Bridging Compassion: Featured on Tranquil Touch Pet Aquamation
I recently had the joy of being interviewed by Dr. Anna Evans, founder of Tranquil Touch Pet Aquamation, gentle, eco-friendly aftercare for pets. Our conversation centered on my work as a Death Doula, what it means to guide individuals and families through the end-of-life process, and how love and death are deeply connected parts of the same story.
What Is a Death Doula (and Why Their Support Matters)
What does a death doula actually do? As a certified death doula and end-of-life planner based in San Diego, I help individuals and families navigate the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of dying — with compassion, clarity, and care.
Discovering a Gentle Alternative: A Death Doula’s Conversation with Dr. Anna Simpson Evans on Pet Aquamation
As a death doula, I’ve long known about aquamation as an option for people, but I hadn’t realized it was available for pets too. In this conversation with Dr. Anna Simpson Evans of Tranquil Touch in Connecticut, we explore this gentle, eco-friendly process and how it’s changing what end-of-life care for animals can look like.
How to Talk to Your Parents About End-of-Life Wishes (A Guide for You… and Me)
If you’ve ever wondered how to talk to your parents about end-of-life wishes without it feeling heavy or weird, you’re not alone. I’m walking through it too — and sharing a gentle framework to help make the conversation easier, more honest, and even unexpectedly meaningful.
Talking Death and Doulas with David Farrier on Flightless Bird
San Diego death doula Kathleen from The Ever After Collective joins David Farrier on the Flightless Bird podcast to discuss death, dying, and how end-of-life planning can bring peace and meaning.