Jane lost her husband at the age of 47. This experience transformed every aspect of her life, a level of transformation she believes is available to all people. When we don't talk about death and remind ourselves daily that we are going to die, we run the risk of taking for granted this magical gift called life and getting all tangled up in caring about what doesn't matter. Jane Whitlock lives in the Twin Cities and is now a Death Doula.

Our review: Loved this. Laughed so hard. Cried. Real wisdom here.

For centuries, the Irish funeral wake has served as a time for people to grieve a life lost and celebrate a life lived, together. In this profound and lyrical talk, poet Kevin Toolis laments the fear and denial of death that characterizes increasingly individualistic societies. He reasons that living life fully means embracing our shared mortality -- and offers simple ways to reconnect with your community, the people you love and even yourself.

Robbie talks movingly about the experience of grief, how it changes our perception of the world and how we can all support those who are grieving.