
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 121 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthReligion & SpiritualityHealth & Fitness | |||

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