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In Conversation with an End-of-Life Specialist

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Medical Aid In Dying
End-Of-Life Care
End-Of-Life Planning
End-Of-Life Doulas
Funeral Poverty
Green Burial
Vermont
Hospice Care
Probate
Death Literacy
Advanced Care Planning
Stigma
Caregiver Burnout
Dementia
Intestacy Law
Medicaid Planning
Grief
Mortality
Community Doula
Personal Reflection

Honest conversations with end-of-life professionals—physicians, doulas, grief specialists, attorneys, and thought leaders—exploring MAID, green burial, dementia care, digital legacy, and more. These aren't morbid discussions; they're deeply human conversations about living fully while we can. Whether you're a caregiver, professional, or simply want to live more intentionally, you'll gain practical... more

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We live in a culture that prizes eloquence and timing - say the right thing at the right moment, or don't say it at all.

But Gabrielle Elise Jimenez, author of The Conversation, knows something most people don't: the "perfect" deathbed conversation... more

In this National Hospice Month episode, the Second Season's first episode, host Patricia M Sears of Graceful Transitions speaks with Lori Rizzo, a certified end-of-life doula and dementia practitioner from Compassionate Crossings, about the urgent ne... more

In June 2025, we were fortunate to talk with Angela Shook an End-of-Life and Companion Animal Doula.

Angela Shook is an end-of-life doula, Hospice volunteer, and instructor for the Doula Programs at the University of Vermont, and offers multiple end... more

If you die without a will, your estate will go through probate—and your will will become public information. But that's not the scariest part.

Without an advance directive, the court can keep you alive and 'comfortable' even if you don't want to be ... more

What if just starting the conversation—the one you've been avoiding—brought you relief instead of dread?

Francesca Lynn Arnoldy, death literacy advocate and author of 'The Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared,' believes that transf... more

Medical aid in dying (MAID) is legal in Vermont—but what does it actually look like? And where do you go if you don't want to die at home?

Kasey March, a certified MAID Wayfinder and end-of-life doula with Doula Care for Dying, guides us through the... more

What if you could turn your body into a tree after you die? What if you couldn't afford a traditional funeral—what are your options?

Lindsey Warren, green burial specialist, opens our eyes to end-of-life choices most of us don't know exist.

Motivat... more

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Host of conversations with end-of-life professionals, focusing on topics like caregiver burnout, planning for pets, and medical aid in dying.

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The Hidden Costs of Dying Without a Will
Q: How do I avoid probate?
By ensuring your assets are titled such that they do not become probate material.
The Hidden Costs of Dying Without a Will
Q: Can you explain what intestacy means?
Intestacy laws determine how your estate is divided if you die without a will.
The Hidden Costs of Dying Without a Will
Q: What is Medicaid planning?
It is necessary if you can't pay for a nursing home for five years and must apply for Medicaid.
Francesca Arnoldy on The Secret Ingredients of a Supported Death
Q: What are the top ways to increase death literacy?
Reading relevant books, memoirs, volunteering for hospice, and being available to support those facing death.
Francesca Arnoldy on The Secret Ingredients of a Supported Death
Q: How do you define death literacy?
Death literacy is having a fundamental awareness and understanding of the end of life and associated needs.

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Conversations focus on various aspects of end-of-life care, including caregiver burnout, planning for pets after owners are gone, legal issues surrounding wills and probate, and the emotional complexities involved in end-of-life decisions. Numerous episodes feature insights from professionals such as end-of-life doulas, attorneys, and advocates who discuss approaches to medical aid in dying, grief support, and alternatives to traditional burial practices. The content is notable for its open dialogue about what can often be considered taboo subjects, creating a safe space for listeners to learn, reflect, and engage with their mortality and the processes surrounding it.

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