What if we stopped running from death and started embracing it with humor, heart, and authenticity?

In this episode, I sit down with Alanna, a co-founder of Good Mourning, to talk about how they are turning the way we approach end-of-life celebrations on its head.

We dive into the idea of living wakes—yes, you heard that right—where loved ones gather to celebrate a life while the person is still here to enjoy it. Alanna shares how Good Mourning is helping families craft deeply personal send-offs that honor not just how someone died, but how they lived.

If the thought of talking about death makes you squirm, this conversation is for you. Alanna and I break down why facing our mortality head-on can actually be one of the most empowering things we do.

Here’s what we touch on:

• The inspiring mission behind Good Mourning and why they're revolutionizing end-of-life celebrations.
• How to plan a deeply personal, one-of-a-kind memorial.
• The benefits of living wakes: celebrating life while your loved ones are still present.
• How breaking the taboo around death can be so freeing.
• Our personal stories of loss and what they've taught us about life, grief, and moving forward.
• How embracing these difficult conversations makes end-of-life planning a gift, not a burden.

Ready to shift your perspective and start living (and dying) on your own terms? Hit play now and join Alanna and I as we dig deep into how celebrating life starts with embracing death.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Midlife on Purpose: Workbook

Agrace: Hospice & Supportive Care

National Cremation Society

Farley Center

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