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S3E10 The Art and Soul of Sanctuary: Abode Co-Founders Edwin and Patsy Sasek on Weaving Beauty into End-of-Life Care
For the final episode of the season, host Natalie Buster sits down with the visionaries behind Abode Contemplative Care for the Dying: co-founders Edwin and Patsy Sasek.Edwin and Patsy share the…
S3E9 We're All Going to Die: Ossuary Jeweler Kristin Bunyard on Death, Art, and Preparation
Natalie Buster welcomes Kristin Bunyard, an artist and author who is not afraid of the podcast's core philosophy: "We're all going to die."Kristin works with death every day, first as an ossuary…
S3E8 Kindred Spirits: From Broadway to Bedside Care with Shavonne Conroy
Natalie Buster welcomes a cherished, long-time friend and "kindred spirit," Shavonne Conroy. Shavonne is a professional actor, a gifted singer, and the former Interim CEO of Abode Contemplative Care…
S3E6 The Stories Caregivers Carry: Narrative Medicine with Vive Griffith
In this episode of Before You Go, host Natalie Buster sits down with poet, essayist, and narrative medicine facilitator Vive Griffith to explore the often-overlooked emotional landscape of…
S3E6 Poetry as Survival: Laura Van Prooyen on Grief, Healing, and the Power of Words
Host Natalie Buster welcomes poet and restorative writing facilitator Laura Van Prooyen for a conversation about how poetry can become a lifeline in times of grief, trauma, and transition. From her…
S3E5 Grief Dialogues: Putting Death and Dying on Stage with Elizabeth Coplan
In this episode of Before You Go, host Natalie Buster explores the power of creative arts and storytelling to normalize conversations about death and grief—a central theme of the podcast's current…
S3E4 The Modern Mortician: Green Burials, Grief Dogs, and Death Care Reimagined
In this lively and heartfelt episode, host Natalie Buster welcomes Melissa Meadow, a funeral concierge, death doula, and social media educator, for a conversation that redefines what it means to care…
S3E3 Everybody Dies in the End: Hospice, Humor, and Musical Theater with Benjamin Kintisch
In this unforgettable episode, host Natalie Buster sits down with Benjamin Kintisch, a hospice chaplain, cantor, and creator of Life Review: The Musical. Inspired by real-life stories from his time…
S3E2 Landscapes of Loss: Designing Sacred Space with Death Doula Leah Gundrum
In this soul-stirring episode, host Natalie Buster welcomes Leah Gundrum, a landscape designer, death doula, and Abode volunteer, for a conversation about how sacred spaces shape our experience of…
S2E10 Writing Your Resilience with Lisa Cooper Ellison
Grief is an interesting beast. It can curl up inside of you and make itself quite cozy. It can unpack its bags, put up the do not disturb sign on the door and lock itself in. It’s pretty much…
S2E9 Memento Mori with Courtney Wynn Sheets
Memento Mori: remember you must die: an invitation to become aware, to bask in the wonder of being alive, to not take anything for granted, to be witness to the painful beauty of this life and all…
S2E6 A Greener Way to be Remembered
The month of April is a beautiful time to be in San Antonio, Texas. It’s bluebonnet season, and the wildflowers are in full bloom. This is a perfect time to take a field trip to LaVernia, Texas,…
S2E7 Influencing Death with Nurse Penny
Imagine a world where people were able to talk about death and dying openly and without fear. Our guest today, Nurse Penny Hawkins Smith is doing just that. Nurse Penny uses social media channels…
S2E6 The Contemplative Nature of End of Life Care
Contemplativeness - a tricky word to say! Yet, it’s the cornerstone of all that we do at ABODE. it’s even a part of our name: ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying. But what does it mean? At…
S2E5 A Conversation with a Hospice Nurse
Choosing to go on hospice is a difficult decision for most people. We have been conditioned in our society to “not give up,” and some see hospice as a way of giving up. Our guest today, Jen…
S1E4 Honoring Our Loved Ones After They Go
“If I die young, bury me in satinLay me down on a bed of rosesSink me in the river at dawnSend me away with the words of a love song”These lyrics by The Band Perry offer a beautiful description of…
S1E3 A Conversation About Death
Our guest today, Colleen McCool-Pierce definitely turns heads and inspires conversation wherever she goes. Whether she’s pulling up for gas in her hearse or wearing a bright and colorful clown…
S2E2 A Conversation with a Hospice Social Worker
Fred Rogers, of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood fame has a famous quote: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find…
S2E1 Planning your Parting with the Parting Planner
Planning your Parting with theParting PlannerWelcome to Season Two of Before You Go - the official podcast of ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying. In this episode, Natalie sits down with Lynn…
S1E10 Our Year at ABODE: 2024
Eminem once said “You only get one shot,” and we at ABODE took that to heart this year. We had such an amazing 2024 and we’re excited to share our most memorable events with you! While we’re sad…
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