EPISODE · Feb 6, 2024 · 28 MIN
How to Hold A Death Cafe to Start Your Death Doula Business
from Ask a Death Doula · host Suzanne B. O’Brien RN
Embracing Life's Final Chapter: The Rise of Death Cafes and Starting a Death Doula Business Ever wondered how the contemplation of mortality could enrich your life? Join me, Suzanne O'Brien, as I lead you through the enlightening world of Death Cafes and reveal the secret to starting a Death Doula business. We embark on a journey from the inception of Death Cafes by Bernard Crettaz to their global spread, thanks to John Underwood's vision. I'll share my personal experience of launching a Death Cafe in Millerton, New York, a place where profound community dialogues about death led to an unexpected deepening of life's appreciation. Discover how these unique gatherings create a nurturing environment where the taboo of death is explored and embraced, paving the way for meaningful conversations and community bonds. In the second act of our meaningful conversation, I take you behind the scenes of building a Death Doula practice, offering practical advice and heartfelt insights from my own transition from hospice nurse to creating a comprehensive end-of-life care program. I touch on the essence of being prepared, the intensity of supporting a family in their moment of need, and the importance of having a solid resource list. You will hear how Death Cafes can be a cornerstone for growth, both personally and professionally, for those in the Death Doula vocation. I conclude with the inspiring tale of how an accidental step led to the formation of a global community of practitioners, encouraging you to heed the call to service and experience the profound fulfillment it brings. We dive into: (00:30 - 01:59) The Global Movement of Death Cafes (05:57 - 08:06) Death Cafes and Death Doulas' Importance (11:00 - 11:49) Death Doula Platform Building (17:04 - 18:14) Building Business and Serving Community We want to hear from you!!! If you found this podcast helpful, Please Rate, Review, & Follow so we can reach more people. Links mentioned in this episode: Doulagivers Institute The NEXT Free Level 1 End of Life Doula Training Registration LINK The NEXT Free Doulagivers Discovery Webinar The FREE Doulagivers Universal Life Mastery Masterclass (ULM) 80-90% of a positive end of life depends on these two things: Knowing the basic skills on how to care for someone at the end of life and planning ahead - and BOTH Doulagivers Institute is giving you for FREE! Access them Below! Making your wishes known is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your loved ones. Download The Doulagivers 9 Choice Advance Directive now! It's FREE! More about what we do at Doulagivers Institute - Click here!
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In this podcast episode, Suzanne O’Brien discusses the concept of Death Cafes and the process of starting a Death Doula business. Death Cafes, originated by Bernard Crettaz and popularized by John Underwood, are gatherings where people discuss death in a comfortable setting, often over tea and cake. Suzanne explains how these events can help communities address the taboo topic of death, providing education and support, and how they also serve as a foundation for building a Death Doula business. She shares practical tips for death doulas, such as being prepared with resources and offering free consultations. Suzanne recounts her own journey from a hospice nurse to creating a global community of death doulas and emphasizes the fulfillment found in serving others at the end of life. The episode also provides insights into how to effectively host a Death Cafe and grow a compassionate enterprise around death guidance.
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