What Is A Death Doula?

06/02/2024 35 min Episodio 34

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Episode 34: What Is A Death Doula? - features Experienced Death Doula, Kacie Gikonyo, discussing her role in end-of-life care.Episode Summary:This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Kacie Gikonyo, a dedicated death doula who provides support, comfort, and guidance to individuals and their families during the end-of-life process. Kacie shares her insights into the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of death doula work, emphasizing the importance of creating a peaceful and dignified end-of-life experience.Listen as Kacie explains the role of a death doula and the impact this service has on those facing the end of life.In this episode we discuss:00:28 - Introducing Kacie Gikonyo01:40 - Becoming a Death Doula07:41 - Services Provided15:26 - Difficult Conversations & Emotions21:37 - Challenges Faced26:10 - Perspective on Life and Death29:10 - Resources32:53 - Supporting Others34:16 - ConclusionResources:Kacie's LinkedInKacie's WebsiteDeath Doula CollectiveThis episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music here.