Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State

Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First Statehttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talk-death-delaware-conversations-on-death-grief-end-of-life-in-the-first-state--6163124
Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features honest conversations with hospice professionals, advocates, caregivers, and everyday Delawareans about topics many avoid but all of us must face — including hospice care, advance planning, funeral traditions, medical aid-in-dying, natural organic reduction (human composting), caregiver support, and the emotional landscape of loss and grief.

Whether you’re navigating your own grief journey, planning ahead for yourself or a loved one, or simply curious about the culture and practices around dying and remembrance, this podcast brings insight, stories, and compassion to the topic of death.

Episodes include conversations with experts, “Word on the Street” reflections, and in-depth discussions with regular people to demystify death, honor life, and talk openly about what it means to say goodbye.

]]>enEducationCopyright Linda Gouldhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/65a4bb9d0f55f8ec5c048da6ec7e427f.jpgTalk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First Statehttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talk-death-delaware-conversations-on-death-grief-end-of-life-in-the-first-state--6163124Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:08:00 +0000Linda GouldLinda Goulddyingwellindelaware@gmail.comTalk Death Delaware is a compassionate podcast about death, grief, hospice care, and end-of-life decision-making in Delaware and beyond. Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features honest conversations with hospice...
Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features honest conversations with hospice professionals, advocates, caregivers, and everyday Delawareans about topics many avoid but all of us must face — including hospice care, advance planning, funeral traditions, medical aid-in-dying, natural organic reduction (human composting), caregiver support, and the emotional landscape of loss and grief.

Whether you’re navigating your own grief journey, planning ahead for yourself or a loved one, or simply curious about the culture and practices around dying and remembrance, this podcast brings insight, stories, and compassion to the topic of death.

Episodes include conversations with experts, “Word on the Street” reflections, and in-depth discussions with regular people to demystify death, honor life, and talk openly about what it means to say goodbye.

]]>false95d37ca2-581b-5b71-a1ff-b6b20910b3d4episodicWord on the street: Dan's Experience as a Caregiverhttps://good-deathdoula.com/podcasts
Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72356070Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:06:20 +0000Linda GouldToday's conversation is with Dan, who cared full-time for his father. The conversation touches on caring for a parent with dementia, lessons learned, finding purpose through the experience, the practical and emotional challenges of caring for an...
Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>1063care,caregiver,caregiving,death,dementia,doula,lifefalsefullWord on the street: Memory, Health Care, and Lack of Controlhttps://good-deathdoula.com/podcasts
This interview was done for The Kaidankai Podcast of Ghost and Supernatural stories. Her story will be read on June 10th. The Kaidankai is on every major podcast platform, and you can find Lori's story when it is uploaded, the most recent story, and podcast links on the webpage.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72086249Wed, 20 May 2026 16:55:30 +0000Linda GouldAuthor Lori D'Angelo talks about her inspiration for writing, and during our conversation, the subject of death and dying as it is affected by the health care system came up. This interview was done for The Kaidankai Podcast of Ghost and...
This interview was done for The Kaidankai Podcast of Ghost and Supernatural stories. Her story will be read on June 10th. The Kaidankai is on every major podcast platform, and you can find Lori's story when it is uploaded, the most recent story, and podcast links on the webpage.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>320care,death,health,literature,memory,supernaturalfalsefullEp. 12: Adriana Camacho-Church on Grief, Children, and Healing Through Storytellinghttps://good-deathdoula.com/podcasts
Adriana shares the inspiration behind her book Grandma, Where Will Your Love Go?, a moving story that helps children understand death through the lens of love, nature, and connection. Drawing from her own experiences—growing up between cultures and losing her grandmother—Adriana discusses how grief can transform into resilience, purpose, and even peace.

Together, they dive into:

How children process grief and loss
Why books can be powerful tools for emotional expression
The role of culture, spirituality, and nature in healing
How love continues beyond death in ways we can still feel

How children process grief and loss
Why books can be powerful tools for emotional expression
The role of culture, spirituality, and nature in healing
How love continues beyond death in ways we can still feel

This episode offers comfort, insight, and a fresh perspective on one of life’s most difficult conversations—reminding us that love is never truly lost.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>2112and,bereavement,bilingual,books,children,cultural,death,dying,emotional,grief,healing,hospice,identity,intelligence,loss,mental,parenting,resilience,spirituality,storytellingfalsefullEp. 11: Preserving Memories, Sharing Stories via Artifcts.comhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-preserving-memories-sharing-stories-via-artifcts-com--71199781
Heather and Matt share how Artifcts helps individuals and families document memories, capture personal histories, and create lasting digital legacies. From caregiving realities to generational shifts in what we value, this conversation dives into how we can preserve what truly matters—without holding onto everything.

