In this moving and wide-ranging conversation, host Claire O’Berry sits down with mentor and trailblazer Deanna Cochran, RN, hospice nurse and bestselling author, to explore the current challenges — and extraordinary possibilities — in end-of-life care.

Together, they discuss the growing gaps in U.S. healthcare, the power of early planning, and how end-of-life doulas can help families long before hospice. Deanna shares the deeply personal story of her father’s end-of-life journey and why community-based models like compassionate communities and doula-led neighborhood networks may be the most effective solution for the future.

 Topics covered:


End-of-life care systems: Australia vs. U.S.




The role and training of end-of-life doulas




Building community and compassionate care networks




What families really need in the pre-hospice stage




Why mentorship and collaboration are critical for doulas



Deanna’s book:  Accompanying the Dying: Practical, Heart-Centered Wisdom for End-of-Life Doulas and Healthcare Advocates

Learn more: CareDoula® Education https://caredoulaeducation.com/



Earlier Podcast with Deanna Cochran: https://dyingyourway.com/podcast-item/rn-reclaiming-community-centered-death-care-with-deanna-cochran/

Explore Dying Your Way End of Life Training: https://www.dyingyourway.com/eol-training

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📧 Contact: info@dyingyourway.com


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Take a deep breath, hold your loved ones close, and remember: You can die your way.

In this moving and wide-ranging conversation, host Claire O&rsquo;Berry sits down with mentor and trailblazer Deanna Cochran, RN, hospice nurse and bestselling author, to explore the current challenges &mdash; and extraordinary possibilities &mdash; in end-of-life care.
Together, they discuss the growing gaps in U.S. healthcare, the power of early planning, and how end-of-life doulas can help families long before hospice. Deanna shares the deeply personal story of her father&rsquo;s end-of-life journey and why community-based models like compassionate communities and doula-led neighborhood networks may be the most effective solution for the future.
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End-of-life care systems: Australia vs. U.S. 
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The role and training of end-of-life doulas 
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Building community and compassionate care networks 
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What families really need in the pre-hospice stage 
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Why mentorship and collaboration are critical for doulas 
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Deanna&rsquo;s book:&nbsp; Accompanying the Dying: Practical, Heart-Centered Wisdom for End-of-Life Doulas and Healthcare Advocates Learn more: CareDoula&reg; Education <a href="https://caredoulaeducation.com/">https://caredoulaeducation.com/</a> 
Earlier Podcast with Deanna Cochran: <a href="https://dyingyourway.com/podcast-item/rn-reclaiming-community-centered-death-care-with-deanna-cochran/">https://dyingyourway.com/podcast-item/rn-reclaiming-community-centered-death-care-with-deanna-cochran/</a>
Explore Dying Your Way End of Life Training: <a href="https://www.dyingyourway.com/eol-training">https://www.dyingyourway.com/eol-training</a>
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📬 Connect with Us:
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💻 Website: <a href="https://dyingyourway.com/">https://dyingyourway.com</a>
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📱 Instagram: @dyingyourway
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🗣️ Leave a comment, submit a topic, or tell us your story!
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🙏 Support the Podcast:
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✅ Subscribe &mdash; It&rsquo;s free!
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💬 Leave a review or comment
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🔗 Share this episode with someone who needs it
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Take a deep breath, hold your loved ones close, and remember: You can die your way.

Dying Your Way explores the practical heart and soul of our greatest exit. You will hear from family members, carers and patients themselves with profound insights that will shine a light on this mortal experience.

Join certified End of Life Doula as she speaks with experts in the field of death and dying as well as those who bravely share their personal stories as a real life experience.

This is the conversation that looks at death in the way it should be…a courageous and sacred event.

This is Dying Your Way

Join the conversation on our FaceBook group, search for Dying your Way. Or to learn more or contact us go to www.dyingyourway.com.

Dying Your Way explores the practical heart and soul of our greatest exit. You will hear from family members, carers and patients themselves with profound insights that will shine a light on this mortal experience.

Join certified End of Life Doula as she speaks with experts in the field of death and dying as well as those who bravely share their personal stories as a real life experience.

This is the conversation that looks at death in the way it should be…a courageous and sacred event.

This is Dying Your Way

Join the conversation on our FaceBook group, search for Dying your Way. Or to learn more or contact us go to www.dyingyourway.com.

Dying Your Way

Dying Your Way explores the practical heart and soul of our greatest exit. You will hear from family members, carers and patients themselves with profound insights that will shine a light on this mortal experience.
Join certified End of Life Doula as she speaks with experts in the field of death and dying as well as those who bravely share their personal stories as a real life experience.
This is the conversation that looks at death in the way it should be&hellip;a courageous and sacred event.
This is Dying Your Way
Join the conversation on our FaceBook group, search for Dying your Way. Or to learn more or contact us go to <a href="http://www.dyingyourway.com">www.dyingyourway.com</a>.

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