Unveiling Samhain Ancestral Veneration and the Anderson Feri Tradition

Exploring Grief Beyond Belief: Navigating Secular Grief in a Spiritual World

Release Date: 10/12/2023

Description: I'd love to hear from you! Send me a text message.Join me, Traci Arieli, end-of-life doula and founder of Comforting Closure, as I delve into an essential and often overlooked perspective on grief. In this episode, I talk with Rebecca Hensler, the founder of Grief Beyond Belief. Rebecca shares her personal journey of loss & her mission to support atheists during their grieving process. Whether you're seeking secular support during a personal loss or want to better understand grief from a non-religious perspective, this episode is for you. Like, share, and subscribe for more insightful conversations on aging, death, and grieving. Grief Beyond Belief: http://griefbeyondbelief.org/ For those inspired by Rebecca’s work and looking to connect or contribute to Grief Beyond Belief, http://griefbeyondbelief.org/support-us/donate/ Comforting Closure: https://www.comfortingclosure.com #GriefBeyondBelief #SecularGrief #Grief #EndOfLifeDoula #DeathDoula

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Beyond Fear: Understanding and Comfort in the Final Journey

Release Date: 03/21/2024

Description: I'd love to hear from you! Send me a text message.In this episode of Comforting Closure – Conversations with a Death Doula, Traci Arieli, an end-of-life doula, talks with Gabby Jimenez, a hospice nurse, end-of-life doula, educator, and author. This episode, titled 'Beyond Fear: Understanding and Comfort in the Final Journey,' aims to demystify the end-of-life process, addressing the fears and uncertainties many face. Gabby shares her extensive experience and insights into the physical and emotional experiences of the dying, the importance of supportive care, and how to approach the final days with compassion and understanding. Whether you're facing these challenges personally, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to understand more about this inevitable part of life, this episode offers guidance and reassurance. To connect with Gabby Jimenez, visit https://www.thehospiceheart.net/. To connect with Traci Arieli, visit https://www.comfortingclosure.com.  #EndOfLifeDoula #DeathDoula #Hospice #EndOfLife 

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Creating Honoring Spaces: The Art and Practice of Death Care

Release Date: 03/28/2024

Description: I'd love to hear from you! Send me a text message.In this episode of "Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula," host Traci Arieli joins Trina Wacasey, the founder of Creating Honoring Spaces, to discuss the changing practice of death care. Discover how she creates personal, compassionate end-of-life environments that honor the departed's journey while also supporting the healing process of those left behind. From the innovative Mini Mobile Suite to the importance of green burials, this discussion provides insight into the possibilities for honoring our loved ones respectfully and compassionately.  Join us as we explore the importance of family involvement and the sustainable methods that are shaping the future of death care.  To reach Trina Wacasey, visit https://www.creatinghonoringspaces.com/. To reach Traci Arieli, visit https://www.comfortingclosure.com/.  #DeathDoula #EndOfLifeCare #EndOfLifeDoula #DeathCare 

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From Compassion to Calling: The Road to Becoming a Death Doula

Release Date: 03/07/2024

Description: I'd love to hear from you! Send me a text message.Welcome to another episode, hosted by Traci Arieli, founder of Comforting Closure and a dedicated end-of-life doula. In this episode, we are joined by special guest End-of-Life Doula.  Episode Highlights: Understanding the role and responsibilities of a death doula. Insights into the training and certification process for aspiring death doulas. Discussion of the essential skills and emotional intelligence required in this field. Personal stories and experiences from both Traci and Rae that illuminate the journey of becoming a death doula. About Our Guest: Rae Gutierrez, a recently certified death doula, brings a fresh perspective to the conversation, discussing her path to this career and the challenges and rewards she has encountered. Connect with Us: Traci Arieli: www.comfortingclosure.com Rae Gutierrez: www.crossingtolight.com We encourage your questions and comments! Please feel free to share your thoughts below or reach out to us directly.  If you find this episode valuable, please like, share, and subscribe for more insightful discussions on end-of-life care. Your support is greatly appreciated. 

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Brenda Reads Near Death Experiences

Release Date: 09/01/2020

Authors: Brenda

Description: Comforting readings of near death experience stories from the Near Death Experience Research Foundation website archives.

