In this episode of Ask a Death Doula, I'm officially announcing "The Good Death": What to Expect When Your Loved One is Dying and How to Have Positive End of Life Experiences on Your Own Terms Book. Little Brown Spark ( March 2025 ) The book is a step by step guide on how to care for your loved one at the end of life. It includes the vital pre-planning, the actual teachings of how to care for someone dying in all three phases of end of life, and new ways to celebrate, honor and choose final resting places that are financially, environmentally and emotionally healing. In This Episode, You Will Learn:  Topic #1 How The Good Death became a book Topic #2 What the reception from the publishing industry was on a book with the topic of "death". Topic #3 What we hope to accomplish with this book and plans for the future to build a better world for all. Links Mentioned in This Episode: FREE LIVE End of Life Family Caregiver Training : Click here Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here: https://www.doulagivers.com Doulagivers Institute Mission Statement:The way the end of life is handled in the modern world is a dysfunctional mess in which people are pushed into positions they are completely unqualified and unprepared for. This is a direct result of the inadequate information and education available to the general public on the subject of death, as well as the greed and blatant disregard for the needs of patients and families by the institutions they rely on. This is a source of suffering, trauma, and complicated grief for millions of people every year. Doulagivers Institute can shift the culture of end of life by Advocating, Educating, and Empowering people with the truth about death and making high quality resources and educational programs accessible from anywhere in the world. We will cover all aspects of end of life care and become THE place people turn to when faced with this guaranteed part of life.  xoxoxo Suzanne  Save Your Seat for FREE LIVE End of Life Family Caregiver Training: Register hereTogether is how we change the World!- together. xo Suzanne 

In this episode of Ask a Death Doula, I'm officially announcing "The Good Death": What to Expect When Your Loved One is Dying and How to Have Positive End of Life Experiences on Your Own Terms Book. Little Brown Spark ( March 2025 ) The book is a step by step guide on how to care for your loved one at the end of life. It includes the vital pre-planning, the actual teachings of how to care for someone dying in all three phases of end of life, and new ways to celebrate, honor and choose final resting places that are financially, environmentally and emotionally healing. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Topic #1 How The Good Death became a book Topic #2 What the reception from the publishing industry was on a book with the topic of "death". Topic #3 What we hope to accomplish with this book and plans for the future to build a better world for all. Links Mentioned in This Episode: FREE LIVE End of Life Family Caregiver Training : <a href="https://my.demio.com/ref/1eMU9CfPJdf6qBmO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here: <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.doulagivers.com </a>Doulagivers Institute Mission Statement: The way the end of life is handled in the modern world is a dysfunctional mess in which people are pushed into positions they are completely unqualified and unprepared for. This is a direct result of the inadequate information and education available to the general public on the subject of death, as well as the greed and blatant disregard for the needs of patients and families by the institutions they rely on. This is a source of suffering, trauma, and complicated grief for millions of people every year. Doulagivers Institute can shift the culture of end of life by Advocating, Educating, and Empowering people with the truth about death and making high quality resources and educational programs accessible from anywhere in the world. We will cover all aspects of end of life care and become THE place people turn to when faced with this guaranteed part of life.   xoxoxo Suzanne   Save Your Seat for FREE LIVE End of Life Family Caregiver Training: <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register here</a>Together is how we change the World!- together. xo Suzanne

The ”Good Death Book” Officially Announced!

In this episode of Ask a Doulagiver, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Christianne Wolff about her new book THE HEALED STATE! The book shares beautiful stories, techniques and the science of how to heal. This episode is an impactful conversation between two holistic healers who are able to share their stories and importance of understanding we are energetic beings having a human experience. In This Episode, You Will Learn:  Topic #1 How Christianne learned she was a healer. Topic #2 How you can heal your body through breaking bad habits ( and instilling good ones) nutrition, gut health, nature, sound healing and more. Topic #3 How nourishing and restoring your 4 bodies of energy will allow you to create the future to be anything you want it to be.- YES!!!!    Links Mentioned in This Episode: Get The Book: The Healed State Learn More About Christianne Wolff here: https://thebodyrescueplan.com Learn More: Free Universal Life Mastery Webinar here! https://my.demio.com/ref/CQloDUCmQgEoIr3H  Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here: https://www.doulagivers.com  Join our Monthly Life Cafe- Last Wednesday of Every Month at 12pm EST!!!At Doulagivers Life Cafe people gather and come together to discuss life and how to make it the best it can be for everyone everywhere. Our objective is to have an inclusive global support for each other at this time based on calm, compassion and kindness. To have education and group discussion 'to increase awareness of what makes a great life, with a view to helping people make the most out of this journey by understanding that we are all connected and in this journey together. You can register for LIFE CAFE here xoxoxo Suzanne  Together is how we change the World!- together. xo Suzanne 

In this episode of Ask a Doulagiver, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Christianne Wolff about her new book THE HEALED STATE! The book shares beautiful stories, techniques and the science of how to heal. This episode is an impactful conversation between two holistic healers who are able to share their stories and importance of understanding we are energetic beings having a human experience. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Topic #1 How Christianne learned she was a healer. Topic #2 How you can heal your body through breaking bad habits ( and instilling good ones) nutrition, gut health, nature, sound healing and more. Topic #3 How nourishing and restoring your 4 bodies of energy will allow you to create the future to be anything you want it to be.- YES!!!! Links Mentioned in This Episode: Get The Book: <a href="http://thebodyrescueplan.com/healedstateus/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Healed State</a> Learn More About Christianne Wolff here: <a href="https://thebodyrescueplan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thebodyrescueplan.com</a> Learn More: Free Universal Life Mastery Webinar here! <a href="https://my.demio.com/ref/CQloDUCmQgEoIr3H" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://my.demio.com/ref/CQloDUCmQgEoIr3H</a> Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here: <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.doulagivers.com </a> Join our Monthly Life Cafe- Last Wednesday of Every Month at 12pm EST!!!At Doulagivers Life Cafe people gather and come together to discuss life and how to make it the best it can be for everyone everywhere.   Our objective is to have an inclusive global support for each other at this time based on calm, compassion and kindness. To have education and group discussion 'to increase awareness of what makes a great life, with a view to helping people make the most out of this journey by understanding that we are all connected and in this journey together. You can register for LIFE CAFE <a href="https://doulagivers.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5MrceChpz4otzcgvm6APV3KQkhdWpzBKg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>   xoxoxo Suzanne   Together is how we change the World!- together. xo Suzanne

Ask a Death Doula How to Access ”The Healed State”

The Truth About Becoming a Certified Death Doula There is a worldwide global movement going on and it is known as the Death Doula. Just like birthing doulas that care for and guide a baby into this world, there are now Death Doulas that are guiding people out of the world! In this episode of Ask a Death Doula, I will share with you the truth about becoming a Death Doula and what you need to know when deciding if this profession is the right path for you. Death is having a rebirth! We have been dying for thousands of years. However, it is only in the last century that we have completely removed the natural life experience of death from our awareness. Death is not a medical experience - it is a human one. Hospice is a beautiful model of care, but unfortunately the present model of hospice has many “gaps” and is not working well for most patients and families. There is a need for additional support from trained and knowledgeable professionals in this space of end of life care.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:  What is a Death Doula? The Death Doula Movement What do Death Doulas Do? Why Do We Need Death Doulas if We Have Hospice Care? Does Hospice Approve of Death Doulas? What Type of Holistic Support do Death Doulas Provide?  How to Know if Being a Death Doula is Right for You?  How to Pick The Best Training for You When Becoming a Death Doula Where Do Death Doulas Work? 10) How Much Do Death Doulas Get Paid?   Click Here to Listen and Spread the Word! Links Mentioned in This Episode: FREE DEATH DOULA TRAINING JUlY 20th 7pm ET Click here Learn More About Hospice Care: Click here to get your copy of the The Doulagivers Hospice Handbook: https://training.doulagivers.com/offers/TELMrnSe/checkout    NHPCO’s End of Life Doula Council: Click here NEDA National End of Life Doula Alliance Click here Learn How to Care For Someone Who is Dying: Free 90 Minute Webinar Register here: Save Your seat here Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here: https://www.doulagivers.com P.S. I will be giving a FREE COPY of the Doulagivers Hospice Handbook to everyone that shows up LIVE to the FREE Doulagivers 90-Minute Level 1 End of Life Doula Live Webinar Training Thursday, July 20th at 7pm ET! Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! P.P.S. This will be the last webinar that we will be offering the CEOLD Certified End of Life Doula Training as a stand alone program. Join here Please share this podcast with others and Spread the Word of this global community! This is how we change the end of life- together. xo Suzanne 

