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678. Who Gets to Choose a “Good Death”?

Explore episode Jun 19, 2026
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Suzanne O'Brien: What a Death Doula Actually Does

678. Who Gets to Choose a “Good Death”? · Jun 19, 2026 Health & Fitness

Death doulas are trained in medical terminology and disease progression but focus on emotional support, education, and presence — acting as the eyes and ears for hospice teams that can only visit for one hour a week. O'Brien's Doula Givers Institute has trained over 400,000 people in 39 countries.

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