When death is your day job, what does it teach you about living?

Melissa Schmitz—better known online as the Funeral Babe—joins Shane for a revealing and deeply human conversation about life, loss, and the strange wisdom that comes from being a funeral director. She opens up about the emotional demands of her work, the unexpected beauty in grief, and how authenticity has transformed both her relationships and her spirituality. This isn’t just a talk about death—it’s about what it means to show up fully for life, even in its most difficult moments.

From cultural blind spots to spiritual evolution, Melissa shares insights that are candid, soulful, and often surprisingly uplifting.

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🔑 Keywords: funeral director, life lessons, death, spirituality, personal growth, grief, relationships, authenticity

Originally aired on2025-08-13