The Whispering Between Worlds Podcast

Adam & Renee

Whispering Between Worlds A Coast-to-Coast Podcast from Two End-of-Life Doulas By Shared Paths Doula (BC) & Beautiful Existence (Ontario) What happens when two end-of-life doulas — one from British Columbia, the other from Ontario — come together to speak the quiet truths that most people are afraid to say out loud? You get Whispering Between Worlds, a heartfelt, honest, and soul-stirring podcast that invites listeners into the sacred space between life and death. Across Canada, we serve different communities — one of us male, the other female — but a shared calling unites us: to provide compassionate support through death, dying, grief, and everything in between. Now, through this podcast, we’re joining our voices to create something bigger — a national conversation around how we can care for ourselves and each other during life’s final transitions. In each episode of Whispering Between Worlds, we: Share real stories from our work in the deathcare field Explore grief, legacy, and the spiritual dimensions of dying. Offer practical tools for caregivers, families, and professionals. And most importantly, hold space for honest, unfiltered dialogue. 🎙️ Featuring Special Guests We’re also thrilled to bring in knowledgeable and respected guests — including palliative care nurses, grief counsellors, spiritual leaders, Indigenous wisdom keepers, legal advisors, and fellow death doulas — each offering unique insights into the physical, emotional, and sacred dimensions of dying well. These conversations aren’t just for professionals. They’re for anyone who’s ever wondered what it really means to face the end — and how to walk that path with peace and presence.

Episodes

  1. MAR 4

    Boxing Day Shock: A Family's Sudden Loss and What We Didn't Expect

    Hosts Adam Davio and Renee Robinson share a personal, detailed account of a sudden death over the holiday season and how it affected their family. This episode centers on the real-time chaos of finding a loved one deceased, the wait for emergency responders and the coroner, and the immediate emotional shock for those left behind. The conversation explores practical and emotional challenges: confusion over next steps, surprising funeral costs, the strain of making decisions while grieving, and the importance of having pre-plans, documents, and clear wishes in place. The hosts also discuss how doulas and community support can guide families through these moments and offer tips for supporting men in grief. They close by outlining upcoming resources and guests—webinars, events, and interviews with experts on financial planning, male doulas, and memorial options—encouraging listeners to prepare and share wishes with their families.

    39 min

  2. 2025-12-15

    When Holidays Hurt: How to Support Someone Who’s Grieving

    End-of-life doulas Adam and Renee talk with psychologist Amanda Robinson about supporting people who are grieving during the holidays. This episode is aimed at friends and family who expect grieving loved ones at gatherings and want practical guidance. They cover how to ask about someone’s wellbeing, when to share that a guest is grieving, concrete offers of help, reasons to avoid phrases like “I know how you feel,” using the deceased person’s name, supporting children and teens, and how grief is non-linear—especially around holidays and anniversaries.

    28 min

  3. 2025-12-03

    Holiday Grief: Honoring Loved Ones When the Season Hurts

    Hosts Adam Daviau and Renee Robinson speak with psychologist Amanda Robinson about navigating grief during the holiday season. They offer practical tips—creating new traditions, setting boundaries, accepting grief bursts, leaning into support groups, and self-care—to honor lost loved ones while managing intense emotions. This is episode 1 of 2 on holiday grief and provides clear, compassionate strategies for anyone facing loss during the festive season.

    24 min

  4. 2025-11-12

    We Hold the Line: Reimagining Veteran End‑of‑Life Care

    Hosts Adam Daviau and Renee Robinson speak with Dr. Qwynn Galloway‑Salazar, founder and CEO of In Their Honor, about reimagining end‑of‑life care for veterans through storytelling, applied theater, and community‑based support. The episode explores her journey from military service to doula, her work on the Caring for Veterans Through the End of Life course collection, and projects like applied theater performances and the 11th Hour Squadron volunteer initiative. Listeners will hear concrete examples of how narrative and community action can improve veteran care, build trust, and preserve legacy, plus next steps for getting involved and supporting veterans and their families through aging, grief, and dying.

