Ask 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: What if we have death all wrong?
Big Ideas: 1. How We Created Such a Dysfunctional Relationship with Death [5:19] – As a young nurse, I witnessed how poorly end of life was going for the vast majority of my patients and their families. I was fortunate to grow up in a family that worked in the medical system, so hearing about…
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: 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: 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: What is a Shared Death Experience? with William J. Peters
Big Ideas: 1.What is a Shared Death Experience [6:56] – A shared death experience occurs when somebody is dying and a caregiver, loved one, or a bystander feels like they shared in that person’s transition. In some cases, this person will observe the initial stages of the afterlife – where they see the dying person…
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