Ask a Death Doula

Suzanne B. O’Brien RN

Ask a Death Doula Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Hospice and Oncology nurse Suzanne B. O’Brien. Suzanne is the CEO and founder of International Doulagivers Institute. This is a vital platform for discussions and interviews that will bring back death into the natural fold of life. Ask a Death Doula will share vital education on how to care for those who are dying as well as sharing inspiring stories from working at the bedside with over 1000 dying people from all around the world. Please visit www.doulagivers.com to access our free education and resource center. About International Doulagivers Institute: The goal of Doulagivers Institute is simple and powerful - to provide affordable and accessible education and support to everyone in the world so that every person has the opportunity to die with comfort and dignity in their own home. Death is something that we all have in common no matter our race, religion, or socioeconomic status. We believe that this education to support people to have the most positive end of life experience is a human right, not a privilege.

  1. 4d ago

    Birthday Reflections, Purpose, and the Return of the Good Death Seminar Series

    In this special birthday episode, Suzanne reflects on turning 59 and shares some of the greatest lessons she has learned from caring for more than 1,000 people at the end of life and training over 400,000 people to care for the dying. What do those nearing the end of life teach us about how to live? Again and again, they remind us that time is our most precious resource. They remind us not to wait to become who we came here to be. They remind us that purpose matters. Love matters. Presence matters. Suzanne shares why she has come to view each day as its own lifetime—an opportunity to show up fully, love deeply, serve meaningfully, and not miss the gift of being alive. She also shares her birthday wish for the coming year: to help train another 100,000 people through the free Doulagivers Level 1 Family Caregiver Training so that more families around the world feel prepared, empowered, and supported through caregiving, end-of-life, and grief. This episode also celebrates the return of the Good Death Seminar Series—a transformational 12-month educational series designed to bring death literacy, empowerment, and sacred understanding back into our communities. Because when we bring back the sacredness of death, we bring back the sacredness of life. In This Episode Why time is our most valuable commodity The powerful lessons learned from those at the end of life How living with purpose changes everything Suzanne's birthday wish for the coming year Why every family deserves end-of-life education The return of the Good Death Seminar Series How restoring death literacy helps restore humanity The movement to return to Sacred Dying, Sacred Grieving, and Sacred Living The Good Death Seminar Series 2026–2027 June 11, 2026 How Did We Get Here? How did death become the number one fear in our world? Exploring what we've forgotten and how we can remember. July 9, 2026 What Is Hospice Care and How Does It Work? Understanding hospice, the Hospice Gap, and how families can bridge it. August 13, 2026 Advance Directives and POLST Forms What they are, how they work, and what you need to know to make your wishes legally actionable. September 10, 2026 Choosing a Healthcare Proxy The language we often get wrong and how to select the right person. October 8, 2026 Quality of Life Defining what quality of life means to you and why it should guide your healthcare decisions. November 12, 2026 The 9 Essential End-of-Life Questions The conversations and decisions that create peace of mind. December 10, 2026 Having the Family Conversation How to discuss end-of-life wishes and why this may be one of the greatest gifts you ever give your loved ones. January 14, 2027 When Families Don't Agree Navigating conflict and differing opinions around end-of-life care. February 11, 2027 The Three Most Common End-of-Life Phenomena What people around the world report experiencing at the end of life and what it may mean. March 11, 2027 Home Wakes, Home Funerals, and FUNerals Exploring family-centered after-death care and celebration. April 8, 2027 Green End-of-Life Options Natural burial, water cremation, human composting, and emerging choices. May 13, 2027 Grief and Bereavement The truth about grief, healthy bereavement, and how to talk with children about death. All seminars are held live on Zoom. Space is limited and registration is required for each individual session. A Birthday Wish If this message resonates with you, please help make Suzanne's birthday wish come true. Share the free Doulagivers Level 1 Family Caregiver Training with your family, friends, healthcare professionals, faith communities, and social networks. Education changes fear into understanding. Understanding changes experience. Experience changes lives. Together, we can create a world where no family faces end-of-life alone. Resources Free Doulagivers Level 1 Family Caregiver Training The award-winning training that has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world feel more prepared for caregiving, end-of-life, and grief. Save your seat here: https://www.doulagivers.com/monthly-free-class-register The Good Death Seminar Series Join us for this transformational 12-month journey into death literacy, end-of-life planning, and sacred living. https://thegooddeathbook.com/the-good-death-seminar-series/ Connect with Suzanne Website: https://www.suzannebobrien.com Doulagivers Institute: https://www.doulagivers.com Get the Book: The Good Death Here "Bringing back the sacredness of death brings back the sacredness of life."- and THIS is how we change the world! Xo Suzanne

