#28 Tiffany Johnson: Death Doula + Founder of We Too Shall Pass

As an end of life resource guide, doula, ceremonialist, willow casket weaver and founder of We Too Shall Pass, Tiffany Johnson fosters tenderness, grace, and expertise in addressing end of life needs. With a core belief in dignity, her mission is to empower individuals to craft their unique end-of-life journey and to offer solace for the dying and their loved ones. She is passionate about staying informed on trends and sharing a spectrum of end-of-life care and planning options. She collaborates with clients to articulate and honor their wishes and legacy. Her history set the foundation for her passion to serve those navigating life’s twilight with compassion. Not everyone is lucky enough to hold space with a dying family member or friend. But we all need to talk about death because it’s inevitable that “We Too Shall Pass.” Being prepared for (the best we can) and planning our death, gives us dignity and autonomy. In this episode, Kelley and Tiffany discuss their experience of the death of their dad’s and the importance of ceremony and rituals, her love for art, gardening, casket weaving, and her plans to open the first Illinois social model hospice home, ‘Wally’s Hearth’ named after her dad. Tiffany recently helped pass “Deb’s Law” authorizing a qualified patient with a terminal disease to request that a physician prescribe aid-in-dying medication that will allow the patient to end the patient's life in a peaceful manner.Johnson was recently featured in the Chicago Sun-Times: ‘Death doula’ provides comfort and support to the terminally ill on their final journey by Stefano Esposito. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kelleykitley.substack.com