© 2024 Iowa Public Radio
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Having difficult conversations about death

Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Death is an inevitable part of life. It's not something most of us like to think about, but putting some plans in place before you need them can make the end of life far more peaceful for you and your loved ones.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, experts discuss the stigma around death and offer advice on how to prepare for the inevitable.

Guests:

  • Kerri Hays, death doula anddeath educatorbased in Des Moines
  • Lauren Carroll, death educatorand former funeral director
  • Dr. Bryan Struck, director of Supportive and Palliative Care Program, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  • Denise M. Hill, associate professor of practice in public administration with Drake University
Charity Nebbe is the host of IPR's Talk of Iowa
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer at Iowa Public Radio
Phineas Pope is a digital production assistant at Iowa Public Radio