『Ep. 78: What if we could face death, not fear it? 1:1 with Death Doula & Writer Niki DiGaetano』のカバーアート

Ep. 78: What if we could face death, not fear it? 1:1 with Death Doula & Writer Niki DiGaetano

Ep. 78: What if we could face death, not fear it? 1:1 with Death Doula & Writer Niki DiGaetano

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 Living with the reality that our days are numbered can feel terrifying, but it can also be a doorway into deeper love, sharper presence, and a more honest life. In this episode, I sit down with Niki DiGaetaeno, Death Doula, Funeral Planner, & Grief Supporter to talk about what really happens when we stop looking away from death and start letting it shape how we live, love, and plan.Follow Niki on InstagramRead Niki's blogFind out about Niki's bookNiki shares her path from the Appalachian Trail to end-of-life work, what it's like sitting at the bedside, and why legacy, grief, and story are at the heart of how she serves. We get into the very human side of dying...the paperwork and planning, yes, but also the fear, the tenderness, the family dynamics, and the power of being fully present when it matters most. You'll hear us talk about:What a death doula actually doesHow hospice and doula care weave togetherGrief “hierarchies", pet loss, & losing primary attachment figuresHow validating our own experience can open the door to healing Why end-of-life wishes are one of the greatest gifts we can give people we loveWoven through it all are the lessons Niki carried off the Appalachian Trail, about impermanence, resilience, and finding beauty in what doesn’t last. Timestamps00:00 – Intro + how this conversation came to be 00:30 – What a death doula is and how they support end-of-life experiences 04:38 – Why planning ahead/getting your affairs in order brings relief to everyone 09:07 – Niki’s path into death work through adversity, mental health, and purpose 12:35 – Where hospice ends & doulas step in 15:29 – What actually happens in hospice, including active dying phases 18:54 – The emotional experience of sitting with the dying and their families 22:35 – Facing the reality of death and practicing intentional presence 30:16 – Managing big emotions for patients, caregivers, and loved ones 33:40 – Legacy stories, guided autobiographies, & the healing power of storytelling36:10 – How our culture treats death and how acceptance changes the way we live 43:17 – Pets as attachment figures and why their loss can rock us 45:33 – Grief validation and the trap of the “Grief Olympics” 50:34 – Practical end-of-life planning and core legal documents to consider56:22 – Spiritual perspectives and personal beliefs about what happens after death63:37 – What nature and time backpacking on trails revealed to Niki 67:52 – Trail lessons that translate into life, grief, and death work 75:24 – Choosing to live intentionally in the face of mortality 78:55 – Presence, ambition, and finding a more grounded pace in life 81:35 – The deep interconnectedness of life, death, and living fully 84:45 – Final reflections on honoring impermanence + showing love while we’re hereResourcesFive WishesAging with DignityInternational End of Life Doula AssociationWhat is a death doula?Follow Adventures in Adversity on Instagram & FacebookThis episode of Adventures in Adversity is sponsored by DIVINI, a honey-based sparkling kombucha tea. Use discount code Breanne10 at checkout for a discount!#death #deathdoula #endoflife #hospicecare #endoflifecare
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