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The Death Studies Podcast
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Podcast providing a platform for the diversity of voices in, around and contributing to the academic field of Death Studies. Hosted by Dr Bethan Michael-Fox & Dr Renske Visser

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Treat your ears this December to the wisdom of Professor Douglas Davies

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Professor Douglas Davies on the development of death studies, ‘words against death’, the ‘dividual’, religion, ‘sacred secrets’, the ‘opacity of the self’ and the ‘curated everything’
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December 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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This month’s episode features Professor Douglas Davies from @durham.ac.uk - we talk about the development of Death Studies, “Words Against Death”, dividual personhood and much more!

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Professor Douglas Davies - The Death Studies Podcast
What’s the episode about? In this episode, hear Professor Douglas Davies on the development of death studies, ‘words against death’, the ‘dividual’, religion, ‘sacred secrets’, the ‘opacity of the sel...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This month’s episode features Professor Douglas Davies from @durham.ac.uk - we talk about the development of Death Studies, “Words Against Death”, dividual personhood and much more!

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Professor Douglas Davies - The Death Studies Podcast
What’s the episode about? In this episode, hear Professor Douglas Davies on the development of death studies, ‘words against death’, the ‘dividual’, religion, ‘sacred secrets’, the ‘opacity of the sel...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Our December episode features Death Studies treasure and @asdsdeath.bsky.social life time achievement award winner Prof Douglas Davies

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Professor Douglas Davies on the development of death studies, ‘words against death’, the ‘dividual’, religion, ‘sacred secrets’, the ‘opacity of the self’ and the ‘curated everything’
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December 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This week Slovenia rejected an Assisted Dying bill making our latest episode even more timely as we speak to Dr Jessica Young about the development of a legal framework around assisted dying in New Zealand

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Dr. Jessica Young on assisted dying, the New Zealand End of Life Choice Bill, culturally responsive research, end of life care and decision making, and sociological approaches
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November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Am very much looking forward to speaking @tlrhub.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social Wed 26 Nov at 1pm GMT - HYBRID event. Topic - The Long Goodbye: Hidden Histories of Baby Loss & Parental Bereavement in 20th century Ireland #MedHums #HistMed #Speirgorm #Skystorians #Midwifery tinyurl.com/2s3cwn9u
November 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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It’s #ChildrensGriefAwarenessWeek. Listen to Mandy Gosling to learn more about the long-lasting impact of losing a parent as a child

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Mandy Gosling - The Death Studies Podcast
What’s the episode about? In this episode, hear Mandy Gosling on psychotherapy, grief experienced by adults and couples who were bereaved as children, her experience of bereavement as a child, the los...
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November 22, 2024 at 7:01 AM
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This month marks our 4-year anniversary! We are working hard on a special DDD17 episode to celebrate which will be released asap!

In the meantime: do enjoy our back catalogue!

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Dr. Kaylee Alexander on digital humanities, being a research data librarian, visual culture, cemeteries, French cemetery laws, cemetery sculpture, ethically sound data visualisation and survival bias
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September 23, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Our special @ddd17-2025.bsky.social episode is out now! Including lots of soundbites from attendees, a short interview with organiser Mariske Westendorp & some words from keynote Enny Das!

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DDD17: The 2025 Death, Dying and Disposal Conference
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October 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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New episode ft Dr Jessica Young on assisted dying in New Zealand

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November 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Ok so here’s the thing I really enjoy writing my newsletter and I try to keep it more Cool Fun Info and less self-promo. It would mean a lot if you subscribed on this, the one-year anniversary! 🎉 💀
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THE COLUMBARIUM! I can't believe I've been writing this newsletter for a whole year, and that you've all been so kind as to subscribe. You're the best. Haven't signed up yet? Do it now! Longtime reader? Tell a friend! deadparentswhatnow.com/newsletter
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October 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Did you go to DDD? A few Open Thanatology members were there, and the @deathstudiespod.bsky.social is co-hosted by one of our members, the one and only Beth Michael Fox!
October 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Re-live DDD17 through our special conference episode!

The episode includes a myriad of soundbites from attendees including @ericaborgstrom.bsky.social @lucyhyde.bsky.social @katewoody.bsky.social @hoodcp.bsky.social and many more!

@ddd17-2025.bsky.social

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DDD17: The 2025 Death, Dying and Disposal Conference
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October 4, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Our special @ddd17-2025.bsky.social episode is out now! Including lots of soundbites from attendees, a short interview with organiser Mariske Westendorp & some words from keynote Enny Das!

open.spotify.com/episode/2AX2...
DDD17: The 2025 Death, Dying and Disposal Conference
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October 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
This month marks our 4-year anniversary! We are working hard on a special DDD17 episode to celebrate which will be released asap!

In the meantime: do enjoy our back catalogue!

open.spotify.com/show/4n3l0Z7...
Dr. Kaylee Alexander on digital humanities, being a research data librarian, visual culture, cemeteries, French cemetery laws, cemetery sculpture, ethically sound data visualisation and survival bias
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September 23, 2025 at 5:38 AM