Talk Death Delaware is a compassionate podcast about death, grief, hospice care, and end-of-life decision-making in Delaware and beyond. Hosted by death doula and educator Linda Gould, the show features honest conversations with hospice professionals, advocates, caregivers, and everyday Delawareans about topics many avoid but all of us must face — including hospice care, advance planning, funeral traditions, medical aid-in-dying, natural organic reduction (human composting), caregiver support, and the emotional landscape of loss and grief. Whether you’re navigating your own grief journey, planning ahead for yourself or a loved one, or simply curious about the culture and practices around dying and remembrance, this podcast brings insight, stories, and compassion to the topic of death. Episodes include conversations with experts, “Word on the Street” reflections, and in-depth discussions with regular people to demystify death, honor life, and talk openly
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Talk Death Delaware is a compassionate podcast about death, grief, hospice care, and end-of-life decision-making in Delaware and beyond.
Who hosts Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State?
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State is hosted by Linda Gould. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
What has Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Word on the street: Dan's Experience as a Caregiver" (5 June 2026, 18 minutes), "Word on the street: Memory, Health Care, and Lack of Control" (20 May 2026, 5 minutes), and "Ep. 12: Adriana Camacho-Church on Grief, Children, and Healing Through Storytelling" (28 April 2026, 35 minutes).
How often does Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State publish?
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 20 episodes.
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Booking probability for Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State's contact route on record: verified email.
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Linda Gould hosts Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State, an education show with 20 episodes published.
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Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Word on the street: Dan's Experience as a Caregiver
Jun 5, 202618 minS0
Today's conversation is with Dan, who cared full-time for his father. The conversation touches on caring for a parent with dementia, lessons learned, finding purpose through the experience, the practical and emotional...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Word on the street: Memory, Health Care, and Lack of Control
May 20, 20265 minS0
Author Lori D'Angelo talks about her inspiration for writing, and during our conversation, the subject of death and dying as it is affected by the health care system came up. <br /><br />This interview was done for The...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Ep. 12: Adriana Camacho-Church on Grief, Children, and Healing Through Storytelling
Apr 28, 202635 minS0
In this heartfelt episode of Talk Death Delaware, I talk with award-winning bilingual children’s author Adriana Camacho-Church about how storytelling can help us navigate grief, loss, and emotional healing.<br /><br...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Ep. 11: Preserving Memories, Sharing Stories via Artifcts.com
Apr 9, 202649 minS0
In this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we sit down with Heather Nickerson and Matt Ramsey of Artifcts, a platform designed to preserve the meaning behind the things we own.<br /><br />Heather and Matt share how...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Word on the Street Delaware: Family Fallout and a Cadaver Transport Camper
Jan 28, 202621 minS0
In this Word on the Street Delaware episode of Talk Death Delaware, I’m joined by LB of Newark, Delaware for an honest, darkly humorous, and deeply human conversation about death, family, and what happens when...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Ep. 10: Aging, Grief, and Facing Mortality: A Conversation About Death and Loss: Mike Ingram
Jan 19, 202626 minS0
In this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we have an honest and deeply reflective conversation about aging, grief, and mortality. I speak with Mike Ingram, a nearly 70-year-old Delaware resident, about how thinking about...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Word on the Street: Why Cemeteries Matter | History, Genealogy & Grief
Jan 11, 20267 minS0
In this episode of Talk Death Delaware, we explore why cemeteries matter—through personal memories, genealogy, data analysis, and the emotional experience of visiting graves.<br /><br />What begins as a simple...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Ep. 9: Human Composting: Reimagining Death, Soil, and Choice
Dec 15, 202543 minS0
Human composting is reshaping how we think about death—driven by grassroots demand for meaningful, environmentally responsible alternative to casket and flame cremation. This episode explores why families are seeking...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Ep. 8: Kim Adams of Omega Home Network
Nov 22, 202537 minS0
Kim Adams is deeply involved with the <b>Omega Home Network</b>, community homes for the dying that offer a compassionate alternative for individuals and families facing the caregiver crisis so many of us know all too...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Ep. 7: Faries Funeral Home and Natural Organic Reduction
Sep 23, 202521 minS0
Robert Timblin talks about the history of Faries Funeral Home in Smyrna, the oldest funeral home in Delaware, his decision to offer Natural Organic Reduction, and embalming.<br /><br />Faries Funeral Home...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Word on the Street: Caregivers need support
Sep 15, 20253 minS0
For "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences. <br /><br />Today, I read a comment by a woman who heard Emma...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Word on the Street: Don't Worry About What's Inevitable
Sep 2, 20257 minS0
For "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences. <br /><br />Today, a woman talks about the importance of having a...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Word on the street: Grandparents Die Four Days Apart
Jul 26, 20252 minS0
For "Word on the Street" chats, I don't include the name of the person speaking so they can speak freely, openly, and honestly about their experiences. <br /><br />Today, a man explains the deaths of his grandparents...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Ep. 6: Delaware Pet Aquamation: water-based cremation that is good for the environment
Jul 14, 202522 minS0
Christos Phillipou is the owner of Pet Aquamation Delaware. Aquamation, or alkaline hydrolysis, is a water-based alternative to cremation. It uses a gentle mix of water, heat, and alkali to break down the body, leaving...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Word on the Street: Dying Your Way
Jun 10, 20253 minS0
The first in a series of short conversations with people I meet about death and dying.<br /><br />For more information, contact me at<br />The Good Death Doula<br />or email me at TalkDeathDelaware@gmail.com<br /><br...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Episode 5: Chris Lorence- Natural Organic Reduction
May 9, 202521 minS0
Chris Lorence is a financial services consultant who lives in beautiful Bethany Beach, but he grew up on a Maryland farm, then spent years living and working in Virginia before returning to rural life on a different...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Episode 4: Penny Rogers From Face the Facts
Apr 6, 202531 minS0
Penny Rogers is a co-founder of Face the Facts DE, a grassroots movement made up of individuals and organizations within the recovery community. Their fundraising efforts not only help families cremate loved ones lost...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Episode 3: Heather Pope on Delaware's Medical Aid in Dying Bill
Jun 19, 202424 minS0
On April 18, 2024, the Delaware House passed House Bill 140 The Ron Silverio/Heather Block End-of-Life Options Act, which gives terminally ill patients a chance to leave this world in peace and comfort.Heather Pope of...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Episode 2: Dawn Lentz -spinocerebellar ataxia and Medical Aid in Dying
May 26, 202444 minS0
Dawn Lentz has a terminal illness. She is a fierce advocate for legislation that would give Delawareans options for facing death with dignity. The Medical Aid in Dying bill passed the Delaware House of Representatives...
Talk Death Delaware — Conversations on Death, Grief & End-of-Life in the First State
Episode 1: Daniel Rogers on Identity Theft
Apr 29, 202445 minS0
The elderly are vulnerable to financial scams and fraudsters. Daniel Rogers discusses how his mother's identity was stolen, how it affected their lives, and what you can do to prevent a similar debacle.<br /><br...
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