We explore Día de los Muertos—Day of the Dead—as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy.Summary: We investigate how Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, rituals strengthen family ties and cultural identity, and learn about its evolution from a 3,000 year old practice to a global celebration. We look at key elements like the ofrenda and explore how commercialization—like Mattel’s Day of the Dead Barbie—raises questions about balancing tradition with modern influences.Guest: Michelle Telléz is an Associate Professor in Mexican-American studies at Arizona State University. Learn more about Michelle: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2ph3can7">https://tinyurl.com/2ph3can7</a>Guest: Mathew Sandoval, a.ka. "Dr. Muerte," an artist and Associate Professor at Arizona State University. He is a leading expert on Día de los Muertos. Learn more about Mathew: <a href="http://mathewsandoval.com/">mathewsandoval.com</a>Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/236sp5fj

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 &lt;p&gt;We explore Día de los Muertos—Day of the Dead—as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Summary: We investigate how Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, rituals strengthen family ties and cultural identity, and learn about its evolution from a 3,000 year old practice to a global celebration. We look at key elements like the ofrenda and explore how commercialization—like Mattel’s Day of the Dead Barbie—raises questions about balancing tradition with modern influences.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Michelle Telléz is an Associate Professor in Mexican-American studies at Arizona State University.&lt;br&gt;Learn more about Michelle: &lt;a href="https://tinyurl.com/2ph3can7"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;https://tinyurl.com/2ph3can7&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guest: Mathew Sandoval, a.ka. "Dr. Muerte," an artist and Associate Professor at Arizona State University. He is a leading expert on Día de los Muertos.&lt;br&gt;Learn more about Mathew: &lt;a href="http://mathewsandoval.com/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;mathewsandoval.com&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/236sp5fj&lt;/p&gt;
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How Rituals Help Us Process Grief

We explore Día de los Muertos—Day of the Dead—as a ritual that nurtures community, imbues loss with meaning, and helps us process grief while also connecting through shared joy.

Summary: We investigate how Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, rituals strengthen family ties and cultural identity, and learn about its evolution from a 3,000 year old practice to a global celebration. We look at key elements like the ofrenda and explore how commercialization—like Mattel’s Day of the Dead Barbie—raises questions about balancing tradition with modern influences.

Guest: Michelle Telléz is an Associate Professor in Mexican-American studies at Arizona State University.
Learn more about Michelle: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/2ph3can7">https://tinyurl.com/2ph3can7</a>

Guest: Mathew Sandoval, a.ka. "Dr. Muerte," an artist and Associate Professor at Arizona State University. He is a leading expert on Día de los Muertos.
Learn more about Mathew: <a href="http://mathewsandoval.com/">mathewsandoval.com</a>

Transcript: https://tinyurl.com/236sp5fj

The Science of Happiness

How Rituals Help Us Process Grief

How Rituals Help Us Process Grief

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