{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"SN 4 EP 6: The Role of a Death Doula with Neiasha Russell","description":"In this week\u2019s episode, Olivia dives into an eye-opening conversation with special guest Neiasha Russell, a compassionate and experienced death doula. If you\u2019ve ever wondered what a death doula does, or if you\u2019ve struggled to have conversations about end-of-life planning with your loved ones, this episode is for you. Neiasha shares her heartfelt journey, how her mother\u2019s passing inspired her to help others, and practical insights for navigating grief and legacy planning. We know these conversations can feel overwhelming, but by the end of this episode, you\u2019ll feel equipped to take the first steps toward approaching these topics with love, dignity, and confidence. What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode:   What a death doula is and how they support families and individuals.   Neiasha\u2019s personal story of losing her mother and how it shaped her career.   The misconceptions and fears around death, especially in the Black community.   How Neiasha\u2019s work intersects with estate planning and legacy building.   Practical ways to start conversations about mortality and grief with loved ones.   &amp;nbsp; Resources Mentioned: Harriet\u2019s Daughters: Learn more about Neiasha\u2019s nonprofit organization supporting girls who\u2019ve lost their mothers to cancer.   International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA): Find training and resources on becoming a death doula (https:\/\/inelda.org)   SR Law Group: Visit for more information on estate planning and related legal services.&amp;nbsp; (https:\/\/srlawgrp.com)   Connect with Us:   Visit our website for additional show notes and resources: www.srlawgrp.com.   Support the Show: If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who could benefit from the discussion. Don\u2019t forget to subscribe and leave a review! ","author_name":"Black Parents Aging Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/blackparentsaging.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34772200\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/183201345"}