Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

 Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 and a leading cause of accidental death. Learn how to reduce your and your family's risk. https://bit.ly/4jYEHuMIn this Episode:03:32 - Road Trip: Virginia and Peanut Pie05:22 - Dr. Nancy Berns: Learning to Float in Grief08:18 - Ways to Prevent Accidental Drowning for Children09:58 - 80% of Drownings Happen in Residential Pools - Learn the Situations14:58 - Personal Story - Tragedy in an Instant17:52 - Water Watcher - Vigilance for Prevention20:12 - The Drowning Chain of Survival28:55 - How to Keep Friends and Family Safe Near Water36:06 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Saul Bellow wrote, “Losing a parent is something like driving through a plate-glass window. You didn't know it was there until it shattered, and then for years to come you're picking up the pieces.” In honor of Father's day, we offer some thoughts about parental relationships that you may find helpful as you pick up your own pieces of glass, and maybe a few splinters.  https://bit.ly/4l8cvXf In this Episode:02:54 - Road Trip: Virginia and Pimento Cheese Recipe04:21 - Patrick Henry's Famous Speech06:52 - Essay by David Sedaris on the Death of His Father, "Orphaned at Last"18:08 - Leo Tolstoy - The Old Grandfather and the Grandson19:42 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textMarianne and Jeanna Ford discuss the Hulu Series "Dying for Sex," a true story about a 42 year old woman with recurrent breast cancer. https://bit.ly/3FQcND3Several patients told Dr. Ford she had to watch this. One patient told Jeanna she felt “seen and heard” as this was the first thing to represent what she was going through as a metastatic cancer patient.Why did they find it so powerful? Listen to our interview with Jeanna as she and Marianne discuss the many facets of the terminal metastatic cancer journey that the show explores. In this Episode:03:06 - Road Trip: Maine, Moxy Soda, and Burnt Trailer05:54 - Recipe of the Week: Whoopie Pie06:53 - Discussion of the Hulu Series "Dying for Sex" With Dr. Jeanna Ford45:14 - OutroWhat is “Dying for Sex” About?The series is fairly closely follows the true story of Molly Kochan and her best friend Nikki Boyer. When Molly was diagnosed as terminal with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer at age 42, she realizes for the first time that “life is short” is more than some stupid cliché. With this new ticking-clock hanging over her head Molly make a decision . . . to start living HER LIFE. She leaves her husband and goes on a quest, searching for life's answers via a sexual journey of exploration. She juggles dozens of online suitors and brings kinks and fetishes into the real world, all while dealing with the ups and downs of her cancer treatment.***Spoiler Alert - We Do Discuss The Whole Show***What Does the Show Teach Us?Jeanna and Marianne talk about a lot of points that the episodes cover, from the need for intimacy, end of life wishes, the impact of abuse, communication needs with healthcare team members, and perspectives of not just the person with cancer, but family members, friends, and caregivers.Cancer healthcare teams, mothers, caregivers and terminal cancer patients may all find something they can learn from this series.#cancer #dying #metastaticcancer #terminaldisease #terminalcancer #lastwishes #bucketlist #sex #sexuality #palliativecare #deathdoula #cancercaregiver #everyonedies #everydayisagift Halfway To Dead, A Midlife Spiritual JourneyMidlife is freaking hard. Let's flip the script. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

 Learn how mindfulness and community help us navigate the experience of grief Grief can be a very lonely time for many people. We may feel like we do not want people around or just do not have the energy to talk. On the other hand, many people do not know how to manage being around a person who is grieving. This week we talk about the things you can do, alone, to find your healing path through grief. https://bit.ly/3ZFyX1uIn this Episode:01:27 - Road Trip: Pennsylvania and Shoofly Pie02:29 - The Modern Loss Handbook04:08 - Mindfulness in the Midst of Grief11:12 - Discussion: The Value of Friends "Just Sitting With Us"13:27 - Freud: Mourning is a Natural Transformation Process after Loss15:15 - OutroRelated Content:S3E38: Navigating Grief and Healing from Loss – with Dr. Ken DokaS4E28: Healing the Broken Pieces – Applying the Art of Kintsugi to GriefS3E20: Riding the Wave: Navigating the Second Year of GriefS2E6: The “Stages” of GriefS1E12: Traumatic GriefS1E11: Grief#grief #griefjourney #mindfulness #supportgroups #grounding #loss #stagesofgrief #healingSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Learn the terms healthcare teams use after cancer treatment is complete, and why they hesitate to use the word "cured."  https://bit.ly/3FfnfUxAdvances in cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment have greatly improved the 5-year survival rates of most people with cancer over the last 30 years. Long-term survivors of cancer are more and more common, and research is increasingly directed at helping people live well after a diagnosis of cancer. But even so, many oncologists still hesitate to use the word “cure” with their patients. We talk with Dr. Jeanne Ford about the difference between the terms No Evidence of Disease (NED), remission, cure, and cancer free.In this Episode: 03:11 | Travel-Vermont and Vermont Chicken Pot Pie04:25 | The Trouble with Using the Phrase "Cancer Free"10:20 | Why We Don't Say Cancer is Cured12:00 | How Dr Ford Explains NED to Her Patients19:17 | What Does "Cure" Really Mean?29:38  | How Do Native Communities Treat the Concept of a Cancer Cure32:51 | The Role of Hope and How to Deliver Honest Information37:28 | Addressing Fear of Recurrence and Uncertainty about Future44:13 | Cancer Survivorship and Surveillance46:03 | Outro#survivor #cancersurvivor #cancerfree #remisssion #NED #cancercured #treatmentfinished #survivorship #oncologynurse #caregiver #palliativecare #everyonedies #everydayisagift #cancerjourneySupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Charlie shares his thoughts on the Anniversary of His Son's Death: https://bit.ly/4dn8RpUTraumatic grief is grief and mourning over a death that came about in traumatic circumstances (e.g. sudden, suicide, murder). This week Charlie talks about the murder of his 21-year-old son which occurred outside a bodega in New York City, five years ago. This heartbreaking story brings into focus the value of advance care planning, organ donation, and the ongoing pain that comes with the death of a child. In this Episode:01:31 - Road Trip: New Hampshire and the Origin of "Live Free or Die"03:24 - Poutine, Canada's version of smothered fries05:18 -  Grieving a Murdered Son: Charlie's Personal Story 13:33 - Eric Clapton's "Tears in Heaven"15:26 - OutroRelated Content:S1E11: GriefS1E12: Traumatic GriefS4E39: Traumatic Grief: What it is and How to Find a Therapist to Help Manage ItS3E38: Navigating Grief and Healing from Loss – with Dr. Ken DokaS1E52: Coping with a Child's DeathS1E28: Organ DonationS1E09: Advance DirectivesAdvance Directives – a firsthand accountS1E41: When someone you love dies from an overdoseSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Chemotherapy not only changes how your brain thinks, it also impacts your emotional regulation. How do you manage brain fog and chemo rage? Listen to learn about ways to harness this emotional energy and channel it in productive ways.  https://bit.ly/4iWTmpMIn this Episode:01:39 - Streaming Series Review:  Adolescence05:22 - New Jersey and Coconut Cream Pie06:23 - What Does American Medical Debt Look Like?10:17 - Chemo Rage: What it is and What Causes it17:21 - How to Cope with Chemo Rage20:34 - How to Help a Loved One with Chemo Rage24:57 - Poem, "Speak the Cancer"26:20 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

