EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 1H 8M
You Only Get One Death. Helen Wants to Help You Plan.
from Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl · host Jeannine Luby
As my guest this week puts it, people are becoming more "death curious" these days. Nicole Kidman is training to be a death doula after she was affected by her mother's death in 2024.I admit that my curiosity has been sparked by the death of my father just a month ago, which led me to seek out my guest this week: Helen Dunkle of Pinnacle Doula Services. Helen and I have a tender conversation about my family's experience guiding my father's care and handling end-of-life moments; Helen explains the role of the death doula (aka end-of-life doula) and her experience losing her father to the same illness my father had. We also explore the idea of medical assistance in dying and signs from loved ones after they have passed away. I believe this conversation can benefit just about everyone. Learn more about Helen's services at Pinnacle's website. Share your thoughts about this conversation with Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook or Instagram. I am full of gratitude for my amazing podcast sponsors Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn and Healthy Lifestyle Management with Lisa Rigau. Gabby is a gifted creator who takes existing fabric and creates one-of-a-kind items like bucket hats, bags, arty monster dolls and more. Visit ReinventedThreads.com to learn where you can find Gabby in June, July and August and be sure to follow Reinvented Threads on Facebook and Instagram to see Gabby's amazing creations. Lisa is a knowledgeable, calming presence who leads mindfulness meditation and offers a host of wellness services that support the pillars of wellness to help people live healthier lives. Visit EatBreatheMoveLive.com to sign up for monthly emails and learn more. If you would like to support Jeannine and this podcast with a $25 anniversary sponsorship "Cheers to Five Years" or learn about podcast sponsorship packages for entrepreneurs and businesses, message [email protected]. Please know that you can also support the podcast by sharing the show with a friend or foe and by writing a review or clicking on five stars. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.
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As my guest this week puts it, people are becoming more "death curious" these days. Nicole Kidman is training to be a death doula after she was affected by her mother's death in 2024.I admit that my curiosity has been sparked by the death of my father just a month ago, which led me to seek out my guest this week: Helen Dunkle of Pinnacle Doula Services. Helen and I have a tender conversation about my family's experience guiding my father's care and handling end-of-life moments; Helen explains the role of the death doula (aka end-of-life doula) and her experience losing her father to the same illness my father had. We also explore the idea of medical assistance in dying and signs from loved ones after they have passed away. I believe this conversation can benefit just about everyone. Learn more about Helen's services at Pinnacle's website. Share your thoughts about this conversation with Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook or Instagram. I am full of gratitude for my amazing podcast sponsors Reinvented Threads with Gabby Lynn and Healthy Lifestyle Management with Lisa Rigau. Gabby is a gifted creator who takes existing fabric and creates one-of-a-kind items like bucket hats, bags, arty monster dolls and more. Visit ReinventedThreads.com to learn where you can find Gabby in June, July and August and be sure to follow Reinvented Threads on Facebook and Instagram to see Gabby's amazing creations. Lisa is a knowledgeable, calming presence who leads mindfulness meditation and offers a host of wellness services that support the pillars of wellness to help people live healthier lives. Visit EatBreatheMoveLive.com to sign up for monthly emails and learn more. If you would like to support Jeannine and this podcast with a $25 anniversary sponsorship "Cheers to Five Years" or learn about podcast sponsorship packages for entrepreneurs and businesses, message [email protected]. Please know that you can also support the podcast by sharing the show with a friend or foe and by writing a review or clicking on five stars. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.
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