Dying To Tell You is a weekly podcast about death, dying, and life. Palliative Care Chaplain Cody Hufstedler sits down with people living with terminal illness for intimate conversations exploring how facing our finish line brings clarity, wisdom, and surprisingly, joy. From cancer and ALS to Alzheimer’s and rare diseases, these aren’t morbid conversations—they are wonderfully insightful explorations of life no matter what stage you’re in.

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  • Podcast review titled 'The lovely reframing of challenge' with a five-star rating, dated December 2, 2023, by ColoradoBen, praising the inspiring and hopeful nature of the podcast.
  • A review with five orange stars, dated March 19, 2024, by Marissa589, praising a conversation about death and life, describing it as beautifully orchestrated and highly recommended.
  • Review of a podcast episode titled 'So insightful' with a five-star rating, dated December 10, 2023, by Mante060. The review praises Cody as a great podcast host and describes the reflections on life and death as lovely and well done.
  • A review titled 'Profound' with a five-star rating, dated January 3, 2024, praising the podcast DTT for exploring the human experience and offering universal insights on acceptance and life.
  • Online review with five-star rating, dated November 24, 2023, for a podcast called Runrunrun4urlife, discussing end-of-life issues and planning.
  • Screenshot of a positive review with five-star rating, mentioning Julie, Aimee, and Linda, from July 18, 2024, by CLEdi63. The review discusses finding the person through Nurse Julie, listening to Linda, and Aimee's personality, thanking them for normalizing death, and mentioning starting an Instagram account @hospicechaplainsjourney.
  • Podcast review titled 'Iconic' with five stars, dated November 21, 2023, by user Konner, with the comment 'I didn't know I needed this podcast and you don't know how much you need this podcast'.
  • Review of the podcast 'The meaningful conversations we need' with a five-star rating, dated November 2, 2023, by JMACLark, praising the host Cody for providing thoughtful and deep discussions about mortality, life, and perspectives.

Winner of a Podground Creator Micro-Grant

We are honored to be one of the first two recipients of Podground’s Creator Micro-Grant for 2026. The co-winner of the micro-grant and recognition is the fantastically helpful podcast Mindful Drinking & Moderation in Midlife—check it out!

Featured on Colorado Public Radio

Cody sat down with CPR host and journalist Chandra Thomas Whitfield to tell Colorado listeners what Dying To Tell You is all about. Listen to his interview on CPR’s Aging Matters here.

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Cancer Takes and Takes, But It Also Gives: Clara's Story
Cancer Takes and Takes, But It Also Gives: Clara's Story

"I think it's important to always have something to look forward to, to kind of keep you going."

When the Zebra Catches You: Living with Rare Cancer at 28
When the Zebra Catches You: Living with Rare Cancer at 28

"Cancer never lets you forget it's there"

“100 More Steps” : Endurance, Acceptance, and Brain Cancer
“100 More Steps” : Endurance, Acceptance, and Brain Cancer

“I kept saying...what is the best possible outcome right now?”

“I’m Turning to Stone”: Choosing to Live Fully with Scleroderma
“I’m Turning to Stone”: Choosing to Live Fully with Scleroderma

“I’m part gargoyle is what I tell people. Because I’m turning to stone. I literally am.”

Gratitude and Grace: Reflections on Three Thanksgivings
Gratitude and Grace: Reflections on Three Thanksgivings

This Thanksgiving, Cody and Chris share their gratitudes for Year Three of Dying To Tell You.

The Other Shoe: Life Between the Scans
The Other Shoe: Life Between the Scans

"Be the one to take responsibility for your health, your life. Nobody's gonna hold your hand to the doctor."

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A smiling man with brown hair and a beard, wearing a red checkered shirt, in front of a microphone, with books and artwork on the yellow wall behind him, depicted in a watercolor style.

“There’s a lot to learn from someone whose finish line is in sight.”

CODY HUFSTEDLER,
PALLIATIVE CARE CHAPLAIN & HOST