Death is the Ultimate Teacher - with Matthew Kochmann

Sah is joined by Matthew Kochmann — Founder and CEO of Transcend, a start-up that plants people and pets as trees when they die — to discuss tree burial as a creative and radical way to reforest the world, balancing our climate footprint while we’re alive, and reframing climate action as a benevolently selfish act of self-preservation. They dish about… Why Matthew was inspired to create a startup that specializes in tree burial. What nature has to teach us about death The misunderstanding of cremation as a spiritual act The idea of uploading consciousness and  Examining the differences between a soul and a body The idea that creating a good relationship with mortality can be cool …And so much more. Matthew Kochmann is the Founder and CEO of Transcend, a start-up that aims to reforest the world in a unique way: by planting people and pets as trees when they die.  With a Landscape Architecture degree from Cornell University, a track record of success as a serial entrepreneur, and experience as a land developer, it’s only natural that Matthew is bringing Tree Burial into existence. Creating values-aligned impact for the collective has always been his primary aspiration. Matthew’s unique blend of regulatory and real estate knowledge, infused with a spiritually-inspired passion for the environment makes him the ideal steward for the Future Tree movement. ✨✨✨ This podcast was brought to you by The Awakening, Sah’s new online spiritual membership! The Awakening makes finding resources to develop or deepen your spiritual practice portable, affordable, efficient, and fun. Join now for immediate access to Sah’s most profound spiritual practices — including guided meditations, transformative coursework, insightful masterclasses, inspiring spiritual talks, monthly live Dharma workshops with Sah, weekly email inspiration, and more!  Use the code SSS to receive 10% off your membership here: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/the-awakening ✨✨✨ Get more Sah in your life: 💙 Follow @SahDSimone: Instagram & TikTok 💙 Book: Spiritually Sassy: https://amzn.to/3pe5WIF 💙 Book: 5-Minute Daily Meditations: https://amzn.to/3yetkZy 💙 Spiritualize your wardrobe: Self Care Is For Everyone x Sah D’Simone: https://selfcareisforeveryone.com/collections/sah-d-simone 💙 Take the quiz: https://myspiritualinventory.com/ 💙 Get free access to over a dozen SAH Method practices, now! https://sahdsimone.com/try-somatic-acivated-healing 💙 Join The Awakening: your portable, online, spiritual sanctuary: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/the-awakening 💙 Shop Sah’s meditations, courses, and more: https://practice.sahdsimone.com/store  ✨✨✨ © Sah D’Simone Permission for use may be requested by contacting [email protected] This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices