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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.
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.
Episodes

Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
What is Your legacy? How to Leave Your Story
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Darren Evans
What if technology could help us preserve the true essence of a life well-lived? In this episode, Darren Evans, creator of After Cloud, shares how his digital platform captures personal histories and legacies, especially in end-of-life care. Through powerful stories, like a hospice patient leaving video messages, Darren shows how digital storytelling bridges generations, deepens compassion, and empowers families to carry forward wisdom and traditions.
We also explore After Cloud’s unique approach to transforming memorial spaces into interactive experiences, allowing visitors to engage with the rich narratives of the deceased. From glow-in-the-dark QR codes on headstones to memorial benches that speak of lives once lived. Darren illustrates how technology can aid in grief transition and preserve legacies. This conversation invites us to reflect on what it means to have a “good death,” reminding us of the importance of cherishing everyday moments, being prepared, and leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire.
(00:04) Digital Life Storytelling for End-of-Life Care
(14:08) Connecting Generations Through Digital Storytelling
(21:35) The Future of Legacy Storytelling
(27:49) Exploring a Good Death Through Legacy
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Darren Evans
CEO & Founder, After Cloud
LinkedIn: Darren Evans
Website: www.aftercloud.co.uk
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Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Karen Midlo
When Karen unexpectedly lost her husband, she embarked on a journey that reshaped her understanding of life and death, moving from her demanding role as an executive director in senior living during the COVID-19 pandemic to finding her true calling as a certified death doula and grief educator. In this episode, Karen shares her transformative experiences, showing how moments of deep challenge fueled her passion to support seniors and their families. Together, we navigate the complex landscape of end-of-life choices, including Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) and Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED), clarifying misconceptions and highlighting their significance. With an emphasis on clear communication and family support, we examine the impact of dementia on planning, drawing attention to valuable resources like the dementia toolkit from Compassion and Choices that help ensure informed, personalized decisions. Karen also reflects on the sacredness of end-of-life experiences, illustrating how, with the right education and support, these moments can shift from fearful to profoundly meaningful. Through her personal stories and dedication to community education, the episode underscores the importance of embracing conversations about death, concluding with gratitude for Karen’s invaluable contributions and anticipation for future discussions that will continue to illuminate the profound journey of life and its inevitable end.
(00:02) Finding Purpose in End of Life
(10:08) Exploring End-of-Life Choices and Planning
(18:18) Embracing Life and End-of-Life Education
(28:42) Empowering End-of-Life Education and Support
(38:16) End-of-Life Education and Support
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Karen Midlo
End-of-Life Doula & Certified Grief Educator
Email: eoldoulakaren@gmail.com
Cell Phone: 281-910-3313
Website: endoflifedoulasid.doulagiverslegacyleaders.com
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Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Experiencing "Moral Injury" In The Healthcare Profession - We Need To Do Better
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Jennifer A. O'Brien.
Discover the powerful journey of caregiving with Jennifer, a seasoned healthcare administrator with nearly 40 years of experience, whose personal losses and the tender care of her late husband, a hospice doctor battling cancer, shaped her profound perspective on end-of-life care. In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer shares the wisdom behind her books The Hospice Doctor’s Widow and Care Boss, offering invaluable insights into the true meaning of presence during life’s most precious moments. Together, we explore the misunderstood nuances of hospice and palliative care, the importance of advanced care planning, and the moral challenges faced by healthcare professionals. This episode invites us to reframe death not as an adversary but as a natural part of life, empowering caregivers and families to lead with compassion, clarity, and courage in the face of life’s final chapter.
(00:02) Navigating the End-of-Life Care Journey
(13:01) Clarifying Hospice and Palliative Care
(27:41) Exploring Advanced Care Planning Options
(32:10) Empowering Caregivers Through Leadership and Vision
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Jennifer A. O’Brien
Interim Healthcare CEO, Author
Website: www.jenniferaobrien.com
LinkedIn: Jennifer O'Brien
Facebook Group: Hospice Doctor's Widow - Jennifer A. O'Brien, MSOD
Instagram: @hospicedoctorswidow
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Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Turning Grief Into Art: Elizabeth Coplan's Journey With Grief Dialogues
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Elizabeth Coplan.