    37 min

  2. May 19

    Why Most End of Life Experiences Are NOT Going Well Today — The Top 3 Reasons Why

    In this deeply important and heartfelt episode, hospice and oncology nurse, death doula educator, and founder of the Doulagivers Institute https://doulagivers.com, Suzanne B. O’Brien RN, shares the truth about why so many end-of-life experiences today are filled with fear, overwhelm, and unnecessary suffering. After supporting over a thousand people at the end of life, Suzanne explains that the problem is not a lack of love — it is a lack of education, understanding, and support. The good news? A peaceful and meaningful end of life is absolutely possible. In this episode, Suzanne breaks down the top three reasons end of life is not going well for most families today — and what we can do to change it. In This Episode, Suzanne Discusses: 1. Families No Longer Have the Skills to Care for Loved Ones at End of Life How end-of-life care was once passed down from grandmother to grandchild Why these sacred caregiving skills have been lost over the last 100 years The emotional toll on families who are suddenly expected to become caregivers overnight Why this is not a failure of families — but a failure of education 2. Most People Do Not Understand What Hospice Does (or Does Not Do) The truth about the hospice model today Why hospice should be understood as a “consultant model” rather than continuous care The reality that family caregivers provide approximately 98% of the hands-on end-of-life care, even with hospice services involved Why the median hospice stay of only 16–18 days creates crisis care instead of supportive care Suzanne’s firsthand experience as a hospice nurse trying to teach families how to care for loved ones in an impossible timeframe 3. Fear of Death Is Driving Suffering How fear delays important conversations and planning Why people often come onto hospice services far too late The impact of denial and avoidance around death in modern culture How fear prevents families from learning the skills they need Why death is not just a medical experience — it is a deeply human one The Hope: Education Changes Everything Suzanne shares how compassionate education, preparation, and support can transform the end-of-life experience for both the dying person and their loved ones. For the past 16 years, the Doulagivers Institute https://doulagivers.com has been offering free family caregiver education to help empower people with the skills, understanding, and confidence needed to care for loved ones at the end of life. The free Level 1 Family Caregiver Training is now available in 15 languages and includes: The Doulagivers 3 Phases of End of Life Framework A live interactive teaching experience A downloadable workbook Guidance on how to physically, emotionally, and spiritually support someone at end of life Practical caregiver education families can use immediately Save Your Spot for the FREE Live Training This training is offered live and interactively — there are no replays. Suzanne invites everyone to take this training before they need it, because one day, someone we love will need us. “A peaceful end of life should not be a privilege. It is a human right.” Learn more and register here: https://www.doulagivers.com/monthly-free-class-register   Memorable Quotes from This Episode “Most end-of-life experiences are not going well today — not because families don’t care, but because they were never taught how to care.” “Hospice is incredibly valuable, but most people misunderstand what hospice actually is.” “Families are doing approximately 98% of the hands-on end-of-life care, even with hospice services involved.” “Death is not a medical experience. It is a human one.” “When we teach people how to care for one another at the end of life, we don’t just change death — we change humanity.” Connect with Suzanne B. O’Brien RN   Take the Free LIVE Death Doula Training: https://www.doulagivers.com/monthly-free-class-register Website: https://doulagivers.com/ Get The Book: The Good Death Here Follow & Share If this episode touched your heart, please share it with caregivers, healthcare professionals, and loved ones who may benefit from this important conversation. Together, we can help bring compassion, education, and dignity back to end-of-life care.

