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Do you want to enhance pain management and facilitate open conversations about end-of-life care for your loved one with a terminal illness? Are you searching for effective solutions to improve your quality of life during this crucial time? Join us as we welcome Jane Duncan Rogers, a specialist in end-of-life care, who will be sharing invaluable insights and strategies to help you achieve the desired outcome of improved pain management and effective communication about end-of-life care. Prepare to discover practical solutions that can make a significant difference in your loved one's journey, ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve."He wanted to have the best possible quality of life for as long as possible... I really respected that." - Jane Duncan RogersIn this episode, you will be able to:Delve into the importance of tackling end-of-life planning and why open conversations are needed.Uncover the pivotal role of airing end-of-life desires and the security that well-structured plans provide.Realize the crucial aspect of lucid discussions with healthcare experts in serious situations.Comprehend the complexity of dealing with pain and transferring information about end-of-life care guidance and selections.Acknowledge the vast requirement for empathetic encouragement for caregivers and acceptance of the bereavement process.My special guest is Jane Duncan RogersIntroducing Jane Duncan Rogers, a compassionate guide in the realm of end-of-life planning. Following her husband's devastating cancer journey, Jane has channeled her grief into creating a transformative platform, Before I Go Solutions. Her organization provides much-needed support, education, and reassurance to those grappling with terminal illnesses and their implications. In sharing her experiences with effectively managing her husband's resultant pain, Jane offers not only practical solutions but also a sense of shared understanding and human connection.

Hello to you listening in Christchurch, New Zealand!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Imagine this: a friend asks you to arrange a funeral - for their recently deceased sister - with a church and a priest - in a town out of state. The problem being the friend asking you to do this favor is herself now in hospital having suffered a stroke, can barely speak, recall, or think clearly.My sister, Patrice, is both brilliant and resourceful. She figured out a way to draw bits of information from her friend so she could contact the funeral home, arrange for the church, the priest, and more in the hope that her friend would be well enough to leave the hospital to attend the funeral of her own sister.Question: Where are your end-of-life wishes written down? Who knows them? If you've not yet gotten to this task, when will you? And, this might be a good time to think about drafting your legacy story, maybe even your obituary. It's your life! Don't surrender the pen to somebody else. Resource: Before I Go SolutionsYou're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on LinkedIn.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Before I go, where? Trigger alert it is that word again. We are discussing the end, job done, and time to move on. My weekend show was looking at the Eulogy exercise, because my wife is training to be a minister, and one of her assignments is to create a living funeral.  So the topic was in the air. Now if we are going to consider our Eulogy, we should consider a few other aspects regarding the end of life. There is an old saying that we cannot avoid Death and Taxes, and the sad truth is most people take more care of their taxes than they do in preparing to die. Only 45% of adults have a will. Intestacy is a messy process.   End-of-life planning can be a celebration Today we are talking about the value of planning for the end so that you can enjoy the time you have left. And it was a wonderful opportunity to bring back a guest who was last on the show in 2018. Jane Duncan Rodgers, is a friend and neighbour, a guest that is not only in the same time zone but lives less than a mile from my house. She is an award-winning life and death coach who helps people prepare well for a good end of life through her books and programmes. It was the death of her husband that led her to write the book “Gifted By Grief”   There was a chapter that explore a list of questions and how they prepared for his passing. Before I Go Solutions That simple list has grown into a book. Today Jane is the founder of Before I Go Solutions, an organisation dedicated to educating people about dying, death, and grief. This podcast is about living life to the full, that life will end and having a plan for the end is a parting gift to your loved one.     Further details about this podcast along with my Guest's website and social links are all available at: https://www.lifepassionandbusiness.com/jane-duncan-rogers-before-I-go     Life Passion & Business is dedicated to exploring what it takes to be Extraordinary, to face challenges and rejoice in the opportunities they bring, and expand our vision into new ways of thinking and living. There is a lot to gain from listening to other people's stories, however the real work begins by taking action in your own life. For full details of Events, Resources and Services visit: www.lifepassionandbusiness.com     Support For Podcasters: Running a podcast is fun, but it takes time and dedication. Whenever you enjoy a podcast please share your appreciation with comments, likes, shares and reviews. It helps other listeners find good content and supports the content creators and their guests. Another way you can support the Life Passion & Business podcast is with small donations: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeandpassion

Guest In 2011, coach and author Jane Duncan Rogers was devastated when her husband died.  However, six years later, with two books and a TedX talk to her credit, she now runs her not-for-profit, “Before I Go Solutions.” Its mission is to create a world where people are at ease talking about and planning ahead for death.  It helps accomplish this by providing products and programs so people can create a good end-of-life plan and benefit from the peace of mind this brings.  Summary Generally speaking, our philosophy in the Western world is to ignore death and pretend that it's not going to happen. There's another way to look at things. Key Discussions √ Why and how Jane started her organization, “Before I Go Solutions” √ How she and her husband approached his impending death and why it produced a sense of relief and comfort √ Why death planning is really an act of love √ What questions we need to ask when planning for our death √ How and why we should approach “death cleansing” √ Why it's critical to manage “secret papers” √ The obstacles people put in front of themselves before engaging in death planning √ The elephant in the room √ The options to burial √ What to say to someone grieving Referenced Social media Website TEDx Talk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beforeigosolutions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/giftedbygrief Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeduncanrogers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeduncanrogers/ Books:  Before I Go  Gifted by Grief The Comfort Crisis

