S4E20 - End-of-Life Care at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Deanna Cochran

In this moving and wide-ranging conversation, host Claire O’Berry sits down with mentor and trailblazer Deanna Cochran, RN, hospice nurse and bestselling author, to explore the current challenges — and extraordinary possibilities — in end-of-life care. Together, they discuss the growing gaps in U.S. healthcare, the power of early planning, and how end-of-life doulas can help families long before hospice. Deanna shares the deeply personal story of her father’s end-of-life journey and why community-based models like compassionate communities and doula-led neighborhood networks may be the most effective solution for the future.  Topics covered: End-of-life care systems: Australia vs. U.S. The role and training of end-of-life doulas Building community and compassionate care networks What families really need in the pre-hospice stage Why mentorship and collaboration are critical for doulas Deanna’s book:  Accompanying the Dying: Practical, Heart-Centered Wisdom for End-of-Life Doulas and Healthcare AdvocatesLearn more: CareDoula® Education https://caredoulaeducation.com/ Earlier Podcast with Deanna Cochran: https://dyingyourway.com/podcast-item/rn-reclaiming-community-centered-death-care-with-deanna-cochran/ Explore Dying Your Way End of Life Training: https://www.dyingyourway.com/eol-training 📬 Connect with Us: 💻 Website: https://dyingyourway.com 📧 Contact: [email protected] 📱 Instagram: @dyingyourway 🗣️ Leave a comment, submit a topic, or tell us your story! 🙏 Support the Podcast: ✅ Subscribe — It’s free! 💬 Leave a review or comment 🔗 Share this episode with someone who needs it 👍 Hit that like button to help others find this space Take a deep breath, hold your loved ones close, and remember: You can die your way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.