Redefining End-of-Life Care with Jamie Thrower

“There’s no one way to be a death doula.”

Welcome Grief'd Up, the podcast that dives deep into the conversations no one wants to have, but everyone will need to…eventually. 

Today we are joined by your host Rebecca Feinglos and her wonderful friend Jamie Thrower. Jamie is a queer death doula, end-of-life educator, and the founder of Queer Grief Club, an activity-focused grief support meetup group dedicated to reimagining grief spaces for LGBTQ individuals.

In this episode, Jamie and Rebecca explore the profound and often misunderstood role of a death doula. Jamie shares her journey into this unique vocation, starting from her personal experiences with loss at a young age. Jamie helps to cover the various ways death doulas support individuals and families, from handling daunting paperwork to facilitating meaningful end-of-life conversations.

Jamie provides invaluable insights into the intersection of creativity and death, the importance of preserving legacy, and the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in bereavement and end-of-life care. Rebecca and Jamie also discuss the concept of a "good death" and how death doulas can help ensure that individuals feel empowered and cared for in their final moments.

If you or someone you care about is navigating the complexities of grief, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as Rebecca and Jamie break down the misconceptions about loss and learn how to show up for each other in the most challenging times.

Bonus: this episode features the expert commentary of Rebecca's dogs, Daisy Duke and Ralphie. Make sure to listen for it.

Connect with Jamie Thrower

Website: jamiethrower.com

Instagram: @queergriefclub

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