Don’t Kill the Messenger dives deep into the careers of Hollywood’s most influential voices including executives and filmmakers alike. Hosted by entertainment research expert Kevin Goetz, the interviews are more than story-sharing, they are intimate conversations between friends and a powerful filmmaking masterclass. Discover what it really takes to bring your favorite movies to life. Find Don’t Kill the Messenger on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. Learn how movies begin, ...
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Your Frequency Shift Hosted by Nick & Karis Vonpitt This is a podcast for high-performing humans who’ve outgrown surface-level success and are ready to recalibrate life, leadership, and love from the inside out. Nick and Karis - partners in life, business, and transformation - guide you through intimate, unscripted conversations about nervous system rewiring, relational polarity, embodied parenting, trauma integration, soulful business, and what it actually takes to build a life you don’t ne ...
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Official weekly podcast of Ami Kozak! Best shmooze in the game.
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Remember the last time you tried to talk about grief and suddenly everyone left the room? Grief Out Loud is opening up this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. We bring you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with bereavement professionals. Platitude and cliché-free, we promise! Grief Out Loud is hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by The Dougy Center for Grieving Children ...
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Things don't always go smoothly in a relationship. So the KX morning team of JP, Lauren and Husker Nick are here to help couples air their grievances. But it's never as easy as wrong vs right. And often hysterical.
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Nerd Flix & Chill is a podcast discussing a variety of topics in the world of film and television. From Game of Thrones to Star Wars and beyond, Nick and Kari bring you their unique take on all things geek.
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A podcast about coding, education, and mastery. We'll interview current Launch School students, employers in the tech sector, and industry veterans to talk about how to succeed on a journey to mastery and becoming a professional software engineer. Conversations will revolve around learning, programming, expertise, study habits and many other topics related to mastery based learning.
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Two blokes, Mark & Andre talking about the world's favourite confectioneries.
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Demystifying the Mossad with Ex-Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen
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1:09:23Former Mossad director Yossi Cohen joins Ami’s House for an unprecedented conversation about Charlie Kirk's assassination, Israel’s failures on October 7th, and conspiracy theories. (For Yossi's response to our questions about Jeffery Epstein, check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/amishouse/posts) In this episode, we dig into: 🔴 What the M…
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Stacey Sher (Acclaimed Producer) on Pulp Fiction, Jersey Films, and Movies That Changed the Culture
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46:52Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with two-time Academy Award-nominated producer Stacey Sher, the creative force behind some of Hollywood's most unconventional and influential films. From executive producing Pulp Fiction to producing Django Unchained, Out of Sight, Erin Brockovich, Get…
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Responding to Max Blumenthal’s Disturbing Charlie Kirk Conspiracies
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30:46In this important conversation in the week following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Ami and Mike sit down to discuss a disturbing episode of Tim Dillon, where Max Blumenthal laid out a half-baked theory on how Bibi Netanyahu was somehow related to Charlie Kirk. This is not about antisemitism. This is about the West, and the decline of our share…
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Now I’m An Adult Orphan: Tyler Feder On Dancing At The Pity Party, Again
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47:44When Tyler Feder was 19, her mom died of cancer, an experience she captured years later in her bestselling graphic memoir Dancing at the Pity Party. In the years since, Tyler has described herself as a “dead mom person” - reflecting just how much of her life was shaped by the death of her mother. But this past winter, Tyler’s dad also died, adding …
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EP27: Presence Over Performance: Redefining Masculinity with Gareth Were
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36:53Welcome back to The Frequency Podcast - where performance meets presence, and business becomes a spiritual practice. In today’s episode, Nick is joined by Gareth Were, father, founder of Pie Me Cafe Endenich , and a man who’s walked the path from burnout to embodied leadership. Together, they explore the invisible weight many men carry -the need to…
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SHAKEN: Charlie Kirk's Assassination– with Dinesh D'Souza
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31:23We sat with author and filmmaker @dineshdsouza to share thoughts and feelings after the tragic and disturbing assasination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025. We discuss his new movie about October 7th, American on the 24th anniversary of 9/11, and how we should think about free speech in the wake of Charlie's targeted attack.🙏🏼 Support on Patre…
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Rabbit Heart - A Mother's Murder, A Daughter's Story
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1:08:33In 1986, when Kristine S. Ervin was eight years old, her mother was abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered in Oklahoma. Decades later, Kristine tells her story in Rabbit Heart - A Mother's Murder, A Daughter's Story, a memoir weaves together her fragmented childhood memories, growing up with grief, and then as an adult, reckoning with the painf…
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Dick Cook (Powerhouse Hollywood Executive & Former Studio Chief) on His Journey from Disney Ride Operator to Running Walt Disney Studios
