Getting Prepared: Discussion With a Death Doula and End-of-Life Specialist

Join host Kevin Berk on the LightAtTheEnd.com podcast as he converses with Alexis Rebane, a certified End-of-Life Specialist. This episode delves into the profound roles and responsibilities of death doulas, addressing misconceptions, the importance of advanced directives, and the emotional aspects of end-of-life care. Alexis shares her personal journey into this transformative work, the various certifications and traits one should look for in a death doula, as well as the benefits of hypnosis in alleviating death anxiety. They also discuss societal perspectives on death and grief, the emerging trends in death care, and how important it is to have those difficult conversations early. For those interested in providing or receiving support in end-of-life scenarios, this episode offers valuable insights.

Chapters

• 0:05 Introduction to LightAtTheEnd.com Podcast
• 0:14 Meet Alexis Rebane: End-of-Life Specialist
• 0:39 Understanding the Role of a Death Doula
• 3:51 Personal Journey: Alexis's Path to Becoming an End-of-Life Specialist
• 5:34 Early Experiences with Death
• 7:43 The Importance of Conversations About Death
• 8:42 The Importance of Advance Directives
• 12:57 Cultural Shifts in Conversations About Death
• 14:43 The Emergence of Death Cafes
• 16:51 Certifications and Training for Death Doulas
• 19:28 Hypnosis and Other Modalities in End-of-Life Care
• 26:26 Supporting Clients Through Various Modalities
• 34:11 Supporting Families and Setting Boundaries
• 39:54 Visualizing Emotional Boundaries
• 41:00 The Power of Clarity and Connection
• 42:52 Transformative Experiences in Grief Work
• 45:35 Remote Services and the Role of Technology
• 47:53 Impact of Death on Life Perspective
• 56:10 Connecting Through End-of-Life Work
• 58:22 Final Thoughts and Contact Information