Podcasts about death doula

What if everything we've been taught about success is incomplete? From the time we're young, we're taught that success looks like achievement, titles, promotions, money, recognition, and checking all the boxes. But what happens when you finally arrive... and something still feels missing? In this powerful episode of Ask a Death Doula, Suzanne B. O'Brien sits down with Kerrie Lee Brown, award-winning journalist, Chief Content Officer and Editor-in-Chief of SUCCESS® Magazine, to explore a conversation that is transforming millions of lives: What is the true definition of success? After interviewing thousands of the world's most accomplished leaders, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and changemakers, Kerrie has witnessed a remarkable pattern. The people who appear the most successful on paper are often asking the same deeper question: "Is this really why I'm here?" As a heart attack survivor at just 39 years old, Kerrie shares how a life-changing experience shifted her own understanding of success—from achievement to alignment, from external validation to inner fulfillment, and from chasing more to becoming more. Suzanne brings the wisdom of more than two decades as a hospice nurse, sharing what thousands of people at the end of life have taught her about the difference between accomplishment and a life truly lived. Together they explore why service, purpose, connection, and authenticity may be the missing pieces in the conversation about success. In This Episode You'll Discover: Why traditional definitions of success often leave people feeling empty The difference between achievement and true fulfillment What people at the end of life consistently say matters most How major life challenges can become invitations to rediscover your purpose Why your "next chapter" may be your most meaningful one yet How service creates a deeper and more sustainable form of success Practical ways to reconnect with what your heart has always known Memorable Takeaway Success isn't about becoming someone else. It's about remembering who you truly are. When we stop measuring our lives by titles, income, or accomplishments alone and begin measuring them by love, contribution, growth, and authenticity, everything changes. Perhaps the question isn't: "How successful am I?" Perhaps the better question is: "Am I living the life I came here to live?" About Kerrie Lee Brown Kerrie Lee Brown is an award-winning media executive, international journalist, speaker, and transformational leader with more than 30 years of experience shaping some of the world's most influential media brands. As former Chief Content Officer and Editor-in-Chief of SUCCESS® Magazine, she interviewed thousands of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, celebrities, and innovators, gaining extraordinary insight into leadership, resilience, reinvention, and what creates a truly meaningful life. Following a heart attack at age 39, Kerrie experienced a profound personal transformation that inspired her to redefine success through the lens of wellbeing, purpose, and authentic leadership. Today she is the founder of RedLily® Media and co-founder of Lioness Global Initiatives™, helping amplify meaningful stories and empowering women around the world to embrace courageous reinvention. Learn more at: https://kerrieleebrown.com/ Learn More About Lioness Global here: https://www.thelionessglobal.com Connect with Suzanne B. O'Brien If this conversation resonated with you, you'll love Suzanne's mission to help people live fully by understanding what matters most before the end of life. Through the Doulagivers Institute, Suzanne is leading a global movement to restore the sacred understanding of aging, dying, grief, and living—empowering communities to care for one another with knowledge, compassion, and confidence. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who may be redefining success in their own life, and join the movement toward a more meaningful future. Because in the end... The greatest success isn't what you accumulated. It's who you became, how deeply you loved, and how fully you lived. SAVE YOUR SEAT: Death Doula Secrets Webinar here: July 18th https://event.webinarjam.com/4kv5v/register/0ov7va8z?webinar_id=34

Send us Fan MailDeath can be one of the clearest teachers we have—but only if we stop treating it like a distant problem.In this episode, I'm joined by ritualist and death educator Shaina Garfield, founder of Leaves With You and one of the co-facilitators of the Beyond the Veil Retreat, to talk about green burial, grief, and the surprisingly life-giving practice of planning a sacred return to Earth.We begin with Shaina's nonlinear path into this work: being diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease in college, discovering holistic healing, and following a design question that led her to create her first macrame coffin. Shaina shares why handweaving a biodegradable coffin can become so much more than an environmentally conscious funeral option—it can be a communal ritual in which every knot holds prayers, beauty, love, and memory.From there, we explore Shaina's deeply personal essay, The Return to My Earth, and the moment she realized that healing was not about transcending or escaping her body. It was about coming home to it.We talk about letting go of the lives we thought we would have, learning to hold gratitude and longing at the same time, and recognizing when the search for healing becomes another way of searching for something wrong with us.Shaina shares how plant medicine ceremony has served as a form of threshold training, why the real ceremony begins after the ceremony, and why integration and physical action matter more than continually chasing the next cure, treatment, or spiritual breakthrough. She also offers guidance for anyone curious about connecting with guides, ritual, and the unseen—even if plant medicine is not part of their path.And because this is the Ode to Joy podcast, we make space for the joy woven through it all: dance breaks, trees, water, gardens, laughter, daily acts of offering, and the practices that help us stay openhearted while living with pain and uncertainty.If you are curious about death-positive living, end-of-life planning, ritual, chronic illness, green burial, or what it means to return fully to your body and the Earth, this conversation offers both grounding and permission.Subscribe to the podcast, share this episode with someone who may need it, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.Three Shaina Truths1. The equation of becoming requires both giving away and receiving.Whenever we cross a threshold and become a new version of ourselves, something must be released. Letting go creates the space into which the next chapter can arrive.2. Medicine is not necessarily a cure—it can be a key.No teacher, ceremony, treatment, or spiritual practice can walk the path for us. The key may open something, but we are still responsible for building the door, walking through it, and integrating what we have learned into our everyday lives.3. Our death can become our final offering to the Earth.Preparing for our sacred return is not only about deciding what happens after we die. It asks us to consider what we are cultivating within our bodies, our relationships, and our lives right now.Standout Quotes from Shaina“It's important to witness what is witnessing you, because what we're seeking is also seeking us.”“The equation of becoming means having to give away in order to receive.”“The ceremony is great, but it's really the integration and the action that make it real.”“Plant medicine is not a cure—it's a key. I'm the one who has to build the door and walk through it.”“Death is a key to experiencing more joy.”“We're looking at our death only to inform our life here today.”“We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.” —Friedrich NietzscheJournaling PromptsWhat am I being invited to give away so that I can receive what is trying to enter my life?Where has my desire to heal, grow, or improve quietly become a search for something wrong with me?What would it mean for me to return to my Earth—to my body, my needs, my limits, and the physical reality of my life?If I knew I were going to die tomorrow, what would feel complete—and what would I wish I had tended to more lovingly?How might I treat one ordinary act today—washing the dishes, preparing food, walking outside, or caring for my body—as an offering?What expectations about my life, my body, or the person I thought I would become am I ready to grieve and release?What would my own sacred return to Earth look and feel like? What does imagining it teach me about how I want to live now?Where is life already inviting me into the dance—and what keeps me from joining it?Resources MentionedShaina Garfield and Leaves With You⁠Read Shaina's essay, ⁠The Return to My Earth⁠Follow Leaves With You on InstagramLearn more about the Beyond the Veil RetreatExplore green burial and environmentally conscious end-of-life options in your local areaIn This EpisodeChronic illness as an initiation into healing, death work, and the EarthShaina's journey from industrial designer to ritualist and death educatorCreating biodegradable macrame coffinsWeaving prayers, memories, and love into a burial vesselReturning to the body after years of spiritual explorationWhen the healing journey becomes another form of self-rejectionHolding gratitude for the present while maintaining a vision for the futureThe equation of becomingLife as a series of thresholdsPlant medicine, responsibility, lineage, and discernmentWhy integration matters more than chasing spiritual experiencesConnecting with guides and the unseenLearning to live with death rather than treating it as a distant problemDance as prayer, embodiment, and connection to creationGreen burial as a physical and spiritual offeringUsing death to inform how we live todayShaina's offering at Beyond the VeilConnect with ShainaShaina Garfield is a ritualist, death educator, designer, and founder of Leaves With You. Her work helps people reconnect with death, grief, ceremony, and the natural world through ritual containers, death education, green burial exploration, and biodegradable macrame coffins.At the Beyond the Veil Retreat, Shaina will facilitate The Sacred Return to Earth, an exploration of green burial, the spiritual dimensions of decomposition, and how envisioning our return to the Earth can transform the way we live today. Support the showBuy your copy of Elena's book "Grieve Outside the Box"Follow on IG @elenabox