Elizabeth, the visionary behind Grief Dialogues, shares her powerful journey from passionate theater lover to transformative voice in the conversation about grief and death. Born from personal loss and her love for the stage, her poignant 10-minute play became a festival favorite, proving the profound ability of storytelling to create safe, healing spaces for sharing grief. Her work boldly challenges society’s discomfort with mortality, encouraging open and honest dialogue about dying and end-of-life experiences. In exploring the tension between modern medicine’s life-prolonging advances and honoring individual wishes, Elizabeth reframes death as a sacred rite of passage rather than something to fear. Now, as Grief Dialogues nears its 10th anniversary, she unveils plans for a groundbreaking immersive theatrical experience at the 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Festival—an emotional journey through grief that reveals the beauty, love, and deep human connection that can emerge in life’s final chapters.
(00:01) Creating Grief Dialogues
(07:03) Exploring Death and Grief Through Creativity
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Elizabeth Coplan
Founder of Grief Dialogues
Website: www.griefdialogues.com
LinkedIn: Grief Dialogues
Facebook Group: Grief Dialogues
Instagram: @grief.dialogue
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Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
The Caregiver Crisis: Can This One Question Change That?
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
What does it truly mean to live well as we approach the end of life?
In this powerful episode of the Good Death Podcast, we explore what it truly means to live well as we approach the end of life. Inspired by personal stories—from a grandmother’s courageous final months to families navigating the emotional toll of dementia—we confront the hard truths about caregiving, medical overreach, and the need for compassionate planning. With over 54 million caregivers in the U.S. often left unsupported, this episode emphasizes the importance of community, education, and tools like the dementia advanced directive. We also spotlight transformative choices like VSED (Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking) and the vital role of end-of-life doulas in restoring dignity and humanity to our final chapter. This is not just a conversation about death—it’s an invitation to live more consciously, with purpose, empathy, and courage.
(00:05) Caregiver Crisis and Quality of Life
(15:47) Power of Planning for Dementia Care
(20:43) Planning for Dementia Advanced Directives
(28:13) Empowering Choices in Dementia Care
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Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Healing with Heart: A New Vision for Hospice
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Dr. Karen Wyatt.
Renowned expert Dr. Karen Wyatt joins us for a profound conversation on end-of-life care, sharing lessons learned from her work with hospice patients and urging us to embrace the inevitability of death with awareness and gratitude. We delve into the missed opportunities for meaningful dialogue within medical systems, the tension between profit-driven hospice models and the deeply personal nature of dying, and the need for better community training to prepare families for what hospice truly provides. Drawing on Dr. Ira Byock’s white paper, we examine solutions to systemic issues like fraud, inadequate staffing, and the disconnect between corporate priorities and compassionate care. Together, we explore how compassion, forgiveness, and holistic practices can transform how we care for the dying, reminding us that presence, understanding, and the body’s natural capacity to heal deserve a central place in healthcare’s future.
(00:02) Transforming End-of-Life Care in America
(10:03) Revamping End-of-Life Care System
(13:57) Improving End-of-Life Care System
(24:55) Embracing Healing Through Compassion and Forgiveness
(35:31) Exploring End-of-Life Care Perspectives
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Dr. Karen Wyatt
Founder, End-of-Life University
Best-selling Author
Website: eulopodcast.com
FB: End-of-Life University
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Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Why End-of-Life Planning is the Key to a Good Death
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Reena Lazar.
Imagine finding unexpected peace in facing mortality—and letting that awareness transform the way you live right now. In this episode, Reena shares her remarkable journey from surviving a life-changing car accident at sixteen to becoming a pioneer in end-of-life education and co-founding Willow with Michelle Pante, a groundbreaking platform reshaping how we talk about and prepare for death. Together, they champion a pay-what-you-feel approach to workshops that empower people to plan ahead, downsize, and leave behind a final legacy of love and ease for those they cherish. Reena’s experiences, including her eye-opening peace work in Israel and Palestine, reveal how compassion, courage, and community can help us dismantle fear and embrace life with radical gratitude. This conversation invites you to discover how facing death can awaken you to what really matters—connection, forgiveness, and living with purpose before your time is up.