The Truth About Becoming a Certified Death Doula There is a worldwide global movement going on and it is known as the Death Doula. Just like birthing doulas that care for and guide a baby into this world, there are now Death Doulas that are guiding people out of the world! In this episode of Ask a Death Doula, I will share with you the truth about becoming a Death Doula and what you need to know when deciding if this profession is the right path for you. Death is having a rebirth! We have been dying for thousands of years. However, it is only in the last century that we have completely removed the natural life experience of death from our awareness. Death is not a medical experience - it is a human one. Hospice is a beautiful model of care, but unfortunately the present model of hospice has many “gaps” and is not working well for most patients and families. There is a need for additional support from trained and knowledgeable professionals in this space of end of life care. In This Episode, You Will Learn:  <ol><li>What is a Death Doula?</li> <li>The Death Doula Movement</li> <li>What do Death Doulas Do?</li> <li>Why Do We Need Death Doulas if We Have Hospice Care?</li> <li>Does Hospice Approve of Death Doulas?</li> <li>What Type of Holistic Support do Death Doulas Provide? </li> <li>How to Know if Being a Death Doula is Right for You? </li> <li>How to Pick The Best Training for You When Becoming a Death Doula</li> <li>Where Do Death Doulas Work? 10) How Much Do Death Doulas Get Paid?</li> </ol> Click Here to Listen and Spread the Word! Links Mentioned in This Episode: FREE DEATH DOULA TRAINING JUlY 20th 7pm ET <a href="https://my.demio.com/ref/zF4eAfJnbc4p4lO0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> Learn More About Hospice Care: Click here to get your copy of the The Doulagivers Hospice Handbook: <a href="https://training.doulagivers.com/offers/TELMrnSe/checkout" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://training.doulagivers.com/offers/TELMrnSe/checkout</a> NHPCO’s End of Life Doula Council: <a href="https://www.nhpco.org/about-nhpco/committees-and-councils/end-of-life-doula-council/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> NEDA National End of Life Doula Alliance <a href="https://www.nedalliance.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> Learn How to Care For Someone Who is Dying: Free 90 Minute Webinar Register here: <a href="https://my.demio.com/ref/zF4eAfJnbc4p4lO0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save Your seat here</a> Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here: <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.doulagivers.com</a> P.S. I will be giving a FREE COPY of the Doulagivers Hospice Handbook to everyone that shows up LIVE to the FREE Doulagivers 90-Minute Level 1 End of Life Doula Live Webinar Training Thursday, July 20th at 7pm ET! Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! P.P.S. This will be the last webinar that we will be offering the CEOLD Certified End of Life Doula Training as a stand alone program. <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join here</a> Please share this podcast with others and Spread the Word of this global community! This is how we change the end of life- together. xo Suzanne

The Truth About Becoming a Certified Death Doula

Lisa Pahl

80%-90% of a positive end of life ( no matter what the disease process) depends on these two things: Planning ahead and sharing your end of life wishes with those you love ahead of time and  Knowing the basics on how to care for someone at the end of life. In this episode of Ask a Death Doula, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Lisa Pahl  co-creator of The Death Deck and The E•O•L Deck; games. These card games inspire meaningful conversations on what matters most in our lives and in our deaths. Lisa is also an expert contributor for Help Texts which provides expert grief and mental health support via text messages. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen years of experience in hospice and emergency medicine, Lisa helps people cope with illness, dying, and grief. With a passionate belief that peace at the end begins with meaningful conversations over time, Lisa engages people in talking about and preparing for this important stage of life. In This Episode, You Will Learn:  Topic #1 How Lisa ( heroically ) worked with those in trauma and crisis. Topic #2 How Lisa’s father got a diagnosis that changed not only his life, but Lisa’s too. Topic #3 How having the conversation about end of life wishes can be easy, fun and empowered with The Death Deck! Click Here to Listen and Spread the Word! Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Death Deck on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedeathdeck/ Get The Game: https://thedeathdeck.com  Learn More About Hospice Care: Click here to get your copy of the The Doulagivers Hospice Handbook: https://training.doulagivers.com/offers/TELMrnSe/checkout  Learn How to Care For Someone Who is Dying: Free 90 Minute Webinar Register here: Save Your seat here Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here: https://www.doulagivers.com P.S. I will be giving a FREE COPY of the Doulagivers Hospice Handbook to everyone that shows up LIVE to the FREE Doulagivers 90-Minute Level 1 End of Life Doula Live Webinar Training Thursday, July 20th at 7pm ET! Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together. xo Suzanne

80%-90% of a positive end of life ( no matter what the disease process) depends on these two things: <ol><li>Planning ahead and sharing your end of life wishes with those you love ahead of time and </li> <li>Knowing the basics on how to care for someone at the end of life.</li> </ol>In this episode of Ask a Death Doula, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Lisa Pahl  co-creator of The Death Deck and The E•O•L Deck; games. These card games inspire meaningful conversations on what matters most in our lives and in our deaths. Lisa is also an expert contributor for Help Texts which provides expert grief and mental health support via text messages. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen years of experience in hospice and emergency medicine, Lisa helps people cope with illness, dying, and grief. With a passionate belief that peace at the end begins with meaningful conversations over time, Lisa engages people in talking about and preparing for this important stage of life. In This Episode, You Will Learn:  Topic #1 How Lisa ( heroically ) worked with those in trauma and crisis. Topic #2 How Lisa’s father got a diagnosis that changed not only his life, but Lisa’s too. Topic #3 How having the conversation about end of life wishes can be easy, fun and empowered with The Death Deck! Click Here to Listen and Spread the Word! Links Mentioned in This Episode: The Death Deck on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thedeathdeck/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/thedeathdeck/</a> Get The Game: <a href="https://thedeathdeck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thedeathdeck.com</a> Learn More About Hospice Care: Click here to get your copy of the The Doulagivers Hospice Handbook: <a href="https://training.doulagivers.com/offers/TELMrnSe/checkout" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://training.doulagivers.com/offers/TELMrnSe/checkout</a> Learn How to Care For Someone Who is Dying: Free 90 Minute Webinar Register here: <a href="https://my.demio.com/ref/zF4eAfJnbc4p4lO0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Save Your seat here</a> Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here: <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.doulagivers.com</a> P.S. I will be giving a FREE COPY of the Doulagivers Hospice Handbook to everyone that shows up LIVE to the FREE Doulagivers 90-Minute Level 1 End of Life Doula Live Webinar Training Thursday, July 20th at 7pm ET! Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together. xo Suzanne

Talking about Death with Death Deck co-Founder Lisa Pahl

Nurse Hadley

In this episode of Ask a Doulagiver, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Nurse Hadley Vlahos about her upcoming book THE IN-BETWEEN: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments. The book shares beautiful bedside stories of that special time when people have "one foot in this world and one foot in the next". This episode is a heart to heart episode, from one hospice nurse, to another hospice nurse, as we discuss the common experiences we have had with our patients that will change your life. In This Episode, You Will Learn:  Topic #1 How Hadley became a Hospice nurse and why. Topic #2 The common experiences we see with our hospice patients as they get closer to the time of death. Like seeing loved ones who have already died. Topic #3 What she hopes to see in the world regarding our view of death in the years to come. Click Here to Register and Spread the Word!  Links Mentioned in This Episode: Nurse Hadley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse.hadley/ Get The Book: https://nursehadley.com/book  Learn More About Hospice Care: Click here to get your copy of the The Doulagivers Hospice Handbook: https://training.doulagivers.com/offers/TELMrnSe/checkout  Learn How to Care For Someone Who is Dying: Free 90 Minute Webinar Register here: https://my.demio.com/ref/UAcgSsF5SUUJhVhG  Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here: https://www.doulagivers.com  P.S. I will be giving a FREE COPY of the Doulagivers Hospice Handbook to everyone that shows up LIVE to the FREE Doulagivers 90-Minute Level 1 End of Life Doula Live Webinar Training Thursday, June 22nd at 7pm ET! Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together. xo Suzanne

In this episode of Ask a Doulagiver, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Nurse Hadley Vlahos about her upcoming book THE IN-BETWEEN: Unforgettable Encounters During Life's Final Moments. The book shares beautiful bedside stories of that special time when people have "one foot in this world and one foot in the next". This episode is a heart to heart episode, from one hospice nurse, to another hospice nurse, as we discuss the common experiences we have had with our patients that will change your life. In This Episode, You Will Learn: Topic #1 How Hadley became a Hospice nurse and why. Topic #2 The common experiences we see with our hospice patients as they get closer to the time of death. Like seeing loved ones who have already died. Topic #3 What she hopes to see in the world regarding our view of death in the years to come. Click Here to Register and Spread the Word! Links Mentioned in This Episode: Nurse Hadley on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nurse.hadley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nurse.hadley/</a> Get The Book: <a href="https://nursehadley.com/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nursehadley.com/book </a> Learn More About Hospice Care: Click here to get your copy of the The Doulagivers Hospice Handbook: <a href="https://training.doulagivers.com/offers/TELMrnSe/checkout" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://training.doulagivers.com/offers/TELMrnSe/checkout</a> Learn How to Care For Someone Who is Dying: Free 90 Minute Webinar Register here: <a href="https://my.demio.com/ref/UAcgSsF5SUUJhVhG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://my.demio.com/ref/UAcgSsF5SUUJhVhG </a> Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here: <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.doulagivers.com </a> P.S. I will be giving a FREE COPY of the Doulagivers Hospice Handbook to everyone that shows up LIVE to the FREE Doulagivers 90-Minute Level 1 End of Life Doula Live Webinar Training Thursday, June 22nd at 7pm ET! Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together. xo Suzanne

Nurse Hadley Podcast Interview ”The In Between”

Date: 6/7/23 How to Fill the "Hospice Gap"   Hospice is a beautiful model of care, but at the present time, due mostly to Medicare guidelines, we are seeing major "gaps" in hospice care.   When someone is dying, we only have one opportunity to have it go well- there are no do overs. This is why it is vital to understand the hospice gaps and what we can do to fill them.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Topic #1 What Hospice Care Is  Topic #2 What Hospice Care Isn’t  Topic #3 What YOU Need to Know to Fill the "Hospice Gap"                          P.S. I will be giving a FREE COPY of the Doulagivers Hospice Handbook to everyone that shows up LIVE to the FREE Doulagivers 90-Minute Level 1 End of Life Doula Live Webinar Training Thursday, June 22nd at 7pm ET!   Everyone who attends the 90-Minute Training will receive a free copy of this invaluable resource (a $49 value!) as a thank you for their participation.   Click Here to Register and Spread the Word!  Links Mentioned in This Episode

