Most of us remember our first big loss — the moment grief became personal and permanent. In this episode, Kaylee and Sheila reflect on first losses and how they shape the way we experience grief moving forward. They talk about how early encounters with death or loss quietly influence our expectations, coping, and understanding of mortality for the rest of our lives.

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This episode was produced and edited by Sheila M. Burke.

Returning to work after a loss can feel disorienting and surreal. In this episode, Kaylee and Sheila talk about the shock of stepping back into routines, expectations, and productivity while grief is still raw. They explore the pressure to perform, the quiet ways grief shows up at work, and why it’s okay if loss changes how you move through your professional life.

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This episode was produced and edited by Sheila M. Burke.

At the end of life, people don’t only wrestle with big existential questions. They worry about unfinished chores, awkward conversations, pets, plants, and small loose ends that still matter deeply. In this episode, Kaylee and Sheila explore the everyday concerns that show up near death, and why paying attention to these “small” worries can be one of the most meaningful ways to care for someone at the end of life.

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This episode was produced and edited by Sheila M. Burke.

What does dying really feel like in the body? In this episode, Kaylee and Sheila talk about the physical and emotional changes that often happen near the end of life — the slowing down, the turning inward, the gradual letting go. Drawing from lived experience and end-of-life work, they explore how death is often gentler than we’re taught to expect, and why it can be harder on the people watching than on the person who is dying.

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This episode was produced and edited by Sheila M. Burke

This episode is for the adult kids quietly worrying — and the aging parents who still feel capable, even as living alone gets more complicated. Kaylee, Sheila, and Kelsey talk about the moment families realize home may no longer be the safest option, and why waiting for a crisis takes choice away from everyone. Drawing from Kaylee’s experience in nursing homes, they share real tools, honest stories, and practical language for starting conversations about downsizing, 55+ communities, and safer living before decisions are forced. How do we acknowledge mortality while holding onto independence?

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This episode was produced and edited by Kelsey Jae.

Today, Kaylee, Sheila, and Kelsey dive into listener-submitted stories about grief, loss, and the complicated emotions that follow. Together, they unpack real situations where mourning intersects with messy human behavior — and help determine whether the storyteller is the a**hole. Our hosts offer gentle guidance, tough love when needed, and a safe space for listeners to reflect on their own grief-driven choices.

Tune in for meaningful conversation, tough questions, and the kind of community wisdom only Talk Deathy To Me can bring.

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Dating after loss is… complicated. Some people feel ready. Some people swear they’ll never date again. And some of us are just trying to figure out why the apps look like a yard sale of red flags.

In Dating Again: Yes, No, or Hell No, Sheila opens up the real conversation about what it means to tiptoe, leap, or run-screaming back into the world of dating after losing a spouse. With humor, honesty, and a whole lot of “you can’t make this shit up,” she explores the fears, the awkward moments, the guilt, the surprising joy, and the absolute hell-no situations we all encounter.

This episode features listener stories that cover a wide spectrum.

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This episode was produced and edited by Kelsey Jae.

In Opening the Door for Grief, we explore how to gently help others open up about their pain. This episode offers simple, compassionate ways to create space for honest conversation—because sometimes, being present and willing to listen is the most healing thing we can do.

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