Podcasts about death doula

TW: Some discussions of addictionWhat happens when someone you're not close to dies… and you're the one legally responsible?In this episode, I sit down with Cat, host of Call Her Cat, to talk about the death of her father—whom she was estranged from at the time of his passing. Despite the distance in their relationship, Cat stepped in as his Medical Power of Attorney, made end-of-life decisions, and arranged his funeral.We explore what it's like to grieve someone you had a complicated history with. The love that may have existed. The hurt that definitely did. The expectations from others. And the internal tug-of-war between duty, resentment, tenderness, and relief.You can find Cat's podcast here: https://unityyork.podbean.com/Want to Join the Good Grief Society? Join the Waitlist now! https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/good-grief-waitlistHave 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:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

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  ---------------------------  

Suzanne O'Brien is founder and CEO of the Doulagivers Institute and author of the book “The Good Death.” She has trained thousands of people around the world in end-of-life care, with a mission to make death literacy accessible to all. She tells Sarah why she believes that dying is not just a medical event, but a sacred transition — one that can be met with preparation, presence, and even peace. In this conversation, Suzanne also shares what she has learned from decades at the bedside of dying people, how to diminish fear of the natural dying process, and why granny pods matter now more than ever.For more information on Suzanne's work and The Doulagivers Institute, please visit https://doulagivers.com/

Send a textResilience doesn't always look like powering through. Sometimes it looks like turning the lights down, telling the truth about what your body is doing, and letting yourself be held long enough to finally let go.We sit down with Andonia Fthenakis, a multidisciplinary artist and integrative healing arts practitioner specializing in sound and vibrational therapy. Together, we unpack how ritual and sound healing can help women rebuild inner authority, especially when life feels like it's collapsing from the inside out. We talk about why authentic release matters, what it takes to create nervous system safety, and how community practices like moon circles give us a way back to ourselves through movement, breath, voice, and vibration.We also get practical about how to begin if you're new to this world. What should you look for in a sound bath or spiritual practitioner? How do you use discernment when you're in crisis and just need help? And how do you reconcile earth-based tools like crystals, incense, and ceremony with a religious background without turning any path into dogma? We share grounded ways to listen for “true north,” care for your energetic hygiene, and step into spring with real cleansing, including a simple but powerful burning ritual for releasing what you're done carrying.Andonia also shares a defining resilience story: choosing a home birth without family approval, holding steady in her choice, and reclaiming “my body, my choice” as a lived spiritual practice. If you're craving more trust in yourself, deeper community, and a more embodied relationship with healing, this conversation will meet you there. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more listeners can find these stories and tools.Resources:Join Andonia's Whattsapp Group Ecstatic Healing Long IslandFollow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akouie.alchemy/Visit Andonia's Website: https://www.akouie.com/Upcoming Offerings from Andonia:Training in Sound Healing & Vibrational Therapy CertificationSun, Mar 22 Akouie Healing Arts Space Support the showBuy your copy of Elena's book "Grieve Outside the Box"Follow on IG @elenabox

Like a birth doula, a death doula accompanies a person in a milestone physical transition by lending practical, emotional and even spiritual support to a dying person and their family. Laurel Nicholson is a "death and resurrection" doula. She shares with us stories and wisdom from companioning people from life into eternal life.Additional resources:Laurelnicholson.com International Fellowship Cafe (via Laurel's website)Surprised by Hope--N.T. Wright"Holy Saturday"--Malcolm Guite-- from his book, Waiting on the Word: a Poem a Day for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany

TW: mass casualty events, pandemic, light political topicsA lot of people are asking the same quiet question: Why do I feel so heavy right now?In this episode, I unpack the concept of collective grief and why so many of us feel exhausted, anxious, numb, or on edge. You are not weak. You are not broken. You are responding to brokenness.We explore what grief actually is beyond death loss, and the kind of sorrow that never gets acknowledged publicly.If you have felt “off” for years, this conversation might connect some dots.We also look at historical patterns of collective grief, including moments like September 11 attacks, the Vietnam War, etc. Some grief was repressed. Some was transformed into movements. Where do we see those echoes now?Let's talk honestly about why navigating grief feels harder today.Want to Join the Good Grief Society? Join the Waitlist now! https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/good-grief-waitlistHave 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:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

Interview with death doula Jim Brulé

Hey all, scheduling was rough so I'm tossing up this rewind episode from 2024. We will be back next week!!Want to Join the Good Grief Society? Join the Waitlist now! https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/good-grief-waitlistHave a burning question for Nikki he 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:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

“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.

Welcome one and all to what might be almost Spring...but not quite!! On this episode, Scarlet and Blackbird continue their journey into a land of their own creation (with the help of much art, history, astrology, etc!) and discuss what could possibly be the card that would go in between the Strength card and the Hermit.  Join the witches as they go through the many possibilities for this card (it might just be Scarlet's favorite.)  Scarlet has added to her Spreadsheet o' Plenty, so please join with a snack or a drink, and enjoy the back and forth about this new card!  

