From a fourth-generation funeral home come the voices of youthful identical twins who fearlessly tackle a subject often considered taboo: Death. Following in his funeral director father's footsteps, Benny Capaul brings a modern perspective to the profession, while Dr. Nick Capaul, a psychologist, offers insights into helping people cope with loss. With a shared upbringing surrounded by the funeral profession, they’ve gained extensive experience and knowledge. Their distinct perspectives and ...
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This podcast will cover tough topics that will deal with death and dying. The objective is to normalize the conversation around death and dying and to facilitate conversations with our family and friends about our end of life wishes.
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Exciting news! The Let's Talk About Death doc is now streaming FREE on Tubi. Get an inside look at the Capaul's story operating a fourth-generation funeral home, striving to break the stigma surrounding discussions on death. Tune in now and enjoy Let's Talk About Death from the comfort of your home! LINK TO THE LETS TALK ABOUT DEATH DOC…
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Benny and Cappaulli discuss the nuances of responding to death announcements on social media. They offer tips for showing genuine support, choosing words carefully, and avoiding emojis that might come across as insensitive. Check out the Let's Talk About Death documentary! Link to documentary on Tubi Wolf Vision Docs: Episode 3…
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Debunking Funeral Myths | Part 2
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Benny, Dr. Nick and Producer Kelley continue the conversation about common myths surrounding funerals and burial practices. From common misconceptions to widespread misunderstandings, they debunk popular myths and provide clarity on what really happens in the funeral profession. Check out the Let's Talk About Death documentary! Link to documentary …
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Debunking Funeral Myths | Part 1
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Benny, Dr. Nick and Producer Kelley dive into common myths surrounding funerals and burial practices. From common misconceptions to widespread misunderstandings, they debunk popular myths and provide clarity on what really happens in the funeral profession.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny’s New Path: Social Work Meets Funeral Care
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Benny chats with Dr. Nick about his new plan to incorporate social work into his role as a funeral professional. He explains the motivations behind it and his goals for making a positive impact in the community.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the emotional journey of letting go of pets, offering guidance, support, and personal stories to help listeners navigate this difficult process.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick explore the complexities of neurodivergent grief. Please email us at: letstalkaboutdeathpod@gmail.com to join in on the conversation.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Cappaulli's Mortuary Science Journey: Update #2
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Big Brother Cappaulli shares an update on his second year of studying mortuary science. Tune in to hear all the brothers come together for some laughs about "grief bones" and an engaging conversation.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Who is the funeral truly for?
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Benny and Dr. Nick delve into the profound question: who is a funeral truly for? Join them as they examine its significance for both the living and the deceased.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Guest: Anna Adams from International Doula Life Movement
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Benny and Dr. Nick welcome special guest Anna Adams, the founder of the International Doula Life Movement, to discuss the Tree of Life Conference the twins will be speaking at and and explore the topic of becoming a death doula. Register Now to see the Capaul twins speak at the conference: https://www.internationaldoulalifemovement.com/tree-of-life…
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Is it Ok to Laugh at a Funeral?
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the burning question...is it ok to laugh at a funeral?Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Freud's Eros and Thanatos Theory
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Benny and Dr. Nick explore Freud's Eros and Thanatos theory, suggesting that human behavior is driven by life and death instincts. Join us as we unravel the fascinating intricacies of these primal drives and their profound impact on the human psyche.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Special Guest: Caleb Wilde
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Benny and Dr. Nick have a captivating conversation with Caleb Wilde, the award-winning author of "Confessions of a Funeral Director" and "All the Ways Our Dead Still Speak". He shares his inspiring story as a former sixth-generation funeral director turned life coach for death care workers. If you're a death worker seeking support, reach out to Cal…
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Back Door Policy for Funeral Directors
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Benny & Dr. Nick explore the topic of funeral directors being expected to use the back door at nursing homes and hospitals. If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's life story into a beautiful keepsake...'No Story Lost' turns life stories into cool coffee table books. Just use the promo code LTAD at checkou…
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Cool Things to do with Cremains
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Benny & Dr. Nick uncover cool new ways to repurpose cremains, from fireworks to vinyl records to pencils. Discover how you can turn ashes into art.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny & Dr. Nick recap the best episodes of 2023. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Let's Talk About Death crew! Please continue to share our podcast with others to help get the word out there because if you aren't talking about death, you are not living. If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's li…
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Reflections on 2023: Grief and Loss- How was your year?
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Reflecting on 2023 and the interactions with grief and loss.
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Benny & Dr. Nick talk about that date...that date that keeps coming up and engraved in your mind and how to deal with it. If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's life story into a beautiful keepsake...'No Story Lost' turns life stories into cool coffee table books. Just use the promo code LTAD at checkout …
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Benny and Dr. Nick talk about their experience going into highschools and talking about death. If you are interested in having them come to your school to talk please email: letstalkaboutdeathpod@gmail.com. If any of our lovely LTAD listeners have ever thought about turning their parent's life story into a beautiful keepsake...'No Story Lost' turns…
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Benny and Dr. Nick explore their professional goals & aspirations focused on empowering individuals to navigate death with understanding and comfort. Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick explore the topic of funeral attire. What to wear, what not to wear. Let's talk about it... Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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In this unique episode, Benny & Dr. Nick decided to spend the whole episode addressing an email from one of our dedicated listeners, Ms. A. She shared a series of thought-provoking questions related to her personal situation. Dr. Nick and Benny, with their expertise and insights, meticulously analyze the email, offering valuable thoughts and advice…
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss people who think their grief is more important than others. Let's talk about out... Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Does grieving bring about the fight or flight mode in humans? Benny and Dr. Nick talk through this topic. Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Technology- Grieving The Way Things Use To Be
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This episode discusses how lack of knowing technology may cause feelings of grieve and loss (death of how things use to be). I also discuss ways an aging adult can be supported while learning or adjusting to technology.