Date: 6/7/23 How to Fill the "Hospice Gap"   Hospice is a beautiful model of care, but at the present time, due mostly to Medicare guidelines, we are seeing major "gaps" in hospice care.   When someone is dying, we only have one opportunity to have it go well- there are no do overs. This is why it is vital to understand the hospice gaps and what we can do to fill them.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Topic #1 What Hospice Care Is Topic #2 What Hospice Care Isn’t Topic #3 What YOU Need to Know to Fill the "Hospice Gap"     P.S. I will be giving a FREE COPY of the Doulagivers Hospice Handbook to everyone that shows up LIVE to the FREE Doulagivers 90-Minute Level 1 End of Life Doula Live Webinar Training Thursday, June 22nd at 7pm ET! Everyone who attends the 90-Minute Training will receive a free copy of this invaluable resource (a $49 value!) as a thank you for their participation. <a href="https://my.demio.com/ref/UAcgSsF5SUUJhVhG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here to Register and Spread the Word!</a> Links Mentioned in This Episode

How to Fill the ”Hospice Gap”

Date: 6/1/23 The Marriage of Death and Spirituality   When I was just starting my career as a hospice nurse…  the things I witnessed…  the things I learned…  the things dying people shared with me… changed my LIFE!   At the end of life, as someone's physical body is diminishing, their spiritual body is growing and there is one point in the journey that they get all this spiritual wisdom.    This is what they say:   Trust that all the experiences in your life have been lessons to bring you closer to a higher state of being.  I can honestly say that the most painful experiences I have been through turned out to be my greatest teachers.  While working at the bedside, I discovered that this was the perspective shared by many of my dying patients. They were able to reflect on their own experiences from a different point of view to locate the good in them - uncovering the hidden meaning within them and finding the path towards soul growth.  In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Topic #1 The way that the spiritual body of energy grows as people get close to the time of death. This is where people get their "spiritual wisdom" or "spiritual eyes".  Topic #2 How looking at life with a different lens of perspective- you can see the lessons and gifts revealed in ALL circumstances.  Topic #3 How we can live in a higher vibrational frequency now by using  "The R.A.I. Technique".  Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Date: 6/1/23 The Marriage of Death and Spirituality   When I was just starting my career as a hospice nurse… the things I witnessed… the things I learned… the things dying people shared with me… changed my LIFE!   At the end of life, as someone's physical body is diminishing, their spiritual body is growing and there is one point in the journey that they get all this spiritual wisdom.    This is what they say:   Trust that all the experiences in your life have been lessons to bring you closer to a higher state of being. I can honestly say that the most painful experiences I have been through turned out to be my greatest teachers. While working at the bedside, I discovered that this was the perspective shared by many of my dying patients. They were able to reflect on their own experiences from a different point of view to locate the good in them - uncovering the hidden meaning within them and finding the path towards soul growth. In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Topic #1 The way that the spiritual body of energy grows as people get close to the time of death. This is where people get their "spiritual wisdom" or "spiritual eyes". Topic #2 How looking at life with a different lens of perspective- you can see the lessons and gifts revealed in ALL circumstances. Topic #3 How we can live in a higher vibrational frequency now by using  "The R.A.I. Technique". Links Mentioned in This Episode:

The Marriage of Death and Spirituality

How to Care for Dying Veterans   Veterans experience extraordinary emotional and mental challenges as they near the end of life due to the experiences and trauma they endured serving their country,” O’Brien explained. “Recognizing their specific needs and providing them with proven techniques to help them on their life journey is a tremendous gift we are delighted to share with military families.   642,000 Veterans die each year in the US    In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Topic #1 Why we need specific end of life care for veterans  Topic #2 How the complex trauma that veterans experience prevents them from having a positive end of life.  Topic #3 How the new studies of psychedelic therapies may help veterans at the end of life and life  Links Mentioned in This Episode:  Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula Training Veterans Edition Click here   Free Family Caregiver Resource Center Click here   In Their Honor Click Here  Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here     Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together.   xo Suzanne

How to Care for Dying Veterans Veterans experience extraordinary emotional and mental challenges as they near the end of life due to the experiences and trauma they endured serving their country,” O’Brien explained. “Recognizing their specific needs and providing them with proven techniques to help them on their life journey is a tremendous gift we are delighted to share with military families.   642,000 Veterans die each year in the US   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Topic #1 Why we need specific end of life care for veterans Topic #2 How the complex trauma that veterans experience prevents them from having a positive end of life. Topic #3 How the new studies of psychedelic therapies may help veterans at the end of life and life Links Mentioned in This Episode: Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula Training Veterans Edition <a href="https://youtu.be/nwbxaqQI2gM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a>   Free Family Caregiver Resource Center <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com/free-resource-page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a>   In Their Honor <a href="https://www.intheirhonor.info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a> Learn More: Doulagivers Institute <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a>     Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together.   xo Suzanne

How to Care for Dying Veterans

Date: 5/3/23   How The Death Positive Movement is Giving us Life  Death is having a rebirth!    People today are going back to their roots with the re-adoption of home wakes and funerals. Centuries ago, this was the common way to handle death. People would die at home and remain there for the viewing and the ceremony to honor their life. In fact, the “living room” was given its name because that’s where those who were still alive congregated before they went into the parlor to pay their respects to the deceased person.    We just forgot- death is not a medical experience- it's a human one.    80%-90% of a positive end of life experience depends on two things:   1) Knowing the truth about end of life. 2) Planning ahead!!!   I learned that no matter who you are and where you live in the world, death is our common unifier in our humanity- and we can change the world with presence, compassion and education.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Topic #1 What is the Death Positive Movement  Topic #2 How by doing these 2 things makes a better end of life experience by 80%-90%.  Topic #3 Why Death is actually our greatest teacher about life.  Links Mentioned in This Episode:  End of Life Level 1 Training for Family Caregivers Click here   Death Cafe Death Cafe   Free Family Caregiver Resource Center Click here  Learn More: Doulagivers Institute Click here   Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together.   xo Suzanne

Date: 5/3/23   How The Death Positive Movement is Giving us Life Death is having a rebirth!   People today are going back to their roots with the re-adoption of home wakes and funerals. Centuries ago, this was the common way to handle death. People would die at home and remain there for the viewing and the ceremony to honor their life. In fact, the “living room” was given its name because that’s where those who were still alive congregated before they went into the parlor to pay their respects to the deceased person.   We just forgot- death is not a medical experience- it's a human one.    80%-90% of a positive end of life experience depends on two things:   1) Knowing the truth about end of life. 2) Planning ahead!!!   I learned that no matter who you are and where you live in the world, death is our common unifier in our humanity- and we can change the world with presence, compassion and education.  In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Topic #1 What is the Death Positive Movement Topic #2 How by doing these 2 things makes a better end of life experience by 80%-90%. Topic #3 Why Death is actually our greatest teacher about life. Links Mentioned in This Episode: End of Life Level 1 Training for Family Caregivers <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a>   Death Cafe <a href="https://deathcafe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Death Cafe</a>   Free Family Caregiver Resource Center <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com/free-resource-page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> Learn More: Doulagivers Institute <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a>   Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together.   xo Suzanne

How The Death Positive Movement is Giving us Life

Date: 4/18/23   Zimbabwe: The start of the Death Doula MovementI have been a hospice nurse since 2008, but it was on a volunteer trip to Zimbabwe, Africa, that I was taught the true power of our presence as the best medicine there is.   I was reminded that death is not a medical experience- it's a human one.    And I was taught the effectiveness of having someone present and "holding the space" for someone who is dying- and for their loved ones- like a birthing doula.     I learned that no matter who you are and where you live in the world, death is our common unifier in our humanity- and we can change the world with presence, compassion and education.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Topic #1 How a Volunteer Trip to Zimbabwe, Sparked a Global Death Doula Movement  Topic #2 The Great Teachings From Those at Island Hospice  Topic #3 How We are a Global Community  Links Mentioned in This Episode:  End of Life "World Training Day" for Family Caregivers Click here   Island Hospice Zimbabwe Click Here  Free Family Caregiver Resource Center Click here  Learn More: Doulagivers InstituteClick here   Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together.   xo Suzanne

Date: 4/18/23   Zimbabwe: The start of the Death Doula Movement I have been a hospice nurse since 2008, but it was on a volunteer trip to Zimbabwe, Africa, that I was taught the true power of our presence as the best medicine there is.   I was reminded that death is not a medical experience- it's a human one.    And I was taught the effectiveness of having someone present and "holding the space" for someone who is dying- and for their loved ones- like a birthing doula.    I learned that no matter who you are and where you live in the world, death is our common unifier in our humanity- and we can change the world with presence, compassion and education.  In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Topic #1 How a Volunteer Trip to Zimbabwe, Sparked a Global Death Doula Movement Topic #2 The Great Teachings From Those at Island Hospice Topic #3 How We are a Global Community Links Mentioned in This Episode: End of Life "World Training Day" for Family Caregivers <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a>   Island Hospice Zimbabwe <a href="https://www.islandhospice.care" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a> Free Family Caregiver Resource Center <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com/free-resource-page/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> Learn More: Doulagivers Institute<a href="https://www.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a>   Please make sure to share this podcast with at least three of your friends! This is how we change the end of life- together.   xo Suzanne

Zimbabwe: The start of the Death Doula Movement

Ask a Doulagiver Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Hospice and Oncology nurse Suzanne B. O’Brien. Suzanne is the CEO and founder of International Doulagivers Institute. Death Talk is a platform for discussions and interviews that will bring back death into the natural fold of life. Death Talk will share vital education on how to care for those who are dying as well as sharing inspiring stories from working at the bedside with over 1000 dying people from all around the world. Please visit www.doulagivers.com to access our free education and resource center.About International Doulagivers Institute: The goal of Doulagivers Institute is simple and powerful - to provide affordable and accessible education and support to everyone in the world so that every person has the opportunity to die with comfort and dignity in their own home. Death is something that we all have in common no matter our race, religion, or socioeconomic status. We believe that this education to support people to have the most positive end of life experience is a human right, not a privilege.

