The Ultimate Itinerary: Death Doulas on Life's Last Trip, 01/18/24

In this episode, host Traci Arieli is joined by two peers in the death doula community, Kacie Gikonyo and Mikey Marin.  

 Join Kacie (a registered nurse and founder of The Death Doula Collective), Mikey (founder of The Healing Hearts House), and Traci (founder of Comforting Closure), as they answer questions about being death doulas and end-of-life care. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• The diverse roles and practices of death doulas. 
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals. 
• Managing compassion fatigue in end-of-life care. 
• Memorable experiences that have shaped their practice. 
• Addressing common fears and anxieties about death. 
• Supporting individuals with unresolved issues. 
• The importance of end-of-life planning. 
• Advocating for personal choices in healthcare. 
• Dealing with the anxiety surrounding death. 

Connect with our guests: 

- To learn more about Kacie's work, visit https://www.deathdoulakacie.com. 

- To learn more about Mikey's work, visit https://www.healingheartshouse.com/ 

- To learn more about Traci’s work, visit https://www.comfortingclosure.com. 

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