Dying Out Loud Podcast
Kristopher Saim
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About This Podcast
Dying Out Loud is a platform hosting vital conversations about living authentically and confronting the realities of mortality. We feature guests sharing personal stories, insights, and experiences regarding death, dying, and the impact of terminal illness. By engaging in candid discussions, we aim to demystify the topic of death, encouraging listeners to embrace life more fully while inspiring meaningful dialogue about end-of-life issues. Our website serves as your hub for accessing episodes, guest details, and finding additional resources related to these explored themes.
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Recent Episodes
S2E8 To My Gs: The Healing Power of Showing Up
Kris Saim shares a letter he originally planned to hold onto until he entered hospice care. It is a letter of boundless gratitude written to his "Gs,” his community of nearly 800 colleagues at Gale.…
S2E8 Breaking the Silence: Survival, Shame, and the Courage to Tell the Truth
Welcome to Dying Out Loud. Today’s episode is unlike any we have ever recorded. There is no guest, no interview, and no holding back. Today, host Kris Saim reads a letter to his younger self—the boy…
S2E7 To The Friend Who Left: The Letter I Never Sent
In this profound solo episode, Kris Saim reads a letter to someone who was once his closest friend. She was there for the best chapters of his life—from meeting at a swim-up bar in Cancun to…
S2E6 The 10 Questions You're Afraid to Ask Me
Today’s episode is a little different. There is no guest and no co-host—just Kris and a microphone, pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to live and eventually die with stage four…
S2E5 The Sanctuary of the Stage: Reconnecting with Mrs. McCormally
Every once in a lifetime, if you are lucky, you encounter a teacher who doesn't just teach a subject—they teach you who you are. For Kris, that teacher was Kathie McCormally. Entering a tight-knit…
S2E4 Born Out of Survival: A 30-Year Friendship with Jenne Schwinn
Welcome back to Dying Out Loud Podcast. This week’s episode takes us on a journey back to the beginning of a 30-year friendship. Kris is joined by Jenne Schwinn to discuss the messy, traumatic, and…
S2E3 The Creative Cocoon: Transforming Grief Through Art, Community, and Compassion with Jen Ripa
In this tender and powerful episode of Dying Out Loud, host Kristopher Saim welcomes back his dear friend and grief coach, Jen Ripa, creator of Thrivologie and the "Creative Cocoon." Jen shares her…
S2E2 Loved Enough for a Lifetime: We Will Be Okay! (with Anthony Saim)
In the Season 2 premiere, Kris shared a love letter to the man who saved him. In this deeply personal, unscripted follow-up, Anthony writes back. Caught completely by surprise, Kris listens as…
S2E1 Living Anyway: A Love Letter to the Man Who Saved Me with Anthony Saim
Welcome to Season 2 of Dying Out Loud. If Season 1 was about saying goodbye, this season is all about how we keep living anyway. In this deeply personal season opener, Kris is joined by the man who…
S1E24 Rewind: The Art of Showing Up (Our #1 Episode of 2025)
While the Dying Out Loud Podcast team is on a short break, we are re-releasing our most streamed episode of 2025, a conversation that clearly struck a chord with all of you. In this deeply personal…
S1E23 Mandi Botic: Two Decades, One Wild Ride, and a Christmas Reunion
In this special holiday release of Dying Out Loud, Kristopher reunites with Mandi Botic, a friend whose loyalty has spanned nearly 20 years and multiple zip codes, from Kansas City to New York and…
S1E22 Inseparable: How a Work Bestie Became a Lifeline with Nickie Gibbs
Kris welcomes his longtime friend Nickie Gibbs to discuss how a workplace friendship turned into a decade-long bond that helped him survive his first cancer diagnosis. They discuss: The "Platform"…
S1E21 Collaboration, Friendship, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Rebecca Lee
Host Kris sits down with Dr. Rebecca Lee for an open conversation about creative partnership, friendship, and overcoming imposter syndrome in the workplace. They share their journey from colleagues…
S1E20 Invisible Impact: How a Forgotten Conversation Changed My Life with Deano Sutter
In this deeply personal episode of Dying Out Loud, Kris sits down with men’s coach and speaker Deano Sutter for a conversation about the profound, often invisible impact we have on one another. Kris…
S1E19 Leadership, Friendship, and the Letters that Cant Wait with Tracy Kreikemeier
In this episode of Dying Out Loud, host Kristopher Saim sits down with Tracy Kreikemeier, a woman who has played the dual roles of cherished friend and professional mentor in his life. Their story…
S1E18 Human-First Leadership: Thriving Through Adversity with Luana Pereira
This episode of "Dying Out Loud" celebrates a "human first type of leadership" that transcends titles. Host Kris is joined by Luana Pereira, a leader he has been fortunate to work with for several…
S1E17 More Than a CEO: Michael Platt on People, Culture, and Gratitude
In this reflective and empowering episode , Kris Saim connects with Michael Platt, founder and former CEO of Platform Advertising and a prolific voice in higher education advertising. This…
S1E16 Invest in Your People: Trust, Growth, and Leading with Compassion with Kevin Doyle
This incredibly personal and strategic episode features Kris Saim and former manager Kevin Doyle, exploring the journey from coach to team member and the transformational power of leadership grounded…
S1E15 From Colleagues to Kindred Spirits: The Power of an Authentic Connection with Celina Goddard
From Coaching Session to Core Connection: Investing Deeply in One Another’s Growth This episode highlights a powerful truth: sometimes, the most sacred connections sneak up on you and change…
S1E14 The Enduring Roots of Family: Love, Loss, and the Oncologist-Cousin with Dr. Jeff Edenfield
Family, Medicine, and the Power of Unconditional Support with Dr. Jeff Edenfield In one of the most personal episodes of Dying Out Loud, Kris Saim welcomes his cousin and oncologist, Dr. Jeff…
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Dying Out Loud Podcast has published 33 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Business, Health & Fitness.
Dying Out Loud Podcast is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.
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