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Ask a Death Doula

Ask a Doulagiver Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Hospice and Oncology nurse Suzanne B. O’Brien. Suzanne is the CEO and founder of International Doulagivers Institute. Death Talk is a platform for discussions and interviews that will bring back death into the natural fold of life. Death Talk will share vital education on how to care for those who are dying as well as sharing inspiring stories from working at the bedside with over 1000 dying people from all around the world. Please visit <a href="http://www.doulagivers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.doulagivers.com</a> to access our free education and resource center. About International Doulagivers Institute: The goal of Doulagivers Institute is simple and powerful - to provide affordable and accessible education and support to everyone in the world so that every person has the opportunity to die with comfort and dignity in their own home. Death is something that we all have in common no matter our race, religion, or socioeconomic status. We believe that this education to support people to have the most positive end of life experience is a human right, not a privilege.

Ask a Doulagiver/Death Doula

Karen Wyatt

In this Interview of Ask a Death Doula, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Dr. Karen Wyatt! Dr. Karen Wyatt is the bestselling author of the books The Tao of Death and 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying, which contains stories of patients she cared for as a hospice doctor and the spiritual lessons she learned from them at the end of their lives. Dr. Wyatt also hosts End-of-Life University Podcast, which features conversations with experts who work in all aspects of end-of-life care. She is widely regarded as a thought-leader in the effort to transform the way we care for our dying in the U.S. In addition, she is valued for her application of spiritual principles to illness and healthcare and teaches that in order to live life fully we must each overcome our fear of death and embrace the difficulties that life brings us. Website: https://www.eoluniversity.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eoluniversity/  Twitter: @spiritualmd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwyattmd/

In this Interview of Ask a Death Doula, I have the great pleasure of interviewing Dr. Karen Wyatt! Dr. Karen Wyatt is the bestselling author of the books The Tao of Death and 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying, which contains stories of patients she cared for as a hospice doctor and the spiritual lessons she learned from them at the end of their lives. Dr. Wyatt also hosts End-of-Life University Podcast, which features conversations with experts who work in all aspects of end-of-life care. She is widely regarded as a thought-leader in the effort to transform the way we care for our dying in the U.S. In addition, she is valued for her application of spiritual principles to illness and healthcare and teaches that in order to live life fully we must each overcome our fear of death and embrace the difficulties that life brings us. Website: <a href="https://www.eoluniversity.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eoluniversity.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eoluniversity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/eoluniversity/ </a> Twitter: @spiritualmd Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kwyattmd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kwyattmd/</a>

Ask A Death Doula With Dr. Karen Wyatt

Our award winning Family Caregiver Training is a global outreach. Learn the Skill, Change the World  In this episode, I will share the first class of the End of Life Doula family caregiver training. This podcast will go over The Shock Phase - The moment someone gets a terminal diagnosis. You will learn how to be a support to both the patient and their loved ones at this very critical time.The Doulagivers ® Family Caregiver Training allows families to regain and learn the skills of how to care for a dying loved one. This was something that was handed down generation-to-generation 100 years ago. We are bringing this skill back and it is changing the world. Learn how to care for someone who is dying through all three phases of end-of-life.  We are pleased to offer Doulagivers Family Caregiver Training.  The information presented in this training is appropriate for everyone: family, caregivers, volunteers, and community members.  Participants will learn about the three phases of end-of-life and the interventions they can use to provide comfort and support to both the patient and their loved ones.  This workshop empowers individuals to embrace the concept of community; caring for each other at the end of life. Testimonials Doulagivers Level 1 training was a Godsend for me and my friends. I found Suzanne’s class while researching how to support a friend who was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive, terminal brain cancer. The class is offered for free and provides all the helpful information we needed to support our friend during his end of life experience. I gained so much through this course, that I ended up going back and donating money for the class! Do yourself a favor and take this course, and if you can, donate! It’s more than worth it! Thank you Doulagivers and Suzanne for making a terrible loss a little less scary and much more profound. ~ Eternally Grateful Jana H. United States “The four week FREE End of Life Doula Training Level 1 webinar was absolutely amazing. I love online studies and opportunities for personal growth and this course definitely has to be one of the very best I’ve had the chance to partake of to date. It is such important knowledge that I believe it should be included in every high school /university curriculum. Suzanne engages learners in a personable, compassionate and practical manner. She takes serious subjects and makes them empowering through providing knowledge and a skillset that anyone can employ for a more positive end of life experience either for themself or when caring for those they love. I am forever grateful for this course and cannot recommend it highly enough. Susan D. Thailand “I had no idea how useful our little training last month would become. I was able to , myself, be at peace, say goodbye, and have no regrets.  The gift you have given me is absolutely priceless.  I couldn’t have done all that a month ago.  I am very tired, but will sleep well tonight knowing that I am honoring my grandmother in her very important process to the end of her life here on earth.  Thank you so very much.” Nancy W. United States   FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified end of Life Doula Practitioner, CLICK HERE to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!  http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/ OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! CLICK HERE to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. https://planner.doulagivers.com/about

Our award winning Family Caregiver Training is a global outreach. Learn the Skill, Change the World  In this episode, I will share the first class of the End of Life Doula family caregiver training. This podcast will go over The Shock Phase - The moment someone gets a terminal diagnosis. You will learn how to be a support to both the patient and their loved ones at this very critical time.The Doulagivers ® Family Caregiver Training allows families to regain and learn the skills of how to care for a dying loved one. This was something that was handed down generation-to-generation 100 years ago. We are bringing this skill back and it is changing the world. Learn how to care for someone who is dying through all three phases of end-of-life.  We are pleased to offer Doulagivers Family Caregiver Training.  The information presented in this training is appropriate for everyone: family, caregivers, volunteers, and community members.  Participants will learn about the three phases of end-of-life and the interventions they can use to provide comfort and support to both the patient and their loved ones.  This workshop empowers individuals to embrace the concept of community; caring for each other at the end of life. Testimonials Doulagivers Level 1 training was a Godsend for me and my friends. I found Suzanne’s class while researching how to support a friend who was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive, terminal brain cancer. The class is offered for free and provides all the helpful information we needed to support our friend during his end of life experience. I gained so much through this course, that I ended up going back and donating money for the class! Do yourself a favor and take this course, and if you can, donate! It’s more than worth it! Thank you Doulagivers and Suzanne for making a terrible loss a little less scary and much more profound. ~ Eternally Grateful Jana H. United States “The four week FREE End of Life Doula Training Level 1 webinar was absolutely amazing. I love online studies and opportunities for personal growth and this course definitely has to be one of the very best I’ve had the chance to partake of to date. It is such important knowledge that I believe it should be included in every high school /university curriculum. Suzanne engages learners in a personable, compassionate and practical manner. She takes serious subjects and makes them empowering through providing knowledge and a skillset that anyone can employ for a more positive end of life experience either for themself or when caring for those they love. I am forever grateful for this course and cannot recommend it highly enough. Susan D. Thailand “I had no idea how useful our little training last month would become. I was able to , myself, be at peace, say goodbye, and have no regrets.  The gift you have given me is absolutely priceless.  I couldn’t have done all that a month ago.  I am very tired, but will sleep well tonight knowing that I am honoring my grandmother in her very important process to the end of her life here on earth.  Thank you so very much.” Nancy W. United States FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified end of Life Doula Practitioner, <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!  <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/</a> OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://planner.doulagivers.com/about</a>

Doulagivers End of Life Doula Family Caregiver Training Level 1 Week 1

In this episode of "Ask a Death Doula" We will be talking about how to care for the Elderly. With a holistic model of caring, Doulagivers has developed an Elder Care Doula Training with a heavy emphasis on the importance of bringing back the awreness and importance of caring for this vulnerable population. Through education, kindness and compassion, we can help to support our elderly and the families that care for them. In this podcast, you will learn the alarming statistics of our elder population and what we need to do in order to support this increasing aging population.   FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified end of Life Doula Practitioner, CLICK HERE to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!  http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/   OR   Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! CLICK HERE to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. https://planner.doulagivers.com/about

In this episode of "Ask a Death Doula" We will be talking about how to care for the Elderly. With a holistic model of caring, Doulagivers has developed an Elder Care Doula Training with a heavy emphasis on the importance of bringing back the awreness and importance of caring for this vulnerable population. Through education, kindness and compassion, we can help to support our elderly and the families that care for them. In this podcast, you will learn the alarming statistics of our elder population and what we need to do in order to support this increasing aging population. FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified end of Life Doula Practitioner, <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!  <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/</a> OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://planner.doulagivers.com/about</a>

