End of Life Conversations

By: Rev Annalouiza Armendariz & Rev Wakil David Matthews
  • Summary

  • Annalouiza and Wakil offer classes on end-of-life planning, grief counseling, and interfaith (or no faith!) spiritual direction. If you are interested in any of those, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via email at endoflifeconvo@gmail.com.

    In this podcast, we'll share people’s experiences with the end of life. We have reached out to experts in the field, front-line workers, as well as friends, neighbors, and the community, to have conversations about their experiences with death and dying. We have invited wonderful people to sit with us and listen to each other’s stories.

    Our goal is to provide you with information and resources that can help all of us navigate and better understand this important subject.

    You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Also, we would love your financial support and you can subscribe by clicking on the Subscribe button. Subscribers will be sent a dynamically updated end-of-life planning checklist and resources document. They will have access to premium video podcasts on many end-of-life planning and support subjects. Subscribers at $8/month or higher will be invited to a special live, online conversation with Annalouiza and Wakil and are eligible for a free initial session of grief counseling, or interfaith spiritual direction.

    And we would love your feedback and want to hear your stories. You can email us at endoflifeconvo@gmail.com.

    We want to acknowledge that the music we are using was composed and produced by Charles Hiestand. We also acknowledge that we live and work on unceded indigenous people's lands. We thank them for their generations of stewardship which continues to this day, and honor them by doing all we can to create a sustainable planet and support the thriving of all life, both human and more than human.

    © 2024 End of Life Conversations
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Episodes
  • Celebrating the End of Season Two
    Dec 25 2024

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    NOTE: You can see the video version of this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/L-mUMV5shaA

    Also, please note that subscribing to the YouTube channel (though we appreciate it!) is not the same as subscribing to our podcast to have access to our premium content.

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    Support the Show" link at the bottom of these (and all) podcast notes or on our website to become a supporter of our work. Thanks!!

    In this episode, hosts Wakil and Annalouiza reflect on the highlights of their second season.

    They discuss various topics related to end-of-life practices from the episodes in this second season, including alternative funeral methods, medical assistance in dying, and end-of-life planning resources.

    They emphasize the importance of community support, preparation (especially with completing your advanced care directive), and the normalization of conversations surrounding death and dying.

    Support the show

    You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. You are also invited to subscribe to support us financially. Anyone who supports us at any level will have access to Premium content, special online meet-ups, and one on one time with Annalouiza or Wakil.

    And we would love your feedback and want to hear your stories. You can email us at endoflifeconvo@gmail.com.



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    7 mins
  • Plant Medicine for Grief and Healing with Teresa Yung
    Dec 18 2024

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    In this conversation, Teresa Yung shares her profound journey through grief and healing, exploring the impact of death on her life and work. As an activist and therapist in training, she discusses her experiences with plant medicine, the awakening process, and her role as a life doula. Teresa emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and the challenges faced in the healing journey, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of life, death, and the infinite nature of the soul. In this conversation, Teresa Yung shares her insights on finding support during overwhelming times, the importance of community, and the healing power of plant medicine. She discusses the fear of death and the regrets that often accompany it, emphasizing the need to live life fully and authentically. The dialogue highlights the significance of vulnerability, asking for help, and being present in the moment.

    Teresa's website - https://www.beautifulwisdom.us/

    "Your task is not to seek for love but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it."

    Support the show

    You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. You are also invited to subscribe to support us financially. Anyone who supports us at any level will have access to Premium content, special online meet-ups, and one on one time with Annalouiza or Wakil.

    And we would love your feedback and want to hear your stories. You can email us at endoflifeconvo@gmail.com.



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    44 mins
  • Be Vessels of Love in the World and Imagine Peace - with Author and Playwright Anastacia Dadashpour
    Dec 11 2024

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    In this conversation, Anastasia Dadashpour shares her profound experiences with death and loss, exploring how these events have shaped her understanding of life, love, and spirituality. She discusses the impact of her grandmother's fear of death, the loss of her daughter, and her father's suicide, emphasizing the connections that remain after death. Anastasia also highlights her work in creating a play about children imagining peace after an apocalypse, reflecting on the importance of love and community in healing and transformation. The conversation delves into the significance of acknowledging grief and the role of death doulas in supporting those who are transitioning.

    Love: A Manual For Humanity

    Support the show

    You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. You are also invited to subscribe to support us financially. Anyone who supports us at any level will have access to Premium content, special online meet-ups, and one on one time with Annalouiza or Wakil.

    And we would love your feedback and want to hear your stories. You can email us at endoflifeconvo@gmail.com.



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    41 mins

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