In this episode of the Level Up Creators podcast, Amanda Northcutt speaks with Maura McInerney-Rowley , founder of HelloMortal, about her personal journey through grief and loss, which inspired her to create a platform focused on death care. Mara shares her experiences with the death of her mother and how it shaped her career path, leading her to explore the concept of death archetypes and the importance of end-of-life planning. The conversation delves into the societal taboos surrounding death, the need for better bereavement policies, and the vision for a future where discussing death is normalized. Mara emphasizes the importance of preparing for death and how it can lead to a more meaningful life.

Takeaways

• Grief is a natural expression of love for those we've lost.
• Experiencing loss can lead to profound personal transformation.
• Death and weddings share similarities in their emotional significance.
• Contemplating mortality can enhance creativity and life appreciation.
• Everyone should have a basic end-of-life plan in place.
• Death doula training can empower individuals to support others in grief.
• Living funerals can provide a celebratory experience before death.
• The death care industry needs modernization and compassion.
• Education about death is crucial for societal well-being.
• Embracing death can alleviate fear and anxiety about life.

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🔗 Maura LINKS:
Instagram ➔ https://www.instagram.com/mauraball/
Twitter ➔ https://x.com/mauraball
Website ➔ https://www.hellomortal.com/
Newsletter ➔ https://hellomortal.substack.com/ 

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