From a fourth-generation funeral home come the voices of youthful identical twins who fearlessly tackle a subject often considered taboo: Death. Following in his funeral director father's footsteps, Benny Capaul brings a modern perspective to the profession, while Dr. Nick Capaul, a psychologist, offers insights into helping people cope with loss. With a shared upbringing surrounded by the funeral profession, they’ve gained extensive experience and knowledge. Their distinct perspectives and ...
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This podcast will cover tough topics that will deal with death and dying. The objective is to normalize the conversation around death and dying and to facilitate conversations with our family and friends about our end of life wishes.
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Benny, Dr. Nick and Producer Kelley dive into common myths surrounding funerals and burial practices. From common misconceptions to widespread misunderstandings, they debunk popular myths and provide clarity on what really happens in the funeral profession.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny chats with Dr. Nick about his new plan to incorporate social work into his role as a funeral professional. He explains the motivations behind it and his goals for making a positive impact in the community.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the emotional journey of letting go of pets, offering guidance, support, and personal stories to help listeners navigate this difficult process.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick explore the complexities of neurodivergent grief. Please email us at: letstalkaboutdeathpod@gmail.com to join in on the conversation.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Big Brother Cappaulli shares an update on his second year of studying mortuary science. Tune in to hear all the brothers come together for some laughs about "grief bones" and an engaging conversation.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick delve into the profound question: who is a funeral truly for? Join them as they examine its significance for both the living and the deceased.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick welcome special guest Anna Adams, the founder of the International Doula Life Movement, to discuss the Tree of Life Conference the twins will be speaking at and and explore the topic of becoming a death doula. Register Now to see the Capaul twins speak at the conference: https://www.internationaldoulalifemovement.com/tree-of-life…
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the burning question...is it ok to laugh at a funeral?Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick explore Freud's Eros and Thanatos theory, suggesting that human behavior is driven by life and death instincts. Join us as we unravel the fascinating intricacies of these primal drives and their profound impact on the human psyche.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick have a captivating conversation with Caleb Wilde, the award-winning author of "Confessions of a Funeral Director" and "All the Ways Our Dead Still Speak". He shares his inspiring story as a former sixth-generation funeral director turned life coach for death care workers. If you're a death worker seeking support, reach out to Cal…
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Benny & Dr. Nick explore the topic of funeral directors being expected to use the back door at nursing homes and hospitals. If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's life story into a beautiful keepsake...'No Story Lost' turns life stories into cool coffee table books. Just use the promo code LTAD at checkou…
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Benny & Dr. Nick uncover cool new ways to repurpose cremains, from fireworks to vinyl records to pencils. Discover how you can turn ashes into art.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny & Dr. Nick recap the best episodes of 2023. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Let's Talk About Death crew! Please continue to share our podcast with others to help get the word out there because if you aren't talking about death, you are not living. If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's li…
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Reflecting on 2023 and the interactions with grief and loss.
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Benny & Dr. Nick talk about that date...that date that keeps coming up and engraved in your mind and how to deal with it. If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's life story into a beautiful keepsake...'No Story Lost' turns life stories into cool coffee table books. Just use the promo code LTAD at checkout …
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Benny and Dr. Nick talk about their experience going into highschools and talking about death. If you are interested in having them come to your school to talk please email: letstalkaboutdeathpod@gmail.com. If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's life story into a beautiful keepsake...'No Story Lost' turns…
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Benny and Dr. Nick explore their professional goals & aspirations focused on empowering individuals to navigate death with understanding and comfort. Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick explore the topic of funeral attire. What to wear, what not to wear. Let's talk about it... Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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In this unique episode, Benny & Dr. Nick decided to spend the whole episode addressing an email from one of our dedicated listeners, Ms. A. She shared a series of thought-provoking questions related to her personal situation. Dr. Nick and Benny, with their expertise and insights, meticulously analyze the email, offering valuable thoughts and advice…
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss people who think their grief is more important than others. Let's talk about out... Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Does grieving bring about the fight or flight mode in humans? Benny and Dr. Nick talk through this topic. Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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This episode discusses how lack of knowing technology may cause feelings of grieve and loss (death of how things use to be). I also discuss ways an aging adult can be supported while learning or adjusting to technology.
