Farm Family Podcast: Episode 50 - How to Talk About Your Mortality

Episode 50: How to Talk About Your Mortality

In this episode, I sit down with Greg Barnsdale, Certified Financial Planner, Licensed Funeral Director, and author of Do Not Ignore Your Mortality, for a heartfelt conversation about one of life’s toughest (but most important) topics: planning for death.

We talk about the emotional and financial consequences of avoiding end-of-life planning and why leaning into conversations about wills, funerals, and legacy now can bring clarity, reduce stress, and strengthen relationships later.

Greg shares personal stories, including his own shocking brain tumor diagnosis, and insights from decades in both funeral homes and financial offices. Together, we explore how to approach mortality with honesty, courage, and even a little humor, so that farm families can age with less fear and more intention.

If you’ve been putting off those tough conversations or struggling to get your family on board, this episode is a loving nudge to take the next step.

“We’re better off to have open conversations, regardless of who’s in the family… this is the ultimate gift of love, leaving our loved ones in the best possible position after something happens.” – Greg Barnsdale

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