After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, the conversations are only part of the work.The next step is making sure the right plans, documents, passwords, wishes, and decision-makers are in place — before a crisis forces your family to guess.In Part 3 of this three-part series, Amy and end-of-life doula Sandra Newsome talk about the practical details families need to consider, including healthcare proxy, advance directives, Five Wishes, dementia-specific directives, legal documents, subscriptions, pets, death care plans, and legacy wishes.What To Listen For[00:15] Continuing the Conversation After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis[01:39] What to Have in Place: The High-Priority Documents[3:00] Why a Healthcare Proxy Matters[3:44] Knowing and Communicating Your Wishes[10:33] Using “The Five Wishes” as a Guide[12:51] Dementia-Specific Advance Directives[15:00] Asking: “What If We Did Nothing?”[20:24] Planning for Death Care and End-of-Life Preferences[22:20] Legacy Projects: Letters, Books, and Videos[26:13] Keeping Documents Updated Over Time[29:12] Why These Conversations Matter Now[33:01] Living Fully While Preparing for the End[34:05] Closing Quote on hope, dreams, and the futureAn Alzheimer's diagnosis can bring so much uncertainty, but planning ahead can reduce the guessing, guilt, conflict, and chaos your family may otherwise face. These conversations and documents are actually about agency, dignity, and love in action.Listen to this episode, choose one next step, and make sure the people who may one day speak for you know what you want and where to find what they need.Mentioned in the EpisodeFive Wishes: https://www.fivewishes.org/Aging with Dignity / Five Wishes: https://agingwithdignity.org/five-wishes/The Conversation Project: https://theconversationproject.org/Dementia-specific advance directive: https://theconversationproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/DementiaGuide.pdfAtul Gawande / Being Mortal YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQhI3Jb7vMg&t=1sBeing Mortal by Atul Gawande: https://atulgawande.com/book/being-mortal/Amy's First Steps Guide — After Alzheimer's Diagnosis: https://www.amylangcoaching.com/firststepsRESOURCES:Download the FREE Excerpt of Thoughts Are Habits TooBook a FREE Discovery Call with AmyDownload After Mom's Alzheimer's Diagnosis: The First 8 Things to Know and learn how to support her with more calm, clarity, and confidence.Download the RESTORED Protocol: Eight Essential Protective Factors to Build an Alzheimer's-Resistant BrainSchedule your Breakthrough Roadmap session with AmyFollow Amy on Instagram @amylangcoaching  and on Facebook @amylangcoachingSubscribe to Amy's YouTube channel @happyandhealthywithamy

What if the future of end-of-life care isn't found inside the healthcare system—but within our communities? In this powerful episode of Ask a Death Doula, Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, shares why the global death doula movement has reached a pivotal moment—and why it's time for its next evolution. Drawing from more than 20 years as a hospice and oncology nurse and over 1,000 bedside experiences, Suzanne reveals the critical gaps she sees in today's end-of-life landscape, why so many aspiring death doulas struggle to build meaningful, sustainable practices, and what it will truly take to create a cultural shift around aging, caregiving, grief, and end-of-life. This episode also marks the exciting announcement of the very first Death Doula Bootcamp—a transformational three-day live virtual experience designed to help compassionate people become confident community educators and leaders. This isn't about collecting another certification. It's about becoming part of a movement. In This Episode You'll Discover: Why Suzanne believes this is one of the most important moments in history for the death doula movement. The powerful story that inspired the creation of the Death Doula Bootcamp. The hidden reason so many healthcare professionals feel burned out, disconnected, and trapped. Why death is not primarily a medical event—but a deeply human and sacred experience. The three biggest challenges facing today's death doulas—and how to overcome them. Why bedside work alone is not the path to building a sustainable death doula practice. How the most successful death doulas create both impact and income by serving communities long before a health crisis occurs. The importance of advance care planning, caregiver education, aging support, grief care, and compassionate community leadership. How free education can become the catalyst for lasting cultural change. Suzanne's vision for returning end-of-life care to families, neighborhoods, and communities around the world. Key Takeaway Changing the culture around death will not happen one family at a time. It happens when compassionate people step forward as educators, leaders, and advocates—bringing knowledge, confidence, and sacred support back into their communities. The future of end-of-life care isn't simply about serving people who are dying. It's about helping people live well, prepare well, care well, and love well—long before the final chapter arrives. Join the First-Ever Death Doula Bootcamp If you've ever felt called to this work... If you're already a death doula but aren't sure how to build a thriving practice... If you're a caregiver, nurse, social worker, therapist, chaplain, or simply someone who knows there has to be a better way... This Bootcamp was created for you. During this live three-day experience (August 27–29), you'll learn Suzanne's proven community educator model—the same framework that helped grow Doulagivers into a global movement serving hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. By the end of the Bootcamp, you'll leave with: Your own community education event fully planned A proven outreach strategy A clear roadmap for serving your community Greater confidence in your role as an end-of-life educator The tools to create meaningful impact while building a sustainable practice This is not just information. It's implementation. It's transformation. And it's an invitation to become part of one of the most important cultural movements of our time. Reserve Your Seat Today Join us for the first-ever Death Doula Bootcamp and become part of the movement to create Compassionate Communities for Aging and End of Life. Learn more and register at: www.DeathDoulaBootcamp.com If This Episode Inspired You... Please subscribe to Ask a Death Doula, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who feels called to bring more compassion, education, and sacred care into the world. Together, we can return end-of-life care to where it has always belonged—in the hearts, hands, and communities of everyday people.

The conversations that follow an Alzheimer's diagnosis can feel tender, awkward, and overwhelming.But avoiding them does not make them easier.In this episode, Amy and end-of-life doula Sandra Newsome walk through a practical conversation starter guide that can help you begin with more calm, clarity, and compassion.What to Listen For[00:47] The tender place many families start from. [01:40] The conversation guide Sandra recommends. [02:20] The deceptively simple question that can reveal what your loved one values most. [03:08] The concept of compressed morbidity. [04:08] Why how you live today can affect how you live through the end of life. [06:52] The question that helps identify who and what supports you during difficult times. [07:40] Why “what matters to me through the end of my life” is not a question to rush. [10:09] What steps Sandra recommends before asking your parent. [12:14] The reason timing matters so much. [15:28] The family conversation that may need to happen if your parent does not want details, but you do. [17:10] Who should know what — and how family dynamics can affect what gets shared. [18:32] Why the right timing and setting can make this conversation feel more possible. [19:30] The sentence Sandra uses to explain why these conversations cannot wait forever. [21:00] How planning ahead can become a gift to the very people you are trying to protect. [22:54] Why role-playing the conversation can help you. An Alzheimer's diagnosis can make the future feel uncertain, but these conversations help bring some steadiness back. Start with one question, give yourself time to sit with the answers, and remember: this is not about getting everything perfect.Listen to this episode to learn how to start the conversation, then continue with Part 3 where Amy and Sandra talk about the documents, decisions, and plans families need to have in place.Resources MentionedThe Conversation Project: https://theconversationproject.org/Amy's First Steps Guide: https://www.amylangcoaching.com/firststepsBeing Mortal by Atul Gawande: https://atulgawande.com/book/being-mortal/How We Live Is How We Die by Pema Chödrön: https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/how-we-live-is-how-we-die-book/Recommended EpisodesAlzheimer's Diagnosis: The Conversation to Start Early with Sandra Newsome (Part 1 of 3)Alzheimer's Diagnosis: What to Put in Place Now - Coming Soon!After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis: A Family ChecklistHow to Build an Alzheimer's Care TeamMy Mom Was Diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Am I Next?RESOURCES:Download the FREE Excerpt of Thoughts Are Habits TooBook a FREE Discovery Call with AmyDownload After Mom's Alzheimer's Diagnosis: The First 8 Things to Know and learn how to support her with more calm, clarity, and confidence.Download the RESTORED Protocol: Eight Essential Protective Factors to Build an Alzheimer's-Resistant BrainSchedule your Breakthrough Roadmap session with AmyFollow Amy on Instagram @amylangcoaching  and on Facebook @amylangcoachingSubscribe to Amy's YouTube channel @happyandhealthywithamy

Send us Fan MailSomething wild happens when your life hits a season you can't “power through.” I'm sharing a personal update I've been living inside of lately: pregnancy, the humbling first trimester, and what it forces me to release when my usual productivity stories stop working. If you're a mom, a caregiver, a go-getter, or anyone moving through change, this is for the days when success looks like making it to bedtime and calling that sacred.We talk about tiny rituals as spiritual practice and realistic self-care. Not the fantasy of two uninterrupted hours, but the two-minute practices that bring you home: lighting a candle, making tea, watering a plant, stepping outside barefoot, taking five deep belly breaths, or putting your legs up the wall. I share how these micro-rituals build steadiness, protect your peace, and help you reorient when your nervous system is loud and your mind is spinning.Then we go deeper into community as medicine. I reflect on the kind of relationships that don't just validate you, but actually help you remember who you are. That also means grieving false belonging, noticing where familiarity isn't alignment, and trusting your nervous system before your thoughts catch up. We unpack expansion vs contraction, boundaries around gossip, and why nature is such a powerful teacher when you're tempted to hurry.If you're craving depth and ceremony, I also share details on the Beyond the Veil retreat (July 25 to 26 at Woodmont Day Camp in upstate New York) and what we're creating together with shamanic journeying, grief wisdom, and sacred space. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.✨ Three Elena TruthsYour nervous system often recognizes what belongs long before your mind catches up.Tiny daily rituals have the power to keep you connected to yourself when life won't make space for long spiritual practices.Every meaningful life requires grieving the relationships, expectations, and identities that no longer align with who you're becoming.

