Beyond the Medical: The Heartfelt Work of a Death Doula with Brooke Nutting
Grief can feel like an unbearable weight, a journey no one is prepared to walk alone. But what if, in life’s hardest moments, you had a guide—someone to hold space, offer comfort, and help you navigate the unknown? Today, we’re honored to welcome death doula Brooke Nutting, who has turned her own loss into a mission of love, helping others find peace, presence, and meaning in life’s final chapter.
Brooke knows firsthand the impact that compassionate support can have during this transition. After losing her father to Lewy Body dementia in 2015, Brooke’s journey led her to become a death doula, providing guidance, emotional support, and practical assistance to individuals and families facing the end of life.
We discussed (chapters in this video):
- Greetings and introduction of Brooke Nutting
- What it was like to care for her father and how it shaped her path to becoming a death doula.
- Traditions around death and dying.
- How friends and family can help during the process - asking and accepting help.
- The average stay in hospice.
- The transition from owning a successful construction business to taking a sabbatical to embracing her new calling - a Death Doula.
- What is a death doula, and how do they support individuals and families.
- Helping families navigate the emotional and logistical challenges that come with this transition.
- The importance of self-care and having boundaries.
- Services that Brooke offers and options that may be available for death planning.
- Have you heard about Aquamation Cremation? Me either. What is it and options for this service.
- Pre-planning check list and Medical History Journals.
- Legacy Projects
- Changes needed in how we talk about and approach death. - Death is not a dirty word.
- Advice for everyone either facing the end of life themselves or supporting a loved one, to help them prepare for this journey with more peace and presence.
- Classes Brooke teaches for caregivers and for potential death doulas.
Episode Resources:
Brooke Nutting:
Death Doula Professionals - In-person or virtual services available.
Website: https://deathdoulaprofessionals.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookenutting/
Facebook & Instagram: Death Doula Professionals
Phone: 505-263-7797
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