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Feb 6, 2024 35 min

What Is A Death Doula?

from Simple Questions Podcast Hosted by Dylan Carnahan

Episode 34: What Is A Death Doula? - features Experienced Death Doula, Kacie Gikonyo, discussing her role in end-of-life care. Episode Summary: This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Kacie Gikonyo, a dedicated death doula who provides support, comfort, and guidance to individuals and their families during the end-of-life process. Kacie shares her insights into the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of death doula work, emphasizing the importance of creating a peaceful and dignified end-of-life experience. Listen as Kacie explains the role of a death doula and the impact this service has on those facing the end of life. In this episode we discuss: 00:28 - Introducing Kacie Gikonyo 01:40 - Becoming a Death Doula 07:41 - Services Provided 15:26 - Difficult Conversations & Emotions 21:37 - Challenges Faced 26:10 - Perspective on Life and Death 29:10 - Resources 32:53 - Supporting Others 34:16 - Conclusion Resources: Kacie's LinkedIn Kacie's Website Death Doula Collective This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music here.

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