• Mourning Magic and Healing Grief with Amanda F.
    Jul 11 2025

    A insightful and raw conversation between two grievers at very different benchmarks in their grieving path. We talk about strategies for coping and healing, the stickiness of bereavement, and the uniqueness that is inherent in everyone's journey. Thanks for listening.

    Love,

    Dylan

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    Patreon Page

    Music by: Orion Reber // https://leaflight.bandcamp.com/

    Email me at odascast@gmail.com to get involved!

    Instagram: @ondeathandsmiling

    If you are struggling and feel as though you need to seek professional help, please do so. We need you here.

    National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • Navigating grief and mourning with Cannon W.
    Dec 17 2024

    Ahoy! We are back for another emotional and exciting discussion about all things grief, death, and tragedy. My pal Cannon joins us and shares his experience losing his dad in 2011 and how it has shaped his life today. We laugh, we cry, and we share the wisdoms and lessons that can emerge from the tragedies we endure.

    Thanks again to Cannon for bringing delicious beers and joining us in the loft to get vulnerable.

    Let's talk soon.

    Love, Dylan

    Interested in some bonus content and early access to episodes all while supporting the podcast?

    Pateron Page

    Music by: Orion Reber // LeafLight

    Email me at odastcast@gmail.com to get involved!

    Instagram: @ondeathandsmiling

    If you are struggling and feel as though you need to seek professional help, please do so. We need you here.

    National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Sammi R. and Her Father Figure
    Sep 1 2024

    Yagazoozy, gang!

    Today we welcome Sammi into the ODAS club. After her father figure's death back in March of this year, Sammi recounts stories of her dad and the affectionate gibberish that they would speak with another, the hurdles she had to overcome in order to give herself the proper space to grieve, and the imposter syndrome she's been feeling since entering the wonderful world of bereavement.

    Thanks again to Sammi for joining me in my studio in the clouds and for being bold enough to join me on our first interview of season 2.

    'Til next time!

    Love, Dylan

    Want some bonus content and early access to episodes? https://www.patreon.com/odas

    Music by: Orion Reber // LeafLight https://leaflight.bandcamp.com/

    Interested in getting involved? Email me at odascast@gmail.com

    Instagram: @ondeathandsmiling

    If you are struggling and feel as though you need to seek professional help, please do so. We need you here.

    National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Good Mourning Part 2
    Aug 12 2024

    Good Mourning(part 2)! The second and final act of our 6 or 7 steps the defeat Grief once and for all (not really).

    Thanks for listening.

    Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2G0ZZPIdHCa3CK73tgiFgs

    Love,

    Dylan

    Music by: Orion Reber // LeafLight https://leaflight.bandcamp.com/

    Interested in getting involved? Email me at odascast@gmail.com

    Instagram: @ondeathandsmiling

    If you are struggling and my nonsense doesn't help please seek professional help.

    National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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    29 mins
  • Good Mourning Part 1
    Aug 12 2024

    Good Mourning and welcome back in!

    Today we reflect on my experiences with grief and the mourning of my older brother Damien in 2020. Looking back, my path of bereavement has been unique to me but boy howdy, if I haven't learned a lot. Now that we are on the other side (wherever that is), I can attempt to share my story and some of the things that helped along the way and some of the things that didn't.

    Love,

    Dylan

    Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RPVJXdbqJjXp6cIroEtQK

    Music by: Orion Reber // LeafLight https://leaflight.bandcamp.com/

    Interested in getting involved? Email me at odascast@gmail.com

    Instagram: @ondeathandsmiling

    If you are struggling and my nonsense doesn't help please seek professional help.

    National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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    31 mins
  • December, Twenty Funny
    Dec 13 2020

    A collection of reflections and a spew for you. We talk about a stranger named Vincent, throwing cats in the computer room, and my fantastical anticipation of the year 2021.

    Enjoy.

    Let's talk soon.

    Music: D

    Reach Out (I get it): odascast@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 8. Doris W.
    Dec 6 2020

    Sweet, special Sunday!

    Today I discuss death and spirituality with a stubborn old hussy. We dissect her nearly countless experiences with death, her responses to the tragedy in her life, and her general outlook towards this wild ride.

    It is our longest episode to date with many deep dives into what has led our warrior queen to where she is today.

    Enjoy!

    We'll talk soon.

    Reach Out (no pressure): odascast@gmail.com

    Music: D

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    2 hrs
  • Jesse M.
    Nov 30 2020

    Mamma Mia Monday!

    I got to cozy up by a fire with one of my best boys. We chat about purgatory, heaven and hell, redefining grief, Ghost Grandmas, and horrific spiders. And what a pleasure it was.

    Enjoy!

    -D

    Reach Out (someday): odascast@gmail.com

    Music: D

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    1 hr and 40 mins