Send a textWe explore resilience as private devotion, how to stay loyal to art and truth without external validation, and why choosing expression over silence protects aliveness. Death work, theater, motherhood, and the athlete-of-joy mindset shape a practical path back to self-trust and creative fire.• resilience as the unseen training for joy• death, annihilation and the cost of silence• the regret portal as a signal that you still care• theater as temple and a call back to art• motherhood, identity and making space to create• Elena Truths: art vs self-abandonment, embarrassment vs silence, resilience as devotion• practical tools: 15-minute creative devotion, one boundary weekly, one uncomfortable truth, move your body, ask what you'd regret not attemptingJournaling PromptsWhere have I abandoned myself in order to maintain harmony?If I knew embarrassment wouldn't kill me, what would I create?What version of me am I grieving right now?What am I afraid will happen if I succeed?What is one non-negotiable creative act I can commit to weekly — even if no one responds?Am I measuring my value by revenue, validation, or devotion?What would “training as an athlete of joy” look like this month?If I look back five years from now, what would I regret not attempting?If you feel called, it would mean so much if you could go ahead and, you know, drop us a review, maybe throw us a couple of stars. If there are five of them, even better.Support the showBuy your copy of Elena's book "Grieve Outside the Box"Follow on IG @elenabox

Death Doula Danielle Slupesky joins TJ to catch him up on what she has been doing. She explains what a Doula does, which is an end of life guide, and offers grief support after the process of death non medically. She also talks about a Youtube video of hers that has gone viral. All this and more on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Hawley is a death doula who offers a circle of care approach to help people facing the end of life. His unique path to death work was shaped by a successful career in department store leadership and the beauty industry, where he cultivated sharp skills in leadership, team development, and customer care. He offers a distinct perspective, as he views death as a natural and inevitable part of life, akin to the birthing process. For more please visit his site, suivez-moi.comPlease rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe to our YouTube channel This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

Send a textWe map a path from overwhelm to ethical action by treating joy as a trainable practice and the nervous system as our guide. We name the moment, metabolize rage into clarity, choose one sustainable lane, and pace for the marathon with somatic tools and information hygiene.• grounding in the ethos of moving through difficulty to reach durable joy• regulation, recovery, and return as athletic training for the nervous system• naming collective grief, fear, and rage without collapsing into it• capacity, integrity, and the courage to act imperfectly• reframing rage as boundary data and directing it into action• sustainable civic steps and choosing one focused lane• information hygiene and media boundaries to protect health• somatic practices for discharge and repair: walking, shaking, crying, breath• support for caregivers to pace for the long road• three truths on regulation, imperfect action, and values-aligned joy• journaling prompts to turn feelings into clarity and stepsIf you feel called, it would mean so much if you could go ahead and drop us a review, maybe throw us a couple of stars. If there are five of them, even better.✍️ Journaling PromptsChoose 1–3. Keep it simple. Keep it honest. Do it imperfectly.RegulationWhere do I feel the current political moment in my body?What signals tell me I've consumed enough information today?What reliably brings me back to center?Rage & BoundariesWhat am I most angry about right now?What boundary does that anger reveal?If my rage had a wise job, what would it be?Voice & IntegrityWhere have I been silent out of fear of getting it wrong?What value feels non-negotiable for me right now?What does integrity (not perfection) look like in my life?Action & CapacityWhat is one action I can take sustainably this week?What is one action I can release without guilt?How do I want to pace myself for the long road ahead?(Remember: This is a marathon, not a sprint.)Joy as PracticeWhat brings me back to joy after engaging with heavy topics?How do I train my nervous system to recover?What does being an athlete of joy look like this week?

You might've heard of doulas — usually women who support other women in getting through the process of childbirth. But there are also doulas whose work focuses on the opposite end of our lifespans. They're called death or end-of-life doulas. We'll talk with two of them about their work. Darnell Lamont Walker is based in Georgia and Michigan; his new book is Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End. Kim Burgess was a nurse practitioner before becoming nn end-of-life doula. She's with Comforting Transitions in O'Fallon, Illinois.

In this episode, Dr. Ji Hyang Padma—Associate Professor in Naropa University's Master of Divinity program, Soto Zen teacher, and longtime interfaith chaplain—explores the art and profession of spiritual care .Drawing on more than twenty-five years of Zen training, including fourteen years in monastic practice, she shares what it means to serve as a “spiritual friend,” accompanying people through illness, grief, and life's most vulnerable transitions—and how contemplative practice helps us meet suffering with spaciousness rather than trying to fix it. She shares insights from her work across university chaplaincies and contemplative education, describing how spiritual care supports meaning-making across cultures and beliefs, why presence itself can be healing, and how grounding in one's own practice enables compassionate connection with others. She illustrates how professional spiritual care can be a profound relational practice—one that helps us face impermanence, open the heart, and discover wholeness within the realities of being human.Special Guest: Ji Hyang Padma.

In episode 238 we meet Juli Rush who is an Educator, Foresight Strategist and a Death Doula with a focus on partnering futures + death and grief processing.

