On Death Positivity

On Death Positivity

Author: Henry-Cameron Allen, author of The Lost Traveler's Field Guide June 23, 2023 Duration: 1:07:17

Victoria Casanova⁠ is a certified End of Life Doula through the University of Vermont, and has been studying Death and Dying for over a decade. They feel that their main purpose in life is to provide Death education and a safe space to discuss any Death related topics that would typically be considered taboo in our modern Western society. They are currently working on an End of Life Planning practice to help people put their wishes and medical paperwork in place to have a mindful and graceful passing, and are the founder of a Death discussion group on Facebook called "Death Positivity Daily." Victoria is also a Non-Binary person and uses They/Them pronouns.


Facebook Group: ⁠Death Positivity Daily⁠

Suggested YouTube Channels by Death Doulas:

⁠Alua Arthur: Going With Grace⁠

⁠Dr. Karen Wyatt: End-of-Life University⁠

⁠Suzanne B O'Brien RN: Doulagivers Network⁠

⁠Dr. Sarah Kerr, PhD: Centre for Sacred Deathcare⁠


Suggested Reading:

⁠Cultivating the Doula Heart by Francesca Lynn Arnoldy⁠

Final Gifts by Maggie Callanan and Patricia Kelley⁠

From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death By Caitlin Doughty⁠


Referenced in this episode: The Lost Travelers Club: Peregrine - a term now used for parents of child loss.






Henry-Cameron Allen, author of The Lost Traveler's Field Guide, hosts this unique audio experience. The Lost Traveler Podcast: Navigating the World to Find YourSelf is less about itineraries and more about the internal journeys that happen when we step outside our comfort zones. Each episode feels like a conversation with a wise friend, blending Henry-Cameron's own real-life experiences with the profound insights of mentors and guides from across the globe. You'll hear stories that aren't just about places, but about the perspectives and essential life skills gathered along the way. This podcast operates on a principle of giving back, with all support and sponsorship funds directed toward noble charitable causes. It’s an invitation to reflect on your own path while learning from others, creating a sense of a global community exploring what it means to grow. Tune in for thoughtful dialogues that help map the terrain of personal development, proving that sometimes you need to get lost to truly find your way.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 78

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