    1h 6m

  5. 2025-11-05

    Advanced Planning: A Loving Guide to End-of-Life Decisions

    In this episode Adam and Renee explain the difference between death cafés and grief groups, explore the importance of advanced planning versus pre-planning, and emphasize supporting veterans at end of life. They also announce a special guest, Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar, and encourage listeners to start conversations and prepare documents to ease decisions for families.

    32 min

  6. 2025-10-22

    Naming the Unnamed: Supporting Families Through Pregnancy & Infant Loss

    Hello and welcome to the Whispering Between Worlds podcast with hosts Adam Daviau and Renee Robinson. In this episode Michelle MacLean, a full-spectrum doula and end-of-life doula trainee, discusses perinatal and infant loss, her role supporting families before, during, and after loss, how she helps partners, siblings and communities, and the importance of keepsakes and remembering babies. The episode includes personal stories, practical guidance for navigating medical and emotional care, and ways listeners can support grieving families; note that October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.

    41 min

  7. 2025-10-08

    What Is an End-of-Life Doula? Advocacy, Planning, and Presence

    Hosts Adam Daviau and Renee Robinson explain what an end-of-life doula does — from advocacy and planning to emotional and practical support for the dying and their families. They describe services like grief coaching, advanced care planning, cultural sensitivity, and even help with pets. The episode answers common questions, shares practical tools (letters, conversation cards, games) to open difficult talks, and highlights how doulas integrate with medical teams without replacing them. Adam also shares a personal story about pregnancy loss and the hosts preview an upcoming episode (Oct 22, 2025) with Michelle McLean on pregnancy and infant loss, emphasizing the importance of honest, compassionate conversations and celebration of life.

    47 min

  8. 2025-09-24

    Leaning Into Death: Lessons from Rev. Stephen Garrett

    Hosts Adam Daviau and Renee Robinson welcome Reverend Stephen Garrett, an end-of-life doula, educator and author, to discuss his work and personal journey with death and dying. The episode covers the Rhodes Wellness College doula program, the unique passions of trainees, turning grief into service, cultural death practices, death clearing, advocacy for end-of-life doulas, and innovative options like human composting. Stephen also shares his books, current projects, and encourages listeners to open conversations about death and help build a more grief-literate community.

    32 min

  9. 2025-09-10

    Whispering Between Worlds: Launching Our Doula Journey

    Join end-of-life doulas Adam and Renee as they introduce themselves, share personal stories that led them to this work, and discuss why compassionate planning and support matter at the end of life. They cover caregiving challenges, grief (including men’s grief), the practical All-Ready-Go binder/shared path planner, and preview upcoming expert guests and topics.

    37 min
  • 9 Episodes

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About

Whispering Between Worlds A Coast-to-Coast Podcast from Two End-of-Life Doulas By Shared Paths Doula (BC) & Beautiful Existence (Ontario) What happens when two end-of-life doulas — one from British Columbia, the other from Ontario — come together to speak the quiet truths that most people are afraid to say out loud? You get Whispering Between Worlds, a heartfelt, honest, and soul-stirring podcast that invites listeners into the sacred space between life and death. Across Canada, we serve different communities — one of us male, the other female — but a shared calling unites us: to provide compassionate support through death, dying, grief, and everything in between. Now, through this podcast, we’re joining our voices to create something bigger — a national conversation around how we can care for ourselves and each other during life’s final transitions. In each episode of Whispering Between Worlds, we: Share real stories from our work in the deathcare field Explore grief, legacy, and the spiritual dimensions of dying. Offer practical tools for caregivers, families, and professionals. And most importantly, hold space for honest, unfiltered dialogue. 🎙️ Featuring Special Guests We’re also thrilled to bring in knowledgeable and respected guests — including palliative care nurses, grief counsellors, spiritual leaders, Indigenous wisdom keepers, legal advisors, and fellow death doulas — each offering unique insights into the physical, emotional, and sacred dimensions of dying well. These conversations aren’t just for professionals. They’re for anyone who’s ever wondered what it really means to face the end — and how to walk that path with peace and presence.

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