Elder Care Doula Training

Elisabeth Kubler Ross

My guest today is Rodrigo Luz! Rodrigo is very inspiring! Rodrigo Luz is the president of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation Brazil, an official chapter of the EKR Foundation USA. The mission of the EKR Foundation is to spread Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's legacy worldwide. Rodrigo is an existential therapist working with palliative care and grief therapy in Brazil. He is a visiting professor of palliative care of several states of Brazil, such as the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Rio de Janeiro and the University of Pernambuco in northeastern of Brazil. He is also a professor at Casa do Cuidar, an organization that trains professionals in the philosophy and practice of Palliative Care in the city of São Paulo. He currently lives in Rio de Janeiro, where is the EKR Foundation in Brazil, near Copacabana beach. Currently, the EKR Foundation in Brazil operates on the following fronts: - The creation of a compassionate community for palliative care assistance to the most vulnerable population - Training volunteers to care for patients in need of hospice or bereavement care - Partnership with national and local organizations to change death and dying culture - Interdisciplinary seminars on death and dying, in which we interviewed critically ill patients, following the same method that Elisabeth Kübler-Ross created in the 1960s at the University of Chicago - more than 150 patients have been interviewed weekly in our Brazilian Death and Dying Seminars - Workshops in all areas of Brazil with hundreds of students interviewing dying patients and asking them to be our teachers (these workshops are conducted by Rodrigo Luz and Daniela Freitas Bastos, president and vice president of EKR Foundation Brazil) - Workshops on Interpretation of Drawings of the Dying, as well as other methods used by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross - A 360-hour Advanced Palliative Care and Thanatology Trainning in Rio de Janeiro with students from all over Brazil - Creating hospices based on the philosophy of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross - Workshops to help healthcare professionals, patients, and family members confront their unfinished business and understand the importance of unconditional love. You can learn more about The Elisabeth Kubler Ross Foundation Brazil and US with the links below: EKR Foundation Brazil Website: https://ekrbrasil.com  EKR Foundation USA website: https://www.ekrfoundation.org  FREE DOULA TRAINING- Learn the Skill, Change the World xo Suzanne If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a Certified End of Life Doula Practitioner, follow the link below to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training! For More Information on taking the free LIVE Doula Training Click Here:  International Doulagivers Institute or visit doulagivers.com

My guest today is Rodrigo Luz! Rodrigo is very inspiring! Rodrigo Luz is the president of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation Brazil, an official chapter of the EKR Foundation USA. The mission of the EKR Foundation is to spread Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's legacy worldwide. Rodrigo is an existential therapist working with palliative care and grief therapy in Brazil. He is a visiting professor of palliative care of several states of Brazil, such as the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Rio de Janeiro and the University of Pernambuco in northeastern of Brazil. He is also a professor at Casa do Cuidar, an organization that trains professionals in the philosophy and practice of Palliative Care in the city of São Paulo. He currently lives in Rio de Janeiro, where is the EKR Foundation in Brazil, near Copacabana beach. Currently, the EKR Foundation in Brazil operates on the following fronts: - The creation of a compassionate community for palliative care assistance to the most vulnerable population - Training volunteers to care for patients in need of hospice or bereavement care - Partnership with national and local organizations to change death and dying culture - Interdisciplinary seminars on death and dying, in which we interviewed critically ill patients, following the same method that Elisabeth Kübler-Ross created in the 1960s at the University of Chicago - more than 150 patients have been interviewed weekly in our Brazilian Death and Dying Seminars - Workshops in all areas of Brazil with hundreds of students interviewing dying patients and asking them to be our teachers (these workshops are conducted by Rodrigo Luz and Daniela Freitas Bastos, president and vice president of EKR Foundation Brazil) - Workshops on Interpretation of Drawings of the Dying, as well as other methods used by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross - A 360-hour Advanced Palliative Care and Thanatology Trainning in Rio de Janeiro with students from all over Brazil - Creating hospices based on the philosophy of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross - Workshops to help healthcare professionals, patients, and family members confront their unfinished business and understand the importance of unconditional love. You can learn more about The Elisabeth Kubler Ross Foundation Brazil and US with the links below: EKR Foundation Brazil Website: <a href="https://ekrbrasil.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ekrbrasil.com </a> EKR Foundation USA website: <a href="https://www.ekrfoundation.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ekrfoundation.org </a> FREE DOULA TRAINING- Learn the Skill, Change the World xo Suzanne If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a Certified End of Life Doula Practitioner, follow the link below to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training! For More Information on taking the free LIVE Doula Training Click Here: <a href="https://doulagivers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> International Doulagivers Institute</a> or visit <a href="http://doulagivers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">doulagivers.com</a>

Ask A Death Doula - Interview with President of The Elisabeth Kubler Ross Foundation Brazil Chapter

In this episode of Ask a Death Doula titled "The Future of Health Care Will Be Non-medical” allows the audience will be able to understand the enormous crisis upon us with caring for our elderly and end of life population. The statistics alone are alarming, but you combine that with the reality that the US has a fragmented health care structure that cannot meet the needs and demand of these large numbers and we have a major crisis before us that is only projected to get worse and worse in the upcoming decades.        The good news is that there is a new profession of non-medical caregivers ready to fill the gaps and providing the much needed time and care to the millions that will need it. Having medical and non-medical professionals working together to care for patients is the answer to the present and future health care crisis.   In this podcast, you will learn: 1) What is the Elder Care Crisis? 2) How Doulagivers are "filling the gap" in Health Care 3) How mainstream medical cannot handle the amount of need currently and in the decades to come 4) Current alarming statistics 5) Understanding the medical reimbursement structure 6) The ratio of practitioners to patients 7) All the ways that Doulagivers are "Filling the Gap" to provide the best care possible

In this episode of Ask a Death Doula titled "The Future of Health Care Will Be Non-medical” allows the audience will be able to understand the enormous crisis upon us with caring for our elderly and end of life population. The statistics alone are alarming, but you combine that with the reality that the US has a fragmented health care structure that cannot meet the needs and demand of these large numbers and we have a major crisis before us that is only projected to get worse and worse in the upcoming decades.        The good news is that there is a new profession of non-medical caregivers ready to fill the gaps and providing the much needed time and care to the millions that will need it. Having medical and non-medical professionals working together to care for patients is the answer to the present and future health care crisis. In this podcast, you will learn: 1) What is the Elder Care Crisis? 2) How Doulagivers are "filling the gap" in Health Care 3) How mainstream medical cannot handle the amount of need currently and in the decades to come 4) Current alarming statistics 5) Understanding the medical reimbursement structure 6) The ratio of practitioners to patients 7) All the ways that Doulagivers are "Filling the Gap" to provide the best care possible

The Future of Health Care Will Be Non-medical

Alua Arthur

Suzanne B. O'Brien

In this episode of "Ask a Death Doula", my guest, Alua Arthur and I discuss the new End of Life Doula Profession, the need for End of Life Doulas now more than ever, and how they are filling the huge gaps in mainstream healthcare. Alua Arthur is a death doula, attorney, and the founder of Going with Grace, an end of life planning organization that exists to support people as they answer the question 'What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die peacefully?' From private end of life consultations and public education about death to online coursework to train death doulas, she is tirelessly committed to bringing awareness to death and dying. She passionately believes considering death can inspire the way people live.  A jewelry addict, Alua is also a life lover, donut fanatic, and developing nation enthusiast.  She is inspired by LIFE, the little joys we can find even in dark times, the freedom of authenticity, and the power in the word YES.  Links mentioned in this episode:  Going With Grace Website National End of Life Doula Alliance   FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a Certified End of Life Doula Practitioner, follow the link below to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training! For More Information on this free LIVE Doula Training Click Here: http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/ Don't want to wait for the LIVE Doula Training Click Here: https://www.doulagivers.com/eoldtraining OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! Follow the link below to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. For More Information on The Peace of Mind Planner Click Here: https://planner.doulagivers.com/about

In this episode of "Ask a Death Doula", my guest, Alua Arthur and I discuss the new End of Life Doula Profession, the need for End of Life Doulas now more than ever, and how they are filling the huge gaps in mainstream healthcare. Alua Arthur is a death doula, attorney, and the founder of Going with Grace, an end of life planning organization that exists to support people as they answer the question 'What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die peacefully?' From private end of life consultations and public education about death to online coursework to train death doulas, she is tirelessly committed to bringing awareness to death and dying. She passionately believes considering death can inspire the way people live.  A jewelry addict, Alua is also a life lover, donut fanatic, and developing nation enthusiast.  She is inspired by LIFE, the little joys we can find even in dark times, the freedom of authenticity, and the power in the word YES.  Links mentioned in this episode:  <a href="http://www.goingwithgrace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Going With Grace Website</a> <a href="http://www.nedalliance.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National End of Life Doula Alliance</a> FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a Certified End of Life Doula Practitioner, follow the link below to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training! For More Information on this free LIVE Doula Training Click Here: <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/</a> Don't want to wait for the LIVE Doula Training Click Here: <a href="https://www.doulagivers.com/eoldtraining" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.doulagivers.com/eoldtraining</a> OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! Follow the link below to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. For More Information on The Peace of Mind Planner Click Here: <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://planner.doulagivers.com/about</a>

Suzanne B. O’Brien RN Talks New End of Life Doula Profession with Alua Arthur

Ask a Death Doula Podcast LIVE from Reimagine Festival San Francisco California   Reimagine As a nonprofit organization aiming to break down taboos and transform our experiences around death, dying, and living. I Joined Michael Hebb and a remarkable panel of his friends consider the questions that keep us up at night. Ticket holders were able to submit questions to the panel prior to the event. Michael was joined by Dr. Joon Yun, Dr. Dawn Gross, Brad Wolfe, Alua Arthur, Sandy Gibson. Here is my podcast LIVE from SF covering the Death FAQ event!   In this Live Podcast, I will cover "The Death FAQ Event at Reimagine San Francisco"   Learn what to say to someone who just had someone they love die. What is a Good Death? What is a Bad Death? Grief- What it is and how long it really lasts How to talk to children about death. The role of rituals at the End of Life New options for disposition after we die How living fully now and in presence can lead to the best ending  Links mentioned in this Podcast: www.letsreimagine.org www.deathoverdinner.org www.goingwithgrace.org www.betterplaceforests.com

