DEAD Talks Humor, Grief & Alzheimer’s | Jessimae Peluso (#93)
Can humor really help us grieve? Jessimae Peluso, stand-up comic and Alzheimer’s advocate, brings laughter and honesty to the heartbreaking journey of losing her father to Alzheimer’s disease.
In this episode of DEAD Talks, Jessimae opens up about:
- The burden and beauty of being a caregiver
- How Alzheimer’s changed her perspective on life, death, and family
- Using comedy as a survival tool in the face of grief
- Why finding levity in loss doesn’t erase the pain — but makes it bearable
This conversation blends raw truth with much-needed humor, showing how laughter can create connection and healing, even in the darkest moments.
👉 Don’t miss this powerful mix of comedy, grief, and awareness.
Follow her on Instagram @jessimaepeluso Visit www.jessimae.com to see her live stand-up performances
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DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio approaches death differently. Each guest shares raw stories of grief, loss, or unique perspectives that challenge the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn’t end—it evolves. After losing his father on September 11th at just 12 years old, David discovered the power of conversation. Through laughter, tears, and honest dialogue, DEAD Talks helps make it a little easier to talk about death, mourning, trauma, and the life that continues beyond it.
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