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How I DOula.. w/Death Doula Eniyah K.

Release Date: 08/12/2020

Authors: Honey

Description: Welcome to “How I DOula”! Here, we’ll dig into my Death care diary & discuss my personal experiences and opinions as an End of Life Doula, topics surrounding Death-care, Doula work of all specializations and more! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatidoula/support

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Ask a Death Doula

Release Date: 08/20/2020

Authors: Suzanne B. O’Brien RN

Description: Ask a Death Doula with experienced hospice and oncology nurse, Suzanne B. O’Brien RN is a platform to empower, heal and inspire people through brining back the sacred awareness of death and all that it teaches us about life.This podcast is to help people accept death as a natural part of life and provide a safe space to learn about the subject openly. This education is for family caregivers wanting to learn how to care for those at the end of life and is packed with invaluable information for professional Death Doulas.Death is a natural part of life, and understanding it can help us to live our lives more fully. By facing the reality of death, we can gain a better understanding of our own existence and find meaning in life. When we come to terms with death, we can turn our fear into a source of strength and courage.Ultimately, learning about death can help us to live more meaningful lives by giving us perspective on what really matters in life. By coming to terms with mortality, we g

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Closure: The Podcast That Never Ends

Release Date: 08/12/2020

Authors: Closure: The Podcast That Never Ends

Description: Closure: The Podcast That Never Ends is a weekly look into the idea of closure and if it really exists. Comedian Eli Olsberg and guests discuss major and minor events in their lives, everything from death to break ups to ghosting, and how they've found closure.

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Zen Den Storytime

Release Date: 03/30/2021

Authors: Micheal Brown

Description: Comforting Connections through stories and conversations

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Living with Death

Release Date: 08/24/2020

Authors: Gerald Lee Jordan, MBA, MEd, MCouns

Description: We discuss topics related to death and dying, from a death doula perspective - from initial counselling to farewell ceremonies (and beyond to supporting families and friends grieving).

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Balefire Review

Release Date: 12/23/2021

Authors: Madison

Description: Here you'll find chats about death things as well as recorded sessions with clients to satisfy curiosity and answer questions about my work.I am trained as a death doula and I help people with multiple things around death. Mostly, I help millennials make sense of their lives after a significant death has occurred, transforming their grief and confusion into inspiration to live lives they love.

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What happened to Mommy?

Release Date: 09/05/2020

Authors: Haley Lindsey

Description: This podcast is about the suspicious circumstances around my mother’s death. Hopefully, throughout this podcast I’ll gain some insight, help, and closure.

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To Doula or Don't

Release Date: 06/15/2021

Authors: Lauren Wendt

Description: How having a Doula will affect your birthing process. Plus an interview with a Doula and mother.

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Death and Tea

Release Date: 03/19/2021

Authors: Ryvyn (Cricket) Haley

Description: Talking about Death won't Kill you. Discussing our thoughts surrounding these markers in life will not only prepare you and your family for the inevitable but will make each day more precious. Chose to normalize these conversations with me as we explore Authors and leaders in the positive aging and death movements about care, death, and ancestor practices, beliefs, culture, rites, practices, and resources. Memento Mori... Cricket/Ryvyn is a Law Firm Manager in for an Elder Law firm, a Certified Elder Care Coordinator, Death Doula, amateur paranormal investigator. (Artwork by @scout_w_)

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The Be.Side Project

Release Date: 04/02/2021

Authors: Sarit Wishnevski

Description: Two years ago I trained as a Death Doula and it wasn't until recently that I realized I'm missing the knowledge about what my religion, Judaism, has to offer around dying. When death is imminent what rituals and wisdom can the Jewish tradition provide? Listen in on conversations with incredible people and join me in shifting how we perceive and talk about dying. besideproject.substack.com

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Let’s Talk About Death

Release Date: 08/15/2021

Authors: Shane Aswind

Description: A weekly podcast about death, dying, and preparing for the end of life. Shane Ashwind, a certified death doula and end of life holistic practitioner leads you through topics such as the mysticism of dying, grief and loss, and anxieties that accompany the end of life. Each month special guests will be featured as well to discuss their experiences with death.

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