We make a conscious effort to learn how to grieve a loved one. We are aware of the challenges we might be forced to face, the pain we must endure, and the growth we should seek. But what about our own transition? How prepared are we to talk about it? In this episode, Jane Duncan Rogers visits us to encourage the conversation that no one likes to think about, yet everyone should. Jane is the Founder of Before I Go Solutions, a non-profit dedicated to creating end-of-life plans. She is an Author and Facilitator specializing in conversations about dying, death, grief, bereavement, and end-of-life planning, and was the first person to lead You Can Heal Your Life® study groups in the UK, inspired by the book of the same name by Louise Hay. Throughout our conversation, Jane shared the story of how one of the chapters of her book, Gifted by Grief, originated a discussion about end-of-life conversations. We go through Jane's grief journey, her emotions after losing her husband, and how she dealt with them. We also talk about front door/back door feelings, normalizing feeling angry, creating a living will, advanced healthcare directives, and so much more. Some Questions I Ask:I heard you say you and your husband went through cancer together. Would you share a little bit about that? (5:55)Could you talk a little bit about the work you started decades ago, about healing yourself? (15:28)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Jane's book, Gifted by Grief, and what people loved about it (3:51)There's nothing like facing the end to see things more clearly (7:13)What you feel, you can heal (15:41)Anger is not necessarily a bad thing (18:21)Some of the things we should take care of while we are still here (25:34)Never judge yourself for the feelings you have (40:12)Resources:websiteYouTubeFacebookTwitterBook: Gifted By Grief: A True Story of Cancer, Loss, and RebirthBook: Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating a Good End-of-Life PlanGrowing Through Grief System - Book NowConnect with Jane:LinkedInLet's Connect!FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFacebook Group - Growing Through Grief Together Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know what arrangements your spouse or parents would like to have enacted upon their passing? What type of burial would you like after you die—are you familiar with all your options? Do you have that plan in writing? Whether you are well or are facing a terminal illness, end-of-life planning helps make your wishes clear to those who love you. But we often put off making those plans because it seems morbid, or we are too busy. Jane Duncan Rogers published her book Gifted By Grief three years after her husband's death. Readers' response to this book eventually led to her founding Before I Go Solutions®. This unusual social enterprise trains people to become End of Life Plan Facilitators and online programs for those wishing to create their own comprehensive end-of-life plans. Jane is also the author of Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating a Good End of Life Plan and the creator of the End of Life Planning card deck. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Jane joins Anjel to share her story of how life directed her to her mission to educate people on a good death. Listen in as Jane walks us through how preparing for the end-of-life can help alleviate some of the fear of death and how sharing the journey makes it easier. Plus, the tools she's come up with in her mission to help make end-of-life plans as common as birth plans. What You Will Learn What are the practical questions you need to ask before death How pre-planning for death helps make the emotional part easier How to get clear about what you need to do to prepare for the end of life How to discover how prepared you are for the end of life The 2 most important things to take care of when planning for the end of life Jane walks us through today's more environmentally friendly burial options How to prompt the conversations you need to have to honor your loved ones and prepare How to break end-of-life planning into smaller, comprehensive action steps How you can become an end-of-life facilitator Connect with Jane Duncan Rogers Before I Go Solutions® Resources BeforeIGoQuiz Gifted By Grief Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating a Good End of Life Plan End of Life Planning card deck The Wealthy Life Readiness Quiz Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women on Clubhouse The Wealthy Life Mentor The Wealthy Life Mentor on Facebook Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com  Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Who among us relishes talking about death? Specifically our deaths or those of the near and dear to us. Which is weird because if you're alive, you're in for a penny in for a pound kind of thing, with death. End of life conversations, though hard to start, can bring you closer to the person whose life you are helping to plan. My guest, Jane Duncan Rogers, was throw into a situation where she had to have the conversation, ask questions like, buried or cremated, what kind of urn or coffin, party or quiet ceremony only — when her husband was diagnosed with a terminal cancer and their time was short. She put off asking "the questions" and had hoped to rush through them, just get it done. What happened instead was a 90-minute conversation with him. It was full of laughter and a sense of being in a project together. Before her husband transitioned, Jane was a counselor and coach. When she wrote her first book, https://www.amazon.com/Gifted-Grief-Cancer-Rebirth-2015-08-07/dp/B01FJ1LLGQ/ref=sr_1_2?crid=26FGCNQQM8ZVK&keywords=Gifted+by+grief&qid=1663869971&s=books&sprefix=gifted+by+grief%2Cstripbooks%2C100&sr=1-2 (“Gifted By Grief”,) about her experience with her husband's illness, their time together, and caregiving, she figured it might get her a few new clients and not much else. She was surprised to find that many people responded to a chapter in the book that reviews the questions. She kept getting nudges in the direction of helping others deal with end of life planning, grief, etc. The result is her business, https://beforeigosolutions.com/ (Before I Go Solutions.) Jane sums up her why. “I'm on a mission to help people be able to talk about it in more easily. Well before the time, well before it's really needed.” Well before it's needed is key. Imagine you find yourself with a spouse or loved one in critical condition, decisions about their care need to be made, and you don't know how much or little they want?  Or imagine you are caregiving an aging parent from a distance and they die. They may have a will. You may know what they want for a memorial. Can you get into their computer? Phone? Safe deposit box? Etc, etc.  What I learned from speaking with Jane was that there is more information to gather than just the health and financial proxies. Got secrets? “There's another unexpected thing that people never think about, if you've got secrets in your life, whatever they may be, if you think that they might come out after you've died, please take care of them beforehand.” Burn those diaries girls. One aspect of end of life planning that stood out for me is, how do I/your person, want to be celebrated? Why shouldn't that also be planned? And if you are planning as a healthy 50 or 60-something and years from now you realize today's plan no longer feels like a fit, change it up. What if you're single with no family to plan this with? We covered that too. Learn more about Jane's books, programs, and becoming a Before I Go facilitator, https://beforeigosolutions.com/ (at her website.) https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/62445a767806390018a67f9c (Here's a link to the quiz I mentioned. )It's about 8 questions and just answering them will give you a good idea what's missing in your end of life plan. If you want help getting organized or just getting started in the right direction, https://beforeigosolutions.com/find-a-facilitator/ (check out the facilitators. )All work virtually.  

Hello to you listening in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds (and quite a bit more) for Story Prompt Friday  and your host, Diane Wyzga.Today we continue with Part 2 of my conversation with Jane Duncan Rogers about her life's work: Before I Go Solutions; the very best way I've found for you & your loved ones to plan well for a good end of life. Click HERE to access the interview, Part 2.I was prompted to re-post this engaging, heartfelt interview by my friend and colleague Carolyn Lebanowski who posted an intriguing essay on BIZCATALYST360 about your story as legacy.  Practical Tip: Click HERE to purchase a copy of Before I Go: The Essential Guide.Story Prompt: You have a story. It is still unfolding. What is it you can say in this moment about the life you have been given to live? Write that story!  Practical Tip: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something.   All that matters is you have a story.You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on Linked In.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Hello to you listening in South Jordan, Utah!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds (and quite a bit more) for Thoughts on Thursday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Today we're taking a wee break from our regularly scheduled podcast broadcast to bring you Part 1 of a delicious conversation with Jane Duncan Rogers about what some might call a decidedly unappetizing subject: what to do before you go ... to the Great Beyond. Click HERE to access the interview, Part 1. I was prompted to re-post our engaging, heartfelt interview by my friend and colleague Carolyn Lebanowski  who posted an intriguing essay on BIZCATALYST360 about your story as legacy.I hope that you find much richness in my conversation with Jane, are inspired to check out her website, take her practical 10 question test, and give some thought to how you might proceed from here.Practical Tip: Click HERE to purchase a copy of Before I Go: The Essential Guide.  You will be glad you did! You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on Linked In.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

No one wants to think about death, our own or that of a loved one. But, the reality is death will part all of us eventually. When Jane Duncan Rogers' husband got a terminal diagnosis, she realized it was time to do the pre-death planning, we all put off. After doing this, she realized what a gift it was for them and for her after he passed. Inspired by this, she started Before I Go Solutions which takes the pain and guesswork out of this chore we all know we should do.