If you’re interested in legacy planning, end-of-life conversations, decluttering with purpose, or the future of memory preservation, this episode offers a thoughtful and deeply human perspective.

Learn more at https://artifcts.com

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71199781Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:44:02 +0000Linda GouldIn this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we sit down with Heather Nickerson and Matt Ramsey of Artifcts, a platform designed to preserve the meaning behind the things we own. Heather and Matt share how Artifcts helps individuals and families document...
Heather and Matt share how Artifcts helps individuals and families document memories, capture personal histories, and create lasting digital legacies. From caregiving realities to generational shifts in what we value, this conversation dives into how we can preserve what truly matters—without holding onto everything.

If you’re interested in legacy planning, end-of-life conversations, decluttering with purpose, or the future of memory preservation, this episode offers a thoughtful and deeply human perspective.

Learn more at https://artifcts.com

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>2922falsefullWord on the Street Delaware: Family Fallout and a Cadaver Transport Camperhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/word-on-the-street-delaware-family-fallout-and-a-cadaver-transport-camper--69653072
We talk about the real-world confusion families face with hospice care and morphine administration, and how not knowing what to do in end-of-life moments can add trauma to an already devastating loss. LB shares experiences living through two deeply traumatic deaths, and how those moments reshaped his understanding of responsibility, grief, and family dynamics.

We also dig into why having a single executor matters, what happens when families don’t work together after a parent’s death, and how sometimes one person becomes the glue holding everyone together.

Along the way, LB brings his signature black humor, stories from life on the road, and insights gained while driving his unforgettable ambulance converted into a camper, complete with a “Refrigerated Cadaver Transport” sticker.

This episode is raw, local, and very Delaware—exploring life and death on the road, inside families, and in the spaces no one talks about enough.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69653072Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:09:52 +0000Linda GouldIn this Word on the Street Delaware episode of Talk Death Delaware, I’m joined by LB of Newark, Delaware for an honest, darkly humorous, and deeply human conversation about death, family, and what happens when preparation falls short. We talk about...
We talk about the real-world confusion families face with hospice care and morphine administration, and how not knowing what to do in end-of-life moments can add trauma to an already devastating loss. LB shares experiences living through two deeply traumatic deaths, and how those moments reshaped his understanding of responsibility, grief, and family dynamics.

We also dig into why having a single executor matters, what happens when families don’t work together after a parent’s death, and how sometimes one person becomes the glue holding everyone together.

Along the way, LB brings his signature black humor, stories from life on the road, and insights gained while driving his unforgettable ambulance converted into a camper, complete with a “Refrigerated Cadaver Transport” sticker.

This episode is raw, local, and very Delaware—exploring life and death on the road, inside families, and in the spaces no one talks about enough.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>1274ambulance,camper,delaware,dog,executor,family,hospice,inheritance,morphine,podcast,responsibilitiesfalsefullEp. 10: Aging, Grief, and Facing Mortality: A Conversation About Death and Loss: Mike Ingramhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-aging-grief-and-facing-mortality-a-conversation-about-death-and-loss-mike-ingram--69504362
Mike shares his experiences around the tragic death of his son, the loss of his brothers, and the anticipation of losing a brother-in-law. We explore how grief evolves but never fully disappears, why families often struggle to talk openly about death, and how different beliefs about what happens after death shape the way we live.

This episode highlights why talking about death and dying matters—how these conversations can help us live more intentionally, prepare for end-of-life decisions, and support one another through loss. Talk Death Delaware brings death out of the shadows and into everyday conversation, where it belongs.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69504362Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:46:25 +0000Linda GouldIn this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we have an honest and deeply reflective conversation about aging, grief, and mortality. I speak with Mike Ingram, a nearly 70-year-old Delaware resident, about how thinking about death changes as we get older...
Mike shares his experiences around the tragic death of his son, the loss of his brothers, and the anticipation of losing a brother-in-law. We explore how grief evolves but never fully disappears, why families often struggle to talk openly about death, and how different beliefs about what happens after death shape the way we live.

