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Welcome to This Side of the Grass!
On this podcast, host Val Amsden seeks to normalize conversations about death and dying, so that we can be prepared for the inevitable: at some point, we will all die. Val will share personal stories and experiences about loss in her life, and will also interview subject matter experts on the complicated, and oftentimes expensive and morbid parts of preparation.
“The loss of my mom when I was a young mother, and then the unexpected and tragic death of my brother, opened my eyes to how little most people want to talk about their mortality. But it is so, so important to have these conversations while we can. It’s a gift to our loved ones if we are the first to go, and what a blessing to understand what our loved ones want after they are gone if we are left behind.”
– Val Amsden
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- Reflections on Season 3 · 18 min · Episodio 42Another season has gone by, and it’s been another amazing opportunity to see how the episode topics and guests have woven organically into the theme of “positive reframing” over…
- Complicated Loss: A Conversation with former ICU nurse, Joy DiVincenzo · 44 min · Episodio 41Today is a heartfelt and deep dive into complicated loss. Unresolved issues, being estranged, suddenness, guilt and anger are all examples of complications that could muddy the…
- A Message for the Graduates · 27 min · Episodio 40‘Tis the season…. For graduations! Whether you are a graduate, have one in your family, or are just in a transition stage of life, today’s show is for you. As I was reflecting on…
- Stories at the End of Life: An Interview with Palliative Care Physician, Dr. Joel Carter · 43 min · Episodio 39I am honored to have palliative care physician, Dr. Joel Carter, with me today. In addition to educating me on what this specialty is and how it differs from hospice, Dr. Carter…
- Finding Joy After Loss: A Conversation with Wendy Benning Swanson · 45 min · Episodio 38Wendy Benning Swanson is my guest today! She is a spiritual guide, healer, and teacher in the mysteries of life. “Her purpose is to support people in finding their inner light…
- Momentous Decisions: A Second Conversation with Brian Muller · 35 min · Episodio 37I’m so honored to have Brian Muller back with me today! If you have not heard our first conversation from about a year ago, please listen here first: Putting Pain Into Purpose: A…
- A Doctor’s View of Hospice: An Interview with Dr. Jane Oh · 41 min · Episodio 36Today’s amazing guest is Dr. Jane Oh. After practicing internal medicine for 30 years, Dr. Oh was looking for a new challenge, while also watching her patients age. Transitioning…
- Finding Their New Voices: A Conversation with Kjersten Dysthe & Kara Millerhagen · 47 min · Episodio 35Today’s episode features musical sisters Kjersten Dysthe and Kara Millerhagen, from the Minnesota musical group, Sister. Through their beautiful words, songs and stories, they…
- The Illusion of Control: Lessons from Survivor (yes, the TV show) · 25 min · Episodio 34My family and I have finally discovered the fascinating world of Survivor. Yes, the reality show that’s been on for literally 25 years. As we started watching – bouncing from old…
- Hop OFF the Struggle Bus with Me · 21 min · Episodio 33Today was a day. It was one of those crummy days, in spite of the sunshine, that I wanted to just stay in bed. I was definitely on the Struggle Bus. Listen as I share with you…
- New Year, New You · 23 min · Episodio 32On today’s episode, I take an intentional look at New Year’s goals, several months into the year. I use the following recommendations* on how to get through “National Quitter’s…
- Why Me? · 22 min · Episodio 31It’s finally Season 3, with a fresh season and a fresh perspective on the topic of death and dying. Because It’s been several months since new episodes were released, I talk…
- Rerelease of Milestones & Anniversaries · 38 minThis week’s episode falls near several important milestone dates related to the loss of my mom: Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and the anniversary of her passing on June 4. As…
- Rerelease of Witnessing Trauma · 18 min · Temporada 3This episode was recorded just a few days after a deadly shooting near my house that made national news. Two officers and a firefighter were killed when responding to a domestic…
- The Emotions of the Holidays: A Conversation with Tara Paul · 27 min · Episodio 30Happy Holidays! If you are listening in real time, this bonus episode is being released as we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States. For many people, today marks the start…
- Growing Through Grief: An Interview with Nicole Barnes · 34 min · Episodio 29It is the third Thursday in November, which is National Children’s Grief Awareness Day. On today’s bonus episode, Nicole Barnes joins me from the Park Nicollet Foundation’s…
- Reflections on Season 2 · 16 min · Episodio 28Wow – we’ve reached the end of another season! I’m so proud of this show, and love hearing from you about how these topics and episodes are helping to drive discussions, make…
- Organ & Tissue Donation: An Interview with Micah Webb of LifeSource · 37 min · Episodio 27Today’s important episode is about the option to be an organ and tissue donor at the end of life. Micah Webb joins me today. She is the Donation Liaison from LifeSource, one of…
- The Blessing and Curse of the Checklist · 30 min · Episodio 26It’s been a while, but today’s episode is just me, talking to you. Synchronicity hit hard again, as the universe aligned to allow me a week to record in the studio without a…
- When Love Meets Grief: A Conversation with Kelly Grosklags · 40 min · Episodio 25It was my absolute honor to spend time with Kelly Grosklags on today’s episode. Kelly shares her thoughts, experiences and learnings from nearly 30 years in and around the fields…