 How does chemotherapy work and why does it cause side effects? We answer these questions and more in this episode as we continue our series about cancer with a discussion about chemotherapy. https://bit.ly/42HvhykIn this Episode:03:31 - Travel: Rhode Island and Clam Cakes04:35 - Anna Quindlen - We Need to "Get a Life"08:45 - Chemotherapy Overview: How it works, Cycles, Port12:19 - Types of Chemotherapy Drugs15:35 - Apoptosis and Chemo Success17:04 - Side Effects of Chemotherapy18:02 - Discussion - "How Long Has Chemo Been in Use?"21:41 - Jeena R. Papaadi, "The Person in the Bed"24:51 - OutroRelated Episodes:S6E4: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: ImmunotherapyS6E3: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: Radiation TherapyS6E2: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: SurgeryS5E52: Cancer Gone Wild – Learn All About MetastasisS5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With UnderstandingS5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & MisconceptionsS5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your DiagnosisS5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna FordS5E50: What is Meant by Cancer Staging? Learn the Language of a Cancer Diagnosis#cancer #cancertreatment #cancertreatmentoptions #chemotherapyeducation #palliativecare #cancereducation #cancerresources #sideeffects #everydayisagift #everyonediesSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Cancer cells often have ways to hide from immune cells. Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that helps our body's own defenses - "Natural Born Killers" - to more effectively fight the cancer. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3S5rAfAIn this Episode:01:37 - Relishing New York's Finer Moments04:47 - New York Cheesecake Recipe08:08 - Anna Quindlen - Gratitude for the Moments11:17 - Immunotherapy, How it Works and TypesCancer VaccinesCheckpoint InhibitorsT Cell TransferMonoclonal AntibodiesImmune System Modulators 21:58 - Discussion - Is this Pretty New?25:26 - Worn Hands28:31 - Outro#immunity #everydayisagift #cancervaccine #immunotherapy #tcelltherapy #checkpointinhibitors #monoclonalantibodies #immunesystemmodulators #newyorkcheesecake #cancertreatment #cancerchoices #cancertherapy Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Radiation therapy is the use of ionizing radiation—X-rays, gamma rays, or subatomic particles such as neutrons—to destroy cancer cells. Learn how it works, the types of radiation, and early and late side effects you may see. https://bit.ly/4cEClyUIn this Episode:01:52 - Road Trip - Louisiana, and Crunch Cake Recipe03:30 - Anna Quindlin - The Dividing Line06:52 - Radiation Therapy Explained12:16 - Radiation Side Effects17:35 - Late Effects of Radiation Therapy20:54 - Discussion - Not Being Able to Swallow26:06 - The Mole Agent and The Man on the Inside30:48 - OutroRelated Content:S6E2: Understanding Cancer Treatment Options: SurgeryS5E52: Cancer Gone Wild – Learn All About MetastasisS5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With UnderstandingS5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & MisconceptionsS5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your DiagnosisS5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna FordS5E50: What is Meant by Cancer Staging? Learn the Language of a Cancer DiagnosisSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Learn how your treatment plan is decided and terms you may seeWe continue our series to help you understand cancer and its treatment. This week we focus on surgery, the oldest form of cancer treatment. Learn about surgery timing, types of cancer surgery, and how NCCN evidence-based guidelines provide a standard treatment path no matter where you are.In this Episode:02:58 - Wisconsin-Cheese, UFOs, and Booyah Stew04:52 - Anna Quindlen: Get a Life Where You Are Generous"08:06 - Medical Specialists Involved in Cancer Care08:52 - Treatment Decisions, Tumor Board and NCCN Guidelines12:03 - Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Therapy13:13 - Surgery Timing, Reasons and Types18:00 - Discussion - NCCN and Role of Research24:34 - Reeves Keyworth:“On Loved Ones Telling the Dying to ‘Let Go”23:54 - OutroSurgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy alone or in combination are the most-common methods used to treat cancer. Specific treatment varies depending on the kind of cancer, the extent of the disease, its rate of progression, and the condition of the person. Surgery alone may not result in a cure and often chemotherapy and/or radiation are needed after surgery. Learn all about surgery and the guidelines your doctor will be following for your treatment.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Why “What Do You Need from Me?” Should be Among the First Things We SayWhen someone with serious illness needs to make a decision about treatment, is facing the end of their life, or grieving the death of a loved one, it's easy to feel like you just don't know what to say. Learn conversational tools to help them more effectively. https://bit.ly/42hWWEw#friendship #grieving #whattosay #comfort #howtohelp #treatmentdecisions #dyingfriend #cancer #support #communication #listening #activelistening #seenheardunderstood #HUA In this Episode:04:23 – Iowa Road Trip and Recipe of the Week06:44 – “Get a Life, A Real Life” – Excerpt by Anna Quindlen 09:15 – How to See, Hear and Understand in Our Relationships17:21 – Honoring the Life of Hurricane, the most decorated K-9 officer in US history 19:23 – OutroRelated Podcasts:S3E18: What to Say to People Who are GrievingHow Do You Comfort a Dying Loved One?S4E5: How to Write a Condolence NoteS4E1: How to Share the News of a Death with Someone who has DementiaS5E6: Mothers and Their Daughters, A Blessing and a CurseS3E1: What you can do to help a grieving petS5E3: Grief Groceries – Care Packages for the BereavedS3E14: 15 Ways to Help a Grieving ChildS1E19: Helping children with loss of a grandparent – with Tracy HardingSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Like the seeds of a dandelion drift on the wind and land other places, cancer can spread under the right conditions. How does cancer spread and why does it happen? We tackle these questions in this episode in our series “Everything you always wanted to know about cancer, but didn't have anyone to ask.” https://bit.ly/440dQKoIn This Episode:3:44 - Road Trip: Missouri and Recipe for Gooey Butter Cake5:22 - What is Your Life's Resume? A Short Guide to a Happy Life8:10 - What Makes Cancer Spread? (Metastasize)11:33 - Why Does Metastasis Happen?13:58 - Where Does Cancer Tend to Spread To?16:02 - Discussion About Metastatic Cancer17:42 - Discussion - How Do You Find Cancer?23:26 - What's Left of Me: Poems of a Dead Soul24:12 - OutroSimply put, metastasis is when the cancer moves from the original organ to another part of the body. The goal of treating metastatic cancer is to control it by stopping or slowing its growth. Some people can live for years with metastatic cancer that is well-controlled. The treatment depends on the type of primary cancer, where it has spread, previous cancer treatments, and general health.Cancer researchers, at the most basic level, focus their energy on what makes cancer cells start in the first place and what makes it metastasize. We've been talking the last few weeks about the basic aspects of cancer and this week we are going to talk about cancer cells going rogue and moving through the body. This is called metastasis, or stage 4 cancer. #cancer #metastaticcancer #metastasis #stage4 #stageIV #stupidcancer #cancersucks #healtheducation #publichealth #everyonedies #everydayisagift #palliativecare #cancerresources #cancereducation Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textHow Get a Head Start and Investigate All Your Options - Before Your Health Declines How do you know when the time has come to choose an assisted living facility? Learn factors to consider and how to proactively make a good choice for the future. https://bit.ly/4iKzbvxIn this Episode:02:30 - Illinois Road Trip and Recipe of the Week: Ann Sather's Famous Cinnamon Rolls04:39 - Ten Rather Undignified Deaths09:14 - Assisted Living: How Do You Know the Time is Right?10:55 - What Factors Go Into the Decision to Go Into Assisted Living?13:35 - Making a Selection: Quality, Cost and Location21:25 - How to Talk with Aging Parents about Moving to Assisted (Senior) Living24:03 - OutroWe go in depth into factors to consider, such as current functional status, current housing features, social networks, what retirement communities offer, and financial considerations. We have the choice to be proactive in a move, and if we do, we have primary control over what happens.#seniorcare #assistedliving #eldercare #elders #aging #agingparents #podcasthon #everyonedies #everydayisagift #palliativecare #hospice #agingwithdignity  We are very happy to participate in this 3rd edition of Podcasthon! For one week, more than a thousand podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice. As you know, Everyone Dies is a registered nonprofit organization and in celebration of this year's Podcasthon we would be most pleased to receive your donation. You can support us by purchasing a piece of mourning jewelry, a brick for our virtual memorial wall, or by credit card. Donate HereSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textCancer staging is very important to guide treatment decisions and eligibility in studies. When an oncologist delivers a diagnosis it will include stage, but what does that mean? After an agonizing period of tests, waits for results, and finally an answer, many people go numb as soon as they hear the word "cancer" and fail to ask for clarification about terminology. Learn what you need to know to be an active participant in your care. