Years ago, I stood beside countless patients in the hospital, overwhelmed by the harsh realities and often unmet emotional needs at the end of life.

It was during this time that the profound importance of open conversations about death began to unfold before me. Now, as a death doula, I invite you to join a transformative journey towards understanding grief, preparing for life’s end, and embracing the sacredness of these inevitable experiences. Together, we’ll explore how shifting our perspectives can change not only how we approach death, but how we live our lives with more intention and purpose.

In this enlightening episode of the Ask a Death Doula podcast, we unravel the complexities of grief and its profound impact on our emotional and spiritual well-being. We touch on essential topics such as discussing death with children and the healing power of practices like gratitude and meditation. Our conversations reveal that while grief is a deeply personal journey, its trajectory can be altered by understanding and embracing the emotions it brings. By recognizing grief as a non-linear process, we can begin to heal from past pain and create new traditions to honor those we’ve lost.

The episode also underscores the importance of self-care in the grieving process, urging us to listen to our bodies and emotions. We discuss societal myths around grief and the inadequate support systems, such as limited bereavement leave, that often hinder healing. This is the 12th and last installment of the Good Death Seminar Series. We highlight the transformative power of education in shifting our relationship with grief. We aim to foster a healthier perspective on death and life, one that encourages open dialogue, understanding, and ultimately, peace.

We dive into:

(00:00) Healing Grief and Talking to Children
(11:54) New Perspectives on Grief and Bereavement
(21:57) Navigating Grief and Healing Process
(28:34) Navigating Societal Myths on Grief
(42:39) Embracing Self-Care in Grief
(49:05) Honoring Loved Ones Through New Traditions
(57:21) Practicing Forgiveness and Healing Journey
(01:06:15) Teaching Children About Death
(01:15:25) Healing Grief Through Truth About Death

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Doulagivers Institute
• FREE Doulagivers Institute On-Demand Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training Webinar
• Buy The Good Death Book
• The GOOD DEATH GOOD LIFE Live Monthly BOOK CLUB and Q&A

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Knowing the basic skills on how to care for someone at the end of life and planning ahead – and Doulagivers Institute is giving you for both for FREE!

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• Making your wishes known is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones. Download The Doulagivers 9 Choice Advance Directive now!
• FREE Doulagivers Institute On-Demand Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training Webinar

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