    24 min

  3. May 12

    A Mother’s Day Reflection on Caregiving, Community, and Bringing End-of-Life Wisdom Back Home

    In this deeply emotional Mother’s Day episode, Suzanne B. O’Brien RN shares one of the most sacred callings many of us will ever experience: walking our mothers home at the end of life. As daughters, mothers, caregivers, nurses, and women in community, we are so often the ones called forward to care for those we love through aging, illness, and the final transition. Yet most families today are trying to navigate end-of-life care without the knowledge, preparation, or support that once was naturally handed down from grandmother to grandchild. And the result is heartbreaking. Families are overwhelmed. Terrified. Exhausted. Grieving while caregiving. Trying to do the most important work of their lives without the skills or understanding to feel grounded and empowered. In this episode, Suzanne speaks openly about: The truth behind the current hospice model Why families provide 98% of the hands-on care, even with hospice involved How hospice shifted after becoming a Medicare benefit Why most people enter hospice very late, often already in crisis The devastating impact fear of death has on quality of life, caregiving, grief, and bereavement Why presence and time are the greatest medicines we have at the end of life The sacred role of “mothering our mothers” as they age and transition across the veil How learning end-of-life skills transforms fear into peace, empowerment, grounded presence, and love Suzanne also shares a heartfelt call for women everywhere to rise into a new era of compassionate caregiving and conscious community support — bringing back the sacred human wisdom that once guided families through life, death, grief, and love. Because this moment is asking us to remember: Community takes care of community. And when we learn how to show up for one another with presence, compassion, and practical skills, everything changes. This is the heart of Doulagivers Institute: To return end-of-life education and caregiving skills back to the hands and hearts of families. The free Doulagivers Level 1 End-of-Life Doula Family Caregiver Training is now available globally in 15 languages and has helped transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world. This free 90-minute live training includes: A downloadable workbook Practical end-of-life caregiving education Understanding the three phases of end of life Emotional, spiritual, and physical comfort measures Guidance for families and caregivers A new way of approaching life and death with peace instead of fear And the impact has been profound. What Participants Are Saying “My sweet sister passed away last night after fighting Multiple Myeloma for almost five years. Because of your EOLD training I was able to be fully present with no fear. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” — Cathy S. “I am a retired nurse with an extensive background in oncology, critical and palliative care. That was the BEST 90 minutes of clear comprehensive education on end-of-life care I have ever heard. Excellent!” — Jan S. “The Doulagivers Level 1 Training was life changing for me! Had the BEST night of sleep in over 30 years!” — Ruth Moss “I was drawn to the Doulagivers Level 1 Training in search of help with grief. I had tried grief counseling, therapists, and workshops, but nothing helped. This training changed everything for me. I can now see how deeply connected end-of-life education is to healing grief and loss. I feel very connected here.” — Kristen O. “When my son died, I felt broken when he kept saying he wanted to go home. I replied that he was home. I get it now. He was telling his momma he was ready to go. Thank you.” — Theresa H. “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I feel healed from my parents’ death issues that I have carried for over 40 years. Your compassion comes through every word.” — Viv H. This training is more than education. It is healing. It is empowerment. It is remembering who we are for one another. Join the Free Global Training One training can truly change your life. Grab your seat for the next free Doulagivers Level 1 End-of-Life Doula Family Caregiver Training and share it with those you love. https://www.doulagivers.com/monthly-free-class-register Because this is how we change the world: One family, one community, one heart at a time. About Suzanne B. O’Brien RN Suzanne B. O’Brien RN is an oncology and hospice nurse, founder of Doulagivers Institute, international bestselling author of The Good Death, and a global leader in end-of-life education and conscious living. She has trained over 400,000 people worldwide in compassionate end-of-life care and believes that death is not a medical experience — it is a human one. #EndOfLifeCare #MothersDay #Caregiving #Hospice #DeathDoula #Doulagivers #TheGoodDeath #FamilyCaregiver #ConsciousLiving #GriefSupport #AgingWell #CommunityCare #LifeAndDeath #SacredCaregiving