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41q519XIn this Episode:01:45 - Recipe: Alabama Lane Cake, featured in "To Kill a Mockingbird"03:13 - A Short Guide to a Happy Life by Anna Quindlen07:23 - What You Need to Know About Cancer Staging09:48 -  The Exceptions to Staging11:02 - Understanding Staging with a Stomach Cancer Example18:11 - Cancer Staging Sub-Categories20:44 - TNM Categories24:15 - Discussion - Thoughts About Stage 430:22 - A Letter Attributed to David Bowie, Who Died from Liver Cancer32:57 - OutroWhat is Cancer Staging?Our focus today is to help you understand the cancer staging system. The stage of disease measures if the cancer has spread, and how far is has spread from where it started.  Cancer staging is a way to communicate the extent of cancer in the body so that everyone involved is speaking the same language.Cancer Staging Example: Stomach CancerDr. Matzo used stomach cancer as a way to understand staging. Visit our show notes for an image and detailed explanations.Marianne also shared about cancer sub-categories, such as 1a, 2c, etc. This further refines the definition of how far the cancer has spread.Cancer Staging with TNM CategoriesThe Tumor-Node-Metastasis notation is an even more refined way to define the extent of cancer spread. TNM helps to establish the anatomic extent of the disease, and the combination of the 3 factors can define the overall tumor stage. This method allows for simplification, with cancers staged from I-IV, with stage IV being the most severe stage. Related Episodes:S5E45: Why Does Cancer Exist? Empower Yourself With UnderstandingS5E46: “Why Do I Have Cancer?” Kismet, Chastisement or Coincidence?S5E47: MythBusters – Cancer Edition; Clarifying Common Cancer Myths & MisconceptionsS5E48: How to Read a CT Scan Report – Learn the Sections Relevant to Your DiagnosisS5E49: Are there Miracle Cures for Cancer? With Dr. Jeanna FordS4E46: What You Need to Know about Stomach Cancer – Part 1S4E47: What You Need To Know About Stomach Cancer, Part 2Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textNobody wants a cancer diagnosis, and it is easy to be drawn to promises of a cure in search of normalcy. Dr. Matzo shares pointers to help you spot a fraud. Dr. Jeanna Ford joins us again to also share her experiences and as we discuss the role of holistic medicine and how to stay safe. https://bit.ly/4i510PcIn this Episode:04:07 - Kentucky Road Trip: The Origin of Little Green Men06:06 - Recipe of the Week: Kentucky Benedictine Spread06:44 - Disaster Preparedness & Documents You Should Secure11:07 - Miracle Cures and Cancer16:23 - How to Be a Critical Consumer29:01 - Dr Jeanna Ford on Miracle Cures and Holistic Medicine35:46 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textDid you download your CT scan report from your portal and are anxiously waiting contact from your doctor to understand what it means? The complex terminology can look pretty scary. How do you find what really matters? We show you how to hone in on the summary section and what those findings mean. https://bit.ly/43fzBFGIn this Episode:03:22 - The Origin of Kellogg Corn Flakes04:56 - Recipe of the Week: Peanut Butter Balls05:20 - Journavx, the First New Oral Pain Medication in 20 Years08:30 - How to Make Sense Out of a CT Scan Report14:58 - Where to Look for the Important Findings - the Impression Section25:37 - Earnest Hemmingway - Silent Support27:02 - OutroWe continue our series, “Everything you always wanted to know about cancer, but didn't have anyone to ask” with a conversation about how to make sense out of a CT scan report. Dr. Matzo goes through an example CT for someone with metastatic prostate cancer. She discusses the different sections and highlights the "Impression" section - the sum of all the important findings. Marianne talks about how radiologists document abnormal but not concerning biology; some are things just to keep an eye on.  She also shared how often things unrelated to the reason for the scan are serendipitously found and treated, like her personal example of a kidney cancer.Charlie helped highlight how useful it is to download a copy of your reports to share between locations and to facilitate your care. We hope this helps the report feel less threatening and more a tool for you to be involved in your own treatment.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textIs cancer a death sentence? Can "X" cause cancer? We sift through common beliefs and popular television/social media claims...learn whether research backs it up. https://bit.ly/4bblanUThere are lots of popular ideas about how cancer starts and spreads that make a lot of sense. However, many of these claims have no scientific basis, even after numerous studies. This week we are the MythBusters for some frequently asked questions about cancer. Wrong ideas about cancer can lead to needless worry and even interfere with good prevention and treatment decisions. In This Episode:01:48.3  | Recipe of the Week: Connecticut-Nutmeg and Pizza03:44.4  | Famous People's Last Words Before Death06:32.3  | Common Cancer Myths & Misconceptions, What Does the Research Say?Is Cancer a Death Sentence? - How to understand 5-year survival ratesWill Eating Sugar Make My Cancer Worse?Is Cancer Contagious? What is the Role of My Attitude in Getting or Surviving Cancer?Can Surgery or Biopsy Cause Cancer to Spread?Will Cancer Get Worse If Exposed to Air?Do Cell Phones Cause Cancer?Do Power Lines Cause Cancer?If Someone in My Family Has Cancer, Will I get it Too?Am I Risk-Free if No One In My Family Had Cancer?Do Anti-Perspirants or Deodorants Cause Breast Cancer?Does Talcum Powder Cause Cancer?Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Cancer?20:31.6  | Dr Jeanna Ford - Cancer Misconceptions37:50.5  | OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textIs the reason I got cancer because of fate, punishment...or is it just part of the human experience? Show NotesHow people receive a cancer diagnosis is variable. Their reactions can range from anxiety, fear, and depression to feelings of guilt. They may feel cancer is a punishment for past actions or failure to practice a healthy lifestyle. This week we dive into these emotional reactions, including the perspective that Dr. Jeanna Ford brings from her work with indigenous communities.In this Episode:01:50 - Celebration of our 250th Podcast!02:35 - Recipe of the Week: Cincinnati Chili03:57 - How Did Valentine's Day Start?06:41 - Why Do I Have Cancer? Views07:07 - Is Cancer Just Kismet - or Fate?08:18 - Some View Cancer as a Gift09:23 - Cancer Viewed as Punishment or Bad Karma11:58 - How Shame and Stigma Affect Us15:13 - Dr. Jeanna Ford: Self Blame for Cancer Common in Indigenous Communities and for Veterans29:44 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textDid you or someone you love ever ask: What exactly is cancer? Why did I get cancer? Did I do something to cause it, or was it just bad luck? Noble laureate Dr. Harold Varmus says, "The prevention of cancer requires us to look not just at genetic predisposition but at how our lifestyle choices and environmental exposures interact with our biology to affect cancer risk.”We talk about how cancer develops, lifestyle and environmental factors that contribute to the risk, and empower you with steps you can take for prevention. https://bit.ly/4aNslCP#cancerprevention #understandcancer #knowyourrisk #cancer #knowledgeispower #publichealth #hoosier #clinteastwood #pokerface #jimmybuffett #everyonedies #everydayisagiftIn this Episode:03:41 - Recipe of the Week: Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie05:03 - Perspective on the Glass Half Empty/Full...How Can You Refill the Glass?08:03 - Deep Dive Into Cancer: Why Did I Get Cancer?09:32 - What Exactly is Cancer?12:41 - What Causes Cancer to Develop?13:48 - Lifestyle Choices that Contribute to Cancer18:04 - Environmental Factors that Contribute to Cancer20:01 - What You Can Do To Reduce Cancer Risk30:35 - Jimmy Buffett: Grief Is Like a Wake Behind a Boat31:09 - OutroWith this episode, we are starting our deep dive into cancer itself and we will move on to the details of staging, different types of cancers, and treatment options.Related EpisodesS5E25: The Important Role of the Microbiome to Your Health and Immune FunctionS5E4: Inflammation: What it is, How It Causes Disease, and How You Can Decrease ItS4E46: What You Need to Know about Stomach Cancer – Part 1S5E16: Colorectal Cancer is Increasing in the Young: What You Need to KnowS4E27 – The HPV Vaccine: Important Cancer Prevention for Your ChildS4E23: Skin Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Easy Prevention Steps You Can TakeS5E27: Preventable Death – Learn the Factors to Better Your OddsSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

