Podcast Tip: Death and Dying
Have you ever heard of thanatology? It is a fancy word for “the study of the phenomena of death and of psychological mechanisms for coping with them” — as well as the topic of an excellent Ologies podcast episode by Allie Ward. In this episode, Allie interviews Cole Imperi, an expert in death and dying. As a thanatologist, Cole focuses on changing the way people approach death and grief by helping individuals and organizations embrace loss and difficult moments — and turn them into opportunities for growth.
In an attempt to become more comfortable with thinking about death, Allie talks to Cole about everything from how to manage death anxiety to how spending so much time around death can affect your mental health. They also reflect upon how an awareness of death can help you live more fully — and feel more alive. Don’t forget to listen to the episode and check out Cole Imperi’s Instagram account to find out more about her expertise and what a thanatologist does.
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