In Conversation with an End-of-Life Specialist
By: pmsears-us
Language: en-us
Categories: Society, Culture, Relationships
Honest conversations with end-of-life professionals—physicians, doulas, grief specialists, attorneys, and thought leaders—exploring MAID, green burial, dementia care, digital legacy, and more. These aren't morbid discussions; they're deeply human conversations about living fully while we can. Whether you're a caregiver, professional, or simply want to live more intentionally, you'll gain practical wisdom about what truly matters. Because the best time to talk about the end of life is while you're still living it.
Episodes
In Conversation with Angela Shook an End-of-Life Specialist
Oct 25, 2025In June 2025, we were fortunate to talk with Angela Shook an End-of-Life and Companion Animal Doula.
Angela Shook is an end-of-life doula, Hospice volunteer, and instructor for the Doula Programs at the University of Vermont, and offers multiple end-of-life educational workshops and grief support groups.
She is a veterinary doula with Pet Well Mobile Vet, where she assists with euthanasia and the end-of-life care and support of companion animals.
Angela has received the Animal Hospice Advocate Certificate from the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC). She is a certified Pet...
Duration: 00:57:38In Conversation with Angela Ross an End-of-Life Specialist
Oct 25, 2025The Cost of Not Having a Will. You don't want to miss this conversation, and you may want to listen to it more than once.
Welcome to a great conversation with Angela Ross, an attorney who has practiced probate law for 31 years and currently serves as the probate judge in Orleans County, Vermont. (February 2025),
Some highlights include:
After you die, and if your estate is in probate, the will becomes public information with no right to privacy.There is no estate or gift tax if your estate is worth less than $ 12 million.Angela shared... Duration: 01:07:35In Conversation with Kasey March an End-of-Life Specialist
Oct 25, 2025Graceful Transitions welcomed (Vermont) to our "In Conversation With an End-of-Life Specialist" series in September 2025.
Kasey shared insights from her work as an end-of-life doula, focusing specifically on medical aid in dying (MAID). As a certified Wayfinder in Vermont, she provides compassionate support to individuals and their loved ones throughout this deeply personal journey.
Kasey's support for MAID includes helping clients find a safe, appropriate location to take the prescribed medicine. This is particularly valuable for:
Out-of-state residents who travel to Vermont to access MAID (if it's not available in their home state)Vermont... Duration: 01:04:45In Conversation with Francesca Arnoldy an End-of-Life Specialist
Oct 25, 2025In May 2025, we had a lively conversation about how living fully and dying well matter most.
Our discussion of the feeling of release when enjoying ‘just starting’ challenging conversations and projects struck me. Starting with just one step can bring pleasure, understanding, and kindness.
Francesca Lynn Arnoldy is a community doula, death literacy advocate, and author based in Vermont. She has written several books, including "Cultivating the Doula Heart: Essentials of Compassionate Care," "Map of Memory Lane," and "The Death Doula's Guide to Living Fully and Dying Prepared."
In addition to her writing, Fran...
Duration: 01:07:24In Conversation with Lindsey Warren an End-of-Life Specialist
Oct 20, 2025Lindsey shared, "I don’t think that there’s any one right way to go about end-of-life planning and disposition planning, but I think it’s really important to look at all the options and make choices that reflect your values.
[I have seen] people in my family with, sudden deaths that, funeral poverty has really hit them hard, and theydidn’t know their options. And so, that made me feel, you know, more passionate about delving into this.”
This touching conversation brought ‘aha moments,’ in particular that we all have the power to choose from anumber o...
Duration: 01:04:10