Death and Dying in the Digital Age

By Niki Weiss

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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. Dive into the four pillars of comprehensive death planning - Legal, Financial, Physical, and Digital - and you’ll see that by addressing these crucial aspects, you'll gain peace of mind knowing that every facet of your life and legacy is accounted for. Be sure to check out our resources on digitallegacypodcast.com and subscribe today because, in the 21st century, even your online self needs an exit strategy.

Episode Date
Protecting Your Family from the Probate Nightmare | Franco Della Torre
Jun 16, 2026
The Lifelong Roadmap: Special Needs Trusts and Caregiver Planning | Julie Hoffman-Hogan
Jun 09, 2026
Designing a Digital Tomb: Architect Built Cumulus to Save His Family’s Legacy | Alexander Josephson
Jun 02, 2026
The AI Afterlife: Building Your Digital Persona | Katherine (Kate) Ivanova
May 26, 2026
The Solo Ager’s Safety Net: Why You Need a Fiduciary, Not Just a Will | Stephanie Rosso, PhD
May 19, 2026
What happens when the modern business of death paves over the natural cycle of life? | Hye Kyung (HK) Lee
May 12, 2026
The Gamer’s Legacy: Finding Comfort in a Son's Digital Afterlife | Jonathan Cottor
May 05, 2026
Leaving More Than Passwords Behind: Building a Private Family Legacy | Omar Alvarez
Apr 30, 2026
Why Your Social Media Profile Might Outlive You | Gina Cui, Ph.D.
Apr 28, 2026
The Shocking Link Between Your Divorce and Your End of Life Plan | Elaine Silver
Apr 23, 2026
How the Loss of a Parent Sparked a Death Tech Revolution | Rachel Edwards
Apr 21, 2026
How a Virtual Autopsy Solves a Case in 20 Minutes | Virtual Autopsy PT 2 | Dr Hemanth Naik
Apr 16, 2026
The Tech That's Revolutionizing the Death Space | Virtual Autopsy PT 1 | Ash Govind
Apr 14, 2026
Cybersecurity Expert thoughts on Digital Legacy Planning | Joshua Marpet
Apr 09, 2026
Why Talking About Death Actually Makes Life "Shinier" | Peri Rigler
Apr 07, 2026
Deconstructing Grief: How Neurodivergent Minds Process Death | Ryan Bell
Apr 02, 2026
A 3rd Generation Funeral Director Explains Why We Plan Death Wrong | Michelle Carter
Mar 31, 2026
Lesson-Planning Your Final Wishes: Educational Design for the Digital Afterlife | Paula Soito
Mar 26, 2026
A Palliative Doctor Explains What Hospice Actually Is | Dr. Andy Arwari
Mar 24, 2026
What Happens to Your Story When Your Obituary Goes Digital? | Mary McGreevy
Mar 19, 2026
The Shocking Truth About Inheriting Unpaid Taxes | Emily Kyle
Mar 17, 2026
How the Medical System Bankrupts Families in the Last 3 Years of Life | William Donaldson
Mar 12, 2026
The Unspoken Trauma of Managing a Terminal Child's Care | Morgan Motsinger
Mar 10, 2026
The "Natural Death" Guide: Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care in 2026 | Holly Vossel
Mar 05, 2026
Caregiving is a Project: Balancing a High-Stakes Career with Terminal Caregiving | Anna Myers
Mar 03, 2026
The Rise of AI Deadbots Navigating Death in the Digital Age | Jason Batt
Feb 26, 2026
What Actually Happens in Pediatric Palliative Care | Dr. Justin Baker
Feb 24, 2026
The Prison Hospice Project: Training Inmates for End-of-Life Care | Fernando Murillo
Feb 19, 2026
One QR Code, 500+ Photos The New Tech You Need for Legacy | Cameron Labrecque
Feb 17, 2026
Why Americans Are Going Abroad for Better Care | Maryam Greenidge
Feb 10, 2026
The 3 Digital Rights You Didn't Know You Had | Malvika Jethmalani
Feb 03, 2026
Will AI Decide When You Die? The Ethics of "Algorithmic Healthcare" | Brian M. Green
