Have you ever wondered how creativity can help you move through grief? This episode explores the powerful connection between art and healing. Join David as he has a conversation with Noemi Beres, a self-taught artist who turned to mixed media collages to process deep personal loss, shares her journey—and discover how you, too, can find comfort and self-expression in even the toughest times. For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com
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How One Brain Injury Sparked the Ultimate Family Survival Guide
What Would Happen If You Couldn't Speak for Yourself? Have you ever wondered who would look after your life's details if you couldn't? In this episode David has a conversation Jody Maffett, who was thrust into that exact situation when her father suffered a traumatic brain injury. Hear how she turned a family crisis into a heartfelt – and surprisingly funny – journal that's helping families be better prepared for the unexpected. For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com
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Why You Don't Have to Fake Holiday Cheer
Let's be real—the holidays aren't always merry and bright, especially when you're dealing with loss. If the idea of festive parties and traditions feels more overwhelming than exciting, this episode with Carol Banens author of Grieving Through the Holidays is for you. She's sharing honest stories, practical tips, and simple ways to handle holiday grief without all the fake cheer. Give it a listen—you're not alone. For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com
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Why Leaving Money Isn't Your Real Legacy (And What Actually Matters!)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with aging parents, caregiving, and legacy planning? You're not alone. In this episode, David sits down with Laura Tamblyn Watts, one of Canada's leading experts on aging and author of Let's Talk About Aging Parents, for a real, heartfelt conversation packed with practical advice and surprising truths. If you want to feel more prepared—and less alone—this is an episode you can't miss. For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com
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3 Unbelievable Executor Mistakes That Cause Family Nightmares
Are you listed as an executor in someone's will—or think you might be someday? Discover the one tiny detail that can save you weeks of stress, expensive headaches, and family arguments. In this episode, David shares real listener stories and breaks down the practical tips you need to avoid common estate pitfalls. Don't let small oversights cause big problems—tune in to get clear, real-world advice that every executor should know. For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com
The podcast is filled with advice, tips, and many real-life examples demonstrating what can go wrong (and what can go right), depending on whether or not families plan accordingly in advance, communicate clearly with one another, and are willing to put petty and selfish differences aside.
No one likes talking about death and inheritances before they absolutely have to, but as I have learned from personal experience, having these conversations earlier, rather than later, will save a lot of time and money, alleviate a ton of stress and ill-feeling, and ensure that the deceased's wishes are properly and efficiently carried out.