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In the first episode of Death, Grief And Other Shit We Don't Discuss , Kyle McMahon tells the story of receiving his mother Joanne's pancreatic cancer diagnosis, how he and his family handled it and how it changed their lives forever. Then, Kyle talks with Dr. Nicole Duffy, a health psychologist at ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, about healthy ways to deal with a life-threatening diagnosis. Get resources related to this episode at: RESOURCES: Episode 1: The D...

Kyle McMahon tells the story of his family receiving the news that his Mom's pancreatic cancer had become terminal, what that meant for their family and how they handled it.Then, Kyle talks with Dr Gregory Masters, a medical oncologist, about what an oncologist does, how he is able to do it every day, advice on what to do when given a terminal diagnosis and more.

Kyle McMahon discusses when he realized the end was nearing for his Mom, what happened in her final days and how he almost didn't make it through.Then, Kyle talks with Dr. Jan Holden, President of the International Association for Near-Death Studies. They discuss what near-death experiences are, what are the most common things seen in NDE's, what the science proves and much more.

In a super sized episode, Kyle McMahon discusses the final days through the final moments with his Mom before pancreatic cancer took her life.Then, Kyle talks with Dr. John Goodill, Chief for the section of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Department of Medicine at ChristianaCare, about what Palliative and Hospice care. Finally, Kyle talks with Death Doula and holistic death care professional Karen Karnatz about what a death doula is and what they do.

In episode 5 of Death, Grief and Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss, Kyle McMahon discusses the immediate hours and days after his Mom passed. Then, Kyle talks with Dr. Kenneth J. Doka,  Senior Vice-President for Grief Programs for the Hospice Foundation of America and best selling author of books such as Grief Is a Journey: Finding your Pathway through Loss.

Kyle McMahon discusses the writing his Mom's eulogy, going to the viewing, the funeral and the burial. Then, Kyle talks with Todd Hara, Vice President of McCrery & Harra Funeral Homes and Crematory and best selling author of Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral. They discuss the history of death rituals, how death rituals in America came to be, where the death industry is going and more.

In episode 7 of Death, Grief And Other Shit We Don't Discuss , Kyle McMahon discusses how his support system got him through and the surprise at how some rose up and some disappeared in the wake of his Mother's death. Then, Kyle talks with University of Virginia developmental psychologist and researcher Dr. Jessica Stern , about how attachment to our loved ones - and our support systems - profoundly affect our grieving processes. 💜 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 💜 A. Joanne McMahon Foundatio...

In episode 8 of Death, Grief And Other Shit We Don't Discuss , Kyle McMahon discusses the odd and seemingly unexplainable things that began to happen immediately after his Mother passed away. Then, Kyle talks once again with Dr. Jan Holden , President of the International Association for Near-Death Studies, and retired Professor Emerita of Counseling at University of North Texas (UNT). They discuss what after death communication is, what science is behind it, what the most common things seen in ...

In episode 9 of Death, Grief And Other Shit We Don't Discuss , Kyle McMahon travels to Lily Dale, New York - a gated hamlet in Southwestern New York which is made up entirely of Mediums and Spiritual healers. Kyle is given a tour of Lily Dale by Tom Cratsley , a healer and teacher who has been a resident of Lily Dale for decades. Together, they explore the healing temple, pet cemetery, Inspiration Stump and unravel the stories behind this unique town. Additionally, Tom talks about the origins of...

In episode 10 of Death, Grief And Other Shit We Don't Discuss , Kyle McMahon is in Lily Dale, New York - dealing with the unflinching loss of his Mother and exploring the world of Spiritualism and the afterlife. In the midst of his labyrinth of grief, Reverend Angela Abt steps in, offering a beacon of hope in the most unexpected of ways – through spirit communications and mediumship. Together, they explore this intriguing space, journeying from the spiritualist gatherings of the 19th century to ...