Let's Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. Nick

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Young Identical twins from a fourth generation funeral home give their take on an often taboo and scary subject...Death. Benny Capaul is following the footsteps of his funeral director father and Dr. Nick Capaul is a psychologist who helps people cope wi

Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul


    • May 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 97 EPISODES

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    The Let's Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. Nick podcast is a truly remarkable find for anyone interested in exploring the complex topics of death and grief. From the very start, I was drawn to the easy and natural discussions between the hosts, who also happen to be family members. This dynamic adds an extra layer of authenticity to their conversations as they delve into both the physical and emotional aspects of death and dying.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how it tackles tough subjects that many people struggle with. Death is a topic that can often be uncomfortable or taboo, but Benny and Dr. Nick approach it with sensitivity, openness, and even a touch of humor. They address a wide range of areas related to death, from navigating grief to understanding the funeral profession. The Q&A segment is particularly valuable, as it allows listeners to engage directly with the hosts and gain insight into their own questions or concerns about death.

    Additionally, this podcast provides a wealth of information that is beneficial for everyone, regardless of their personal experiences with death. It serves as a valuable educational resource by normalizing conversations about death in an accessible and relatable way. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one or simply want to learn more about death and dying, this podcast offers something for everyone.

    While it's challenging to find any drawbacks to such an informative and well-produced podcast, one potential downside could be that some listeners might find certain episodes emotionally challenging or triggering if they have recently experienced a loss or are currently struggling with grief themselves. However, Benny and Dr. Nick create a safe space by handling these topics sensitively and offering resources for further support.

    In conclusion, The Let's Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. Nick podcast is an incredible gem that fills a much-needed void in our conversations around death and dying. Through their easy discussions and exploration of various aspects related to death, Benny and Dr. Nick have created a platform that both educates and supports listeners as they navigate the complexities of grief. This podcast is highly recommended for anyone seeking to learn more about death, process their own grief, or plan for the future.



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    Latest episodes from Let's Talk About Death with Benny and Dr. Nick

    The Installation of Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 28:39


    Benny and Dr. Nick explore how funeral professionals and grief specialists can help people realize that "death is beautiful", even in the depths of loss. Dr. Nick introduces the concept of the "installation of hope"—the moment when someone begins to believe in life after grief—and analyzes how specialists can do better at guiding others toward that light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Widow Retreat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 27:33


    Benny hosts solo and welcomes guest Jennifer Newberg, who shares her story of becoming a widow after her husband unexpectedly passed away during a vacation. She opens up about the shock, grief, and how that life-altering moment inspired her to create a retreat to support other widows through their healing journeys. Learn more about the retreat at: itslifey.com/widow-retreat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    To Hug or Not to Hug: That is the Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 24:32


    Dr. Nick and Benny discuss the importance of personal boundaries at funerals and why not everyone wants to be hugged. They explore the need to “read the room” before offering physical comfort and share tips on how to support grieving individuals in a way that respects their space. Tune in for an insightful conversation on navigating grief with sensitivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    From Funerals to Concerts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 29:31


    Cappaulli joins Benny to chat about their bands The Boy Detective and Dad's On Couches.  They discuss how it helps prevent burn out from happening, while working in the funeral profession.Check out the Let's Talk About Death Doc FREE on TUBI 

    Holiday Spectacular

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 30:36


    Benny, Dr. Nick and producer Kelley have some fun playing a game of Christmas trivia. Season's greetings to all!

    Grief and Creativity: A Conversation with Bill Ratner

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 53:24


    Dr. Nick and Benny welcome Bill Ratner, one of America's best-known voice actors, a published writer, poet, storyteller, and performance artist, who opens up about how experiencing significant death in his life inspired him to find solace and expression through writing poetry books. Explore the connection between grief and creativity in this heartfelt discussion. https://billratner.com/

    Let's Talk About Death Doc STREAMING NOW!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 1:48


    Exciting news! The Let's Talk About Death doc is now streaming FREE on Tubi. Get an inside look at the Capaul's story operating a fourth-generation funeral home, striving to break the stigma surrounding discussions on death.  Tune in now and enjoy Let's Talk About Death from the comfort of your home! LINK TO THE LETS TALK ABOUT DEATH DOC

    Social Media Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 32:58


    Benny and Cappaulli discuss the nuances of responding to death announcements on social media. They offer tips for showing genuine support, choosing words carefully, and avoiding emojis that might come across as insensitive. Check out the Let's Talk About Death documentary!Link to documentary on TubiWolf Vision Docs: Episode 3

    Debunking Funeral Myths | Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 37:09


    Benny, Dr. Nick and Producer Kelley continue the conversation about common myths surrounding funerals and burial practices. From common misconceptions to widespread misunderstandings, they debunk popular myths and provide clarity on what really happens in the funeral profession. Check out the Let's Talk About Death documentary!Link to documentary on Tubi

    Debunking Funeral Myths | Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 34:39


    Benny, Dr. Nick and Producer Kelley dive into common myths surrounding funerals and burial practices. From common misconceptions to widespread misunderstandings, they debunk popular myths and provide clarity on what really happens in the funeral profession. 