What if the future of aging is no longer defined simply by lifespan, but by how long we can remain mentally sharp, physically active, emotionally connected, and fully engaged with life? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with documentary filmmaker,  David Donnelly, director of the acclaimed documentary,  Forever Young, about the rapidly evolving science of longevity and the questions for humanity, emerging alongside the science. Together, they explore the difference between lifespan and healthspan, the growing role of biomarkers, wearables, epigenetics, and lifestyle medicine, and the ethical and emotional implications of extending human life. Listeners will gain insight into the science driving the longevity revolution while reflecting on what it truly means to age well in a technology-driven world. David Donnelly is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and director. His work focuses on science, human performance, creativity, technology, and the evolving human experience. His first internationally distributed documentary, Maestro, explored musical mastery and Estonia's Singing Revolution through the life of conductor Paavo Järvi. He later directed documentaries including Nordic Pulse, Forte, and The Cost of Convenience, examining culture, technology, and human autonomy. In Forever Young, Donnelly spent three years documenting leading longevity scientists and exploring the biological, ethical, and philosophical dimensions of extending human healthspan and lifespan. His work bridges scientific complexity with accessible storytelling that invites audiences to reflect on the future of aging and humanity itself.   Episode Timeline  00:00 – Welcome and introduction  02:35 – The longevity revolution and redefining healthy aging  03:58 – David Donnelly's journey from pre-med student to filmmaker  05:30 – The documentary Maestro and Estonia's Singing Revolution  08:37 – Why longevity science became the focus of Forever Young  10:59 – Dr. Lockitch's personal journey into epigenetics and healthspan  13:17 – Healthspan versus lifespan and the science-fiction future of aging  15:06 – The "Death Doula" concept and the death-positive movement  17:46 – Death meditation, grief, and facing mortality consciously  19:43 – Longevity science, biomarkers, and rethinking how we spend our lives  22:15 – Wearables, biological age testing, and tracking healthspan  26:28 – Hallmarks of aging and emerging biomarkers of longevity  29:01 – Ethical questions around lifespan extension and "escape velocity"  31:13 – Human trials targeting aging itself and the future of longevity medicine  33:27 – Epigenetics, lifestyle medicine, and personal responsibility for health  35:47 – Environment, socioeconomic factors, and the cultural barriers to longevity  37:00 – Digital dementia, screen addiction, and modern threats to brain health  38:40 – The powerful message: Your genes are not your destiny  41:12 – Where to watch Forever Young and connect with David Donnelly   Connect with the work of David Donnelly Forever Young Film Official Website  Forever Young Substack  Watch the documentaries  Forever Young  and Maestro  Call to Action  Subscribe to Growing Older Living Younger on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review to help others discover the show. Join the Growing Older Living Younger Community at Growing Older Living Younger Community  Connect with Dr. Gillian Lockitch at Ask Dr. Gill Official Website or email: askdrgill@gmail.com  Download Guide to Nature's Colorful Antioxidants 2026: Nature's Colorful Antioxidants Guide 

It's Wednesday, June 24. Here are today's top stories around Central Indiana. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org and follow us on social media to get local news every day. WFYI News Now is hosted by Barb Anguiano and produced by Zach Bundy. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

When a parent receives an Alzheimer's diagnosis, it can feel like everything becomes urgent overnight.What do we do first?What conversations need to happen now?And how do we talk about end-of-life wishes without making it feel like we're rushing things?In Part 1 of this three-part series, Amy talks with Sandra Newsome, an end-of-life doula, about why timing matters, why families avoid talking about death, and how getting more comfortable with these conversations can reduce fear, guilt, and overwhelm later.WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:[0:00] The Alzheimer's conversation most families avoid and need to normalize [00:42] What is a death cafe? [01:40] Why talking about death feels harder after diagnosis [03:38] What actually happens at a death cafe [05:30] How to make hard conversations easier [06:15] The document mistake families don't realize they're making [06:56] Swedish death cleaning and “the stuff” we leave behind [09:23] What an End-of-Life Doula actually does [11:02] Why crisis is the worst time to plan [12:43] Why Alzheimer's changes the timeline [14:40] How to find a death cafe near you [15:42] The book that helped Amy think differently about end of life [17:26] What happens when families never talk about wishes [20:41] The hospital scenario that can derail decisions [21:10] The power of knowing “this is what Mom wanted” [21:41] Coming next: how to start the conversationEarly conversations are about thoughtful planning, honoring your loved one's wishes, and giving your family the gift of clarity and peace.Listen to this episode to understand why these conversations matter. RESOURCES:Download the FREE Excerpt of Thoughts Are Habits TooBook a FREE Discovery Call with AmyDownload After Mom's Alzheimer's Diagnosis: The First 8 Things to Know and learn how to support her with more calm, clarity, and confidence.Download the RESTORED Protocol: Eight Essential Protective Factors to Build an Alzheimer's-Resistant BrainSchedule your Breakthrough Roadmap session with AmyFollow Amy on Instagram @amylangcoaching  and on Facebook @amylangcoachingSubscribe to Amy's YouTube channel @happyandhealthywithamy

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Death Doula and hospice and palliative care provider Christin Ament as we have a frank discussion about death. Let's talk about some of the taboo issues around it but also put death into a healthy conversation. E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Listen Live Streaming: www.am950radio.com Watch Live: www.facebook.com/MNGhostBox…

How can we approach the end of life with intention, dignity, and peace? In this episode, Darnell Lamont Walker, Death Doula, Emmy-nominated writer, and cultural anthropologist, shares insights from his new book Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End. Darnell's work blends creativity, care, and cultural understanding, supporting individuals and families through life's final transitions while emphasizing compassion, clarity, and grace. He also explores how storytelling helps process grief, honor memory, and embrace the profound emotional and spiritual dimensions of dying. In this conversation, we explore: ·       What it truly means to be a death doula and the role they play. ·       How to approach end-of-life planning intentionally and peacefully. ·       Supporting loved ones through grief, transition, and emotional processing. ·       The spiritual and psychological aspects of dying and acceptance. If you're looking to reframe your understanding of death, navigate grief, or explore the compassionate work of a death doula, this episode offers a thoughtful, empathetic perspective. Follow Darnell Lamont Walker and his work by visiting his website.  Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr  Keep up with Darnell socials here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/writeous/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.darnell/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellodarnell

Baxie talks with John Konesky--the brilliant guitar player for Tenacious D! For the last sixteen years John has been both a touring member and an eventual full-time member of the band with Kyle Gass and comedian Jack Black. John, along with Tenacious D bass player John Spiker and drummer Brooks Wackerman (Avenge Sevenfold, Bad Religion) have teamed up to form the band Missoula. Their first album, "Death Doula" is set to be released on July 28th. It's an album of exceptional instrumentals from three top level musicians. Just incredible. John talks about the new album, how he got his start, and how he got involved with Tenacious D. We also talk about what happened in Australia and where things stand today. It's an amazing story! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on the Rock102 app! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

Goldylocks Productions presents Life, Unedited Sanctuary with Tiffany Garner and Friends, Where Reality HappensTiffany Garner is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in private practice since 2005. She is also a proud dog mom of 3, certified Life Coach, Energy coach, Spiritual Coach, Death Doula and published author of “Life, Unedited the Power of Radical Acceptance 28 Theories of Living in Reality,” which includes the book, an accompanying workbook, oracle deck and online coaching program.From the beginning of her career, she centered her work, as well as her life practice, around reality therapy-a framework she describes as “Radical acceptance of life at face value, without judgement, to the best of our ability.” In essence, “what is, is.” Her approach draws on a range of theories that together offer a grounded, deconstructed perspective on living authentically in the present moment.https://www.lifeuneditedrealitycoach.com https://insighttimer.com/tgarner7/abouthttps://account.venmo.com/u/tiffanygarner7Co-host: Tess BloomerTess Bloomer is a visual artist and end-of-life doula based in Los Angeles. Her work explores mysticism, transformation, and the creative process as a means of navigating change. Learn more and contact Tess on Instagram @tess.bloomer.art. https://www.tessbloomer.comGoldylocks Productions: http://www.goldylocksproductions.com Receive links and updates for our Shows, Special Events and Sales! Subscribe to The Goldylocks Zone Blog: https://www.whitesagewoman.me Join us on Telegram: https://t.me/+YSquH-U8Vib501QU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SWS May 27, 2026 Haunted Highways of Manitoba - Episode 246Don't forget to join us Wednesday, June  24th th at The King's Head Pub for our next enstallment of 'Spirits with Spirits' we will have a Death Doula,  Special Guest Michelle Leray - from the Spirited Guided Path. As well, don't forget to come by to 'The Magically Curated Market' Saturday, June 27th at the Woodhaven Community Center. 11 am to 4 pm! Stop by our table, say 'Hi' and tell us a ghost story! We will be beside The Winnipeg Paranormal Group's table! - Double trouble indeed! for more Information on upcoming Public Ghost Investigations by The Winnipeg Paranormal Group, please visit their website Winnipeg Paranormal Group - The Winnipeg Paranormal Group investigates paranormal happenings and events. and sign up for automated emails fo upcoming events. Enjoy this week's new episode!Music by Ruesche-Sounds https://www.youtube.com/channel/USqXOFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok & ReddittAnd, as always, please visit us on Facebook: Giving Up The Ghost Podcast | Facebook on Instagram: Giving Up The Ghost (@givinguptheghostpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos or our website: Giving Up The Ghost PodcastIf you have a local paranormal story of Winnipeg or in Manitoba, please email us at giivinguptheghostpodcast.@gmail.com - or if you just want to say 'Hi'!!!