(00:02) Exploring End-of-Life Education and Awareness
(08:49) Navigating End-of-Life Planning and Downsizing
(19:49) Fostering Compassion Through Connection
(27:17) Embracing Life Through End-of-Life Work
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Reena Lazar
Owner and Managing Director, Willow EOL Education & Planning
Website: www.willoweol.com
LinkedIn: Willow End of Life Education and Planning
Facebook Group: willoweol
Instagram: @willoweol
YouTube: WillowEoL
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Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Transformative Care: Supporting Veterans in Their Final Journey
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar.
In this powerful episode, we follow Qwynn Galloway-Salazar’s inspiring path from new death doula to mentor and advocate for veterans, showing how one person’s courage to follow their heart can transform countless lives. From her first moment of sharing her passion on Dr. Karen Wyatt’s podcast to partnering with Suzanne O’Brien, Qwynn illuminates the unique struggles veterans face, from the invisible wounds of PTSD to the deep need for presence and forgiveness at the end of life. Through personal reflections and stories, we’re reminded that while resources matter, it’s the compassion of communities and the simple act of showing up that truly heal. This episode calls on us all to reimagine end-of-life care for veterans, embracing opportunities to offer understanding, support, and the transformative gift of peace.
(00:02) Supporting Veterans at the End
(06:44) Supporting Veterans Through Trauma
(19:58) Healing Veterans Through Forgiveness and Presence
(30:00) Elevating End of Life Care
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Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar
Founder — In Their Honor, LLC (ITH)
Website: intheirhonor.info
Facebook: qwynn.salazar
Instagram: @qgsalazar
LinkedIn: Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar
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Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia? This Information can Change Everything
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
Wednesday Jul 16, 2025
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Krista Montague, CDP, AT-BC.
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Krista Montague—dementia care specialist and founder of Dementia Success Path—to unpack the complexities of dementia and Alzheimer’s, from understanding the differences and stages to recognizing early signs and managing challenging behaviors with compassion. Krista shares practical strategies for de-escalation, emphasizes the powerful role of community support for overwhelmed caregivers, and explains how genetics and lifestyle intersect in Alzheimer’s risk, offering hope through prevention and healthy habits. She also highlights the urgent need for legal and financial planning after diagnosis, including setting up powers of attorney and living trusts to safeguard families. This conversation is a reassuring guide for anyone touched by dementia, reminding us that no one has to face this journey alone.
(00:02) Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's
(10:26) Recognizing Early Signs of Dementia
(15:20) Legal and Financial Planning for Dementia
(22:10) Managing Challenging Behaviors in Dementia
(27:52) Understanding Challenging Behaviors in Dementia
(35:50) Navigating Reality in Dementia Care
(39:10) Caregiving for Late-Stage Dementia Patients
(44:32) Supporting Dementia Caregivers
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Krista Montague, CDP, AT-BC
Founder, Dementia Success Path
Website: dementiasuccesspath.com
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Facebook Group: Dementia Caregiver Support & Activities for Challenging Behaviors Community
Private group
Instagram: @dementiasuccesspath
YouTube: Dementia Success Path
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Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Reimagining The Funeral Industry with The Modern Mortician
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Melissa Meadow.
What if everything you thought you knew about funerals was wrong? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Melissa Meadow, also known as The Modern Mortician, to uncover the truth behind the funeral industry. With nearly 30 years of experience, Melissa shares her journey into eco-friendly and transparent death care, challenging outdated traditions and exposing common misconceptions. She breaks down the history of embalming, the marketing myths that drive costly decisions, and the rise of sustainable alternatives. Through her work and influential social media presence, Melissa empowers families to make informed, ethical choices and create meaningful, personalized farewells that truly honor their loved ones.
(00:02) Redefining the Funeral Industry
(14:45) Navigating the Funeral Industry Marketing
(19:25) Alternative Funeral Options and Practices
(27:53) Honoring Life Through Rituals and Grief
(38:58) Exploring Green End-of-Life Options
(47:26) Building a Positive Change Together
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Melissa Meadow
The Modern Mortician
Website: www.themodernmortician.com
IG: the_modern_mortician
FB: The Modern Mortician
TikTok: the_modern_mortician
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