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Can Thoughts Manifest Death?
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Can you manifest death just by thinking and talking about it? Benny and Dr. Nick explore this topic. Grief Works app is offering our listeners a 15% discount. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the support you need.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Special Guest: Julia Samuel | Grief Works App Founder
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Benny and Dr. Nick talk with renowned British psychotherapist Julia Samuel who founded Grief Works, an app that offers you practical strategies, guidance, and the comfort of knowing that you're not alone in your grief. The Grief Works team is offering our listeners a 15% discount on all subscriptions. Simply go to illumeapps.com/LTAD to get the sup…
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Body, Organ & Tissue Donation
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Benny and Dr. Nick have an important conversation with special guest Stephanie Sommer from Gift of Life Michigan about body donation.
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Benny and Dr. Nick explore the differences between grief and mourning.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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The Things We Leave Behind
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What happens to your stuff when you die? Benny and Dr. Nick discuss several scenarios of dealing with the things that are left behind after a loved one dies.
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Generational Changes | Special Guests: The Podcasket
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It's the Merger! Benny and Dr. Nick talk through generational changes in the funeral profession with the amazing duo from The Podcasket.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the topics of sudden deaths and goes through the process of what it would look like to a family that is dealing with it.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Suicide with Suicidologist Kate Hardy
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Let's talk about suicide...Benny and Dr. Nick have an educational conversation on suicide with special guest Suicidologist Kate Hardy from Six Feet Over, a non-profit working to spread awareness about suicide. *Trigger Warning: Suicide*Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Game Show Edition: Rapid Fire Favorites
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Producer Kelley continues the fun game show with the twins by asking them Rapid Fire Favorite questions. (Part 2)Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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It's 2023: How Are You Doing Since COVID:19?
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During this episode, we recap life before COVID and after COVID. Checking in to see what ways have we taken care of ourselves during this extraordinary time in the world.
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Game Show Edition: Death Speed Round
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Producer Kelley highjacks this episode to host a Death Speed Round game with the twins. Find out what ridiculous answers that come to mind. (Part 1)Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Big bro Cappaulli is back again with an update on his new beginnings working at the funeral home and what it's like being Benny's apprentice.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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From Funeral Director to Medium | Special Guest: Miranda May
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Benny and Dr. Nick have an enlightening conversation with Miranda May who is a former funeral director turned medium. She helps grievers communicate with their lost loved ones.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Moving Through Grief with Special Guest Kate Vosti
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Somatic Movement Grief Facilitator, Kate Vosti, discusses how she helps people move through their grief in psychosomatic movement therapy.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Helping Souls Cross Over with Special Guest Father Nathan Castle
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Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Happily Ever Afterlife with Echo Bodine
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A mind blowing episode with very special guest Echo Bodine, author of How to Live a Happily Ever Afterlife and a medium who deals with souls who don't want to leave the Earth. You do NOT want to miss this episode. "Dying is the easiest thing we are ever going to do" - Echo Link to bookDoor Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Aging In Transition: How To Support An Aging Adult.
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In this episode, we will talk about transitions that older adults experience and ways we can support someone while in a transition, going through a transition, or approaching a transition.
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Social Media Funeral Videos
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Benny, Dr. Nick and Cappaulli discuss best practices to share funeral and death worker related content on social media. Please follow our social: Tik Tok: @letstalkaboutdeathpod Facebook: Lets Talk About Death Podcast Instagram: @letstalkaboutddeathpodcastDoor Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Outlets for Death Workers
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Dr. Nick and Benny discuss some creative outlets they have when they aren't working.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Dr. Nick, Benny and Producer Kelley celebrate the 50th episode of Let's Talk About Death and discuss their favorite episodes so far.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Dr. Nick, Benny and older brother Capaulli talk about the family dynamics working with each other at the funeral home. They discuss the pros and cons of working so closely together.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Reid Peterson (founder of the Grief Refuge app) opens up about how the grief from his father's death inspired him to start an app to help others through their grieving process. Link to app: https://www.griefrefuge.com/app
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Benny and Dr. Nick discuss the future of funerals and the rise in virtual funerals.
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Special Guest: Todd Harra
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Funeral director and author Todd Harra comes on the show to discuss his newest book Last Rites: The Evolution of the American Funeral about the history of funerals and where he thinks the industry is going in the future. Listen in for instructions on a give away! https://www.toddharra.com/Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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Special Guest: Embalming Professor Sharon Gee-Mascarello
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Benny invites his embalming professor on the show to chat about the new 6th Edition of Embalming text book she wrote.Door Benny & Dr. Nick Capaul
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