    Benny's New Path: Social Work Meets Funeral Care

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 31:47


    Benny chats with Dr. Nick about his new plan to incorporate social work into his role as a funeral professional. He explains the motivations behind it and his goals for making a positive impact in the community.

    Letting Go of Pets

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 22:24


    Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the emotional journey of letting go of pets, offering guidance, support, and personal stories to help listeners navigate this difficult process.

    Neurodivergent Grief

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 30:46


    Benny and Dr. Nick explore the complexities of neurodivergent grief.Please email us at: letstalkaboutdeathpod@gmail.com to join in on the conversation.  

    Cappaulli's Mortuary Science Journey: Update #2

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 31:23


    Big Brother Cappaulli shares an update on his second year of studying mortuary science. Tune in to hear all the brothers come together for some laughs about "grief bones" and an engaging conversation.

    Who is the funeral truly for?

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later May 22, 2024 23:38


    Benny and Dr. Nick delve into the profound question: who is a funeral truly for? Join them as they examine its significance for both the living and the deceased.

    Guest: Anna Adams from International Doula Life Movement

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later May 1, 2024 31:28


    Benny and Dr. Nick welcome special guest Anna Adams, the founder of the International Doula Life Movement, to discuss the Tree of Life Conference the twins will be speaking at and and explore the topic of becoming a death doula.Register Now to see the Capaul twins speak at the conference: https://www.internationaldoulalifemovement.com/tree-of-life-conference/

    Is it Ok to Laugh at a Funeral?

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 24:47


    Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the burning question...is it ok to laugh at a funeral?

    Freud's Eros and Thanatos Theory

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 25:42


    Benny and Dr. Nick explore Freud's Eros and Thanatos theory, suggesting that human behavior is driven by life and death instincts. Join us as we unravel the fascinating intricacies of these primal drives and their profound impact on the human psyche.

    Special Guest: Caleb Wilde

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 50:18


    Benny and Dr. Nick have a captivating conversation with Caleb Wilde, the award-winning author of "Confessions of a Funeral Director" and "All the Ways Our Dead Still Speak".   He shares his inspiring story as a former sixth-generation funeral director turned life coach for death care workers. If you're a death worker seeking support, reach out to Caleb through this link: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/75170.

    Back Door Policy for Funeral Directors

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 23:59


    Benny & Dr. Nick explore the topic of funeral directors being expected to use the back door at nursing homes and hospitals. If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's life story into a beautiful keepsake...'No Story Lost' turns life stories into cool coffee table books. Just use the promo code LTAD at checkout and get two extra copies of your book for free - a $200 value!  Check it out: No Story LostGrief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.

    Cool Things to do with Cremains

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 29:01


    Benny & Dr. Nick uncover cool new ways to repurpose cremains, from fireworks to vinyl records to pencils. Discover how you can turn ashes into art.

    Best of 2023

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 29:59


    Benny & Dr. Nick recap the best episodes of 2023. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Let's Talk About Death crew!  Please continue to share our podcast with others to help get the word out there because if you aren't talking about death, you are not living.If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's life story into a beautiful keepsake...'No Story Lost' turns life stories into cool coffee table books. Just use the promo code LTAD at checkout and get two extra copies of your book for free - a $200 value!  Check it out: No Story LostGrief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.

    Death Anniversaries

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 27:36


    Benny & Dr. Nick talk about that date...that date that keeps coming up and engraved in your mind and how to deal with it.If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's life story into a beautiful keepsake...'No Story Lost' turns life stories into cool coffee table books. Just use the promo code LTAD at checkout and get two extra copies of your book for free - a $200 value!  Check it out: No Story LostGrief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.

    Highschool Death Talks

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 27:58


    Benny and Dr. Nick talk about their experience going into highschools and talking about death.  If you are interested in having them come to your school to talk please email: letstalkaboutdeathpod@gmail.com.If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's life story into a beautiful keepsake...'No Story Lost' turns life stories into cool coffee table books. Just use the promo code LTAD at checkout and get two extra copies of your book for free - a $200 value!  Check it out: No Story Lost

    Goals & Aspirations

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 25:13


    Benny and Dr. Nick explore their professional goals & aspirations focused on empowering individuals to navigate death with understanding and comfort.Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.

    Funeral Attire

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 33:46


    Benny and Dr. Nick explore the topic of funeral attire.  What to wear, what not to wear.  Let's talk about it...Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.

    A Letter From Ms. A

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 41:17


    In this unique episode, Benny & Dr. Nick decided to spend the whole episode addressing an email from one of our dedicated listeners, Ms. A. She shared a series of thought-provoking questions related to her personal situation. Dr. Nick and Benny, with their expertise and insights, meticulously analyze the email, offering valuable thoughts and advice on how to navigate the challenges it presents.We encourage you to keep sharing your questions and comments with us via email at letstalkaboutdeathpod@gmail.com. Your input could be featured in an upcoming episode!

