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GhostBox Radio – A Frank Conversation About Death with Christin Ament

Para-X Radio

2 DAYS AGO
Para-X Radio

Para-X Radio

2 DAYS AGO

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Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Death Doula and hospice and palliative care provider Christin Ament as we have a frank discussion about death. Let’s talk about some of the taboo issues around it but also put death into a healthy ...

Highlights

In this episode, Greg Bakun hosts a candid conversation with death doula Christin Ament, exploring the often-taboo subject of death and dying. They move beyond the paranormal to focus on the human experience, discussing the emotional and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care.
03:57
The Bardo is the liminal space between life and death.
10:51
Raw vulnerability emerges when norms fall away
13:50
Society's removal from death creates fear.
20:07
Dying people often welcome honest discussions about death.
39:05
Death rattle is more distressing for witnesses than the dying person.

Chapters

The Bardo and the Unpredictable Journey Between Life and Death
00:00
Feeling the Love: The Calming Spirit of a Hospice Home
07:46
Why Are We So Afraid? Confronting Our Fear of Death
13:50
The Gift of Honest Talk: Making Meaning in Final Days
20:07
Death in a Hospital vs. at Home: Reclaiming a Natural Process
32:55

Transcript

Greg Bakun: It's that time of year where the weather is getting nice and it's time to get out of the house for some family fun. Lilliput is open for the season, and you know what that means. Lilliput is known for its mini golf, go-karts, glow golf, jump pa...