About this episode
Shea Petaja and Dana Black discuss the complexities of grief, motherhood, and comedy in a heartfelt and humorous conversation.
What happens when two podcaster's with theatrical training take the mic to talk about death, moms and comedy? You won't know until you listen! Join me and fellow podcaster and actor, Dana Black on this lively episode where Dana reveals WHY she created her podcast, "I Swear on my Mother's Grave" to process the complicated relationship with her dead mother. As an actor, she takes off the mask and turns on the mic to ask the grief community the hard questions she is facing. It's beautiful, heartfelt and hilarious. No topic is off limits between us ... In this episode, I share some of my own complicated grief in our banter. You'll laugh, cry and perhaps ... cringe. If you want to listen to Dana's podcast go HERE! www.danablack.org This podcast is sponsored by our lovely friends at Michael's Place, a grief support center in Traverse City, Michigan. You can learn more about their FREE services at www.mymichaelsplace.net
People in this episode
Guest: Dana Black
Topics covered
- death
- moms
- comedy
- grief
- relationships
Keywords
- theatrical training
- podcasting
- grief community
Sponsors
Michael's Place
Mentioned in this episode
Products: I Swear on my Mother's Grave
Books & works: I Swear on my Mother's Grave
Places: Traverse City, Michigan
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