Season 4 Episode 1: Let’s Talk About Death, Dying, and What Really Matters

In the opening episode, I reintroduce myself to a larger audience and share my personal story: the bittersweet path from caring for my parents to becoming an end of life doula. I cover plans for upcoming episodes that will openly discuss grief, caregiving, gifts unique to end of life and the raw beauty of supporting someone through their final chapter. I want to freely give my knowledge that has supported so many patients and family members with the hope it is an appetizer to dig deeper.

But more than anything, I want to meet you where you are, listen to your concerns and create a safe environment to be real—a place where we can talk honestly about death, dying, and what it means to live well until the very end. Through your comments and feedback, we can support each other to learn and grow.

Some things haven’t changed:

We’re still passionate about death literacy—because understanding death helps us all make better choices.
We’re still committed to real talk about all stages of a chronic progressive illness and the complexities of caregiving.
And we’re more focused than ever on building community—because no one should navigate end-of-life alone.
You’ll hear more this season about the changing healthcare landscape, the role of death doulas, and the quiet revolution of people like you choosing to engage with this essential conversation.

Whether you’re a long-time follower or just finding us—welcome back.

This podcast is for you.