End-of-Life Planning with Death Doula Nicole Soares

Simplifying the Complicated with Lori Bolander and Lauren Gallagher, Episode 12

In this episode of the Simplifying the Complicated, Lori Bolander and Lauren Gallagher speak with Nicole Soares, an end-of-life educator, planner, death doula, financial expert, and after-death care specialist in Southern California to facilitate empowered, meaningful, and ecologically responsible deaths. She is a compassionate guide and dedicated advocate for planning, informed value-based choice, holistic therapies, and green burial and water cremation options. With 34 years of experience in financial services solving tough fraud and credit challenges, Nicole is uniquely equipped to help others not only with their emotional, spiritual, and ritual needs, but also with the complex financial decisions that are often part of the end-of-life journey as CEO of EcoLove Transitions.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* The importance of end-of-life planning

* The roles and responsibilities of a death doula, emphasizing the significance of advanced healthcare directives, preplanning, and ecologically responsible death care

* The stigma and discomfort surrounding conversations about death and how addressing these topics openly can lead to more meaningful and peaceful end-of-life experiences

* Nicole’s personal experience of caring for a friend with a severe brain injury, which fueled her passion for helping others with comprehensive end-of-life planning

* The various legal aspects of end-of-life choices, such as the POLST form, and the challenges of ensuring that one's healthcare wishes are honored

Learn more about Nicole Soares:

* Visit EcoLove Transitions’ website: http://ecolovetransitions.com

* Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-soares-420bb27

* Visit EcoLove Transition’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@EcoLoveTransitions

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About the Simplifying the Complicated podcast with Lori Bolander and Lauren Gallagher:

In each episode of Simplifying the Complicated, we'll get together with other professionals and have fun talking about trust and estate matters.

Watch more episodes of Simplifying the Complicated:

* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LawGBS

Connect and learn more from your hosts, Lori Bolander and Lauren Gallagher:

* Connect with Lori on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-bolander-a62b97177

* Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-gallagher-3b213b12

* Visit Lori and Lauren’s firm’s website: http://www.lawgbs.com