Episodes

  • An Interview About Death Deities with The Stitching Witch

    An Interview About Death Deities with The Stitching Witch
    Oct 23 2022

    Happy Fall, death workers! In this month’s episode, Lauren has the honor of interviewing the amazing Becca from The Stitching Witch (they/them). Whether you’ve already immersed yourself in the magical world or you are at the beginning of your own journey, this episode will provide clear definitions, practical ideas, and creative inspiration for engaging with death deities if you feel called to do so.

    Some questions that Lauren addresses include:

    • What exactly is paganism?
    • What is deity work?
    • What are misconceptions about this spiritual practice?

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    If you have a moment and enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating + review to help this new podcast get off the ground and reach more death positive listeners. Thank you to those who have already left reviews!
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    41 mins
  • Interview with a Death Witch

    Interview with a Death Witch
    May 31 2022

    Happy May, death workers! Today, you are in for a special treat because I had the honor of speaking with Yunan Kirkbride, also known as @death.witch.envy on social media, about death witchcraft. Whether you’re a practicing witch or completely unfamiliar with this spiritual path, there’s something for every death positive person in this episode. Yunan’s work has been so essential to my own personal deathwork, and it is such a joy to have her on my podcast. 

    Each episode, I try to expand my own knowledge on the world of death, loss and grief. You and I are on this journey together. In this episode, we are journeying into the magical world of death witchcraft. Some questions addressed in the interview include:

    • What exactly is death witchcraft?
    • What are some misconceptions surrounding this spiritual path?
    • How can death witchcraft help us become more death positive people?

    Join me on Instagram @beyondtheveil_podcast for more spooky history, ancestor veneration practices, and death positive reflection prompts each week. And if you had a moment, please leave a rating + review to help this new podcast get off the ground and reach more death positive listeners. Thank you to those who have already left reviews!
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    31 mins
  • Cemetery Rituals For A More Death Positive Life

    Cemetery Rituals For A More Death Positive Life
    Mar 31 2022
    Happy Spring, death workers! In this month’s episode, Lauren walks us through her evolution into becoming a more death positive person as we welcome spring’s transformative energy into our lives. Whether you’ve already immersed yourself in the death positive movement or you are at the beginning of your own journey, this episode will provide practical ideas, creative inspiration, and a larger context to what it means to reclaim our relationship to death, loss and grief by visiting graveyards.

    Some questions that Lauren addresses include:

    What does it mean to be “death positive”?
    What is the death positive movement?
    How can we put death at the center of our lives through visiting cemeteries so as to create a more healing relationship to loss, grief and the rebirth process?

    Join me on Instagram @beyondtheveil_podcast for more spooky history, ancestor veneration practices, and death positive reflection prompts each week. And if you had a moment, please leave a rating + review to help this new podcast get off the ground and reach more death positive listeners. Thank you to those who have already left reviews!

    Resources Mentioned:
    -“Honoring Your Ancestors” by Mallorie Vaudoise
    -“Death Witchcraft” (Zine by Yunan Kirkbride @Death.Witch.Envy)
    -Hannah Haddadi @MourningLightDivination
    -“Magickal Mediumship” by Danielle Dionne
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    52 mins
  • Love in the Time of Loss & Grief

    Love in the Time of Loss & Grief
    Feb 12 2022
    In this month’s episode, Lauren is joined by her first guest, Irene Ouyang. Come hang out with us as we chat about how our past relationships influence our current romantic partnerships, dealing with friendship loss the closer we get to our thirties, and learning from romantic break-ups in ways that make us better people.

    It is not only the death of people that results in grief. We are shaped and molded by the death of a relationship, whether romantic or platonic. As in the case of ambiguous loss, sometimes we grieve people who are still alive.

    Tarot card deck mentioned: The Macabre Tarot deck by Samantha West
    Connect with Irene on her Youtube channel: @ireneeish

    Join me on Instagram @beyondtheveil_podcast for more spooky history, ancestor veneration practices, and death positive reflection prompts each week. And if you had a moment, please leave a rating + review to help this new podcast get off the ground and reach more death positive listeners. Thank you to those who have already left reviews!
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    48 mins
  • Death Positive Resolutions for 2022

    Death Positive Resolutions for 2022
    Jan 15 2022
    To start off this week’s episode, Lauren shares her favorite reads, watches and listens. Topics include the recently released film Sing 2, the book “Radium Girls” by Kate Moore, and Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion ride soundtrack.

    We then transition into a conversation about Lauren’s death-positive goals for the new year, as well as a tarot card reading using The Macabre Tarot deck by Samantha West (@marblemoonstudio).

    Join me on Instagram @beyondtheveil_podcast for more spooky history, ancestor veneration practices, and death positive reflection prompts each week. And if you had a moment, please leave a rating + review to help this new podcast get off the ground and reach more death positive listeners. Thank you to those who have already left reviews!
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    41 mins
  • Embracing the Death Archetype During Winter

    Embracing the Death Archetype During Winter
    Dec 21 2021
    To start off this week’s episode, Lauren shares her favorite reads, watches and listens. Topics include the Harry Potter and the Sacred Text podcast, Julia Halina Hadas’ book “Witchcraft Cocktails,” and Wired’s Mortician Answers series on Youtube.

    We then transition into a conversation about what the winter solstice can teach us about the cycles of life and death. Whether you celebrate Yule, Christmas, or simply the changing of the seasons, this episode will offer guidance for finding our light during the darkest months of the year. Some questions that Lauren addresses include:

    What death symbolism surrounds the winter season?
    How can honoring seasonal changes aid us in becoming more death positive?
    What deathwork practices, rituals or routines are helpful during this time of year?

    Join me on Instagram @beyondtheveil_podcast for more spooky history, ancestor veneration practices, and death positive reflection prompts each week. And if you had a moment, please leave a rating + review to help this new podcast get off the ground and reach more death positive listeners. Thank you to those who have already left reviews!
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    43 mins
  • Ancestor Veneration: How to Honor & Connect with the Dead

    Ancestor Veneration: How to Honor & Connect with the Dead
    Nov 29 2021
    To start off this week’s episode, Lauren shares her favorite reads, watches and listens. Topics include two death-focused episodes from the Ologies podcast and a review of Ghostbusters: Afterlife! To not hear any movie spoilers, skip 5:45-9:30.

    We then transition into a conversation about ancestor veneration practices and the many methods people use to (re)connect with their family members, friends and role models after they have passed away. Some questions that Lauren addresses include:

    What does ancestor veneration mean?
    What is the purpose of an ancestor veneration practice? How can it benefit you?
    What are veneration rituals, routines and activities?

    Book Referenced: “Honoring Your Ancestors” (Mallorie Vaudoise)

    Join me on Instagram @beyondtheveil_podcast for more spooky history, ancestor veneration practices, and death positive reflection prompts each week. And if you had a moment, please leave a rating + review to help this new podcast get off the ground and reach more death positive listeners.
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    41 mins
  • The History of American Cemeteries

    The History of American Cemeteries
    Nov 13 2021
    On this week's episode, Lauren shares her favorite reads, watches and listens. Topics include ancestral veneration books, Holly Madison and a new podcast fave!

    We then shift into a discussion about the history of America's cemeteries. How did the United States respond to the mass number of deaths during the Civil War? Why are cemeteries referred to as "memorial parks" today? What is a "green burial"? Tune in to find out! It’s all about reflecting, growing and getting closer to death acceptance.

    Join me on Instagram @beyondtheveil_podcast for more death positive talk, witchy moments and behind-the-scenes fun!
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    38 mins