Balefire Life Review & End of Life Planning

This is an audio recording of a post I wrote and published on BalefireReview.com on July 7, 2026.

So, I host Death Cafés sometimes. There’s a standard operating procedure created by an established organization. I didn’t make it up. But it’s still a new concept to many.

People who are new to this kind of gathering often ask these kinds of questions:

• Is this going to be depressing?

• Am I expected to share something traumatic?

• Is this therapy?

• Is this religious?

• Why would anyone spend their precious time talking about death?

Well, I’ve got some answers for you.

In this episode:

• Meet Desiree and listen as we dive into a Mini Life Review Session we recorded at the beginning of 2021.
• working through borderline personality disorder and dealing with changing life expectations
• setting boundaries and holding them
• committing to community care
• standing up for yourself in your life

This is a reading of a post on my website.

This piece covers honoring sacredness, starting the process, helping yourself through this, helping your loved one who is dying, helping their loved ones, preparing the space, tips for making the space work for assorted service providers, transitioning the space after death has occurred, and looking forward and moving into grieving, mourning, and the rest of your life.

This post can be read on my website at BalefireReview.com

First up in my series on death and dying rituals across space, time, and species: Tibetan Buddhism

I am a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism so much of my own perspective, experience, and beliefs are present throughout the recording, along with sharing extra research I've done to back up my ramblings.

I hope this is informative, especially for listeners who know nothing of Tibetan culture and religion. My hope is that learning about additional cultures and rituals can open up your perspective on the sacredness of life and death. Perhaps you'll look at your own plans and traditions and adjust based on what truly speaks to you instead of what's standard wherever and whenever you are.

xo,

Madison

This is my first ever podcast episode recorded. Before we dive into everything else want to do here, I share about my background, experience, and personal practices and philosophies so you can see if we vibe. We don't? Stay chill.

Future episodes will include my series on death and dying practices and perspectives across space, time, and species, as well as previews of my services for you to listen to and learn more about. Patreon subscription service coming soon~

6 May 2021

Madison