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Certified End-of-Life Doula providing a holistic approach to end-of-life matters. Certification obtained through the award-winning Doulagivers Training Program.

I provide physical, emotional & spiritual support, education, and companionship at the EOL.

01/18/2026

Starting 2026 strong, reading the book *Life Worth Living* and today I got to join the first discussion of the book offered through the Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath and Death, guided by Amy Wright Glenn.

This year feels like a threshold as I close my 30s and enter my fourth decade. And what better way to step into a new decade than by taking stock of my life, orienting myself, and clarifying my compass for what a good life actually is.

I'm examining:
💫how I spend my time, money, attention
💫 what are my hopes, fears, and sources of joy, peace, regret or disappointment

No, it's not about getting answers.
No, I am not trying to fix or optimize my way through it. I just want to slow down and ask better questions to discover meaning, values, and how I actually want to live.

So incredibly grateful for spaces that take life and death seriously.

Starting 2026 in conversation with big questions, steady curiosity, and good people -- this feels like the right place to begin.

01/15/2026

Today I had the opportunity to share a gentle, introductory presentation on how to begin thinking about and talking about end-of-life planning.

I kept the presentation intentionally basic 《why talking about death is important, what is advance care planning, what is quality of life, how to select a substitute decision-maker》 and the response confirmed something I keep seeing again and again: when the space feels calm and safe, people want to engage with this topic.

There were around 25 people in the room, and even more importantly, there was openness. Questions. Stories. Curiosity. A real appetite to keep the conversation going.

What I covered today was only scratching the surface. End-of-life planning touches so many layers (values, care, relationships, legacy) and each deserves its own time and depth.

This speaking opportunity feels like the beginning of many more conversations, seminars, and workshops to dive deep into different topics slowly and thoughtfully and offer people guidance and support as they plan their end of life -- yay!

More to explore. More to talk about.
Planting those seeds, one room at a time. 🌿🌾

01/02/2026

Best gifts I received this Xmas. My people know me too well!

So excited to start going through my very own Nothing to Fear journal by .
What a wonderful way to start my year.

Contemplating my mortality is such a wild experience because I think I know but then I realize I am not that certain and I end up with more questions than answers 😅

I'm going to enjoy the ride

12/28/2025

Reposted from because everyone needs to hear this.

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When is the time to call a death doula?⁠
Now.⁠
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Not when the final days arrive. Not when medicine has reached its limits.⁠
Now—when questions about meaning, comfort, and choice begin to surface. When families start to sense change but don’t yet have the words to name it.⁠
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A death doula’s work bridges the space between treatment and transition. They help people prepare practically and emotionally—guiding conversations about wishes, legacy, and presence long before the final moments.⁠
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Because early support isn’t a sign of giving up. It’s an act of care. It allows families to move through what’s ahead with calm, understanding, and connection.⁠
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Alua Arthur is just fabulous

12/27/2025

ChatGPT Year in Review

This year I started using ChatGPT in a very specific way - with lots of caution and even mistrust because somehow it feels wrong (even today). I had to work through feelings of guilt and understand that using tools we have available do not take away from our work and do not make us lazy.

This year I dipped my toes into this tool not to replace my thinking, not to outsource creativity. Not to produce more noise. I used it to organize and break big, overwhelming ideas into small, doable steps I could actually do instead of staying stuck in my head. I wanted to take tangible steps to move my death work forward.

I’m deeply aware that tools like this have environmental and social costs and that matters to me. So I use it intentionally, sparingly, and as a organization tool that helps me test structure, make informed decisions and translate my vision into action. Its strategic and very specific.

The real work still happens offline - in conversations, in community, in showing up. Technology doesn’t create meaning, that's all still entirely human.

I loved how ChatGPT summarized my use of it this year. I will take that pretend award! 😄

I am looking forward to 2026 and what is in store for Your Last Chapter! So many dreams, so much to build!

12/19/2025

JINGLE BELLS; EXISTENTIAL DREAD
Visual representation of the fact that death is always in the background. Haha!

