Death is usually an uncomfortable topic to talk about. At least, most of us don't use it as a conversation starter at a dinner party! It is, however, something we as humans think about or encounter often. Julie Masters, professor of Gerontology at the University of Nebraska Omaha, concentrates her work on aging and end-of-life. While educating her students, she eludes to the values of meaning and purpose as a way to live well. Emphasizing that finding connection to something greater than oneself can greatly prolong your desire to live. Julie's fascination around what it means to age has helped her become comfortable with the topic of death. In this conversation, we will explore why it's important to think about and discuss each stage of life and why living well can help us to die well.

Credits: Music by Ellie Westfall. Artwork by Kristina Bachman. Produced by Greg Joyce.

Our body is beautifully interconnected with nature, the elements, and the seasons; never separate. Separation might evoke anguish within our human matter. To find balance, we turn to our collective consciousness which helps us to explore the perception that our thoughts create our reality, and where our thoughts go, our energy flows. Maggie Pleskac is the brilliant soul behind these teachings. Maggie is the owner of Milkweed Collective, a wellness center that consists of three businesses: a Community Event Space, a Yoga Studio and a Commercial Kitchen that specializes in local and organic vegetarian food packaged for retail, prepared as pop-up lunches and hired out for catering. She is also an accomplished instructor helping those around her strengthen their bodies and minds through wellness.

Credits: Music by Ellie Westfall. Artwork by Kristina Bachman. Produced by Greg Joyce.

Our body is beautifully interconnected with nature, the elements, and the seasons; never separate. Separation might evoke anguish within our human matter. To find balance, we turn to our collective consciousness which helps us to explore the perception that our thoughts create our reality, and where our thoughts go, our energy flows. Maggie Pleskac is the brilliant soul behind these teachings. Maggie is the owner of Milkweed Collective, a wellness center that consists of three businesses: a Community Event Space, a Yoga Studio and a Commercial Kitchen that specializes in local and organic vegetarian food packaged for retail, prepared as pop-up lunches and hired out for catering. She is also an accomplished instructor helping those around her strengthen their bodies and minds through wellness.

Credits: Music by Ellie Westfall. Artwork by Kristina Bachman. Produced by Greg Joyce.