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”A podcast about death? That‘s kinda morbid.” - You, probably. But it doesn‘t have to be. Come breathe life into the conversation around death, grief, & bereavement.
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Sep 12, 2024
Sep 12, 2024
50 min
In this episode, Maria and Mallory discuss the impact of COVID-19 on estate planning, the challenges of discussing death with young children, and the expected societal changes towards aging and end-of-life planning. They share personal updates and their plans for engaging broader communities in meaningful discussions about the future.
Be sure to join me and get your free tickets to The Legacy Expo here!
What You’ll Learn:
- How COVID-19 and lockdowns have changed the way we discuss and manage estate planning
- Strategies for discussing end-of-life issues with children to foster understanding and resilience
- Predictions for how societal attitudes toward aging and end-of-life planning will evolve in the coming years
SHOW NOTES
- Mallory McGrath, Philotimo Life Season 2 – https://www.philotimolife.com/podcast/episode/ab597f1d/planning-for-the-end-ft-mallory-mcgrath-009
- Viive Planning TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@viiveplanning
- Canadian Pension Plan – CPP – https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp.html
- Old Age Security – OAS – https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security.html
- Getting Your Affairs in Order Checklist: Documents to Prepare for the Future – https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/advance-care-planning/getting-your-affairs-order-checklist-documents-prepare-future
- End of Life Planning Glossary of Terms – https://www.altaregional.org/sites/main/files/file-attachments/handout_1_-_eol_planning_glossary_of_terms.pdf
- Start planning with Viive Planning – https://www.viiveplanning.ca/contact
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-legacy-expo-ii-tickets-909330641427
Philotimo Life episodes are now recorded in Miraki Life Workspace, a creative co-working space that fosters community and collaboration. Be sure to follow Philotimo Life on Instagram at @philotimolife and sign up for our newsletter at philotimolife.com/subscribe.
Sep 10, 2024
Sep 10, 2024
27 min
Join Maria as she talks with Alicia Vogan, a compassionate funeral director at Peaceful Transitions, about revolutionizing the funeral industry with a focus on transparency, empathy, and personalized care.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-legacy-expo-ii-tickets-909330641427
SHOW NOTES
- The original Addams family set with and without color – https://www.boredpanda.com/the-addams-familys-living-room-was-actually-pink/
- How does the BAO work – https://oacfp.com/site/portal-resources/regulatory/BAO
- Peaceful Transitions Funeral Home – https://www.peacefultransition.ca/
- Learn about The Legacy Expo – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-legacy-expo-ii-tickets-909330641427
- Different types of funeral options – https://www.ontario.ca/page/funeral-burial-cremation-alkaline-hydrolysis-or-scattering-your-rights
- Urn Alternatives For Your Loved One – https://urnsnw.com/articles/urn-alternatives-36-creative-ideas-for-ashes/
What You’ll Learn:
- How Alicia's personal experiences and professional background led her to redefine funeral services
- The importance of transparency and accessibility in funeral planning.
- Common misconceptions about the funeral industry
- The role of empathy and compassion in providing funeral services and how these principles guide Alicia’s day-to-day interactions
- Practical advice for families navigating the process of funeral planning
Philotimo Life episodes are now recorded in Miraki Life Workspace, a creative co-working space that fosters community and collaboration. Be sure to follow Philotimo Life on Instagram at @philotimolife and sign up for our newsletter at philotimolife.com/subscribe.
Aug 13, 2024
Aug 13, 2024
50 min
As we continue our Media Partnership series with The Legacy Expo, Maria welcomes financial expert Andy Kovacs to the podcast. Andy, the founder of Moments of Truth Insurance Services, brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience in the financial services industry, inspired by his father's career during the 1980s recession.
In this episode, Andy shares his journey into financial services, discussing his unique approach to financial security and the innovative concept of "generational nobility." He explains how life insurance can play a crucial role in securing a family's financial future and debunks common misconceptions surrounding it. Andy also presents his insightful four-stage model of life, offering a fresh perspective on financial planning across different life stages.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into:
- Andy's personal journey and the inspiration behind Moments of Truth Insurance Services
- The concept of "generational nobility" and its impact on future financial security
- The importance of establishing financial security early
- The benefits and misconceptions of life insurance
- Andy's four-stage model of life: learning, earning, yearning, and burning
Check out Andy’s work:
- Moments of Truth Insurance Services – https://advisor.sunlife.ca/andy.kovacs/
- The Legacy Expo – https://thelegacyexpo.com/
Further reading and resources:
- The Importance of Life Insurance – https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/insurance/life.html
- Understanding Cash Value Life Insurance – https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cash-value-life-insurance.asp
- Financial Planning for Different Life Stages – https://www.forbes.com/advisor/retirement/financial-planning-for-different-life-stages/
- Generational Wealth and Financial Security – https://www.willful.co/blog/generational-wealth
- LifeHappens Resource – https://lifehappens.org/
- Financial terms glossary – https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/youth-financial-education/glossary/
- Walk The Line – Johnny Cash – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh169rVMveA
Philotimo Life episodes are now recorded in Miraki Life Workspace, a creative co-working space that fosters community and collaboration. Be sure to follow Philotimo Life on Instagram at @philotimolife and sign up for our newsletter at philotimolife.com/subscribe.