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Can you manifest death just by thinking and talking about it? Benny and Dr. Nick explore this topic. Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick talk with renowned British psychotherapist Julia Samuel who founded Grief Works, an app that offers you practical strategies, guidance, and the comfort of knowing that you're not alone in your grief. The Grief Works team is offering our listeners a 15% discount on all subscriptions. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the sup…
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Benny and Dr. Nick have an important conversation with special guest Stephanie Sommer from Gift of Life Michigan about body donation.
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Benny and Dr. Nick explore the differences between grief and mourning.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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What happens to your stuff when you die? Benny and Dr. Nick discuss several scenarios of dealing with the things that are left behind after a loved one dies.
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It's the Merger! Benny and Dr. Nick talk through generational changes in the funeral profession with the amazing duo from The Podcasket.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the topics of sudden deaths and goes through the process of what it would look like to a family that is dealing with it.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Let's talk about suicide...Benny and Dr. Nick have an educational conversation on suicide with special guest Suicidologist Kate Hardy from Six Feet Over, a non-profit working to spread awareness about suicide. *Trigger Warning: Suicide*Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Producer Kelley continues the fun game show with the twins by asking them Rapid Fire Favorite questions. (Part 2)Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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During this episode, we recap life before COVID and after COVID. Checking in to see what ways have we taken care of ourselves during this extraordinary time in the world.
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Producer Kelley highjacks this episode to host a Death Speed Round game with the twins. Find out what ridiculous answers that come to mind. (Part 1)Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Big bro Cappaulli is back again with an update on his new beginnings working at the funeral home and what it's like being Benny's apprentice.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick have an enlightening conversation with Miranda May who is a former funeral director turned medium. She helps grievers communicate with their lost loved ones.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Somatic Movement Grief Facilitator, Kate Vosti, discusses how she helps people move through their grief in psychosomatic movement therapy.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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A mind blowing episode with very special guest Echo Bodine, author of How to Live a Happily Ever Afterlife and a medium who deals with souls who don't want to leave the Earth. You do NOT want to miss this episode. "Dying is the easiest thing we are ever going to do" - Echo Link to bookBenny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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In this episode, we will talk about transitions that older adults experience and ways we can support someone while in a transition, going through a transition, or approaching a transition.
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Benny, Dr. Nick and Cappaulli discuss best practices to share funeral and death worker related content on social media. Please follow our social: Tik Tok: @letstalkaboutdeathpod Facebook: Lets Talk About Death Podcast Instagram: @letstalkaboutddeathpodcastBenny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Dr. Nick and Benny discuss some creative outlets they have when they aren't working.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Dr. Nick, Benny and Producer Kelley celebrate the 50th episode of Let's Talk About Death and discuss their favorite episodes so far.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Dr. Nick, Benny and older brother Capaulli talk about the family dynamics working with each other at the funeral home. They discuss the pros and cons of working so closely together.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Reid Peterson (founder of the Grief Refuge app) opens up about how the grief from his father's death inspired him to start an app to help others through their grieving process. Link to app: https://www.griefrefuge.com/app
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the future of funerals and the rise in virtual funerals.
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Funeral director and author Todd Harra comes on the show to discuss his newest book Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral about the history of funerals and where he thinks the industry is going in the future. Listen in for instructions on a give away! https://www.toddharra.com/Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny invites his embalming professor on the show to chat about the new 6th Edition of Embalming text book she wrote.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the hypotheticals about transhumanism and what that would be like in the grieving stages.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss society's obsession when a celebrity dies.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Dr. Nick and Benny discuss the triggering topic of mass shootings.Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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