Episode 34: What Is A Death Doula? - features Experienced Death Doula, Kacie Gikonyo, discussing her role in end-of-life care.
Episode Summary:
This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Kacie Gikonyo, a dedicated death doula who provides support, comfort, and guidance to individuals and their families during the end-of-life process. Kacie shares her insights into the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of death doula work, emphasizing the importance of creating a peaceful and dignified end-of-life experience.
Listen as Kacie explains the role of a death doula and the impact this service has on those facing the end of life.
In this episode we discuss:
- 00:28 - Introducing Kacie Gikonyo
- 01:40 - Becoming a Death Doula
- 07:41 - Services Provided
- 15:26 - Difficult Conversations & Emotions
- 21:37 - Challenges Faced
- 26:10 - Perspective on Life and Death
- 29:10 - Resources
- 32:53 - Supporting Others
- 34:16 - Conclusion
Resources:
This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music here.