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You’re Going to Die: The Podcast

You’re Going to Die
Grief
Mental Health
Mortality
Rachel Cargle
Community Support
Trauma
Immigration
Loss
Death
Covid-19
Plants
Xiu Xiu
Death and Dying
Music
Therapy
Co-Dependency
Post-Traumatic Growth
Love Land Group
A Renaissance Of Our Own
Love Land Foundation

A creatively conscious mortality podcast for a 501(3) nonprofit bringing diverse communities creatively into the conversation of death and dying, inspiring life by unabashedly sourcing our shared mortality. For more info on You’re Going to Die check out www.yg2d.com.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes121Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In the wake of Andrea Gibson's death on July 14th, 2025, Ned Buskirk speaks with their partner Megan Falley, about grieving their death, still finding moments to walk with lightness, the final moments of Andrea's life, and how Andrea, wherever they a... more

In honor of Andrea Gibson, for their life and death on July 14th, 2025, we're resharing host Ned Buskirk's conversation them from January of 2022, including a new intro with host Ned Buskirk, producer Nick Jaina, and associate producer Jordan Edelhei... more

In the wake of Joanna Macy's death and with You're Going to Die's upcoming San Francisco event - A Wild Love for the World: An Evening Honoring Joanna Macy - host Ned Buskirk speaks with Lydia Violet Harutoonian, a scholar in Joanna Macy's work and a... more

In our newest episode, host Ned Buskirk speaks with Stephen G. Post, one of the world’s leading scholars on altruism, love, compassion, and the science of giving. He is a best-selling author, professor of preventive medicine, and founding President o... more

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Recent Guests

Perdita Finn
An author and speaker focused on connecting with deceased ancestors and exploring themes of healing and community through death.
Episode: To See With the Eyes of the Dead w/Perdita Finn
Francis Weller
A writer, teacher and psychotherapist known for his work on grief and healing.
Author of 'In the Absence of the Ordinary'
Episode: The Long Dark w/Francis Weller
Yrsa Daley-Ward
A poet, performer, and author. Known for her works such as Bone and The Terrible, with her upcoming book The Catch.
Episode: Pockets of Grief w/Yrsa Daley-Ward
Thomas Hübl
Renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator focusing on collective trauma
Visiting Scholar at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University
Episode: The Pandemic of Later w/Thomas Hübl
Johanna Hedva
Korean American writer, artist, and musician
Episode: Shape Shifting w/Johanna Hedva
Mary-Frances O'Connor
Professor of psychology at the University of Arizona and author of 'The Grieving Brain'
University of Arizona
Episode: Adaptation w/Mary-Frances O'Connor
Prentis Hemphill
Writer, embodiment facilitator, political organizer and therapist, founder of the Embodiment Institute and the Black Embodiment Initiative.
Embodiment Institute
Episode: Perish to This Moment w/Prentis Hemphill
Clover Stroud
Sunday Times bestselling writer, journalist, and host of her own podcast, Tiny Acts of Bravery
Episode: Grief Rearranges Your Life w/Clover Stroud
Stephen Jenkinson
Cultural activist, author, and co-founder of the Orphan Wisdom School
Orphan Wisdom School
Episode: Disco-Ordination w/Stephen Jenkinson

Host

Ned Buskirk
Host of the podcast and known for his heartfelt and empathetic approach in uncovering deep conversations around mortality, grief, and creativity.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 573 ratings
  • One of my favs!

    I’m really enjoying this podcast. Ned is a great interviewer and conversationalist. The guests are diverse and interesting. I look forward to more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CeeKay55
    United Statesa month ago
  • Reen

    Deep, gorgeous, connecting , moving conversations! Beautiful medicine and nourishment for our souls. This podcast is what we all need more than ever right now. I can’t encourage everybody to listen enough.You won’t be sorry! Enjoy and thank you to all involved in the creation of this work♥️✨

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Murphy799818
    United Statesa month ago
  • Required, necessary

    The following podcast, Belongs. If you find yourself noticing it in anyway, listen. You’d be better for it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blah-1
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you

    Excellent podcast. Thank y’all so much for all your work to make it so good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heliotropium
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thoughtful

    Death needs to be talked about well and Ned does this. You should listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CkH2022
    United Statesa year ago

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Reviewers highlight the high quality of guests and the depth of conversations that inspire personal reflection and growth.
Listeners appreciate the empathetic and heartfelt conversations, finding them therapeutic and enlightening in navigating their own grief and mortality.
The podcast is commended for its approach to heavy topics, bringing warmth and humour to discussions that can be emotionally challenging.

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Talking Points

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Cultivating Wonder w/Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs
Q: How do you be this vulnerable and open all the time?
Garbus reflects on developing emotional intelligence while building walls to protect her sensitivity, acknowledging that vulnerability can be a challenge but also a necessary part of the human experience.
Adaptation w/Mary-Frances O'Connor
Q: How can we talk about your work in relation to the current state of life in the US?
Mary-Frances discusses the connection between grief, current trauma, and the impact of loss on our daily lives, emphasizing the need for understanding our responses to this intense emotional state.
Perish to This Moment w/Prentis Hemphill
Q: How does a healthy relationship with mortality relate to social justice?
Hemphill explains that acknowledging our mortality can deepen our understanding of community and the need for social justice in facing societal conflicts together.
Grief Rearranges Your Life w/Clover Stroud
Q: How has grief shaped your perspective on life and creativity?
Grief has made me recognize the importance of embracing dark emotions and experiences, which ultimately fuels my creativity and connects me with others.
Grief Dust w/Madison Girifalco
Q: Is it that definitively connected?
Madison explains that the grief element was definitely triggered by the loss of her father, which laid the groundwork for her immersive art.

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Focusing on the themes of mortality, grief, and creativity, this podcast invites listeners into profound conversations addressing the challenges of dealing with death and loss. Through a diverse range of guests, including poets, psychologists, and artists, it explores how these topics intersect with mental health and community connections, ultimately fostering a sense of healing and shared understanding. Notably, the podcast encourages vulnerability and openness, creating a welcoming space for listeners to engage with their own experiences surrounding life and death, making it unique in its heartfelt approach to topics that are often avoided in mainstream discourse.

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5. Johanna Hedva
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