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 assets.
Episodes
58 episodes
What Modern Death Preparation Really Looks Like | Melissa Meadow
What if the way we’ve been taught to “handle” death is actually keeping us disconnected from the very thing we need most: closure, participation, and meaning?
What Happens When You Choose Truth Over Silence | Mirtha Pena
What if the grief of losing someone didn’t have to be compounded by chaos, unanswered questions, and a digital life that won’t shut off?
What Happens to Your Crypto if You Die | Marimer Cruz
Do you know what happens to your crypto, life insurance, and long-term care plan if no one you love can access the right documents when you die?
What Happens to Your Crypto if You Die | Marimer Cruz
Do you know what happens to your crypto, life insurance, and long-term care plan if no one you love can access the right documents when you die?
How to Use Psychedelics to Face Death with Clarity | Christine Caldwell
Facing death doesn’t just raise medical questions—it opens up deep emotional, spiritual, and existential ones, too.
How One Farewell Can Transform a Lifetime of Grief | Estrella Quiroz
When loss reshapes your life, what do you choose to build from it?
The Brutal Costs When Families Fail to Plan | David Edey
What happens when your “final gift” to your family is actually a legal and emotional mess?
The Conversation No One Wants to Have, Until It’s Too Late | Paula Harris
We all know we should plan for the inevitable — yet most of us avoid it until crisis hits.
New Ways to Remember through Memorial Jewelry | David Trump & Sébastien Roy
What if you could carry your loved one’s memory — quite literally — close to your heart?
HR That Heals: The Future of Human Care at Workplace | Mercedes Sullivan
What if the future of work wasn’t just about efficiency — but empathy?
End-of-Life Planning Through a Project Manager’s Lens | Mark Rozner
What happens when you look at death, dying, and legacy the same way you would approach a major project?
Embalming Expert: The Shocking Future of Funerals Nobody Expected | Joe’l Simone Anthony
What does compassionate, culturally aware death care look like in a digital world?
Embalming Expert: The Shocking Future of Funerals Nobody Expected | Joél Simone Maldonado
What does compassionate, culturally aware death care look like in a digital world?
How Funeral Director Explains the Future of Death Tech & Ai | Matthew J. Grieco
Making that first call to a funeral director can feel overwhelming.
Can AI Preserve Our Consciousness After Death? A Conversation with Joshua Orsak
What if your digital self could outlive your physical body?
Can AI Preserve Our Consciousness After Death? | Joshua Orsak
What if your digital self could outlive your physical body?
How to Avoid Digital Scams in an Ai Era | Kurtis Baker
If the thought of estate planning, digital security, or talking with aging parents makes you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone.
Death Bed Estate Planning | Greg Barnsdale
In this heartfelt episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki Weiss speaks with Greg Barnsdale: author, funeral director, and financial insider.
Everything You Need to Know about Ai Death Doula | Symon Braun Freck
In this thought-provoking episode of the Death & Dying in the Digital Age podcast, host Niki Weiss sits down with death tech innovator Symon Braun Freck to
Terramation: How Human Composting Is Transforming Death Into Life | Brienna Smith
What if your final act could give life back to the earth?
Social Security Secrets: Safeguard Your Legacy & Family's Future | Bob Goldberg, CFP
What happens to your Social Security when life takes an unexpected turn?
From Griever to Grief Expert | Michelle Desmond, MBA, MS
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss welcomes Michelle Desmond, MBA, MS.
From Griever to Grief Expert | Michelle Desmond
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss welcomes Michelle Desmond, a former corporate executive turned thanatologist, to
Lost Stories & Last Goodbyes: Transforming Grief into Legacy | Su Park
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki welcomes Su Park, founder of Amori, a groundbreaking emotional legacy app helping parents
Everything You Need to Know About Lady Bird Deeds | Michelangelo Mortellaro, Esq
In this must-listen episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki chats with estate planning attorney and viral TikTok educator Michaelangelo
Stoke Doctor's Urgent Plea: Why You Must Create Advance Care Plan | Michael Madison, MD
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki sits down with Dr.
Stroke Doctor's Urgent Plea: Why You Must Create an Advance Care Plan | Michael Madison, MD
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki sits down with Dr.
