What happens to our bodies when we die? Is there any proof that our loved ones can visit us after they pass? Do you ever really 'get over' the loss of a loved one?
These are just a few of the questions that are answered in this iHeartPodcast Network series.
Follow Kyle McMahon as he works through the loss of his mother from pancreatic cancer, traveling across the country talking with subject matter experts covering grieving, loss, spiritualism, the afterlife, death rituals and other aspects of death, grief, and mourning, bringing you insight and advice to help manage the unimaginable.
It’s coming for all of us whether we acknowledge it or not, so you’re cordially invited to join Kyle as he explores death, grief and other sh*t we don’t discuss.
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S1/E10 10: The Afterlife, Part 3: Bridging the Gap to the Afterlife with Reverend Angela Abt
In episode 10 of Death, Grief And Other Shit We Don't Discuss, Kyle McMahon is in Lily Dale, New York (https://www.lilydaleassembly.org) - dealing with the unflinching loss of his Mother and exploring the world of Spiritualism and the afterlife. In the midst of his labyrinth of grief, Reverend Angela Abt (https://angieabt.com) steps in, offering a beacon of hope in the most unexpected of ways – through spirit communications and mediumship. Together, they explore this intriguing space, journeying from the spiritualist gatherings of the 19th century to the modern digital mediums of today. They talk about the evolution of mediumship and Angie's own path of discovery and learning, from her studies in Lily Dale, New York to her work at Santosha Holistic Center (https://www.santoshaholisticcenter.com).
As they navigate the tumultuous waters of grief and loss, Angela and Kyle find common ground in their shared experiences of losing loved ones, delve into the nuanced complexities of grief, acknowledging the cathartic power of vulnerability, and the importance of validating our emotions. Angela provides an enlightening perspective on how a medium can serve as a bridge to our loved ones in the afterlife.
In the final chapter of the episode, Kyle and Reverend Abt examine the world of mediumship more closely. Angela shares her reading practices, shedding light on how she guides her clients on their spiritual journeys. The episode concludes with Angela giving Kyle a powerful reading that leaves him in awe, more convinced than ever of a continuing connection with his departed mother. This conversation is not just about mediumship, but about the human experience, our connections with the departed, and the transformative power of faith and patience. Through sharing their stories, they hope to provide solace and understanding to those grappling with loss.
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5 May 2023
S1/E9 9: The Afterlife, Part 2 - Lily Dale, New York & the Spiritualism Movement
In episode 9 of Death, Grief And Other Shit We Don't Discuss, Kyle McMahon travels to Lily Dale, New York (https://www.lilydaleassembly.org) - a gated hamlet in Southwestern New York which is made up entirely of Mediums and Spiritual healers.
Kyle is given a tour of Lily Dale by Tom Cratsley (https://www.thomascratsley.com), a healer and teacher who has been a resident of Lily Dale for decades. Together, they explore the healing temple, pet cemetery, Inspiration Stump and unravel the stories behind this unique town.
Additionally, Tom talks about the origins of Lily Dale, its ties to the Spiritualism movement of the United States and the incredible life of Spiritualisms founder, Andrew Jackson Davis.
Explore the unforgettable signs our loved ones can leave us, even when it seems unexplainable, on this fascinating journey into the afterlife and spiritual communication, and discover the power of believing in something beyond our physical existence.
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13 Apr 2023
S1/E8 8: The Afterlife
In episode 8 of Death, Grief And Other Shit We Don't Discuss, Kyle McMahon discusses the odd and seemingly unexplainable things that began to happen immediately after his Mother passed away.
Then, Kyle talks once again with Dr. Jan Holden (https://www.janholden.com), President of the International Association for Near-Death Studies, and retired Professor Emerita of Counseling at University of North Texas (UNT). They discuss what after death communication is, what science is behind it, what the most common things seen in ADC's and much more.
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30 Mar 2023
S1/E7 7: The Support Systems
In episode 7 of Death, Grief And Other Shit We Don't Discuss, Kyle McMahon discusses how his support system got him through and the surprise at how some rose up and some disappeared in the wake of his Mother's death.
