Episode

Waiting For The Right Door To Open

Podcast: Friends from Wild Places
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 1560
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Summary

Michael Perie shares how practicing patience and seeking divine clarity prevents professional burnout and failed ventures. The discussion explores the importance of intentional rest and navigating industry shifts in mortuary science.

Topics

Mortuary Science
Career Development
Mental Wellness
Professional Education
Leadership
Personal Growth
Industry Trends

Highlights

Main idea: Closed doors often serve as necessary signposts for redirection rather than failures
Practical takeaway: Intentional 'doing nothing' is a vital tool for recharging professional capacity
Failure mode: Moving forward without seeking counsel or clarity often leads to projects falling apart
Industry shift: The mortuary field is transitioning from traditional burial models toward a cremation-conscious landscape
Lesson: A steady, calm presence can significantly alter the emotional temperature of high-stress environments

Chapters

1:00 The Importance of Seeking Clarity: Michael discusses why moving without proper guidance and timing leads to failure, and why waiting for the right moment is essential.
5:00 Recharging the Tank: A conversation on the necessity of intentional rest and taking vacations to disconnect the mind from professional responsibilities.
7:00 The Future of Mortuary Education: An exploration of how the rise of cremation is changing the curriculum and expectations within mortuary science programs.
12:00 Two Truths and a Lie: A lighthearted segment where the hosts and guest play a game of identifying falsehoods in personal anecdotes.
23:00 Professional Services and Community Matching: An overview of mortuary education programs, expert witness services, and community resources for elder care in Florida.