Living Well Doesn’t Mean Living Perfectly
The Executor Help Podcast
In this solo episode of the Executor Help Podcast, David reflects on a belief many people quietly carry — that living well is something you earn later, after life becomes more organized, less stressful, and more under control. Drawing on decades of working with families, David talks about how the pressure to “get everything right” can slowly drain the joy out of ordinary moments. Many people believe they should have life figured out by now, and when it still feels messy, they assume they’re falling short. This episode explores why living well doesn’t require...
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Helping Kids Heal Through Story
The Executor Help Podcast
Most adults struggle to talk to children about death. In this episode, David speaks with death doula Sandra Spicer about how stories and books can gently help children understand loss, ask questions, and feel less alone. If there’s a child in your life facing grief — or if you simply want to be better prepared — this conversation offers a calm place to begin. Sometimes a story can say what we don’t know how to say. For David's book, other resources and more visit
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The Talk We Avoid
The Executor Help Podcast
There’s a conversation most families know they need to have — about aging, health, responsibility, and what happens when life changes. But we delay it. We tell ourselves there’s still time. In this episode, David shares what he's seen when families wait too long — not because they don’t care, but because no one knew how to begin. This isn’t about fear. It’s about starting gently — before a crisis forces the conversation. If you’ve been thinking, “We should probably talk about this…” This episode is for you. For David's...
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Families in Crisis: The Dementia Wake-Up Call
The Executor Help Podcast
Have you ever wondered if your aging parent’s behavior is more than just forgetfulness? In this episode, David has a conversation with author . Listen in as she pulls back the curtain on the realities of dementia, sharing her personal experience with family chaos, screaming matches, and the conversation that could have changed everything. If you’re navigating elder care or worried about the future, you’ll find honest insight and practical guidance here. For David's book, other resources and more visit
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When Feeling Good Makes You Nervous
The Executor Help Podcast
Ever felt weirdly guilty for having a good time when life is heavy or things at home are stressful? In this episode, David gets honest about why joy isn’t something you should feel bad about or push off until things get easier. He shares real stories and gentle reminders that laughter and happiness are what keep us going—even when we’re juggling responsibilities or dealing with big life changes. If you need permission to enjoy the good moments, you seriously don’t want to miss this one. For David's book, other resources and more visit
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The Grief Trap That Leaves Families Frozen
The Executor Help Podcast
Grief can leave us frozen, overwhelmed by decisions we never wanted to make alone. In this episode, David sits down with funeral pre-planner Deborah Pagliuca, who reveals the realities families face and offers compassionate, practical advice on how to ease their burden by planning ahead. For David's book, other resources and more visit
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The Weight We Carry (And Rarely Name)
The Executor Help Podcast
Many people don’t choose to become “the responsible one.” It just happens — slowly, quietly — until they’re the one everyone depends on. In this episode, David speaks to the invisible weight so many people carry in their families and their lives. The organizing. The calming. The holding it all together. The part no one sees — the tiredness, the quiet strain, the feeling of being strong for too long. This is a gentle, reflective conversation about: why we keep carrying more than we should how that weight shows up in our bodies and...
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Rock Bottom to Purpose: The Power of Small Joys
The Executor Help Podcast
Who says your best years aren’t still ahead of you? On this episode, David and guest who is a men's midlife compass (ikigai) coach. Jeff opens up about what finally helped him find joy, meaning again, even after a ton of setbacks. There’s real talk about friendships, tiny steps toward a fresh start, and even a new song to get you motivated. If you want some inspiration (and a reminder you’re not alone), this episode’s for you. For David's book, other resources and more visit
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How to Live Well Before Crisis Hits
The Executor Help Podcast
What truly matters when it comes to legacy? In this season premiere, David shares honest reflections from years spent with families navigating loss and responsibility. It’s not about paperwork or money—it’s about connection, laughter, and presence. This episode is an invitation to rethink how you prepare for the future, emotionally as much as practically. For David's book, other resources and more visit
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The Raw Truth Most Men Won’t Admit About Aging
The Executor Help Podcast
What does legacy really mean as you grow older—and how do you make sure you’re not just shuffling through life? Join David and men's life coach for an honest, open dialogue about finding purpose after 50, handling medical setbacks, and the mental and physical shifts men rarely talk about. Perfect for both men and women, this episode offers a window into life’s second act, with candid advice for making every day count. For David's book, other resources and more visit
info_outlineWhat does legacy really mean as you grow older—and how do you make sure you’re not just shuffling through life?
Join David and men's life coach Orest Komarnyckyj for an honest, open dialogue about finding purpose after 50, handling medical setbacks, and the mental and physical shifts men rarely talk about.
Perfect for both men and women, this episode offers a window into life’s second act, with candid advice for making every day count.
For David's book, other resources and more visit www.davidedey.com