    21 min

  4. May 5

    A Global Movement: Death Doula World Training Now in 15 Languages

    This is a moment in time that marks a profound shift in how we care for one another. In this powerful episode, Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN—founder of the Doulagivers Institute—announces a historic expansion of the Doulagivers Death Doula World Training, now available in 15 different languages. For the first time in modern history, people around the world can access free, life-changing education that teaches them how to care for a loved one at the end of life—bringing these essential human skills back into the hands of families and communities. This is more than a training. This is a global movement. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why end-of-life care is a human right, not just a medical service The reality that families provide 98% of hands-on care—yet most feel unprepared How we’ve lost these sacred caregiving skills over the past 100 years—and why it’s time to bring them back What a death doula is and how this role is transforming end-of-life care worldwide The vision behind translating this training into 15 languages—and why this matters now more than ever How YOU (or someone you love) can access this free training and become empowered, prepared, and at peace Why This Matters Every single one of us will face end-of-life—either personally or with someone we love. And yet, most people enter this sacred time feeling: Unprepared Fearful Overwhelmed The Doulagivers mission is simple and profound: 👉 Give the skills back to the people and “fill the gap” Because death is not just a medical event— It is a deeply human, emotional, and spiritual experience. A Message from Suzanne “Death is not a medical experience—it’s a human one. And when we bring knowledge, presence, and love back into this space, everything changes.” Global Impact With this training now available in 15 languages, Doulagivers is: Reaching families across cultures and continents Empowering communities with practical, compassionate care skills Supporting a global shift toward more peaceful, connected, and conscious end-of-life experiences Access the Free Training You can join the Doulagivers Level 1 End-of-Life Doula Family Caregiver Training for free and learn how to: Provide comfort and care during the final stages of life Understand the 3 phases of end of life Support your loved one physically, emotionally, and spiritually Feel confident instead of afraid during one of life’s most important moments 👉 Register for the NEXT LIVE DEATH DOULA TRAINING here: https://www.doulagivers.com/monthly-f...  Join the Movement This is about more than education. It’s about changing the way the world experiences death—and therefore, life. If you’ve ever felt called to: Help others Be present in meaningful moments Bring more compassion into the world This is your invitation. 🔗 Connect & Learn More Take the free DEATH DOULA Training: https://www.doulagivers.com/monthly-f...  Website: https://doulagivers.com Get The GOOD DEATH Book: https://thegooddeathbook.com/ Share the Message If this episode touched you, please: Share it with someone you love Leave a review Help us spread this mission across the world Because together… we can bring dignity, peace, and sacredness back to the end-of-life- AND life experience- and THIS is how we change the world!

