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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 1H 5M

Being with Death, Being with Life: with Darnell Lamont Walker

from All the Grief · host Rebecca Luttrell & Andrea Giron Mathern

Darnell Lamont Walker returns to All the Grief in celebration of his new book, Never Can Say Goodbye - The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End. Darnell shares his journey as a death doula along with his deep belief that we all hold this capacity. Exploring his early conversations about death with his grandmother, and the life changing loss of a young friend, Darnell offers his experiences to share how awareness of our mortality can help us live fully. Andrea and Rebecca’s conversation with Darnell includes normalizing death talk, creating meaningful end-of-life experiences, and living with intention. Listen now for Darnell’s insights on living authentically, embracing mortality, and telling the full story of our lives and loved ones. Find DarnellNever Can Say Goodbye - The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End (Book) - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/never-can-say-goodbye-darnell-lamont-walker?variant=43823067889698Instagram - https://instagram.com/darnellwalkerTwitter - https://twitter.com/darnellwalkerWebsite - https://darnellwalker.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/darnellwalkerInstagram - https://instagram.com/darnellwalkerKeywordsdeath doula, grief, mortality, living fully, end-of-life, mental health, storytelling, peace, life lessons mortality, storytelling, authenticity, healing, grief, life lessons, honesty, family, legacy, self-awarenessResourcesNever Can Say Goodbye - The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End (Book) - https://www.harpercollins.com/products/never-can-say-goodbye-darnell-lamont-walker?variant=43823067889698Support for Grief and End-of-Life Care - https://hospice.org4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman - https://www.amazon.com/4000-Weeks-Time-Management-Mortals/dp/0593183230The Power of Storytelling in Healing (Article) - https://www.healingstory.com

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