Deathropology: Recent Episodes
Misha Mikami and Jeffrey Cronin
Deathropology features two college students having conversations about death and the stigmas surrounding it in hopes to lower anxieties surrounding death and death culture.
That's right- Deathropology is permanently over. In this final episode, Jeffrey and Misha share behind the scenes tidbits and memories of creating the show throughout the past two years.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 4:00pm on 06/09/2023. In this episode, Jeff and Misha discuss what is anticipatory grief, does it exist and who experiences it?
Sources
Anticipatory Grief Guide: What Is It? – Forbes Health.
Anticipatory grief: A review - ScienceDirect Helen Sweeting & Mary Gilhooly
Anticipatory grief: Its nature, impact, and reasons for contradictory findings Linda Reynolds & Derek Botha, 2006
Anticipatory Grief: A Mere Concept? Paul Moon, 2016
Anticipatory Grief: A Family Systems Approach Brianne Overton & Rocco Cottone, 2016
Do we need to change our understanding of anticipatory grief in caregivers? A systematic review of caregiver studies during end-of-life caregiving and bereavement. Nielsen et al, 2016
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 2 June 2023, 16:00.
In this episode, Misha (as if she was put into a microwave) gives you her thoughts on all of the death-related books she has read so far. Peep the sources to see the books as they were reviewed in order!
Sources
Caitlin Doughty's books: https://caitlindoughty.com/books/
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach: https://www.maryroach.net/stiff.html
Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder: https://www.tylerfeder.com/books-1
That Good Night: Life and Medicine in the Eleventh Hour by Sunita Puri: https://sunitapuri.com/that-good-night/
Extreme Measures: Finding a Better Path to the End of Life by Jessica Nutik-Zitter: https://www.jessicazitter.com/writer
Sorry For Your Trouble: The Irish Way of Death by Ann-Marie Hourihane: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/57684809
I'm Glad by Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy: https://www.jennettemccurdy.com/projects/
All That Remains by Sue Black: https://www.sjc.ox.ac.uk/discover/people/professor-dame-sue-black-baroness-black-of-strome/
The Last Doctor by Jean Marmoreo & Johanna Scheller: https://www.dr-jean.com/
No Time to Say Goodbye by Carla Fine: https://www.carlafine.com/no_time_to_say_goodbye__surviving_the_suicide_of_a_loved_one_15329.htm
The Hospital Suite by John Porcellino: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/20613690
So Much I Want to Tell You: Letters to my Little Sister by Anna Akana: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/538870/so-much-i-want-to-tell-you-by-anna-akana/9780399594939/
Further Reading
Left behind after suicide - Harvard Health
Coping after suicide loss | APA
Help Prevent Suicide | SAMHSA
Touched by Suicide: Bridging The Perspectives of Survivors and Clinicians by Michael F. Myers and Carla Fine, 2007.Trying to keep alive a non‐traumatizing memory of the deceased: A meta‐synthesis on the interpretation of loss in suicide‐bereaved family members, their coping strategies and the effects on them by Rafailia Zavrou et al, 2023.
Coping with suicide loss: a qualitative study in primary health care by Kadri Suija et al, 2022.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul 26 May 2023 at 4PM CST.
Sources:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/573483/dancing-at-the-pity-party-by-tyler-feder/9780525553021/
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50010932-dancing-at-the-pity-party
https://www.tylerfeder.com/about-2
https://www.instagram.com/tylerfeder/
http://www.instagram.com/mitzvahbear
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 5/19/2023 at 4:00pm. In this week's solo episode, Jeffrey discusses the Twilight franchise, his overall thoughts and the controversies of the franchise. Check out Misha's solo episode next week where she reviews book! Feel free to email the show deathropology@gmail.com and check out our instagram @deathropology.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 5/12/2023 at 4:00pm. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey talk about their recent visit to St. Boniface, as well as the difference between small vs large cemeteries.
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Misha and Jeffrey have another book club meeting, this time discussing a book from last year about Canada's implementation of medical assistance in dying (MAiD).
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 4/28/2023 at 4:00pm. In this episode Misha and Jeffrey discuss Mount Everest, how climate change is effecting the mountain range and also discusses the dangers that sherpa guides face.
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In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey talk about their recent visit to Rosehill, as well as the woes of corporate-owned and operated cemeteries and funeral homes.
