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Artwork for Nine Keys & Co: the art, soft-business, activism, and mystery of death work

Nine Keys & Co: the art, soft-business, activism, and mystery of death work

Narinder Elizabeth Bazen
Death Work
Inner Saboteur
Grief
Caregiving
Art
Death Care
Grief Work
Grief Literacy
Spirituality
Maine
Mystical Path
Matriarchal Learning Systems
Death Midwifery
Spiritual Care
Service Work
Gratitude
Authenticity
Death Doula
Patriarchal Learning Systems
Healing Arts

Formerly known as Vulture Culture, this podcast is landing with full-hearted clarity as host Narinder Bazen refines her vision. Nine Keys is an exploration of death midwifery as an art form, a calling seen through the mystic’s soul-eyes, and a force for collective healing. Here, we weave together activism, art, grief literacy, soft-business structures, decolonized death care, and the deep wisdom o... more

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Artwork for Nine Keys & Co: the art, soft-business, activism, and mystery of death work

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Annie Wilson
Lead instigator of the Philadelphia Death and Arts Festival, death worker, and artist.
Episode: Death Work and Art with Annie Wilson and the Philadelphia Death & Arts Festival - May 29-June 1
Dajé Alōh
Vision Midwife and creator, known for helping others birth their visions
Episode: From Vision to Form: Birthing Soul-Led Business with Dajé Alōh
Meghan Johnson
Artist and death worker involved with the Madison Death Collective
Madison Death Collective
Episode: Part Five of The Death Healer's Hexagon: Death Work as Art Form and Medium
Mary Grace Allerdice
Healer, artist, and priestess in the community
Episode: Part Two of The Death Healer's Hexagon: Inner-Facing Death Work with Grace Allerdice
Cassie Uhl
Intuitive energy worker, author, and illustrator.
Episode: Craft Your Own Magic with Cassie Uhl
Denise Johnson
A passionate death doula who created a nurturing environment for her mother's passing, deeply engaged in death care and awareness.
Episode: Paying it Forward with Denise Johnson
Warlock Fulltime
Artist, grief worker, and friend of the host
Episode: Potential Portals with Warlock Fulltime
Melissa Word
Artist, death doula, and host of the podcast Witch Sweat
Witch Sweat
Episode: Riffing on Life, Death, Grief, and Everything-in-Between with Melissa Word
Dr. Sarah Parker Ward
Colleague in holistic death care and expert in the field
Episode: Specializing in Death Work: A Smart and Inspiring Conversation with Dr. Sarah Parker Ward

Host

Narinder Bazen
Host of Nine Keys: the art, business, activism, and mystery of death work, Narinder explores death midwifery as an art form and force for collective healing, weaving together themes of grief literacy, activism, and cultural transformation.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • looooooove this podcast

    Anytime I put on one of these episodes, I know I’ll leave feeling inspired and stirred up in a good way :’)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Owen Lytle
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lovely

    The final episode is so lovely. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poppyinbloom
    United States3 months ago
  • Wonderfully nourishing

    So deliciously filled with compassion, creativity and genuinely good guidance and support for those who work directly for and with death as well as those yearning for a deeper spiritual companionship within its company. 💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deepwateryaya
    Canadaa year ago
  • what i needed

    i love narinder’s work so much and am so grateful this podcast has landed. what a gift ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam1987.2
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Narinder, you are a gift!

    I am so grateful for this podcast. Narinder offers much needed insight and wisdom on the potential of holistic death work. This work is SO needed. Thank you for guiding us, Narinder 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jsbgixiej
    United States2 years ago

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Many appreciate the guidance offered for navigating the challenges of grief and death care, highlighting the host's wisdom and insight.
Listeners describe the content as filled with compassion and creativity, resonating deeply with those engaged in death work.
The emphasis on authenticity and personal stories is praised, making the listening experience warm and relatable.

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Softer Side of Entrepreneurship with Yarrow Magdalena
Q: What advice do you have about social media?
Yarrow reflects on their decision to leave social media due to overwhelming engagement and emphasizes the importance of finding what brings joy and sustainability in connecting with audiences.
Softer Side of Entrepreneurship with Yarrow Magdalena
Q: What do you love about the work that you do?
Yarrow expresses their love for web design and how they view it as a form of digital world building, wanting to ensure accessibility and meaningful connections in their work.
Softer Side of Entrepreneurship with Yarrow Magdalena
Q: How did you get to The Pace or what is soft business for my listeners?
Yarrow briefly recaps their journey starting in 2015, explaining that they have learned to embrace a slower pace in business after experiencing significant life changes.
From Vision to Form: Birthing Soul-Led Business with Dajé Alōh
Q: What are you nurturing right now?
Dajé expresses her personal vision of wanting to have a family and a healthy home, while also creating spaces for creatives to breathe through the tensions of the creative process.

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This podcast offers an in-depth exploration of death work, presenting it as a multifaceted practice that encompasses art, activism, and personal healing. The host guides listeners through the complexities of death midwifery, emphasizing the importance of grief literacy, cultural transformation, and the decolonization of death care. With a focus on building community and fostering connections, episodes often blend personal anecdotes with practical advice, creating a space that is both reflective and action-oriented. Notably, this podcast has transformed its identity from a previous name to align more closely with its mission, indicating a commitment to authenticity and evolution in the face of societal change.

Listeners can expect insightfu... more

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