Systems and Saying Goodbyes: Disrupting Death with Cindy Lang

“And through both experiences, what became clear to me is that systems do not only determine access to death, they shape how families are able to show up for one another before and after it.” Kathy and Keri-Lyn are privileged to share this special February episode in which guest Cindy Lang recounts her story of the important work she does and the loss of two beloved people in her family.  Cindy J. Lang, RSW is a grief and life-transition specialist, registered social worker, and ontological coach in private practice living in Calgary, AB. She supports individuals, families, leaders, and organizations navigating all forms of loss and major life disruption. Her work is shaped by both professional practice and lived experience. Cindy has accompanied loved ones through serious illness, anticipated loss, and death. Cindy also mentors leaders and teams in developing grief-informed communication and more compassionate workplace cultures. Cindy's work is grounded in an understanding that we often care deeply and still feel tender and uncertain in the presence of grief, in ourselves and with one another. She creates spaces rooted in compassion and an understanding of grief as a shared human experience. You can find out more about Cindy and her work at: www.cindyjlang.com Music for Disrupting Death was created by the ever-lovely Sarah McInnis. Sarah is a music therapist, a songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist and End-of-Life Doula. In 2021, Sarah began The Legacy Song Project, writing original songs for folks at the end-of-life, and for folks who have lost loved ones. To learn more about Sarah, visit her website https://sarahmcinnis.com. This episode of Disrupting Death was produced by Keri-Lyn Durant.