Sources
Rosehill Cemetery | Dignity Memorial
About | SCI
Roe's Hill Revisited | Edgewater Historical Society
Was Rosehill Supposed to be Roe’s Hill? – Mysterious Chicago
The History, Heroes and Hauntings of Chicago’s Famed Rosehill Cemetery
Convert Acres to Football Fields (ac to ff) ― JustinTOOLs.com
Death of a Cemetary - Chicago Reader
ROSEHILL CEMETERY - 172 Photos & 45 Reviews - 5800 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, Illinois | Yelp
Further Reading
SCI Investor Fact Sheet
Exploring History Through Chicago’s Earliest Cemeteries
Exploring History Through Chicago’s Earliest Cemeteries
Rosehill Cemetery and Mausoleum in Chicago, Illinois
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 4:00pm on 4/14/2023. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey go over the quick history of taxidermy and other things related to the interesting and unique hobby and art form.
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Misha and Jeffrey discuss the work of Pauline Boss on Ambiguous Loss and how it differs from a "normal" grieving process.
Sources
Boss, Pauline. "Frozen Grief." Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief, Harvard UP, 2009, pp. 1-25, ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/depaul/reader.action?docID=3300190&ppg=1.
Boss, Pauline. "Making Sense out of Ambiguity." Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief, Harvard UP, 2009, pp. 118-132, ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/depaul/reader.action?docID=3300190&ppg=1.
Boss, Pauline. "The Trauma and Complicated Grief of Ambiguous Loss." Pastoral Psychology, vol. 59, no. 2, 2009, pp. 137-145, DOI 10.1007/s11089-009-0264-0.
Duong, Diana. "Frozen grief at the front lines of the pandemic." Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 193, no. 6, 2021, pp. E223-E224, doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.1095918. Accessed 5 Apr. 2023.
Fine, Carla. No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving The Suicide Of A Loved One. Main Street Books, 1997.
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Hello! In this episode, Jeffrey and I put together some information about sugar, natural, added, so on & so forth! As many consumer goods are now, it is quite difficult to stay informed. Happy listening :-)
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As a continuation of The Brobecks episode, Misha speaks about Dallon Weekes's most recent band, I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 2/24/2023 at 4:00pm. In this solo episode, Jeffrey delves into the long world of fanfiction.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 2/10/2023 at 4:00pm. In this week's episode Misha and Jeffrey go over the history and the steps involved in the organ donation process.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 1/27/2023 at 4:00pm. On this week's episode, Misha and Jeffrey explore the history of Mormonism in the Midwest along with different Mormon tenants and the controversy surrounding the church's stance on polygamy.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on January 20th, 2023. Misha and Jeffrey talk about the founding, teachings, and shaky ethics surrounding the Unification Church.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on Radio DePaul at 4:00pm on 1/13/2023. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey discuss Tokophobia and go through numerous different studies discussing the subject. What are some of the causes for women to suffer from Tokophobia, are there treatments, and why is it more common for women in the global north then the global south?
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 6 January 2023. In the first episode of winter quarter, Misha and Jeffrey discuss the trend of wealthy entrepreneurs trying to encourage other wealthy couples they know to have as many children as possible, and what the implications of pronatalism hold for everyone else.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 5:00pm on 12/05/2022. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey delve into the folklore of Krampus and discuss their thoughts on the 2015 comedy-horror film of the same name.
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Fill out your own advance directive while listening to this chatty episode where Misha and Jeffrey fill out their a.d. paperwork and discuss the reasoning behind their decisions.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 4:30 pm on 11/18/2022. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey delve into the connection between literacy and the medical field and the importance of literacy in everyday life.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 20221111.
In an exploration of internet footprints and how they can be manipulated over time, Misha talks about a band that had been active from around 2003-2013, and how their body of work has been uncovered by internet archivists and enthusiasts alike. Show notes here.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 11/4/2022 at 4:30pm. Today's solo episode hosted by Jeffrey discusses bad endings in all forms of media and why is there a general fascination with them?
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 10/28/2022 at 4:30 pm. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey discuss blood, including blood types, the Japanese belief in blood personality types and compatibility, and a special surprise!
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Originally aired live on Radio DePaul 21-10-2022 at 4:30PM CST. This week, Misha and Jeffrey reflect on their recent visit to Graceland Cemetery and Arboretum located on Clark & Irving Park.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 10/14/2022. In this special episode of Deathropology, Misha and Jeffrey welcome their friend Emmanuel who is a vegan to discuss different topics about veganism such as Emmanuel's vegan journey, animal welfare, health benefits, and we had a FAQ discussion about different vegan topics!
