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Ask a Death Doula 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. This is a vital platform for discussions and interviews that will bring back death into the natural fold of life. Ask a Death Doula 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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Thursday Sep 28, 2023
What is the True Meaning of Life
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
What is the Meaning of Life?
YES- This is a big question and one that I have sought the answer to for a long time. Ironically, it was when I started to work with the dying, that I learned everything about HOW to LIVE!
We are on the brink of a personal and collective shift. The world is full of chaos, and we are untethered to our spiritual being part of who we are and why we are here.
Join me in this heartfelt conversation with Ron Damico. Ron Damico is an Intuitive Healer, Spiritual Guide, and is at the forefront of leading the New Human Consciousness. He is a master mentor, healer, teacher, and way shower who has been guiding people from all walks of life and backgrounds through the healing and transformation process for over two decades.
In this episode of Ask a Death Doula,
You will learn:
1) How this is the time in our humanity for a big shift in consciousness to take place. We are being called to go from a world running on fear, power, and vitriol to one of love and compassion.
2) How when we raise our individual consciousness, we raise the collective consciousness.
3) How new research in both Neuroscience and Quantum Physics is validating that we can take control of our mind, body, and life to awaken to our highest consciousness.
Click Here to Listen and please Spread the Word!
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
FREE Universal Life Mastery Masterclass Thursday, October 26th 7pm ET Click here
Learn More About Ron Damico Click here
#spirituality #consciousness #healing
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
It takes an extremely special person to go from being the poster girl of health/wellness and how to live our best lives to talking about grief.
And not just grief we feel when a loved one dies, but grief on all levels and of all kinds.
Could the denial of death, and thus the lack of education and information about grief, be the cause of so much depression, anxiety, and even disease in our world today?
Many of you may not know, but Kris Carr has been a guiding light, mentor, and supportive presence in my journey of creating Doulagivers Institute.
She is ethical, she is wicked smart, and she keeps everything real with an extra-large side of FUN!!!
When she told me she was writing a book about grief, I was so grateful. I know this could not have been an easy choice. I ALSO knew how many people this would invite into this conversation and help.
In this episode of the Ask a Death Doula Podcast, I will be talking to Kris about her new book, “I’m Not A Mourning Person.”
In it, she shares what to expect when you’re not expecting your world to fall apart. In true Kris Carr fashion, it’s raw and inspiring but also has joy, humor, and hope too! This book gives readers tips and strategies to move forward and start living again after experiencing loss.
In this episode, we will discuss:
- How LIFE promises you it all - the positive and the challenging parts of the journey and HOW you navigate through the tough times that makes ALL the difference in that experience.
- How death awareness can be our greatest teacher about how to live fully.
- Beautiful, priceless, and sage life lessons from her late father.
We will all be touched by grief - all kinds of it - and that does not need to be a terrible thing. It is a great reminder of our humanity and how we are so much more alike than we are different.
Death, Grief, and Love are the great equalizers of the world.
Let’s share what we can to support each other through the hard times in the healthiest way possible.
Xoxoxo,
Suzanne
Get the Book "I'm Not a Mourning Person" Click here
Learn more about Kris Carr Click here
More about Doulagivers Institute Click here
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
We Need to Create ”Outlets” for Grief
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
On this episode of Ask a Death Doula,
I had the pleasure of Interviewing Mary Landry, the creator of the My Loved One and Me grief journal.
My Loved One and Me started as a sympathy gift for a friend. It is a guided journal to assist the grieving process by reflecting on how time spent with a loved one can help you to continue to move forward.
To create it, Mary Landry drew upon her professional design background, Tai Chi/Chi Gung/Chinese Medicine training and a lifetime of intuitive experiences. As an Instructional and Graphic Designer, she made the journal inviting and inclusive regardless of belief systems. As an energy healer, Mary honors death as a natural part of life and reminds us of our connection to all. And as someone who has experienced loss and is an empathetic friend, she provides loving support during the quiet moments when comfort is most needed.
You can get the Journal here: Here
Get the FREE Doulagivers Grief Guide Here
For More Information and Death Doula Training, Click HERE
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
The ”Good Death Book” Officially Announced!
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
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
Together is how we change the World!- together. xo Suzanne
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Ask a Death Doula How to Access ”The Healed State”
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
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!!!
Together is how we change the World!- together. xo Suzanne
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
The Truth About Becoming a Certified Death Doula
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
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?
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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
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Talking about Death with Death Deck co-Founder Lisa Pahl
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
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
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Nurse Hadley Podcast Interview ”The In Between”
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
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
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
How to Fill the ”Hospice Gap”
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Date: 6/7/23
Topic #2 What Hospice Care Isn’t
Topic #3 What YOU Need to Know to Fill the "Hospice Gap"
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
<<Click here to get your copy of the The Doulagivers Hospice Handbook
Wednesday May 31, 2023
The Marriage of Death and Spirituality
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Date: 6/1/23
the things I witnessed…
the things I learned…
the things dying people shared with me… changed my LIFE!
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 #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:
<<Click here to reserve you seat in the FREE Doulagivers Universal Life Mastery Masterclass Webinar (ULM) June 7th