Ask a Death Doula Podcast LIVE from Reimagine Festival San Francisco California Reimagine As a nonprofit organization aiming to break down taboos and transform our experiences around death, dying, and living. I Joined Michael Hebb and a remarkable panel of his friends consider the questions that keep us up at night. Ticket holders were able to submit questions to the panel prior to the event. Michael was joined by Dr. Joon Yun, Dr. Dawn Gross, Brad Wolfe, Alua Arthur, Sandy Gibson. Here is my podcast LIVE from SF covering the Death FAQ event! In this Live Podcast, I will cover "The Death FAQ Event at Reimagine San Francisco" <ul><li>Learn what to say to someone who just had someone they love die.</li> <li>What is a Good Death?</li> <li>What is a Bad Death?</li> <li>Grief- What it is and how long it really lasts</li> <li>How to talk to children about death.</li> <li>The role of rituals at the End of Life</li> <li>New options for disposition after we die</li> <li>How living fully now and in presence can lead to the best ending</li> </ul> Links mentioned in this Podcast: <a href="http://www.letsreimagine.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.letsreimagine.org</a> <a href="http://www.deathoverdinner.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.deathoverdinner.org</a> <a href="http://www.goingwithgrace.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.goingwithgrace.org</a> <a href="http://www.betterplaceforests.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.betterplaceforests.com</a>

Ask a Death Doula Podcast LIVE from Reimagine Festival San Francisco California

Barbara Karnes

On this episode of "Ask a Death Doula", I have the great pleasure of interviewing Barbara Karnes RN. Enjoy this lively discussion from this expert about "Pain at End of Life" - the title of her latest educational booklet. Barbara has insights and wisdom that every person can benefit from.   Barbara Karnes, RN, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards. Barbara’s experience as a hospice care provider at the bedside of hundreds of people, and as an administrator overseeing the care of thousands, led to the 1985 publication of Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience. Affectionately referred to in the industry as the “little blue hospice book,” Gone from My Sight has sold over 25 million copies worldwide, is published in 12 languages, and remains the leading resource on the market today educating families on the signs of approaching death. Links Mentioned in This Episode Barbara Karnes Books End of Life Care Facebook Group Something-To-Think-About Blog

On this episode of "Ask a Death Doula", I have the great pleasure of interviewing Barbara Karnes RN. Enjoy this lively discussion from this expert about "Pain at End of Life" - the title of her latest educational booklet. Barbara has insights and wisdom that every person can benefit from. Barbara Karnes, RN, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, thought leader and expert on end of life care and the dynamics of dying. Barbara was recognized in 2018 as a Hospice Innovator by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and was named the 2015 International Humanitarian Woman of the Year by the World Humanitarian Awards. Barbara’s experience as a hospice care provider at the bedside of hundreds of people, and as an administrator overseeing the care of thousands, led to the 1985 publication of Gone from My Sight: The Dying Experience. Affectionately referred to in the industry as the “little blue hospice book,” Gone from My Sight has sold over 25 million copies worldwide, is published in 12 languages, and remains the leading resource on the market today educating families on the signs of approaching death. Links Mentioned in This Episode <a href="https://bkbooks.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barbara Karnes Books</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/EndofLifeCare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">End of Life Care Facebook Group</a> <a href="https://bkbooks.com/blogs/something-to-think-about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Something-To-Think-About Blog</a>

Ask A Death Doula Interview With Barbara Karnes, RN

Terri Daniels

In this episode of "Ask a Death Doula," we talk all about the spiritual component of life, death, and yes-afterlife. My guest Rev. Terri Daniel, MA, CT is a clinical chaplain, end-of-life educator and trauma specialist certified in death, dying and bereavement by the Association of Death Education and Counseling. The focus of her work is to assist dying and grieving individuals to discover a more spiritually-spacious understanding of death and beyond.   Terri conducts workshops throughout the U.S. to help the dying and the bereaved find healing through meditative, ceremonial and therapeutic processes that focus on inner transformation rather than external events. Her work is acclaimed by physicians, hospice workers, grief counselors and clergy for its pinpoint clarity on the process of dying and grieving, and its heartfelt depiction of consciousness beyond the physical body.   Her unique form of "radical mysticism" incorporates elements of Buddhism, Shamanism, ancient pagan practices, Gnosticism and other spiritual traditions to break down limiting beliefs about forgiveness, divine judgment, and negative experience.    Terri has a BA in Religious Studies from Marylhurst University, an MA in Pastoral Care &amp; Counseling from Fordham University, and is currently doing doctoral research on spirituality and grief at the San Francisco Theological Seminary.    She is the author of three books on death and the afterlife and is also the founder of the annual Afterlife Awareness Conference.     About The Afterlife Conference   The Afterlife Education Foundation was launched by Terri Daniel in 2010 because, at the time, the survival of consciousness beyond physical death wasn't adequately represented in traditional forums such as scientific or bereavement conferences. Motivated by a desire to share that knowledge, the first conference was produced in 2011. The conference is now in its 9th year and draws attendees from all over the world. It is held in a different U.S. city each year, and in June 2019 it will be held in Salt Lake City, UT. For details, please visit www.AfterlifeConference.com   FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a Certified End of Life Doula Practitioner, follow the link below to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!   For More Information on this free Doula Training Click Here: http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/   OR   Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! Follow the link below to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life.   For More Information on The Peace of Mind Planner Click Here: https://planner.doulagivers.com/about

In this episode of "Ask a Death Doula," we talk all about the spiritual component of life, death, and yes-afterlife. My guest Rev. Terri Daniel, MA, CT is a clinical chaplain, end-of-life educator and trauma specialist certified in death, dying and bereavement by the Association of Death Education and Counseling. The focus of her work is to assist dying and grieving individuals to discover a more spiritually-spacious understanding of death and beyond. Terri conducts workshops throughout the U.S. to help the dying and the bereaved find healing through meditative, ceremonial and therapeutic processes that focus on inner transformation rather than external events. Her work is acclaimed by physicians, hospice workers, grief counselors and clergy for its pinpoint clarity on the process of dying and grieving, and its heartfelt depiction of consciousness beyond the physical body. Her unique form of "radical mysticism" incorporates elements of Buddhism, Shamanism, ancient pagan practices, Gnosticism and other spiritual traditions to break down limiting beliefs about forgiveness, divine judgment, and negative experience.  Terri has a BA in Religious Studies from Marylhurst University, an MA in Pastoral Care &amp; Counseling from Fordham University, and is currently doing doctoral research on spirituality and grief at the San Francisco Theological Seminary. She is the author of <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6yswkszab.0.0.zftu7ycab.0&amp;id=preview&amp;r=3&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.danieldirect.net%2Fbooks-and-cds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">three books on death and the afterlife</a> and is also the founder of the annual <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=6yswkszab.0.0.zftu7ycab.0&amp;id=preview&amp;r=3&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.afterlifeconference.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Afterlife Awareness Conference</a>.   About The Afterlife Conference The Afterlife Education Foundation was launched by Terri Daniel in 2010 because, at the time, the survival of consciousness beyond physical death wasn't adequately represented in traditional forums such as scientific or bereavement conferences. Motivated by a desire to share that knowledge, the first conference was produced in 2011. The conference is now in its 9th year and draws attendees from all over the world. It is held in a different U.S. city each year, and in June 2019 it will be held in Salt Lake City, UT. For details, please visit <a href="http://www.afterlifeconference.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AfterlifeConference.com</a> FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a Certified End of Life Doula Practitioner, follow the link below to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training! For More Information on this free Doula Training Click Here: <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/</a> OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! Follow the link below to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. For More Information on The Peace of Mind Planner Click Here: <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://planner.doulagivers.com/about</a>

Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN Talks Life, Death, and - Yes - Afterlife with Rev. Terri Daniels

In this first part of the Ask a Death Doula series, we will be discussing what to say to someone who has just received a terminal diagnosis. As you can imagine, this can be an extremely emotional and tense period for the patient, as well as their immediate family and friends. When citing the Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training, this time in a patient’s end of life journey is referred to as the Shock Phase. It is called the Shock Phase because there is often an overwhelming feeling of shock for both the patient and their loved ones. This “shock” can present itself in many ways such as depression, denial, anger and withdrawal. It is very helpful to remember that this person and family have just lost all “control” over their life. Telling someone that they are terminally ill and that there is no reversing the process requires those around the family to have a strong and supportive presence. There are so many difficult emotions we may want to express but finding the adequate words can be a challenge. We may fear saying the wrong things and the last thing we want to do is make this situation harder for all involved. Sometimes it may take awhile to be able to say anything at all, and that’s okay. Just know that being a kind and supportive presence during this time can make all the difference to a patient and their family and it isn’t necessary to say much, but here are tips to help you navigate this part of the process. What to do: –          Be an incredibly good listener. –          Ask the family “What can I do for you?” (Little things such as cooking food, cleaning, caring for a pet, sending cards or making tea when others are around can be very helpful). –          Ask the patient “How are you feeling today?” (Starting by asking this question may give you an idea of what they want to talk about and how open they want to be with you). –          Allow them to give direction. (This gives them back some sense of control in a time when they need it most). –          Look for any immediate issues that need to be addressed. E.g. safety, pain, exhaustion of patients and caregivers. (Although your attention will mostly be on the patient, it is important to never forget about the caregivers. Sometimes the best thing you can do is offer support to the caregivers so that they have the strength and energy to care for the patient).   What not to do: –          Say “I’m sorry” or be overly sympathetic to their situation. (Understand that not everyone will respond well to feeling as though others pity them. It is okay to express sorrow for their circumstances but avoid “feeling sorry for them”). –          Give direction or opinionated advice on things that aren’t direct issues to patient or caregiver safety. (Never, ever offer suggestions or ideas for treatment or cures. Do not try to “fix” the situation. They will ask you for your advice if they would like it). –          Take over. (This is about what they want, not what you want. Respect their wishes always). Why is this important? It is vital to establish trust and security with a patient and their family at this time when their world has been turned upside-down. The best way to achieve this is through being a strong, solid support. Meet the patient and family “Where they are” in their process and work from there. Building trust sets the tone for your entire journey with them. xoxoxo Suzanne   FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified end of Life Doula Practitioner, CLICK HERE to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!  http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/ OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! CLICK HERE to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. https://planner.doulagivers.com/about

