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Traci Arieli
Grief
Caregiving
Hospice
Estate Planning
Dementia
Aging
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
Medical Billing
Luke's Purpose
Medical Aid In Dying
Alzheimer's Disease
Social Security Administration
Homelessness
End-Of-Life Care
Psychomantium
Therapy Dogs
Fraud Prevention
Caring House Hospice
Social Security

Join host Traci Arieli for "Comforting Closure," a podcast where the often silent topics of aging, death, and grieving are explored with compassion and clarity. Each episode features guests who share practical advice, emotional insights, and spiritual perspectives to illuminate these natural yet seldom discussed aspects of life. Dive into tender conversations designed to demystify and destigmatize... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Gordon
Licensed social worker who writes and advocates for the Marshall Allen Project
Marshall Allen Project
Episode: What Hospitals Don’t Tell You About Medical Bills
Peter Abraham
Hospice nurse and End of Life Doula
Independent practitioner
Episode: Hospice Care: What a Nurse Wishes Families Knew
Lisa Cox
Shamanic practitioner and death midwife
Self-described shamanic practitioner; founder of her practice
Episode: How Shamanism Helps with Grief: A Different Way to Experience Loss
Dan Ford
Owner of Anderson Ford Funeral Homes and president of the National Funeral Directors Association
Anderson Ford Funeral Homes; National Funeral Directors Association
Episode: Funeral Planning Before a Crisis: What Families Need to Know
Michael Light
Clinical Social Worker at Harborview Medical Center and Co-Director at the Palliative Care Training Center, University of Washington
Harborview Medical Center; University of Washington
Episode: Homeless Palliative Care: Who Gets Left Behind?
Dr. Irene Blinston
Researcher, author, and grief practitioner who studied the psychomantium
Portal to Healing Grief (author of Gazing into the Afterlife)
Episode: Psychomanteum for Grief: What Really Happens
Joanna Franco
Director of Operations at Caring House Hospice
Caring House Hospice
Episode: When Is It Time for Hospice? What to Know and How to Talk About It
David Zartman
Executive Director and Director of Community Engagement at Caring House Hospice
Caring House Hospice
Episode: When Is It Time for Hospice? What to Know and How to Talk About It
Raymond Lavine
Founder of Lavine LTC Benefits
Lavine LTC Benefits
Episode: Long-Term Care Planning: Who Will Take Care of You?

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Traci Arieli
Host of Comforting Closure

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Excellent podcast!

    Traci talks about important yet difficult issues with compassion and deep understanding. This podcast dives deep into end-of-life issues in such an interesting way. I’m hooked!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jenhawa
    United States2 years ago

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High-quality stories that humanize grief and aging
Listeners appreciate candid conversations and actionable tips
Compassionate host who handles difficult topics with care
Guests offer practical guidance for end-of-life decisions

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Funeral Planning Before a Crisis: What Families Need to Know
Q: What are the initial steps people should take when thinking about funeral planning?
Start with clear communication within the family, share preferences openly, and involve a funeral professional to map out options, costs, and timelines. If possible, begin pre-planning or at least document wishes for later review.
Doctor. Mom. Caregiver: A Pediatric Hospice Journey, Part Two
Q: How has your role as a physician changed by Saraya's situation?
My practice is now rooted in being a mother first; I block out time to fully engage with families, validate their experiences, and share when appropriate, while maintaining boundaries to protect patient care.
Doctor. Mom. Caregiver: A Pediatric Hospice Journey, Part Two
Q: What would you want health-care providers to know about what families need?
Ask how they're really doing, embrace pauses, and avoid rushing to fix everything; provide a space where families feel heard and supported without needing to have all the answers.
Touching the End: Comfort and Care Through Palliative Massage
Q: What misconceptions do people often have about massage in hospice care?
Many think massage is inappropriate or unnecessary late in life; education and careful language help reduce fear and increase acceptance, and clinicians emphasize consent and clear descriptions of what is being offered.
Touching the End: Comfort and Care Through Palliative Massage
Q: What should a caregiver do first to begin offering comfort through touch?
Start very slowly and simply, begin with a hand hold, then perhaps move to lotion on the hands, gradually expanding to an arm or shoulder as consent and comfort allow.

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This show centers on aging, death, and grieving with warmth and practicality. Across episodes, listeners hear from hospice professionals, death doulas, social workers, funeral directors, and family caregivers who share concrete guidance on navigating medical bills, hospice decisions, end-of-life planning, dementia care, and grief rituals. A standout thread is collaboration across death-care professions—hospices, doulas, and care partners—alongside innovative approaches like community-based death care, therapy animals in death-care spaces, and legacy-minded practices such as estate planning tools and personalized memory projects. The format blends lived experiences with actionable steps, aiming to demystify difficult conversations and empowe... more

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