This episode highlights why talking about death and dying matters—how these conversations can help us live more intentionally, prepare for end-of-life decisions, and support one another through loss. Talk Death Delaware brings death out of the shadows and into everyday conversation, where it belongs.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>1589a,about,and,awareness end,child grief,conversations talking,death,death death,dying grief,education bereavement loss,life,loss aging,mortality end,of,over,planning death,podcast delaware,podcast talk,time mortalityfalsefullWord on the Street: Why Cemeteries Matter | History, Genealogy & Griefhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/word-on-the-street-why-cemeteries-matter-history-genealogy-grief--69394571
What begins as a simple question—“Do you like cemeteries?”—unfolds into a thoughtful reflection on how places of burial become sites of history, curiosity, and meaning over time. From childhood visits to Civil War cemeteries, to an American military cemetery in Luxembourg, to quiet evenings spent in Newark’s M.E. Cemetery, this episode traces how repeated encounters with cemeteries shaped a deeper way of seeing them. Along the way, we look at cemeteries as data sources for historical and genealogical research, places where family relationships, social class, and community history are written into the landscape.As life brings more personal loss, cemeteries also become spaces of empathy and imagination—where we reflect on grief, sudden death, and the stories behind the names on the stones. This episode offers a gentle, personal meditation on why cemeteries resonate with us, blending history, research, and emotional insight.

For "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69394571Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:10:57 +0000Linda GouldIn this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we explore why cemeteries matter—through personal memories, genealogy, data analysis, and the emotional experience of visiting graves. What begins as a simple question—“Do you like cemeteries?”—unfolds into a...
What begins as a simple question—“Do you like cemeteries?”—unfolds into a thoughtful reflection on how places of burial become sites of history, curiosity, and meaning over time. From childhood visits to Civil War cemeteries, to an American military cemetery in Luxembourg, to quiet evenings spent in Newark’s M.E. Cemetery, this episode traces how repeated encounters with cemeteries shaped a deeper way of seeing them. Along the way, we look at cemeteries as data sources for historical and genealogical research, places where family relationships, social class, and community history are written into the landscape.As life brings more personal loss, cemeteries also become spaces of empathy and imagination—where we reflect on grief, sudden death, and the stories behind the names on the stones. This episode offers a gentle, personal meditation on why cemeteries resonate with us, blending history, research, and emotional insight.

For "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>442&,cemeteries genealogy death,dying grief historical,life,of,place end,reflection,research cemetery,studies memoryfalsefullEp. 9: Human Composting: Reimagining Death, Soil, and Choicehttps://good-deathdoula.com/podcasts
Mandy Stafford of Return Home, one of the three major companies that offer families human composting, officially known as Natural Organic Reduction. Mandy is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She explains why it is a growing choice among Americans and how it changes our way of grieving, and how Delawareans can opt in.

For more information, visit the Return Home website or contact Faries Funeral Home, which offers this service through a different company.

For more information or to have a conversation on Talk Death Delaware, contact me at
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69066309Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:39:08 +0000Linda GouldHuman composting is reshaping how we think about death—driven by grassroots demand for meaningful, environmentally responsible alternative to casket and flame cremation. This episode explores why families are seeking new options, how human composting...
Mandy Stafford of Return Home, one of the three major companies that offer families human composting, officially known as Natural Organic Reduction. Mandy is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Minnesota and Wisconsin. She explains why it is a growing choice among Americans and how it changes our way of grieving, and how Delawareans can opt in.

For more information, visit the Return Home website or contact Faries Funeral Home, which offers this service through a different company.

For more information or to have a conversation on Talk Death Delaware, contact me at
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>2601alternative,burial,cremation,death,deathcare,delaware,environment,funeral,nature,oregon,treefalsefullEp. 8: Kim Adams of Omega Home Networkhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-kim-adams-of-omega-home-network--68698367Omega Home Network, community homes for the dying that offer a compassionate alternative for individuals and families facing the caregiver crisis so many of us know all too well. Kim shares the origins of this model, why these homes fill a crucial gap in end-of-life support, and what it might take to bring a community home for the dying to Delaware.