Susan is accompanied to today's episode by the award-winning coach and speaker, Jane Duncan Rogers who says “I was devastated when my husband died – this was not in our plans! My greatest fear had come true, my life had completely changed, I was on my own again at age 54, too young to be an old widow, but too old to be a young one. However, little did I know that three years on I would be publishing a book called Gifted By Grief. How could I be gifted by this terrible loss? And yet I was – and that has led me directly to what I do now”   Jane's background of 25 years in the psychotherapeutic and training field has been perfect for the not-for-profit she now runs, Before I Go Solutions. Together with her team of trained End of Life Planning Facilitators, she offers products and programs to help people complete their end-of-life plans, something 90% say is essential. Still, only 14% actually do anything formal about it.   She lives in the north of Scotland, got married again in between lockdowns, and she and her new husband are building not only a new life but a new eco-house together.   Key Takeaways: Jane shares her grief story. Jane and her husband, diagnosed with terminal cancer, reached a point where they were grateful for the disease and the closeness in their relationship they achieved as a result. Jane describes how difficult, but also helpful, it was to answer a list of questions with her husband about certain decisions to be taken after his death. Jane shares how she found gifts in grieving which motivated her to write her book: Gifted by Grief: A True Story of Cancer, Loss, and Rebirth. Jane talks about end-of-life planning and what are the most important things people should know. Jane points out the importance of taking care of secrets in advance and making a conscious choice about how you want your loved ones to find out about them after you passed.   Resources Tendrilsofgrief.com Email Susan: susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Meet Jane Duncan Rogers Jane Duncan Rogers on Facebook Jane Duncan Rogers on LinkedIn Before I Go Solutions on Facebook and Twitter   Gifted By Grief: A True Story of Cancer, Loss, and Rebirth, by Jane Duncan Rogers

Welcome to Episode 421 of the Yeukai Business Show. In this episode, Jane Duncan Rogers discusses How to Inspire others in your business by taking care of your own end of life plan first So, if you want to know more about Inspiring others in your business, tune in now! In this episode, you'll discover: How to talk about death in a way that makes it easy for everyone involved What to put in place to minimize the effect bereavement and death have on the company How to take the next steps to be ahead of the game in this area  About Jane Duncan Rogers Jane is an Award-winning coach, FRSA, who was devastated when her husband died in 2011. But after her first book, Gifted By Grief, she founded Before I Go Solutions®, a social enterprise that offers training in End of Life Plan Facilitation, helping others to plan well & find relief, reassurance, and peace of mind. Her second book Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating a Good End of Life Plan introduces the importance of this idea for business owners and how to avoid the damaging effect of death or bereavement on employees and the company. More Information Learn more about Inspiring others in your business at https://beforeigosolutions.com/ Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below! If you enjoyed this episode on Inspiring others in your business, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "Yeukai Business Show !" And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Please leave a review right now Thanks for listening!

Three years after Jane Duncan Rogers husband died, she published Gifted By Grief and readers response to this book led to her founding Before I Go Solutions . This social enterprise trains people to become End of Life Plan Facilitators, helping others in later life to prepare well for a good death. They also provide products and online programmes for those wishing to create comprehensive end of life plans. Jane is also author of Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating a Good End of Life Plan, creator of the End of Life Planning Cards, and has a TedX talk How to Do A Good Death.

In this episode of The Discomfort Practice Podcast, I am joined by special guest Jane Duncan Rogers. Jane and I discuss end-of-life preparation. This includes preparing for what happens after you die, but it also includes ensuring measures are in place to make sure your last days are enjoyable. Jane is CEO of "Before I Go Solutions", a non-profit dedicated to ensuring the procedures are in place to provide the end-of-life care you deserve. Jane and I talk about the life we leave behind after death and how to ensure that we live the best life possible as we come to an end. Jane shares her personal experience with bereavement and grief by talking about the death of her husband. Jane speaks raw and vulnerably about her husband's end-of-life experience and how they both became closer than ever in this time. I also talk to Jane about the physical world we leave behind, our household, our belongings, and our digital life, and how to prepare all aspects for when we are no longer here. I have an open and honest conversation about the belief that we are only inhabitants of the body we are in and that inside of us is something unique that makes us who we are. Jane speaks about her spiritual journey and how her husband's death made her realize that we are not just bodies. We are all so much more. I ask the question: "What is the legacy that I want to leave behind?" and "What can I do to leave a positive impact on this world?" Join us in this episode! Let us know your thoughts on Instagram or Twitter @thebetsyreed and feel free to tag us. Follow my own journey through my discomfort practice and catch up on past episodes on the podcast microsite https://thediscomfortpractice.libsyn.com or find The Discomfort Practice on your favorite podcast platform. Key Points: The death of Jane's husband and how it changed her life forever (04:00) Finding strength through adversity and how to view loss as a gift (06:30) How Jane wrote her best-selling book by being vulnerable and authentic (10:00) We are much more than the body we inhabit (12:00) The benefits of end-of-life planning for the people you love (22:00) How to make the most of the time you have (25:00) The difference between bereavement and grief (32:00) The legal aspects of end-of-life care (34:00) Advanced care planning, how do you want to live whilst nearing the end of your life? (35:00) Our digital lives and what we leave behind (36:00) The importance of documenting and taking care of things before you die (40:00) How can you be a good ancestor, and what legacy will you leave behind? (50:00) Connect with Jane Duncan Rogers: Jane on LinkedIn Before I Go Solutions' Website Jane on Facebook Connect with Betsy Reed: Betsy on Instagram Betsy on Twitter Betsy on Linkedin Betsy's Website Resources Mentioned: Before I Go Print Workbook or Fillable PDF Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating a Good End of Life Plan by Jane Duncan Rogers Gifted By Grief: A True Story of Cancer, Loss and Rebirth by Jane Duncan Rogers How to do a Good Death | Jane Duncan Rogers | TEDxFindhornSalon Rate, Review, Learn and Share Thanks for tuning into The Discomfort Practice! If you enjoyed this episode, please drop us a five star and written review, follow and share how it has benefited you. Don't forget to tune into our other episodes and share your favorite ones on social media!

