About this episode

Suzanne discusses the importance of releasing emotional burdens and not carrying what is not yours, drawing insights from her experiences with those at the end of life.

JOIN DEATH DOULA WORLD TRAINING DAY ONLINE LIVE APRIL 22nd at 7pm EST. Save your seat HERE:CLICK HERE NOW!!! After sitting with over a thousand people at the end of life, one truth becomes clear: we suffer not because of what happens to us, but because of what we continue to carry. In this powerful episode, Suzanne shares one of the most life-changing lessons from those nearing death: you are not here to carry everything. You’ll learn how to release emotional burdens, stop absorbing the weight of the world, and return to a more peaceful, grounded, and empowered way of living. ✨ In this episode:• Why holding onto pain keeps you stuck• The difference between experiencing life vs. carrying it• What forgiveness really means• How to stop absorbing fear, anxiety, and overwhelm• The power of becoming a compassionate witness At the end of life, people don’t wish they carried more pain—they show us how to let go. Ask yourself:What am I carrying right now that is not mine? This episode is a reminder that you are allowed to release what was never yours. Join the upcoming FREE Doulagivers Level 1 End of Life Doula and Family Caregiver Training Webinar here Join us at Life Café here Register…

People in this episode

Host: Suzanne B. O’Brien RN

Topics covered

• emotional release
• end of life
• forgiveness
• compassionate witnessing
• personal empowerment

Keywords

• death doula
• emotional burdens
• forgiveness
• anxiety
• compassion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Doulagivers, Life Café, THE GOOD DEATH BOOK CLUB

Products: THE GOOD DEATH BOOK

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