    32 min

  5. Apr 28

    3 Things a Legitimate Death Doula Training MUST Have (Before You Invest Your Time or Money)

    In this powerful and necessary episode of Ask a Death Doula, Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN, shares the essential questions every aspiring death doula must ask before choosing a training program. With the rapid growth of the death doula profession, not all trainings are created equal. This episode is a call to discernment, integrity, and responsibility—because the work of supporting individuals and families at the end of life is sacred, deeply human, and requires the highest level of preparation. Suzanne breaks down the three non-negotiables that define a legitimate, ethical, and high-quality death doula training—so you can confidently choose a path that truly prepares you to serve.     -What You’ll Learn Why the death doula profession requires high ethical standards and deep training The risks of choosing an underqualified or superficial program How to be a wise and empowered consumer in a rapidly growing field The 3 essential components every legitimate death doula training must include How proper training directly impacts the quality of care families receive -The 3 Must-Haves in a Legitimate Death Doula Training 1. Comprehensive, Real-World Education A true training goes far beyond theory. It must include: Real evidence based end of life care models from someone who actually worked in end of life care. Medical training for the Non-Medical Doula Physical, mental emotional, and spiritual care Hands-on, practical tools Doulas can actually use Real bedside insight—not just conceptual teaching 👉 If it doesn’t prepare you for real-life situations, it’s not enough. 2. Structured Support & Mentorship This work cannot be learned in isolation. A high-quality program includes: Live guidance and mentorship Opportunities to ask questions and process experiences Ongoing support as you step into practice 👉 This ensures you don’t just learn—you become confident and capable. 3. Clear Pathway to Service & Practice A legitimate training doesn’t just certify you—it prepares you to serve. Look for: Guidance on how to work with families Ethical frameworks and scope of practice Has a Business Model and business building support Real-world application so you can step into your role immediately 👉 Because this is not just education—it’s a calling into service. Why This Matters End-of-life care is not just another profession—it is a sacred human experience. Families deserve: Skilled guidance Compassionate presence Knowledgeable support And doulas deserve: Training that truly prepares them Confidence in their abilities The ability to make a real difference When we raise the standard of training, we raise the standard of care. “This work is of the highest service. We must hold the highest standards—not only for ourselves, but for the families who will trust us during the most vulnerable time of life.” -Resources & Next Steps Register for the LIVE Death Doula Discovery Webinar on Wednesday, April 29th at 7pm EST HERE: https://event.webinarjam.com/4kv5v/re... Learn more about becoming a trained death doula Understand How Death Doulas are the answer to a failing health care sysytem See where Death Doulas are working and how much they are making  Join the upcoming FREE Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training Webinar here Join us at Life Café here  Register to join us for FREE: THE GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE: 12 MONTH FREE DEATH AND DYING COURSE  Or visit our website here!  GET THE GOOD DEATH BOOK Here      Please Share!   Know someone who is a caregiver, healthcare worker, or spiritual seeker? Share this episode and invite them to join this sacred and supportive experience.    Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube       JOIN MY FREE TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIP SITE   This is a community-supported group hosted by Suzanne B. O'Brien RN, founder of the International Doulagivers Institute for training those who want to be professional End of Life Doulas, Doulagiver Practitioners and for anyone wanting more EOL education Join Here: 4491664174178077   ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ⚑ If you want to do great things you need to have a great environment. Create the life you want by surrounding yourself with positivity and watching daily.  Click here to subscribe! ツ  CONNECT WITH ME  ツ Leave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too: Instagram Facebook TikTok Website Podcast

    28 min

  6. Apr 21

    I Trained Buddhist Monks as Death Doulas in Thailand—Here’s What Happened

    In this deeply moving and expansive episode, Suzanne shares her personal experience traveling to Thailand to train Buddhist monks in end-of-life care through the Doulagivers program. What unfolds is a powerful reminder that while cultures, traditions, and languages may differ, the heart of caring for someone at the end of life is universal. Through moments of connection, humility, and shared wisdom, Suzanne reflects on what it was like to teach those who have long held sacred space for the dying—and what they, in turn, taught her. The experience revealed a profound truth: this global death doula movement is not about creating something new, but remembering something ancient—compassionate, present, human care at the end of life. This episode is a beautiful bridge between East and West, science and spirituality, and tradition and modern practice—showing us that no matter who we are or where we live, we are all connected through this sacred human experience. What You’ll Hear in This Episode Suzanne’s journey to Thailand and the opportunity to train Buddhist monks The role of monks in end-of-life care within Buddhist traditions How Doulagivers training aligns with ancient spiritual practices The monks’ powerful reflection: “Same heart, different cultures” The universal nature of death, dying, and compassionate care Why end-of-life care is a human experience—not just a medical one How this work is part of a growing global movement to bring back sacred care No matter where you are in the world, the essence of a “good death” is the same: presence, compassion, dignity, and love. This episode reminds us that what we are building through the death doula movement is not new—it is a return to what humanity has always known. “This experience showed me that we are not teaching something different—we are remembering something together. Across the world, across cultures, there is one shared truth: how we care for each other at the end of life matters deeply. And it always has.” If this episode resonates with you, you are being called into this work—whether for your own life, your family, or your community. Join the global movement and learn how to care for someone at the end of life with presence, confidence, and love through the Doulagivers Level 1 Family Caregiver Training.    Join the upcoming FREE Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training Webinar here Join us at Life Café here  Register to join us for FREE: THE GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE: 12 MONTH FREE DEATH AND DYING COURSE  Or visit our website here!  GET THE GOOD DEATH BOOK Here      Please Share!   Know someone who is a caregiver, healthcare worker, or spiritual seeker? Share this episode and invite them to join this sacred and supportive experience.    Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube       JOIN MY FREE TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIP SITE   This is a community-supported group hosted by Suzanne B. O'Brien RN, founder of the International Doulagivers Institute for training those who want to be professional End of Life Doulas, Doulagiver Practitioners and for anyone wanting more EOL education Join Here: 4491664174178077   ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ⚑ If you want to do great things you need to have a great environment. Create the life you want by surrounding yourself with positivity and watching daily.  Click here to subscribe! ツ  CONNECT WITH ME  ツ Leave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too: Instagram Facebook TikTok Website Podcast

