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David Ferrugio
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  • 210 - When Life Gives You 6 Months to Live | Grace Wethor
    When Grace Wethor was 13, she was told she had six months to live. Ten years later, she’s not only alive—she’s thriving, advocating, creating, and inspiring thousands with her story.For more on Grace Wethor: www.thegracewethor.comIn this intimate episode of DEAD Talks, Grace dives into:What it was like to be given an 8% survival rateWhy living became scarier than dyingThe loneliness, bullying, and unexpected beauty in diagnosisHow she transformed her pain into power and her story into purposeHer fight for pediatric cancer awareness in Washington D.C.This episode will shift your perspective on life, death, grief, time, and what it means to truly live.🔔 Follow the show and leave a review to support more vulnerable, real conversations about grief, mortality, and meaning.Join the ⁠⁠DEAD Talk Patreon⁠⁠ for only $5/mo to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features. "Dead Dad Club" & "Dead Mom Club" hats and shirts: ⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping:👉 ⁠⁠https://deadtalks.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠10% off Neurogum⁠⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus. Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: ⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠⁠⁠All links to everything DEAD Talks⁠⁠ DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠
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  • 209 - He Survived Jumping Off the Golden Gate Bridge | Kevin Hines
    In this deeply moving episode of DEAD Talks, David Ferrugio is joined by mental health advocate and suicide survivor Kevin Hines, one of the few people to survive a jump from the Golden Gate Bridge. Kevin opens up about the moment he believed he had to end his life—and the revelation that he was wrong. Together, they explore the mental health crisis, the power of hope, and how gut health, stigma, trauma, and resilience all play a role in suicide prevention.This episode is a raw, honest, and life-saving conversation that touches on:The truth about suicidal ideationWhy gut health is connected to mental healthThe importance of listening over fixingThe ripple effect of suicide on loved onesHow we can better support people before it’s too lateIf you're struggling, know someone who is, or want to better understand the signs and solutions, this is an episode that needs to be heard.Resources & Kevin’s Links: ⁠beacons.ai/kevinhinesstory⁠ Subscribe & share this episode to help normalize life-saving conversations.Join the ⁠⁠DEAD Talk Patreon⁠⁠ for only $5/mo to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features. "Dead Dad Club" & "Dead Mom Club" hats and shirts: ⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping:👉 ⁠⁠https://deadtalks.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠10% off Neurogum⁠⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus. Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: ⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠⁠⁠All links to everything DEAD Talks⁠⁠ DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠
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  • 208 - What Nobody Tells You About Pet Loss | Rainbow Bridge Raina
    Grief isn’t just for people. In this heartfelt episode of DEAD Talks, host David Ferrugio sits down with Jackie, a pet loss companion known as Rainbow Bridge Reyna, to explore the deep, often unspoken pain of losing a beloved pet. From the soul-level bond she had with her dog Riley, to the complex emotions of anticipatory grief and euthanasia, Jackie opens up about why pet loss can be just as profound as losing a person. If you’ve ever struggled with the grief of losing a dog, cat, or animal companion—or are supporting someone who is—this episode is a powerful reminder that your pain is valid, and you are not alone.For more on Rainbow follow her on Instagram @rainbowbridgeraina Topics include:Grieving your soul dog or catAnticipatory grief and pet cancerThe stigma of mourning a petEuthanasia, afterlife, and the Rainbow BridgeHow to support others through pet lossWhether you're in the middle of loss or reflecting on a beloved pet’s memory, this conversation offers comfort, relatability, and a new perspective on love, grief, and healing.Join the ⁠DEAD Talk Patreon⁠ for only $5/mo to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features. "Dead Dad Club" & "Dead Mom Club" hats and shirts: ⁠Shop Here⁠Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping:👉 ⁠https://deadtalks.myshopify.com/⁠10% off Neurogum⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus. Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: ⁠Shop Here⁠ ⁠All links to everything DEAD Talks⁠ DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ + ⁠more⁠⁠⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠
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  • 207 - What Happens When a Husband Becomes a Father Alone? | CJ Infantino
    He had to learn to raise his kids alone after losing his wife. CJ Infantino shares the raw truth of losing both his wife and estranged father, becoming a solo dad to three kids, and how grief, anger, and identity crisis shaped his life. From anticipatory grief and mental health battles to healing through primal screams, somatic therapy, and dark humor, this is an unfiltered look at what it means to truly live after devastating loss.For more on today's guest:⁠UNVOICED: Connected in Grief⁠Instagram: ⁠@cjinfantino⁠ & ⁠@unvoicedco⁠TikTok: ⁠@unvoiced_grieftalks⁠Join the ⁠⁠DEAD Talk Patreon⁠⁠ for only $5/mo to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features. "Dead Dad Club" & "Dead Mom Club" hats and shirts: ⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping:👉 ⁠⁠https://deadtalks.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠10% off Neurogum⁠⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus. Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: ⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠⁠⁠All links to everything DEAD Talks⁠⁠ DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠⁠
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  • 206 - Questioning Life After Death | Trae Crowder
    Comedian Trae Crowder joins DEAD Talks Podcast for an unexpectedly deep and honest conversation about death, grief, religion, anxiety, psychedelic therapy, and the vivid dream that shifted his entire perspective on life after loss.We cover everything from the passing of his grandfather and father, growing up in rural Tennessee, confronting nothingness, and questioning the afterlife — all through the lens of humor and existential curiosity.Trae Crowder: ⁠www.traecrowder.com⁠⁠@officialtraecrowder⁠ on InstagramIf you’ve ever wondered what a smart, skeptical comic really thinks about death, this one’s for you.🔥 Topics Covered:- Death and dying as an atheist- Ketamine therapy and anxiety- Spiritual dreams and signs from the dead- Grief, trauma, and comedy as healing- Why belief (or lack of it) mattersJoin the ⁠⁠DEAD Talk Patreon⁠⁠ for only $5/mo to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features. "Dead Dad Club" & "Dead Mom Club" hats and shirts: ⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping:👉 ⁠⁠https://deadtalks.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠10% off Neurogum⁠⁠ made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus. Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: ⁠⁠Shop Here⁠⁠⁠⁠All links to everything DEAD Talks⁠⁠ DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ + ⁠⁠more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠⁠
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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio normalizes the conversation around death. Each new guest shares their experience with death in a way that shatters the ”don’t talk about it” taboo. It’s the one thing we all share in common, so let’s talk about.
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