Emmy-nominated children's television writer and death doula Darnell Lamont Walker shares insights on the end of life in his new book, “Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Learn about a powerful memoir from the life of a death doula who was inspired by his grandmother to sit with the dying. My guest Darnell Lamont Walker is a death doula, Emmy-nominated children’s television writer, producer and explorer. He creates spaces worldwide for healing through storytelling, end-of-life care, and workshops on grief, resilience, unlocking… Continue reading Ep. 536 Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula with Darnell Lamont Walker

On this episode, I sit down with Darnell Walker, author of the new book, Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End, to talk about life, death, and what it really means to be present for both. We explore Darnell's journey as a death doula, what he's learned from walking alongside people at the end of life, and how facing our mortality can actually deepen our appreciation for living fully, operating with authenticity, and showing up for what matters most.   Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on LinkedIn Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins YouTube Channel Mike Robbins on TikTok Mike Robbins on X Mike Robbins on BlueSky Darnell Walker Website Never Can Say Goodbye (book), by Darnell Walker

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the season finale of Fallout and the latest episode of The Pitt.What do we think about The Last of Us ending with season 3? Was questioning Ted Sarandos a good use of our tax dollars? When can we expect to see another season of Pluribus? And what did we think of how Fallout season 2 wrapped up? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:The Pitt Season 2 Episode 6 (HBO Max)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):02:00 - TV NewsCatherine O'Hara Has Passed AwayThe Last of Us Will Probably End With Season 3Vince Gilligan offers update on PluribusMan on the Inside renewedMST3K Revival is crushing it on Kickstarter‘Stranger Things: Tales From '85' TrailerSarandos testifies before CongressBW Corner:CBS News Pulls '60 Minutes' Segment With Peter AttiaBattle royale between Paramount corporate and CBS News38:49 - The Pitt Season 2Episode 5 - 11:00 A.M.1:17:15 - Fallout Season 2 reviewLinks:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the best things about Crestone is that it attracts people like Goldie. She came here to build an Earthship with her partner, Matt, and everyone agrees that it's a richer place with them in it. She's a big part of the annual Crestone Energy Fair and works with the Crestone End of Life Project as a death doula, helping people on their way to whatever comes next. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Suzanne shares her guiding model, Serve & Assist, and why it's essential for heart-centered death doulas and caregivers today. Learn how serving your community first—through education and presence—creates trust, impact, and a sustainable practice without pressure or hustle. Suzanne explains why 80–90% of a positive end-of-life experience comes from planning ahead and how this work can bring both purpose and fulfillment. If you want to make a real difference while staying in integrity with your heart, this episode is for you.    Join the upcoming FREE Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training Webinar here  Register to join us for FREE: THE GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE: 12 MONTH FREE DEATH AND DYING COURSE  Or visit our website here!  GET THE GOOD DEATH BOOK Here      Please Share!   Know someone who is a caregiver, healthcare worker, or spiritual seeker? Share this episode and invite them to join this sacred and supportive experience.    Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube       JOIN MY FREE TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIP SITE   This is a community-supported group hosted by Suzanne B. O'Brien RN, founder of the International Doulagivers Institute for training those who want to be professional End of Life Doulas, Doulagiver Practitioners and for anyone wanting more EOL education Join Here: 4491664174178077   ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ⚑ If you want to do great things you need to have a great environment. Create the life you want by surrounding yourself with positivity and watching daily.  Click here to subscribe!   ツ  CONNECT WITH ME  ツ Leave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too: Instagram Facebook TikTok Website Podcast

Marni Blank is an “after-loss professional.” What does that mean? Imagine someone with a legal background, lived experience of loss, a steady head for details, and the ability to step in and quarterback the team when someone in your life has died. That's what an after-loss professional can be. I find this work both fascinating and profoundly useful. Tune in this week to hear what Marni has to say about what actually needs to happen after a death – and if you'd like a clear, step-by-step guide, you can also download my free e-book on bestlifebestdeath.com, When Someone Dies… What Do I Need to Know?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

What does it take to transform death from your greatest fear into your sacred calling?In this deeply moving conversation, certified end-of-life doula Gina Economopoulos shares her extraordinary journey from bartender to nun to helping others transition peacefully from this life to the next. After watching her mother die at age 23 without faith or hope—an experience she describes as "pure hell"—Gina embarked on a spiritual odyssey that would eventually lead her to discover her true calling.Gina opens up about:• The moment she realized she could help others die with dignity and peace• What happens at the bedside when heaven "opens up" • Why Mother Teresa's words on dignity shaped her entire ministry• Her 12 years in the convent and what led to her unexpected departure• Losing her fiancé one month before their wedding and finding sobriety• The power of presence over perfect words when someone is dying• Stories of peaceful deaths and bedside conversions• Why hearing is the last sense to go—and what to say in those final momentsThis isn't just about death—it's about discovering that the kingdom of heaven is within us right now, and that sometimes our deepest wounds become our greatest gifts to others.Connect with Gina:Website: https://www.ginaecon.com/Book: "Shake The Dust Off Your Feet and Walk: Faith, Sobriety, Self-Discovery, and Healing - A Memoir" (Available on Amazon)

