From Griever to Grief Expert | Michelle Desmond

✨For more actionable information, take a 2-minute Peace of Mind Assessment at https://finalplaybook.com/schedule-a-call to see how prepared you are. ✨ Links to my guest's official site - click below: ➡️ www.ongriefanddeath.com ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/deathandotherstories/ ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-and-other-stories/id1718692706 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, Niki Weiss sits down with Michelle Desmond, MBA, MS—a former corporate executive turned thanatologist. After losing her father, husband, close friend, and mother, Michelle shifted careers to study death and grief, earning her Master’s in Thanatology. Together, they explore end-of-life doulas, the history of death awareness, cultural stigmas, and the growing influence of digital legacies on how we mourn. Michelle shares practical tools for documenting wishes, navigating family dynamics, and building grief literacy. Whether you’re curious about death tech, hospice care, or simply how to talk about mortality, this episode offers heartfelt stories and empowering insight on embracing death to better live life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the channel here: ➡️@DigitalLegacyPodcast For more resources related to this podcast or partner resources, click here: ➡️ https://stan.store/endevo_digitallegacy Follow Us Here: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567345380204 ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathanddyinginthedigitalage/ ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitallegacypodcast Join Us in planning for the most inevitable thing to happen in this life- Death - and create peace of mind for those you leave behind: ➡️ https://digitallegacypodcast.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download MY FINAL PLAYBOOK App to take our FREE educational course: 🔗App Store- apps.apple.com/us/app/my-final-playbook/id6502518647 🔗Google Play- play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p4tze2b0necm.pgwvu5pucapp 🔗Website- final-playbook.passion.io/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take our 2-minute quiz today at https://www.endevo.life/ to get your preparedness score and three actionable steps you can implement today to protect your digital legacy and your loved ones. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌟 Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-and-dying-in-the-digital-age/id1775499012 Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2MQkOgvyPQnLEz1fO9BHkY 🚫 Re-uploads or ANY use of our content is prohibited. #deathandyinginthedigitalage #ENDevo #endoflifeplanningsimplified #digitallegacy #digitallegacypodcast #myfinalplaybook ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamp 00:00 Honoring Death: A New Perspective 01:32 Podcast intro & guest: Michelle Desmond 02:25 The Journey into Thanatology 06:44 Understanding Grief and Death 10:28 The Evolution of Death Studies 14:18 The Role of Death Doulas 20:57 Honoring the Dying Process 25:11 Conversations About Mortality 30:05 Quality vs. Quantity of Life 34:32 The Intersection of Grief and Technology ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The Death & Dying in the Digital Age YouTube channel is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical, legal, or financial advice. Views expressed by the host and guests are their own. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions. The channel is not responsible for actions taken based on its content.