https://www.endevo.life)
Podcast website: https://digitallegacypodcast.com (https://digitallegacypodcast.com)
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