Jan 27, 2026
How To Build A Care Team When You Have No Family Help | Dr Ashley Blackington
Jan 20, 2026
Reinventing Community Care: Inside the First Funeral Registry | Janet Turkula & Ryan Oliveira
Jan 13, 2026
What Modern Death Preparation Really Looks Like | Melissa Meadow
Jan 06, 2026
What Happens When You Choose Truth Over Silence | Mirtha Pena
Dec 23, 2025
What Happens to Your Crypto if You Die | Marimer Cruz
Dec 16, 2025
How to Use Psychedelics to Face Death with Clarity | Christine Caldwell
Dec 09, 2025
How One Farewell Can Transform a Lifetime of Grief | Estrella Quiroz
Dec 02, 2025
The Brutal Costs When Families Fail to Plan | David Edey
Nov 25, 2025
The Conversation No One Wants to Have, Until It’s Too Late | Paula Harris
Nov 11, 2025
New Ways to Remember through Memorial Jewelry | David Trump & Sébastien Roy
Oct 28, 2025
HR That Heals: The Future of Human Care at Workplace | Mercedes Sullivan
Oct 14, 2025
End-of-Life Planning Through a Project Manager’s Lens | Mark Rozner
Sep 30, 2025
Embalming Expert: The Shocking Future of Funerals Nobody Expected | Joél Simone Maldonado
Sep 16, 2025
How Funeral Director Explains the Future of Death Tech & Ai | Matthew J. Grieco
Sep 02, 2025
Can AI Preserve Our Consciousness After Death? | Joshua Orsak
Aug 19, 2025
How to Avoid Digital Scams in an Ai Era | Kurtis Baker
Aug 05, 2025
Death Bed Estate Planning | Greg Barnsdale
Jul 22, 2025
Everything You Need to Know about Ai Death Doula | Symon Braun Freck
Jul 08, 2025
Terramation: How Human Composting Is Transforming Death Into Life | Brienna Smith
Jun 24, 2025
Social Security Secrets: Safeguard Your Legacy & Family's Future | Bob Goldberg, CFP
Jun 03, 2025
From Griever to Grief Expert | Michelle Desmond, MBA, MS
May 20, 2025
Lost Stories & Last Goodbyes: Transforming Grief into Legacy | Su Park
May 06, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Lady Bird Deeds | Michelangelo Mortellaro, Esq
Apr 22, 2025
Stroke Doctor's Urgent Plea: Why You Must Create an Advance Care Plan | Michael Madison, MD
Apr 08, 2025
How to DIY Your Will or Trust | Cody Barbo
Mar 25, 2025
My STUFF - What Happens After I'm Dead | Ray Nugent
Mar 11, 2025
Dying Young with a Family | Crista Hermance, Esq
Feb 25, 2025
Honoring Our Pets in Their Final Days | Dr. Faith Banks
Feb 18, 2025
Why Everyone Dies—And How to Prepare for It | Marianne Matzo
Feb 11, 2025
How to Navigate the Password Sh*t Show | David Cox
Feb 04, 2025
Dying to Learn about Medicare | Sylvia Gordon
Jan 28, 2025
Using a Death Doula to Support Your Soul's Journey | Christopher Robbins
Jan 21, 2025
How to Protect Your Business and IP in Case of Death | David Postolski
Jan 15, 2025
Gamifying End-of-Life Conversations
Jan 09, 2025
Death and Dying in the Digital Age Trailer
Jan 02, 2025
Creating Legacy Through Music
Dec 26, 2024
Dating After Death: Finding Love After Unexpected Loss
Dec 18, 2024
A Futurist's Take on Ethics and the Evolution of Death Tech
Dec 11, 2024
How to Protect Your People, Places, Things, and Docs When You’re Gone | Glenn Shimkus
Dec 04, 2024
The Rise of Natural Burials and Eco-Friendly Farewells
Nov 27, 2024
Divorce and Death: Planning for Life’s Toughest Transitions
Nov 20, 2024
The Unique Gift of the Memoir
Nov 13, 2024
Unclaimed Assets When You Die | Michael Zwick The Probate PI
Nov 06, 2024
Death and Business Continuity
Oct 16, 2024
Retaining Digital Assets After Death
Oct 16, 2024
Preplan Your Funeral
Oct 16, 2024
Medical Aid in Dying: My Best Friend's Journey | Bradley Berman
Oct 09, 2024