Death by Positivity Podcast
In a world that often shies away from discussing mortality, ’Death by Positivity’ is your guide to a more enlightened perspective on the one thing we all have in common: death. Join me, Jenny Marshall - a social rebel for death positivity in Northern Ireland, alongside my wonderful guests as we challenge the taboo around death and dying, with the hope of enticing you to become ’death positive’. ”People who are death positive believe that it is not morbid or taboo to speak openly about death. They see honest conversations about death & dying as the cornerstone of a healthy society.” - The Order of the Good Death In each episode, we’ll navigate this subject with thought-provoking conversations, expert insights, and personal stories from those who are connected to or involved with death and dying here in Northern Ireland.
Episodes
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Stewart Holden, Humanist Funeral Celebrant joins me to chat about the increase in people from Northern Ireland, choosing 'Humanist Ceremonies' to celebrate their lives or the lives of their loved ones when they die.
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
In this exciting first episode of the Death by Positivity Podcast, Sarah McLaughlin, Executive Director for Health Programmes at Agewell talks to us about the pioneering 'Funeral Festival' that they held in Ballymena in November 2022.
About Me . . .
Hi, I'm Jenny, a death positive social rebel from Northern Ireland.
I am passionate about encouraging people to have open conversations about death and dying, as well as challenging people to think about what they would like their end of life to look like.
This podcast will jump into conversations with local individuals who are connected to or interested in challenging the stigma around death and dying