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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

Written by: Linda Gould
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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.

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 about what it means to say goodbye.








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Episodes
  • Ep. 12: Adriana Camacho-Church on Grief, Children, and Healing Through Storytelling

    Ep. 12: Adriana Camacho-Church on Grief, Children, and Healing Through Storytelling
    Apr 28 2026
    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.

    Adriana shares the inspiration behind her book Grandma, Where Will Your Love Go?, a moving story that helps children understand death through the lens of love, nature, and connection. Drawing from her own experiences—growing up between cultures and losing her grandmother—Adriana discusses how grief can transform into resilience, purpose, and even peace.

    Together, they dive into:
    • How children process grief and loss
    • Why books can be powerful tools for emotional expression
    • The role of culture, spirituality, and nature in healing
    • How love continues beyond death in ways we can still feel
    This episode offers comfort, insight, and a fresh perspective on one of life’s most difficult conversations—reminding us that love is never truly lost.

    Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

    If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

    Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

    Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.
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    35 mins
  • Ep. 11: Preserving Memories, Sharing Stories via Artifcts.com

    Ep. 11: Preserving Memories, Sharing Stories via Artifcts.com
    Apr 9 2026
    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.

    Heather and Matt share how Artifcts helps individuals and families document memories, capture personal histories, and create lasting digital legacies. From caregiving realities to generational shifts in what we value, this conversation dives into how we can preserve what truly matters—without holding onto everything.

    If you’re interested in legacy planning, end-of-life conversations, decluttering with purpose, or the future of memory preservation, this episode offers a thoughtful and deeply human perspective.

    Learn more at https://artifcts.com

    Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

    If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

    Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

    Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.
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    49 mins
  • Word on the Street Delaware: Family Fallout and a Cadaver Transport Camper

    Word on the Street Delaware: Family Fallout and a Cadaver Transport Camper
    Jan 28 2026
    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 preparation falls short.

    We talk about the real-world confusion families face with hospice care and morphine administration, and how not knowing what to do in end-of-life moments can add trauma to an already devastating loss. LB shares experiences living through two deeply traumatic deaths, and how those moments reshaped his understanding of responsibility, grief, and family dynamics.

    We also dig into why having a single executor matters, what happens when families don’t work together after a parent’s death, and how sometimes one person becomes the glue holding everyone together.

    Along the way, LB brings his signature black humor, stories from life on the road, and insights gained while driving his unforgettable ambulance converted into a camper, complete with a “Refrigerated Cadaver Transport” sticker.

    This episode is raw, local, and very Delaware—exploring life and death on the road, inside families, and in the spaces no one talks about enough.

    Death touches all of us, but we don’t have to face it alone. Talk Death Delaware fosters open, honest conversations about death, grief, and living with intention.

    If this episode was meaningful to you, please consider sharing it or leaving a review—it helps others find these conversations when they need them most.

    Contact me with your story at talkdeathdelaware@gmail.com

    Follow The Good Death Doula on Facebook or return_ofthe_native_Delaware on Instagram for photos.
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    21 mins
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