(Festivity level: high. Mortality awareness: higher. )

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12/12/2025

Una buena muerte es una muerte aceptada y acompañada.
.. Un hospital sin cuidados paliativos es el peor lugar para morir, porque te van a tratar de curar contra la muerte, y eso es lo mas doloroso que te puede pasar.

Repost:

12/08/2025

When "treat yo self" wins. ✨️🫠

I love to represent! 😅🤩

11/29/2025

Hi, I’m Natalia! I wanted to introduce myself, in case you're new here!

I’m an End-of-Life Doula and educator based in Toronto and the human behind Your Last Chapter. I started this profile to offer practical, heart-level information to anyone who wants to face mortality with more clarity and less fear.

My work sits at the intersection of planning, education, community care, and honest conversation. I offer bilingual (English/Spanish) end-of-life planning sessions, legacy and values-work, caregiver support, vigil preparation, and workshops around death literacy. I’ve held multiple Death Cafés, and currently have a few projects in the works to facilitate reflection and conversations about end of life planning and care.

I started this account because most people don’t know where to start. My goal is to change that. I help individuals and families prepare early, talk openly, document their wishes, explore and understand their options, and build confidence around choices, which can often feel overwhelming.

At the core, my work is about holding space: space for grief, questions, uncertainty, humour, fear, and the parts of life we’re taught to avoid.

I want people to feel less alone, more informed, and more in control of their Last Chapter.

If you’re new here, welcome!
Take what you need, stay curious, and feel free to contact me if you have questions or want to know more! 💫

10/30/2025

✨️ Things are happening! ✨️

I was recently approached by a community ambassador from NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities) who invited me to offer a presentation on End-of-Life Planning.

[[ NORC stands for Naturally Occurring Retirement Community. These are communities where the population has become older over time. Many residents may have moved in when they were younger and are now retiring there.
Purpose: These communities create opportunities to deliver social and health services to support residents who want to "age in place." ]]

Of course, I jumped at the opportunity — with both feet and without hesitation!

After hosting a few Death Cafés, it’s become clear that people want to talk about end-of-life care and planning. Many are curious but cautious — unsure how to begin or afraid of what it might stir up.
But those who come? They leave lighter, more connected, and often glad to have finally had the conversation.

The feedback has been incredibly affirming, and being invited to give this presentation feels like a beautiful sign that this work — my death work — is not only meaningful but needed.

Yes, it’s a slow build. And yes, it is partly (or mainly) because my energy and capacity are stretched thin between all the roles I carry. But even with all that — it’s worth it. Every conversation, every shared moment, every seed planted reminds me why I do this.

This work sets my heart on fire and fills my soul with purpose. ✨️
I’m so grateful for every opportunity to connect, to listen, and to help others reflect on what truly matters at the end of life.

Starting 2026 with this presentation feels like the right way to begin — with intention, community, and hope for what’s still to come.

💭 May we all find the courage to talk about what matters most — while we still can.

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10/21/2025

Thinking of my friend - whose mom died a year ago today. I saw this quote and immediately thought of you, Tarah.

I can only imagine how much you miss your mom.
I just want you to know that she’s still here in all the quiet, beautiful ways she shaped you.
Her love didn’t disappear; it just changed form.
You carry her with you every day.

Sending you a big hug and all my love today. 💛

10/19/2025

This is 39.

As I review my 30s, I can recognize that my goals are layered but consistent. I'm working on building a life that has both meaning and autonomy. Ideally, my life will blend purpose with personal peace. I am not looking for success in the traditional sense, I'm chasing alignment: where work, identity, and relationships all match my internal compass, moving through life guided by care, not ambition.

I am so grateful for the people who have touched my lofe and have remained over the years, those who see me and appreciate me for who I am and in all my versions.

As for my 40s, I want it to be a decade of integration. I’ve spent my 30s gathering experiences, surviving heartbreak, raising humans, proving competence, and sketching dreams. So my 40s will be about convergence: choosing what stays and letting the rest fall away. I want to stop second-guessing myself and start leading—quietly, powerfully, without needing validation or permission. The next year, treating it as a threshold year, will be equal parts clearing, building, and grounding: setting intention, cleaning house, choosing my next decade instead of being dragged into it.

Cheers for what's to come!

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