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46:40Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Dick Cook, the former Chairman of Walt Disney Studios known as "the filmmaker's Chairman." From his humble start as a Disneyland train operator to running one of Hollywood's most successful studios, Dick shares how his Bakersfield roots and team-o…
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In this emergency episode of Ami’s House, we break down the viral clip of Congressman Richie Torres on The Adam Friedland Show. Was Torres unfairly painted as cold and unfeeling, or was Adam manipulating the moment? We explore how comedy, editing, and dishonest framing may have shaped the reaction to this spectacle— and what it reveals about Jewish…
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Are We Pushing Our Last Friends Away? With Karys Rhea
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1:09:19In this episode of Ami’s House, we sit down with journalist Karys Rhea to ask a hard question: Are we alienating the last allies Israel has left on the American Right? From the rise of “woke right” factions, to the fallout of October 7, to the mainstreaming of antisemitism in conservative spaces — we explore how the pro-Israel camp risks losing sup…
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Relief With Some Grief - When An Abusive Parent Dies
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32:49When someone dies, the story is often one of sadness, longing, and loss. But what happens when the person who died was also someone who caused great harm? For Kathy, who was sexually and emotionally abused by her father, his death when she was 11 brought more relief than grief. In this conversation, Kathy shares how her early experiences with grief…
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Comedian Danny Lobell! (Summer Throwback Release)
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1:13:49As the Summer winds down we thought we'd release a more lighthearted conversation about comedy, Israel, and the creative process with one of our favorite comedians, Danny Lobell. If you've been a listener since the Buckle Up days, you'll appreciate this one. Check out Danny Lobell's new comedy special on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detai…
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Basil Iwanyk (Acclaimed Producer & Former Studio Exec) on Jersey Grit, Building Thunder Road Films, and Mastering Independent Producing at Scale
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54:19Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Thunder Road Films founder Basil Iwanyk, the producer behind some of the most engaging films of the last two decades. From The Town and Sicario to the game-changing John Wick franchise, Basil's films have redefined modern action cinema while earni…
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Capstone 2026 Updates: Adapting to a Changing Market
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1:02:47Launch School has been investing in students and AI while adapting to the evolving software engineering landscape. In this episode, we sit down with Chris to discuss what Capstone students can expect in 2026. Tune in for a discussion on: Moving from three Capstone cohorts per year to two New open source initiatives and internship opportunities to h…
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She Helped Get AOC Elected... Now She Has a Warning For Zohran Voters– Lucy Biggers from The Free Press
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58:37Lucy Biggers once campaigned for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, spotting her influence before anyone else. Today, she’s sounding the alarm about AOC’s political heir, Zohran Mamdani. In this candid conversation, we explore why Zohran Mamdani’s message resonates with so many — including people like us — and why his solutions fall short. From housing cost…
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Arab-On-Arab Violence: Where's the Global Outrage? With Druze Israeli (and former IDF Special Forces) Mansor Ashkar
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1:09:40→ Israeli Druze former special forces officer Mansur Ashkar reveals the shocking truth about what's happening to his people in Syria right now - and why the world is staying silent. In 1948, two Arab communities made opposite choices that changed everything. One chose the "Blood Covenant" with Israel. The other chose eternal war. Today, one communi…
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#CouplesTherapy The One with the PremonitionsBy KX 96.9
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Donald Petrie (Veteran Movie and Television Director) on Comedy Directing, Family Legacy, & the Power of Audience Testing
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45:53Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz welcomes director Donald Petrie, the American Film Institute Fellow whose romantic comedies have grossed hundreds of millions worldwide. From launching Julia Roberts in Mystic Pizza to directing Sandra Bullock in Miss Congeniality and pairing Jack Lemmon with Wa…
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Befriending Grief: Why She's Your Guide, Not Your Enemy – Dr. Jamie Eaddy
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56:54How do we move from seeing grief as something to fix or overcome, to understanding it as a lifelong companion and guide? In this conversation with Rev. Dr. Jamie Eaddy CT, CTP - educator, death doula, founder of Thoughtful Transitions, and creative force behind The Ratchet Grief Project® - she invites us to reimagine grief as a friend who helps us …
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One Last Stroller Walk - Navigating Pet Loss
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1:03:13Welcome to a special "podcast takeover" episode. This week, Lindsey Whissel Fenton, creator of Speaking Grief and Learning Grief, steps in to interview Jana. Their conversation centers on Jana's beloved Boston Terrier, Captain, who died in December 2024 at the age of 15. Lindsey understands this heartache well, as her own sweet dog, Birch, died in …
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7.30.25 Samantha & Jake and the Wedding Non-Invite
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18:10#CouplesTherapy The One with the Non-InviteBy KX 96.9
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Famine in Gaza? The Hardest Conversation We've Ever Had.
