EP 79 Conscious Dying and Personalized End-of-Life Care

In this deeply illuminating conversation, Conscious Dying Coach Laurie Reese joins me to explore how we can approach the end of life with intention, creativity, and a profound sense of personal agency.Laurie brings over 15 years of experience as a Household Manager and Personal Assistant supporting vibrant seniors and families through major life transitions. Her compassionate philosophy — “I walk beside people, not ahead of them” — guides everything she does, from managing daily household needs to helping individuals design a meaningful and personalized end-of-life experience.Together, we explore:What led Laurie from the entertainment industry and private estate management into conscious dying workWhat a Conscious Dying Coach / end-of-life doula actually doesHow creativity, environment, and personal values shape a meaningful end-of-life experienceHow to grieve while still living — and why anticipatory grief mattersHow hiring support for everyday tasks allows families to be fully present during a loved one’s final chapterThe importance of envisioning your ideal death and planning with dignity and clarityWhat Laurie has learned from walking beside people through life’s biggest transitionHow she is thriving, growing, and living with purpose at this stage of lifeLaurie’s work reminds us that we can design our final chapter with as much care, love, and presence as any other milestone. And that aging — and dying — can be approached with empowerment, choice, and grace.To learn more about Laurie and her extraordinary work, please connect with her on LinkedIn here.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.Looking for a few simple ways to age well? Here are two products I use and genuinely recommend:🚶‍♀️ Favorite Walking Pad – I use it almost every day while watching my favorite shows. It's quiet, easy to store, and makes getting more steps simple and enjoyable.🥤 Favorite Protein Powder – Getting enough protein becomes even more important as we age. This is my go-to because it's easy to digest, delivers 25g of protein per serving, and supports healthy muscles and bones.Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourageSPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact throug...