Omega Home Network: https://www.omegahomenetwork.org

For more information or to have a conversation on Talk Death Delaware, contact me at
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68698367Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:39:22 +0000Linda GouldKim Adams is deeply involved with the Omega Home Network, community homes for the dying that offer a compassionate alternative for individuals and families facing the caregiver crisis so many of us know all too well. Kim shares the origins of this...Omega Home Network, community homes for the dying that offer a compassionate alternative for individuals and families facing the caregiver crisis so many of us know all too well. Kim shares the origins of this model, why these homes fill a crucial gap in end-of-life support, and what it might take to bring a community home for the dying to Delaware.

Omega Home Network: https://www.omegahomenetwork.org

For more information or to have a conversation on Talk Death Delaware, contact me at
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>2228care,caregiver,community,death,dying,hospice,illness,terminalfalsefullEp. 7: Faries Funeral Home and Natural Organic Reductionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-faries-funeral-home-and-natural-organic-reduction--67871613
Faries Funeral Home: https://www.fariesfuneralhomes.com

For more information, contact me at
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67871613Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:58:38 +0000Linda GouldRobert Timblin talks about the history of Faries Funeral Home in Smyrna, the oldest funeral home in Delaware, his decision to offer Natural Organic Reduction, and embalming. Faries Funeral Home: https://www.fariesfuneralhomes.com For more...
Faries Funeral Home: https://www.fariesfuneralhomes.com

For more information, contact me at
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>1262bodyfarm,compassion,cremation,deathcare,delaware,funeral,funeralhome,history,humancompostingfalsefullWord on the Street: Caregivers need supporthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/word-on-the-street-caregivers-need-support--67765372
Today, I read a comment by a woman who heard Emma Heming Willis talk about the stress of being a caregiver.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67765372Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:41:00 +0000Linda GouldFor "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences. Today, I read a comment by a woman who heard Emma Heming Willis talk about the stress of being a...
Today, I read a comment by a woman who heard Emma Heming Willis talk about the stress of being a caregiver.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>199caregiver,dementia,illness,kindness,love,supportfalsefullWord on the Street: Don't Worry About What's Inevitablehttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/word-on-the-street-don-t-worry-about-what-s-inevitable--67602556
Today, a woman talks about the importance of having a positive attitude toward death and sustainable options.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67602556Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:55:22 +0000Linda GouldFor "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences. Today, a woman talks about the importance of having a positive attitude toward death and...
Today, a woman talks about the importance of having a positive attitude toward death and sustainable options.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>396anxiety,burial,death,gooddeath,life,sustainability,unhealthyfalsefullWord on the street: Grandparents Die Four Days Aparthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/word-on-the-street-grandparents-die-four-days-apart--67131394
Today, a man explains the deaths of his grandparents and how it was sad, but also beautiful.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67131394Sat, 26 Jul 2025 14:34:21 +0000Linda GouldFor "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences. Today, a man explains the deaths of his grandparents and how it was sad, but also beautiful.
Today, a man explains the deaths of his grandparents and how it was sad, but also beautiful.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>125beauty,death,love,tragedyfalsefullEp. 6: Delaware Pet Aquamation: water-based cremation that is good for the environmenthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-delaware-pet-aquamation-water-based-cremation-that-is-good-for-the-environment--66971439
Christos shares what inspired him to bring this gentle, water-based process to Delaware and why it matters—for both grieving families and the planet.

For more information, contact me at
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

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Christos shares what inspired him to bring this gentle, water-based process to Delaware and why it matters—for both grieving families and the planet.

For more information, contact me at
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

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For more information, contact me at
The Good Death Doula
or email me at TalkDeathDelaware@gmail.com

Thanks to Pixabay for the music by Oleg Kyrylkovv that opens and closes this podcast.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66493843Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:17:12 +0000Linda GouldThe first in a series of short conversations with people I meet about death and dying. For more information, contact me at https://good-deathdoula.com or email me at TalkDeathDelaware@gmail.com Thanks to Pixabay for the music by Oleg Kyrylkovv that...
For more information, contact me at
The Good Death Doula
or email me at TalkDeathDelaware@gmail.com

Thanks to Pixabay for the music by Oleg Kyrylkovv that opens and closes this podcast.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>198falsefullEpisode 5: Chris Lorence- Natural Organic Reductionhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-chris-lorence-natural-organic-reduction--66021361
Delaware passed legislation allowing NOR in 2024 and it should be available to consumers from June 2025, although there are not many funeral homes that have said they will offer it. You can find out more information about NOR at Recompose and Return Home.

