Peeking Through Death's Door

Peeking Through Death's Door

From How Do We Deal?! Coping With the Confounding by Dara and Amber

June 20, 2025 · 38 min · Season 3 · Episode 2

About this episode

Dara and Amber confront the topic of death while reflecting on personal losses and societal issues.

As our country spirals deeper into chaos, Dara and Amber continue to cope with the confounding by finding new perspective. This time, they confront the certain yet mysterious fate we all face: death. Dara and Amber reflect on the tragic loss of their dear friend Monica (interviewed last season in her 9th year living with metastatic breast cancer), another friend's need for a life-saving kidney donation, their own experiences with the death of family members... plus black holes, weirdly dark things Dara's kids say, and how 90's fashion was the beginning of the end for our society. Episode resources: - Kidney donation for Joshua Mason (O blood type donor needed): If you are at all interested or know someone who might be, call the Umass Medical Center Transplant team at 508-334-1269, option #4 (living donation), and indicate that you are calling on behalf of Joshua Mason. You can also reach out to Paula Chesley at PdChesley18@gmail.com with any questions. - Theme music by Amanda Zorzi https://open.spotify.com/artist/4W7xuppzxE0ntRhDNncNtU?si=OFaXUyJgQKS91AkpC2YXLg Music by the talented Amanda Zorzi. Find her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4W7xuppzxE0ntRhDNncNtU

People in this episode

Hosts: Dara, Amber

Topics covered

  • death
  • loss
  • kidney donation
  • grief
  • perspective
  • society

Keywords

  • death
  • loss
  • kidney donation
  • grief
  • 90's fashion
  • metastatic breast cancer
  • perspective

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Umass Medical Center

Books & works: 90's fashion

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