    22 min

  7. Apr 14

    8th Annual Death Doula World Training Day – Unity, Compassion & Conscious Care

    In this special episode, Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN—founder of the Doulagivers Institute—announces the 8th Annual Death Doula World Training Day, taking place on April 22nd at 7 PM ET. This global event is more than a training—it’s a movement. With over 400,000 people trained in 39+ countries, Death Doula World Training Day continues to bring together individuals, caregivers, and professionals from around the world to learn how to support others through the end of life with presence, compassion, and confidence. This year’s theme is Global Unity, and the event is dedicated to the 100th birthday of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, whose groundbreaking work helped bring awareness, dignity, and humanity back to the end-of-life experience. ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why end-of-life education is a human right The inspiration behind Death Doula World Training Day How this global movement is helping to transform fear into empowerment The impact of training over 400,000 people worldwide The deeper meaning of Global Unity in today’s world How YOU can participate and be part of this historic event Why This Matters We are living in a time where many people feel disconnected, overwhelmed, and unprepared for life’s most sacred transition. Death Doula World Training Day is here to change that. This free training teaches individuals how to: Support loved ones through the three phases of end of life Reduce fear around death and dying Bring love, presence, and dignity back into the experience Feel empowered instead of helpless during one of life’s most important moments As Suzanne shares, “We are not here to fix death—we are here to bring love back into it.” 🌿 Event Details 🗓 Date: April 22 ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM ET -Location: Global Online Event -Cost: FREE SPACE is Limited- Save your seat now! https://doulagivers.com  Who This Is For Family caregivers Nurses and healthcare professionals End-of-life doulas? Death doulas (or those curious about becoming one) Anyone who wants to feel more prepared, empowered, and at peace with death Anyone called to be part of a global movement of compassion and consciousness Be Part of the Movement This is your invitation to join a global community choosing: Love over fear Presence over avoidance Unity over separation Together, we are creating a world where no one has to face the end of life alone or unprepared. 👉 Register now and share with your community 👉 Invite friends, family, and colleagues 👉 Help us reach 1 million people trained worldwide Because when we change the way we approach death… we change the way we live. Share This Episode If this message resonates, please share it with someone who needs it. Your voice helps expand this movement of compassion across the world. Final Reflection Death reminds us of what matters most: Love. Presence. Connection. Let’s bring that back—together.  Please Share!   Know someone who is a caregiver, healthcare worker, or spiritual seeker? Share this episode and invite them to join this sacred and supportive experience.    Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube       JOIN MY FREE TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIP SITE   This is a community-supported group hosted by Suzanne B. O'Brien RN, founder of the International Doulagivers Institute for training those who want to be professional End of Life Doulas, Doulagiver Practitioners and for anyone wanting more EOL education Join Here: 4491664174178077   ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ⚑ If you want to do great things you need to have a great environment. Create the life you want by surrounding yourself with positivity and watching daily.  Click here to subscribe! ツ  CONNECT WITH ME  ツ Leave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too: Instagram Facebook TikTok Website Podcast

