This week, I am re-releasing one of my favorite conversations from the #ActuallyICan archives. I sat down with Alanna from Good Mourning to talk about what it really means to create a meaningful and personal end-of-life celebration that truly reflects who we are and how we lived.

For so many of us, talking about death feels uncomfortable or even taboo. But what I learned in this conversation is that talking about death can be grounding, healing, and surprisingly full of love. Alanna and I explored how death positivity helps us move from fear to peace, how legacy planning becomes an act of care, and why a living wake can be one of the most beautiful ways to celebrate a life while it is still being lived.

Here is what we dive into:

• How talking about death opens space for connection and truth
• Why legacy planning gives your loved ones clarity and confidence
• What a living wake actually looks like and how to plan one
• The role of death positivity in letting go of old traditions
• How an end-of-life celebration can become an expression of joy

This re-released episode reminded me that talking about death is really about living honestly and fully. It is about legacy planning that feels intentional, embracing death positivity with curiosity, and creating end-of-life celebrations that honor who we truly are.

If you have ever wondered what a living wake could look like or how to start talking about death in a way that feels safe, this episode will open your heart and mind. Join me as I explore how legacy planning, death positivity, and reimagined end-of-life celebrations can help us live with more purpose and peace.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

The Grove

Female Founders Collective Meetups - Join us for FREE!

Midlife on Purpose: Workbook

Agrace: Hospice & Supportive Care

National Cremation Society

Farley Center

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