Death and Dying in the Digital Age

Niki Weiss

English Education How To

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Episodes 76

Avg. Duration 37m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (3)

Since Oct 2024

Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

They say we die twice: once when we take our last breath and again when our name is spoken for the final time. But in today's world, there's a third passing to consider - our digital death. Welcome to Death and Dying in the Digital Age, a podcast that explores the uncharted territory of our online afterlife. Join host Niki Weiss each week as she navigates the complexities of end-of-life planning, from safeguarding your individual legacy to ensuring your loved ones can access your important digital assets. Dive into the four pillars of comprehensive death planning - Legal, Financial, Physical, and Digital - and you’ll see that by addressing these crucial aspects, you'll gain peace of mind knowing that every facet of your life and legacy is accounted for. Be sure to check out our resources on digitallegacypodcast.com and subscribe today because, in the 21st century, even your online self needs an exit strategy.

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Recent Episodes

S1E76 The AI Afterlife: Building Your Digital Persona | Katherine (Kate) Ivanova

May 26, 2026 37m

What if you could leave behind an interactive, living biography instead of a static box of memories?Most 27-year-olds are not thinking about end-of-life logistics, but as an immigrant navigating…

S1E75 The Solo Ager’s Safety Net: Why You Need a Fiduciary, Not Just a Will | Stephanie Rosso, PhD

May 19, 2026 38m

What happens when estate planning is procrastinated until the very last minute? The tragic reality is that waiting too long can result in incomplete documents, leaving families stuck in the messy,…

S1E74 What happens when the modern business of death paves over the natural cycle of life? | Hye Kyung (HK) Lee

May 12, 2026 35m

In this episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss sits down with HK, the founder of Eon Woods. They explore the broken, profit-driven funeral industry and HK's mission to marry natural…

S1E73 The Gamer’s Legacy: Finding Comfort in a Son's Digital Afterlife | Jonathan Cottor

May 05, 2026 37m

In this deeply moving episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, Niki Weiss sits down with Jonathan Cottor to discuss the incredible life and digital legacy of his son, Ryan. Diagnosed with spinal…

S1E72 Leaving More Than Passwords Behind: Building a Private Family Legacy | Omar Alvarez

Apr 30, 2026 35m

What happens when the fear of a dementia diagnosis at age 10 turns into a lifelong obsession with legacy?In this episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital Thanatologist, sits…

S1E71 Why Your Social Media Profile Might Outlive You | Gina Cui, Ph.D.

Apr 28, 2026 36m

What happens when you pass away, but your social media accounts keep liking, sharing, and commenting on posts?In this thought-provoking episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital…

S1E70 The Shocking Link Between Your Divorce and Your End of Life Plan | Elaine Silver

Apr 23, 2026 42m

What happens when the death of a marriage collides with the reality of aging and mortality?In this insightful episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital Thanatologist, sits down…

S1E69 How the Loss of a Parent Sparked a Death Tech Revolution | Rachel Edwards

Apr 21, 2026 37m

What happens when a high-performing JP Morgan finance executive and fashion entrepreneur faces the messy, unplanned death of her father? In this insightful episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host…

S1E68 How a Virtual Autopsy Solves a Case in 20 Minutes | Virtual Autopsy PT 2 | Dr Hemanth Naik

Apr 16, 2026 24m

What happens when the "sci-fi fiction" of yesterday becomes the medical reality of today?In this Part 2 of our exploration into Virtual Autopsy, host Niki Weiss, Digital Thanatologist, sits down with…

S1E67 The Tech That's Revolutionizing the Death Space | Virtual Autopsy PT 1 | Ash Govind

Apr 14, 2026 30m

What happens when the ancient practice of the scalpel meets the future of digital imaging?In this part 1 of exploring Virtual Autopsy in the The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital…

S1E66 Cybersecurity Expert thoughts on Digital Legacy Planning | Joshua Marpet

Apr 09, 2026 40m

What happens to your "Digital Afterlife" when you are the only one who knows the master password to your life's work, your bank accounts, and 50,000 family photos?In this episode of The Digital…

S1E65 Why Talking About Death Actually Makes Life "Shinier" | Peri Rigler

Apr 07, 2026 38m

Can the principles of brand strategy and human connection solve the "death grip" of fear that prevents us from planning for the inevitable? In this podcast episode, host Niki Weiss, Digital…

S1E64 Deconstructing Grief: How Neurodivergent Minds Process Death | Ryan Bell

Apr 02, 2026 39m

What happens when different "brain wiring" meets the universal experience of death?In this fascinating episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital Thanatologist, sits down with…

S1E63 A 3rd Generation Funeral Director Explains Why We Plan Death Wrong | Michelle Carter

Mar 31, 2026 32m

What happens when a third-generation funeral director realizes that the traditional industry is failing families during their most vulnerable moments?Most people avoid end-of-life planning because it…

S1E62 Lesson-Planning Your Final Wishes: Educational Design for the Digital Afterlife | Paula Soito

Mar 26, 2026 38m

What happens when a 30-year veteran educator turns her lens toward the most difficult lesson of all: death and dying in the digital age?In this episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss,…

S1E61 A Palliative Doctor Explains What Hospice Actually Is | Dr. Andy Arwari

Mar 24, 2026 48m

What happens when the "medicalized" view of death prevents us from accessing the very benefits we've earned?In this enlightening episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital…

S1E60 What Happens to Your Story When Your Obituary Goes Digital? | Mary McGreevy

Mar 19, 2026 37m

What happens when a childhood fascination with "peculiar" stories turns into a viral TikTok sensation?In this episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital Thanatologist, sits down…

S1E59 The Shocking Truth About Inheriting Unpaid Taxes | Emily Kyle

Mar 17, 2026 37m

What happens when you realize that "death and taxes" isn't just a catchy phrase—it's a literal administrative nightmare for the people you leave behind?In this episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast,…

S1E58 How the Medical System Bankrupts Families in the Last 3 Years of Life | William Donaldson

Mar 12, 2026 37m

What happens when a NASA engineer and pilot applies the logic of a flight plan to the most inevitable journey of all?In this profoundly liberating episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki…

S1E57 The Unspoken Trauma of Managing a Terminal Child's Care | Morgan Motsinger

Mar 10, 2026 42m

What happens to your mind when you watch your child lose every skill they ever learned—from walking and talking to the simple act of eating—over a decade-long "absolute train" of a degenerative…

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