Best Life Best Death

Thank you so much to my BLBD guest this week, founder of the Conscious Dying Institute, Tarron Estes. Many years ago, Tarron had a dream in which these words came to her, and she wrote them down and called it Practice for Death. This practice is a moving way to be with mortality, and I am so grateful to Tarron for sharing her wisdom and experience with all of us. Read the whole piece on her website at https://lnkd.in/gcNDbN_F @consciousdyinginstitute

The Caregiver's Dilemma: Finding the Right Words

Tarron Estes is no stranger to death. Raised by a mother who sat vigil with the dying, Tarron understood from a young age the power and possibility of liminal spaces. With her mother now 94 years old and living with dementia, Tarron and her siblings grapple with mom's dementia and the complexities of the family system. How do these dynamics affect all involved? What are some resources that offer support? A vulnerable, personal story. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gCAmsssk https://lnkd.in/gtSBaxiP @consciousdyinginstitute

If you have this same experience, I would name it as the Deathwalker Archetype being alive in you. For more on this, listen to what Dr Sarah Kerr has to say. (And coming soon… Sarah on BLBD!) https://lnkd.in/gTWSFuKQ @consciousdyinginstitute

Demystifying Dementia: Start with Basic Information

This week: I talk with Tarron Estes! Can’t wait to hear what she has to say and get a preview of her upcoming workshop with Aditi Sethi and Caroline Myss. Check it out as it begins this week! https://lnkd.in/gAxf86uV

Have you ever found yourself quietly wondering about the end of life? Whether you're seeking guidance for yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting to understand more, let’s embrace this conversation together. Join us: 🗓 Friday, September 28, 2024⁠ 📅 9:00 am - 1:00 pm MDT⁠ 📍 East Age Well Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO⁠ Our compassionate speakers—Gabby Jimenez (The Hospice Heart), Lisa Pahl (The Death Deck), Rhea Mader (Conscious Living, Conscious Dying), and myself —will share our wisdom, offering tools, tips, and reflective exercises that demystify the role of hospice and the profound importance of discussing life’s final chapter with our loved ones. You'll leave with a workbook brimming with resources and a deeper understanding of your own values and options. ✨ Let's transform how we think and talk about death, one gentle conversation at a time. ✨ Ready to join us? https://lnkd.in/gmqDgvkK

In summary: THIS! I am grateful to Barbara Karnes, RN, speaker of this phrase and purveyor of this sweatshirt, and also to my podcast guest these past two weeks, Gabby Jimenez. Gabby is so clear about her purpose, and she names it so simply: “Let’s improve the way people are cared for at the end of life! We can improve the way people are cared for when they die, which then improves the way people grieve.”

A powerful insight on what the dying really take with them from Gabby.

Gabby Jimenez – hospice nurse, doula and social media content creator extraordinaire – explores these questions with me. What do the dying take with them? How do we understand and explore regrets? Why so much guilt? What do grievers take away from the experience of losing their loved ones? Eventually, everyone dies – how can we improve this universal experience in simple yet powerful ways, for all those involved? Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gCAmsssk