Jackie's life and work are rooted in the profound belief that every individual deserves a "brave space" to show up authentically, fully, and without judgment. As the Executive Director of a Hospice Home and the founder of Lega-C Healing by Jackie, she dedicates her days to guiding others through life's most delicate transitions with grace, intuition, and deep compassion. Her professional path is inextricably linked to her extraordinary personal journey. A survivor of orphan trafficking from the Dominican Republic under the guise of international adoption, Jackie was brought to the United States as a child, after the death of her mother, separated from her twin and everything she knew. She spent years navigating the complexities of identity and belonging, a quest that eventually led to a series of powerful reunions: first with her U.S.-based siblings at age nineteen, and later with her twin, her biological father, and her remaining siblings at thirty-two. These experiences of loss and reclamation shaped her into a gifted Community Builder, Death Doula, and intuitive healer. Jackie understands the weight of being "un-homed" and has turned that history into a sanctuary for others, helping them find peace and presence even in the face of the unknown. Beyond her clinical and spiritual leadership, Jackie is a mother of three, a wife, and a dedicated artist. She finds her own healing and inspiration in nature, whether she is exploring the outdoors or translating the beauty of the world into her creative work. Her life is a living testament to the power of resilience and the enduring legacy of healing. Season 11: Adoptee Memoirs - books in order: Practically Still a Virgin by Monica Hall You Can't Get Rid of Me by Jesse Scott and Keri Ault Unspoken by Liz Harvie EVENTBRITE LINK - AUSTIN, TEXAS - LIVE PODCAST EVENT: 4/17 & 4/18 2206! Sign up to be part of our mailing list and receive upcoming details about our April 17th & 18th Live Podcast Event in Austin, Texas! Thank you to our Patreons! Join at the $10 level and be part of our monthly ADOPTEE CAFE community. The next meeting will be Saturday, February 7th, at 1 pm ET. RESOURCES for Adoptees: Adoptees Connect Adoptee Mentoring Society Gregory Luce and Adoptee Rights Law Fireside Adoptees Facebook Group Dr. Liz Debetta: Migrating Toward Wholeness Movement Moses Farrow - Trauma therapist and advocate National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-8255 OR Dial or Text 988. Kristal Parke Because She Is Adopted Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are Men and Veterans Being Left Alone in Grief and at the End of Life? Or Are We Asking Them to Carry Their Pain in Silence? There is a quiet truth in end-of-life care that is rarely spoken about: many men—and especially veterans—carry grief, trauma, and emotional pain without support. In this episode of Ask a Death Doula, Suzanne O'Brien, RN—founder of Doulagivers Institute—is joined by end-of-life doula Adam Daviau for an honest, compassionate conversation about grief, presence, and dignity at the end of life.  

Understanding the Role of End-of-Life Doulas with Peter M. Abraham RN In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher RN is joined by returning guest Peter Abraham, a registered nurse and certified End-of-Life Doula. Peter discusses his journey and the nature of working as an end-of-life doula, highlighting the importance of this role in providing non-medical support to patients and families during the dying process. He also touches on the challenges of operating in an unregulated industry and shares insights from his work on advanced care planning. Marie and Peter discuss the distinctions between the roles of nurses and doulas, and Peter explains how he integrates his nursing skills with his doula work. The episode also offers guidance on how to choose a qualified doula and the importance of thorough research. Additionally, Peter discusses his advanced care planning services and resources available through his website, Compassion Crossing. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:41 Meet Peter Abraham: A Dedicated Nurse 01:53 Understanding the Role of a Death Doula 02:37 Challenges and Ethics in the Doula Industry 04:36 Differentiating Between Doula and Nursing Roles 12:04 Advanced Care Planning: A Doula's Perspective 18:05 Navigating the Doula Profession 21:43 Peter Abraham's Publications and Future Plans 23:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts https://compassioncrossing.info/     If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.  Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the  cloud9caresystem.com,  When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You)   Marie's Contact Marie@HospiceExplained.com www.HospiceExplained.com   Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

Send us a textWe explore resilience as the act of returning to self when triggers, change, and grief surface, using a candid story from our multigenerational home and practical tools to recenter. Joy and grief travel together; small embodied steps create space, clarity, and repair.• taking the result as the path as a daily practice• balancing motherhood and work while rejecting perfection• multi-generational home dynamics and compassionate repair• naming the wobble without dramatizing it• grief, death cleaning, and the emotional labor of objects• letting go as love, not erasure• somatic resets that bring you back to shore• journaling prompts to turn insight into action• joy and grief as companions, not opposites• resilience as devotion to your lifePractices / Journaling PromptsWhat am I ready to release right now?What feels heavy that doesn't need to be carried?Where can I create more space — physically or emotionally?What helps me return to myself when I'm triggered?If this has been beneficial for you, reach out let me know how this landed for you let me know what tools really resonated with you and also if there's anything that you're like actually "I felt like that was a crock a BS"  -- let me know! www.elenabox.comIt would mean so much if you could drop us a review maybe throw us a couple of stars if there are five of them even better!Support the showBuy your copy of Elena's book "Grieve Outside the Box"Follow on IG @elenabox

Those who help people prepare for death say their work is rarely talked about publicly and often invisible, making the job harder.

My guest this week will nudge you to think about what you've already taken care of – and what's still unfinished – when it comes to end-of-life planning. Marni Blank and I dive into some of the most fascinating (and often avoided) questions: What gets in the way of getting things done? What superstitions keep us from filling out the paperwork? Does talking about death somehow invite it in? (Spoiler: no.) Why is having your paperwork in order actually a profound gift to the people you love? And perhaps most importantly, when it comes to something you can do today: what are the “Big 3 Passwords” that will make life and death a lot easier if they have been shared?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