It's that time of year, the weather is cold and major snowstorms are occurring, and while beautiful to watch, they can turn deadly. Driving becomes hazardous. Frostbite is a very real risk. Skiing and snowboarding accidents can ruin a family vacation, and worse, cause a fatality. But our primary discussion this week is about the dangers of shoveling snow with a history of heart disease or prior heart attack. Learn what the Valsalva Maneuver is and how it can affect you.In this Episode:03:04 - Recipe: Texas Trash Pie03:55 - Celebrities Who Died Without a Will06:46 - Have a Will, and Make Sure It Can Be Found08:21 - How to Stay Safe in the Snow12:09 - Shoveling Snow: Valsalva Maneuver and Who is At Risk for Heart Attack24:24 - Film Review and Discussion: His Three Daughters39:24 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

What causes sundowning, and is there anything you can do to decrease the effect? Listen and get show notes: https://bit.ly/3CbLHETSundowning is a behavior change in people who become agitated, uncooperative, hallucinate, pace, or have increased confusion as the sun goes down.  It has been found that these behaviors do not only occur for elders with dementia, but also older adults without the disease, young people, and older dogs. In this Episode:01:44 - Recipe: Mississippi Chicken02:13 - Notable Deaths from 202405:13 - Sundowning - What is It?08:38 - Things that Make Sundowning Behavior Worse09:17 - What Can Help Sundowning?10:43 - Can Dogs Get Sundowning Behaviors?14:33 - Ranata Suzuki - One Piece of Advice to Hold16:00 - OutroUnderstanding SundowningThe behaviors that are associated with sundowning are confusion, anxiety, agitation or aggressiveness with increased motor activity (e.g. pacing, wandering), and yelling, all of which get worse as the sun is going down. So what causes sundowning? Read more below.The Link to Circadian RhythmThe current thinking is that these sundowning behaviors occur at sunset is because of an impairment of the circadian rhythm from damage to the sleep-promoting center in the hypothalamus and decreased production of melatonin. Listen to learn more about the cause and why it is important.Is There a Way to Help Decrease Sundowning?We talk about several ways to help, from adjusting light exposure through the day, to adjusting the environment and activities, to possible medications. We also talk about additional physical conditions that can contribute to sundowning that you can watch for such as urinary tract infections and dehydration. Listen to the podcast for a detailed list of ideas.Related Episodes:S3E50: Caring for a Partner with DementiaS2E7: Nonpharmacological Management of DementiaS3E47: Frontotemporal Dementia Part 1 – What Is FTD?S4E16: Understanding Vascular Dementia, the Second-Most Common FormS1E48: Alzheimer's DiseaseS5E37: Memory and Alzheimer's DiseaseS2E1: Lewy Body DiseaseS1E34: Huntington's DiseaseSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Can someone with dementia still drive, and what are signs that it is dangerous to yourself and others to continue? Learn what to watch for and other resources HERE. How Do You Know When It's Time to Stop Driving?This week we discuss safe driving - how to know when it is time to give up your car keys, especially after a diagnosis of dementia.  Disease, age, changes in physical abilities can all impact safe driving. We discuss the warning signs, why it's important not to ignore, and a guide to finding alternative transportation. See our website for show notes with resources and loads of information on transportation options to maintain independence as long as possible.In This Episode:02:14 - Recipe of the Week: Tennessee Onions Casserole02:53 - Remembering Jimmy Carter07:39 - Driving with Dementia: When is it Time to Stop? (Plus finding transportation alternatives)18:11 - How to Talk to Someone About Giving Up the Car Keys26:05 - OutroRelated Content:S4E40: How to Avoid a Car Accident and Stay Safe on the RoadS3E47: Frontotemporal Dementia Part 1 – What Is FTD?S4E16: Understanding Vascular Dementia, the Second-Most Common FormS1E48: Alzheimer's DiseaseS5E37: Memory and Alzheimer's DiseaseS2E1: Lewy Body DiseaseS1E49: What to expect during screening for memory lossS1E34: Huntington's DiseaseSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Can a broken heart be mended? Perhaps if we are talking about takotsubo cardiomyopathy - also called broken heart syndrome - which is stress-induced damage to the heart muscle. Ninety percent of the people with this heart syndrome are post-menopausal women whose symptoms occur after severe emotional or physical stress. Learn about it in this episode: https://bit.ly/4g9Ma8x In this Episode:03:04 - Obituaries My My Mother Wrote for Me When I was In My 20's07:21 - Feeding a Broken Heart:  Chicken Tetrazzini 09:15 - Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TTS) -You Really Can Die from a Broken Heart24:22 - Epitaph by Merrit Maloy25:41 - OutroRelated Content:S4E18: How to Exorcise Depression and Anxiety with ExerciseS3E37: What Can a Mindfulness Practice Offer You?The Tao of IroningS1E23: Support GroupsS2E16: Big Girls Do CryS3E22: Why Do We Fear Death?S1E07: No Mud, No Lotus – What is the New Normal?Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Recovery from the death of a spouse is a lifelong healing process. Each year brings a measure of healing as we move toward being able to reclaim life's joy. Lori Tucker-Sullivan has been widowed for 14 years and shares her journey as she authored her book, I Can't Remember If I Cried: Rock Widows on Life, Love, and Legacy. https://bit.ly/40hKe9c In this Episode:01:31 - Recipe: Maltese Soppa Tal-armla - Widow's Soup04:25 - The Day the Music Died; "I can't remember if I cried, when I read about his widowed bride"06:40 - Interview with Lori Tucker-Sullivan49:03 - "Widowhood is More Than..." excerpt from blog Hope Grows in the Wilderness by Alisha Bozarth53:40 - OutroDid you know: "The Day the Music Died" is a term that refers to the plane crash that killed rock and roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson on February 3, 1959. The term was popularized by Don McLean's 1971 song, "American Pie", which may have also referred to Buddy Holly's widow, 7 months pregnant. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textIf you are incapable of making medical decisions, who would you want to speak for you? How do you let them know what is important to you in your care?  We discuss the importance of preparation at any age, how to do it, and what resources are available to help. