Can We Talk About It Later? The Podcast

11/12/2022

04/12/2022

What a thoughtful way to remember a loved one. What are some of the ways you keep your loved one’s memory alive?

"My dad passed away several years ago and my mom made me an apron out of his Christmas ties. Probably my favorite Christmas gift ever." via - Ashley Daniocek-Balsone

We love this so much Ashley! ❤️

12/11/2020

♥️ Write lasting love letter to your family. Join this Zoom to find out how.

30/09/2020

As a funeral director I have had the awkward responsibility of explaining to adult children that they do not get to decide what happens to their own mother's body after her death.🤔

Learn what you can do so this doesn't happen to you Click this link 👉👉👉https://tinyurl.com/y3heu6dt to check out Episode 9 of my podcast.

23/09/2020

Have you listened to this week's episode yet? Tune in to this "laid back" conversation about grief do's and don'ts with Dr. Valerie Travis-Reese so you can stop searching for the just right thing to do or say to your grieving friend, co worker or neighbor.

By the way, what do you think about the podcast? Is there a conversation/topic you'd like hear? Do you have a burning question that you need the answer to? I'd love to hear from you😊.

15/09/2020

Have you tuned in to my podcast?
Check it out️ 👉👉 https://tinyurl.com/y3heu6dt

It's been nearly 50 days since I launched and it's been quite a journey thus far. It has not been easy but it has definitely been worth it!

Since I stepped out on faith and started this thing, I have had several people tell me they have been wanting to start a podcast or some other thing they are passionate about but they just have not been able to get started.

👂 Listen, if you have a goal, a vision, a dream that you are sleeping on, WAKE UP!

✅Take baby steps
✅Break up with perfection
✅Kick procrastination in it's butt
✅And just get started!

I'm almost 50 days in and I'm having a BLAST! Go get started🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

14/09/2020

Have you listened to this week's episode with ?

You go, I see you living your best life!

✔️Reaching your potential
✔️Checking those "to do's" off your bucket list
✔️Celebrating your authentic self

There is something to be said for living life on your own terms.......

And something better to be said about living the end of your life that way as well.........On your own terms

Listen to episode 7 and let me know what you think. ️
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31/08/2020

I release new podcast episodes every Sunday. If you haven't tuned in yet because talking about death is not "your thing",
I understand.

Death and dying are not easy topics to wrap your mind around.

My podcast tagline reads, Real Conversations About Life, Death and Dying.

Trust me, episode 5 is one of those LIFE conversations, I promise😀

Click here👉 https://tinyurl.com/y3heu6dt

19/08/2020

Death Denial is a real thing!
Who is in death denial in your family?

❓ Does your mother change the subject when it comes up
❔Do your children want to talk about it later
❓Does your dad deflect saying, "It's all taken care of"
❔Does your grandfather say, "What do I care, I'll be dead"

❓Or, maybe it's you?

I know for some, death is not an easy topic to approach. However, given our current state of affairs, with death all around us, there is no better time then now to talk about it.

Need help breaking the ice? I have an idea......

💡Listen to Episode 3 of my podcast, then say something like this to your family death denier:

"I've been listening to this really interesting podcast lately. On the most recent episode three young women shared their story about losing their father at the ages of 16, 18 and 20. Listen with me and tell me and tell what you think about it".

Thanks for reading & listening! https://tinyurl.com/y3heu6dt

18/08/2020

Are you approaching adulthood while coping with a loss? If so, this episode is for you.

Do you know a teen that has lost a parent or guardian to death?
If so, share......... this episode is for them.

My guests on this weeks episode were 16, 18 and 20 years old when their dad died. Tiara confesses, it's been nearly 7 years and the memories are bitter sweet.

Click this link to listen to Episode 3 https://tinyurl.com/y3heu6dt

Thanks for listening!

17/08/2020

Russian Roulette is a deadly game of chance involving a revolver and a single bullet.

Tune in to this weeks episode as my guest -ana Wilson shares how going into adulthood without her dad was like a deadly game.

If you know and love a young person, call them now so they can tune in with you!.

Listen to Episode 3 here https://tinyurl.com/y3heu6dt

Thanks for listening

14/08/2020

Has death and s*x traded places?

In the 1870's when death was everywhere......
-It was embarrassing to bring up s*x in conversation
-It was shameful to admit you think about s*x
-It was considered irresponsible to talk to your kids about s*x
-Adults told children that babies were delivered by storks

👂 those same 19th century children stood at the bedside in their homes as their loved ones died. It was part of their lives on a regular

Now.......
-Kids are told that grandpa’s death means he’s gone to a place where he can play golf or fish all day. 😩

Meanwhile, those same kids have 24/7 access to s*xual content in their Instagram feeds.

Credit: , Geoffrey Gorer

09/08/2020

Do you have parents, grandparents or loved ones that you have been estranged from? If so, episode 2 is for you. Tune in to hear how my guest, who was given away at birth, responded when her biological mother was dying and needed her help.
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06/08/2020

03/08/2020

Have your ever tried to talk to someone about their final arrangements and they responded by telling you where their life insurance policies are located?

