What would it be like to have an end of life doula by your side as you faced your own mortality, your death? Yep ... we're going deeper into our conversation about death.
Welcome to this episode of Midlife Unfiltered - a podcast about unapologetically embracing the Season of Me.
In this episode, join co hosts Anita McLachlan and Erica Webb as they chat with their guest, Jaqui Williams, an end of life doula.
You will hear:
- What is an end of life doula?
- How do we normalise death in a society that is reluctant to discuss mortality?
- The importance of having end-of-life conversations, creating legacy letters, and building compassionate communities.
- An exploration of the practical aspects of advanced care planning and the emotional landscape surrounding death.
We're so glad you're here. It's time to live life on your terms. It's time for Midlife Unfiltered.
Erica & Anita xx
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Mentioned in this episode:
End of Life Doula Directory: www.endoflifedouladirectory.c...
Preparing the Way - Certificate IV End of Life Doula: preparingtheway.com.au/certif...
Advanced Care Planning Australia: www.advancecareplanning.org.au/
About our guest, Jacqui Williams:
Jacqui Williams is an End of Life Doula and Funeral Celebrant in the Brisbane, Redlands and Sunshine Coast Area.
Connect with Jacqui:
Website: endoflifetransitions.com.au/
Instagram: / end_of_life_transitions
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About Erica Webb:
Erica is a counsellor, somatic exercise coach and self-kindness advocate. As a highly sensitive person (HSP) herself, she supports other HSPs to navigate what it looks like to prioritise their own mental fitness, claim the self-care that truly nurtures their body and mind, and work through the unique challenges their sensitivity poses.
Erica works with clients 1-1, as well as in her online program, SOMA:HOME and online membership space, the SelfKind Hub.
Connect with Erica:
Website: www.ericawebb.com.au
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Instagram: / ericawebb_selfkind
LinkedIn: / ericawebbselfkind
About Anita McLachlan:
At the helm of Sequins and Sand for over 15 years and as Australia's Cossie Whisperer, Anita has helped 1000's of women find a swimsuit they feel great in and the freedom that comes with feeling confident in it. Passionate about women's empowerment through helping them feel confident in their own bodies. That's what being Cossie Confident does. She's now turning her experiences and attention to helping women in midlife navigate this often tumultuous time and feel the power this time of life brings. To appreciate and bring the gift of themselves to the world and have the confidence to express. To feel the freedom to be....themselves.
Find Anita at www.SequinsandSand,com.au where she showcases swimsuits and resortwear, shares fit tips and product reviews, offers insightful Masterclasses and her Unlock Your Cossie Confidence course. She has 2 newsletters which come out weekly - the Swimsuit Scoop on a Sunday which is Swim and Resortwear focused and Midlife Mojo on a Wednesday where topics that go towards helping women in midlife feel more confident are explored.
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Connect with Anita:
Website: www.SequinsandSand.com.au
Facebook: / sequinsandsand
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/anita-mclachlan
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction: Why We Struggle with Death
00:36 Meet the Hosts and Special Guest
01:20 Jackie Williams: End of Life Doula
05:44 Understanding Palliative Care and Hospice
07:33 The Role of an End of Life Doula
14:39 Challenges in Discussing Death
18:00 The Importance of Conversations and Documentation
30:06 Flexibility in Advanced Care Directives
30:59 The Concept of Dying Well
32:31 The Role of a Doula in Compassionate Communities
38:00 Understanding Grief and Anticipatory Grief
48:02 The Importance of Legacy Letters
54:31 Final Thoughts and Resources
