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Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
NDE Expert Peter Fenwick Left a Legacy That Continues to Inspire
The neuropsychiatrist, who died at 89, normalized near-death experiences
Near-death experiences remain mysterious phenomena, despite their relatively common nature. Yet building on Peter Fenwick’s groundbreaking work, a growing number of scholars in the scientific community are beginning to accept that NDEs are worth studying and can reveal new insights … Continue reading
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“Briefly Perfectly Human” by Alua Arthur
A death doula explores what it means to live life authentically while facing mortality
Alua Arthur’s authenticity is hard-earned. And in “Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End,” she shares her own life journey as encouragement for readers to embrace their unique, genuine lives – before it’s too … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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“Winter” by Megan Fernandes
Delving into the depths of winter brings us closer to death
One winter, I became very quiet and saw my life. It was February and outside in the city streets, snow fell but would not collect.
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How to Comfort A Dying Loved One
End-of-life expert Dr. Marianne Matzo explains some simple ways to offer solace
Dr. Marianne Matzo first became interested in working with the dying during her Ph.D. program, when she was exploring whether people were considering long-term care and how they would pay for it. A friend told her that she would commit … Continue reading
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US Overdose Deaths are Trending Downward
Fewer Americans are dying by drug overdose post-pandemic, CDC says
While drug overdoses continue to claim nearly 100,000 U.S. lives annually, experts are finding hope in the fact that overdose deaths are now trending downward.
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“I Can Never Say Goodbye” by The Cure
The iconic band’s first album in 16 years explores aging, death and loss
Fans of The Cure from the ‘80s and ‘90s will not be disappointed with their latest endeavor – an aching, melancholic album of eight tunes titled “Songs of a Lost World.” Frontman and songwriter Robert Smith wanders the valleys of … Continue reading
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