I was a Teenage Fundamentalist. An Exvangelical podcast. 103 - Death with Zenith Virago
Jul 5, 2024
Zenith Virago, a Deathwalker, discusses embracing diversity in end-of-life beliefs and the transformative power of love and courage when facing death. She reflects on childhood moments of gender discrimination and the importance of personalized end-of-life rituals. The episode touches on challenging societal norms and supporting individuals through the dying process with compassion.
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Name That Captures The Work
- Zenith adopted the title 'Death Walker' after accompanying dying people and rejecting 'death doula'.
- She views her role as walking alongside people on their death journey and offering experience and information.
A Seven-Year-Old's Turning Point
- At seven Zenith was excluded from a boys' soccer team and told she couldn't play because she was a girl.
- That moment sparked a lifelong commitment to feminism and challenging cultural expectations.
How She Began And Her Opening Line
- Zenith started informally, then created a not-for-profit to offer trustworthy death care services.
- Her typical opening question is simply: 'What do you want from me?'.