Ep. 67 An end-of-life doula’s insights into living and dying consciously

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In our society, death isn’t readily discussed. It is also one of our biggest fears. Therapeutic counsellor Nidhi Amanda Chaitow explains what a death doula does, how acknowledging the reality of death can positively impact our lives, what “a beautiful death” means, and how creativity can help us feel more connected. She talks about her own grieving process following the recent loss of her beloved.

3 May 2022 English South Africa Self-Improvement · Relationships

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