Do you know what happens to your crypto, life insurance, and long-term care plan if no one you love can access the right documents when you die?

In this episode, Digital Thanatologist Niki Weiss sits down with Marimer Cruz to break down how easily assets become “lost” when there’s no clear plan, especially in Web3, DeFi, and crypto, where one missing seed phrase can mean everything disappears forever.

Together, Niki and Marie unpack the real-world consequences of not updating beneficiaries, not setting up proper documentation, and not preparing for the massive financial impact of long-term care.

You’ll discover:

-Why crypto can become “unreachable” overnight if no one has your seed phrases or instructions

-The difference between Web2 vs Web3, and what “data sovereignty” means for your legacy

-How one missed beneficiary update can send life insurance to the wrong person

-Why long-term care can force families to spend down assets without proper protection

-The simple steps to document what you have, who should get it, and how to access it

-How tools like My Final Playbook help you organize everything so your loved ones aren’t left scrambling

Don’t let your life’s work turn into confusion, court costs, or chaos. This is a must-listen for anyone serious about digital assets, estate planning, crypto preparedness, and protecting the people they leave behind.

Facing death doesn’t just raise medical questions—it opens up deep emotional, spiritual, and existential ones, too.

In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital Thanatologist, sits down with Christine Caldwell, an end-of-life psychedelic care educator and the Founder of End of Life Psychedelic Care, to explore how psychedelic-assisted experiences can support people living with terminal or life-threatening illnesses. Together, they discuss how medicines like psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA can ease fear, reduce existential distress, deepen connection, and help people make meaning—often when time feels short.

You’ll discover:

What psychedelic-assisted care looks like in an end-of-life context (and what it isn’t)

How psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA may help reduce anxiety, depression, and fear of dying

Powerful real-life stories of patients facing cancer, ALS, chronic pain, and major diagnoses

Why psychedelics can support forgiveness, emotional resolution, and a deeper sense of peace

Practical first steps if you’re curious about this work—for yourself, a loved one, or your clients

If you’re interested in digital legacy, end-of-life planning, grief support, or new ways to bring more meaning and calm into the dying process, this conversation offers a grounded, compassionate look at a rapidly emerging area of care.

When loss reshapes your life, what do you choose to build from it?
In this episode, host Niki Weiss, creator of The Digital Legacy Podcast and My Final Playbook, sits down with Estrella Quiroz, life enthusiast and co-founder of Last Farewells, an emotional end-of-life planning platform designed for the messages we don’t want to leave unsaid.

Together they explore how an unexpected tragedy transformed Estrella’s life, the story behind her father’s last voicemail, and how that moment sparked a global mission to help people capture meaningful goodbyes before it’s too late. This episode opens up the heart of death tech: empowering people to live fully, love intentionally, and prepare their digital legacy with purpose.

In this episode, we cover:

Why intentional last messages offer emotional closure that social media can’t

How the Last Farewells platform helps users schedule letters, videos, and messages for future milestones

The cultural fears and superstitions that prevent people from planning ahead

The growing movement of founders transforming grief, storytelling, and digital legacy

Whether you’re navigating loss, exploring end-of-life planning, or curious about the future of digital legacy, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a deeply human perspective on the messages that outlive us.

What happens when your “final gift” to your family is actually a legal and emotional mess? This episode explores the hidden weight of being an executor and how you can make that role kinder, clearer, and less chaotic for the people you leave behind.

Host Niki Weiss, digital legacy planner and creator of My Final Playbook, is joined by David Edey, Certified Executor Advisor and author of Executor Help, who brings 40+ years in finance—and a deeply personal family story of a 7-year estate battle—to this essential conversation. Together, they break down what executors really face and how better planning can prevent family conflict, confusion, and regret.

In this episode, we cover:

What an executor actually does (and why it’s such a heavy job)

How to choose the right executor, not just the oldest or “favorite” child

When and why to update your will as life, family, and assets change

Options for solo-agers who don’t have a traditional family support system

Simple ways to start difficult family conversations about death, money, and expectations

Tune in for a grounded, compassionate look at executorship and estate planning, perfect for anyone thinking about digital legacy, end-of-life planning, or how to leave less chaos and more clarity for the people they love.

We all know we should plan for the inevitable — yet most of us avoid it until crisis hits. In this heartfelt episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss sits down with Paula Harris, Financial Advisor and Co-Founder of WH Cornerstone Investments, to explore why so many families delay end-of-life and financial planning — and what happens when they don’t.

Paula shares deeply personal and professional stories from decades of guiding clients through life transitions, loss, and legacy. Together, she and Niki unpack the emotional roadblocks that keep people from taking action, the financial chaos that can follow, and the peace that comes from planning ahead.

In this episode, we cover:

Why families avoid “the conversation” — and how to start it before it’s too late

Real-life examples of what happens when there’s no plan in place

How caregivers and couples can protect each other financially and emotionally

The essential documents every household needs (trusts, wills, healthcare proxies)

Simple first steps to move from procrastination to preparation

This episode is a compassionate wake-up call — and a roadmap for anyone ready to take control of their future. Because the hardest conversations are often the ones that bring the most peace.

What if you could carry your loved one’s memory — quite literally — close to your heart? 💫

In this deeply moving episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss speaks with David Trump and Sébastien Roy, co-founders of Nia Emberley, a memorial jewelry company transforming cremated ashes into handcrafted ceramic art. What began as one man’s search to stay connected to his beloved dog has evolved into an inspiring fusion of art, science, and remembrance.

Together, they explore how technology, craftsmanship, and grief intersect — and how memorial jewelry is changing the way we honor life after loss. From bone china traditions to cutting-edge cremation science, David and Sébastien share how each piece they create helps families keep love in motion rather than left on a shelf.

In this episode, we cover:

The heartfelt origin story behind Nia Emberley

How cremated remains can be transformed into wearable works of art

The science and symbolism behind bone china and ceramic memorials

The emotional power of carrying your loved one’s memory with you

Why planning ahead — even for ashes — matters more than we realize

This episode is a reminder that memory isn’t meant to sit still. Whether honoring a pet, a parent, or a partner, there are new, meaningful ways to keep their spirit close and their story alive.

What if the future of work wasn’t just about efficiency — but empathy? In this inspiring episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss speaks with Mercedes Sullivan — End-of-Life Doula, Cultural Strategist, and HR Leader — about reimagining Human Resources as a force for healing, not just hiring.

Mercedes shares how her personal experience with loss reshaped her understanding of workplace compassion and why every organization must prepare to support employees through life’s most human moments — grief, caregiving, and change. Together, she and Niki explore how empathy, technology, and culture can work hand in hand to build organizations that truly care.

What happens when you look at death, dying, and legacy the same way you would approach a major project? In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss sits down with fellow project manager Mark Rozner to explore how project management principles can transform end-of-life planning from overwhelming chaos into a clear, compassionate process.

Together, they share personal stories and professional insights on how skills like risk management, stakeholder analysis, communication, and change management play a surprising yet powerful role in navigating life’s final chapter.

✨ You’ll discover:

How project management skills translate directly into end-of-life planning

Why proactive conversations matter more than paperwork alone

The role of emotional intelligence and intuition in supporting families

Practical strategies for managing conflict, grief, and change at the end of life

This conversation reframes death not just as an ending, but as a project we can prepare for with love, clarity, and dignity.