A life to die for Elodie Fuentes & Melanie Leamy

In the final episode in 2022 we have decided to share a recent master class, recorded by co host Melanie Leamy, on grounding techniques for stressful times. It has nothing to do with death and dying, but everything to do with how to live a good life today. 

In this episode we are talking about the experience of endings, new beginnings, and the transition period. A lovely and lively conversation between the two hosts with many examples from their own lives to illustrate the meaning of endings, new beginnings, and transitional periods in our lives. 

In this episode, I am explaining the Buddhist contemplative and reflective practice of The Five Remembrances. This practice is designed to help us in developing more appreciation and gratitude for this life. 

An intimate conversation with Australian Death Doula and funeral celebrant Annie Wittlock about her experience of the Doula role and her thoughts on death and dying. Annie is a Buddhist practitioner herself but very open to all rituals that may help at the end of life, both the dying person and their loved ones.

In the first episode in 2022, we guide our listeners in a relaxing body scan meditation which helps to bring us right into the Now. During the final minutes of the episode we guide you in a short reflection which helps you to identify what is most important to you, what is less important right now, and what is not at all important and what therefore you can let go of. With our best wishes for 2022!

In this episode we talk about Elodie's experience with strong fear of "dying too soon" which lead to an inspiring conversation around the importance of living life fully, the uncertainty that comes with not knowing how long we will be alive, what it means to leave a legacy and much more.