My guest today is Kareem Amin, co-founder and CEO of Clay. Clay has become one of the fastest-growing software companies of the last few years, valued at over four billion dollars. It helps companies find their best customers and reach them at scale. But this conversation is about a lot more than Clay. Kareem is one of the most original thinkers I know.  We talk about the statues he keeps at the center of how he runs Clay — truth, justice, and courage — and what those words demand of him in practice. We talk about risk, ambition, and what he learned about both on a ten-day silent meditation retreat.  I've had a lot of conversations with Kareem over the years. This is one I'll remember. Please enjoy this unique conversation with Kareem Amin. For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  ----- Become a Colossus member to get our quarterly print magazine and private audio experience, including exclusive profiles and early access to select episodes. Subscribe at ⁠colossus.com/subscribe⁠. ----- ⁠Ramp's⁠ mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ramp.com/invest⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. ----- Trusted by thousands of businesses, ⁠Vanta⁠ continuously monitors your security posture and streamlines audits so you can win enterprise deals and build customer trust without the traditional overhead. Invest Like the Best listeners get a special offer of $1,000 off Vanta when you go to ⁠vanta.com/invest⁠.  ----- WorkOS⁠ is the infrastructure B2B and AI-native companies use to sell to enterprise. It covers everything enterprise security requires: SSO, SCIM, RBAC, Audit Logs, AI governance, and more. Trusted by 2,000+ fast-growing companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, and Vercel. ----- Rogo is the AI platform for finance. They're building agents for Wall Street that are trained to understand how bankers and investors actually do work: from diligence and modeling, to turning analysis into deliverables. To learn more, visit rogo.ai/invest. ----- ⁠Ridgeline⁠ has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Visit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ridgelineapps.com⁠. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like The Best (00:02:29) Kareem Amin (00:03:07) Clay's Origin (00:10:50) Truth, Courage and Justice (00:16:09) Adulation (00:18:28) Risk, Courage & Self-Respect (00:21:14) Jony Ive & Steve Jobs (00:21:42) Role of Introspection (00:23:08) Lack to Wholeness (00:27:27) The Day Five Insight (00:29:57) Running a Startup Unusually (00:34:41) Learning from Magicians (00:36:27) Music's Role in Your Life (00:39:38) Making People Feel Something New (00:41:20) Vision in Company Building (00:44:29) Wealth & What It's Taught You (00:47:40) All Problems Are Communication Problems (00:52:14) Death Doula & Scaling (00:55:06) The Kindest Thing

What if the biggest mistake people make before plant medicine has nothing to do with the medicine itself?In this conversation, Kat Courtney shares why nervous system preparation is one of the most overlooked aspects of ayahuasca, trauma healing, shadow work, and spiritual awakening. We explore the hidden risks of entering ceremony without the capacity to hold what arises, the biggest myth about nervous system regulation, and why curiosity—not control—is the key to real transformation. Kat also shares insights from over 20 years of work with plant medicine, her path to becoming a Death Doula, and the profound initiations that can occur through spirit, symbolism, and ceremony. If you're interested in healing, consciousness, personal growth, or plant medicine, this conversation may completely change how you approach transformation.⬇️Apply to be a guest on Holy Sh!t Moments with Nicolehttps://link.fgfunnels.com/widget/form/lEx4osu0nHrPQryDjwaf⬇️The Identity Reset https://www.nicolefrolick.com/identity-reset-p ⬇️3-Day 180 Retreat (September 17th, 2026)https://www.nicolefrolick.com/3-day-180-retreat⬇️Retreat From Reality (July 16-17, 2026) in Nevada https://immortaltaoistrites.com/nicole-frolick⬇️Work With Nicole 1:1https://www.nicolefrolick.com/work-with-nicole⬇️Do Not Age (Best Longevity Supplements To Reverse Your Biological Age)https://donotage.org/products?dna_link=1312USE COUPON AT CHECKOUT FOR 10% OFF: FROLICK10*Coupon doesn't apply to the DoNotAge “15 in 1” supplement as it's already 70% discounted⬇️Get $99 off your first order of OESTRA for women in Perimenopause or Menopausehttp://rwrd.io/7eqj6ko?cKAT COURTNEYWEBSITE: https://bio.site/plantmedicinepeopleINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/plantmedicinepeople/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/tinakatcourtneycoachSUBSCRIBE & FOLLOWIf you're enjoying the show, please subscribe to iTunes and leave me a 5 star review!  This is what helps the podcast stand out from the crowd and allows me to help people find a refreshing spin on spirituality with a great blend of entertainment and credible advice.Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3wa5dnwjWebsite: http://nicolefrolick.com/Meditations: https://www.nicolefrolick.com/meditationsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nicolefrolickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolefrolick/Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/@nicolefrolickSpotify: shorturl.at/fikF7iTunes: http://apple.co/2ve7DtETIMESTAMPS 00:00 30 Nights of Ayahuasca5:37 The Nervous System + Plant Medicine Ceremony13:22 Curiosity + Shadow Work15:28 Risks You Face Before Plant Medicine20:39 The Most Magical Part of Plant Medicine Ceremony23:44 Understanding Ayahuasca's Mission With Us28:30 Drinking Ayahuasca 30 Nights in a row31:28 Strengthening the Nervous System34:15 Biggest Myth of Nervous System Regulation38:16 Avoiding Spiritual Bypassing42:48 Becoming a Death Doula48:34 When Ceremony Initiates You51:38 Initiation by Spirit Animals in Shamanism54:00 Snake Significance in Medicine Journeys57:23 Black Jaguar Initiation with Kat1:01:47 Kat's Final Msg1:02:22 If you're called to plant medicine

Lisa Rusczyk and Dona Murphy have Katie on the show to tell about her experiences as a psychic medium, and how she transitioned into being a Death Doula, one who helps those in the crossing over process.This is a video podcast on Spotify and YouTube.Want to know more about Katie? www.katiequinnmedium.com Katiequinnmedium@gmail.com Linktree            @kquinnmedium Insta                   @Katie Quinn Facebook        https://www.facebook.com/KQMedium/ Support the podcast! Subscribe, follow, commit, be happy about it, tell your dudes, be psychic, more psychic, and thank you for watching and listening.

Death doula Darnell Lamont Walker, author of "Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End," came to this work young. At just 12 years old, he sat with his dying cousin during the AIDS crisis. At 13, he helped classmates grieve the death of a friend. Darnell shares with Sarah how his grandma's fearless, open-hearted approach to death shaped those early experiences and everything that followed. He explains why grief doesn't have just one face: it can look like starting a garden, running a marathon, laughing hysterically, or crying at a red light. Darnell and Sarah also discuss their shared belief that adventure and creativity can be the ultimate antidotes to despair. For more information on Darnell and his work, please visit his website: https://www.darnellwalker.com/

Have you ever wondered what a “death doula” does? Doulas offer compassion, guidance, and information to help people better understand their options around the end of life. This week, I talk with Vanessa Johnston, an active doula in Colorado, as she shares “a day in the life of a doula.” How do people find her? At what point do they typically reach out? Why do supportive colleagues matter so much? How does she structure her work and fees? And how does she — as a compassionate companion — recharge and care for herself while working so closely with death and dying?For more information on Best Life Best Death please visit our website at ⁠⁠www.bestlifebestdeath.com⁠⁠Follow us on our social channels to receive pertinent and helpful resources on death, grieving, and more at:Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠

Kicking off our 4-week Pride Month series celebrating voices from the LGBTQIA+ community, we sit down with Jackie L. Disch.  Jackie is a poet, indie author, and the woman behind a  raw and honest grief memoir;  Losing Katy: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Living Grief.  It is a genre-bending work that weaves together poetic prose, journal entries, and emotional insight to paint an intimate portrait of what she calls "living grief." The memoir follows her journey from just before the sudden death of her wife, Katy, through the third anniversary of that loss.In this conversation, Jackie opens up about what it means to lose a spouse without warning, how writing became her lifeline, and why she believes grief isn't something you get over, it's something you learn to carry.Whether you've experienced loss yourself, love someone who has, or simply want to hear a story about how deep love can go, this episode is for you.You can find Jackie here:  jackieldisch.comAnd her book: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Katy-Memoir-Living-Grief/dp/1665310480/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oj2TLojOcFn0Y-YMTklkbKAOg-1KjX2fWdru89knFdc.6CQFvIBr2EEtyEA1mpvqTcStRSm9Oxk9h0C4wHb9U-o&qid=1756238881&sr=1-1Want to Join the Good Grief Society?https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/the-good-grief-societyHave a burning question for Nikki the Death Doula? Leave me a message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/458190/1/9pa2xynf4iwbj6p1Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/

In this episode I got to talk with author and death doula Jule Wright Halbert. Formerly a lawyer and national education attorney,  after the death of her husband Jim she found that she needed to shift her focus and began a new chapter with a different meaning and purpose. We talk about her book, "Divine Ashes Descending," a memoir about her own experiences as a newly bereaved widow and her journey of discovering an alternative career. As an advocate for end-of-life care and hospice models, she speaks openly about the different ways we all deal with the pressure of how to say goodbye.  Find out more about Julie and her work at https://risingphoenix.life/ Follow her on IG @Transformational_soul_coaching 

Season 7, Episode 5: Jane Callahan on a Meaningful End Jane Callahan is an end-of-life doula and the author of A Death Doula’s Guide to a Meaningful End. In this conversation, Jane shares how the painful, medicalized death of her estranged mother set her on the path to becoming a death doula, and why most Americans are completely unprepared for one of the most universal human experiences. We talk about what it means to design your own death, the economics of dying with dignity, advance directives, the difference between fearing death and fearing dying, and what a “vigil” actually looks like when done right. More on Jane Callahan: https://www.janekcallahan.com/ Coaching with Hansa WeCroak on YouTube Download our app, as featured in 10% Happier, Atlantic Magazine and The New York Times, at WeCroak.com Support WeCroak on Patreon Ask Death Advice Column Sounds by James Mercer

