Talking with Mortals is a show about the conversations we don't always make time for (but probably should). Hosted by Erin Reidy, death doula and founder of The Good Mourning Society.
Real people, real conversations, sometimes about death and grief, always about what matters to people who will die... eventually!
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Bob and Erin are two death doulas in the UK, and they recently sat down to talk shop. From safeguarding and cultural attitudes to medically assisted death and more, this short conversation covers a lot!
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Talking with Mortals is a show about the conversations we don't always make time for (but probably should). Real people, real conversations, sometimes about death and grief, always about what really matters.
🎵 Music by Kylie Dailey
📲 Follow us: @goodmourningsociety and @talkingwithmortals
26 May 2026
9: Hate eulogies and I'll die first
When was the last time you sat down with your partner and really talked? Big stuff. Life and death stuff. Little stuff. Everyday stuff. Questions and topics you never once thought to bring up... Discover things you never heard before, and never assume you know all there is to know!
You can be a fly on the wall and watch exactly what Tara and Sipho got into in this week's episode.
The full, unabridged conversation can be found on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@GoodMourningSociety).
Talking with Mortals is a show about the conversations we don't always make time for (but probably should). Real people, real conversations, sometimes about death and grief, always about what really matters.
🃏 The Memento conversation cards used in this episode are available at goodmourningsociety.com (http://goodmourningsociety.com/). Use code MORTAL10 for 10% off your order.
🎵 Music by Kylie Dailey
📲 Follow us: @goodmourningsociety (https://www.instagram.com/goodmourningsociety/) and @talkingwithmortals
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19 May 2026
8: A terrible and precious thing
How much would you reveal to a complete stranger?
Different generations. Different cultures. Watch as Neil and Sanghadhara, two total strangers, as they discuss life, death, grief and the lessons they've learned along the way. How much could they possibly have in common?
The full, unabridged conversation can be found on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@GoodMourningSociety).
Talking with Mortals is a show about the conversations we don't always make time for (but probably should). Real people, real conversations, sometimes about death and grief, always about what really matters.
🃏 The Memento conversation cards used in this episode are available at goodmourningsociety.com (http://goodmourningsociety.com). Use code MORTAL10 for 10% off your order.
🎵 Music by Kylie Dailey
📲 Follow us: @goodmourningsociety (https://www.instagram.com/goodmourningsociety/) and @talkingwithmortals (https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithmortals/)
12 May 2026
7: Laundry piles and pet skeletons
What happens when two death workers sit down to talk shop? A whole lot of laughter, believe it or not! Emma from Dying to Help (https://dyingtohelp.co.uk/) shared some amazing anecdotes of her time as a celebrant and end of life doula, as well as a few projects she has cooking on the horizon.
Talking with Mortals is a show about the conversations we don't always make time for (but probably should). Real people, real conversations, sometimes about death and grief, always about what really matters.
🎵 Music by Kylie Dailey
📲 Follow us: @goodmourningsociety (https://www.instagram.com/goodmourningsociety/) and @talkingwithmortals
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5 May 2026
6: A squid and the perfect sandwich
Aurora and Criss' relationship has been many things over the years, but this conversation takes them to places they haven't yet explored.
The full, unabridged conversation can be found on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@GoodMourningSociety).
Talking with Mortals is a show about the conversations we don't always make time for (but probably should). Real people, real conversations, sometimes about death and grief, always about what really matters.
🃏 The Memento conversation cards used in this episode are available at goodmourningsociety.com (http://goodmourningsociety.com). Use code MORTAL10 for 10% off your order.
🎵 Music by Kylie Dailey
📲 Follow us: @goodmourningsociety (https://www.instagram.com/goodmourningsociety/) and @talkingwithmortals (https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithmortals/)
28 Apr 2026
5: White lies and living funerals
A mother and son, Lois and Toby. One afternoon. The result is a conversation most families never get around to; an honest conversation about life, death, mental health, and what living a "good life" looks like for them.
The full, unabridged conversation can be found on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@GoodMourningSociety).
Talking with Mortals is a show about the conversations we don't always make time for (but probably should). Real people, real conversations, sometimes about death and grief, always about what really matters.
🃏 The Memento conversation cards used in this episode are available at goodmourningsociety.com (http://goodmourningsociety.com). Use code MORTAL10 for 10% off your order.
🎵 Music by Kylie Dailey
📲 Follow us: @goodmourningsociety (https://www.instagram.com/goodmourningsociety/) and @talkingwithmortals (https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithmortals/)
23 Apr 2026
4: Introducing the conversations
Over the next few weeks you'll be meeting a bunch of lovely, brave, vulnerable people! Family, friends, romantic partners, and even strangers all spent time exploring what it means to be mortal in this day and age.
I wanted to give you a little more detail about the idea, the people involved, and what to expect. As I say in the video, I'm far from a professional videographer. But I did my best to create as professional a show as I could. Please offer me some grace on any audio/video issues that may pop up along the way.
Talking with Mortals is a show about the conversations we don't always make time for (but probably should). Real people, real conversations, sometimes about death and grief, always about what really matters.
🃏 The Memento conversation cards are available at goodmourningsociety.com (http://www.goodmourningsociety.com). Use code MORTAL10 for 10% off your order.
🎵 Music by Kylie Dailey
📲 Follow us: @goodmourningsociety (https://www.instagram.com/goodmourningsociety/) and @talkingwithmortals (https://www.instagram.com/talkingwithmortals/)
5 Sept 2025
3: Highschool nihilism & 9/11
A deeply personal look at another reason why I've gone into death work - the death of a classmate at my high school graduation. This isn't something I've talked about openly before, but I think gives a good idea of why I am the way I am - for better or for worse!
Talking with Mortals is a show about the conversations we don't always make time for (but probably should). Real people, real conversations, sometimes about death and grief, always about what really matters.
🎵 Music by Kylie Dailey
📲 Follow us: @goodmourningsociety and @talkingwithmortals
21 Aug 2025
2: Grief isn't love and calling bullsh*t
Maybe you've heard the phrase, "Grief is love with nowhere to go."
I think that's BS and I wanna tell you why.
Talking with Mortals is a show about the conversations we don't always make time for (but probably should). Real people, real conversations, sometimes about death and grief, always about what really matters.
🎵 Music by Kylie Dailey
📲 Follow us: @goodmourningsociety and @talkingwithmortals
14 Aug 2025
1: Death baskets and turtle cremation
Sarah, Nina, Bob, and Erin are all mortals who sat down an open conversation about what that means. We chat about what the people in our lives think about our fascination with end of life, about what it's like teaching children about mortality, and the difference between dead, Dead, and DEAD.
Talking with Mortals is a show about the conversations we don't always make time for (but probably should). Real people, real conversations, sometimes about death and grief, always about what really matters.
🎵 Music by Kylie Dailey
📲 Follow us: @goodmourningsociety and @talkingwithmortals
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