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Death and Dying in the Digital Age

They say we die twice: once when we take our last breath and again when our name is spoken for the final time. But in today"s world, there"s a third passing to consider - our digital death. Welcome to Death and Dying in the Digital Age, a podcast that explores the uncharted territory of our online afterlife. Join host Niki Weiss each week as she navigates the complexities of end-of-life planning, from safeguarding your individual legacy to ensuring your loved ones can access your important digital

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00:34:00

What Does a Peaceful Exit Mean to You | Sarah Cavanaugh

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/10/06

When the doctors said there was nothing more they could do, Sarah Cavanaugh didn't know to ask her mother what she wanted next. That moment became the start of her life's work.In this episode, Sarah, author and creator of Peaceful Exit, joins host Niki Weiss to talk about the conversations families never have, why avoiding them pulls families apart, and how to start them before it's too late.In this episode:The three parts of peace at the end of life: relationships, possessions and the bodyThe

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00:36:27

Grief Does Not Specify Species | Koryn Greenspan

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/09/29

A dog dies and the person is told it was just a dog. The grief does not work that way, and neither does the law.In this episode, Koryn Greenspan, founder of The Parted Paw and a Certified Pet Loss and Grief Specialist, ACC-ICF coach, and Certified End-of-Life Pet Doula, joins host Niki Weiss to talk about why pet loss is treated as lesser grief, the decisions worth making before the last day arrives, and what it costs people at work when their grief is not recognized as grief.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN-

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00:03:34

Your Life Is a House of Cards | Niki Weiss

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/09/24

Your life is a house of cards. Legal, financial, physical and digital pieces all stacked on top of each other. When death, a terminal diagnosis or incapacity hits, one pulled card can bring the whole thing down on the people you love. In this short episode, Niki Weiss explains why death is still a taboo topic, why that makes it one of the most administratively complicated events a family will ever face, and how to plan for it like a project instead of a crisis. In this episode:- The four pillars of

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00:37:32

The Most Expensive Words in Estate Planning | Jorge...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/09/22

"Let me think about it" may be the most expensive sentence in estate planning.Planning in a crisis costs multiples of planning ahead.In this episode, Jorge C. Jorge, a Miami based financial professional who worksin retirement and estate planning, joins host Niki Weiss to talk about thetreasure hunt families face when a plan was never shared, why professionalknowledge does not guarantee personal preparedness, and how to bring the peoplewho will inherit your plan into the room before they need

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36:58

Anyone Can Dispute Your Life Insurance Policy |...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/09/15

A life insurance payout is supposed to be the easy part of an estate. A lawyer who does nothing but denies claims explains why it so often isn't.In this episode, Stephie Prestridge, an attorney and cofounder of Life Claim, a firm devoted exclusively to denied, delayed, and disputed life insurance and accidental death claims, joins host Niki Weiss to explain what actually stops a policy from paying, why a will does not control your life insurance, and how a single dropdown menu on a benefits form

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35:12

The Grief That Starts Before They Die | Terri Chaplin

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/09/08

Nobody brings you a meal until after the funeral. But the grief often startsyears earlier, and most people have no name for what they are feeling.In this episode, Terri Chaplin, a Certified Grief Companion, HeartMathCertified Mentor, and creator of two grief certification programs, joins hostNiki Weiss to talk about anticipatory grief, why it does not prepare you forthe loss, and why the person who is dying and the person caring for them areoften grieving in the same room without either one saying

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37:47

Why Jews Sit Shiva for Seven Days | Rabbi Melanie...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/09/01

Jewish tradition gives mourners seven days where nothing is expected of them except grief. Most of us have nothing like it.In this episode, Rabbi Melanie Levav, executive director of Shomer Collective, and Rebecca Missel, who leads Shiva Circle, join host Niki Weiss to talk about what shiva actually is, why these rituals are getting harder to access, and where technology helps with grief and where it cannot go. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN - What sitting shiva involves and why every ritual in it has a

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34:38

There Won't Be a Great Wealth Transfer | Bryan Walley

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/08/25

Everyone is waiting on the great wealth transfer. Less than half of Americanhomeowners have a will, which means a lot of it goes to probate instead.In this episode, Bryan Walley, cofounder and CEO of Forward Inheritance and arepeat founder with 25+ years in tech and fintech, joins host Niki Weiss totalk about why paperwork gets put off until a crisis forces it, the estatemistakes people make after they think they are done, and what it looks like torun the business of the family like a

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38:08

What Happens to Your Digital Twin When You Die | Dr....

