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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 45 MIN

What to Expect When a Loved One Is Dying: A Compassionate Guide for Caregivers - EP 222

from Caregiver Relief Podcast · host Caregiver Relief

In this episode, host Diane Carbo, RN, welcomes Jamila Gubbels, a registered nurse and death doula from Tender Presence. Together, they strip away the clinical coldness of end-of-life care to help caregivers understand the dying process not as a medical crisis, but as a sacred, natural transition.https://www.caregiverrelief.com/what-to-expect-when-a-loved-one-is-dying-a-compassionate-guide-for-caregivers-with-jamila-gubbels-episode-222✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:🌸 How death, like birth, possesses its own natural rhythm and beauty.📉 The truth about a fading appetite and why feeding tubes can complicate the natural dying process.🫁 How to navigate alarming but normal changes like irregular breathing and the "death rattle" without panicking.🤍 When to involve a death doula to help map out your loved one's values, legacy, and life celebrations.🛑 How to shift from "doing" medical tasks to simply "being" present with your loved one. Take a deep breath and listen in for the comfort, validation, and clarity you deserve right now.

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