In this episode, Zach Ancell speaks with his longtime friend Annah Yevelenko about life, death, and everything in between. Annah has been a major supporter of the project since its inception and played a key role in pushing Zach to turn this idea into reality. Having known each other for over a decade through the photography industry, their friendship deepened last year when Zach launched the voicemail project, sparking more meaningful conversations about mortality. Annah’s perspective on death is shaped by her certification as a death doula, providing unique insights into the end of life. Together, they explore how death influences how we live, the importance of breaking societal stigmas around discussing mortality, and why having open conversations about death is vital.

In this introductory episode of When We Die Talks, host Zach Ancell opens up about his personal journey with death anxiety and why he created this podcast. Before diving into future interviews, Zach shares his story and what he hopes to discover by exploring life’s biggest question: what happens when we die?

In this trailer for When We Die Talks, host Zach Ancell shares his personal journey with death anxiety and how it led him to create a space for open conversations about what happens when we die. Get a glimpse of what’s to come as Zach explores beliefs, fears, and stories that help us face life’s biggest question.