D+D Series: The Death Cafe Movement and Finding Connections through Grief with Dan Bulf
Candid conversations about death over coffee. Inclusive environments open to all walks of life. Destigmatizing one’s own mortality. This is the essence of Death Cafes. On this week’s episode of On the Table with Ashley, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dan Bulf, one of the original facilitators of these unique gatherings. A Pioneer […]
D+D Series: Death and Honey – In Conversation with Former Estate Planning Attorney and Current Beekeeper, Ashley Kirkham
At Âme Atendre, we believe in honoring the threads that connect us all—to one another, to the earth, and to the communities we build throughout our lives. These connections are at the heart of our Death and Dying Series, where we explore the ways in which death can guide us to live more meaningfully. This […]
D+D Series: Human Composting and Returning to Nature – A Revolution in Death Care with the First Human Composting Company, Recompose
At Âme Atendre, our commitment to fostering deeper, more meaningful connections extends to every aspect of life, including how we honor and remember those who have passed. This philosophy is beautifully reflected in the latest episode of On the Table with Ashley, where Ashley hosts Laura Sullivan Cassidy, Client Experience Lead at Recompose. Laura shares […]
D+D Series: Scribe of Their Own Life – Processing Suicide, Grief, Addiction and Divorce through Religion, Self Care and Finding their Gender Identity with Play Steinberg
At Âme Atendre, we are passionate about fostering spaces that allow us to connect deeply with what matters most—both in life and in death. Through our commitment to meaningful conversations and intentional moments, we believe in creating connections that nurture the human spirit. As part of our ongoing Death and Dying series, we welcomed Play […]
Legacy Planning and Ethical Wills with Susan Turnbull: The What and How of What Matters Most
At Âme Atendre, we believe that intentional gatherings create opportunities for deeper, more meaningful connections. In today’s blog, we explore the concept of Ethical Wills and how they offer a unique way to reflect on our values and pass on our most personal stories. As part of the Death + Dying series on On the […]
Reflecting on Ten Years: A Journey In Grief and Connection
September 13, 2024, is the 10-year anniversary of my father, Harvey Gould’s, passing. This milestone is the inspiration for our Death + Dying podcast series. I am reminded of what Âme Atendre is all about as I sit here resting my left hand around one of our becoming-beloved mugs, my right arm in a sling […]
Grief and Connection: Honoring Life’s Hardest Moments Through Compassion and Storytelling
Just as Âme Atendre cultivates intentional gatherings and meaningful exchanges, today’s story reminds us of the importance of human connection, even in our most challenging moments. One’s relationship with grief is often out of their control, but fundamental to moving forward is community, connection and vulnerability. We continue our series on Death and Dying this […]
Embracing Life’s Guarantees: Insights from Dr. Alex Gamble on Living Fully and Meaningfully
At Âme Atendre, we believe in the power of human connection—whether through sharing a meal around a beautifully set table or through the stories we tell. In our latest podcast episode, we had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Alex Gamble, a palliative care doctor, to explore the delicate yet profound topic of death […]
Stories That Inspire Togetherness: “Kane’s journey offers a quiet testament to resilience, much like the thoughtful pieces in our collection. His story gently inspires us to bring care and intention to the moments we share with others.
Join Ashley as She Discovers the Inspiring Story Behind A Stuntman Turned Family Man and the Unbreakable Spirit of Kane Hodder As with all our guests, host of On the Table with Ashley, Ashley Gould interviews Kane on his varied life experiences and profession. From early dreams of acting to confronting a life altering injury, […]