In this first part of the Ask a Death Doula series, we will be discussing what to say to someone who has just received a terminal diagnosis. As you can imagine, this can be an extremely emotional and tense period for the patient, as well as their immediate family and friends. When citing the <a href="http://www.doulagivers.com/part1eol" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver</a> Training, this time in a patient’s end of life journey is referred to as the Shock Phase. It is called the Shock Phase because there is often an overwhelming feeling of shock for both the patient and their loved ones. This “shock” can present itself in many ways such as depression, denial, anger and withdrawal. It is very helpful to remember that this person and family have just lost all “control” over their life. Telling someone that they are terminally ill and that there is no reversing the process requires those around the family to have a strong and supportive presence. There are so many difficult emotions we may want to express but finding the adequate words can be a challenge. We may fear saying the wrong things and the last thing we want to do is make this situation harder for all involved. Sometimes it may take awhile to be able to say anything at all, and that’s okay. Just know that being a kind and supportive presence during this time can make all the difference to a patient and their family and it isn’t necessary to say much, but here are tips to help you navigate this part of the process. What to do: –          Be an incredibly good listener. –          Ask the family “What can I do for you?” (Little things such as cooking food, cleaning, caring for a pet, sending cards or making tea when others are around can be very helpful). –          Ask the patient “How are you feeling today?” (Starting by asking this question may give you an idea of what they want to talk about and how open they want to be with you). –          Allow them to give direction. (This gives them back some sense of control in a time when they need it most). –          Look for any immediate issues that need to be addressed. E.g. safety, pain, exhaustion of patients and caregivers. (Although your attention will mostly be on the patient, it is important to never forget about the caregivers. Sometimes the best thing you can do is offer support to the caregivers so that they have the strength and energy to care for the patient). What not to do: –          Say “I’m sorry” or be overly sympathetic to their situation. (Understand that not everyone will respond well to feeling as though others pity them. It is okay to express sorrow for their circumstances but avoid “feeling sorry for them”). –          Give direction or opinionated advice on things that aren’t direct issues to patient or caregiver safety. (Never, ever offer suggestions or ideas for treatment or cures. Do not try to “fix” the situation. They will ask you for your advice if they would like it). –          Take over. (This is about what they want, not what you want. Respect their wishes always). Why is this important? It is vital to establish trust and security with a patient and their family at this time when their world has been turned upside-down. The best way to achieve this is through being a strong, solid support. Meet the patient and family “Where they are” in their process and work from there. Building trust sets the tone for your entire journey with them. xoxoxo Suzanne FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified end of Life Doula Practitioner, <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!  <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/</a> OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://planner.doulagivers.com/about</a>

What To Say To Someone Who Has Just Received A Terminal Diagnosis

On this episode of Ask a Death Doula, I will share with you the 5 keys to achieving peace of mind at the end of life. Hear first- hand stories from patients themselves. Find out what people are most worried about regarding the end of life and how to relieve these concerns. The Peace of Mind Planner course is a complete A-Z planning guide that includes everything from pre-planning your end of life wishes in all 5 categories, (Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Financial) including the necessary paperwork to insure your wishes are upheld all the way through the end of life process up until celebrating your loved one after death. The Peace of Mind Planner course is a holistic approach to covering all 5 of these categories to ensure that you have complete peace of mind with how you want to be remembered, celebrated and honored at the end of your life. This course encompasses all the necessary components of what is needed for an end of life experience that is financially the best, emotionally the best and environmentally the best. These are concerns that people have been expressing to me for the last 10+ years and are still looking for the answers to.  FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified end of Life Doula Practitioner, CLICK HERE to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!  http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/ OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! CLICK HERE to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. https://planner.doulagivers.com/about

On this episode of Ask a Death Doula, I will share with you the 5 keys to achieving peace of mind at the end of life. Hear first- hand stories from patients themselves. Find out what people are most worried about regarding the end of life and how to relieve these concerns. The Peace of Mind Planner course is a complete A-Z planning guide that includes everything from pre-planning your end of life wishes in all 5 categories, (Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Financial) including the necessary paperwork to insure your wishes are upheld all the way through the end of life process up until celebrating your loved one after death. The Peace of Mind Planner course is a holistic approach to covering all 5 of these categories to ensure that you have complete peace of mind with how you want to be remembered, celebrated and honored at the end of your life. This course encompasses all the necessary components of what is needed for an end of life experience that is financially the best, emotionally the best and environmentally the best. These are concerns that people have been expressing to me for the last 10+ years and are still looking for the answers to.  FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified end of Life Doula Practitioner, <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training! <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/</a> OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://planner.doulagivers.com/about</a>

How to Find Peace of Mind at the End of Life

In this edition of Ask a Death Doula LIVE from Orlando, Florida, I will share the last ten days on the road and doing Doulagivers Training and outreach from the west coast to the east coast. I will then talk about the new LIFE section of Ask a Death Doula called "Asked a Death Doula About Life" where I will share teachings and education based on the forthcoming book "Top 13 Life Lessons from the Dying" by Suzanne B. O'Brien RN In this Live Podcast, I will cover "The Coast to Coast Doulagivers Tour and How to Understand and Access Your Big "I" The four bodies of energy What is the little "I"? What is the big "I"? How the Little 'I" runs the show 95% of the time How the Little "I" is the root cause of the dysfunctional state of the world today How the only way to find true fulfillment in this life is through the Big 'I" What Dying Patients say about the Big "I" How to take a "Time In" The 5 for 5 Doulagivers exercises for practicing presence

In this edition of Ask a Death Doula LIVE from Orlando, Florida, I will share the last ten days on the road and doing Doulagivers Training and outreach from the west coast to the east coast. I will then talk about the new LIFE section of Ask a Death Doula called "Asked a Death Doula About Life" where I will share teachings and education based on the forthcoming book "Top 13 Life Lessons from the Dying" by Suzanne B. O'Brien RN In this Live Podcast, I will cover "The Coast to Coast Doulagivers Tour and How to Understand and Access Your Big "I" <ul><li>The four bodies of energy</li> <li>What is the little "I"?</li> <li>What is the big "I"?</li> <li>How the Little 'I" runs the show 95% of the time</li> <li>How the Little "I" is the root cause of the dysfunctional state of the world today</li> <li>How the only way to find true fulfillment in this life is through the Big 'I"</li> <li>What Dying Patients say about the Big "I"</li> <li>How to take a "Time In"</li> <li>The 5 for 5 Doulagivers exercises for practicing presence</li></ul>

Ask a Death Doula Podcast LIVE from National Hospice and Palliative Care Conference Orlando, Florida

Deanna Cochran

This week on "Ask a Death Doula" my guest is Deanna Cochran RN.  Deanna Cochran, is a hospice RN since 2000. She is Founder and CEO of Quality of Life Care since 2005 and has been a palliative care educator, end of life doula in private practice, and creator and trainer of her signature program: Accompanying the Dying: A Practical Guide and Awareness Training, the first Certificate program of its kind in 2010.  She is one of the earliest voices in the end of life doula movement and is presently honored to serve as Chair of the newly formed End of Life Doula Advisory Council within the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and is a founding member and was 1st Vice President of the National End of Life Doula Alliance. She believes in unity in this grassroots death positive movement and contributes all she can to special projects with others. Her latest is The National Certificate for End-of-Life Doula Hospice Programs (NCEHP) where she is a partner with Suzanne O’Brien, RN. Together they are presenting hospice organizations with an end-of-life doula program development template complete with all full training to create their own unique hospice doula program. She is the author of the book: Accompanying the Dying: Practical, Heart-Centered Wisdom for End-of-Life Doulas and Healthcare Advocates.   Her new book “Accompanying the Dying: Practical, Heart-Centered Wisdom for End-of-Life Doulas and Healthcare Advocates” is out TODAY. You can download it for free today, February 19th until 6pm ET. To Download the FREE book HERE: http://amzn.com/0989659356   “The book is ideal for the go-to person who is always the one helping everyone in illness, through dying, through crises of life. These people are the salt of the earth, they are the ones who are coming forward as the newly emerging role of the end-of-life doula, wanting to empower others through a serious illness. The book is meant to educate and inspire us to accompany each other through dying well in this modern age. It will save you countless hours of research and enhance your confidence and guide you through every stage of empowering your friends, family, and community.”   FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a Certified End of Life Doula Practitioner, follow the link below to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!   For More Information on this free Doula Training Click Here: http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/   OR   Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! Follow the link below to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life.   For More Information on The Peace of Mind Planner Click Here: https://planner.doulagivers.com/about