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57:18In this challenging episode of Amy's House, Ami Kozak and Michael Weber tackle the most difficult conversations around rising antisemitism, the Gaza conflict, and media manipulation. We break down a viral antisemitic clip from Fresh and Fit podcast, examine how mainstream platforms are amplifying dangerous rhetoric, and discuss the controversial Ne…
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Does Intent Matter When It Comes To Violence? Unpacking the Druze Massacre in Syria (with special guest Officer Brandon Tatum)
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1:18:14Ami and Michael break down the horrific violence against the Druze community in Syria and why it's being ignored while every Israeli action gets scrutinized. Plus: Was Netanyahu's Nelk Boys appearance a strategic disaster?What We Cover:✅ The brutal Syria footage that's getting ZERO media attention✅ Why the Druze community's story matters for unders…
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Where do you draw the line between fair criticism of Israel and outright antisemitism? We recap the events at Turning Point USA SAS 2025 this past week, where Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelley, and Dave Smith made headlines for their flirtations with antisemitic rhetoric. In this UNFILTERED discussion, we dive deep into the cultural battlefield where an…
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Special Episode: The Art of Audience Test Screening Focus Groups in the Filmmaking Process
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53:48Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz brings together three of his top focus group moderators from Screen Engine to reveal the secrets behind their craft during the filmmaking stage of movie testing. Terri Cavanaugh (VP of Qualitative Insights), Ari Virgil-Paige (Executive VP of the Movie Group), an…
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Grieving The Death Of A Child - Susie And Nick Shaw’s Story
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1:04:58When Susie and Nick Shaw’s nine-year-old son William died in a skiing accident, their world shifted permanently. In the six years since that day, they've found ways to carry their grief and stay connected to William, while continuing to honor the boy who inspired so much good in their lives and in their community. In this deeply moving conversation…
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Are NYC Jews overreacting to Zohran Mamdani? (ft. Shabbos Kestenbaum)
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1:11:48After Zohran Mamdani's stunning victory in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary, the Jewish community is raising serious concerns. But can they articulate why? In this deep dive, we break down the real issues behind the headlines and explain what many are struggling to put into words.From his socialist economic policies to his stance on Israel, from …
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“We Just Kept Going” - Two Sisters, Twenty Years After Their Mom Was Killed
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59:45Jessie was 21. Molly was 11. Two days after their joint birthdays, their mom, Jill, was murdered by Molly’s father. In the hours, days, and years that followed, there was little room for grief. Jessie and Molly were expected to keep going — and they did. But that forward momentum came at a cost. It’s been nearly 20 years, and only recently have Jes…
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Michael Uslan (Originator & Executive Producer of the Batman movie franchise) on his role as Batman’s Batman and his journey
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53:14Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Michael Uslan, the originator and executive producer of the Batman and Batman-related movie universe, who turned his childhood passion for comic books into Hollywood gold. As an avid comic book collector and Batman superfan, Uslan is proof that fo…
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Was America's Attack on Iran Justified? We Get ACTUAL Answers from Yaron Brook and Elan Journo
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1:14:38The Middle East debate has devolved into partisan hackery and anti-Israel propaganda. Finally, we're bringing REAL expertise to the conversation that everyone is talking about but nobody truly understands. Our Guests: Yaron Brook and Elan Journo from the Ayn Rand Institute - the experts who've been sounding the alarm about Iran for DECADES while po…
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Note: If you watched yesterday's Mamdani episode (ft. Olivia Reingold of The Free Press ) and were confused about why we never discussed Mamdani and Olivia Reingold wasn't there, it's because the wrong video was uploaded! That has been fixed. You can find the Olivia interview here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0o5jl6ufI7aA24JdCbdLZa The entire …
