Death Doulas - Episode 3

Episode 3 of the The Dead Desk podcast, hosted by Preston Wickersham, titled "Death Doulas - Episode 3" was published on December 24, 2021 and runs 34 minutes.

December 24, 2021 ·34m · The Dead Desk

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Summary

"Death doula" may sound like a scary title, but it's quite the opposite. Doulas are kindhearted people who help others during the end-of-life transition with practical assistance born from centuries of real-world wisdom. Suzanne O'Brien, founder of Doulagivers and a doula herself, joins the show to talk about her experiences working in hospice, people's most common deathbed regrets, and the surprising magic that can happen in our final moments.

Episode Description

"Death doula" may sound like a scary title, but it's quite the opposite. Doulas are kindhearted people who help others during the end-of-life transition with practical assistance born from centuries of real-world wisdom. Suzanne O'Brien, founder of Doulagivers and a doula herself, joins the show to talk about her experiences working in hospice, people's most common deathbed regrets, and the surprising magic that can happen in our final moments.

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