How did we go from prophet to profit with Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Deepak Chopra... one by one, the curtain got lifted?  And we're left asking: who do we actually trust? Religious ethicist Dr. Liz Bucar has spent 25 years studying exactly that question. Her answers will surprise you. What you'll learn in this episode: Why the guru era is collapsing and what a good teacher actually looks like versus a predatory one The hidden Orientalism behind Deepak Chopra and Jay Shetty's appeal — and the latent racism nobody's talking about How a 19th century minister literally named after the Graham cracker gave us our food guilt Why a single question from a tarot card reader reversed years of orthorexia when therapy and church couldn't touch it What happened when a straight-edge religious studies professor did ayahuasca three times a day for three days in an Oregon yurt — and what it broke open about death, grief, and living well What sangha means and why real community requires you to be inconvenienced Prefer to watch on YouTube? https://youtu.be/5kXU5Cf2heE Resources & Links: ORDER Beyond Wellness book: https://amzn.to/4wQJypx Liz's website: https://www.lizbucar.com/books Liz's Substack (Religion, Reimagined): https://lizbucar.substack.com/ Liz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizbucar/ Liz on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizbucar Work with Allison: https://allisonhare.com/freecall NOTABLE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro: Prophet to profit. The guru era is over. 02:25 — Welcome Dr. Liz Bucar 03:25 — Is the guru era over? Jay Shetty, Deepak Chopra, and what cracked 07:35 — The halo effect: how platform-built gurus get their power 09:23 — Red flags of a bad spiritual teacher 10:57 — What a good teacher actually looks like 11:47 — The Orientalism and latent racism behind the wellness guru industry 13:43 — What is wellness — and why it's too low of a bar 15:05 — Women, optimization, and the anemic version of human life we've been sold 16:22 — What if dying well is part of living well? 17:56 — What a "none" borrows from religion without belonging to it 21:21 — Religion's PR problem and who's controlling the narrative 24:01 — Safety, belonging, and the search for somewhere to land 25:24 — Disordered eating, orthorexia, and the tarot reading that reversed it 30:01 — How bad theology gave us food moralizing (the Graham cracker guy) 34:26 — Ayahuasca: the plan Liz did NOT have 36:58 — Santo Daime, the sacrament of Daime, and a legal ayahuasca church in the US 39:12 — Why the religious container was everything 41:53 — Confronting her father's death in an Oregon yurt 43:18 — Death doulas, dying well, and the epiphany that changed everything 44:01 — Sangha: what community actually means 45:23 — Hope vs. optimism — and why the difference matters right now 48:20 — Rage has good intel. Embrace the ugly parts. 49:05 — Why individualism has done us dirty 50:33 — Biohacking, hustle culture, and inviting friction back in 51:06 — Real community requires showing up, not just extracting 52:46 — Where to find Liz and preorder Beyond Wellness Allison's Offer: Schedule a free podcast clarity call: https://allisonhare.com/freecall Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: allison@allisonhare.com

Darnell Lamont Walker is one of those people who has somehow managed to live several lives inside a single lifetime. He is a writer, filmmaker, children's television creator, and death doula. He is also a documentary filmmaker whose work has explored Black Americans seeking refuge from injustice, Black mental health, and the global epidemic of sexual violence. His newest book, Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End, grows out of his work supporting people and families at the end of life. In this conversation, Darnell talked about what a death doula actually does, how storytelling can become a form of legacy work, how families can begin having honest conversations long before crisis arrives, and the near-death experience at age 22 that changed his life . He also spoke about laughter at the bedside, the role of ritual in grief, the silence many Black men inherit around vulnerability and death, and how to speak with children plainly and tenderly about dying. Darnell also shared why he asks people to write their own obituary, how families can tell the truth about the dead without flattening them into saints, and why his work — whether with children, the dying, or the grieving — so often comes down to finding the empty space where healing is needed, and stepping into it. https://www.darnellwalker.com/never-can-say-goodbye

On the May 22 episode of Friday LIVE, we're broadcasting from our radio studios. Tune in and hear host Genevieve Randall and guest host Penelope Morrow have lively conversations with: Hannah the Death Doula, explains what a death doula is and the meaning behind "death cafes" (1:26); Magdelena Garcia, executive director for Omaha's El Museo Latino, about an exhibit on textiles from Latin America (10:12); Kyren Gibson about the upcoming Carhenge Quilt Challenge (19:14); Karin Campbell, curator of contemporary art for the Joslyn Art Museum, discusses the new exhibition "I'm Not the Girl Who Misses Much" (33:16); and Alicia Henderson from the Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble (40:03). The episode will also feature poetry from Kelly Madigan (45:59), as well as a film review of Blue Heron from Kwakiutl Dreyer (21:02).

"What if I told you that we've been quietly practicing grief and end-of-life care, without even realizing it?"In this episode, I sat with Darnell Lamont Walker, a death doula and author of Never Can Say Goodbye, who explained how our love and presence can become the ultimate acts of care at life's hardest moments.From comforting family during a loved one's passing to easing the heavy burden of stories left behind—this is the heart of what it means to support someone through transition.ResourcesBook Mentioned:Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End - By Darnell Lamont WalkerConnect with Darnell on Instagram: @hello.darnellEMAIL: SheDiscoveredPodcast@gmail.comIG: @shediscoveredpodcast

Join me and end-of-life doula and author Jane Callahan as we talk about meaningful endings. As she explains, “Because medicine has always been predicated on the idea of fixing, saving, and caring, we began to treat death that way – morphing society's view of death into primarily a medical and physical event, instead of a personal, spiritual, mental, and community-centered experience.” Jane's new book, A Death Doula's Guide to a Meaningful End, explores her experiences both personally and professionally, on how to come to terms with our mortality. What knowledge can help? What free and low-cost resources are out there?For more information on Best Life Best Death please visit our website at ⁠⁠www.bestlifebestdeath.com⁠⁠Follow us on our social channels to receive pertinent and helpful resources on death, grieving, and more at:Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠

Welcome to Season 9! I have a lot of great things coming this season and I'm so excited to have you all back. New episode dropping next week!You can find me at www.nikkithedeathdoula.comWant to Join the Good Grief Society?https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/the-good-grief-societyHave a burning question for Nikki the Death Doula? Leave me a message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/458190/1/9pa2xynf4iwbj6p1Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠Get merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ 

Send us Fan MailThis is the first of a two-part episode. Check out part 2: 189 What a Death Doula Knows About Grief That Most of Us Don't (2/2) | Sierra CampbellWhat does someone who has spent more than three decades sitting with the dying actually know about grief, and what can that teach the rest of us about living?Today's guest is an elder caregiver, end-of-life doula, and founder of a leading end-of-life education platform. She began working in care at sixteen, opened her own home care services by twenty-one, and has since supported hundreds of people through the final chapter of their lives. As a two-time cancer survivor, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to one of the most avoided conversations of our time.Chapters00:00 Welcome03:10 Sierra's life story07:10 What facing death taught me08:49 The effect of unresolved generational trauma10:09 Presence in being with the dying15:52 When the support we get is not the support we need24:11 Grief of not being able to be a mother28:18 What do people grieve most at the end of their life31:05 Families who are not prepared for a loved one's death34:17 Anticipatory grief34:48 Being prepared for someone dying40:51 Being present when people dieWhether you are grieving a loss, supporting someone who is, or simply carrying an unspoken awareness that you are not prepared for what lies ahead, this conversation offers grounding, clarity, and practical perspective.About our guestAn experienced elder caregiver and end-of-life doula, Sierra Campbell is the founder of Choose Nurture. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Sierra is a leading voice in end-of-life reform. She combines her professional background with her personal journey as a cancer survivor to educate and support ageing adults and their loved ones.choosenurture.com IG: choosenurtureTED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sLENQbRSlsResources mentionedBook - Stephen Levine: One Year to LiveIf this episode was useful to you, please take a moment to leave a five-star review. It helps this podcast reach the people who need it most.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThis is the second of a two-part episode. Check out part 1: 188 What a Death Doula Knows About Grief That Most of Us Don't (1/2) | Sierra CampbellWhat does someone who has spent more than three decades sitting with the dying actually know about grief, and what can that teach the rest of us about living?Today's guest is an elder caregiver, end-of-life doula, and founder of a leading end-of-life education platform. She began working in care at sixteen, opened her own home care services by twenty-one, and has since supported hundreds of people through the final chapter of their lives. As a two-time cancer survivor, she brings both professional expertise and lived experience to one of the most avoided conversations of our time.In this episode, we coverWhat the dying most commonly grieve about their lives, What unprepared families carry long after a loved one is gone, What accumulates in the body of a caregiver who witnesses death repeatedly, and Why talking about death is, in her words, talking about life.Chapters00:00 Welcome00:49Second part episode02:49 Death is a great teacher03:44 Letting go or continuous bonds?08:44 Your wishes for your death012:51 How not to fix, save or heal017:48 Medical-assisted death05:32 Secondary gains in grief0Teaching Death Doulas - What surprises them the most?Whether you are grieving a loss, supporting someone who is, or simply carrying an unspoken awareness that you are not prepared for what lies ahead, this conversation offers grounding, clarity, and practical perspective.About our guestAn experienced elder caregiver and end-of-life doula, Sierra Campbell is the founder of Choose Nurture. With more than three decades of experience in the field, Sierra is a leading voice in end-of-life reform. She combines her professional background with her personal journey as a cancer survivor to educate and support ageing adults and their loved ones.choosenurture.com IG: choosenurtureTED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sLENQbRSlsIf this episode was useful to you, please take a moment to leave a five-star review. It helps thSupport the show

Alua Arthur is a death doula and a New York Times bestselling author, most recently for her book "Briefly Perfectly Human." In this episode from 2024, Alua shares with Sarah what it was like fleeing Ghana as a child, and how she found her calling in an unexpected conversation on a bus. They also discuss the transformative nature of confronting mortality, why it's important to set boundaries in grief, and how to address people's natural fears during the dying process.For more information about Alua's work, please visit www.aluaarthur.com, and follow her on social media @alualoveslife.

