Pre-deathHow to Accept Death Before a Diagnosis May 25, 2022 Catherine Death is the only universal experience. Shared by every living being, no matter your gender,
Lessons from the dying8 Benefits of Writing Your Life Story May 2, 2022 Catherine As a former columnist and current death doula, I get asked to write life stories
Death Work5 Things “This American Life: Death and Taxes” Got Right Apr 25, 2022 Catherine An engaging and powerful episode of This American Life: Death and Taxes features segments about
Pre-deathA Checklist For the Dying Apr 18, 2022 CatherineComment on A Checklist For the Dying What does it mean to “get your affairs in order”? That’s what everyone says to
Death WorkHow to Become a Death Doula Apr 11, 2022 CatherineComment on How to Become a Death Doula Most of my job is spreading the word that death doulas exist. We’re here. Doulas
Death WorkItinerant Doula Series: Dying in Amsterdam Apr 4, 2022 Catherine Every death is different. This is true for individuals, cultures and countries. As a traveling,
Death Work HospiceDeath Doulas and Hospice: Do they go together? Mar 28, 2022 Catherine Most people are familiar with doulas as non-medical professionals who help facilitate the birth of
Death WorkHow Psychedelics Help Us Overcome Fear of Death Mar 21, 2022 Catherine1 Comment on How Psychedelics Help Us Overcome Fear of Death Psychedelics can help people overcome their fear of death. “I’m not a religious person…or anything
Post-Death10 Ways to Comfort the Dying Mar 14, 2022 Catherine When a loved one enters into the “actively dying” phase, family and friends can feel
Pre-deathHow Tibetan Buddhism Helps People Die with Joy Mar 7, 2022 Catherine I recently added The Tibetan Book of the Dead to my death doula library. The
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