Episode 41 | What 30 Years in Aging Taught Me About Death, Stuff, and Being Alone with Steve Gurney

n this episode of The Buried in Work Podcast, host Adam Zuckerman sits down with Steve Gurney, founder of the Positive Aging Community, who has spent over 30 years helping families navigate the often overwhelming world of aging, solo living, downsizing, and end-of-life decisions.

Episode 40 | Beyond the Funeral: Sarit Wishnevski on Honoring the Dead and Supporting the Living

What if the way we honor the dead could transform the way we live? In this episode of The Buried in Work Podcast, Sarit Wishnevski, Executive Director of Kavod v'Nichum, explores the ancient Jewish rituals that bring meaning, comfort, and connection at the end of life—and how they can change the way we approach our own lives. For centuries, the Chevra Kadisha (Jewish burial society) has ensured that no one faces death alone. But in today’s modern world, many of us avoid thinking about mortality altogether. What if embracing these traditions could help us live with more purpose, gratitude, and intention?

Episode 39 | Servant Leadership & Funeral Service: The Calling of Allyse Worland

In this episode of Buried in Work podcast, Allyse Worland was knocking on funeral home doors, determined to make her dream a reality. Today, she’s not just a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer—she’s shaping the future of the funeral director career, mentoring the next generation, and challenging everything we think we know about the funeral industry.

Episode 38 | Tripp Tillery: Prepare for Death & Save Your Family

In this episode of the Buried in Work Podcast, Tripp Tillery, CEO & Founder of The Dead Book, explores how his personal journey through grief and estate administration led to the creation of a revolutionary tool designed to simplify estate planning and legacy organization.

Episode 37 | Wayne Zell on Succession Planning: What Happens to Your Business If You’re Gone Tomorrow?

In this episode of Buried in Work, Wayne Zell, CEO of Zell Law, exit planning expert, and author of Your Multimillion Dollar Exit, to talk about the one thing most entrepreneurs ignore until it’s too late—how to build a business that can survive (and thrive) without you.

Episode 36 | Eric Brotman: Don’t Just Retire! Graduate to a Richer Life

In this episode, Eric Brotman, a certified financial planner, author, and podcast host, discusses the biggest myths about retirement, why most people make critical financial mistakes, and how to set yourself up for success—without running out of money or feeling lost when your career ends.

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