This week on "Ask a Death Doula" my guest is Deanna Cochran RN. Deanna Cochran, is a hospice RN since 2000. She is Founder and CEO of Quality of Life Care since 2005 and has been a palliative care educator, end of life doula in private practice, and creator and trainer of her signature program: Accompanying the Dying: A Practical Guide and Awareness Training, the first Certificate program of its kind in 2010. She is one of the earliest voices in the end of life doula movement and is presently honored to serve as Chair of the newly formed End of Life Doula Advisory Council within the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and is a founding member and was 1st Vice President of the National End of Life Doula Alliance. She believes in unity in this grassroots death positive movement and contributes all she can to special projects with others. Her latest is The National Certificate for End-of-Life Doula Hospice Programs (NCEHP) where she is a partner with Suzanne O’Brien, RN. Together they are presenting hospice organizations with an end-of-life doula program development template complete with all full training to create their own unique hospice doula program. She is the author of the book: Accompanying the Dying: Practical, Heart-Centered Wisdom for End-of-Life Doulas and Healthcare Advocates. Her new book “Accompanying the Dying: Practical, Heart-Centered Wisdom for End-of-Life Doulas and Healthcare Advocates” is out TODAY. You can download it for free today, February 19th until 6pm ET. To Download the FREE book HERE: <a href="http://amzn.com/0989659356" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.com/0989659356</a> “The book is ideal for the go-to person who is always the one helping everyone in illness, through dying, through crises of life. These people are the salt of the earth, they are the ones who are coming forward as the newly emerging role of the end-of-life doula, wanting to empower others through a serious illness. The book is meant to educate and inspire us to accompany each other through dying well in this modern age. It will save you countless hours of research and enhance your confidence and guide you through every stage of empowering your friends, family, and community.” FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a Certified End of Life Doula Practitioner, follow the link below to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training! For More Information on this free Doula Training Click Here: <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/</a> OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! Follow the link below to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. For More Information on The Peace of Mind Planner Click Here: <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://planner.doulagivers.com/about</a>

Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN Interviews Deanna Cochran, RN and Shares Deanna’s New Book!

In this episode, I will share my lifechanging experience doing volunteer hospice work in Zimbabwe, Africa in 2012. Coming from the United States where we are very priveledged to have plenty of medical supplies and lots of medicine to help with the suferring that can accompany the end of life process- it was heartbreaking to see those affected by such high level of end of life processes with little to no of the medical support that we have in the US. What they did have was one another and the power of presence. The incredible hospice there would take a neighbor and train them to sit with the neighbor who was dying and teach them how to guide both the patient and the family through the end of life process. A concept that was so beautiful and effective. One that reminded me of how "Doulas" are used for assisting woman during pregnancy. This was the beginning of the birth of my End of Life Doula Training now known as Doulagivers. Doulagivers is a holistic training that teaches the doula how to care for the elderly and end of life patient through all three phases of end of life- physically, emotionally and spiritually. We are truly a global community and need to support one another in every way we can. xo Suzanne       I am so gratful to Island Hospice for all they taught me and for the warm welcome and support from all the people of Zimbabwe. http://www.islandhospice.care Please visit their website and see the wonderful work they do.   New Dawn of Hope- Care for Children and Adolescents in Zimbabwe, Africa https://reliefweb.int/report/zimbabwe/new-dawn-hope-hiv-help-zimbabwe    FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified end of Life Doula Practitioner, CLICK HERE to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!  http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/ OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! CLICK HERE to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. https://planner.doulagivers.com/about

In this episode, I will share my lifechanging experience doing volunteer hospice work in Zimbabwe, Africa in 2012. Coming from the United States where we are very priveledged to have plenty of medical supplies and lots of medicine to help with the suferring that can accompany the end of life process- it was heartbreaking to see those affected by such high level of end of life processes with little to no of the medical support that we have in the US. What they did have was one another and the power of presence. The incredible hospice there would take a neighbor and train them to sit with the neighbor who was dying and teach them how to guide both the patient and the family through the end of life process. A concept that was so beautiful and effective. One that reminded me of how "Doulas" are used for assisting woman during pregnancy. This was the beginning of the birth of my End of Life Doula Training now known as Doulagivers. Doulagivers is a holistic training that teaches the doula how to care for the elderly and end of life patient through all three phases of end of life- physically, emotionally and spiritually. We are truly a global community and need to support one another in every way we can. xo Suzanne       I am so gratful to Island Hospice for all they taught me and for the warm welcome and support from all the people of Zimbabwe. <a href="http://www.islandhospice.care" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.islandhospice.care</a> Please visit their website and see the wonderful work they do. New Dawn of Hope- Care for Children and Adolescents in Zimbabwe, Africa <a href="https://reliefweb.int/report/zimbabwe/new-dawn-hope-hiv-help-zimbabwe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://reliefweb.int/report/zimbabwe/new-dawn-hope-hiv-help-zimbabwe</a> FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified end of Life Doula Practitioner, <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!  <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/</a> OR Learn how to give the gift of Peace of Mind at the End of Life to yourself and your family members by signing up for Suzanne's Peace of Mind Planner course! <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to learn about the five keys to achieving Peace of Mind at the End of Life. <a href="https://planner.doulagivers.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://planner.doulagivers.com/about</a>

My Humanitarian Trip to Zimbabwe, Africa Doing Hospice Volunteer Work

Suzanne B O'Brien

Based on the principles of The Doulagivers Life Class, In this podcast I share  what it takes to truly live a happy and fulfilled life .I will share the incredible wisdom of those I have worked with at the end of life. I will share how all of what is being taught in this class is rooted and backed by Science. Combining my personal studies in Nursing, Nutrition and Transpersonal Psychology, In this webinar, Suzanne will give you great insight into what life’s journey is all about and how you can use a few simple techniques to live your happiest life today! In This Life Class Podcast, I will cover "The Seven Steps to Happiness" Learning how everything is connected to your energy and what that means for us as people The keys to understanding the four bodies of energy and how they make up the human body How each of the separate body systems effect your overall wellbeing How to support and nourish each body of energy Why optimal healing, health and happiness depends on the balancing of each one of these bodies of energy How learning to own your personal power and live as your authentic self is the secret to true peace and happiness How forgiveness is the key to transformation How to tap into your alignment with your highest energy and find your purpose and passion in life How acts of kindness, compassion and service will connect you to our one great consciousnessLinks mentioned in this Podcast:www.doulagivers.comFB Life Class Page:https://www.facebook.com/DoulagiversLifeClass/?modal=admin_todo_tourFB PAGE @DoulagiversLifeClassFREE LIFE CLASS WEBINAR  Join us for our FREE webinar "Doulagivers Life Class" a webinar of hope, healing, and inspiration. Based on the principles of The Doulagivers Life Class, Suzanne B. O’Brien RN will share what it takes to truly live a happy and fulfilled life. Suzanne will share the incredible wisdom of those she has worked with at the end of life. Suzanne will share how all of what is being taught in this class is rooted and backed by science. Combining her personal studies in Nursing, Nutrition and Transpersonal Psychology, in this webinar, Suzanne will give you great insight into what life’s journey is all about and how you can use a few simple techniques to live your happiest life today!  REGISTER HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/708055102472596236  FREE DOULA TRAININGIf you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified End of Life Doula Practitioner, join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!  CLICK HERE: http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/

Based on the principles of The Doulagivers Life Class, In this podcast I share  what it takes to truly live a happy and fulfilled life .I will share the incredible wisdom of those I have worked with at the end of life. I will share how all of what is being taught in this class is rooted and backed by Science. Combining my personal studies in Nursing, Nutrition and Transpersonal Psychology, In this webinar, Suzanne will give you great insight into what life’s journey is all about and how you can use a few simple techniques to live your happiest life today!  In This Life Class Podcast, I will cover "The Seven Steps to Happiness"   <ul><li>Learning how everything is connected to your energy and what that means for us as people</li> <li>The keys to understanding the four bodies of energy and how they make up the human body</li> <li>How each of the separate body systems effect your overall wellbeing</li> <li>How to support and nourish each body of energy</li> <li>Why optimal healing, health and happiness depends on the balancing of each one of these bodies of energy</li> <li>How learning to own your personal power and live as your authentic self is the secret to true peace and happiness</li> <li>How forgiveness is the key to transformation</li> <li>How to tap into your alignment with your highest energy and find your purpose and passion in life</li> <li>How acts of kindness, compassion and service will connect you to our one great consciousness</li></ul>Links mentioned in this Podcast: <a href="http://www.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.doulagivers.com</a> FB Life Class Page:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DoulagiversLifeClass/?modal=admin_todo_tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/DoulagiversLifeClass/?modal=admin_todo_tour</a> FB PAGE @DoulagiversLifeClass FREE LIFE CLASS WEBINAR  Join us for our FREE webinar "Doulagivers Life Class" a webinar of hope, healing, and inspiration. Based on the principles of The Doulagivers Life Class, Suzanne B. O’Brien RN will share what it takes to truly live a happy and fulfilled life. Suzanne will share the incredible wisdom of those she has worked with at the end of life. Suzanne will share how all of what is being taught in this class is rooted and backed by science. Combining her personal studies in Nursing, Nutrition and Transpersonal Psychology, in this webinar, Suzanne will give you great insight into what life’s journey is all about and how you can use a few simple techniques to live your happiest life today!  REGISTER HERE: <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/708055102472596236" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/708055102472596236</a>  FREE DOULA TRAINING If you're a family caregiver, community volunteer, or are interested in becoming a certified End of Life Doula Practitioner, join Suzanne for her FREE Introductory End-of-Life Doula Training!    CLICK HERE: <a href="http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freetraining.doulagivers.com/</a>

Suzanne B O’Brien RN Talks The Seven Steps to Happiness

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