EP 71 – Ease with Death with Darnell Lamont Walker

To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/k5HSjPI2yH4   What is a death doula? How can we reduce the fear and resistance to death and truly celebrate life? How can we prepare for death and create ease at the end of life and beyond?   In this wondrous and enlightening episode Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, host Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with filmmaker, explorer, and Emmy-nominated television writer Darnell Lamont Walker. This hilarious, inspirational and laugher-filled conversation will introduce you to the many nuances of dying, death, and beyond and how we can embrace and prepare for all of this with presence, joy, and a sense of celebration.   In this episode: Darnell’s early life experiences with death Death doula Birth doula Death in different cultures Reducing fear The logistics of death Preparing for death Regrets at the end of life Funerals Celebrating life Obituaries and eulogies Graveyards Epitaph Mediumship and messages Spirits End of life How plant medicines can assist   Resources mentioned in this episode: Darnell’s Website: https://darnellwalker.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/hello.darnell May Angelou Love Liberates Video: https://youtu.be/d7dxnQQEpXs   About Darnell: Darnell Lamont Walker is a filmmaker, explorer, and Emmy-nominated television writer whose goal is to continue to support communities around the world through the building of safe spaces for healing and joy.    “You can go peacefully and know everything is going to be ok.” – Darnell   Would you like to continue this conversation and connect with other people who are interested in exploring these topics? Please join us on our Facebook group! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/kaleidoscopeofpossibilitiespodcast/)   About your host: Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the new book, What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? For more information on Dr. Adriana, her sessions and classes, please visit: https://adrianapopescu.org/ To find her new book please visit: https://whatifyourenot.com/ To learn about her new trauma treatment center Firebird Healing, please visit the website: https://www.firebird-healing.com/   You can also follow her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrAdrianaPopescu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrianapopescu/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrAdrianaP Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriana-popescu-ph-d-03793 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dradrianapopescu Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflL0zScRAZI3mEnzb6viVA Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/kaleidoscopepossibilities TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dradrianapopescu?   Disclaimer: This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Adriana Popescu and her guests. The content expressed therein should not be taken as psychological or medical advice. The content here is for informational or entertainment purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any medical or treatment questions. This website or podcast is not to be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing “standard of care” in any legal sense or as a basis for legal proceedings or expert witness testimony. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content in no way establishes a client-therapist relationship.