Talk Death: Speaking Grief

Talk Death: Speaking Grief

I love this piece that Talk Death did about the release of Speaking Grief. Check it out!

More about TalkDeath:

TalkDeath’s mission is to encourage positive and constructive conversations around death and dying. Although our awareness of the issues and needs surrounding death is growing, it is still not considered appropriate “dinner table talk.” Well, we think it is.

From green burials and home funerals, to history, memento mori art, funeral law, and grief resources, TalkDeath.com is the hub for a changing death-conscious public. TalkDeath also aims to bridge the gap between death professionals and the general public, helping you make informed end-of-life decisions.

Take Note: How Her Sister’s Death By Suicide Led Marisa Vicere To Create The Jana Marie Foundation

Take Note: How Her Sister’s Death By Suicide Led Marisa Vicere To Create The Jana Marie Foundation

After losing her sister to suicide in 2011, Marisa Vicere founded the Jana Marie Foundation in her sister’s honor.

The State College-based non-profit aims to educate and empower young people in the Centre County region and to build awareness about mental well-being and suicide prevention.

I talked with Marisa during National Suicide Prevention Month about the foundation and her sister. 

Take Note: An Urban Gardener On The Importance Of Access To Fresh, Quality Food

Take Note: An Urban Gardener On The Importance Of Access To Fresh, Quality Food

Karen Washington is a community activist and the co-owner of Rise & Root Farm in Chester, New York. She’s been working to improve city living and promote urban farming since 1985. 

I talked with her about the importance of access to fresh, quality food, about some of the challenges facing 21st century farmers, and about getting community projects off the ground.

Take Note: Wade Davis On Battling “Toxic Masculinity”

Take Note: Wade Davis On Battling “Toxic Masculinity”

Wade Davis is a former professional football player turned writer, public speaker, and educator. Davis, who publicly came out as gay in 2012, is the NFL’s first LGBT inclusion consultant.

He also works with other professional sports leagues and Fortune 500 companies to build more inclusive corporate cultures and address issues related to sexism, racism, and homophobia. As part of his work, he urges viewers to reconsider their definitions of “masculinity.” 

I talked with him about the notion of “toxic masculinity,” about the “MeToo” movement, and about the importance of engaging men in the dialog of gender equality.