Deathwalker Doula Services

04/02/2026

This is so important to me that this information is known. Not everyone is given the same dignity when dying and that will only change when we step up. We have to be involved. ***rcommunity ***rdeath

03/30/2026

I have something really exciting happening tonight… 🖤

I was invited to be on Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba and Greg Bach from 5–7 PM CST!

We’ll be talking about what I do as a death doula, what that actually means, and opening up conversation around end-of-life care in a way that’s approachable and real.

I’m honestly so freaking excited (and maybe a little nervous 😅) — opportunities like this mean so much because they help bring these conversations into more everyday spaces.

If you’ve ever been curious about what a death doula is, this is a great chance to tune in and learn more.

🎙️ Listen here: https://civicmedia.us/shows/nite-lite

Would love to know if you’re tuning in! 🖤

03/29/2026

Last night I finished reading Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty — and wow.

This book is honest, darkly funny, and deeply human. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the funeral industry while also gently (and sometimes not so gently) challenging the way our culture approaches death.

As a death doula, I really appreciate how this book opens the door to conversations that many people don’t even realize they’re allowed to have — about what happens after death, what options exist, and how we can engage with death in a more informed and personal way.

I’ll be heading to a bookclub at Black Heart Books called Mortal Truths on April 9th at 7pm, where we’ll be discussing this book, and I’m really looking forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts and perspectives.

If you’ve read it, I’d love to know what stood out to you — and if you haven’t, I definitely recommend adding it to your list.

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03/28/2026

The very first Mortal Matters: A Death and Dying Bookclub is happening today at WordHaven BookHouse, LLC . 📚

This space was created because I believe conversations about death don’t have to be heavy, clinical, or avoided altogether. They can be thoughtful, curious, compassionate, and even a little joyful when shared in community.

Today we’ll be discussing Briefly, Perfectly, Human by Alua Arthur, a beautiful reflection on what it means to be alive while knowing that our lives are finite.

I’m so grateful for everyone who is showing up for this first gathering. Creating spaces where we can talk about life, death, grief, meaning, and legacy is such an important part of my work.

If you’re joining us this morning — I can’t wait to see you. 🖤

03/27/2026

I just finished reading Choosing to Die by Theresa Evans — and I’m still sitting with it.

This book shares Theresa’s deeply personal journey supporting her mother through MAiD (Medical Aid in Dying) in Canada. It’s honest, emotional, and incredibly human. It doesn’t shy away from the complexity of choice, love, grief, and what it means to walk alongside someone at the end of their life.

As a death doula, stories like this matter. They open up conversations that many people are afraid to have — about autonomy, dignity, and what a “good death” can look like for each individual.

I’m truly honored to share that I will be her conversation partner at Lion's Mouth Bookstore on April 21 from 6–7 PM.

We’ll be talking more about the book, the realities of end-of-life choices, and creating space for thoughtful, respectful conversation around a topic that is often misunderstood.

If you’ve read the book — or even if you’re just curious — I would love for you to join us.

This is going to be a meaningful one. 🖤

03/27/2026

During surges of grief I often find myself avoiding bedtime because I hope to stay “busy” enough to not think about it.

There is something about the night that makes grief feel heavier.

During the day, you can distract yourself. You can stay busy, talk to people, and push through what you’re feeling. But at night, everything slows down. The silence comes in, and there is nothing left to hide behind.

That is when the memories feel closer. That is when the absence feels louder. That is when your heart finally releases what it has been holding in all day.

If nights are hard for you, it does not mean you are getting worse. It means your grief is being felt in its most honest form.

You are not alone in those quiet hours. So many hearts are awake at night, missing someone they love.

💬 Are your nights harder than your days?

03/26/2026

Good morning from Copper Rock Coffee Downtown ! ☕ I’m excited to be here as the presenter for today’s Fox Valley Women in Business FVWB meeting, talking about who I am and what I do as . 🖤

It’s always such a gift to connect with local professionals, share the work I do, and highlight how compassionate end-of-life care can truly support families and communities. Networking, education, and connection — all in one morning!

03/25/2026

✨ Currently attending the Creating Secular Ceremonies webinar, part of the Green Burial Council’s monthly free series! Continuous education is such an important part of what I do, and I love expanding my knowledge to better support my clients and their families. 🌿

Learning new approaches and ideas for ceremonies that honor life in meaningful, personalized ways is exactly why ongoing education is essential in death care. Feeling inspired and ready to bring more thoughtful, intentional guidance to those I work with. 🖤