Ask a Death Doula

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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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Monday Apr 17, 2023

Zimbabwe: The start of the Death Doula Movement

Monday Apr 17, 2023

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 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

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