Podcast transcripts are written versions of each episode of The Death Readiness Podcast, making it easier to revisit important conversations while also helping more people engage with the discussion.

Episode 1 Transcript

• Death Readiness: Small Steps, Big Impact

• Published: January 10, 2025

Episode 2 Transcript

• Bringing Hidden Treasures to Light: Preserving Family Stories Today

• Guest: Julie Ulrich

• Published: January 17, 2025

Episode 3 Transcript

• The Probate Puzzle: Understanding Wills, Assets, and Legal Hurdles

• Published: January 24, 2025

Episode 4 Transcript

• Conversations We Avoid: Death, Money, and Planning Ahead

• Guest: Megan Malick

• Published: January 31, 2025

Episode 5 Transcript

• Death & Taxes: One is inevitable, the other… maybe not?

• Published: February 7, 2025

Episode 6 Transcript

• The Executor’s Burden: What You Need to Know

• Guest: Mollie Lacher

• Published: February 14, 2025

Episode 7 Transcript

• Navigating Parenthood and Planning: A Father’s Story of Love, Advocacy, and Inclusion

• Guests: Carmen Mastroianni & Dan Mastroianni

• Published: February 20, 2025

Episode 8 Transcript

• Breaking Down the Alphabet Soup of Special Needs Estate Planning: SSI, SSDI, Medicaid & Medicare

• Guest: Kristen Lewis

• Published: March 6, 2025

Episode 9 Transcript

• Who’s on Your Team? The Key Players in Special Needs Estate Planning

• Guest: Kristen Lewis

• Published: March 20, 2025

Episode 10 Transcript

• The Care We Can’t Do Alone: Real Talk on Aging and Support

• Guest: Mikelle Rappaport

• Special Contributor: Bob Stanton

• Published: April 3, 2025

Episode 11 Transcript

• Macaroni’s Story: A Granddaughter Records Her Unknown Hero

  Host: Jill Mastroianni and April

  Guest: Carmen Mastroianni

  Published: April 18, 2025