Why is death seen as a failure? It's a question worth asking, especially if we want to make conversations about serious illness and end-of-life care a little easier. Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform.
What is community deathcare? It's a question more people are asking, and one worth understanding. This clip offers a simple explanation. Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform.
Death is a social event. It's a simple statement, but it changes how we think about dying, caregiving, and the role of community. Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform.
Even in the darkest circumstances, people can still choose compassion, generosity, and care. This story from Brad Wolfe's family history is a powerful reminder of that. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/grief-and-community or on your favorite podcast platform.
When people talk about healing after loss, they often focus on just getting through it. But there can be more to it than that. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/grief-and-community or on your favorite podcast platform.
The conversations we avoid may be the ones that connect us most. Sometimes the quickest path to deeper connection starts with being honest about what hurts. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/grief-and-community or on your favorite podcast platform.
Most of us know the conversation we need to have. The hard part is starting it. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/grief-and-community or on your favorite podcast platform.
What gives people the strength to keep going through unimaginable circumstances? It's a question Brad Wolfe has been thinking about since childhood. Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform.
We can't live every day as if it's our last. But we also can't assume we'll always have more time. Finding that balance may change how we show up for the people we love. Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform.
We spend a lot of energy trying to avoid pain. But what if facing it could help us live more connected lives? Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform.
Do you need a death doula if you have hospice? They serve different roles, and doula support can begin long before hospice. It may even help families understand and access hospice sooner. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/death-doulas-healthcare
Watching someone you love die can be frightening. What you see during active dying may look more distressing than what they are experiencing. Keep them comfortable, stay close, and keep talking to them. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/death-doulas-healthcare
Healthcare professionals learn how to diagnose, treat, and save lives. But how much are they taught about death and dying? Kacie shares what she witnessed during more than a decade in healthcare. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/death-doulas-healthcare
When someone who is dying can no longer respond, what do you say? Kacie shares why she keeps talking, offering company, comfort, and reminders that they are loved and not alone. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/death-doulas-healthcare
When no one says that death may be approaching, families can be left unprepared. Honest conversations can give them time to understand what is happening and prepare for what may come. Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia
What if we learned about death before we experienced a major loss? Could age-appropriate death education help children grow into adults who are better prepared for death and grief? Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia
When someone is dying and terrified, presence matters. Kacie shares what it was like as a nurse to choose between required documentation and sitting beside a dying patient. Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia
Nobody wants to feel like they're competing with a ghost. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/ready-to-date-after-losing-a-spouse or on your favorite podcast platform.
Abel says his first date after losing his wife wasn't great. But the drive home told him something he needed to know. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/ready-to-date-after-losing-a-spouse or on your favorite podcast platform.
Abel was dating again after losing his wife, but he was still wearing his wedding ring around his neck. The woman he was dating eventually noticed. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/ready-to-date-after-losing-a-spouse or on your favorite podcast platform.
Thinking about dating again after losing a spouse? One challenge that doesn't get talked about enough is worrying about how other people will react. Watch the full episode now at https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/ready-to-date-after-losing-a-spouse or on your favorite podcast platform.
Abel told his wife she was welcome to date again if he died first. Her response was not what he expected. Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform.
Many people ask whether they're ready to date again. The better question is: what do you want your future to look like? Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform.
No one is really prepared for that first date after losing a spouse. You can think about it, worry about it, and wonder if you're ready. But sometimes the only way to find out is to sit across from another person. Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia
Can the end of life teach us how to live today? It's a question I think about often, both personally and professionally. Watch the full episode now at: https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/grief-bridging-differences
What if the answer to our biggest challenges is learning how to connect with one another more deeply? Watch the full episode now at: https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/grief-bridging-differences
One thing I've learned in end-of-life work is that some conversations aren't about finding an answer. They're about making space for what's authentic, even when it's uncomfortable. Watch the full episode now at: https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/grief-bridging-differences
Could our need to belong be dividing us? Take a listen and let me know what you think. Watch the full episode now at: https://www.comfortingclosure.com/post/grief-bridging-differences
As an end-of-life doula, I've learned that every person and every family has something to teach me. The moment I assume I already understand their experience is often the moment I stop learning. Episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform.
We often assume other people see the world the way we do. The challenge is recognizing that other people may see the same situation very differently. Full episode out Thursday. https://www.comfortingclosure.com/multimedia or on your favorite podcast platform.