The Void Project

#TheVoidProject Bonus Edition: A good death w/Wenndi Freer

A special bonus editionMust death be such a taboo topic in western culture? To the curious, the exploration of death can inspire a spirit of discovery and wonder. Instead of experiencing emptiness, there’s a possibility of feeling incomparable fullness. And, perceived from a certain angle, it can reveal something of a spiritual nature to those transitioning and those they leave behind.About my guestWenndi Freer is never satisfied with the superficial; her curiosity compels her to search for what’s underneath or behind initial appearances. When she was growing up in Connecticut she lost friends and family to early death, which led her to a number of questions about, and inquiry into death and dying. That unfeigned exploration propelled her onto a deeply personal spiritual path. As a space clearer, Wenndi leverages the energy of people’s homes and offices to remove internal obstacles, loosen personal limitations, and position her clients to expand into an experience of the life that they truly want to live.More about WenndiWebsite LinkedIn ProfileResourcesElizabeth Kubler Ross, Death and DyingRaymond Moody, Life After LifeBrian Weiss, Many Lives, Many MastersAtul Gwande, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters In the EndSushila Blackman, Graceful ExitsHospice Foundation of AmericaWiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, podcast interview with Jane FondaMain Topics3:03how I demystified death6:11my first theories7:29it became personal10:45fullness and perception12:35if you can move past thinking it’s only about loss15:02something gets forced open in a good way16:26death plan19:09the giftPodcast theme musicempty by Tea K Peafreemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/To hear more episodes of The Void Project, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

#TheVoidProject 10: Tangibles and intangibles w/Wenndi Freer

After we’ve dealt with the tangibles and plumbed the intangibles, what we are left with might be surprising. Through a ritual called Space Clearing, we can infuse our home with our intentions, and gain greater awareness of our presence.About my guestWenndi Freer is never satisfied with the superficial; her curiosity compels her to search for what’s underneath or behind initial appearances. When she was growing up in Connecticut she lost friends and family to early death, which led her to a number of questions about, and inquiry into death and dying. That unfeigned exploration propelled her onto a deeply personal spiritual path. As a space clearer, Wenndi leverages the energy of people’s homes and offices to remove internal obstacles, loosen personal limitations, and position her clients to expand into an experience of the life that they truly want to live.More about Wenndihttps://wenndifreer.com/Main Topics2:48when the tangibles have fallen away, what’s left?4:17something reveals itself9:28move intangibles out of the way12:33how to know the change stuck15:21the intention people put in their space18:04engaging a spiritual pathPodcast theme musicempty by Tea K Peafreemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/To hear more episodes of The Void Project, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

#TheVoidProject 09: Family agreements w/Susan Walter

When someone values experiences over possessions, it’s acceptable to have less stuff. Even preferable. It can become a delicate matter, however, when older generations are ready to pass down their favorite belongings.SummaryWith each move from one home to the next, choices await. About what to keep, what to acquire and what to let go of. These transitions can be opportunities to, "look at a new way of living." And clear organizing principles, with mutual understanding among all involved, pave the way for decision making to be relatively simple and straightforward.About my guestSusan Walter is an educator at heart. She’s also an author with a memoir in development -- telling the story of her existential crisis and how it let to becoming a badass advocate. She’s currently moving between states and between careers and in both cases Susan knows where she’ll land. In Philadelphia, working with families and loved ones of people with disabilities, to do future life planning that incorporates the associated legal, financial and tax matters.More about Susanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-walter-5476319/Resources and referencesRefugee resourcesBelow are the nine national agencies that hold federal agreements to resettle refugees as of 2022. Many communities also have local resources.Church World Service, Ethiopian Community Development Council, Episcopal Migration Ministries, Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, International Rescue Committee, US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and World Relief Corporation.Capsule wardrobehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_wardrobeMain Topics1:38I said yes to everything2:53canoeing in the Boundary Waters5:59furnish the way the space needed to be used6:13we looked at a new way of living8:46choosing to donate to a refugee settlement program10:20conversation with mom13:59pod lady living out of suitcases17:19capsule wardrobe18:44care taking for an adult child with disabilitiesPodcast theme musicempty by Tea K Peafreemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/To hear more episodes of The Void Project, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

#TheVoidProject 08: Everything in its place w/Craig Constantine

When we begin with a blank slate, it can ignite imagination and clear the way to define and create what we truly want.SummarySometimes we look around and realize there’s not much rhyme or reason to the things we own. When we pare down to a blank slate, it can ignite imagination and clear the way to define and create what we truly want. About my guestCraig Constantine is the voice behind the “Movers Mindset” podcast. He’s a mountain climber, a sailer and a martial artist. He’s also a world traveler, he leads retreats in astronomy and he loves philosophy. Craig's background is in physics and he’s worked in programming and system administration. Craig's mission is creating better conversations to spread understanding and compassion. At 40, Craig discovered Parkour and began relearning how to play. Finding himself in countless conversations about movement, he began podcasting in 2017 to share what he was experiencing.He has helped thousands of people learn to create podcasts through coaching and community, has been on dozens of podcasts as a guest, and has published more than 1,000 episodes for his own shows including more than 300 conversations.Learn more about Craig at:Movers Mindset podcasthttps://moversmindset.com/podcast/Open + Curioushttps://www.openandcurious.org/Resources mentionedFreecyclehttps://www.freecycle.org/Greg McKeown, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessMarie Kondo, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying UpMain Topics3:05imagine what each space in the house would be3:43everything in the house should have a place5:27a blank canvas to work from9:17taking a room apart11:40imagination15:01freecycle.org20:55we get to be big kids22:22making the space together24:03minimalism and essentialismPodcast theme musicempty by Tea K Peafreemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/To hear more episodes of The Void Project, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

#TheVoidProject 07: Community w/Judy Dolmatch

When we consider what becomes of the things we once owned, it might give us fresh perspective on our daily planetary impact, as well as what will be left behind when we’re gone.SummaryTeddy bears from childhood, life off the grid and organizing our “estate” before we die. In this wide-reaching conversation, Judy Dolmatch reflects on acquisition and disposition, staying connect with her late mother through a shared appreciation of art, and how living in a permaculture community deepened her appreciation for ecological systems. Her interest in cultural attitudes about death led to further reflections on  what becomes of possessions when we leave the planet.About my guestJudy Dolmatch is a champion of the creative spirit and the creative process. She co-founded performance troupes in comedy improvisation and playback theater in Ashland, OR. She also originated the Artrageous Community Arts Camps, a collaborative exploration for adults who want to explore creativity and leadership, and currently leads improvisation playshops and facilitates the Death Cafe in Florence, OR. Judy is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in life passages and trauma recovery.Podcast theme musicempty by Tea K Peafreemusicarchive.org/music/tea-k-pea/To hear more episodes of The Void Project, subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.