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🚨 Can NYC Survive a Socialist Mayor? The Free Press' Olivia Reingold on Zohran Mamdani
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37:46Note: The wrong video was uploaded on June 25th! This episode now features the correct interview with Olivia Reingold. Could Zohran Mamdani ACTUALLY be NYC's next mayor? Join us for on-the-ground reporting from NYC’s Democratic primary Election Day as we dive deep into the surprising rise of Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old socialist and former Studen…
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It Opened Me Up To Love - Danielle LaRock
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1:00:21How do you keep your heart open to love after it's been broken apart by grief? Danielle LaRock was just 19 when her father died of a heart attack. In 2022, her partner Ian died suddenly. Then, in 2024, her beloved dog Blue died, and with Blue went many shared memories of time spent with Ian. The experience of loving and being loved by Ian opened up…
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How They Died Matters, A Daughter's Story - Kari Lyons-Price, MSW
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50:40Sometimes we can't really begin to understand grief - ours or anyone else's - if we don't have space to talk about the death. The context surrounding how someone died matters and can shape our grief in meaningful ways. This was true for Kari Lyons-Price, MSW, who was a caregiver for her parents, Hal and Sylvia, for many years. They died three years…
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Jerry Bruckheimer (Producer) on Making Blockbusters, Audience Testing, and 50+ Years in Hollywood
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43:22Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with legendary producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the mastermind behind billion-dollar blockbusters, including Top Gun, Pirates of the Caribbean, Bad Boys, Beverly Hills Cop, and the television shows CSI, The Amazing Race, and Fire Country. Bruckheimer shares…
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Are Isolationists PUSHING America Into a War with Iran? An Interview with Mark Dubowitz
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1:03:44In this episode of Ami’s House, we dive into why American isolationists are misreading the Iran conflict and, in doing so, undermining their own objectives. Featuring an insightful conversation with Mark Dubowitz– CEO of non-profit thinktank Foundation for Defense of Democracies– we unpack the pitfalls of isolationist rhetoric, explore on-the-groun…
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In this episode, Camila returns to Grief Out Loud six years after her first appearance to share how grief continues to evolve. What began with the sudden loss of her mother at age 21 has now expanded to include the ongoing grief of caregiving for her father, who is living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Camila discusses the unique challenges…
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Reactions: Natasha Hausdorff on PiersMorgan. Have We Entered a 3rd Phase of Israel/Gaza PR War?
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46:31We discuss Natasha Hausdorff’s recent appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored, where she and Dave Smith ALMOST debated key aspects of international law, civilian impact, and media coverage of the Israel–Gaza conflict, until they both bullied Natasha into silence.Whether you watched that Piers Morgan segment or are hearing about it for the first time,…
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Arnold Rifkin (Legendary Agent & Producer) on Hollywood Deal-Making and His Life-Changing Relationship with Bruce Willis
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45:36Send Kevin a Text Message In this episode of Don't Kill the Messenger, host Kevin Goetz sits down with Arnold Rifkin, the legendary talent agent who pioneered the concept of a total talent agency and helped build one of Hollywood's most recognizable action stars. From founding Triad Artists to leading William Morris's film division and producing bl…
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When Death Is Scheduled – Mark Chesnut On Grieving His Sister
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39:30In this deeply personal episode, Mark Chesnut returns to Grief Out Loud to share his experience of losing his sister Glynn to ovarian cancer. Glynn chose medical aid in dying after nearly four years of treatment, giving Mark and his family the unusual experience of knowing when death would occur. This conversation explores the complexity of "schedu…
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