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4iSwqci In this episode we delve deep into Advance Directives. We often have misconceptions that advance directives are only for older people or people that are dying. But did you know the whole reason they exist were from two young people that had terrible accidents, leaving friends and family members to fight for what they knew they would want? These documents are valid for anyone 18 or older who want to take control of their own bodies. In this Episode:00:00 - Intro: Five Wishes and Advance Directives01:13 - Ways to Communicate Your Wishes03:44 - Intro: S1E09 Rebroadcast04:41 - St Germain Cocktail06:27 - History of Advance Directives; It Actually Arose from Young People18:43 - How Advance Directives Work24:34 - Healthcare Proxy26:59 - It Doesn't Have to be All or Nothing - Tailor Directives for Situation29:33 - Artificial Food and Fluids - Situations to Think About33:18 - Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will, and Will39:06 - Why Does E1D Have a 3rd Half? 40:08 - Interview-A Daughter's Perspective on an Advance Directive Decision46:45 - How to Protect Yourselves from Scams51:03 - OutroBonus: Have you ever wondered why we have a "Third Half" in our episodes? Listen  to the explanation (39:06) and learn its roots in a rugby tradition.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textThe expectations we put upon ourselves for a "perfect" holiday can wreak havoc on our stress levels, mood, and relationships. One of the things we can do to take care of ourselves is to get enough rest. Learn 5 tips to help you wind down and improve your sleep.  https://bit.ly/3DB4nhjWe also rebroadcast Season 1 Episode 40, where we discuss Fatigue. This is part 1 of a two-part examination of one of the top complaints for those living with a chronic or terminal illness. Fatigue is defined as: an overwhelming sustained sense of exhaustion and decreased capacity for physical & mental work.In This Episode:00:30 - Why Holidays Can Be Difficult for Mental and Physical Health00:58 - The Importance of Sleep01:31 - 5 Things You can Do to Wind Down and Get Better Sleep03:44 - Intro: S1E40 Rebroadcast about Causes of Fatigue06:11 - Recipe-Swedish Funeral Glögg10:30 - Fatigue Part 1 - Causes of Fatigue11:34 - Common Causes of Fatigue, Even for "Healthy" People13:02 - Fatigue for Surgery, Chronic or Life-Limiting Illness14:07 - Definition of Fatigue30:44 - People Who Faked their Own Death33:16 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a text Can multivitamin supplements help prevent memory loss and mental decline in older adults? We share research that shows encouraging results, and why you should start taking a supplement now.  Learn also all about Alzheimer's disease symptoms, causes, treatments and self-care in our S1E48 rebroadcast. More than 6 million people currently live with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. Get show notes, resource links and more: https://bit.ly/4gzZbc0 In This Episode:00:00 - Intro; Why You Should Start Taking a Multivitamin Now00:30 - How Multivitamin Supplements May Help Prevent Memory Loss and Mental Decline03:01 - What Multivitamin to Choose?04:03 - Intro to S1E48 Episode on Alzheimer's (First Episode in Series on Dementia)05:15 - Recipe: Pineapple Casserole10:41 -  Dementia causes, and Alzheimer's disease symptoms, causes, treatments and self-care 46:17 - Five Films about Dementia You Need to See45:52 - A Scene from the Film "Still Alice"54:17 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textWhen is it time to say goodbye to a pet at end of life? We talk about this agonizing decision in this episode, and give you a quality of life assessment tool in our show notes to help with your decision. Listen to this and more as we also rebroadcast S1E27 about the death of a pet.  https://bit.ly/3BhednU In this Episode:00:00 -  How to Decide when it's time to Euthanize a Pet01:40 - Amy on the Choice to Euthanize Gracie May03:53 - Intro to S1E27, on the Death of a Pet05:21 - Southern Comfort Food Classics14:50 - Charlie Meets Al Pacino on the set of "The Hunters"24:31 - The Death of a Pet42:55 - Marley and Me49:26 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textDoes grief get smaller over time, or do we instead we grow larger around it?Two years after trauma of the death we typically move into a period of healing and self-correction.  The third year after a death is a time of re-calibrating and rebuilding your body, heart, and brain. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZshOc5 We previously presented information about grieving and what may be expected during the second year of grief. In this podcast we discuss the third year of grieving the death of a loved one. We bring back Claire Luckey, who has been sharing her journey as a millennial widow who lost her husband to brain cancer 3-1/2 years ago.  Claire talks about the growth she has experienced alongside the fading but recurring pain with remembrances of her husband.Note that what happens in each year after a death is very individual experience; what we discuss is what may be typically experienced while acknowledging it may not be your experience.  Be sure to visit our website's "Topics" menu for many more episodes about grief and healing from trauma: https://every1dies.org/category/topics/grief/In this Episode:01:54 - How Was Your Thanksgiving?05:24 - Recipe - Oklahoma Onion Burger05:56 - Andrew Garfield and Elmo Explain Grief on Sesame Street08:16 - What to Expect the Third Year of Grief13:55 - Claire Luckey - Experiencing Growth in the Third Year55:25 - Outro#findingmyselfagain #healing #growth #grief #millennialgrief #widow #everyonedies #deathpositive #palliativecare #everydayisagift Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Falling is more than a bruise to our dignity; it can lead to disability, bone breaks, brain bleeds, loss of independence, and premature deaths. Learn the risks and how to avoid them. https://bit.ly/4eGaYnO In this Episode:01:51 - "The Apprentice"04:15 - Recipe of the Week: Brownie Cookies06:55 - The Importance of a Will15:50 - How to Prevent Falls40:33 - "Fear" - A Poem by Kahlil Gabran42:30 - Outro Falls are a leading cause of bone breaks and brain injuries for people over age 65 living in the United States, which is more than 14 million elders, or about 1 in 4 who fall each year. According to the CDC, about 37 percent of older people who have fallen have an injury that required medical treatment or activity restrictions. 95 % of hip fractures result from a fall. For older adult falls are common, costly, and preventable. We cover several hidden dangers to look for as you age, and also life habits that can bolster your defense against falls.Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Can making good choices extend our healthy life and shorten the dying process at the end? https://bit.ly/4hReUVp In this Episode:01:46 - Ready for the Holidays?06:47 - Lore Segal, Émigré Life Novelist, Dies at 96 12:25 - Recipe of the Week: Texas Twinkies14:00 - Making the Most of Life in Old Age24:19 - OutroIs it a requirement to get sick as we get old? Can we reduce the risk and delay the onset of age-related diseases? While aging is inevitable, can we have healthy aging process with a compressed dying so that we have a sudden death in our old age. One day, we're going to die. What should that mean for how we live today?Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