    25 min

  8. Apr 7

    A Legacy of Love: Death Doula World Training Day & the 100th Birthday of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

    In this deeply meaningful episode, we invite you into a global movement rooted in compassion, presence, and love. Join Suzanne B. O’Brien, RN, founder of Doulagivers Institute, as she announces the 8th Annual Death Doula World Training Day, happening on April 22nd—a day dedicated to unity, education, and the sacred honor of supporting one another at the end of life. This year’s event is especially powerful as we celebrate the 100th birthday of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, the pioneer who transformed how the world understands death, dying, and the human experience. Her groundbreaking work opened the door for conversations that were once feared—and today, we continue that legacy together. This episode is both an invitation and a remembrance:  -A remembrance of the truth that death is not something to fear  -An invitation to step into service, awareness, and love  -A call to bring this essential knowledge back into our homes and communities Whether you are a family caregiver, healthcare professional, aspiring Death Doula, or simply someone seeking peace and understanding, this episode—and this global training—are for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The vision and mission behind Death Doula World Training Day Why end-of-life education is a human right The lasting impact and teachings of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross How understanding death can actually help you live a more peaceful and purposeful life The role of death doulas in transforming end-of-life care globally How YOU can participate in this worldwide movement of compassion  About Death Doula World Training Day Death Doula World Training Day is a global event created to bring education, awareness, and empowerment to people everywhere—so no one has to face death alone, unsupported, or unprepared. With over 400,000 people trained in 15+ languages, this movement is helping to restore dignity, peace, and humanity to the end-of-life experience. 🗓️ Date: April 22 🕖 Time: 7 PM ET 🌍 Theme: Global Unity SAVE YOUR SEAT HERE  Why This Matters At the end of life, people don’t speak about what they achieved—they speak about how they loved, how they lived, and what truly mattered. This work is not about death. It is about life, connection, and remembering who we truly are.  Your Invitation Be part of something bigger. Be part of the return to love. 👉 Join us for Death Doula World Training Day 👉 Share this with someone who needs it 👉 Help bring this education into the world   JOIN Death Doula World Training Day Click Here Learn More About the EKR Foundation Click Here    Join the upcoming FREE Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training Webinar here Join us at Life Café here  Register to join us for FREE: THE GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB EXPERIENCE: 12 MONTH FREE DEATH AND DYING COURSE  Or visit our website here!  GET THE GOOD DEATH BOOK Here      Please Share!   Know someone who is a caregiver, healthcare worker, or spiritual seeker? Share this episode and invite them to join this sacred and supportive experience.    Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • YouTube       JOIN MY FREE TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIP SITE   This is a community-supported group hosted by Suzanne B. O'Brien RN, founder of the International Doulagivers Institute for training those who want to be professional End of Life Doulas, Doulagiver Practitioners and for anyone wanting more EOL education Join Here: 4491664174178077   ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ⚑ If you want to do great things you need to have a great environment. Create the life you want by surrounding yourself with positivity and watching daily.  Click here to subscribe! ツ  CONNECT WITH ME  ツ Leave a comment on this video and it'll get a response. Or you can connect with me on different social platforms too: Instagram Facebook TikTok Website Podcast

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Ask a Death Doula Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Hospice and Oncology nurse Suzanne B. O’Brien. Suzanne is the CEO and founder of International Doulagivers Institute. This is a vital platform for discussions and interviews that will bring back death into the natural fold of life. Ask a Death Doula will share vital education on how to care for those who are dying as well as sharing inspiring stories from working at the bedside with over 1000 dying people from all around the world. Please visit www.doulagivers.com to access our free education and resource center. About International Doulagivers Institute: The goal of Doulagivers Institute is simple and powerful - to provide affordable and accessible education and support to everyone in the world so that every person has the opportunity to die with comfort and dignity in their own home. Death is something that we all have in common no matter our race, religion, or socioeconomic status. We believe that this education to support people to have the most positive end of life experience is a human right, not a privilege.

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  • Creator
    Suzanne B. O’Brien RN
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
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