Back in the studio with guest Elizabeth Coplan of Grief Dialogues. Seniors Matter! on Rainer Avenue Radio hosted by Brenda Charles-Edwards of Black Orchid Notary featuring interviews with people that provide services or have valuable information for seniors and the community.
In this conversation with Suzanne B. O’Brien RN, Elizabeth Coplan shares how her personal loss and love of theater inspired Grief Dialogues, a movement that uses storytelling to spark honest conversations about death and dying. As the initiative nears its 10th anniversary, she reflects on its impact and unveils plans for a groundbreaking immersive experience at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Host Laura Witkowski highlights how Elizabeth Coplan’s vision grew from a nationwide playwriting initiative into a movement blending art, therapy, and education. From stage performances to training for caregivers, Grief Dialogues reframes loss as a source of empathy, connection, and even creative expression—showing that out of grief, comes art.
Looking for an opportunity to express your grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Elizabeth Coplan—playwright and author of Grief Dialogues: The Play and Grief Dialogues: The Experience—for a timely conversation about death, dying and grief.
A conversation with playwright and producer Elizabeth Coplan, founder of the Grief Dialogues, a nonprofit theatrical movement that facilitates conversations about dying, death, and grief. We talk about her own connection to service and discuss how Grief Dialogues has developed a specific immersive experience of remembrance and reflection ahead of Memorial Day
What is unique about anticipated loss and how does one find hope again? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Ken Ross, Elizabeth Coplan, and Jennifer O’Brien to discuss their experience with anticipated loss. Ken Ross is the son of Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and serves as the founder and President of the EKR Foundation. Elizabeth Coplan turned her personal loss into the groundbreaking play cycle Grief Dialogues. Jennifer O’Brien is the author of, the award-winning book, The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal.
Does it feel impossible to develop passion and purpose after loss? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Elizabeth Coplan, Ken Ross, and Claudia Coenen to discuss how they eventually found passion and purpose after loss. Elizabeth Coplan turned her personal loss into the groundbreaking play cycle Grief Dialogues. Ken Ross is the son of Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and serves as the founder and President of the EKR Foundation. Claudia Coenen is the author of the acclaimed book, Seasons of Grief: Creative Interventions to Support Bereaved People.
We are so excited to welcome the playwright, Elizabeth Coplan, and producer, Brett Ricci, onto the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper. They joined us to talk about their highly anticipated new show, 'Til Death. And just like this episode, the productions should not be missed. So make sure you tune in, and turn up for this show!
No one likes to deal with death, but many talented artists turn to their craft to express their grief. Tune in as Grief Dialogues founder Elizabeth Coplan and co-host Halle Williams explore art forms, speak to artists describing their creative processes, and ask those uncomfortable questions about death and grieving that we all avoid.
The Compassion Culture Series: a Grief Dialogues podcast series that opens the conversation about dying, death and grief with care givers and health care providers. This series shares stories and present questions and answers from experts in the field of the medicine, thanatology, psychology, end-of-life, and grief.