In a thought-provoking conversation, Alua Arthur, a best-selling author and death doula, encourages listeners to embrace the reality of mortality. She shares powerful questions to inspire reflection on living authentically and offers an inspiring exercise to perform on birthdays for more intentional living. Alua highlights the importance of open discussions about death and legacy, emphasizing that confronting our mortality can lead to a more joyful and purposeful life. Prepare for a perspective shift around life, death, and everything in between!

A clinical psychologist discusses the challenges of parenting, emphasizing the importance of repairing relationships with children. A death doula shares their personal journey and challenges of caring for the deceased. The podcast also explores the significance of intervention in people's lives and the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the land.

Becky Kennedy, a clinical psychologist specializing in family relationships, shares her insights on nurturing connections through effective communication. Alua Arthur, a compassionate death doula, discusses how open conversations about mortality can bring families closer together and foster gratitude in life's final moments. Valérie Courtois, an Indigenous community leader, emphasizes the importance of ecological wisdom in strengthening our relationship with the planet. Together, they explore healing, responsibility, and the transformative power of vulnerability across personal and environmental connections.

Alua Arthur, a death doula, discusses the importance of thinking about death without fear. She shares insights on finding joy in everyday life, navigating emotional and spiritual decisions, and planning for death. The podcast explores the role of death doulas in supporting individuals and families, and provides tips on finding a death doula who aligns with your beliefs.

There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. Yet when we do talk about it, it can genuinely upgrade the quality of our lives.Our guest today is Alua Arthur, a former attorney who is now what’s called a death doula, which is someone who helps guide people through the end of their lives. Through this work, she has learned some extraordinary stuff about how to live life right now. Alua is also the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. She is working on her debut memoir, which will be coming out next year called, Briefly Perfectly Human.This conversation took place at the 2023 TED Conference in Vancouver, immediately after Alua delivered her triumphant talk, which is out now. Special thanks to the TED Audio Collective. You can listen to Alua's talk and other TED talks on the TED Talks Daily podcast. In this episode we talk about:How death can be a powerful motivator How consistently being aware that you’re going to die can be a “stress reliever” The utility of imagining your ideal deathHer view on reincarnation How the concept of “healing” can sometimes be used as a weapon against ourselves The importance of not leaving things unsaid How “hope” at the end of life can sometimes be unhelpfulWhat surprises her about death How her work helped her out of her depressionThe five steps that you should take when confronting your own death The harm that can sometimes result from too much medical intervention toward the end of lifeThe often fraught relationship that vulnerable and marginalized people can have with the medical community The benefits of thinking about what version of yourself you want to meet on your deathbedThe death meditation that she uses when working with people What to say and do when you are with somebody who is grieving And a practice she calls, “The dying things exercise” For tickets to TPH's live event in Boston on September 7:https://thewilbur.com/armory/artist/dan-harris/Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/tph/podcast-episode/Alua-Arthur-619See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former attorney turned death doula, Alua Arthur, talks about how contemplating mortality can be a source of motivation, stress relief, and perspective. Topics include the utility of imagining your ideal death, reincarnation, and using death as a tool for embracing life. The conversation delves into the importance of discussing mortality and end-of-life conversations, preparing for death, and confronting fears about death to live more fully.

Expert in end-of-life planning, Alua Arthur, discusses facing mortality and living authentically. Topics include embracing impermanence, death doulas, meaningful life choices, grief navigation, and end-of-life planning for peace of mind.

Alua Arthur, a death doula, discusses the significance of thinking about death in shaping our lives and finding meaning. She shares personal stories and encourages listeners to embrace life, let go of petty frustrations, and appreciate the magic of everyday life. The speaker reflects on their experience of embracing death and reaching a state of complete acceptance and safety, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the wonder of being alive.

Alua Arthur, a death doula and founder of Going With Grace, discusses the often-avoided topic of mortality. She shares her journey towards embracing death, emphasizing that it can enhance the authenticity of our lives. The conversation addresses the vital need for open discussions about death with loved ones and offers practical approaches to contemplations around end-of-life issues. Alua also critiques harmful language around dying and advocates for meaningful rituals to honor those who have passed, fostering a compassionate view of the natural process of dying.

In this engaging conversation, Alua Arthur, a death doula and keynote speaker, shares her insights on finding purpose through life and mortality. She discusses the importance of balancing financial goals with deeper life values and emphasizes pre-planning discussions about death to ease the burden on families. Alua also touches on the significance of storytelling and supporting others during their final moments. Additionally, the talk includes light-hearted anecdotes, financial wisdom, and reflections on the role of veterans in achieving financial stability.