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Misha and Jeffrey talk about how to enjoy media despite streaming services and always-crunching timelines. Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 10 October 2022.
Show Notes:
Alex Hirsch Emails with Disney S&P https://www.reddit.com/r/gravityfalls/comments/vdfdn6/real_emails_alex_hirsch_got_from_disneys_sp_and/
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Brought to you by Radio DePaul on 09/30/2022. This week Misha and Jeffrey discuss Jennette McCurdy's memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died, this is a heavy episode as we are discussing child abuse, eating disorders, unsafe work environments, health struggles etc. If you are easily triggered or may be uncomfortable by dark topics this might not be the episode for you.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on Friday, 23 September 2022.
Misha and Jeffrey discuss the deaths of Shinzo Abe, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Elizabeth II.
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Are the hosts of Deathropology Misha and Jeffrey vampires? Find out this week as they take a vampire test to see if they are vampires or if they are mere mortals.
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In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey take a deep dive into the vampire subculture including the crazy lingo and why people choose to join the vampire lifestyle.
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In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey dive into the history of vampire folklore from the first reported beliefs of vampirism, to vampires in fiction, and even people accused of being real life vampires. We also discuss the vampire tropes often portrayed in fiction.
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In this episode, Jeffrey and Misha try to sell each other a game; Misha tries to get Jeffrey to play OFF (Mortis Ghost, 2008) and Jeffrey tries to get Misha to play Stardew Valley (Concerned Ape, 2016). Will they each be successful? Listen to find out...
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Misha and Jeffrey discuss the Bury Your Gays trope and how it went from refuge to exploitation.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 7 June 2022. Misha and Jeffrey talk about the original Godzilla movie.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on May 31st, 2022.
This episode Jeffrey discusses Ari Aster's 2019 film Midsommar, which is the story of grief, the deterioration of a relationship, and how those who are the most vulnerable are at risk to be indoctrinated by cults.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on May 24th, 2022.
In the second installments of solo episodes, Misha discusses Hirokazu Kore-eda's 1998 film After Life, about reflecting on one's most valued memories and what it means to be alive and to make connections with others.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 05/17/2022. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey discuss the dangerous world and "hobby" of exotic pets that has been glamorized through avenues such as PetTube and social platforms. The host discusses why exotic pets are not for everybody and for specialized caretakers and the general legality, health issues, and ethics issues that surround the practice. Note: At Deathroplogy we are not shaming for owning an exotic animal or wanting one we are just advocating for hard research before getting any animal and not insta-purchasing any animal.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 05/03/2022. This week Misha and Jeffrey take some questionable quotev death quizzes with some bizzaro questions and results! We hope you enjoy!
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 04/26/2022. Jeffrey and Misha discuss the pandemic once more to mark one year of the podcast's production.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul at 04/19/2022. In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey as well as special guest Nat discuss the history of Holy Week and Easter! They also discuss their own Easter experiences as well as what people are giving up for Lent.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 03/01/2022. In this episode of Deathropology, Misha and Jeffrey discuss the mystery surrounding the 27 Club and some of its members.
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In this episode, Misha is on her own to talk about one of her favorite bands and largest inspirations.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul on 2/15/2022. In this solo episode Jeffrey discusses how famous musicians live on after death. How their estates operate, how their deaths impacted their legacy, and if any only found fame and recognition after death.
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Misha and Jeffrey talk about the infamous Precious Moments figurines, grieving parents, kitsch art.
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Originally aired 02/01/2022 at Radio DePaul at 8:30pm. In this episode Misha and Jeffrey discuss a law proposal Bianca's law that would make it illegal to show graphic images that exploit the deceased or that use the pictures to target and harass victim's families. The host give their opinions on how different social media platforms filter/deem explicit content and better ways they believe would protect and help social platforms. They also discuss who the law is named after Bianca Devins in the beginning of video for context on the law as well as her scholarship fund.
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In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey interview Prof. Craig Klugman on his career and gain insight on how he got to where he is today. For more information on Prof. Klugman, please check out this personal website and Twitter page. The first half of this episode was originally aired on Radio DePaul on the 25th of January, 2022.
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In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey interview Prof. Craig Klugman about different methods of final disposition, as well as the paperwork and logistics of planning for one's death. For more information on Prof. Klugman, please check out this personal website and Twitter page. The first half of this episode was originally aired on Radio DePaul on the 18th of January, 2022.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul 11/19/2021 at 5:30pm. Misha and Jeffrey this week have decided in honor of services and events such as deaf cafes and death over dinner to ask each other as friends some personal questions about death. Topics range from having kids in a climate change world to what is your preferred way of dying??
