This interview explores why funerals matter, and why they need to make space for grief as well as laughter. A successful funeral is a healing ritual for both the living and the dead. [Read more…]
A Holistic Approach to Pet Death
This interview with veterinarian, Dr. Edward Bassingthwaite, explores the energetic movement of an animal's soul after death. We talk about both sudden death and expected death such as euthanasia. [Read more…]
Loss of a Pet or Plant Friend
This interview, on The Numinous Podcast with Carmen Spagnola, explores the nuts and bolts of dying well, being a death doula, and ways to honour the death of animals and trees. [Read more…]
The Hidden Grief of Miscarriage
If you've been through a miscarriage, you know the grief it brings. And yet, there's a cultural message which says, “These things happen.” Yes, these things happen, but there's still incredible loss even when [Read more…]
A Yogic Perspective on Death and Dying
This interview explores a Kundalini Yoga perspective on death, dying and the afterlife. If you’re yogicaly inclined, or interested in different spiritual and cultural perspectives and rituals, I think you’ll enjoy this recording. [Read more…]
Shaman, Priestess, Mystic, Scapegoat
This interview, on The Numinous Podcast with Carmen Spagnola covers all sorts of interesting territory, including important archetypes, and the experience of white woman doing shamanic work. [Read more…]
A Meditation on Grief and Gratitude
My friend Charis Curtis interviewed me for a class she teaches on Living your Life with Purpose. We talked about the relationship between grief and gratitude, and how those of us raised in the dominant culture don't get good training on [Read more…]
Energetic Tools for Being with Grief
I can get very emotional about lots of things, but I don’t cry much when I’m working with families. I’ve developed some really helpful practices that allow me to stay present, even in situations of intense grief. [Read more…]
A Good Death is a Ritual of Initiation
I presented a paper at the American Academy of Religion conference (in their Arts and Religion track) on the topic “A good death is a ritual of initiation for everyone involved.” Here's a copy of the abstract and recording of the talk. [Read more…]
Interview on The Science of Magic
I was interviewed by Gwilda Wiyaka for her podcast The Science of Magic. We had a great conversation, about some of the more nuanced aspects of ritual facilitation, and the idea that magic is 'the art of changing consciousness at will.' [Read more…]
An Interview on Practical Shamanism
I was interviewed by James Stovall, host of the podcast Practical Shamanism. It's a wide ranging conversation that delves into a fascinating array of topics about death, dying and being dead. [Read more…]