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Ask a Death Doula
Ask a Death Doula Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Hospice and Oncology nurse Suzanne B. O’Brien. Suzanne is the CEO and founder of International Doulagivers Institute. This is a vital platform for discussions and interviews that will bring back death into the natural fold of life. Ask a Death Dou...
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When Persistence and Passion ARE the WIN! In Conversation when NYT Bestselling author John Kenney
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with John Kenney
What if embracing your vulnerabilities could be the key...

What is a GOOD DEATH?
What if embracing death could bring more meaning to life? Join us on a profound exploration into the concept of a "good death," where we unravel the p...

The GOOD DEATH BOOK Tour comes to Boise, Idaho!
Unlock the secrets to navigating the profound journey of end-of-life care with insights from my 20 years of experience as a hospice and oncology nurse...

Talking to Children about Death: My Guardian Angel
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Jerry and Nya Chambless
How can a childhood friendship ignite a tra...

What is Your legacy? How to Leave Your Story
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Darren Evans
What if technology could help us preserve the true ess...

Finding Purpose: From Death Doula Training to Community Educator for Ancora Hospice
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Karen Midlo
When Karen unexpectedly lost her husband, she embarked...

Experiencing "Moral Injury" In The Healthcare Profession - We Need To Do Better
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Jennifer A. O'Brien.
Discover the powerful journey of caregiving wi...

Turning Grief Into Art: Elizabeth Coplan's Journey With Grief Dialogues
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Elizabeth Coplan.
Elizabeth, the visionary behind Grief Dialogues,...

The Caregiver Crisis: Can This One Question Change That?
What does it truly mean to live well as we approach the end of life?
In this powerful episode of the Good Death Podcast, we explore what it trul...

Healing with Heart: A New Vision for Hospice
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Dr. Karen Wyatt.
Renowned expert Dr. Karen Wyatt joins us for a pro...

Why End-of-Life Planning is the Key to a Good Death
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Reena Lazar.
Imagine finding unexpected peace in facing mortality—a...

Transformative Care: Supporting Veterans in Their Final Journey
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar.
In this powerful episode, we follow Qwy...

Caring for a Loved One with Dementia? This Information can Change Everything
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Krista Montague, CDP, AT-BC.
In this insightful episode, we sit dow...

Reimagining The Funeral Industry with The Modern Mortician
THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Melissa Meadow.
What if everything you thought you knew about funer...

The Elder Care Crisis: Are we ready?
The elder care crisis is here—are you ready?
In this episode of The Good Death Podcast, Suzanne B. O’Brien RN shares a powerful story from the...

Medical Aid in Dying (MAID): What You Need to Know Before Making This Choice
What if your end-of-life journey could be as dignified and peaceful as possible?
Guided by my two decades of experience as a hospice and oncolog...

THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Christine Caldwell
Unlock the secrets to transforming end-of-life care with the healing power of psychedelics.
Join us in a thought-provoking conversation with Chr...

Grief Today and How You Can Heal It
Years ago, I stood beside countless patients in the hospital, overwhelmed by the harsh realities and often unmet emotional needs at the end of life.

Keeping Death Green: New Burial Options for Body Disposition
What if your final farewell could honor both your legacy and the planet?
Welcome to an insightful exploration of the 11th installment of the Goo...

What are Home Wakes/Home Funerals? What is a FUNeral? All The Benefits and how to have them.
What happens when society loses touch with the sacred process of dying?
Discover the transformative insights as we explore the “rebirth of death...

The 3 Most Common End-of-Life Phenomena Reported Worldwide: Is There Something More?
What if death isn't the end, but a sacred transition filled with profound experiences?
In this chapter of our Good Death Seminar Series titled "...

What Does a Death Doula Do?
Revolutionizing End-of-Life Care: The Vital Role of Death Doulas
Role of a death doula: a non-medical professional dedicated to providing holist...

The Good Death Seminar Series #8 - What To Do When Families Do Not Agree on End-of-Life Care For a Loved One
Unlock the secrets to navigating end-of-life care with empathy and clarity in our latest episode of the Ask a Death Doula podcast.
Suzanne O'Br...

The Good Death Seminar Series #7 - How to Have a Family Conversation About Your End-of-Life Wishes- and Why this is One of the GREATEST Gifts You Could Ever Give to Them
What if planning for the end of life could be one of the greatest gifts you give your loved ones?
As your host, Suzanne O'Brien, I unravel the c...

The Good Death Seminar Series #6 - How to Ensure the BEST End-of-life Experience for Yourself and the 9 Essential Questions You NEED to Answer
What does it take to ensure a "good death"?
Join us as we explore this profound question with our esteemed guest, Susanna Bryan, a transformati...

The Good Death Seminar Series #5 - What Quality of Life Means to You and Why This Should Be The Benchmark For How You Choose to Move Forward
What if the end of life was not something to fear, but an opportunity to celebrate personal values and make informed choices?
Join me, Suzanne...

The Good Death Seminar Series #4 - What is a Healthcare Proxy, the Incorrect verbiage being used and how do I choose one?
Have you ever wondered how a healthcare proxy can impact your end-of-life planning?
As a devoted hospice and oncology nurse, I've witnessed fir...

The Good Death Seminar Series #3
Unlock the secrets to a more peaceful and prepared end-of-life experience with insights from our latest session in the Good Death Seminar series.

The Good Death Seminar Series #2
How prepared are you to support a loved one at the end of life?
This is a question many avoid but is crucial for everyone to consider. In the G...

Talking all Things LIFE with NYT Best Selling Author Kris Carr
Kris Carr, a remarkable individual who has thrived with stage four cancer for nearly two decades, joins us to share her incredible journey and tools o...

The Good Death Seminar Series #1
What happens when we embrace the reality of death instead of fearing it?
Join me, Suzanne O'Brien, founder of the International Doula Givers In...

The Good Death Podcast Series - Hospice Nurse Penny
Navigating the Journey with Hospice Nurse Penny: Valuing End-of-Life Care
In this episode of the Good Death podcast series, we converse with Pen...

5 Things to Help Grief at the Holidays
Navigate the intricate emotions of grief during the holiday season with insights from our latest episode of Ask a Death Doula.
Discover effecti...

The Good Death Podcast Series: Dr. Michael Fratkin's Journey from Traditional Medicine to Psychedelic Healing
How do we redefine the end-of-life journey with compassion and innovation?
We promise that today's episode with Dr. Michael Fratkin, a trailbla...

Heartache to Hope: Navigating Loss and Recovery with Darryl Rodgers, Founder of The Family Recovery Coach
Losing a child is an unimaginable pain that no parent should have to endure.
For Darryl Rodgers, founder of The Family Recovery Coach, this hea...

How Being Thankful Can Save Your Life
Unlock the secrets to a richer, more connected life through the transformative power of gratitude.
Join us as we unravel the science-backed bene...

Celebrating National Caregiver Month and Why I Wrote THE GOOD DEATH BOOK
Discover the secrets to balancing the demands of the "sandwich generation" and master the intricacies of end-of-life care with i...

Surviving Hurricane Milton
Can you find peace and purpose amidst the chaos of a hurricane?
Join me on an emotional journey through the devastation o...

The First Phase of End-of-Life and What You Can Do to Support a Dying Loved One
What if we reimagined death not as a battle to fight, but as a sacred part of our life's journey?
Join me, Suzanne O'Brien, as I share insights...

How To Be A Confident Caregiver
Unlock the secrets to becoming a confident caregiver and transform your approach to end-of-life planning.
Today, we promise to equip you with t...