Cole Imperi was not your typical nineteen-year-old. While most of her peers were watching television and going to parties, Cole was studying biblical Hebrew and learning about grief. In her late twenties, a devastating assault pushed Cole, not toward isolation or destruction, but toward radical acceptance and unabashed forgiveness. At thirty, with a bright purple…

What do two young, vibrant restaurant owners in New Orleans have to say about the subject of death? More than you would think.  In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Mani Dawes and Robért LeBlanc open up about failure, loss, and family. We’ve saved you a spot at the table.  Join us at Kenton’s and…

Why should we care about Death Row? Because it says more about us a culture than most of us think. Rose Vines coordinates all social media and technology for The Ministry Against the Death Penalty. She works side-by-side with Sister Helen Prejean to abolish capital punishment in the United States. In this episode of Death:…

Dr. Joseph Semmes had to turn in his lab coat for a hospital gown. The process led Joe to see health care, his health care, in a different light. Becoming a patient motivated Joe to widen his scope of practice to palliative and hospice medicine. Joe has since championed their use to increase quality of…

New Orleans veterinarian Dr. Rachelle Biondolillo dedicates her days to saving the lives of pets. But she also finds herself being called on to end life. When she ventures into the territory of end of life care for pets, Dr. B. – as she’s known to her clients – is no longer just a veterinarian…