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How To Have A Good Death with Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN | 292

Mar 19, 2025
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Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN
In this conversation, Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN, a hospice and oncology nurse and founder of Doulagivers Institute, offers profound insights on embracing death. She delves into the four biggest regrets people share at the end of life, emphasizing that forgiveness is key to healing. O’Brien advocates for open dialogues about death and living intentionally to avoid regret. She highlights the role of death doulas in providing compassionate end-of-life care, ultimately reimagining death as a journey filled with peace and purpose.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Embracing Mortality: Insights from the End of Life
02:43 • 5min
3
Reflections on Forgiveness and Regret
07:37 • 6min
4
Redefining the Experience of Death: Human Connection vs. Medical Interventions
13:23 • 3min
5
Embracing the Good Death
16:25 • 18min
6
Embracing the Conversations About Death
34:02 • 2min