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
41 min
Do you believe in energy? What does a wellness practice look like for you? How often do you meditate, and do you know its benefits? What about journaling? As we continue our media partnership series with The Legacy Expo, Maria covers these topics and more with today’s guest, Jane Lee.
Jane is a yoga instructor and author who has a unique perspective on life, death, and everything in between. She shares her journey from starting yoga over 20 years ago to how a cancer diagnosis deepened her practice. They discuss her book "The Answer," her thoughts on inner wisdom, and her belief that death can be a gift.
- https://thelegacyexpo.com/
- Check out Jane Lee’s work – https://www.pureleejane.com/
- What is Qigong? Via National Qigong Association – https://www.nqa.org/what-is-qigong
- Meditation and Journaling: Combining Practices To Reflect Your Inner World via Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health – https://kripalu.org/resources/meditation-and-journaling-combining-practices-reflect-your-inner-world
- Top 5 Regrets Of The Dying by Bronnie Ware – https://www.hard-wears.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Top-5-Regrets-of-the-Dying.pdf
- Interstellar “Don’t Let Me Go” via Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3HklRyAYDc
- Brain Waves Synchronize when People Interact via Scientific American – https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/brain-waves-synchronize-when-people-interact/
- 12 Science-Based Benefits of Meditation via Healthline – https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-benefits-of-meditation
- The amazing ways electricity in your body shapes you and your health via NewScientist – https://www.newscientist.com/article/2360290-the-amazing-ways-electricity-in-your-body-shapes-you-and-your-health/
Philotimo Life episodes are now recorded in Miraki Life Workspace, a creative co-working space that fosters community and collaboration. Be sure to follow Philotimo Life on Instagram at @philotimolife and sign up for our newsletter at philotimolife.com/subscribe.
Jul 23, 2024
Jul 23, 2024
38 min
Welcome back, friends! It’s been a while, and we know you’ve missed us.
Maria and Ammo are slowly working on new episodes about death in the media, similar to our Death in Disney and Death in Video Games series. While they prepare those, Maria will be interviewing some incredible people in the death space and related fields.
First, some exciting news! Philotimo Life is partnering with The Legacy Expo as their Media Partner for the upcoming fall event. Maria will be speaking to the events impactful vendors and facilitators.
Maria's first interview in this series is with Michael Brooke, the founder and event organizer of The Legacy Expo. Michael shares his journey from Leeds to Canada, his passion for skateboarding, and how his book inspired the films Dogtown and Z Boys. They discuss his work with Longboarding for Peace, his surprising role as a funeral director’s assistant, and how these experiences shaped his views on life and legacy.
Michael also shares his vision for helping people make informed decisions and improve emotional well-being, emphasizing the need for men to engage in conversations about legacy, grief, and end-of-life planning.
Join Maria for this insightful conversation and get inspired by Michael’s journey and perspective.
- https://thelegacyexpo.com/
- https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-legacy-expo-ii-tickets-909330641427
- Final Tap Perspective – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUsWxOZolVQ
- Psychology Today: The Problem of Male Grief – https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/men-s-mental-health-matters/202211/the-problem-male-grief
- With the loss of its celebrities, Gen X ponders mortality – https://www.cantonrep.com/story/entertainment/2017/01/01/with-loss-its-celebrities-gen/22845907007/
- Donate today: Canadian Blood Services – https://www.blood.ca/en/blood/donor-centre-hours-locations
- Donate today: American Red Cross – https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
- The Legacy of Warren Bolster – https://www.hammertoronto.com/products/legacy-of-warren-bolster-book?variant=5410972631072
Philotimo Life episodes are now recorded in Miraki Life Workspace, a creative co-working space that fosters community and collaboration. Be sure to follow Philotimo Life on Instagram at @philotimolife and sign up for our newsletter at philotimolife.com/subscribe.
Jul 5, 2024
Jul 5, 2024
58 min
In this episode, we delve into hospice and palliative care in Canada with Katrielle Ethier. She shares her journey into the field, clarifies common misconceptions, and discusses her public policy and education work through the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA).
Katrielle also opens up about her personal experiences with grief and ADHD, offering a unique perspective on their intersection. She provides educational insights for those unfamiliar with hospice and palliative care, encouraging proactive end-of-life planning.
Join us for an enlightening conversation that underscores the importance of compassionate care at the end of life and explores the future of hospice and palliative care in Canada.
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Dec 14, 2023
Dec 14, 2023
46 min
It’s that time again, friends.
In this season finale, we bring back a fan-favourite episode – This Is Your Death! With respect, we retell the tales of some of the most bizarre and mind-boggling ways that people have died.
Thank you for listening to our podcast up til now. We appreciate every single listener who’s taken the time to send their love, thoughts, and suggestions for future content.
