Encore Episode: The Impactful Work of a Death Doula w/ Chad Flores, CEOLS

Описание: In this encore CareLab episode, Dealth Doula Chad Flores opens up a powerful conversation about the evolving role of death doulas in end-of-life care. He explains how these companions support patients and families emotionally, spiritually, and ceremonially as they navigate the dying process, helping them honor a person’s life and create a more meaningful, less fear-filled transition.

Chad explores why modern culture struggles with death, how fear often stems from uncertainty, and why preparation and open dialogue are essential. He also shares how death doulas work alongside hospice teams, the many ways people can access doula support, and the growing movement of education through podcasts, death cafés, and community conversations. This episode invites listeners to rethink end-of-life care and the deep human need for connection, presence, and understanding in a person’s final chapter.

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Care Lab + meet death doula Chad Flores
05:20 What is a death doula? Roles, scope, and misconceptions
07:40 How Chad became a death doula (hospice + vigil work)
11:05 Death doulas through history (not a new concept)
14:20 Why end-of-life advocacy matters for patients & families
18:40 Hospice vs death doula: what’s different and how they work together
27:55 What really happens at the end of life (presence, hearing, environment)
33:00 Research, near-death experiences, and consciousness at death
54:35 How to find a death doula + final reflections on dying well

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