How does the USA have a declining life expectancy while other developed countries are rising? Researchers feel it is from deaths of despair. Learn what the factors are and how we can help reverse the trend for ourselves and our communities. Show Notes and Resources: https://bit.ly/3Cm4SLI Americans Die Prematurely More than Twice as Often as Countries with Similar Wealth - Why? In 2015, life expectancy in the United States, the wealthiest country in the world, fell for the first time in decades.  When compared with similarly wealthy countries, Americans die prematurely more than twice as often. “Deaths as despair” is an explanation given the trend of despair-related mortalities, and evaluated how despair contributes to the rising drug-, alcohol-, and suicide-related deaths among different racial groups. We talk about the research surrounding this phenomena and what we as a society can do to help reverse the trend for ourselves and others.In This Episode:02:40 - Celebrating Supercentenarians: Sister André dies at 11804:43 - Recipe of the Week: French Chocolate Truffles06:26 - Why is the USA's Life Expectancy Falling and What Can We Do About It?24:23 - Old Age is a Gift, an Essay by Margaret Berry (at 100 Years!)27:52 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Can you work with the reality someone with dementia is experiencing?  Our Guest Rachael Wonderlin joins us to explain how the method she teaches can save distress and how we need to reframe dementia care to understand time from their eyes.Charlie also delivers a very informative segment on how to avoid scammers.In this Episode:02:30 - Recipe: Tim Walz's Turkey Trot Tater Tot Casserole03:16 - What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself From Scammers21:55 - Interview with Rachael Wonderlin on Embracing their Reality™ in Dementia Care37:01 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Is it possible to see how many lives vaccines have saved? We take a look at global and US trends, and also talk about the history of a deadly killer…tuberculosis. Find out what 2024 recommendations are so you can be up to date. Show notes with graphs: https://bit.ly/40ftEHdWe continue our series about deaths you don't have to die from by talking about immunizations. There are behaviors that we have that can rob us of the chance to live out our full life span; in the United States this is considered 80 years for women and 75 for men. We now have vaccines to prevent more than 20 life-threatening diseases, helping people of all ages live longer, healthier lives. Immunization currently prevents 3.5 million to 5 million deaths every year from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, flu, and tuberculosis. Diseases we no longer need to get sick and potentially die from if we receive immunizations against them. In this Episode:04:41 - Recipe of the Week: Honey & Garlic Chicken06:28 - Supercentenarian of the Week: Hester Ford08:47 - A History of Tuberculosis - a reading from Call the Midwife20:18 - Can Immunizations Save Lives? What History Shows Us24:22 - 2024 Recommended Immunizations for 50 and Older32:48 - "My Mirror" - Reflections on Aging35:32 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