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If you've ever avoided thinking about death — your own or someone else's — episode 426 of Grief and Happiness is exactly what you need to hear. Death doula and soul coach Julie Wright Halbert joins Emily to challenge everything we've been taught about the end of life, and why dying people deserve the same celebration as newborns. Raw, surprising, and deeply comforting, this conversation will change the way you think about living.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(00:57) From national education attorney to death doula and soul coach (01:52) How death doulas are transforming end-of-life care (04:16) The hidden toll caregiving takes — and why supporters need support too (06:17) Why walking toward death is a gift, not a burden (07:19) How dying people can reclaim their agency (14:16) Why we celebrate births but not the people we're about to lose (18:23) How grief and happiness mirror each other through presence (22:27) Why there is no timeline for grief (23:08) The signs, numbers, and moments that prove love doesn't die (31:46) Why people go silent after a death — and what makes all the difference (35:35) The death doula movement is growing — how you can be part of itJulie Wright Halbert, Esq. is a death doula, transformational soul coach, and national advocate for grief literacy whose work bridges nearly three decades of legal rigor with soul-centered presence. A former Legislative Counsel for the Council of the Great City Schools, she shaped national education policy up to the U.S. Supreme Court level before the sudden loss of her husband to cancer in just three weeks transformed her path entirely. Today she is the founder of Rising Phoenix Life, guiding individuals and families through grief and life transitions, and volunteers as a certified death doula with Tidewell Empath Hospice in Florida. She is also the author of the forthcoming book Divine Ashes Ascending.In this episode, Julie brings lived loss and professional wisdom to a conversation about dying with agency, presence, and love. She and Emily explore the importance of patients using their voice — choosing their environment, their people, and the terms of their final days — and the often-overlooked toll caregiving takes on loved ones. Julie introduces her philosophy of "living and dying awake": being so fully present in life that death can ultimately be met with legacy and celebration rather than fear. She also speaks openly about her continuing spiritual connection to her late husband Jim, and encourages listeners to explore the growing death doula movement as an accessible, compassionate source of support.Connect with Julie Wright Halbert:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramBook: Julie Wright Halbert - Divine Ashes AscendingFree guided meditation by Julie Let's Connect: WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a moment in time that marks a profound shift in how we care for one another. In this powerful episode, Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN—founder of the Doulagivers Institute—announces a historic expansion of the Doulagivers Death Doula World Training, now available in 15 different languages. For the first time in modern history, people around the world can access free, life-changing education that teaches them how to care for a loved one at the end of life—bringing these essential human skills back into the hands of families and communities. This is more than a training. This is a global movement. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why end-of-life care is a human right, not just a medical service The reality that families provide 98% of hands-on care—yet most feel unprepared How we've lost these sacred caregiving skills over the past 100 years—and why it's time to bring them back What a death doula is and how this role is transforming end-of-life care worldwide The vision behind translating this training into 15 languages—and why this matters now more than ever How YOU (or someone you love) can access this free training and become empowered, prepared, and at peace Why This Matters Every single one of us will face end-of-life—either personally or with someone we love. And yet, most people enter this sacred time feeling: Unprepared Fearful Overwhelmed The Doulagivers mission is simple and profound:

Death doula Darnell Lamont Walker joins us to discuss his debut book, Never Can Say Goodbye. Darnell shares his moving experiences holding space for those at life's end and offers a gentle roadmap for those navigating the quiet weight of grief. We're exploring why we stay silent about death—especially within the Black community—and how we can find comfort in the conversation.

Everyone dies. And yet most of us have no idea what dying actually looks like — because we've been shielded from it, and because everything we've seen on screen is wrong.Jade Adgate is a death doula, educator, and founder of Farewell Fellowship in Middle Tennessee. She's spent years walking alongside families at end of life — not as a tour guide, but as a fellow traveler — and she's on a mission to normalize the experience of death so that fewer people have to face it completely unprepared.In this conversation, Ashley and Jade cover a lot of ground: the real dying process versus what we expect it to be, how we live is how we die, the role of control in caregiving, what those extended months of treatment are actually buying us, and what it looks like to bring sacredness back to the end of life — even when it's messy and ordinary and nothing like the movies.In This EpisodeHow Jade got into death doula work- from Hurricane Katrina, to moving in with her great-aunt Sis, to hospice volunteeringThe parallel between parenting teenagers and supporting families at end of life, both require learning to hold while letting goHow death became less ordinary and why that's a tragedyThe idea that modern medicine has learned to extend dying, not just lifeQuality versus quantity: what people think they're buying with treatment versus what they're actually gettingRoxanne: the client who tried to control every detail of her own death, and what Jade learned from herAdeline: a pediatric client who died just before her fifth birthday, and the home funeral that gave her family something differentWhy 90% of people end up in a hospital bed at end of life and why that matters to knowWhat actually happens in the hours after someone dies and why slowing down is the most important thing a death doula doesThe gap between the Forrest Gump death scene and realityHow Jade protects herself in this work as a self-described recovering codependent eldest daughterThe future of death doula work, bringing these tools into communities and families who can't access a professionalQuotes From This Episode“How we live is how we die. Who we are is who we are when we're dying.”— Jade Adgate“If we are going to buy more time, can we know at the beginning that this is the time we're buying? It starts right now — instead of we're going to do all these treatments and then start our time when you're feeling better.”— Jade Adgate“Death is the teacher. As much as I think I might know, it is totally different for every single person.”— Jade Adgate“This is not wisdom that needs a gatekeeper. This is all of our collective wisdom.”— Jade Adgate“There are no monsters around corners if you know where all the corners are.”— Ashley BlackingtonResources & LinksFarewell Fellowship (in-person doula services, education & library): farewellfellowship.comInstagram: Farewell LibraryBook referenced: Gone From My Sight — Barbara CarnesShow referenced: Dying for Sex (Hulu)Connect with Ashley:Website: https://www.ashleyblackington.comPodcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/Dovetail® App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dovetail-app/id6744341822Instagram: @mydovetail.appLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/

In this powerful and necessary episode of Ask a Death Doula, Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN, shares the essential questions every aspiring death doula must ask before choosing a training program. With the rapid growth of the death doula profession, not all trainings are created equal. This episode is a call to discernment, integrity, and responsibility—because the work of supporting individuals and families at the end of life is sacred, deeply human, and requires the highest level of preparation. Suzanne breaks down the three non-negotiables that define a legitimate, ethical, and high-quality death doula training—so you can confidently choose a path that truly prepares you to serve.     -What You'll Learn Why the death doula profession requires high ethical standards and deep training The risks of choosing an underqualified or superficial program How to be a wise and empowered consumer in a rapidly growing field The 3 essential components every legitimate death doula training must include How proper training directly impacts the quality of care families receive -The 3 Must-Haves in a Legitimate Death Doula Training 1. Comprehensive, Real-World Education A true training goes far beyond theory. It must include: Real evidence based end of life care models from someone who actually worked in end of life care. Medical training for the Non-Medical Doula Physical, mental emotional, and spiritual care Hands-on, practical tools Doulas can actually use Real bedside insight—not just conceptual teaching