Then, Kyle talks with University of Virginia developmental psychologist and researcher Dr. Jessica Stern (https://www.deathandgrief.show/guests/jessie-stern/), about how attachment to our loved ones - and our support systems - profoundly affect our grieving processes.
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13 Mar 2023
S1/E6 Returning Thursday March 30th
On Thursday March 30th, Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss returns. Continuing the exploration of death, loss, grief and mourning - and what it all means - Kyle McMahon travels to Lilydale New York to speak with a medium, learns about his own mortality, attempts to contact his Mother, learns ways to turn powerlessness into positive action and so much more.
Continue the journey of Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss, returning Thursday March 30th from iHeartPodcasts Network.
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7 Oct 2022
S1/E6 6. The Funeral (& Other Strange Death Rituals)
In episode 6 of Death, Grief and Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss, Kyle McMahon discusses the writing of his Mom's eulogy, going to the viewing, the funeral and the burial and all that these things entail.
Then, Kyle talks with Todd Hara (https://www.deathandgrief.show/guests/todd-hara), Vice President of McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory and best selling author of Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral (https://amzn.to/3SNrgkG). They discuss the history of death rituals, how death rituals in America came to be, where the death industry is going and more.
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29 Sept 2022
S1/E5 5B: Next Week...
Next week on Death, Grief and Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss, we return to dive into Death Rituals, Funerals and Viewings and the history behind why we do the strange things we do when it comes to losing the ones we love.
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In episode 5 of Death, Grief and Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss, Kyle McMahon discusses the immediate hours and days after his Mom passed.
Then, Kyle talks with Dr. Kenneth J. Doka (http://drkendoka.com), Senior Vice-President for Grief Programs for the Hospice Foundation of America and best selling author of books such as Grief Is a Journey: Finding your Pathway through Loss (https://amzn.to/3UcJkph). They discuss what are some helpful things to do in the immediate aftermath of the death of a loved one, how to have less regrets with your loved one and more.
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In episode 3 of Death, Grief and Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss, Kyle discusses when he realized the end was nearing, what happened in his Mom's final days and how he almost didn't make it through.
Then, Kyle talks with Dr. Jan Holden (https://www.janholden.com), President of the International Association for Near-Death Studies, and retired Professor Emerita of Counseling at University of North Texas (UNT). They discuss what near-death experiences are, what are the most common things seen in NDE's, what the science proves and much more.
Get resources related to this episode at: RESOURCES: Episode 3, The Nearing Death Experience (https://news.iheart.com/featured/kyle-mcmahon/content/2022-08-30-the-nearing-death-experience-death-grief-other-sht-resources/)
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30 Aug 2022
S1/E2 2: It's Terminal
In Episode 2 of Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss, Kyle McMahon tells the story of his family receiving the news that his Mom's pancreatic cancer had become terminal, what that meant for their family and how they handled it.
Then, Kyle talks with Dr Gregory Masters, a medical oncologist at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute at ChristianaCare, about what an oncologist does, how he is able to do it every day, advice on what to do when given a terminal diagnosis and more.
Get resources related to this episode at: RESOURCES: Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss, Episode 2: It's Terminal (https://news.iheart.com/featured/kyle-mcmahon/content/2022-08-29-its-terminal-death-grief-other-sht-we-dont-discuss-resources/)
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30 Aug 2022
S1/E1 1: The Diagnosis (aka WTF?!??!!)
In the first episode of Death, Grief And Other Shit We Don't Discuss, Kyle McMahon tells the story of receiving his mother Joanne's pancreatic cancer diagnosis, how he and his family handled it and how it changed their lives forever.
Then, Kyle talks with Dr. Nicole Duffy, a health psychologist at ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, about healthy ways to deal with a life-threatening diagnosis.
Get resources related to this episode at: RESOURCES: Episode 1: The Diagnosis (aka WTF?!?) (https://news.iheart.com/featured/kyle-mcmahon/content/2022-08-29-the-diagnosis-death-grief-other-sht-we-dont-discuss-resources/)
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8 Jul 2022
Introducing Death, Grief, & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss
Introducing....
Kyle McMahon's Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss
Coming August 30th from the iHeart Podcast Network.
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