This week's show is about legacy, the way in which we are remembered after our deaths. Legacy goes beyond possessions to include the impact we leave on people, communities, and the world. After we die, what is communicated about our legacy is left up to other people. We can only hope that they will be kind. https://bit.ly/3BRyobYIn This Episode:04:50 - Recipe-Jackie Kennedy Onasis' Casserole Marie Blanche06:03 - Remembering Ethel Skakel Kennedy10:14 - Who Curates Our Legacy Story?26:02 - Robert Kennedy's Funeral Train35:58 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Did you know that people with higher education tend to live longer than those with less education? The death gap related to education is not necessarily between college grads and non-grads, but primarily between high school dropouts and graduates. We show you research that education may truly help us stay on the slow road to death. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4fjYq6n In This Episode:02:55 - Recipe of the Week: Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars03:49 - Supercentenarian Obituaries: Celebrating Ms. Virginia McLaurin 06:36 - How a High School Diploma May Prevent an Early Death19:46 - A Parent Saying Goodbye - A segment from the Jack Reacher novel The Enemy26:35 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

You may not be able to cheat death, but can you delay it?We know that everyone dies but the timing may be modified by our lifestyle choices.  Learn what the research says can prevent premature death. https://bit.ly/4eNBj3C Premature death is defined as a death that occurs before the average age of death in a particular population. It is a measure of unfulfilled life expectancy; in the United States it is death occurring before age 80. Up to half of all premature (or early) deaths in the United States are due to behavioral and other preventable factors—including modifiable habits such as tobacco use, poor diet, and lack of exercise. Four factors—poor diet, high blood pressure, obesity, and tobacco use—are identified as primary causes of early death.In this Episode:02:48 - Celebrating Supercentarian Mamie Kirkland (1908-2022)04:11 - Recipe of the Week: Ginger Cemetery Cookies05:54 - Preventable Deaths: How Changes Now Can Improve Your Chances22:20 - Film Review: "Tuesday" - A Unique view of Death and How Facing it Changes Us32:36 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Eating the right food can prevent disease or slow down the effects of a disease we already have. Learn how to read labels and shop wisely for whole foods. Show notes and resources: https://bit.ly/3N2HpkP What does research have to say about processed vs whole foods, and how do you make the best choices?Diet may be destiny when it comes to our health. If we switch from eating the Standard American Diet to one that is higher in whole plant foods, such as fruits and vegetables, we may lower our risk of developing certain diseases.How Can the Right Foods Affect Health?Realistic changes of diet and lifestyle may prevent most heart disease, stroke, diabetes, colon cancer, and smoking-related cancers. Food may not exactly be medicine, but eating the right food is one of the best ways to prevent disease or slow down the effects of a disease we already have. We talk about In this Episode:04:06 – Celebrating a Supercentarian and the Research to Learn from their Lifestyles07:48 – Recipe of the Week: Copycat Samoa Girl Scout Cookies09:38 – Improving Our Chances of Long Life by Choosing the Right Foods35:11 – Will Our Planet Someday be Engulfed by the Sun?39:38 – OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Does the gut microbiome affect immunity and other aspects of health? You'll be surprised how vital our tiny allies are, and how our diet affects their function! Show Notes and Links: https://bit.ly/3BaeuIWGut Microbes produce numerous neurotransmitters vital to mental health, synthesize several vitamins, help the body absorb nutrients, and are linked to the immune system. Learn all about these important relationships so you can make the choices to help you live your best and longest life! #microbiome #microbiota #gutmicrobes #kombucha #fermentation #mediterraneandiet #inflammation #chronicinflammation #hearthealthy #brainhealthy #everyonedies #everydayisagift #oprahIn This Episode:01:33 - Is There a Reason to Chose a Non-Profit Hospice?11:24 - Ways to Die in the Future: Hacked Self-Driving Cars15:22 - Recipe of the Week: Strawberry Oatmeal Bars16:42 - The Gut Microbiome: Role in Your Health and Immune Function33:33 - An Anti-Inflammatory Diet36:46 - OutroSupport the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

All this talk about microbiome, gut flora, prebiotics, probiotics...what does it all mean, and how important is it to our health? Learn all this and ways to foster that perfect balance. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/47oumUj In this Episode:03:33 - Ways to Die in the Future - A Near Earth Asteroid08:03 - Recipe of the Week: Hummus09:52 - Understanding the Microbiome and its Role41:15 - A Diversified Microbiome45:45 - OutroMagnificent Microbes!As we continue our series about ways to slow our march toward the end of life, our topic this week is about our microbiome. You have probably heard of this term, but may wonder what it means and how it applies to you. Our gut microbiome are microbes, and their genetic material is found in our gastrointestinal tract. Bacteria in our gut affect everything from our digestion to our mental health. What does Our Microbiome do for Us?Marianne shares the evolution of our microbiome and how it develops diversity. This is important because different bacteria help us digest food, produce vitamins, increase absorption, helps our immunity, and prevent bad bacteria from taking over.Why is Balance Important?When something disrupts the balance, such as antibiotics, it can allow "opportunistic growth" of organisms such as Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a germ that causes diarrhea and colitis.How to Increase your Gut DiversityWe talk about several ways to foster diversity in your microbiome. Listen for several tips!Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

Send us a textLearn about the personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence your health, and steps you can take now to increase your longevity and quality of life. Listen, Show Notes and Resources: https://bit.ly/3ThbmRyIn this Episode:03:22 - Ways to Die in the Future: Extended Old Age06:22 - Recipe of the Week: Road-Trippin' Tuna Salad08:12 - How to Take the Slow Road to Death with Informed Choices about Our Health42:13 - Supercentenarian Obituaries - Ruthie Tompson (1910-2021)45:18 - OutroTake the Scenic RouteGiven that most people are death-adverse, why don't we take better care of ourselves so that we can stay on the slow road to death? Even though everyone dies, there are a wide range of preventable deaths, so we don't have to be first to this finish line.This week we start a new series about preventing early death and what you can do to slow your roll to the end of life.Support the showGet show notes and more at our website, every1dies.org. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email: mail@every1dies.orgClick on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!

Send us a textHow is debt and credit handled when someone dies? This issue affects surviving family members, creditors, and the legal system, making financial planning an essential aspect of estate planning. Understanding how debts are managed, and the legal steps involved in handling credit posthumously can provide valuable insights into estate planning, inheritance, and the financial stability of surviving family members.In this Episode:03:52 - 7 Ways to Die in the Future: Your Spacesuit Springs a Leak06:50 - Recipe of the Week: Mrs. Carter's Strawberry Cake07:50 - Debt and Credit after Death, How to Prepare with Estate Planning16:49 - You Can't Take it With You19:31 - OutroShow Notes and More Here: https://bit.ly/4g6qaMMSupport the Show.Get show notes and more at our website, every1dies.org. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email: mail@every1dies.orgClick on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!

Send us a Text Message.Your digital footprints linger well after death. What are the considerations for these perpetual assets to protect them from misuse? Learn in this episode. Show Notes:  https://bit.ly/46XQfto In This Episode:03:00 – Take a Chill Out of Summer with a Boston Cooler08:03 – Our Digital Afterlife – Preparing Your Digital Legacy26:55 – 7 Ways to Die in the Future: Impaled by a Resurrected Wooly Mammoth!29:02 – OutroWhy do we need to concern ourselves with our digital footprints after we die?This is the 5th episode in the series about the digital afterlife and this week we focus on what you can do to prepare so that your digital assets are used. Ignoring your digital assets can result in the loss of valuable financial and sentimental belongings and even compromise your identity if these assets fall into the wrong hands.What steps should I take to safeguard my digital assets?A comprehensive estate plan should include a plan for digital assets to ensure they are managed or distributed according to your wishes. We talk in depth in this episode about the things you need to think about and consider. Also visit our related content and resources.Related Content:S5E17: Digital Assets after Death…What Happens to Your Phone?S5E18: How to be Prepared for the Digital AfterlifeS4E49: How to Preserve a Life through Digital MemorialsS5E13: How Will Leading Causes of Death Change in the Future?S4E49: How to Preserve a Life through Digital MemorialsS4E52: Are You Prepared to Die? Get Ideas for Your Advance Care PlanningS4E7: Tips for Cleaning in the Fall of Our LivesSupport the Show.Get show notes and more at our website, every1dies.org. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email: mail@every1dies.orgClick on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!

