In this episode, we dive deep into:

• Reframing perceptions of death to enrich life perspectives
• The impact of personal loss and the broader meaning of different forms of death, like relationship endings
• Healing from grief through journaling and rituals
• Embracing life's brevity, being present in relationships, and accepting life's unpredictability
• Overcoming fear of death, viewing it as a peaceful transition, and valuing rituals in American culture

Key Takeaways:

• Acknowledge and grieve losses to welcome new beginnings in life.
• Journaling and self-reflection are powerful tools in dealing with grief and releasing attachments.
• The presence of grace is essential to cope with life's unpredictability and the inevitable changes it brings.
• Rituals play a crucial role in honoring the deceased and assisting the grieving process.
• 'The Grace in Dying' book and 'Contemplative Dying' TikTok provide insights on finding beauty in pain and using it to connect more deeply with life.

"Finding beauty in pain awakens and connects us to the fullness of life." —   Kelsey Kappauf

About Kelsey Kappauf: 

A warm hello! I’m Kelsey Kappauf, a death doula and death coach. My work invites us to reframe death in order to live more conscious lives, at every stage. Our experiences of death can be both deeply painful, yet wildly sacred, often inviting us to awaken to our lives in new ways.

Connect Kelsey Kappauf: 

Website: https://contemplativedying.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseykappauf/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@contemplativedying 

Connect with Rich Woo: 

Website: www.catalyst.nm.com 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richwoo/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rich_woo/?hl=en 

Book:  Dead to Alive (coming soon)

Email: [email protected]