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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 48 MIN

How to Be a Companion on the End of Life Journey

from The Heart of Hospice Podcast · host Helen Bauer BSN RN CHPN

End of Life Doula Tracy Chalmers is dedicated to helping others find the beauty and healing that so often exists alongside the pain at end of life.  In her doula work, she companions the dying with a focus on gentle dying.  Tracy is also an end of life educator and a hospice volunteer.  Her book The Nature of the Journey is a guidebook for caregivers who are walking with their Person through their final journey with acceptance, empathy, connection, and presence.  As a hospice vigil volunteer, Tracy has sat at the bedside for people who would otherwise die alone.  She believes dying is a social event and drawing support from others enhances the experience for the dying, family members and caregivers.   Connect with EOL Doula Tracy Chalmers: Website for End-of-Life Doula Association of Canada Social media:  Facebook   LinkedIn   Instagram Purchase your copy of The Nature of the Journey at Amazon or Indigo  Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to [email protected]. Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible.  And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help.  It’s easy to connect by phone or video. You can book a 30-Minute Navigation Session for just $45 if you’re starting to talk about end of life care.  A 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95 provides for an in-depth discussion, and allows for up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.  Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website:  theheartofhospice.com Social media:  Facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   YouTube Email:  [email protected] More podcast episodes:  The Heart of Hospice Podcast

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