Hazel und Thomas unterhalten sich über Nicole Kidmans neue Karriereziele, Ultra-Marathons, Pottwale und das „perfekte Festival“. 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:25 Go One More Ultra 00:11:29 Workout Mindset 00:21:09 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 00:26:25 Zweites Kind 00:35:40 Winzerfest Groß-Umstadt 00:41:35 Nicole Kidman Death Doula 00:47:05 Spiegel Artikel Timmy der Wahl 00:48:47 Hazel's Morbidität 00:57:14 Crowd Work 01:01:01 Freiheitsparadoxon 01:04:47 Sperm Whale 01:08:44 Schoko-Pringles, Jessica-Trend 01:12:56 Netflixfilme zum Ende abfallend 01:16:40 Einfach Danke! Hazel Live https://hazelbrugger.com/#termine Kim Gottwalds IG https://www.instagram.com/kim.gottwald/ Go One More https://www.bild.de/sport/mehr-sport/kim-gottwald-deutscher-extremsportler-will-beim-go-one-more-ultra-unglaubliches-schaffen-69d7cbb35b1aefe780325925 1 Murph Workout ist: • 1 Meile laufen (1,6 km) • 100 Klimmzüge • 200 Push-ups • 300 Squats • 1 Meile laufen (1,6 km) Is Gen Z saving cinema? https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gen-z-movie-theaters-1236526243/ Justin Bieber zeigt RTL beim Coachella https://www.bild.de/unterhaltung/stars-und-leute/justin-bieber-beim-coachella-ploetzlich-zeigt-er-ein-rtl-video-69dbab8af30b32a4822c25e9 Will Ferrell bei Sabrina Carpenter https://www.vice.com/en/article/will-ferrell-makes-random-cameo-in-star-studded-sabrina-carpenter-coachella-performance/ Netflix „Tudum“ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tudum We Love Green Festival https://www.welovegreen.fr Winzerfest Umstadt https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winzerfest_Groß-Umstadt Nicole Kidman https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/15/nicole-kidman-death-doula Werther-Effekt https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werther-Effekt Über das Paradoxon sexueller Freiheit https://youtu.be/1CoT1AJBb54?si=2wW6u1dQ0IXdBIR8 Live Podcast in Groß-Umstadt https://www.ztix.de/gross-umstadt/events/live-podcast-hazel-thomas-hoererlebnis-yT1OjT Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/hoererlebnis Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

It took the deliciously unhinged creative genius of Miranda July to invent a dating questionnaire that asks the questions no one else is brave enough to ask. Forget your height or if you like 'long walks on the beach'; Em is looking at the prompts that actually reveal your soul, like a photo of your bookshelves, your messy bed, or a screenshot of your ex describing you via text. So, what would you ask, to really get to know someone? And is the secret to finding love just showing someone the inside of your fridge? There’s a name for that 'meh' feeling you have after a day at work: Office air. Thanks to a smart TikTok creator, Clare has finally figured out why we all look like 'sick Victorian children' by the time the clock strikes five. Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman is currently on a promo circuit, but she isn't talking about her latest film. Instead, she’s opening up about her desire to become a death doula after the devastating loss of her mother. So Holly’s asking: What is a death doula? Why don’t work and caring and basically, life, stop for you to deal with losing a loved one? And how do we get better at understanding that the loss of a parent - even at an age deemed ‘appropriate’ - is often completely unmooring. And finally, according to Vogue, nobody’s getting their nails done any more.

THIS IS PART TWO - Listen to part one hereCONTENT HEADS UP:  This episode contains discussions of death, dying, end-of-life care, and sensitive topics related to mortality, including chosen suicide and medicalization of death and illness. Listener discretion is advised, especially for individuals who may find these topics distressing or triggering. Please prioritize your emotional well-being while engaging with this content.Also, Ali wants to note that when she asks Karen about her thoughts on suicide, she meant to make a disctinction between “chosen” suicide (when someone wants to live but they are in too much physical pain/their body is too deteriorated without hope of recovery) and “suicide under duress” (meaning due to emotional/psychological/spiritual pain, that may or may not be accompanied by an unavoidably dying body, the person does not want to live). Of course facing a death someone does not want can also be considered duress!  SYNOPSIS:What does good acting and dying have in common? In this episode, Ali discusses all things death, dying, and living as bodies with Karen Bellone, Certified End-of-Life Doula and Death Educator. They focus on the interconnectedness of life and death, the significance of conscious living, and the complexities of end-of-life care. Karen shares her experiences working with dying individuals, highlighting the challenges of the dying process, including issues related to dementia and Alzheimer's. They discuss the importance of compassionate and holistic approaches to end-of-life care, emphasizing the need for conscious decision-making aligned with personal values to achieve a good death without regrets. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on the essence of embodiment and the importance of being present in the moment, trusting the intelligence of the body to embrace a richer life and ultimately a better death.  ALI & KAREN EXPLORATION POINTS:-  The concept of a 'good death,' this discussion emphasizes the significance of conscious decision-making and holistic approaches to end-of-life care, challenging societal norms and perceptions surrounding death.  -  The complexities, ethical considerations and medicalization surrounding end-of-life decisions, highlighting the need for open dialogue and support for individuals facing such choices.-  The role of a Death Doula, illuminating the profound support and guidance provided by these compassionate professionals in assisting individuals and families through the dying process, fostering a sense of empowerment and comfort.-  How our physical and emotional bodies communicate and play integral roles in the dying process, highlighting the importance of listening to and honoring the body's wisdom. -  Insights into embracing conscious living, pursuing meaningful experiences, and aligning actions with personal values to cultivate a sense of fulfillment and purpose.-  Sensory experiences shape our perception of life and death, emphasizing the significance of sensory elements in the dying process and fostering connections with loved ones.To be an angel to the podcast, click here: To read more about the podcast, click here: MORE ALI MEZEY:Website BODY MAPPING VIDEO LIBRARYPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course informationTransgenerational Healing FilmsMORE KAREN BELLONE:Film Website: Website: The Seventh Sense BIO:Founder, Doula, Educator: Karen Bellone, MFA, is a Certified End-of-Life Doula and Death Educator. She is the founder of The Seventh Sense in NY's Hudson Valley, where she is an integral part of a worldwide community that is reigniting the wisdom of death within our modern lives. She is also founder of Exit Strategy for Dying, a monthly Death, Arts and Culture Readers supporting a resource hub to educate and refocus the narrative around death and grief through the lens of arts, culture, storytelling and innovation. Prior to embracing her passion for end-of-life work, Karen has had a long career as an award-winning filmmaker and internationally collected photographer. She received a BFA in Film Production from New York University, and did graduate work with the world-renowned Actors Studio, through their inaugural program at the New School for Social Research.After training and becoming certified with INELDA (International End of Life Doula Association), Karenworked with an innovative hospice in Los Angeles where her skills as a death doula were developed and broadened. In addition to working with patients in various stages of their life journeys, she was responsible for training the volunteer staff, nurses and other hospice and medical professionals to bring more understanding, humanity and compassion into their work with the dying. She spoke regularly with groups, such as the Alzheimer's Project, about the role of the doula at end-of-life, and the space that can be held to bring about ‘a good death'. She believes strongly in the ability to demystify and assuage the fear that surrounds death in our culture and to foster safe passage for the dying, as well as to aid the families and loved ones through grief and bereavement.As a visual artist and storyteller, Karen acquired a multitude of skills throughout her career that unlocked a deep passion for the healing power of visual and auditory perception on human consciousness. She integrated these strengths and resources into tools to bring aid and comfort for those imminently facing their mortality. Working with somatic and sensory awareness, Karen utilizes visual, sound and meditation therapy, personalized guided imagery, and commemoration of the sacred in the form of ritual, legacy and memory work, in order to bring comfort - physically, emotionally, spiritually to celebrate and commemorate the life of the individual. In addition to her ongoing private practice, Karen is currently directing a feature film about living American artist Michelle Stuart, whose work also engages with the elemental and ineffable nature of existence.RESOURCES:Edgar Allan PoeErik EriksonExit strategy for dying (Karen's monthly newsletter)Omega Home NetworkAll...

In this episode, you will discover:What it means to die before you dieThe biggest fear people have about deathHow to avoid your world getting smallerWhy thinking about your eventual death is expansiveThat death is really transforming into a state of energyHow owning our mortality allows us to life fearlessly in the sunThe goal of the Die Before You Die workshopContact Linda Weaver: https://consciousdeathandgrief.com/Next Sunday's Topic: Are Angels Intervening More Than Ever Now?The Angel Room is a weekly podcast- A place for those who love angels and want to know more about them. Enjoy spiritual, healing, personal growth, enlightening and empowering topics. Named one of the top 10 Healing With Angels Podcasts in 2025 by PlayerFM.Named one of Top 10 Best Angel Podcasts by Feedspot. ListenNotes.com ranks it in the top 3% of most popular shows globally. Host, Ivory LaNoue is a respected angel communicator based in central Arizona. She is also the author of Let Your Angels Lead, Archangel Sachiel's Guide to Abundance and other spirituality books. Learn more on her website.You can learn more about Ivory and her services at IvoryAngelic.com.Email: ivoryangelic@outlook.comYouTube Channel: Ivory LaNoue

Struggling with chronic pain, trauma symptoms, or a dysregulated nervous system that won't seem to settle no matter what you try? There's a deeper root cause many people miss: your nervous system.