Hello to you in Edinburgh, Scotland!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday with questions carefully chosen to help you collect stories in the oral tradition or spark your own writing. Either way, you'll say, "Thanks for the memories."My Stories From Women Who Walk podcast guest, Jane Duncan Rogers founded Before I Go Solutions, an organization dedicated to helping you prepare end-of-life plans before your loved ones need to.The majority of people agree that having some say in end of life planning is a good thing; but very few actually get anything done about it. The free quiz  on the Before I Go Solutions website asks 10 simple questions to help you and your family sort out what you want to say about your end of life.Pull up your socks and take a few minutes to read and answer questions like:How do you want your body to be dealt with?What about your bank accounts, bills, passwords, online social media presence and profiles?Do you have an up-to-date Will, Advance Directive and Power of Attorney?Have you destroyed private papers that you'd rather no one else sees? Story Prompt: How well prepared are you? Write that story! Practical Tip: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something.   All that matters is you have a story.This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! You're invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more: Quarter Moon Story ArtsProduction Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk. You'll recognize yourself in these true-life stories of adversity, challenge, fear, discovery, adventure, expression, and more from women who are walking their lives while their lives walk them and the lasting difference their journeys have made. I'm your host, Diane Wyzga.  Welcome back to Part 2 of the podcast interview with my guest, Jane Duncan Rogers, founder and Chief Officer of Before I Go Solutions and Before I Go Academy who joined us from North Scotland. I've invited Jane to talk with us about the absolutely vital end-of-life planning work that she and her team are spreading around the world. We were talking about creating Before I Go Solutions as a non-profit when I asked Jane about the challenges and frustrations she faced. Let's hear what she has to say about this and so much more on the topic of end-of-life planning, how it benefits you and your loved ones, and what you can do about it.Minutes: 37:3800 to 2:03     Intro2:03 to 4:20     Challenges and Frustrations I'm curious. You said you knew you were on the right path because of the Yes!, the resounding “Yes!” as you were checking in - but what might have been some of the frustrations and challenges as you were putting all this together?Challenge #1: Putting it together on a shoestringSpent all savings on book publication, Gifted By GriefYes, felt right in some wayFinancials are still a challenge; however Jane has never let lack of money stop her doing anythingWill always find a wayChallenge #2: After 30 years of working as an independent professional now had a team of directors to confer and decide withHad been used to barging ahead with her own ideas, with whatever felt rightChallenge #3: taking on coaches, assistants and the like as Before I Go Solutions expands and developsChallenge #4: anxiety; growth spurt; doesn't feel comfortable but that's what growing anything is like   4:20 to 8:00     Why Should We Even Care About End-of-Life Planning?Many folks say I don't care - I'll be dead - do whatever you like!The thing is, end-of-life plans are for those who come afterIs an incredibly selfless actThis End-of-Life planning is not for everybody; but is still useful to go through the processThe caring is about you caring about those you love and how they will manage after you dieIf you can make their way easier (which you can) that's whyIt is not easy; that's why we do it collectively and have facilitators to helpBelieve it or not: It's a creative process; can be fun and enjoyableMore folks are aware and more open to end-of-life planning because of COVIDOver the past year or so of COVID has there been an increased awareness of end-of-life, of mortality? Do you find that because of COVID that there is not only an increased awareness of life and end-of-life but people are more likely to raise the subject of end-of-life and mortality?In Jane's world death is a common topic; people might be having more conversations.As to the world in general maybe more conversations; but unless the conversation is recorded (even a simple as a list) nothing happens and people remember differentlyUnless you translate a conversation into documentation about choices and desires there could be arguments and issues that cause problems among loved onesThis is not just about the funeral but maybe several years down the line: there could be disagreements about this, that or the other: finances, companies, care of children and the likeJane works with those who recognize that End-of-Life planning is a good idea but still haven't gotten around to itJane's attention is with the willing albeit challenged8:00 to 11:35     How Do You Draw In and Work With the Willing?Like filings to a magnet; attract the willing who wish to investJane's book: Before I Go - has simple instructionsWorkbook to complete is a bigger version of original list of questionsJane discovered that folks do not do the work without help so she created coursesFrom that a facilitator training course was designed and developed to have facilitators to helpPeople ask: Why is there a charge for all of this stuff? Especially when it's there for free although not all in 1 placePeople need encouragement and 1 way to do that is put money where mouth isJane is driven to get End-of-Life Plans to be as common as birth plansJust do it!When you do it with others is creative, fun and connectingHost: quilting bee for End-of-Life!In the day when we could meet together there was that  flavor to it11:35 to 14:40     How Do You Begin the Conversation in the Family, With Loved Ones?There is a return to face-to-face so we will have the opportunity for a collective; but before we get to that place, how do you start a conversation in the family?Conversation starters require a contextDo not plan to show up at dinner and ask about burial or cremationIn context it becomes natural to ask a question and discuss the topicWhen  Prince Phillip died he had an End-of-Life Plan for years: he wanted a custom-made Land Rover to carry his coffin which makes for an ideal conversation starter: I was thinking about Prince Philip and his Land Rover and made me realize I'd like a side-car...what would you like? Ever thought about it?Another would be: if a celebrity dies, or if you went to funeral, or if attend ed online funeral, or learned about photo legacy, or even listening to amazing podcast between Diane and Jane Duncan Rogers who is completely mad...Have courage because you don't know loved ones' responses in advanceNot easy to ask about personals about sex, money and death; but unless we ask the answer is never given14:40 to 19:45     Before I Go Solutions Website & Free 10 Question QuizThe 10 questions are drawn from the original documentPeople don't know what they don't know; that's one of the main problemsWe don't think about the affect on othersWhat to destroy: we don't consider secrets, journals, evidence, etc. that might hurt or be unpleasant to loved ones; decide what to do with those items in advanceThe things you really don't know: who is authorized to speak on behalf of the ill person? It's not what you thinkKnow the laws that govern where you live to understand who can speak for you or a loved oneGetting some done is better than nothingPower of Attorney is keyHealthcare Power of AttorneyAdvance Healthcare DirectiveWhat we have control over while we are living and not leave big decisions to familyExtremis is wrenching 24 minute documentary film on Netflix: what happens with families in hospital when Advance Healthcare Directive is not in placeYou might very well get treated in the medical system unless you say you don't in writing or otherwise verbalized it to maximize what you wantWe put our heads in the sand about death hoping we will conk out in front of the telly; the truth is most folks end up with a long slow decline getting more and more unhealthy19:45 to 24:50     Digital FootprintWe take such care with