Death and Dying in the Digital Age

The Grief That Starts Before They Die | Terri Chaplin

September 8, 2026·35 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Nobody brings you a meal until after the funeral. But the grief often startsyears earlier, and most people have no name for what they are feeling.In this episode, Terri Chaplin, a Certified Grief Companion, HeartMathCertified Mentor, and creator of two grief certification programs, joins hostNiki Weiss to talk about anticipatory grief, why it does not prepare you forthe loss, and why the person who is dying and the person caring for them areoften grieving in the same room without either one saying so.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN- What anticipatory grief is and why it does not soften the loss when it comes- The faces grief wears besides sadness: anxiety, anger, exhaustion, and guilt- Why anger toward a sick loved one is common and not a character failure- How heart focused breathing works and how to use it in the moment- Why the goal is not to move on but to learn to carry grief and love togetherLive fully, die ready.Start your plan and take the free assessment:https://finalplaybook.com/main-pageLISTEN TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/death-and-dying-in-the-digital-age/id1775499012Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2MQkOgvyPQnLEz1fO9BHkYSubscribe: @DigitalLegacyPodcastFOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/endevo_digitallegacy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endevo_digitallegacyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/endevo.digitallegacyDownload the My Final Playbook app:Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-final-playbook/id6791298756Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=endevo.life.finalplaybook#deathanddyinginthedigitalage #ENDevo #digitallegacy #myfinalplaybookDisclaimer: This channel is for educational purposes only and does not providemedical, legal, or financial advice. Views expressed by the host and guests aretheir own. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions. Thechannel is not responsible for actions taken based on its content. Re-uploads orANY use of our content is prohibited.

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