{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Learning To Let Go Inside The Life Of A Death Doula With Darnell Lamont Walker","description":"Join us in this episode as Darnell Lamont Walker sits down to discuss his powerful new book,  Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End. Darnell is a Death Doula, Emmy-nominated writer, and cultural anthropologist whose work lives at the intersection of creativity, care, and transition. Whether he\u2019s supporting individuals and families through the final stages of life or creating meaningful stories for children, his mission remains the same: to help people navigate life\u2019s most profound moments with compassion, clarity, and grace. This conversation covers:   What a death doula is.   How to approach end-of-life planning with intention and peace.   The emotional and spiritual dimensions of dying.   How to support loved ones through grief and transition.&amp;nbsp;   Want to learn how to reframe your relationship with death, and why storytelling plays such a vital role in how we process grief, love, and letting go? Hit play now! Follow along with Darnell and his work by visiting his website! \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now on Apple Podcasts:&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/apple.co\/30PvU9C&amp;nbsp; Keep up with Darnell socials here: Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/writeous\/ &amp;nbsp; Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hello.darnell\/&amp;nbsp; Tiktok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@hellodarnell&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f Recommended Books from this Episode \ud83d\udcd6 Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End \u2013 A heartfelt and illuminating account of what it means to accompany others through the final chapter of life with compassion, dignity, and presence. \ud83d\udc49 Get it here \ud83d\udcd8 The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One through the End of Life \u2013 A practical and compassionate handbook for families and caregivers helping a loved one navigate the dying process with understanding and emotional support. \ud83d\udc49 Check it out \ud83d\udcd9 A Death Doula\u2019s Guide to a Meaningful End \u2013 A thoughtful guide offering tools, rituals, and insights for creating purposeful moments and connection at the end of life. \ud83d\udc49 Explore it here \ud83d\udcd5 Caring for the Dying: The Doula Approach to a Meaningful Death \u2013 A classic resource on how death doulas support emotional, spiritual, and practical needs to foster peaceful and meaningful transitions. \ud83d\udc49 Discover it here Note: These are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the podcast. Thank you! ","author_name":"Finding Genius Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.findinggeniuspodcast.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40799430\/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\/200620795"}