You’re Going to Die: The Podcast

In this week's episode of You're Going to Die: The Podcast, host Ned Buskirk speaks with Irish poet Pádraig Ó Tuama, host of 'Poetry Unbound' from On Being studios and the Poet in Residence with the Conflict and Cooperation Centre at Columbia University in New York City. In the last few years he's moved to New York, but tries to return to Belfast where he worked in Conflict Resolution for twenty years. 2025 saw the release of two books: 'Kitchen Hymns' - a collection of his own poetry; and a second Poetry Unbound anthology. Get episodes a week before everyone else by becoming a patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D. pádraig ó tuama’s website: https://www.padraigotuama.com/ Kitchen Hymns: https://www.coppercanyonpress.org/books/kitchen-hymns-by-padraig-o-tuama/ other books: https://buythebook.online/padraig-o-tuama "Poetry Unbound" podcast: https://onbeing.org/series/poetry-unbound/ Pádraig recommends supporting In-Na-Po - Indigenous Nations Poets: https://www.indigenousnationspoets.org/ Produced by Nick Jaina Soundscaping by Nick Jaina Associate Produced by Jordan Edelheit ”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick Jaina SUPPORT OUR 501(C)3 NONPROFIT'S 2026 COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER TODAY: https://gofund.me/cec96a108 IF YOU'D LIKE TO GET INVOLVED EMAIL US AT connect@yg2d.com The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the views of YG2D.

In the wake of Andrea Gibson's death on July 14th, 2025, Ned Buskirk speaks with their partner Megan Falley, about grieving their death, still finding moments to walk with lightness, the final moments of Andrea's life, and how Andrea, wherever they are, is supporting Megan even still... ‎Watch Come See Me in the Good Light on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/come-see-me-in-the-good-light/umc.cmc.27uh51l7oh3ghql2gxb6xvb1s megan falley’s website: https://www.meganfalley.com newsletter, continued for Andrea Gibson - “Things That Don’t Suck”: https://andreagibson.substack.com/ Produced by Nick Jaina Soundscaping by Nick Jaina Associate Produced by Jordan Edelheit “Love Letter from the After Life” by Andrea Gibson "Hold Down the Fort" by Chris Pureka/Andrea Gibson ”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick Jaina SUPPORT OUR 501(C)3 NONPROFIT'S 2026 COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER TODAY: https://gofund.me/cec96a108 IF YOU'D LIKE TO GET INVOLVED EMAIL US AT connect@yg2d.com The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the views of YG2D.

In honor of Andrea Gibson, for their life and death on July 14th, 2025, we're resharing host Ned Buskirk's conversation them from January of 2022, including a new intro with host Ned Buskirk, producer Nick Jaina, and associate producer Jordan Edelheit, scored with more music from Nick Jaina, holding their laughter and tears on the chemo-brain railroad, talking about the record skipping parts of our lives’, the poetry of cancer, chronic disease, and panic attacks, and what it means to consider what’s available when faced with the hardest parts of being mortal. andrea gibson’s website: https://andreagibson.org/ book - “You Better Be Lightening”: https://buttonpoetry.com/product/you-better-be-lightning/ newsletter, now continued by their wife, Megan Falley - “Things That Don’t Suck”: https://andreagibson.substack.com/ Produced by Nick Jaina Soundscaping by Nick Jaina Associate Produced by Jordan Edelheit “Time Piece” by Andrea Gibson/Scoreda by Nick Jaina ”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick Jaina EMAIL US AT connect@yg2d.com IF YOU'D LIKE TO GET INVOLVED or SUPPORT OUR 501(C)3 NONPROFIT or CONTRIBUTE HERE TODAY: https://gofund.me/cec96a108 And get episodes before everyone else by becoming a patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the views of YG2D.

In the wake of Joanna Macy's death and with You're Going to Die's upcoming San Francisco event - A Wild Love for the World: An Evening Honoring Joanna Macy - host Ned Buskirk speaks with Lydia Violet Harutoonian, a scholar in Joanna Macy's work and a collaborator of Macy's for over 16 years. An Iranian-Armenian-American facilitator, public speaker, and musician, Lydia is devoted to inner and outer ecological renewal and cultural healing, facilitating group work across many communities, weaving together systems of thinking, deep ecology, and emotional resilience in the face of global crisis. She is the founder of the School for The Great Turning, a learning community where activism and spiritual practice meet. With training in community organizing and trauma-informed facilitation, she offers grounded emotional support to individuals and communities navigating burnout, grief, and the psychological weight of living in socio-ecological crises. GET TICKETS NOW for You're Going to Die Presents... A Wild Love for the World: An Evening Honoring Joanna Macy at Swedish American Hall on November 16th in San Francisco: https://www.yg2d.com/all-events/yg2d-joanna-macy-11/16/25 Lydia Violet Harutoonian’s website: https://lydiafiddle.com/ School for The Great Turning: https://schoolforthegreatturning.com/ 8-Week Study of The Essential Joanna Macy: https://programs.schoolforthegreatturning.com/the-essential-joanna-macy-course Produced by Nick Jaina Associate Produced by Jordan Edelheit Soundscaping by Nick Jaina ”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick Jaina Thanks to Lydia Violet Harutoonian for Joanna Macy's "Trust Yourself" & "It's the Sweetest Thing" recordings. EMAIL US AT connect@yg2d.com IF YOU'D LIKE TO GET INVOLVED or SUPPORT OUR 501(C)3 NONPROFIT or CONTRIBUTE HERE TODAY: https://gofund.me/cec96a108 And get episodes before everyone else by becoming a patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the views of YG2D.