Until next time, it’s Maria & Ammo signing off!
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Links:
- Death by Deodarant via Indepedant Co
- Death by beard, and it now being 450 years old via Atlas Obscura
- Titanic Pose of Death via Press Reader
- Mount Etna via Global News on YouTube
- Horace Ars Poetica via Poetry In Translation
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Nov 7, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
1hr 6 min
In this episode, Maria and Ammo explore the rarely discussed topic of grief in the corporate world.
Maria sits down with Sarah Hines, an executive coach and grief advocate, who emphasizes the importance of educating corporations about handling grief in various life situations beyond death. Sarah provides valuable insights into creating a more compassionate work culture and offers guidance for colleagues and supervisors on supporting grieving employees.
Whether you've personally faced grief while managing professional responsibilities or you're a people leader seeking ways to better support your team, this episode provides a roadmap for navigating this complex terrain.
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Links:
- $20 Million Robot Moves 9 Boxes, Either Quits or Dies, Is a Hero via The Big Lead
- Why queer people need to talk about disenfranchised grief via Gay Times
- Disenfranchised grief in queer companionship and chosen family via California State University San Bernardino
- Disenfranchised grief following African American Homicide loss: an inductive case study via National Library of Medicine
- Disenfranchised grief and social inequality: bereaved African Canadians and oppositional narratives about the violent deaths of friends and family members via ResearchGate
- The psychology of collective grief via The British Psychological Society
- How to Process Our Collective Grief via Yes!Magazine
- How to Support Employees through Grief and Loss via SHRM
- Compassionate and Bereavement Leave via Canada
- American Federal Bereavement Leave Via Indeed (spoiler: there currently isn’t any)
- LGBTQ grief support: Journey through love, loss, and renewed hope via HopeHealthCo
- Queer Death Resources via Radical Death Studies
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Oct 3, 2023
Oct 3, 2023
43 min
Maria and Ammo may not look like your run-of-the-mill gamers, but don't let their polished exteriors fool you – they’re secretly (maybe not to secret anymore?) gaming enthusiasts. From storming the virtual battlefield in first-person shooters to embarking on fantastical quests in RPGs, they've weathered their fair share of digital demises.
In this episode, Maria and Ammo venture deep into the pixelated realms of some of their favourite video games. They dissect the portrayal of death in these digital universes and explore the psychology behind the various depictions.
Whether it's the heart-pounding intensity of a climactic battle or the whimsical charm of a game over screen, they've got it all covered. Maria and Ammo also spotlight games where death isn't just a possibility, but a prerequisite for in-game progress.
Join your favourite macabre MC’s on a nostalgic odyssey as they revisit and look at some amazing games that even their parents would approve of!
Links:
- Representation of Death in Independent Videogames: Providing a Space for Meaningful Death Reflection via University of Central Florida
- Reflecting on Attitudes Towards Death Through the Use of Immersive Virtual Reality Commercial Video Games via ACM Digital Library
- Mortician’s Tale Twitch stream via Twitch Streamer, visager_
- Protecting Trans Bodies in Death via Ask a Mortician on YouTube
- That Dragon, Cancer 2016 Award Acceptance Speech for Games of Impact
- A Little Death Positivity In Video Games Can Be Good via GameSpot
- To appreciate modern life, I can’t stop playing games about death via LA Times
- The Paradox Of “Death” In Video Games via Downward Thrust on YouTube
- Spiritfarer and How Death Affects Us via LeadHead on YouTube
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Sep 5, 2023
Sep 5, 2023
1hr 10 min
Maria's on a mission to add a splash of colour to Ammo's wardrobe, and guess what shade she's picked? Green!
Join Maria as she chats with Candance Currie, a green burial advocate focusing on creating more green burial spaces. They dive deep into the world of green burials, explore Candance's journey into this unique field, and uncover the many benefits of going green for the afterlife.
But that's not all! Maria and Ammo also dissect the not-so-eco-friendly aspects of other burial practices, such as modern embalming and cremation. And, because it wouldn't be Philotimo Life without it, they take a spin on the Wheel of Misfortune for some predictably chaotic fun.
Whether you're a green burial aficionado or you've never thought twice about your final resting place, this episode promises to open your eyes to a world of alternative burial practices.
Prepare to bury your preconceptions and embrace the green way to rest in peace!
Links:
- 11 Types of Green Burials via TalkDeath
- The environmental toll of cremating the dead via National Geographic
- Why Conventional Burial Harms the Environment via Milton Fields
- Dulux Colour – Green
- The Medieval Arundel Tomb in Chichester via Medieval.EU
- An Arundel Tomb by Philip Larkin via Poetry Foundation
- How a Common Death Ritual Made It Harder to Mourn the Loss of My Mother via TIME
- Environmental Costs of the Afterlife via C&EN
- Understanding Aquamation via Eirene
- Can I have a Green Burial in Canada? via Eirene
- Toxic embalming chemicals via The Empty Square
- Five Principles of a Green Burial via Green Burial Canada
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