Is End-of-Life Pain Really Being Managed? Or Are Families Being Asked to Do the Impossible Without Training? There is a quiet truth in end-of-life care that many families discover too late: pain is often misunderstood, mismanaged, or missed entirely. In this episode of Ask a Death Doula, Suzanne O'Brien, RN—founder of Doulagivers Institute—speaks with honesty, clarity, and deep compassion about pain management at the end of life and what family caregivers truly need to know. This is not about blame. It is about education, empowerment, and dignity.  Join the upcoming FREE Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training Webinar here  Register to join us for FREE: THE GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE: 12 MONTH FREE DEATH AND DYING COURSE  Or visit our website here!  GET THE GOOD DEATH BOOK Here      Please Share!   Know someone who is a caregiver, healthcare worker, or spiritual seeker? Share this episode and invite them to join this sacred and supportive experience.    Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube       JOIN MY FREE TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIP SITE   This is a community-supported group hosted by Suzanne B. O'Brien RN, founder of the International Doulagivers Institute for training those who want to be professional End of Life Doulas, Doulagiver Practitioners and for anyone wanting more EOL education Join Here: 4491664174178077   ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ⚑ If you want to do great things you need to have a great environment. Create the life you want by surrounding yourself with positivity and watching daily.  Click here to subscribe!   ツ  CONNECT WITH ME  ツ Leave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too: Instagram Facebook TikTok Website Podcast  

Send us a textWhat if the destination could walk beside you today? We dive into a living, breathing practice of becoming—one that honors grief, invites your future self into the room, and remembers what your inner child always knew. Set against winter's slow rhythm and a tender anniversary of loss, we explore how to “take the result as the path,” a tantric insight that transforms identity work from a someday project into embodied, daily choices.I share how early motherhood, creative ambitions, and the honest fatigue of life all meet this practice. We focus on orientation over overhaul: five mindful minutes in the morning, a mantra repeated on a walk, and tiny cues that change posture, breath, and presence. You'll hear how descent work—supported by rituals like a home sauna for grief—prevents spiritual bypass and deepens resilience. Instead of pushing through, we cultivate meaning while staying with what is raw and real.Along the way, we revisit inner child threads, future-self embodiment, and shamanic perspectives on elder wisdom already watching our path. You'll get clear journaling prompts to surface the one aligned step for this week, plus language you can use when doubt gets loud. This is practical spirituality for people who want to become themselves on purpose: compassionate, grounded, and a little braver each day.If this resonates, follow along, share with a friend who's cocooning, and leave a review so more listeners can find their way to this work. Then tell me: what quality will you embody for the next 24 hours?Journaling PromptsWho am I becoming in this season of my life?What qualities does that version of me embody?Where am I right now — honestly and tenderly?What is one small way I can take the result as the path this week?What is being asked to die so something truer can live?ResourcesWFDU 89.1 Public RadioImagine Meditation by Boreta and Ram DassThe Journey of Soul Initiation: A Field Guide for Visionaries, Evolutionaries, and Revolutionaries by Bill PlotkinMaria Cutronia, Master yoga teacher based in NYC/BrooklynThe Creative Act by Rick RubinSupport the showBuy your copy of Elena's book "Grieve Outside the Box"Follow on IG @elenabox

In this episode of Ask a Death Doula, Suzanne O'Brien shares a heartfelt reflection on this moment in humanity—and a special announcement: Doulagivers Life Café is now meeting weekly, live, free, and globally. Life Café was born during the COVID pandemic as a sanctuary when fear and isolation were overwhelming. Today, it returns weekly as a space to pause, breathe, and remember our shared humanity. This is not about doing more. It's about being. And choosing love over fear.

It's that time of the week everyone, welcome back to another amazing episode of your favorite paranormal podcast. This time around you're in for a very interesting and fun chat as I am being joined by Helen Gretchen Jones, Intuitive Death Doula & Channeler. We got into a fun conversation about what a death doula does, seeing the future, deja vu, what evil is, seeing jesus and buddha, ancient aliens, and so much much more. Enjoy another amazing episode! Helen's Website: https://www.helengretchenjones.com/ Uncensored, Untamed & Unapologetic U^3 Podcast Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/545827736965770/?ref=share Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juggalobastardpodcasts?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8xJ2KnRBKlYvyo8CMR7jMg

In this deeply moving episode, I'm joined by Mikey the Death Doula for an honest, tender, and surprisingly life-affirming conversation about death — and how our relationship with it shapes the way we live.We talk about how to gently and compassionately broach conversations around funeral planning and end-of-life wishes with the people we love, and why being organised is one of the greatest gifts we can leave our children and families.Mikey shares powerful insights into how the way you live directly impacts the way you die, and why learning to receive, be seen, and allow vulnerability with those closest to us is essential — not just at the end of life, but throughout it.We also explore Mikey's own journey into this work, what drew him to sit with people in their most sacred moments, and how facing death has profoundly softened, deepened, and enriched his experience of being alive.This is a conversation about:Death as a teacher, not something to fearLove, presence, and unfinished conversationsThe courage it takes to be witnessed by those we lovePreparing practically and emotionally for the inevitable — with graceThis episode is gentle, grounding, and deeply human. If you've ever avoided conversations about death, felt unsure how to begin, or sensed there's a more conscious way to live and leave — this one will stay with you.Connect with Mikey https://www.instagram.com/mikeythedeathdoula/Send us a textSupport the showApply for the More Than Enough Program here: https://janellebridge.com.au/MORETHANENOUGH/ Here's where you can find our More than Enough sponsor Michelle and The Australian Holistic Academy. The Australian Holistic Academy: https://www.instagram.com/australianholisticacademy/ The Aligned Woman Project: https://www.instagram.com/thealignedwomanproject/ Grab a Mini- Reading from Janelle HERE https://square.link/u/AWZhl6pw Reach out on InstaInsta >https://www.instagram.com/thisisjanellebridgeemail Janelle: hello@janellebridge.com.au Hosted by Janelle Bridge — an Australian Psychic Medium, Intuitive Healer, and Soul Alignment Coach. Janelle helps women reconnect with their intuition, heal self-worth wounds, and create a life that feels aligned, empowered, and deeply authentic.