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/08/18

Longevity medicine is building a digital copy of you. Nobody has decided what happens to it after you die.In this episode, Dr. Cory Goldberg, a Toronto plastic surgeon who moved into longevity medicine and founded the Form clinic, joins host Niki Weiss to explain what a digital twin is, why he believes aging is a modifiable disease, and what it means to leave behind something that knows how you think.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN - What a digital twin is and which parts of it exist today versus which are

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29:33

Every Loss Is an Identity Crisis in Disguise | Njeri...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/08/11

StartFragmentWhat happens to your sense of identity when someone you love dies?Grief doesn't only mean losing a person. Sometimes, it means losing a role, a relationship, a routine, even a version of yourself.In this episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, Niki Weiss sits down with Njeri Njuhigu, identity grief and emotional regulation strategist, for a conversation about the often-unspoken connection between grief and identity.After spending 13 years caring for her parents while building a

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22:35

The Caregiving Epidemic Nobody Planned For | Lindsay...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/07/07

Most people do not realize they will become a caregiver until they already are one. By then, the options are much fewer.In this episode, Lindsay Friedman, founder of CareBloom and LT Care Nav, joins host Niki Weiss to walk through the caregiving epidemic, why long-term care costs shock almost everyone, and what a plan put in place at 40 actually looks like compared to scrambling at 80.CHAPTERS0:00 The Caregiving Epidemic Is Hitting Younger Generations Now1:15 How Lindsay went from nursing

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33:09

Estate Planning for the Childfree Community | Bri Conn

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/06/30

Traditional estate planning relies heavily on having children to act as executors and medical decision makers. For the growing population of childfree individuals and solo agers, failing to legally appoint a professional fiduciary means the state will dictate the distribution of your assets. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Bri Conn explains how to structure your estate to avoid leaving wealth to distant relatives and ensure your daily care is managed exactly to your specifications.Key Discussions:The

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38:41

Demystifying the Active Dying Phase | Jill McClennen

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/06/23

When a family member enters hospice care, panic and confusion frequently set in for the primary caregiver. Jill McClennen shares her personal transition from a pastry chef to an end of life educator after navigating her grandmother's cancer diagnosis, shedding light on what it truly means to support a loved one through their final days. Learn how shifting from fear to curiosity can completely transform the caregiving experience.Key Discussions:In this episode, we discuss: Jill's journey from

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37:43

Protecting Your Family from the Probate Nightmare |...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/06/16

Facing the loss of a loved one brings immense emotional strain. That burden is only magnified when surviving family members must navigate the costly and bitter process of probate court. Franco Della Torre shares how modern legal tools can shield your family from financial disputes and ensure your legacy transitions exactly as you intended.Key Discussions:In this episode, we discuss: How starting a difficult conversation about mortality early on can save families from future chaos.In this episode,

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35:55

The Lifelong Roadmap: Special Needs Trusts and...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/06/09

When Julie Hoffman-Hogan became a mother at 22 to a son with Down syndrome, her entire life plan shifted. Now a financial advisor, she uses her decades of lived experience to help other families build secure, long-term care strategies. Today on the Digital Legacy Podcast, we explore the reality of special needs planning, the hidden financial costs of care, and the heavy responsibilities placed on siblings and secondary guardians.In this episode, we discuss:Why parents lose access to their

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34:28

Designing a Digital Tomb: Architect Built Cumulus to...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/06/02

When an architect’s father is given a terminal diagnosis, what does he build? For Alexander Josephson, the answer wasn't a physical mausoleum—it was a digital one. In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, Niki Weiss sits down with Alex, the founder of Cumulus, to discuss the deeply personal journey that led him from designing award-winning brick-and-mortar buildings to creating a 3D digital sanctuary for our memories.Alex shares the story of his father's multiple close brushes with death and

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37:53

The AI Afterlife: Building Your Digital Persona |...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/05/26

What if you could leave behind an interactive, living biography instead of a static box of memories?Most 27-year-olds are not thinking about end-of-life logistics, but as an immigrant navigating America's highly litigious, documentation-heavy estate system, Kate realized early on that waiting for a crisis is a recipe for overwhelming financial and emotional shock.In this visionary episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital Thanatologist, sits down with Kate, a team member at

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38:58

The Solo Ager’s Safety Net: Why You Need a Fiduciary,...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/05/19

What happens when estate planning is procrastinated until the very last minute? The tragic reality is that waiting too long can result in incomplete documents, leaving families stuck in the messy, expensive probate process.In this insightful episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss, Digital Thanatologist, talks with Stephanie Rosso, a psychologist and co-founder of The Best Notary. Stephanie shares her unique perspective on the intersection of trauma, grief, and estate planning, and

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35:18

What happens when the modern business of death paves...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/05/12

In this episode of The Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss sits down with HK, the founder of Eon Woods. They explore the broken, profit-driven funeral industry and HK's mission to marry natural burial with land conservation by bringing "conservation cemeteries" to major metropolitan areas like New York City.From uncovering the real reason cemeteries push you to buy a concrete vault to understanding how the Civil War birthed the modern funeral home, this conversation radically shifts how we

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37:25

The Gamer’s Legacy: Finding Comfort in a Son's...

Death and Dying in the Digital Age ·

2026/05/05

In this deeply moving episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, Niki Weiss sits down with Jonathan Cottor to discuss the incredible life and digital legacy of his son, Ryan. Diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at eight months old and given only until his second birthday to live, Ryan defied the odds and lived until he was seventeen and a half. As an avid gamer, tech nerd, and YouTuber, Ryan built a vibrant digital world that has long outlasted his physical life.Jonathan shares how he navigates

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