For more information, contact me at
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66021361Fri, 09 May 2025 20:49:29 +0000Linda GouldChris Lorence is a financial services consultant who lives in beautiful Bethany Beach, but he grew up on a Maryland farm, then spent years living and working in Virginia before returning to rural life on a different Maryland farm. Chris talks about...
Delaware passed legislation allowing NOR in 2024 and it should be available to consumers from June 2025, although there are not many funeral homes that have said they will offer it. You can find out more information about NOR at Recompose and Return Home.

For more information, contact me at
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>1276composting,cremation,delaware,environment,funeral,human,natural,organic,reduction,sustainablefalsefullEpisode 4: Penny Rogers From Face the Factshttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-penny-rogers-from-face-the-facts--65379466
In the outro, I mention the Spiral Cemetery at Farnhurst, an institution that cared for and cares for the mentally ill. You can listen to it here.

Websites to Visit
Face The Facts
The Cemetery Chronicles
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

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In the outro, I mention the Spiral Cemetery at Farnhurst, an institution that cared for and cares for the mentally ill. You can listen to it here.

Websites to Visit
Face The Facts
The Cemetery Chronicles
The Good Death Doula

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>1849addiction,cemetery,death,donate,drug,drugabuse,healing,helping,local,mentalhealth,recovery,volunteerfalsefullEpisode 3: Heather Pope on Delaware's Medical Aid in Dying Billhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-heather-pope-on-delaware-s-medical-aid-in-dying-bill--60430729
Heather Pope is the Delaware Campaign Manager for Compassion & Choices. She works within communities and state legislatures advocating for expanded end-of-life options. Heather leads her organization's efforts to pass medical aid in dying legislation in Delaware, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Delaware's Senate will vote on the bill before the end of June. Visit here to contact your Senator and voice your support for this important end-of-life option.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60430729Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:47:24 +0000Linda GouldOn April 18, 2024, the Delaware House passed House Bill 140 The Ron Silverio/Heather Block End-of-Life Options Act, which gives terminally ill patients a chance to leave this world in peace and comfort.Heather Pope of Compassion & Choices...
Heather Pope is the Delaware Campaign Manager for Compassion & Choices. She works within communities and state legislatures advocating for expanded end-of-life options. Heather leads her organization's efforts to pass medical aid in dying legislation in Delaware, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.

Delaware's Senate will vote on the bill before the end of June. Visit here to contact your Senator and voice your support for this important end-of-life option.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>1429aid,choice,delaware,disabled,dying,end,ill,in,life,medical,of,options,terminallyfalsefullEpisode 2: Dawn Lentz -spinocerebellar ataxia and Medical Aid in Dyinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-dawn-lentz-spinocerebellar-ataxia-and-medical-aid-in-dying--60179648
Dawn talks about her illness and the importance of this legislation.

Thanks to Pixabay for the music by Oleg Kyrylkovv that opens and closes this podcast.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60179648Sun, 26 May 2024 18:57:13 +0000Linda GouldDawn Lentz has a terminal illness. She is a fierce advocate for legislation that would give Delawareans options for facing death with dignity. The Medical Aid in Dying bill passed the Delaware House of Representatives in April 2024 and is expecting to...
Dawn talks about her illness and the importance of this legislation.

Thanks to Pixabay for the music by Oleg Kyrylkovv that opens and closes this podcast.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>2640aid,death,delaware,dignity,dying,end,in,legislation,life,medical,of,options,withfalsefullEpisode 1: Daniel Rogers on Identity Thefthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-daniel-rogers-on-identity-theft--59696374
Contact Daniel at daniel@clearpathintuitiveconsulting.com

Thanks to Pixabay for the music by Oleg Kyrylkovv that opens and closes this podcast.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59696374Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:42:40 +0000Linda GouldThe elderly are vulnerable to financial scams and fraudsters. Daniel Rogers discusses how his mother's identity was stolen, how it affected their lives, and what you can do to prevent a similar debacle. Contact Daniel at...
Contact Daniel at daniel@clearpathintuitiveconsulting.com

Thanks to Pixabay for the music by Oleg Kyrylkovv that opens and closes this podcast.

Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.]]>2690care,elderly,end,fraud,from,identity,life,of,protect,theftfalsefull