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Choose to be Curious

Ep. #143: Compassionate Curiosity & Death, with Valoria Walker

May 11, 2021
Valoria Walker, Doula by Destiny founder, joins the host to explore how choosing to be curious about death helps us acclimate to the inevitable. They discuss the power of compassion as a verb, improving end-of-life care, exploring analogies of curiosity with everyday objects, and promoting open conversations about death.
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  • Compassionate curiosity helps individuals facing death by providing empathy, support, and personalized experiences.
  • Valoria Walker advocates for normalizing conversations about death, encouraging open dialogue and breaking up the conversation into manageable pieces.

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Compassion as Action

Valoria Walker believes that compassion is a verb and that spreading compassion makes the world a more positive place. She emphasizes the importance of showing empathy and providing support for individuals during the end-of-life journey. By actively involving herself in difficult conversations and advocating for patients' needs, she aims to create a more compassionate and personalized experience for those facing the unknown.

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