Send us a textWe explore resilience and gratitude during a heavy holiday season, naming the small, unphotogenic practices that keep us steady. Gratitude shifts from performance to nervous system relief, helping us notice what held us while we endured.• reframing gratitude as support orientation, not a moral duty• winter as endurance and resourcing the body with warmth and rest• noticing internal wealth by what didn't collapse• simple rituals that regulate the nervous system• allowing private, messy gratitude alongside grief• seasonal self-check prompts to track support and capacity• redefining output, capacity, and expectations in winter• acknowledging financial stress and choosing honest boundaries• blessing for the tenderhearted and the newly bereavedSeasonal Check-in Journaling Prompts:What helped me make it through this week?Where did I receive support, even indirectly?What part of me didn't give up?What still feels intact?What do I trust more now than I did before?Book a one-on-one session container or schedule a discovery call ; I'd be happy to support you!www.elenabox.com@elenabox Support the showBuy your copy of Elena's book "Grieve Outside the Box"Follow on IG @elenabox

Is the Death Doula Movement Dying?   Or Is It Being Called to Grow Up?   There is a quiet question being asked behind the scenes of end-of-life care—by hospices, medical teams, families, and even doulas themselves: Is the death doula movement losing its way? In this powerful episode of ASK A DEATH DOULA, Suzanne B. O'Brien, RN—founder of the Doulagivers Institute and author of the bestselling book THE GOOD DEATH—speaks with honesty, compassion, and clarity about what is really happening within the death doula movement today. This is not an attack. It is a call to integrity.  

THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Michelle Donaldson. Michelle Donaldson, a certified end-of-life doula from Doulagivers Institute, joins this episode of "Ask a Death Doula" to share her profound insights into hospice care. Her journey from advanced EMT and pharmacy technician to end-of-life doula reflects her deep commitment to holistic, dignified support. Inspired by her own parents' hospice experiences, she now works with a dedicated hospice team in Las Vegas to blend non-medical guidance with traditional care, creating a more personal and transformative experience for patients and their families. Education and empathy shine throughout our conversation as Michelle highlights the gaps families often face within the hospice system. She emphasizes the importance of preparing and supporting family caregivers—those who carry much of the emotional and physical load. Through her compassionate training, real-life stories, and collaboration with the hospice team, Michelle helps families navigate end-of-life challenges with confidence, connection, and cultural sensitivity. Her work shows the invaluable impact doulas can have in turning overwhelming moments into peaceful, meaningful memories—and she invites anyone drawn to this mission to join the growing movement of compassionate end-of-life support.   (00:02) The Role of End-of-Life Doulas (05:20) Improving End-of-Life Care Through Education (13:48) Making an Impact in End-of-Life Care (20:11) Navigating End-of-Life Care Conversations (24:07) Transforming End-of-Life Care Together (37:00) Join the Death Doula Movement    Join the upcoming FREE Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training Webinar here  Register to join us for FREE: THE GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE: 12 MONTH FREE DEATH AND DYING COURSE  Or visit our website here!  GET THE GOOD DEATH BOOK Here     Meet our guest: Michelle Donaldson Website: Open Arms Doula    Please Share!   Know someone who is a caregiver, healthcare worker, or spiritual seeker? Share this episode and invite them to join this sacred and supportive experience.    Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube       JOIN MY FREE TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIP SITE   This is a community-supported group hosted by Suzanne B. O'Brien RN, founder of the International Doulagivers Institute for training those who want to be professional End of Life Doulas, Doulagiver Practitioners and for anyone wanting more EOL education Join Here: 4491664174178077   ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ⚑ If you want to do great things you need to have a great environment. Create the life you want by surrounding yourself with positivity and watching daily.  Click here to subscribe!   ツ  CONNECT WITH ME  ツ Leave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too: Instagram Facebook TikTok Website Podcast   #deathdoula #deathdoultraining #dyingwell #death #life #deatheducation #doulagivers #hospice #hospicecare #hospicenurse #deathdoula #soulmidwife #deathmidwife #endoflifeplanning #healthcareproxy #funerals #fearofdeath #endoflifedoula #thegooddeath #hospice #grief #deathawareness #birth #endoflife #deathpositivity #consciousdying #dying #advanceplanning #deathpositive #gooddeath #consciousliving #endoflifedirective #palliativecare #advancedirective #livefully #suzannebobrien. #lifecafe #consciousness #awarenes

