From Bartender to Death Doula: The Power of Presence at Life's End | Gina Economopoulos

What does it take to transform death from your greatest fear into your sacred calling?In this deeply moving conversation, certified end-of-life doula Gina Economopoulos shares her extraordinary journey from bartender to nun to helping others transition peacefully from this life to the next. After watching her mother die at age 23 without faith or hope—an experience she describes as "pure hell"—Gina embarked on a spiritual odyssey that would eventually lead her to discover her true calling.Gina opens up about:• The moment she realized she could help others die with dignity and peace• What happens at the bedside when heaven "opens up" • Why Mother Teresa's words on dignity shaped her entire ministry• Her 12 years in the convent and what led to her unexpected departure• Losing her fiancé one month before their wedding and finding sobriety• The power of presence over perfect words when someone is dying• Stories of peaceful deaths and bedside conversions• Why hearing is the last sense to go—and what to say in those final momentsThis isn't just about death—it's about discovering that the kingdom of heaven is within us right now, and that sometimes our deepest wounds become our greatest gifts to others.Connect with Gina:Website: https://www.ginaecon.com/Book: "Shake The Dust Off Your Feet and Walk: Faith, Sobriety, Self-Discovery, and Healing - A Memoir" (Available on Amazon)📖 Download a FREE chapter of Gina's book at https://www.ginaecon.com/---👍🔔 If this conversation touched your heart, please like, subscribe, and share. Your support helps us bring more meaningful conversations to light.#EndOfLife #Faith #Grief #Hospice #DeathDoula #Sobriety #Healing #SpiritualJourney #HopeThanks for joining us for this podcast! For more information on counseling, resources, and more, go to samaritanswell.com​. You can also email us questions to cover on the podcast at [email protected]. What part of this episode hit home for you? Comment below or email us: we would love to hear from you!Stay connected:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaritanswell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samaritanswelldallasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/samaritan%E2%80%99s-well/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samaritanswellcounseling?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcWe also value your feedback, so please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Free Relationship "Talk Time" Guide: https://samaritanswell.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/talk-time-guideMusic from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/featherlightLicense code: GAUXTZHWAYJROEFLMusic from Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/all-i-needLicense code: LQFV9XYEQIWRJLNT