In our newest episode, host Ned Buskirk speaks with Stephen G. Post, one of the world’s leading scholars on altruism, love, compassion, and the science of giving. He is a best-selling author, professor of preventive medicine, and founding President of the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love, and the founding Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. His work bridges science, spirituality, and ethics with a mission to understand how unselfish love heals, uplifts, and transforms both individuals and cultures. Stephen G. Post’s website: https://www.stephengpost.com/ The Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love: https://www.unlimitedloveinstitute.org/ newest book - Pure Unlimited Love: Science and the Seven Paths to Inner Peace: https://www.churchpublishing.org/pureunlimitedlove Produced by Nick Jaina Associate Produced by Jordan Edelheit Soundscaping by Nick Jaina ”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick Jaina EMAIL US AT connect@yg2d.com IF YOU'D LIKE SUPPORT OUR 501(C)3 NONPROFIT or CONTRIBUTE TO OUR YEARLY COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER TODAY: https://gofund.me/da76d373a And get episodes a week before everyone else by becoming a patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the views of YG2D.

Join Perdita Finn, an author and teacher focused on ancestral practices, as she shares profound insights on connecting with the unseen world. She explores circular time versus linear views and invites listeners to ask the dead for guidance in a transformative 'Day of the Dead' experiment. Perdita discusses personal grief, her complex relationship with her father, and how deceased loved ones can support sobriety. Learn about practical ways to invoke ancestors and cultivate family traditions that honor those who came before us.

Join You're Going to Die: The Podcast host Ned Buskirk in conversation with Merrill Garbus of tUnE‑yArDs. Consider this a raw & honest invitation to step into the complexity of aliveness, even when it's hopeless, & burst into your own unique song. MUSIC AS MEDICINE: it doesn’t distract, but activate, so that we can feel all the things, hold them wholly, even when they're in conflict, & maybe breathe a little more freely on the other side of the catharsis of a siren scream. tune-yards’ NEW EP, Tell The Future With Your Body: https://tuneyards.ffm.to/ttfwyb music & merch: https://kf-merch.com/collections/tuneyards website: https://tune-yards.com/ ig: https://www.instagram.com/tuneyards/ fb: https://www.facebook.com/tuneyards/ x: https://x.com/tuneyards Produced by Nick Jaina Associate Produced by Jordan Edelheit Soundscaping by Nick Jaina ”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick Jaina Check out Nick's new album "Monster Mash" out now: https://nickjaina.com/ "Better Dreaming" by tUnE‑yArDs - the title track from their newest album - check it out here: https://tuneyards.ffm.to/betterdreaming EMAIL US AT connect@yg2d.com IF YOU'D LIKE SUPPORT OUR 501(C)3 NONPROFIT or CONTRIBUTE HERE TODAY: https://www.yg2d.com/donate. And get episodes a week before everyone else by becoming a patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the views of YG2D.

Francis Weller, a psychotherapist and author known for his work on grief and soul activism, joins Ned Buskirk to explore the theme of sorrow in our current climate, which Weller calls 'The Long Dark.' They discuss the importance of nature and community in grounding us through difficult times. Weller emphasizes the sacredness of darkness, framing it as a necessary part of regeneration, and shares insights from his new book on cultural initiation. He also highlights practical steps for building community and resilience amidst today's challenges.

Join host Ned Buskirk in conversation with Yrsa Daley-Ward, a poet, performer, and the author of bone, The Terrible, and The Catch (available June 2025). She’s also the founder of the utter, a poetic neuroscience movement that fuses story, science, and sonic design to repair attention and support emotional health. Her mission is to help people live beyond their survival patterns and feel more—on purpose. Yrsa’s work lives at the intersection of art, brain science, and healing. yrsa daley-ward's website: https://yrsadaleyward.squarespace.com/ substack: https://yrsadaleyward.substack.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yrsadaleyward Produced by Nick Jaina Associate Produced by Jordan Edelheit Soundscaping by Nick Jaina ”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick Jaina EMAIL US AT connect@yg2d.com IF YOU'D LIKE SUPPORT OUR 501(C)3 NONPROFIT or CONTRIBUTE HERE TODAY: https://www.yg2d.com/donate. And get episodes a week before everyone else by becoming a patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the views of YG2D.

Join host Ned Buskirk in conversation with renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator Thomas Hübl, PhD, who works within the complexity of systems and cultural change, integrating the core insights of the great wisdom traditions and mysticism with the discoveries of science. Since the early 2000s, he has led large-scale events and courses on the healing of collective trauma. He is the author of Attuned: Practicing Interdependence to Heal Our Trauma—and Our World and Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds. He has served as an advisor and guest faculty for universities and organizations, as a coach for CEOs and organizational leaders, and is currently a visiting scholar at the Wyss Institute at Harvard University. thomas hübl's website: https://thomashuebl.com podcast: https://pointofrelationpodcast.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomashuebl Produced by Nick Jaina Associate Produced by Jordan Edelheit Soundscaping by Nick Jaina ”YG2D Podcast Theme Song” by Nick Jaina EMAIL US AT connect@yg2d.com IF YOU'D LIKE SUPPORT OUR 501(C)3 NONPROFIT or CONTRIBUTE HERE TODAY: https://www.yg2d.com/donate. And get episodes a week before everyone else by becoming a patron now at https://www.patreon.com/YG2D. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily represent the views of YG2D.