TW: mentions of murder, SA and some strong language.This episode is not an easy listen, but it's an important one. In this week's episode, I sit down with Isabella Young, a survivor whose life took a devastating turn when she escaped a messianic cult led by her ex-husband. What followed was unimaginable loss, deep trauma, and the long, complicated road back to herself.Isabella also shares how her lived experience shaped her work today, helping others identify harmful patterns, reclaim their autonomy, and begin healing from deep emotional wounds.You can find Isabella at: www.feelingbetternaturally.lovehttps://youtube.com/@feelingbetternaturally.natureSubstack: https://feelingbetternaturally.substack.com/Want to Join the Good Grief Society?https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/the-good-grief-societyHave a burning question for Nikki the Death Doula? Leave me a message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/458190/1/9pa2xynf4iwbj6p1Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music: Cherry Monday by Kevin MacLeod - licensing info can be found at filmmusic .io

CONTENT HEADS UP:  This episode contains discussions of death, dying, end-of-life care, and sensitive topics related to mortality, including chosen suicide and medicalization of death and illness. Listener discretion is advised, especially for individuals who may find these topics distressing or triggering. Please prioritize your emotional well-being while engaging with this content. SYNOPSIS:What does good acting and dying have in common? In this episode, Ali discusses all things death, dying, and living as bodies with Karen Bellone, Certified End-of-Life Doula and Death Educator. They focus on the interconnectedness of life and death, the significance of conscious living, and the complexities of end-of-life care. Karen shares her experiences working with dying individuals, highlighting the challenges of the dying process, including issues related to dementia and Alzheimer's. They discuss the importance of compassionate and holistic approaches to end-of-life care, emphasizing the need for conscious decision-making aligned with personal values to achieve a good death without regrets. Throughout the conversation, they reflect on the essence of embodiment and the importance of being present in the moment, trusting the intelligence of the body to embrace a richer life and ultimately a better death.  ALI & KAREN EXPLORATION POINTS:-  The concept of a 'good death,' this discussion emphasizes the significance of conscious decision-making and holistic approaches to end-of-life care, challenging societal norms and perceptions surrounding death.  -  The complexities, ethical considerations and medicalization surrounding end-of-life decisions, highlighting the need for open dialogue and support for individuals facing such choices.-  The role of a Death Doula, illuminating the profound support and guidance provided by these compassionate professionals in assisting individuals and families through the dying process, fostering a sense of empowerment and comfort.-  How our physical and emotional bodies communicate and play integral roles in the dying process, highlighting the importance of listening to and honoring the body's wisdom. -  Insights into embracing conscious living, pursuing meaningful experiences, and aligning actions with personal values to cultivate a sense of fulfillment and purpose.-  Sensory experiences shape our perception of life and death, emphasizing the significance of sensory elements in the dying process and fostering connections with loved ones.To be an angel to the podcast, click here: To read more about the podcast, click here: MORE ALI MEZEY:Ali's Website BODY MAPPING VIDEO LIBRARYPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course informationTransgenerational Healing FilmsMORE KAREN BELLONE:Film Website: Website: The Seventh Sense BIO:Founder, Doula, Educator: Karen Bellone, MFA, is a Certified End-of-Life Doula and Death Educator. She is the founder of The Seventh Sense in NY's Hudson Valley, where she is an integral part of a worldwide community that is reigniting the wisdom of death within our modern lives. She is also founder of Exit Strategy for Dying, a monthly Death, Arts and Culture Readers supporting a resource hub to educate and refocus the narrative around death and grief through the lens of arts, culture, storytelling and innovation. Prior to embracing her passion for end-of-life work, Karen has had a long career as an award-winning filmmaker and internationally collected photographer. She received a BFA in Film Production from New York University, and did graduate work with the world-renowned Actors Studio, through their inaugural program at the New School for Social Research.After training and becoming certified with INELDA (International End of Life Doula Association), Karenworked with an innovative hospice in Los Angeles where her skills as a death doula were developed and broadened. In addition to working with patients in various stages of their life journeys, she was responsible for training the volunteer staff, nurses and other hospice and medical professionals to bring more understanding, humanity and compassion into their work with the dying. She spoke regularly with groups, such as the Alzheimer's Project, about the role of the doula at end-of-life, and the space that can be held to bring about ‘a good death'. She believes strongly in the ability to demystify and assuage the fear that surrounds death in our culture and to foster safe passage for the dying, as well as to aid the families and loved ones through grief and bereavement.As a visual artist and storyteller, Karen acquired a multitude of skills throughout her career that unlocked a deep passion for the healing power of visual and auditory perception on human consciousness. She integrated these strengths and resources into tools to bring aid and comfort for those imminently facing their mortality. Working with somatic and sensory awareness, Karen utilizes visual, sound and meditation therapy, personalized guided imagery, and commemoration of the sacred in the form of ritual, legacy and memory work, in order to bring comfort - physically, emotionally, spiritually to celebrate and commemorate the life of the individual. In addition to her ongoing private practice, Karen is currently directing a feature film about living American artist Michelle Stuart, whose work also engages with the elemental and ineffable nature of existence.RESOURCES:Edgar Allan PoeErik EriksonExit strategy for dying (Karen's monthly newsletter)Omega Home NetworkAll the Little DeathsRabbi Leder's book, The Beauty of What RemainsAllen GinsbergHenry Firsco WeissThe Rites of the DyingPhilip ShepherdThis one is for you, Pop: April 12, 1931 - April 15, 2015With my deep love - AM

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In this special episode, Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN—founder of the Doulagivers Institute—announces the 8th Annual Death Doula World Training Day, taking place on April 22nd at 7 PM ET. This global event is more than a training—it's a movement. With over 400,000 people trained in 39+ countries, Death Doula World Training Day continues to bring together individuals, caregivers, and professionals from around the world to learn how to support others through the end of life with presence, compassion, and confidence. This year's theme is Global Unity, and the event is dedicated to the 100th birthday of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, whose groundbreaking work helped bring awareness, dignity, and humanity back to the end-of-life experience. ✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode Why end-of-life education is a human right The inspiration behind Death Doula World Training Day How this global movement is helping to transform fear into empowerment The impact of training over 400,000 people worldwide The deeper meaning of Global Unity in today's world How YOU can participate and be part of this historic event Why This Matters We are living in a time where many people feel disconnected, overwhelmed, and unprepared for life's most sacred transition. Death Doula World Training Day is here to change that. This free training teaches individuals how to: Support loved ones through the three phases of end of life Reduce fear around death and dying Bring love, presence, and dignity back into the experience Feel empowered instead of helpless during one of life's most important moments As Suzanne shares, “We are not here to fix death—we are here to bring love back into it.”

Join us in this episode as Darnell Lamont Walker sits down to discuss his powerful new book, Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End. Darnell is a Death Doula, Emmy-nominated writer, and cultural anthropologist whose work lives at the intersection of creativity, care, and transition. Whether he's supporting individuals and families through the final stages of life or creating meaningful stories for children, his mission remains the same: to help people navigate life's most profound moments with compassion, clarity, and grace. This conversation covers: What a death doula is. How to approach end-of-life planning with intention and peace. The emotional and spiritual dimensions of dying. How to support loved ones through grief and transition.  Want to learn how to reframe your relationship with death, and why storytelling plays such a vital role in how we process grief, love, and letting go? Hit play now! Follow along with Darnell and his work by visiting his website!

Get ready for an episode that's as heartwarming as it is inspiring! In this week's Widow 180 episode, I sit down with widow, author, and death doula Jackie Disch. Jackie takes us on a deeply personal journey through the loss of her beloved wife, Katie, during the pandemic.You'll hear Jackie open up about: becoming a caregiver in the isolating days of lockdown navigating the practical “business side” of grief and the agony of probate! learning how to honor both her pain and her partner's memory, by creating the time and space to grieve, like a 10 day writing retreat! how studying as a death midwife prepared her (in surprising ways!) for their final days together.why she's a lifelong advocate for therapyhow she wrote the book In Losing Katie: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Living Grief.  how little steps—like the simple act of moving a dirty dish to the sink—can help you slowly find your way forward after loss.Plus, Jackie talks about the power of intention, the signs she believes showed her a new path, and the courage it took to start anew in a place she and Katie once dreamed of retiring. If you're navigating grief, wondering what “moving forward” looks like, or just want to hear a beautiful story about love and resilience, this episode is for you!Tune in for validation, hope, and a reminder that you're not alone—grief changes us, but it also makes room for strength we never knew we had.Find Jackie's book and connect with her at https://www.jackieldisch.com.Find all of the Widow 180 Workbooks for help with loneliness, confidence, purpose, guilt, new grief, and much more! Go to www.widow180.com/workbooks Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

Team Simon here! While A Bit of Optimism is on a short break, we're revisiting a few episodes you helped make some of our favorites. We'll be back with brand-new conversations next week, on March 24th, 2026. In the meantime, we're bringing back an episode that explores a word most people like to avoid: death. We dance around the subject or use vague euphemisms to not hurt anybody. But what if being open about our deaths meant we could live happier lives? That's where Alua Arthur comes in. Alua is one of the most prominent death doulas in the country, which means it's her job to help people die. She offers support to her clients and their families as they embark on their dying journey, tackling everything from financial planning and insurance policy to emotional support and grief. Before this work, Alua was a lawyer, but after a life-changing encounter that forced her to confront mortality in a new way, she shifted her path entirely. Now she has dedicated her career to helping others prepare for the end of life with clarity, compassion, and even a bit of humor. In this conversation, Simon and Alua talk about why our culture struggles to talk honestly about death, what she's learned from the people she's accompanied in their final days, and why remembering that life is finite can help us live with more presence, gratitude, and intention. This… is A Bit of Optimism. --------------------------- For more on Alua and her work, check out: https://goingwithgrace.com/ & @GoingwithGrace‬  ---------------------------  

“Let people love you.” Death doula Darnell Lamont Walker finds himself saying this phrase again and again at bedsides —to those afraid of being “seen” in their final days, to those who've built walls around receiving care. In this moving conversation with Tami Simon, the Emmy-nominated writer shares what decades of accompanying the dying have taught him about love, grief, and letting ourselves be held.This conversation offers genuine transmission—not just concepts about awakening, but the palpable presence of realized teachers exploring the growing edge of spiritual understanding together. Originally aired on Sounds True One.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.