compassionate End-of-Life decisions with our pets/ animal companions. We do not consider ourselves, our loved ones - nor do we think about the digital footprint. Question: what will happen to it, what can happen to it, what can people do to remove the footprint or let it be?You have to make conscious decision to keep or deleteJane got a friend to deal with Phillip's Facebook page; but doesn't know more than thatDo you want to continue as alive on social media after you're dead, or not?For the young people it could be used as a memorial site that also meant something to friendsWhat do you want, how do want us to carry on, and where is it put down so we know what to do? Then get on with living your life.Host recalls a book about End-of-Life plan (Handbook for Mortals) where it was set out to how to take the opportunity to tie up loose ends; what happens if you do all that and you don't die, was it all in vain? No; you've done all the work, no worry that something is lacking. Go and live your life until you don'tEducating yourself about the myriad of details is helpful for those coming after and helps you prioritize what's important24:50 to 28:08     Highlights About TopicsWhat are other topics to address, chapter headings of what's to be learned.Secrets, Journals, Letters, Diaries. What you want to keep privateAdvanced Directive is critical so the designated person can act on your behalf in the way in which you want to be treated  End-of-life planning work is a project; can be done in 3 months or upwards of a year or two longer depending on circumstancesThe benefit? Relief!What's available? Online course (self-study) plus live opportunities with facilitators trained to hold folks accountable28:08 to 31:00     Joy in End-of-Life Planning and Topic of DeathThere is an over-riding sense of joy in this conversation with Jane which is a combination of true energy, purpose, passion and bringing End of Life Ellie the Elephant to the light. This isn't grim or depressing. This is engaging.  Jane loves the word “joy!” in this work, especially because of her experience - even though it didn't start off like thatThere can be joy and fun in death and preparing for it, as her clients say to describe the work they do on the coursesBefore I Go Solutions bring a lightness to the topic - they switch a light on in what's perceived as a dark room31:00 to 37:38     LegacyAs we sit here today what would you like to see happen in the world as a result of your work?  Completely fueled by the idea that End-of-Life plans will be so normal - like birth plansHaving a plan is better than notJane's Big Mission: commonplace in the worldNow, what about seeing End-of-Life plans as part of the corporate Employee Benefits package, the Human Resources Department, all part of culture changeJane has always been a pioneer in her past; she sees the horizon wide openAs we begin to close, what might have been left unsaid?The gift in the grief: from horrible to enormous number of spiritual insights she wrote about in her book, which completely changed her, and that it took Phillip's death to do thatWhat folks are interested in: practical side of thingsJane followed her heart to respond to that interestIf Life is calling you, your job is to follow it no matter how mad it might seemTook 10 people saying the same thing before she paid attentionA resounding “Yes!”Before I say thank you to Jane I want to mention that all social media links, and TEDx talk, and connections to Jane Duncan Rogers and her work, Before I Go Solutions will be posted in the Episode Notes. Please do make sure you drop by her website, take that free 10 question quiz, and consider consulting with her, and perhaps joining one of the training groups.  Thank you very much, Jane, for walking along with us and sharing your life journey story which, I trust, will be of very good use and inspiration to those who are curious about and those who are ready to apply some solutions to these end-of-life questions. I can't thank you enough for sharing your story with us.Thank you so much for the opportunity. I just want to spread the word as much as I can!This is a terrific start! I've got all my work done; I'm one!Great, great wonderful! Here we are, at the end of the road but not the journey. Thank you for listening to Part 2 of this episode of Stories From Women Who Walk with your host Diane Wyzga and my guest Jane Duncan Rogers, the founder and Chief Officer of Before I Go Solutions and Before I Go Academy who joined us from North Scotland.  We hope you found joy, inspiration, and practical tips in our conversation about end-of-life planning.  You're also invited to check out over 375 episodes of this podcast Stories From Women Who Walk found on Simplecast, your favorite podcast platform, including Android, and my website: Quarter Moon Story Arts. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! You will have wonderful company as we walk our lives together.Production Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicSound Editing: Dawin Carlisle & First Class ReelsAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit and attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts ABOUT JANE DUNCAN ROGERS  Who am I?Jane Duncan Rogers, founder of Before I Go Solutions and the B.I.G. Academy.When my husband Philip died, I never for one moment imagined  I would end up working in this field.I had been an award-winning counselor and coach for over 25 years, having originally trained personally with the famous Louise L. Hay in 1990, working in the personal growth field in many different aspects. I'd  published books and tapes (well before the internet) and was helping small business owners to reach their full potential when Philip died.Because of the questions he had answered in his last year, I was well prepared in some respects for the admin side of things afterwards. But there was much more we simply did not know about.Fast forward to 2018, a year during which both my parents died.  They had completed a comprehensive end-of-life plan each, the one that Before I Go Solutions offers, now known as the Before I Go Method®.This was very different to my husband who had answered some things, but there was a lot more that I simply had to decide about myself.And that difference was huge – as my parents' executor, I simply had to follow all their thoughtful instructions.What's more, it was easy to find everything, and I took great solace from knowing I was carrying out what they wanted (and that they had known I would do this).My three siblings and I had no arguments at all, over what was a pretty stressful period (they both died unexpectedly within the same week).I am so incredibly grateful and appreciative for the organisation they had so carefully thought through.So I know from personal experience how hugely important this preparation work is, and I want to help you to help others do this too!Jane's background of 25 years in the psychotherapeutic and training fields has been perfect for the not-for-profit - Before I Go Solutions - she founded and helps to operate. Together with her team of trained End of Life Facilitators, she provides products and programmes to help people complete their end-of-life plans, something about which many have good intentions but never quite actually get around to doing.Jane lives in the North of Scotland, re-married during COVID lock-down, and she and her new husband are building not only a new life but a new eco-house/home together.  How to Stay in Touch With Jane Duncan RogersJane Duncan Rogers, Chief Officer Before I Go Solutions, CIC: www.beforeigosolutions.com- Author of: Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating A Good End of Life Plan and Gifted By Grief- Speaker on Tedx: How to Do A Good Death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An0k3s8pTXc- Speaker on Conscious Grief series with Tara Nash: https://www.conscious-grief.com/jane-duncanrogers/- Training in End of Life Plan Facilitation:  https://beforeigosolutions.com/big-training-intensive/- End-of-Life Planning Cards:  https://beforeigosolutions.com/product/end-of-life-planning-cards/- Facebook: End-of-Life Conversations Group: https://www.facebook.com/beforeigosolutions/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/giftedbygrief- Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeduncanrogers-5aa3b591

