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 Karen has a surprisingly upbeat conversation about end of life planning with Licensed Behavioral Therapist Grace Y. Lin. They talk “Swedish Death Cleaning” (yep, that’s a thing!), our American obsession with happiness, and how a healthy dose of...

 Since he was a child, humorist Mo Rocca has been fascinated by obituaries. Host Karen Bussen asks him why on this episode of Farewelling: The Podcast. Mo answers that question, plus gives us his thoughts on why we don’t talk about death, why he...

Death and Holiday Dinner? The holidays may be the only time during the year when we get together with our families, so if you’re hoping to have a needed conversation about end of life planning with your parents or other family members or loved o...

When you think of a funeral home, what do you imagine? A dark, outdated and somber atmosphere, perhaps? But if you were actually grieving, wouldn’t you welcome a funeral home space that felt light, positive, warm and, dare we say it, uplifting? Would...

 Episode Summary Karen Bussen welcomes former Google UX Designer-turned comedian and best-selling author Sarah Cooper to talk about losing loved ones, living a meaningful life and how to cry on command. This episode was recorded in the fall...

 Episode SummaryKaren calls her younger sister to speak openly for the first time about the cancer diagnosis that changed their relationship and their lives forever, and why we should talk about death with those we love most. Episode NotesF...