2. Navigating End-of-Life: Honoring Life and Love with Colette Reuter

Beginning with the end. In this episode of 'The Spiritual Uplevel Podcast', host Jeri Cristine interviews Colette Reuter, creator of the workshop 'Compassionate Caregiving: Navigating End of Life Support'. Colette shares her profound experience caring for her ex-husband in his final months, insights from her book, 'Setting His Soul Free: A Family Love Story', and the emotional and spiritual journey through caregiving. Colette discusses the importance of self-care for caregivers, the evolving role of death midwifery, and how facing mortality can transform perspectives on life. This episode provides a deeply moving and honest discussion about love, loss, and the sacredness of end-of-life care.    00:00 Introduction to the Spiritual Uplevel Podcast  00:28 Meet Our Host, Jeri Cristine  00:47 Interview with Colette Reuter  02:24 Colette's Spiritual Journey Begins  03:40 Jeri's Journey and Podcast Purpose  04:14 Facing the Fear of Death  07:09 The Taboo of Death in Modern Culture  08:06 Colette's Experience with Death Midwifery  09:02 A Family Love Story: Setting His Soul Free  19:35 The Emotional Toll of Caregiving  22:17 A Christmas Eve Awakening  23:21 A Peaceful Passing  24:41 Honoring His Memory  25:34 The Sacredness of the Moment  26:20 Preparing the Body  29:01 Caregiving Insights  38:20 Reflecting on Mortality  41:19 The Role of a Death Midwife  44:07 Final Thoughts and Resources Connect with Us Jeri Cristine @jericristinecoaching www.jericristinecoaching.com Colette Reuter www.colettereuter.com