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk. You'll recognize yourself in these true-life stories from women who are walking their lives while their lives walk them and the lasting difference these journeys have made. I'm your host, Diane Wyzga.Today my guest is Jane Duncan Rogers, founder and Chief Officer of Before I Go Solutions and Before I Go Academy who's joining us from North Scotland. Like many of us who were walking their lives until Life walked them, Jane enjoyed a successful career in retailing, trained with the wonderful Louise Hay, offered You Can Heal Your Life study groups, became an award-winning psychotherapist before finding herself face-to-face with Death at the age of 54 when her  husband, Phillip, died. Three years later Jane published a book called Gifted By Grief. Where is the gift in grief? I've invited Jane to talk with us about the absolutely vital end-of-life planning work that she and her team are spreading around the world. Welcome to the podcast, Jane!    Minutes 29:1500 to 2:00     Intro2:00 to 5:15     Start From Where You AreOne fine day I will get to Scotland to spend time hiking and trekking. If I met up with you on one of your favorite walks, what's the first thing I'd notice about you?  Jane's energy, passion and honesty. It seems to be who she is! No matter where she is and the topic she's talking about that's what she brings to itAnd if we had some time to walk along together what might I get to know about you?On the outside Jane looks pretty ordinary and normalBut on the inside is different and had unusual life in many respects A bit of a teaserWhen we parted ways what would I remember about walking with you?How the host felt How we make people feel is what we remember Remember the walk as nourishing and fun and  learning and excited to return to our livesHost recalls how wonderful it would be to live next door to Jane and inspire each otherLet's try and inspire the world here!  5:15 to 7:50     Professional Life Experiences Unexpectedly Set Stage for Current RoleWe all have a back story. Before we get to the very BIG story of Before I Go Solutions, I have a question: Those who have listened to your TEDx talk or heard your recent interview with Tara Nash on her Conscious Grief series might be aware of what started you on the road to Before I Go Solutions. Before we get to that story I'd like to know a bit about your own growth and learning and how it prepared for your current work:Had been an award-winning counselor and coach for over 25 years, having originally trained personally with the famous Louise L. Hay in 1990, working in the personal growthWas helping small business owners to reach their full potential when Philip died.Jane says past didn't really prepare her for current work; other than saying when she looked back and learned that everything done before prepared for todayAlways interested in behind the scenesAt age 16 Jane wanted to study psychology to learn how human minds work which isn't what she learned at university; but it is the beginning of formal behind-the-scenes learningAlso interested in how businesses worked; Jane brings that to the present day in end-of-life planning facilitation trainingLoved Louise Hay for the fantastic blend of spiritual and practical; Jane has that spiritual connection to Life and being in Life which translates into a practical way that is joy in purposeJane inspires others from a bedrock of loving what she does that is also practical and helpful to people7:50 to 12:15     Preparing for the ExpectedWhich brings us nicely to the next chapter. You've written and spoken that because of questions your husband Phillip answered in his last year you were prepared for some things, but not all things. Would you share with us a bit of the story about the unexpected diagnosis and preparation for end-of-life; in particular, what you didn't know about, what you had to decide, both alone and together.October 2010 Jane's husband Phillip was diagnosed (out of the blue) with stomach cancer; no reason to suspect anythingCaught early so they had hope it would resolve well and Phillip would recoverAfter chemotherapy and surgery that was not completely successful they realized they were facing the endDifficult and made every moment even more preciousThey received an email from a mutual friend with a list of questions that Jane ignored, ignore again and then the 3rd time finally looked atTogether Jane and Phillip answered a list of very practical questions (passwords, coffin, body dressing, and so on)Actually had a “good time doing it, believe it or not!”Jane recalls that this was like a project; she and Phillip had been good at doing projects together (home renovation, books, etc.)This felt like they were creating something together even with the reluctance to begin. And the project helped a lotWhen Phillip died 4 months later Jane met with funeral director and when asked how the body should be dressed Jane knew what to sayWhat made that lovely? Phillip had told that her that he  wanted to be dressed in his dressing gown which Jane had made for him.Jane didn't know: body could be brought home to lie in the house where friends could come to pay respects; didn't need to get the funeral home involved right away; and so on.What Jane later learned opened up choices12:15 to 17:00     The Effect of Grief on Loved Ones Who Are UnpreparedHost finds the story remarkable that a friend sent the triggering email. How did that come to be?An old friend of Phillip's was a nurse specialist who was familiar with end-of-life and either prepared or found the questionsMost importantly, the nurse friend had seen the effect on families with these things not being addressed until it is too lateJane knew it would have been helpful to investigate a crematorium but could not; today she organizes crematorium tours for her clients which is interesting when you are “researching” and there's a lot to learnIf we want to re-do the kitchen, say we will get bids from 3 contractors, compare and decide whom to go with. Do we do this with funeral directors? No. Why don't we do it? Because at the time we need one we are faced with loss and griefShopping around is sensible - before the grief - well in advance of needing itHost's personal experience with her mother's passing and the role of the 7 siblings jumping in to scramble and get ready with the myriad of details when death happened rather quickly. Versus when her father passed and had a simple pine coffin in mind but still the link to purchase was shared with a friend who was able to track down coffin. Start to plan now because your loved ones will be in no position to make big decisions at the time. As Host has written, “End-of-life is a GPS for our loved ones.”17:00 to  19:50     Avoiding Unnecessary CostsEnd-of-life decisions can be an enormous expense or not, depending on so many factorsChoices abound if you know about them ahead of timeDo the researchYou don't need a funeral at all; all that's required is the proper disposal of the body remainsCan easily and appropriately keep costs down if you knowPeople are unaware of the shocking impact that grief has;  even when you know that death is imminent and how that translates to your thinking and behavior which becomes muddledUnless you've had this experience you probably have no clue how you will reactBest advice: have the conversation well beforehand and translate that conversation into writing19:50 to 22:45     First Book: Gifted by GriefHow did your first book, Gifted by Grief come about? What prompted you to write this book some 3 years after Phillip's death and what might be the gift in grief?When Phillip was ill Jane was practicing as a small business coach and writing a blog on the topic of living while a loved one is dyingJane's writing style is direct and honest: who she is is what you getJane knew one day she would write a story from her view point and Phillip's; but not right awayJane trusted that she would know what was the right time to write; proceeded to a mind map of the bookIt took a few more months before Jane began writing the book and it all poured out in 6 weeks timeJane's experience was very cathartic and part of her healing journeyMaking the end-of-life experience a proper book was the way to honor Phillip, the journey and help other people22:45 to 25:40     What Followed Gifted by GriefFollowing the book Jane offered small workshops to those who wanted to work on griefJane was shocked to learn that the chapter on The Questions was a popular and necessary topicWhere your Life walks you is how Jane felt: maybe I should show these folks what to doA waiting list appeared which said, “Something's here.”Jane believed she was being shown what to do, knew how to take training on line“It was just me doing this.”Jane came to understand she needed to create a not-for-profit enterprise with a name, directors and suchBefore I Go Solutions  name came easily to Jane; “just popped into my head.”The enterprise grew as Jane followed energies and impulsesJane keeps checking in to ask if this is what she should be doing and the answer is still a big “Yes!”25:40 to 29:15     Frustrations, Challenges and Return Next Week for Part 2   Host: You have so beautifully articulated the path through the woods about how something comes into being and doing wonderful work in the world growing out of one's own sadness, grief, loss but Life and Jane in concert made this happen. When you follow what you are really truly meant to be doing here. I'm curious: You said you knew you were on the right path because of the resounding “Yes!” as you kept checking in; but what might have been some of the frustrations and challenges as you were putting all this together? Here we are, at the end of the road but not the journey. Thank you for listening to Part 1 of this episode of Stories From Women Who Walk with your host Diane Wyzga and my guest Jane Duncan Rogers, the founder and Chief Officer of Before I Go Solutions and Before I Go Academy who joined us from North Scotland.  We hope you enjoyed and are motivated by our end-of-life planning conversation. We'll be back in a week with Part 2.You're also invited to check out over 375 episodes of this podcast Stories From Women Who Walk found on Simplecast, your favorite podcast platform, including Android and my website: Quarter Moon Story Arts. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! You will have wonderful company as we walk our lives together.Production Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicSound Editing: Dawin Carlisle & First Class ReelsAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit and attribution Quarter Moon Story ArtsABOUT JANE DUNCAN ROGERS  Who am I?Jane Duncan Rogers, founder of Before I Go Solutions and the B.I.G. Academy.When my husband Philip died, I never for one moment imagined  I would end up working in this field.I had been an award-winning counselor and coach for over 25 years, having originally trained personally with the famous Louise L. Hay in 1990, working in the personal growth field in many different aspects. I'd  published books and tapes (well before the internet) and was helping small business owners to reach their full potential when Philip died.Because of the questions he had answered in his last year, I was well prepared in some respects for the admin side of things afterwards. But there was much more we simply did not know about.Fast forward to 2018, a year during which both my parents died.  They had completed a comprehensive end-of-life plan each, the one that Before I Go Solutions offers, now known as the Before I Go Method®.This was very different to my husband who had answered some things, but there was a lot more that I simply had to decide about myself.And that difference was huge – as my parents' executor, I simply had to follow all their thoughtful instructions.What's more, it was easy to find everything, and I took great solace from knowing I was carrying out what they wanted (and that they had known I would do this).My three siblings and I had no arguments at all, over what was a pretty stressful period (they both died unexpectedly within the same week).I am so incredibly grateful and appreciative for the organisation they had so carefully thought through.So I know from personal experience how hugely important this preparation work is, and I want to help you to help others do this too!Jane's background of 25 years in the psychotherapeutic and training fields has been perfect for the not-for-profit - Before I Go Solutions - she founded and helps to operate. Together with her team of trained End of Life Facilitators, she provides products and programmes to help people complete their end-of-life plans, something about which many have good intentions but never quite actually get around to doing.Jane lives in the North of Scotland, re-married during COVID lock-down, and she and her new husband are building not only a new life but a new eco-house/home together.  How to Stay in Touch With Jane Duncan Rogers Jane Duncan RogersChief Officer Before I Go Solutions CIC, www.beforeigosolutions.com- Author of: Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating A Good End of Life Plan and Gifted By Grief- Speaker on TedX talk: How to Do A Good Death- Training in End of Life Plan Facilitation:  https://beforeigosolutions.com/big-training-intensive/- Facebook: End-of-Life Conversations Group: https://www.facebook.com/beforeigosolutions/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/giftedbygrief- Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeduncanrogers-5aa3b591   