Go check out Season 1 Episode 1 https://tinyurl.com/y3heu6dt

02/08/2020

When you're so excited the baby is birthed. Go listen, It's live! Season 1 Episode 1 of Can We Talk About It Later? The Podcast. I hope you like it!

01/08/2020

The podcast launches at midnight and I am so nervous. I mean pit in my stomach, dry mouth nervous.

If you know me, you know that I have always been full speed ahead when it comes to my goals, dreams and quite frankly anything I imagined myself doing. But this thing right here has got me "twisted"😓😳😬😊. I am feeling all kinds of ways.

My mentor would say these feelings are normal, reason being......this is BIGGER THAN ME.

This is about building a community of people who is willing to take on their fears, no matter how scary, so they can overcome and then help someone else overcome. I don't want to get all "kumbaya" but I'm serious.

This podcast is about death and dying but the underlying message is about overcoming fear so we can heal our families from the stress and strain caused when we avoid important conversations simply because of fear.

Episodes drop every Sunday but in the meantime click the link below to hear about a time when I could have shown up better for my family but instead I let fear stop me. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

http://ow.ly/todZ50AOaYR

31/07/2020

🎙️NEW PODCAST ALERT🎙️

LAUNCH DATE: AUGUST 2, 2021
New Episode Every Sunday!

31/07/2020

🎙️ NEW PODCAST ALERT! 🎙️
Does talking about death make you uncomfortable?
Does your family avoid talking about death & dying?
Do you want to plan for your death but don't know where to start?
Do you have questions about death and dying but no one to ask?
Are you curious about topics related to death & dying?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, join me every Sunday on Can We Talk About It Later? The Podcast for Real conversations that will change your life.
For podcast updates click this link- http://ow.ly/1HoX50AN03q

30/07/2020

I had a real conversation today with Oceana Sawyer for an upcoming episode.

Did you know that you can die the way you lived, on your own terms? Can't wait for you to get the jewels 💎 she dropped.

🎙️ My podcast launches on Sunday August 2, 2020 at midnight.

Click link below👇, drop your email address and get your FREE 6 Creative Memorial Ideas and podcast happenings and updates directly to your inbox
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29/07/2020

When you are overjoyed with the realization that your labor of love will be released to the world in just 5️⃣ days.

If I told you the journey has been easy, I'd be lying. I still have plenty more to do before launch day but I'm up for everything that lies ahead. Furthermore I'm much too excited & nervous to think about it.
👂 Listen, if you have a goal, a dream or a vision and achieving it seems daunting , it should. Why? Because it's bigger than you.

Take it from me, if you just focus on the big picture and take the first baby step, before you know it, you'll be well on your way.
It wont be easy but it sure will be worth it! 🙌

On August 2, 2020 it's going down ya'll. Can We Talk About It Later? The Podcast will be a reality and I almost can't wait to meet you there! Let's have some Real Conversations about

Go ahead click this link and drop your email address for podcast happenings and updates http://ow.ly/Lk7v50AKSFb

28/07/2020

🎧 On August 2, 2020, I'm officially launching the Can We Talk About It Later Podcast! 🎙️ I'm on a mission ito create a comfortable and safe space to have real conversations about life, death and dying.
Click here for podcast updates👉 http://ow.ly/6sdP50AJRbu

It's Did you know Tuesday!

DYK?

📵During funerals nearly everyone approaches the casket with a device in hand, most with no intention of taking a photo but the funeral staff cant take a chance.

👮‍♀️At the family's request, staff has to be on guard to stop anyone who may be determined to get a "quick pic".

🤳 How do you feel when you're scrolling through your social media page and a postmortem selfie appears on your timeline? Does it make you feel "some kind of way"?

🙁 Imagine being a grieved family member who stumbles across such a pic?

You may feel that these postmortem selfies are a morbid sign of the times. However, these after death photos are not a new phenomenon. There was a time when this practice was quite the norm.

Postmortem photography was a regular practice believed to start as part of the Victorian death culture. It's said that soon after death, the family would bathe and dress the decedent who would then be posed or laying down as if they were sleeping and photographs were taken. The family would dress up and gather around to take the "last" family portrait with their dead love one.

Postmortem photos became popular in the 1840's. It was a way to memorialize the dead during a time when the mortality rate was extremely high and portraits were becoming popular among the middle class who could afford them.

According to the Daily History website, Victorians were not alone in this practice. By the mid 1900's Great Britain, Europe and the Unites States also joined the postmortem selfie ritual.

I guess there is nothing new under the 🌞!

Do you have a question or topic idea? Go to my website and drop me a line click here 👉 http://ow.ly/6sdP50AJRbu

11/06/2020

We are living in strange times.........face masks, social distancing, monstrous death rates, and virtual goodbyes over Facebook and Zoom. Social distancing has infringed upon our traditional rituals and celebrations of remembrance for the people we love.

Many have plans to commemorate their loved ones life at a future time with a traditional memorial service while others may be wondering where to start and what to do.

If that's you, no worries. Get 6 creative ideas directly to your inbox. Click this link. 👉🏽👉🏽http://ow.ly/ILqI50A4lUx

10/06/2020

I'm launching a podcast ya'll! I'm super excited and super nervous too. Stay tuned, launch details coming soon.

22/04/2020

Have you shared your final wishes with your family?...........