Your Path Guide Pty Ltd

Your Path Guide Pty Ltd End of Life Doula | Chair of HELD Australia. Adelaide based. Shannon is the founder and owner of Your Path Guide.

Walking alongside clients and their circles of care with compassion, comfort and guidance as they prepare for, navigate and remember life’s final chapter. He understands that the end of life journey is deeply personal and unique. As an End of Life Doula (also known as a Death Doula), he offers compassionate support to individuals with terminal or life-limiting illnesses and those nearing the end o

f their lives. Shannon works closely with you and those around you to create a personalised end of life plan, honouring your wishes and providing peace of mind. Shannon is proud to be involved in shaping Australia’s holistic end of life care’s future. He is a Board member and Vice Chair of HELD (Holistic End of Life and Death Care Australia Inc.), an emerging peak body in this field. Additionally, as a founding COTA SA Rainbow Horizons Project group member, Shannon is committed to supporting end-of-life planning and care within LGBTQ+ communities. The mission of Your Path Guide is to ease life’s journey. Whether through regular sound healing sessions or navigating the end of life journey for yourself or someone you care for, Shannon is here to ensure you understand your choices and support those choices with care and respect. Located in Adelaide, South Australia, Shannon looks forward to connecting with you and providing the support you need during these important times.

19/04/2026

People are often surprised when I describe what I do.
End of Life Doulas don’t replace medical care. We work in the spaces alongside it - the emotional, the practical, the deeply human.
For the people I walk alongside, that makes all the difference.
If you’d like to know more, the link is in my bio.

People often assume End of Life Doulas are there for the paperwork.Sometimes we are. But more often, we're there for the...
16/04/2026

People often assume End of Life Doulas are there for the paperwork.
Sometimes we are. But more often, we're there for the stuff that's harder to name.
The fear that nobody's talking about. The family member holding it all together on the outside. The person who just needs someone to sit with them.
That's the work. And it matters.
www.yourpathguide.com.au

This surprises a lot of people.You don't need a doctor's referral to work with an End of Life Doula. You don't need a te...
14/04/2026

This surprises a lot of people.
You don't need a doctor's referral to work with an End of Life Doula. You don't need a terminal diagnosis either.
You just need to be ready to have the conversation.
If you've been thinking about it, that's enough.
Reach out any time at www.yourpathguide.com.au

13/04/2026
13/04/2026

Most people don’t know what an end of life doula actually does.
That’s not a criticism - it’s just where we are in Australia right now. EOLDs are still finding their place in the public conversation, and there’s a lot of ground to cover.
This carousel breaks it down simply. What we do, what we don’t do, and who we’re here for.
Swipe through and let me know if any of it resonates - or if you have questions I haven’t answered yet.
There’s a link in my bio, or you can reach me directly at www.yourpathguide.com.au

12/04/2026

People are often surprised when I tell them I’m not a nurse.
And honestly, that’s okay. End of Life Doulas are still relatively new in Australia, and most people haven’t heard of us yet.

What I do know is that when someone is facing the end of life, there’s a lot that falls outside the scope of medical care. The hard conversations. The unspoken fears. The family member sitting in the corner who doesn’t know what to do with their hands.

That’s where I come in.

If you’ve ever wondered whether an End of Life Doula might be right for you or someone you love, I’d be glad to have that conversation.

Visit www.yourpathguide.com.au or send me a message any time.

End of Life Doulas exist because dying deserves more than a clinical response.  It deserves presence. Compassion. And so...
09/04/2026

End of Life Doulas exist because dying deserves more than a clinical response. It deserves presence. Compassion. And someone whose only job is to be there.
If you've been following along this fortnight - thank you. 🙏 This is the work I care about most deeply. If you or someone you love could benefit from end of life support, I'd welcome a conversation. A free call is a good place to start. Link in bio. 💚

We talk a lot about the person who is dying.  But what about the people left behind?  Families who support a loved one t...
07/04/2026

We talk a lot about the person who is dying. But what about the people left behind? Families who support a loved one through end of life often carry that experience for the rest of their lives.

The decisions made under pressure.
The things left unsaid.
The feeling of not knowing if they did enough.

When an End of Life Doula is present, families are guided, not overwhelmed.
Supported through decisions, not left to make them alone.
And when it is over, they carry something different. Not just grief. But the knowledge that their person was truly held.

When an End of Life Doula is present, the person dying is seen as whole.  Not as a diagnosis. Not as a bed number. Not a...
06/04/2026

When an End of Life Doula is present, the person dying is seen as whole.

Not as a diagnosis.
Not as a bed number.
Not as a set of symptoms to be managed.

As a person, with a story, with fears, with people they love and things left unsaid. Their wishes are documented, honoured and protected.

That is what dignified dying looks like. And everyone deserves it.

03/04/2026

A question for you. If someone you loved was nearing the end of life — would you know what to do? Not medically. Humanly.

Would you know how to sit with them? How to make sure their wishes were heard?

How to support the rest of your family at the same time? Most people don't. And that's not a failure — it's simply that nobody ever taught us. Drop a ❤ in the comments if this resonates.

This one is hard to read. But it's true.When there is nobody holding the human side of dying, people die with questions ...
31/03/2026

This one is hard to read. But it's true.
When there is nobody holding the human side of dying, people die with questions unasked. Wishes unspoken. Fears unacknowledged.
Feeling like a patient, not a person.
And that stays with families long after the death itself.
It doesn't have to be this way. That's what End of Life Doulas are here for.

When did we stop knowing how to die?Not medically. Humanly.This is a question I've been sitting with a lot lately. And i...
29/03/2026

When did we stop knowing how to die?
Not medically. Humanly.
This is a question I've been sitting with a lot lately. And it's what this carousel is all about.
If you haven't seen it yet — swipe back to my last post. I think it might stop you in your tracks.

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