Send us a Text Message.This week we explore Virtual Reality (VR) and how VR can be incorporated into palliative care with studies documenting people reporting effectiveness in pain and symptom management and its psychological impact. VR can provide people with meaningful and uplifting experiences, thereby enhancing their emotional well-being, improving emotional state by fostering social connections and boosting self-esteem.VR can transform the experiences of people at the end-of-life, providing them with comfort, support, and meaningful engagement during their final stages. The immersive and interactive nature of VR allows people to experience moments of joy, relief, and connection, which are crucial for emotional well-being. https://bit.ly/4czbiU6#virtualreality #VR #oculus #virtualescape #homebound #elders #depression #palliative #everyonedies #deathpositive  #palliativecare #everydayisagift #oprah #cancer #griefIn this Episode:03:54 - 7 Ways to Die in Future: The Simulation is Unplugged05:57 - Recipe of the Week: Honeybun Cake07:31 - Virtual Reality Takes You Over the Rainbow21:28 - Over the Rainbow Lyrics23:09 - OutroSupport the Show.Get show notes and more at our website, every1dies.org. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email: mail@every1dies.orgClick on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!

Send us a Text Message.Ever heard of cyberthanatology? Learn how technology has reshaped end of life planning and how to save your family from digital woes when you die. Our guest Niki Weiss returns to share her knowledge to get you started.What are Digital Afterlife Services? Digital technologies are reshaping the interactions between the living and the dead. As a result, a new concept is evolving called “digital afterlife services” and these services assist people in organizing their digital property and determining what happens to it after death. This week we interviewed Niki Weiss who is a digital tech thought leader and founder of My Final Playbook Systems. Learn some of the things to think about in your estate planning. In this Episode:03:47 - Ancient Greek Funeral Traditions06:31 - Recipe of the Week: Koliva07:58 - Digital Afterlife Services12:01 - My Final Playbook - Guest Niki Weiss46:56 - OutroShow Notes: https://bit.ly/4fCcQ2tSupport the Show.Get show notes and more at our website, every1dies.org. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email: mail@every1dies.orgClick on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!

Send us a Text Message.Learn everything from a bot-related way to die in the future to thoughts around having a digital surrogate to a deceased loved one.In the book Love Story, love meant never having to say you're sorry. Now, in the age of griefbots, death mean you never have to say goodbye. Griefbots are the creation of digital characters that imitate the way people who have died spoke and wrote. While these bots and AI avatars may be beneficial to the grieving process, there's also a risk that they could keep us clinging to the past, spending our time with the deceased rather than the living, and find ourselves unable to move forward and grow.In this Episode: (Show Notes here)09:22 - How are People Going to Die in the Future? (segment 1): Malfunctioning Sexbot11:48 - Recipe of the Week: Alabama Slammer13:17 - Digital Remedy to Grief, Pros and Cons31:48 - Phone Calls to Heaven: A Nurse contemplates life's fragility and preciousness41:14 - OutroSupport the Show.Get show notes and more at our website, every1dies.org. Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email: mail@every1dies.orgClick on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!

Send us a Text Message.Learn what you need to know to appoint access to a "digital heir" and things to think about to ensure your digital life is in good hands after you die.  In this Episode:04:46 - A Man Named Ove07:29 - Recipe of the Week: Tornado Potatoes08:22 - Digital Assets When We Die: Our Phones (Interview with Niki Weiss)39:19 - OutroSupport the Show.Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at mail@every1dies.orgClick on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!

Send us a Text Message.Colorectal cancer is usually considered a disease of older adults, but now nearly one-third of rectal cancer diagnosis are younger than age 55 with the biggest increase in diagnoses being seen in people ages 20-29. Colorectal cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men younger than 50, and it ranks second only to breast cancer in women younger than 50. This week we talk about what has changed that may account for this trend, what symptoms to pay attention to, and how to advocate for yourself to get a timely diagnosis.In this Episode:01:41 - Recipe of the Week: Macaroni and Corn Casserole03:59 - Arlington Cemetery: Preserving the Mementos Left at the Graveside09:17 - Colorectal Cancer and the Rise of Early-Onset Disease44:07 - Navigating a Strained Relationship at a Relative's End of Life55:35 - OutroFollow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at mail@every1dies.orgClick on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!

"Gaslighting" has been ubiquitous in common language recently, but it is often misused from its original meaning. True gaslighting is a form of a emotional abuse...what do you within one of these relationships? Listen to learn about the origins and uses, how gaslighting is encountered in the medical community, red flags to identify gaslighting, and how to cope with gaslighting in a relationship or work environment.  https://bit.ly/4d1aUhJ#gaslighting #emotionalabuse #trauma #hysteria #manipulation #disenfranchisement #gaslit #grief #poetry #birds #eagles #wildlife #condensedmilk #dulcedeleche #everyonedies #everydayisagift #oprah #women #mindfulness #deathpositiveIn This Episode:06:18 – Surviving the Storm – Eagles, Grief and Survival09:12 – Eagle Brand Condensed Milk, and Recipe of the Week12:03 – What Does Gaslighting Really Mean, and What to Do About It?33:38 – Poetry by Jessica Jocelyn – a Characterization of GriefFollow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at mail@every1dies.orgClick on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!

What is the relationship between hearing loss - the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults - and risk of cognitive impairment and dementia? We dig into the research in this episode: https://bit.ly/4eUuQ7NAge-related hearing loss – which is the third leading cause of chronic disability in older adults – has been shown to be associated with increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. Hearing loss also causes worse health care professional–patient communication, more frequent hospitalization, more social isolation, functional declines, and falls. Hearing loss can be well-managed with hearing aids, yet most people refuse to wear them.In this Episode:05:46 – Heart Healthy is also Brain Healthy13:57 – Recipe of the Week: Classic Spinach Quiche15:44 – What Does Research Say About Hearing Loss and Dementia, and Can Hearing Aids Slow it?38:51 – Don't Wear Your Hearing Aids? You're Not Alone48:59 – OutroWhat are the parts of my auditory system?Your auditory system (hearing system) consists of many different parts, including your: Outer ear, Middle ear, inner ear, and auditory nervous system.  Successful hearing requires all these parts to function properly.In this episode we talk about the importance of hearing and the relationship of hearing loss to dementia. Refer to the above image when Marianne describes the anatomy of the ear.What Do I Need to Know About Hearing Loss?About 38 percent of adults between the ages of 65 and 75 have age-related hearing loss—and this climbs to 54 percent in the years after that. Don't wait to see an audiologist for an exam and treatment.Is Hearing Loss Permanent?The most common type of hearing loss is sensorineural (permanent), but there are a few causes of hearing loss that can be curor surgery. See an audiologist for a diagnosis and treatment plan.What foods will help me keep my hearing?Fish, Citrus Fruits, Dark Green Veggies, Eggs, cantaloupes, bananas, dark chocolate, garlic, whole grains, milkWhat Do I Need to Know About Hearing aids?Hearing aids are not covered by Medicare or Medicaid, so you will have to pay for them if those are your only insurance. Despite price, they all work in the same way. If you go through an audiologist, they will usually bundle their services for one price (cost of hearing aid, fitting appointments, training on how to use, follow-up visits and repair. Big-box stores also sell these devices, so it makes sense to shop around.#hearingloss #hearingaids #dementia #cognitiveimpairment #socialisolation #audiology #canyouhearmenow #elders #agingFollow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at mail@every1dies.orgClick on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!