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In this episode of Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula, Traci Arieli speaks with Farah Baxter, co-founder of Soalma, about the essential documents, conversations, and emotional legacies we should prepare before we die. Together, they explore how thoughtful end-of-life planning can ease the burden on loved ones, reduce chaos, and create space for healing.
Whether you’ve already started planning or are hearing about this for the first time, Farah offers gentle, practical guidance and introduces Soalma, a digital platform designed to help families document, store, and share life’s most important details.
Key takeaways include:
- What you actually need to document before you die (beyond just a will)
- The emotional and practical impacts of being prepared
- How planning ahead can prevent family conflict
- Why even young, healthy adults should start documenting now
- How Soalma helps users store both vital documents and meaningful stories
This episode helps normalize conversations around death and dying by showing how preparation is not only an act of love but a way to preserve peace and dignity for everyone involved.
Links/Resources:
- Guest: Learn more about Soalma – https://soalma.com
- Host: Traci Arieli – https://www.comfortingclosure.com
- Advance Directives by state: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/free-printable-advance-directives/
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