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Death Doula Suzanne O’Brien - What Happens at the End

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Suzanne B. O’Brien RN, is a Holistic Wellness Nurse, International Speaker, and bestselling author. She is a pioneer in the global Death Doula Movement and is the proud founder of The International Doulagivers Institute based in the United States.

In this conversation, Suzanne and Kristy discuss topics such as what is a death doula, the top 3 things that someone is thinking about when they are near the end, the warning signs that your loved one is about to go, and how to have a great death. They also discuss the meaning of life, the secret to both success and a great life, and how most people have their goal-setting backwards.

Timestamps:

[00:02:32] End-of-life Doula training

[00:05:16] Knowing and Being, Human and Spiritual

[00:09:27] Regrets at the end of life

[00:09:42] The number one fear for most people

[00:12:35] Tapping into the heart center

[00:15:35] End-of-life care gaps

[00:17:11] What is a Death Doula?

[00:21:25] End-of-life frequently asked questions

[00:25:38] What are the signs the end is near?

[00:28:44] Reasons why someone won't die

[00:34:00] The meaning of life

[00:35:28] The most important question you will ever ask yourself

[00:38:27] Treating every day like a lifetime

[00:43:48] The secret to living a great life

[00:45:49] Becoming a Death Doula

[00:48:30] Planning for elder care and end of life

Follow Suzanne: https://www.instagram.com/suzannebobrienrn/

Learn more about Doulagivers Institute: https://www.doulagivers.com/