“Why Talking About Death Makes Living Sweeter:” My Talk With End-of-Life Doula Larissa Hall Carlson

Send us Fan MailWhat if facing death could actually help us live more fully? In this heartfelt and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Larissa Hall Carlson, an end-of-life doula, mindfulness teacher, and wellness guide, to explore how opening up about mortality can make life richer, more peaceful, and more meaningful.Larissa shares what it truly means to be an end-of-life doula—a compassionate guide who supports individuals and families through the dying process with presence, comfort, and dignity. From creating sacred space and facilitating honest conversations to helping people find closure and peace, end-of-life doulas bring mindfulness and grace to one of life’s most profound transitions.Together, we talk about how learning to face death head-on can soften fear, deepen gratitude, and remind us what really matters. Larissa offers insights from her years of guiding others at the threshold of life and how those lessons can inspire us to live more intentionally right now.If you’ve ever been curious about death work, grief, or how mindfulness can help us navigate loss and impermanence, this episode offers comfort, wisdom, and a surprising sense of joy.🎧 Join us for a tender, eye-opening conversation about mortality, presence, and how talking about death just might make living sweeter.Support the showThanks for listening! Please leave a comment and share with your freinds. Also, follow my IG page for updates on the All In My Head Podcast!IG: @allinmyhead_podcast