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Actor Kale Browne has lived many lives in one: beloved soap star on Another World, One Life to Live, and Days of Our Lives; voice actor; long-time meditator; 40+ years sober; and now a death doula who quietly walks people and families through the threshold. In this episode of Medium Curious, Sarah and Jane talk with Kale about the intuitive thread that's run through his whole life—from “Kale moments” as a kid (just knowing things) to powerful past-life flashes in places like Tulum, to training in remote viewing at the Stanford Research Institute with Russell Targ, and mediumship intensives with James Van Praagh, Kripalu, and Omega. Kale shares how sobriety ripped him “wide open,” what it's like to feel the “psychic weather” around a reading, and why he's more interested in service than in putting out a mediumship shingle. He breaks down remote viewing in plain language, talks about Edgar Cayce, telepathy, and the “informational layer” of consciousness, and explains why he believes “life has no opposite.” This conversation is funny, grounded, and deeply tender—especially when Spirit crashes the party with a perfectly timed Camel cigarette reference from Jane's dad. If you've ever wondered whether your own strange experiences “count,” Kale's stories will help you feel less alone and a lot more normal.   Intuition has been there all along. Kale grew up with “Kale moments”—downloads, knowings, and sensations that other people didn't seem to have. For him, mediumship isn't a new gift; it's language for what was already happening. Sobriety can blow the doors open. When he got sober in New York, Kale felt “ripped wide open”—knowing who was calling, which subway was coming, and what someone would say next. Alcohol used to dull the signals; removing it amplified them. Remote viewing is real (and trainable). At Omega, Kale studied with Russell Targ and Stephen Schwartz, learning protocols used in U.S. “psychic spy” programs. Remote viewing isn't about guessing “what's in the bag,” it's about describing qualities, sensations, and impressions without letting the mind fill in the blanks. There's an informational layer in consciousness. Drawing on quantum physics, telepathy research, and Edgar Cayce, Kale describes a non-local “information layer”—a vibrational wavelength we can tune into, like a radio station. Life has no opposite. In his work as a death doula, Kale sees death as a change in density, not an ending: the body slows down, the rest of us speeds up. His job is as much about supporting the living—families and loved ones—as it is about honoring the one who's crossing. Psychic weather is real. Readings aren't just about the medium—there are energetic conditions, emotional states, and external “weather” that affect clarity and accuracy. Words are reductive; experience is bigger. Like trying to describe a dream, putting mystical experiences into language shrinks them. That's why so many intuitives and experiencers feel misunderstood—or dismissed—when they finally share. We're here to normalize the weird. Kale, Sarah, and Jane all care about making mediumship, telepathy, and past-life flashes feel human and accessible, not fringe or freaky. The more we talk about it, the less alone people feel. “Sometimes the hardest thing to explain is how you see something without seeing it.” – Kale “Life has no opposite. Life continues. The body slows down, the rest of us speeds up.” – Kale “Words have a very reductive quality… as soon as you start to verbalize a dream, it starts to fade.” – Kale “You can't explain to a three-dimensional mind what a fourth-dimensional experience is like.” – Kale (on Edgar Cayce) “We see through the filter that we expect.” – Kale “Intuition is going to get broader. The veil between this side and the other side is getting thinner, I think.” – Kale   Lauren Robertson's Class "Platform Perfection" - 10% off for listeners Join us on Substack for The Afterlife—bonus clips after the “mic is off” (wink). Medium Curious Website: MediumCurious Jane's Website: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah's Website: Sarah Rathke Podcast Instagram: @MediumCuriousPod YouTube: @mediumcurious VerySoul.com   If this episode helped, follow/subscribe, download, rate & review, and share with a friend.  

Our guest on this week's episode of My Veterinary Life Podcast is Dr. Ken Gorczyca about his pioneering work in end-of-life care for animals. Dr. Gorczyca shares his journey from early influences and activism during the AIDS crisis to becoming a veterinary death doula. He discusses the importance of compassionate in-home euthanasia, integrating ritual and storytelling, and supporting both pet owners and veterinary professionals. The episode also highlights Dr. Gorczyca's creative pursuits, including art and personalized memorials, and his advocacy for holistic, respectful approaches to animal end-of-life care.Thank you to our podcast partner, the AVMA Career Center. Are you a veterinary professional looking for a position change or even a complete change of scenery? The AVMA Career Center is THE place for all veterinary professionals to find the next step in their career journey. Learn more and explore career resources at https://www.avma.org/careersRemember, we want to hear from you! Please be sure to subscribe to our feed on Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. You can also contact us at MVLpodcast@avma.orgFollow us on social media @AVMAVets #MyVetLife #MVLPodcast

Today we sit down with end-of-life Doula and author, Diane Button. In her new book WHAT MATTERS MOST: Lessons the Dying Teach Us About Living (The Open Field; Sept. 16) Diane shares stories and wisdom from her clients' final chapters that can help us make the most of life's gifts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we explore what's at stake when people mourn online. Then, Death Doula's give agency to people at the end of their lives.

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! For Dominique O'Gorman, death isn't an ending — it's a transition. As a medium, psychic, and certified Death Doula, she's dedicated her life to helping souls on both sides of the veil find peace, healing, and understanding. From childhood, Dominique could see and sense what others couldn't — spirits seeking connection, validation, and closure. Guided by her Spirit Guide, she's spent her life translating those messages for the living, helping families navigate grief and rediscover hope. In this episode of The Grave Talks, we explore Dominique's extraordinary journey, her sacred work as a bridge between worlds, and the profound lessons she's learned from those who've crossed over. Because in the end, the dead don't just remind us how to die — they teach us how to truly live. This is Part Two of our conversation. Get more information at her website, dominiqueogorman.com. #CommunicatingWithSpirits #Medium #PsychicMedium #DeathDoula #Afterlife #SpiritCommunication #TheGraveTalks #TrueGhostStory #LifeAfterDeath #ParanormalStories #SpiritualHealing Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