Jane Duncan Rogers is an award-winning life and death coach who helps people prepare well for a good end of life. Having been in the field of psychotherapy and personal growth for 25 years, she is founder of Before I Go Solutions, dedicated to educating people about dying, death, and grief.Before I Go Solutions is a social enterprise (sometimes known as a not-for-profit).We help people all over the world to actually get their plans done!Through your donation, no matter how big or small, you would be contributing tothe sponsorship of someone of a low income from a developing country who would be a suitable candidate for the end of life plan Facilitators Training - thereby bringing this work to their local communities.If you'd like to help in this way, please donate now, and help one person's life to grow so they can help others. Every donation counts towards our mission: "having end of life plans become as commonplace as birth plans!"https://beforeigosolutions.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/death-by-design. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

OMN E097 | What's The Plan When Death Comes Knocking?: Jane Duncan Rogers likes to talk about the elephant in the room! In this case, it is the elephant called ‘dying, death and grief’. Three years after her husband died, she published Gifted by Grief: A True Story of Cancer Loss and Rebirth, and readers response to this book led to her founding her current business. Before I Go Solutions is a social enterprise which trains people to become end of life plan facilitators and provides products and programmes for those wishing to create a good end of life plan. For everyone who purchases a place on the online course, they donate a free place to a carer. Jane is also author of Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating a Good End of Life Plan, and has a TedX talk How to Do A Good Death. Don't forget to download my Bulletproof Business App for all these podcasts, upcoming events, accountability, business planning/strategy modules, inspiration and the very best business coaching content you can get!  Click HERE to download the Bulletproof Business App! This episode is sponsored by I Am Truth, one of the only CBD & Hemp based sports recovery companies in the UK. Their passion is to deliver premium products and a premium service to athletes and fitness enthusiast alike. Use discount code KEELING10 to get 10% off everything you order! I Am Truth - Train, Recover, Repeat Connect with me @TheJamieKeeling on Facebook & LinkedIn Let's work together to take your business to the next level - Business Accelerator Programmes: "Helping early stage businesses startup, accelerate & sustain high performance operations with effective business mentoring in strategy development, implementation & systemisation | Affordable, Results Focused, No BS" 1:1 Business Consultancy & Mentoring | Bulletproof Mini-Mastermind | Bespoke Business Strategy  Please SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, & leave a REVIEW!  www.BulletproofBusinessServices.com

Doctors all over the world have been asking their high risk patients if they have considered what kind of treatment they would like to receive if they were to contract Covid-19. Quite a question to be asked if you have never considered the fact of your own end of life, especially at a time when; although most people recover from CV, many are dying. Jane Duncan Rogers helps people to think about the inevitable, to have conversations about it with their nearest and dearest, and then to write down the decisions they have made about their end of life treatment. In this illuminating interview Jane explains how the death of her own husband sparked her into viewing death in a completely different light. She talks about why it is even more important now to talk about death, what’s so important about considering the type of treatment we would want and why people are still so reluctant to talk about this. Jane also gets very practical. As well as wills, and powers of attorney, she talks about taking care of passwords (think about that!), ‘cleaning house’, different types of funerals, choice of clothes, and what kinds of events you would want those you love to experience after you’ve left them behind. In this interview Jane will explain: Why a simple will is not enough. What are the essential parts of the EOLP (end of life plan)? How it’s all about caring for those you leave behind by creating an EOLP to make it easier for them once you’ve gone. Jane Duncan Rogers is an author, coach and founder of ‘Before I Go Solutions’. She helps people of all ages create their own End Of Life Plan. Jane’s mission is to have these plans become as commonplace as birth plans. And it all starts with contemplating the unthinkable!

