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EPISODE · Oct 10, 2025 · 51 MIN

Suzanne O'Brien Reflects On 20 Years Serving The Dying

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

Suzanne O’Brien has spent the last 20 years serving the dying, and supporting the ones who serve at the bedside.  As a hospice nurse and founder of Doula Givers, she finds purpose and meaning in working with patients at end of life.  After working most of her nursing career in oncology and hospice, Suzanne saw the gaps in care for people with advanced diseases. This led to the creation of the award-winning program  DoulaGivers: End of Life  End of Life Doula Training, Eldercare Doula Training, and Doulagiver Care Consultant Training.   Today, Suzanne has combined her years of training, education, and experience to create The Doulagivers® Institute for Higher Learning featuring the Doulagivers® Life Class and Wellness Membership. This membership was created to support people everywhere with the tools, education and mentorship they need to live their best, fullest, and healthiest life possible. Connect with Suzanne O’Brien Website: doulagivers.com Get free resources from DoulaGivers here. Read Suzanne’s blog here. Purchase your copy of The Good Death by Suzanne B. O’Brian at thegooddeathbook.com 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.  Whether you want to connect by phone or video, you can book a FREE 30-Minute Hospice Navigation Session, or a more in-depth 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95.  If you need to troubleshoot the care you’re already receiving, we’re here to answer your questions.  A 60-Minute Navigation Session by video call allows 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     Twitter    Instagram   LinkedIn Email:  [email protected] More podcast episodes:  The Heart of Hospice Podcast

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Suzanne O’Brien has spent the last 20 years serving the dying, and supporting the ones who serve at the bedside.  As a hospice nurse and founder of Doula Givers, she finds purpose and meaning in working with patients at end of life.  After working...

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