Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)

How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies

April 05, 2024 Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette Season 5 Episode 1
How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies
Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
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Everyone Dies (Every1Dies)
How to Cope When a Complicated Parent Dies
Apr 05, 2024 Season 5 Episode 1
Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette

Parental death in midlife may result in lingering feelings of loneliness, feeling alone on the earth for the first time in their lives. Their death can bring back memories of former losses, unresolved conflicts, and doubts about life’s purpose. Knowing that we are not alone as we struggle with this change in our life can help adjust to a world without our parents.

In this Episode:

  • 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone
  • 00:20 – Intro
  • 06:10 – Recipe of the Week, Ding Dong Cake
  • 08:11 – Palm Beach’s Pet Cemetery
  • 10:22 – Interview: Coping with the Death of a Complicated Parent
  • 43:54 – Outro

Unpacking the Aftermath of a Parent’s Death
Noelle cared for her mom while on hospice. We visited her a few months after her mother’s death as she discussed the challenges, emotions and positive coping techniques she uses.

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Show Notes

Parental death in midlife may result in lingering feelings of loneliness, feeling alone on the earth for the first time in their lives. Their death can bring back memories of former losses, unresolved conflicts, and doubts about life’s purpose. Knowing that we are not alone as we struggle with this change in our life can help adjust to a world without our parents.

In this Episode:

  • 00:00 – Our Sponsor: Tree of Life Memorials and Digital & Stone
  • 00:20 – Intro
  • 06:10 – Recipe of the Week, Ding Dong Cake
  • 08:11 – Palm Beach’s Pet Cemetery
  • 10:22 – Interview: Coping with the Death of a Complicated Parent
  • 43:54 – Outro

Unpacking the Aftermath of a Parent’s Death
Noelle cared for her mom while on hospice. We visited her a few months after her mother’s death as she discussed the challenges, emotions and positive coping techniques she uses.

Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | Email us at mail@every1dies.org

Click on this link to Rate and Review our podcast!