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Birth, Death and Doulas

Birth, Death and Doulas

By: Global Doula Project
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 A podcast for anyone who believes that more compassion at the beginning and end of life just might be the key that changes the world. Join us as we delve into heartfelt conversations with doulas, anthropologists, researchers and parents about the science and social impact of loving support during life's greatest transitions.Global Doula Project
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  • Death Doula Sheila shares about her husband's final days: "We were planning for the end but we never gave up hope."

    Death Doula Sheila shares about her husband's final days: "We were planning for the end but we never gave up hope."
    May 22 2025

    Welcome to Birth, Death, and Doulas! I'm so excited to publish this very first podcast episode. I'm Anne Kathryn Rice, founder of the Global Doula Project, a U.S. based nonprofit on a mission to transform how we experience birth and death by making doula support accessible and affordable to families around the world.

    In this episode, I speak with end-of-life doula Sheila Burke of Cleveland, Ohio about her journey with her husband Shane, who was diagnosed with aggressive cancer.

    We discuss the importance of doula support, the challenges of navigating the medical system, and the emotional complexities of grief and loss.

    Sheila shares her experiences of hope and the lessons learned from Shane's passing, emphasizing the need for compassionate care and communication in end-of-life situations.

    To learn more about Global Doula Project and how we support doulas:

    www.globaldoulaproject.org

    To learn more about Sheila's work and books:

    https://endoflifedoulacle.com/

    And her podcast, Talk Deathy to Me

    Global Doula Project Instagram Account @globaldoulaproject

    Sheila's Instagram account @deathdoulacle



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