Cultivate Being
Amelia ChiarenzaCelebrating mortality and getting intimate with death. Why death? It’s one of the core mysteries of life. Amelia Chiarenza believes that is precisely the point - it is a part of life. She spent most of her life ignoring it, letting it exist in dark shadows. Then, in her early forties, both her parents and best friend died within the span of 16 months, forcing her to acknowledge death. Now, her aim... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 3 months ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
My partner, Angela Chiarenza, is the person who has lived every bit of this journey with me.
She has cared for me and for my loved ones. As a steadfast guide, she has taught me that quiet, steady support is undying; and that it makes a difference in... more
In this episode, I speak with another unexpected guide along my journey of loss. Doug Schoenfelder was my parents’ handyman. A carpenter by trade, Doug is a jack-of-all-trades “yes-man,” who always showed up when my parents asked for help, and then w... more
I venture along a new path on my quest as I share in conversation with Machelle Dejong – a woman who knows my parents in a unique way: by going through their belongings after they died. As a member of the estate sale team at my parents’ house, Machel... more
My quest to get intimate with death continues. In this episode of the Cultivate Being™ Podcast, I speak with my father’s hospice nurse nearly four years after his passing.
My journey with Molly Heeney started a year before my father died and reveale... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Host
Reviews
- Masterfully guided discussion on mortality.
Amelia masterfully guides you through her journey of death and family while simultaneously creating the space for you to examine your mortality. This podcast deserves you setting in a sacred space setting aside sacred time.
Apple Podcasts5Clinton Reid Brown
United States20 days ago - Love!
I love Amelia’s kind and thoughtful voice as she explores life and death. Beautiful and inspiring.
Apple Podcasts5EmduselUnited States2 months ago - What is death
What a view into what most of us rarely know anything about until we’re actually living through grief. Thanks for sharing the stories of the people who are in a way the conductors in what sometimes is a very lonely journey.
Apple Podcasts5track39United States2 months ago - Exquisite, tender, helpful
Amelia, your podcast is exquisite. Your descriptions of walking through the field and feeling your loved ones were so rich and beautiful- I was right there with you! And the “Undertaker’s Daughter” interview was so funny and tender and just perfect. I sent it to my family. It gave me several things to think about in relation to my grief for my Dad, 2 uncles and cousin who all passed last year. I don’t feel alone. You accomplished it. More, please!
Apple Podcasts5CarolinaGirl333United States2 months ago - Exceptional
The sound and the story provide warmth and comfort. Can’t wait to hear more.
Apple Podcasts5❤️SoundUnited States2 months ago
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #230 |  Indonesia/Society & Culture |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Audience Metrics
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
Frequently Asked Questions About Cultivate Being
What is Cultivate Being about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A deeply human exploration of mortality, memory, and everyday rituals that keep loved ones alive in everyday life. Across recent episodes, the host wrestles with grief, aging, and the ways households, traditions, and community respond to loss—from processing death through baking and home projects to reframing objects, estates, and hospice experiences as meaningful continuity. Guests range from hospice professionals to estate-sale experts and tissue-donation specialists, each adding practical, compassionate perspectives on living with death and honoring those who've passed. The episodes are intimate, personal, and process-oriented, often centering ritual, memory, and care as pathways to healing.
This show stands out for its convergence of p... more
Where can I find podcast stats for Cultivate Being?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Cultivate Being. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Cultivate Being and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does Cultivate Being get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Cultivate Being, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
What are the audience demographics for Cultivate Being?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Cultivate Being, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
How many subscribers and views does Cultivate Being have?
To see how many followers or subscribers Cultivate Being has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
Which podcasts are similar to Cultivate Being?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Cultivate Being:
1. Paper Trail
2. The Obit Project
3. Our Ancestors Were Messy
4. Are We Doomed?
5. Short Wave
How many episodes of Cultivate Being are there?
Cultivate Being launched 3 months ago and published 6 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
How do I contact Cultivate Being?
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Where can I see ratings and reviews for Cultivate Being?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Cultivate Being from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Cultivate Being?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Cultivate Being. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
What guests have appeared on Cultivate Being?
Recent guests on Cultivate Being include:
1. Molly Heeney
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.