We plan for birth, so why don’t we plan for death with the same care and reverence?
Death is inevitable, yet most of us avoid talking about it—leaving ourselves and our loved ones unprepared. In this conversation, death doula Jill McClennen shares how end-of-life planning, grief rituals, and intentional presence can transform both the dying process and the way we live.
In this episode, you will:
- Learn what a death doula is and how their non-medical support brings peace and clarity at the end of life
- Discover how embracing mortality helps you live with more purpose and connection
- Explore grief rituals and legacy practices that honor both the dying and the living
Press play to uncover how planning for the end can help you live—and love—with more intention.
About Jill:
Jill McClennen is a certified death doula and end-of-life coach offering holistic, soul-centered support to individuals and families navigating death and grief. Through her virtual practice, Jill guides clients in preparing emotionally and spiritually for end of life, drawing on trauma-sensitive yoga, reiki, and shamanic healing. She’s also the host of the Seeing Death Clearly podcast, where she explores death with honesty and compassion. Jill’s path began with caring for her own grandmother—an experience that now fuels her mission to help others face death with clarity and love.
Connect with Jill:
Podcast: Seeing Death Clearly
Instagram @endoflifeclarity
Episodes air weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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This podcast simplifies estate planning for women in the sandwich generation - those raising children while caring for aging parents. We cover living trusts, wills, power of attorney, supported decision making, and healthcare proxies to help you plan with clarity and peace of mind. Episodes explore inheritance, probate, fiduciary duties, and the role of a trustee, while addressing decision fatigue, overwhelm, and the emotional weight of caregiving. Rooted in mindfulness, values, and preparedness, we offer practical tools and heartfelt conversations about elder care, end-of-life planning, and leaving a legacy that lasts.
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