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January 3, 2025 44 mins

Death Doula Darnell Lamont Walker is listening to the dying and speaking up to advocate for their needs.  As a Death Doula who is also male and black, Darnell works to facilitate conversations about death in the black community.  He’s a unique blend of skills and talents - an Emmy-nominated children’s writer, a documentary filmmaker, and a death doula. 

Darnell is a listener, a companion to people with serious illness.  He’s working to create change around our perceptions of grief, death discussions, and how we approach dying in the U.S.

Connect with Darnell Lamont Walker

Website:  Darnell Walker

Social media:  IG   LinkedIn   

Watch Darnell’s talk at EndWell 2023 here

Information for sponsor Jennifer O’Brien:

Website: jenniferaobrien.com 

Read more about Jennifer O’Brien here.

Purchase your copy of Care Boss by Jennifer O’Brien here.

Hospice Navigation Services is here for you.  If you have questions about hospice care or need to troubleshoot the care you’re already receiving, book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.  

Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer

Website:  theheartofhospice.com

Email:  helen@theheartofhospice.com


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