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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
A Renaissance Of Our Own
Love Land Group
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.

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In this week's episode of You're Going to Die: The Podcast, host Ned Buskirk speaks with Irish poet Pádraig Ó Tuama, host of 'Poetry Unbound' from On Being studios and the Poet in Residence with the Conflict and Cooperation Centre at Columbia Univers... more

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

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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 You're Going to Die: The Podcast, facilitating thoughtful conversations around mortality and grief.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 585 ratings
  • Comfort with dying

    Ned and crew have created the conditions for us to normalize conversations around death, grief, and care. I am incredibly grateful for all that this podcast has been influential in my existence - however that looks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Me21389
    United Statesa month ago
  • Deep soulful medicine for our times

    So grateful for the nourishing, creative, connecting work and creators you share. This is the antidote to the news 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dehnbloom
    United Statesa month ago
  • Resonant and moving

    Important, thought provoking conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    "Please work"
    United Statesa month ago
  • my personal weekly ritual that keeps me interwoven

    this is the only podcast i tune into regularly. to say it's changed my life, and eventually my death, is an understatement. every single conversation has something i need to ponder and digest for myself or for being a better community member. i have met new teachers thru Ned & Nick, i have found comfort in familiar beloved voices and authors, i've even gone on to be a counselor at Experience camps because of this program. i am never alone as long as i am in this community, even if just thru my l... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ancestor_intraining
    United States2 months ago
  • Great guests!

    I love the conversations on this podcast! Guests are amazing. I wish Ned spoke less and made more room for his guests to speak.

    Still a podcast I keep coming back to.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DRoswell
    United States2 months ago

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The podcast is described as a lifeline for those navigating their personal losses and seeking community support.
Many listeners express gratitude for the normalizing nature of discussions around death and grief.
Feedback indicates a desire for more balance between host and guest speaking time during discussions.
Listeners appreciate the diverse and thoughtful guests, noting the emotional depth of conversations.
Often cited as an essential resource for processing grief, with a strong sense of community.

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Megan Falley - Earthside Responsibility
Q: Is this okay? Are you okay right now?
I feel really grateful to go anywhere we go, to end up wherever we end up.
Megan Falley - Earthside Responsibility
Q: How do you want to be with me in this conversation?
I love to be able to talk about Andrea.
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.

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Focused on the themes of mortality and grief, this podcast creates a nurturing space where listeners can engage with the often difficult conversations surrounding death. Featuring guests from diverse backgrounds, including poetry, psychology, and spirituality, each episode tackles the intersection of creativity and loss, emphasizing connection and community in the inevitable experience of grief. Unique in its ability to normalize discussions about dying, the series encourages listeners to reflect on life's precious moments through emotional storytelling and personal narratives, offering solace and insight to those grappling with their own experiences of loss.

The conversations are framed around individual stories and broader societal impli... more

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