Widow Retreat

In this emotional episode, Dr. Nick and Benny talk with Kyla Thomson, mother of Bella Brave, about life after the loss of her 10-year-old daughter. Kyla shares her journey of grief, the challenges of navigating such a profound loss, and how she is dedicated to continuing Bella’s legacy. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about love, resilience, and honoring a child’s memory.***Special Video version on our YouTube page*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Nick and Benny react to the shocking new HBO Max series The Mortician. Benny breaks down the wild story and shares his thoughts on it from a funeral professional’s perspective. ***Spoiler Alert*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benny and Dr. Nick explore how funeral professionals and grief specialists can help people realize that "death is beautiful", even in the depths of loss. Dr. Nick introduces the concept of the "installation of hope"—the moment when someone begins to believe in life after grief—and analyzes how specialists can do better at guiding others toward that light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benny hosts solo and welcomes guest Jennifer Newberg, who shares her story of becoming a widow after her husband unexpectedly passed away during a vacation. She opens up about the shock, grief, and how that life-altering moment inspired her to create a retreat to support other widows through their healing journeys. Learn more about the retreat at: itslifey.com/widow-retreat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Nick and Benny discuss the importance of personal boundaries at funerals and why not everyone wants to be hugged. They explore the need to “read the room” before offering physical comfort and share tips on how to support grieving individuals in a way that respects their space. Tune in for an insightful conversation on navigating grief with sensitivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cappaulli joins Benny to chat about their bands The Boy Detective and Dad's On Couches.  They discuss how it helps prevent burn out from happening, while working in the funeral profession.Check out the Let's Talk About Death Doc FREE on TUBI  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benny, Dr. Nick and producer Kelley have some fun playing a game of Christmas trivia. Season's greetings to all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Nick and Benny welcome Bill Ratner, one of America’s best-known voice actors, a published writer, poet, storyteller, and performance artist, who opens up about how experiencing significant death in his life inspired him to find solace and expression through writing poetry books. Explore the connection between grief and creativity in this heartfelt discussion. https://billratner.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 TubiWolf Vision Docs: Episode 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.