Join hosts Chloe Gosiewski and Kym Frederick for 7 days of happiness. In each episode we talk about happy songs, happy books, share happy stories and poems. We also share our Daily Appreci8 which we hope you will join in with! Each episode we hear from a guest and today we would like to introduce you to Jane Duncan Rogers, an author and award-winning Life and Death Coach and founder of Before I Go Solutions.  

Is there such a thing as a 'good death'? In the latest episode of 'What's Age Got to Do with It?' Suzanne Noble chats with a woman who is on a mission to help others to make end of life plans. Award winning coach and author Jane Duncan Rogers was devastated when her husband died of cancer in 2011. Little did she know that several years on she would become founding director of Before I Go Solutions, a not-for-profit that helps people and especially carers to make good end of life plans, based on questions she had asked her husband before he died.  In 2018 her second book, Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating A Good End of Life Plan was published.  She also leads the B.I.G. accredited training for those wishing to train in the Before I Go Method® and spread this work to their local communities.  https://beforeigosolutions.com/

Jane Duncan Rogers is an award-winning life and death coach who helps people prepare well for a good end of life. Having been in the field of psychotherapy and personal growth for 25 years, she is founder of Before I Go Solutions, dedicated to educating people about dying, death, and grief. Jane lives within the Findhorn community in Scotland, UK.Rogers' book, BEFORE I GO is a compassionate, practical guide to end-of-life matters, empowering us to clarify and share our wishes and continue to live life to the fullest.   Rogers addresses the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of end-of-life planning to help you prepare well for your death.     Her work enables the reader to make well-informed decisions about their end-of-life care and facilitate conversations with family and friends about this difficult topic.   The book includes guiding questions, exercises, and recording tools, as well as worksheets available for download and supportive online coursesRelated Links :Author's Website: http://beforeigosolutions.com/Online program: http://beforeigosolutions.com/what-we-offer/big-programme/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/giftedbygrief/Workbook: http://beforeigosolutions.com/what-we-offer/big-workbook**This interview took place originally on 1/6/19, but there was a delay in releasing our interview due to technical issues associated with the  quality of the recording which was recently corrected.**  

Jane Duncan Rogers is an award-winning life and death coach who helps people prepare well for a good end of life. Having been in the field of psychotherapy and personal growth for 25 years, she is founder of Before I Go Solutions, dedicated to educating people about dying, death, and grief. Jane lives within the Findhorn community in Scotland, UK. Rogers' book, BEFORE I GO is a compassionate, practical guide to end-of-life matters, empowering us to clarify and share our wishes and continue to live life to the fullest.   Rogers addresses the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of end-of-life planning to help you prepare well for your death.     Her work enables the reader to make well-informed decisions about their end-of-life care and facilitate conversations with family and friends about this difficult topic.   The book includes guiding questions, exercises, and recording tools, as well as worksheets available for download and supportive online courses Related Links : Author's Website: http://beforeigosolutions.com/Online program: http://beforeigosolutions.com/what-we-offer/big-programme/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/giftedbygrief/Workbook: http://beforeigosolutions.com/what-we-offer/big-workbook **This interview took place originally on 1/6/19, but there was a delay in releasing our interview due to technical issues associated with the  quality of the recording which was recently corrected.**  

Jane Duncan Rogers is founder of Before I Go Solutions, a not for profit organization dedicated to helping people to prepare well for the best ending of life possible by completing their end of life plans. Having been in the field of psychotherapy and personal growth for more than 25 years, she is the author of “Gifted By Grief: A True Story of Cancer, Loss and Rebirth “ and her latest book is “Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating A Good End of Life Plan.” https://amzn.to/2ErYUYQ Jane has given a well-received TedX talk on How To Do A Good Death https://youtu.be/An0k3s8pTXc  and also trains others through the Before I Go Academy to bring end of life planning to their local communities. Her website is: https://beforeigosolutions.com/ Thank you for listening! Join the supportive and loving, We Don't Die Listeners Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wedontdielisteners/ *Enjoying We Don't Die Radio episodes? Would you like to be a Patron of the show? Consider donating $1 or more per episode to help operating costs of the show (I keep the show commercial-free on purpose) please visit: https://www.patreon.com/wedontdieradio or simply give at https://www.paypal.me/SandraChamplain  

Jane Duncan Rogers is an award-winning coach and author of the new book Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating A Good End of Life Plan. After being devastated when her husband died of cancer in 2011, she would become the founding director of Before I Go Solutions, a not-for-profit that helps people and especially carers to make good end of life plans, based on questions she had asked her husband before he died. Join Robert Manni, author of The Guys' Guy's Guide To Love as we discuss life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Subscribe to Guy's Guy Radio on iTunes! Buy The Guys' Guy's Guide to Love now!

Jane Duncan Rogers is an award-winning coach and author of the new book Before I Go: The Essential Guide to Creating A Good End of Life Plan. After being devastated when her husband died of cancer in 2011, she would become the founding director of Before I Go Solutions, a not-for-profit that helps people and especially carers to make good end of life plans, based on questions she had asked her husband before he died. Join Robert Manni, author of The Guys' Guy's Guide To Love as we discuss life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Subscribe to Guy's Guy Radio on iTunes! Buy The Guys' Guy's Guide to Love now!

Jane Duncan Rogers is an award-winning Life and Death coach who helps people prepare well for the best ending of life possible. She’s been in the field of psychotherapy and personal growth for more than 25 years, she is also author of "Gifted By Grief: A True Story of Cancer, Loss and Rebirth" and "Before I Go: Practical Questions to Ask and Answer Before You Die". She founded "Before I Go Solutions" in 2016. And describes herself as having a quirky take on life and death. She sings and performs in a well-known womens acappella group, "Too Many Kooks". Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com/zestfulaging.