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul 11/12/2021 at 5:30pm. In this episode Misha and Jeffrey discuss Thanatourism or death tourism where people visit places associated with death or tragedy. We discuss why people do it and the different forms of it. We also discuss human zoos and human safaris as well as famous cases of those exploited such as Sarah Baartman and Ota Benga.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul 10/29/2021 at 5:30pm. Apologies for the late upload there were some rendering issues but our episode is now up for our podcast listeners. This episode Misha and Jeffrey discuss the history of Halloween from its ancient origins to its popularity growth in the United States and the different costume trends.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul 10/22/2021 at 5:30pm. In this episode Misha and Jeffrey discuss taphophobia also known as the fear of being buried alive. They discuss the history and origins of the fear, what inventions were made in order to calm down the mass panic that happened in the Victorian Era, and discussed famous incidents where people were buried alive.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul in 10/15/2021 at 5:30pm. In this episode Misha and Jeffrey bring to you their favorite media that has a death-centric message whether it be death positive or the pain of grieving a loved one. These recommendations range from anime to tv shows to video games to books and to films. We hope you enjoy our list!
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul 10/8/2021 at 5:30pm. In this episode Misha and Jeffrey discuss the topic of disenfranchised grief what it is, why all forms of grief matter, and how everyone has been impacted by disenfranchised grief during COVID-19.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul 10/1/2021 at 5:30pm. In this episode Misha and Jeffrey will be covering the recent updates to the COVID-19 pandemic including the new vaccine for animals, the Delta variant, the state of funeral homes, and the Tokyo Olympics.
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In Deathropology's 13th episode, Jeffrey and Misha discuss the superstitious beliefs around certain numbers and the consequences of these beliefs.
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In the finale of this two-part series Misha and Jeffrey discuss tragedies and those who tragically became more famous in death. Trigger Warning for discussions on tragic passing's through cancer and other medical conditions.
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In this two-part series Misha and Jeffrey will be discussing famous deaths. In the first episode they discuss parasocial relationships, assassinations, and suicides. Trigger Warning: For discussions on suicide, cyber bullying and harassment, and stalking. Episode 12 next week will feature tragedies and those who were were more "famous" post-mortem.
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In this episode Misha and Jeffrey discuss one's career and how it can become an identity for many people and if that will satisfy us in death.
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Misha and Jeffrey discuss the intricacies of bereavement leave policies and how they are often insufficient in supporting employees through tough times.
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In this half-hour episode, Misha and Jefferey discuss doomsday planning including bunkers, survival guides, a seed vault, and the individualistic/familial nature of prepping. Also we touch on doomerism, survivalism, the CDC zombie guide, and the so-called "zombie gene".
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In this hour-long special, Jeffrey and Misha discuss the Spike Chunsoft franchise, Danganronpa. Favorite characters, flaws, and all!
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In this episode, Misha and Jeffrey discuss some of the reasons why people become obsessed with true crime media and knowing when someone has gone a bit too far down the rabbit hole.
This is the last episode before a brief hiatus for finals. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in so far!
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In a two-part series, Misha and Jeffrey discuss the origins of sensationalized true crime using In Cold Blood by Truman Capote as their main example.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul 05-14-2021.
Misha and Jeffrey talk about how death impacts children, why death education is necessary, and how programs such as Sesame Street and books like Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs by Caitlin Doughty are helping children understand death.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul 05-08-2021.
Misha and Jeffrey, alongside guest Nat Walsher discuss themes of death within Disney movies; how they came to be, and how inaccurate portrayals of death can affect children's understanding.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul 04-30-2021.
Misha and Jeffrey talk about how the government on local and national levels failed their citizens during the start of the pandemic, as well as how capitalism affects the ways we grieve.
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Originally aired on Radio DePaul 4/23/2021 at 7pm. Deathropology is a show with hosts Misha and Jeffrey, all about discussing our own mortality, death positivity, the funeral industry, and any other death related topics.
Warning: This episode does discuss death particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic if you have loss someone during the pandemic and are still having a hard-time grieving this may not be the episode for you.
In this episode, we will be covering the COVID-19 pandemic including explaining the situation, discussing the terms herd immunity and immuno-compromised, the effect of the pandemic on both hospitals and funeral homes, and lastly the grieving process.
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