Welcome to the 68th episode of the Science Witch Podcast!
For our Samhain episode for this year, we interviewed Angela, Death Midwife and founder of Journey Home Death Care about perceptions of death and how to be advocates for our own death. We want to make a heavy content warning for discussions of death, suicide, and suicide ideation, but despite these heavy topics, Angela brings a gracious compassion to all these discussions and our conversation was very affirming. We have also included resources for suicide prevention in the show notes.
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Show Notes
Friend plans online tribute to teen that drowned in Bitterroot
When You Die, You’ll Probably Be Embalmed. Thank Abraham Lincoln For That
National Home Funeral Alliance
Kubler-Ross Stages of Dying and Subsequent Models of Grief
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Number: 988 (formerly 1-800-273-TALK)
Website: 988lifeline.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Website: crisistextline.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Free crisis counseling via text message.
The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ Youth)
Number: 1-866-488-7386
Text START to 678678
Website: thetrevorproject.org
Available: 24/7
Services: Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.
SAMHSA National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health)
Number: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Available: 24/7
Services: Free, confidential help for mental health or substance use disorders.
It’s important to remind listeners that they’re not alone, and help is available. Including this information in your podcast could really make a difference for someone!