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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 47 MIN

Talking About Death, Grief & Love with Death Doula, Britna Saverse

from Heavens to Betsy: Let's Talk Midlife · host Betsy Ronel

In this episode, Death Doula Britna Saverese aka Dallas Death Doula joins us for a deeply human conversation about end-of-life planning, not as something morbid, but as something rooted in love, relationships, family, and how we move through grief.We talk about:Celebrating the passing of a loved one through a meaningful celebration of lifeMaking end-of-life plans on your terms so your family isn’t left guessingHow conversations about death can feel open, honest, and even comfortingNavigating grief as a family, and why roles matter during lossBritna shares her work as a “Deaducator,” the role of Death Cafés, and how families can move through grief with more clarity, intention, and connection.Because this conversation isn’t really about death; it’s about love, relationships, family, and grief. It’s about how we honor a life, support each other through grief, and stay connected through loss and remembrance.End-of-life planning is about love, relationships, family, and grief. It’s about creating a celebration of life that reflects who you are, protecting your family, and honoring the relationships that matter most.Planning ahead is about love, relationships, family, and grief.It’s a final act of care, giving your family clarity, easing their grief, and leaving behind a thoughtful, personal celebration of life instead of confusion.Britna Savarese aka Dallas Death Doula is a professional Death Doula. She holds Death Cafes and is a Deaducator. Learn more about Britna here. Britna is a certified death doula trained through Going With Grace, a funeral experience designer, and a proud deaducator and public speaker. She is the co-founder of Deaducation Academy and Death Collective North Texas (DCNTX), on a mission to normalize conversations around death and make them something people actually want to show up for. Britna is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, especially passionate about supporting queer folks, polycules, and nontraditional families in making sure their people, their love, and their wishes are honored, fully and without compromise.To learn more about Death Cafes look here. Heavens to Betsy: Let's Talk MidlifeMidlife women, women over 40, women over 50, single moms, and widows podcast is the go-to for dating, relationships, divorce, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, self-improvement, mental health, and personal growth advice. If you want midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship tips, divorce strategies, empowerment tools, and personal growth insights, you’ve found your new favorite podcast. Women over 40 and women over 50 will love Betsy’s take on midlife reinvention, self-awareness, empowerment, career pivots, menopause, perimenopause, mental wellness, personal finance literacy, and self-improvement.Follow, stream every Tuesday to thrive through midlife challenges, dating adventures, relationship struggles, divorce transitions, career pivots, empowerment journeys, menopause, perimenopause, and personal growth.Because better midlife advice, dating guidance, relationship skills, empowerment strategies, career pivots, menopause insight, perimenopause support, and personal growth tools create stronger women, stronger relationships, and stronger lives.

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