    Competitive Grief

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 35:20


    Benny and Dr. Nick discuss people who think their grief is more important than others.  Let's talk about out...Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.

    Fight or Flight Mode

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 33:08


    Does grieving bring about the fight or flight mode in humans?  Benny and Dr. Nick talk through this topic.Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.

    Can Thoughts Manifest Death?

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 26:02


    Can you manifest death just by thinking and talking about it? Benny and Dr. Nick explore this topic.  Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need. 

    Special Guest: Julia Samuel | Grief Works App Founder

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 40:41


    Benny and Dr. Nick talk with renowned British psychotherapist Julia Samuel who founded Grief Works, an app that offers you practical strategies, guidance, and the comfort of knowing that you're not alone in your grief. The Grief Works team is offering our listeners a 15% discount on all subscriptions. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need. 

    Body, Organ & Tissue Donation

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 34:18


    Benny and Dr. Nick have an important conversation with special guest Stephanie Sommer from Gift of Life Michigan  about body donation.

    Grief vs. Mourning

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later May 31, 2023 28:41


    Benny and Dr. Nick explore the differences between grief and mourning.

    The Things We Leave Behind

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later May 10, 2023 27:07


    What happens to your stuff when you die?  Benny and Dr. Nick discuss several scenarios of dealing with the things that are left behind after a loved one dies. 

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    Generational Changes | Special Guests: The Podcasket

    Play Episode Play 36 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 38:16


    It's the Merger! Benny and Dr. Nick talk through generational changes in the funeral profession with the amazing duo from The Podcasket. 

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    Sudden Deaths

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 35:52


    Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the topics of sudden deaths and goes through the process of what it would look like to a family that is dealing with it.

    Suicide with Suicidologist Kate Hardy

    Play Episode Play 37 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 33:24


    Let's talk about suicide...Benny and Dr. Nick have an educational conversation on suicide with special guest Suicidologist Kate Hardy from Six Feet Over, a non-profit working to spread awareness about suicide. *Trigger Warning: Suicide*

    Game Show Edition: Rapid Fire Favorites

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 15:24


    Producer Kelley continues the fun game show with the twins by asking them Rapid Fire Favorite questions.  (Part 2)

    Game Show Edition: Death Speed Round

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 32:22


    Producer Kelley highjacks this episode to host a Death Speed Round game with the twins.  Find out what ridiculous answers that come to mind. (Part 1)

    Cappaulli's New Life

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 27:18


    Big bro Cappaulli is back again with an update on his new beginnings working at the funeral home and what it's like being Benny's apprentice.  

    From Funeral Director to Medium | Special Guest: Miranda May

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 33:18


    Benny and Dr. Nick have an enlightening conversation with Miranda May who is a former funeral director turned medium.  She helps grievers communicate with their lost loved ones.

    Moving Through Grief with Special Guest Kate Vosti

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 34:43


    Somatic Movement Grief Facilitator, Kate Vosti, discusses how she helps people move through their grief in psychosomatic movement therapy.

    Helping Souls Cross Over with Special Guest Father Nathan Castle

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 32:17


    Happily Ever Afterlife with Echo Bodine

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 28:54


    A mind blowing episode with very special guest Echo Bodine, author of How to Live a Happily Ever Afterlife and a medium who deals with souls who don't want to leave the Earth. You do NOT want to miss this episode."Dying is the easiest thing we are ever going to do" - EchoLink to book

    Social Media Funeral Videos

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 25:34


    Benny, Dr. Nick and Cappaulli discuss best practices to share funeral and death worker related content on social media.Please follow our social:Tik Tok: @letstalkaboutdeathpodFacebook: Lets Talk About Death PodcastInstagram: @letstalkaboutddeathpodcast

    Outlets for Death Workers

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 28:24


    Dr. Nick and Benny discuss some creative outlets they have when they aren't working.

    50th Episode

    Play Episode Play 32 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 38:22


    Dr. Nick, Benny and Producer Kelley celebrate the 50th episode of Let's Talk About Death and discuss their favorite episodes so far.

    Family Dynamics

    Play Episode Play 24 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 29:01


    Dr. Nick, Benny and older brother Capaulli talk about the family dynamics working with each other at the funeral home.  They discuss the pros and cons of working so closely together.

    Grief Refuge App

    Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 29:58


    Reid Peterson (founder of the Grief Refuge app) opens up about how the grief from his father's death inspired him to start an app to help others through their grieving process.Link to app: https://www.griefrefuge.com/app

    Virtual Funerals

    Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 36:27


    Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the future of funerals and the rise in virtual funerals.

    Special Guest: Todd Harra

    Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 41:38


    Funeral director and author Todd Harra comes on the show to discuss his newest book Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral about the history of funerals and where he thinks the industry is going in the future.  Listen in for instructions on a give away!https://www.toddharra.com/

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