For Dominique O'Gorman, death isn't an ending — it's a transition. As a medium, psychic, and certified Death Doula, she's dedicated her life to helping souls on both sides of the veil find peace, healing, and understanding. From childhood, Dominique could see and sense what others couldn't — spirits seeking connection, validation, and closure. Guided by her Spirit Guide, she's spent her life translating those messages for the living, helping families navigate grief and rediscover hope. In this episode of The Grave Talks, we explore Dominique's extraordinary journey, her sacred work as a bridge between worlds, and the profound lessons she's learned from those who've crossed over. Because in the end, the dead don't just remind us how to die — they teach us how to truly live. Get more information at her website, dominiqueogorman.com. #CommunicatingWithSpirits #Medium #PsychicMedium #DeathDoula #Afterlife #SpiritCommunication #TheGraveTalks #TrueGhostStory #LifeAfterDeath #ParanormalStories #SpiritualHealing Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Death doula, attorney, and spiritual guide Alua Arthur joins us to explore how embracing mortality awakens us to life's deepest meaning. Through her book Briefly Perfectly Human and her work helping people die with peace and purpose, Alua invites us to face what we fear most — not to prepare for dying, but to learn how to live fully. We explore the taboos around death, the regrets people hold at the end of life, and the powerful clarity that comes from asking what remains undone. 20% off Pique Life Tea:https://www.piquelife.com/knowthyselfAndrés Book Recs: https://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com/book-list___________00:00 Intro04:20 What Is a Death Doula?08:10 How Facing Death Changes How We Live12:45 Why We Fear Death17:15 Imagining Your Own Death21:40 The Most Common Regrets of the Dying26:05 What Remains Undone in Your Life?28:18 Ad: Pique Life30:10 Facing Mortality as a Spiritual Practice34:50 The Art of Dying Well39:25 The Beauty of Grief and Letting Go43:10 How to Be Present With the Dying47:30 Conversations About Death With Loved Ones51:00 How Alua Found Her Calling55:40 What Dying People Teach About Living Fully1:00:15 Grief, Identity, and Rebirth1:05:30 How to Support Someone Who's Grieving1:10:45 The Mystery of What Happens After Death1:15:00 The “Glitter Wave” Theory of Consciousness1:20:20 Reimagining Rituals Around Death1:25:40 Living Authentically Before It's Too Late1:30:00 Conclusion___________Episode Resources: https://www.instagram.com/alualoveslife/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSP6FVYR/https://www.instagram.com/andreduqum/https://www.instagram.com/knowthyself/https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyselfpodcasthttps://www.knowthyselfpodcast.com

Follow along with visuals hereThis week FBK brings you Operation Save Abortion! It's a Podcast! It's a Workshop! It's a combination podcast workshop! A Podshop if you will! Your Feminist Buzzkills took some big patriarchy-smashing heat to The Big Easy and recorded a live episode that dropped some knowledge and trains you up  to keep fighting against the anti-abortion machine. Lizz and Moji joined forces with AAF's Head Writer Alyssa Al-Dookhi, Programs Manager Sherill Dingle, and Programs Director Kristin Hady to drop their knowledge. They give you the scoop on abortion doulas, how to hold anti-abobo lawmakers accountable, how to spot fake clinics before they trap you, AND drop your marching orders on exposing anti-abortion lies no matter where you live! Gather your partners in resistance and tune in for the tools, tactics, and firepower you need to fight forced birth fascists at every turn.P.S. You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our PAST Operation Save Abortion pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for those episodes.Scared? Got questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod!Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.socialSPECIAL GUESTS:Alyssa Al-Dookhi IG: @TheDookness Bluesky: @TheDookness.bsky.socialSherill Dingle IG: @Boujiee.foodieKristin HadyEPISODE LINKS:OSA WORKSHOP: Start at 30:15 for the workshopFOLLOW ALONG: Powerpoint with slidesVOLUNTEER: Join Mife & The MisotonesOPERATION SAVE ABORTION TOOLKITS:Expose Fake ClinicsPost-Abortion Care PackagesPaging Dr. LawmakerFOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE! Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

A Death Doula's Guide to Consciousness After Death with Mayim & Jonathan In this powerful and emotional Mayim Bialik's Breakdown episode, licensed end-of-life counselor and death doula Dr. Martha Jo Atkins explores consciousness after death and what truly happens when we die. Drawing on decades of guiding people through their final moments, she reveals the spiritual, biological, emotional, and psychological changes that occur when consciousness leaves the body—offering profound insights into life after death and the mysteries of the dying process. You'll hear jaw-dropping stories of deathbed visions, including dream shifts, visits from deceased loved ones, and shared death experiences where relatives actually feel what the dying person is experiencing. Dr. Atkins shares what she's witnessed that made her believe in the afterlife, what understanding death can teach us about living, and her own supernatural encounters—from speaking to deceased loved ones in dreams to eerie hospice hauntings. Dr. Atkins also breaks down: - Why we're so afraid to talk about death—and how doing so makes us more human - How sensory perception shifts as people begin to let go, and the signs that death is near - The difference between a natural death and dying before your time—and what that means for the soul's journey - Could Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy help us process grief in healthier ways? - Why presence matters most in a loved one's final days - How our treatment of elders reflects our values as a society, and why end-of-life care matters deeply Plus, Mayim opens up about the raw, painful, yet beautiful experience of caregiving for her father in his final days. Whether you're grieving, caregiving, or simply seeking answers to what happens when we die, or wondering what leaves the body when we die, this episode offers rare wisdom and comfort for life's most inevitable transition. To learn more about Dr. Martha Jo Atkins and her work, visit: https://marthajoatkins.com/ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices