Living Without Regret: Insights from End-of-Life Care with The Death Doula

In this episode of the Hormone Helper Podcast, Andrew Costa speaks with Alexis Hughes, a death doula and life coach, about the profound impact of fear on our lives and choices. They explore Alexis's journey into becoming a death doula after losing her mother, the role of a death doula in end-of-life care, and the importance of addressing fear and regret to live a fulfilling life. The conversation delves into identity, gender differences in processing grief, and the significance of having difficult conversations. Alexis shares insights on living intentionally, defining purpose, and the lessons learned from those at the end of their lives.

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Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Life Coaching and Death Doulas

02:54
The Journey into Death Doula Work

05:45
Understanding the Role of a Death Doula

08:26
Fear and Its Impact on Life Choices

11:31
Identity and Fear: Building a Life Without Regret

14:02
Gender Differences in Processing Fear and Grief

16:50
Proactive Approaches to Fear and Anxiety

22:52
Understanding the Risk-Reward Regret Pipeline

27:53
Lessons from Life's End: Regrets and Realizations

32:24
Defining Purpose: The Why Behind Our Actions

36:55
Practical Steps to Align Actions with Intentions