Ask a Death Doula Podcast: Can I Introduce you to Death Doula Network of BC?
I’m thrilled to introduce you to these two heart centered dynamic women. Karen Hendrickson and Jo-Anne Haun are the founders of Death Doula Network of BC. They are passionate about making and creating connections throughout the Death industry, communities, and the world. I LOVE to support people who are doing amazing work and making the…
Read MoreAsk a Death Doula Podcast: Epigenetics 101 with Suzanne B. O’Brien RN
1. The Two States of Being [2:52] – We are holistic beings, and this means we are made up of four bodies of energy – physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. We are equal parts of each of these four bodies of energy. At the end of life, our physical body begins to diminish, and our…
Read MoreAsk a Death Doula Podcast: Death Doulas for Dogs
Big Ideas: 1. What is a Pet Doula [0:30] – There are people in this holistic end of life care space who are being drawn to work specifically with animals. It is incredible and incredibly needed. We have known for a long time that we need to start offering more support to people at the…
Read MoreAsk a Death Doula Podcast: How Studies of Magic Mushrooms are Proving Consciousness
Big Ideas: 1.What Psilocybin is [00:27] – Psilocybin is the main psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms.” The talk of using this psychedelic at the end of life has been a hot topic and is being studied intensively. It is being looked at as having potentially effective medicinal/therapeutic properties in the treatment of fear,…
Read MoreAsk a Death Doula Podcast: Do You Want to Die Like Patty and Greg?
Big Ideas: A Breakdown Leads to a Breakthrough [3:20] – Many times the most painful moments in our lives lead to the best moments because it gives us an opportunity to find ourselves. The darkest points in our lives turn into the brightest when we grow spiritually through them. We are able to gain so…
Read MoreAsk a Death Doula Podcast: Annoucing Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula Training Veterans Edition
Big Ideas: 1.We Have to Start Being Guided by Our Hearts [6:32] – We have to break the cycle of living from a place that is guided by our ego. A place that leads to pointing fingers and creates hate and division and that comes from a place of fear, shame, and guilt. We must…
Read MoreAsk a Death Doula Podcast: How do we reduce the fear of death? – by learning the truth about it. The Art of Doulagiving
How do we reduce the fear of death? – by learning the truth about it. In this episode of Ask a Death Doula, I have the great pleasure of sharing the Art of Doulagiving Graduate series with Certified Doulagiver Teri-Portugal Gooden. Teri’s first experience of death was with her beloved Gaga. When alone in the…
Read MoreAsk a Death Doula Podcast: Why We Experience Such Complicated Grief Today
In this episode of “Ask a Death Doula”, I talk with Reid Peterson the founder of The Grief Refuge App. We have an insightful conversation about grief, what is is, how it works and what you can do to thrive through the grief journey. 2. Why Grief is so Complicated [8:49] – Grief is painful,…
Read MoreAsk a Death Doula Podcast: Self Care For Doulas-and Everyone!
When you practice self-care, you are caring for everyone else. The better version of you – the healthier, the happier, the more vibrant you are – the better you will care in all areas of your life. It’s so important. In this episode of Ask a Death Doula, I will share with you the vital…
Read MoreAsk a Death Doula Podcast: National Death Doula Day April 20th!
Today is National Death Doula Day and we are celebrating with a very special podcast and free family caregiver training! Death used to be revered as a sacred part of our life’s journey. It is only within the last 100 years that we’ve absolutely removed the end of life from being a natural component of…
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