How to DIY Your Will or Trust | Cody Barbo
In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki talks with Cody Barbo, CEO and founder of Trust & Will, the nation’s leading online estate planning
My STUFF - What Happens After I'm Dead | Ray Nugent
In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki chats with expert estate appraiser Ray Nugent from Value Pros about the critical importance of estate
Dying Young with a Family | Crista Hermance, Esq
In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki sits down with Crista Hermance, Esq, widely known as the Estate Planning Mom
Honoring Our Pets in Their Final Days | Dr. Faith Banks
In this powerful episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki welcomes Dr.
Why Everyone Dies—And How to Prepare for It | Marianne Matzo
In this powerful episode of Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki sits down with Dr.
Why Everyone Dies—And How to Prepare for It | Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN
In this powerful episode of Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki sits down with Dr.
How to Navigate the Password Sh*t Show | David Cox
In this eye-opening episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, Niki sits down with YouTube tech expert David Cox to tackle one of the most overlooked
Dying to Learn about Medicare | Sylvia Gordon
In this insightful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss sits down with Sylvia Gordon, an expert in Medicare, Social Security, and estate
Dying to Learn about Medicare
In this insightful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss sits down with Sylvia Gordon, an expert in Medicare, Social Security, and estate
Using a Death Doula to Support Your Soul's Journey | Christopher Robbins
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss dives into the transformative journey of Christopher Robbins, founder of Soul Degree
Using a Death Doula to Support Your Soul's Journey
In this powerful episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss dives into the transformative journey of Christopher Robbins, founder of Soul Degree
How to Protect Your Business and IP in Case of Death | David Postolski
In this insightful episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki Weiss is joined by corporate and intellectual property attorney David Postolski to
How to Protect Your Business and IP in Case of Death
In this insightful episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki Weiss is joined by corporate and intellectual property attorney David Postolski to
Gamifying End-of-Life Conversations
In this episode, host Niki interviews Lisa Pahl, LCSW and co-creator of the Death Deck—a card game designed to make difficult conversations about death
Death and Dying in the Digital Age Trailer
They say we die twice: once when we take our last breath and again when our name is spoken for the final time.
Creating Legacy Through Music
In this episode of the Digital Legacy Podcast, host Niki Weiss explores the profound intersection of music therapy, end-of-life care, and lasting legacies with
Dating After Death: Finding Love After Unexpected Loss
In this episode, we explore the deeply personal journey of dating after loss with relationship expert Whitney Kobrin, who shares her own transformative story
A Futurist's Take on Ethics and the Evolution of Death Tech
Join us as we slide into the world of death technology and digital legacies with Dr.
Digital Vaults Explained: Protecting People, Places, Things, and Documents
In an era where our lives are increasingly digital, what happens to important documents, accounts, and assets when an emergency strikes?
How to Protect Your People, Places, Things, and Docs When You’re Gone | Glenn Shimkus
In this episode of Death & Dying in the Digital Age, host Nikki chats with Glenn Shimkus, founder of Prisidio and former DocuSign executive, about the urgent
The Rise of Natural Burials and Eco-Friendly Farewells
Discover the growing movement that's revolutionizing how we think about our final farewell.
Divorce and Death: Planning for Life’s Toughest Transitions
What do divorce and death have in common? More than you might think.
The Unique Gift of the Memoir
What stories do you have to leave behind?
End-of-Life Investigations with Michael Zwick, The Probate P.I.
Ever wondered what happens when someone dies without clear heirs or their assets seem to vanish into thin air?
Unclaimed Assets When You Die | Michael Zwick The Probate PI
In this powerful episode of Death and Dying in a Digital Age, host Niki chats with special guest Michael Zwick, a licensed private investigator specializing in
Death and Business Continuity
When tragedy strikes at work, are you prepared for the aftermath?
Retaining Digital Assets After Death
In this episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age, host Niki Weiss delves into the often-overlooked world of digital legacies with tech expert Jacki Roach.
Beyond the Coffin
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a modern funeral home?
Preplan Your Funeral
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a modern funeral home?
Medical Aid in Dying: My Best Friend's Journey | Bradley Berman
Welcome to the first episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age!
How to Tell an End-of-Life Story
Welcome to the first episode of Death and Dying in the Digital Age!