Ask a Death Doula Suzanne B. O’Brien RN

In this podcast episode, Suzanne and Kim Adams, an advocate for compassionate end-of-life care and member of the Omega Home Network, discuss the importance of community homes for those dying without family support. They delve into the challenges and practicalities of setting up such homes, including the need for local community support and philanthropy, given the absence of government funding. The Omega Home Network’s work providing non-medical, social model homes for end-of-life care is discussed. The episode also includes a call to action for community involvement in end-of-life care and an invitation to an upcoming conference in Indianapolis on the same topic.

In this podcast episode, the host, Suzanne O’Brien, explores the dichotomy between the ego and the heart, two internal guidance systems that shape our life decisions. She introduces listeners to her ’RAI technique,’ a method to discern and align with one’s true purpose by listening to the heart’s guidance over the ego’s fear-based analysis. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of trust, faith, and love in navigating life and shares her personal journey from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina, as an example of overcoming ego-driven fears. The episode also discusses different states of consciousness and the spiritual lessons from end-of-life patients. Additionally, listeners are invited to join a free Level One End of Life Doula training to embrace spiritual growth and rediscover life’s true calling.

In this podcast episode, Suzanne O’Brien shares her personal experience with caregiving during her father’s final days and offers insights into the challenges and essential considerations of end-of-life care. She emphasizes the importance of a support system scheduler to coordinate the efforts of family, friends, and death doulas to provide comfort and assistance. Susanna highlights the physical and emotional toll on caregivers and the significance of community involvement. Additionally, she extends an invitation to a free training for individuals interested in becoming death doulas, with the aim of building a compassionate community equipped to handle end-of-life care.

This podcast episode explores the role and impact of Death Doulas, professionals who provide comfort and support to individuals nearing the end of their life. The host, Suzanne O’Brien, shares her experience as a hospice nurse and discusses the gaps in the hospice system, emphasizing the need for compassionate, individualized end-of-life care. She explains the training required to become a Death Doula, the importance of early planning for end-of-life wishes, and the potential for a rewarding career in this field. The episode covers the similarities between birth and death doulas, the shortcomings of traditional healthcare systems during crises like COVID-19, and the value of personalized care plans. Transcript samples offer insights into the necessary skills, training, and dedication required to excel as a Death Doula, including practical advice for those interested in the profession.

In the podcast episode titled ”The Night I Slept in a Church,” Suzanne recounts her transformative experience volunteering overnight at a women’s shelter within a Fifth Avenue church. Initially discovering the church while walking her dog Maple, she meets an elderly woman who organizes the shelter and, feeling compelled to help, takes on an overnight shift. The episode delves into the emotional impact of this act of service and explores the three stages of human consciousness: unconscious, conscious, and superconscious. Through personal anecdotes, Suzanne emphasizes the power of empathy and selfless service, suggesting that such actions connect us to a higher frequency of oneness and enrich both individual lives and humanity as a whole. The episode concludes with an invitation to the upcoming Universal Life Mastery Masterclass, a webinar focused on finding life’s purpose and achieving a state of superconsciousness.

In this podcast episode, Suzanne O’Brien discusses the concept of Death Cafes and the process of starting a Death Doula business. Death Cafes, originated by Bernard Crettaz and popularized by John Underwood, are gatherings where people discuss death in a comfortable setting, often over tea and cake. Suzanne explains how these events can help communities address the taboo topic of death, providing education and support, and how they also serve as a foundation for building a Death Doula business. She shares practical tips for death doulas, such as being prepared with resources and offering free consultations. Suzanne recounts her own journey from a hospice nurse to creating a global community of death doulas and emphasizes the fulfillment found in serving others at the end of life. The episode also provides insights into how to effectively host a Death Cafe and grow a compassionate enterprise around death guidance.