What happens when life shatters unexpectedly? For Pam Baker, the loss of her husband John to glioblastoma in 2021 brought overwhelming grief—and surprising lessons about love, legacy, and planning for the future.

In this episode of The Buried in Work Podcast, Pam shares her journey from widowhood to purpose. Despite being married to a financial advisor, she still faced the hidden challenges of probate, outdated documents, and the question that inspired her co-authored book: Where’s the Key to the Safe?

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What if your final act on Earth could help heal it?

In this episode of The Buried in Work Podcast, Adam speaks with Jordanna Ibghy, architect and founder of Urth Ritual, a Brooklyn-based company crafting biodegradable mycelium-based burial products. Jordanna shares how mushrooms are not just symbols of renewal, but active agents in creating eco-friendly coffins that decompose naturally and restore the earth.

This is more than a conversation about green burial, it's about rethinking death as a sacred, intentional ritual.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to support your aging parents while juggling everything else?

In this powerful episode, Adam Zuckerman sits down with gerontologist Janice Goldmintz, who shares her lived experience and professional insights to help families navigate aging, caregiving, and end-of-life planning before a crisis hits. If you're part of the sandwich generation or know someone who is, this episode is packed with practical tools, compassionate wisdom, and real talk to help you build a plan, avoid burnout, and care with confidence.

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