Beyond Fear and Hesitation: Empowering Your End-of-Life Journey with Kacie Gikonyo

Have you considered preparing for your journey's end? How would you envision the transition? Would you prefer the presence of your loved ones? And have you thought about whether you would prefer a serene setting such as a hospice or a more clinical environment like a hospital? While the concept of death may evoke fear and hesitation for many, it is an inevitable part of our human existence.

However, we have the power to approach it with a proactive mindset, embracing the opportunity to shape a graceful and meaningful conclusion to our time on Earth. Today, we are joined by Kacie Gikonyo, a compassionate Death Doula and Death Educator, who will share invaluable insights, guidance, and practical steps you can take to create a beautiful and fulfilling end-of-life experience.

Kacie Gikonyo is also the CEO and Founder of End of Life Consulting, a Registered Nurse, Death Doula, and Death Educator. With over 12 years of experience working closely with patients at the end of life, Kacie offers invaluable physical, spiritual, and emotional support to clients and their loved ones. Passionate about reducing fear and anxiety surrounding death, she excels in her role as a Death Educator, providing education to healthcare professionals, aspiring death doulas, and the general population. Kacie's unwavering commitment lies in helping clients plan and experience a beautiful death, making her a beacon of compassion and guidance in this essential aspect of life.

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Key Highlights from the Episode;

[00:30] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Kacie Gikonyo

[02:03] Kacie's backstory and how she became a Death Doula and Death Educator

[05:47] Why preparing for your death is golden

[07:03] Why most people prefer to die at their homes

[07:48] Other jobs Kacie has, other than being a Death Doula

[12:46] Limits of Kacie's Death Doula license as she handles clients

[14:03] Best ways clients reach out to Kacie and the average time she spends with them

[16:06] Number of visits with the clients in her care

[20:28] An in-depth case study of a patient Kacie has had

[28:15] The end goal of Kacie's involvement with clients

[30:47] What Kacie does after the patient dies

[31:55] Specific ways Kacie gives comfort to her patients

[35:20] What inspired Kacie to become a Death Doula and her evolution in the career

[42:20] Ending show and calls to action

Notable Quotes

● Sometimes if we do not plan for our death, it happens as a painful experience rather than a beautiful one. [03:13]

● Death is the type of occurrence you need to prepare and plan for before it happens. Do not be caught up in the last minutes. [04:36]

● Death is an expected outcome, and not planning for it does not make it go away. [05:58]

● The end of your life sometimes lasts longer than those last days of dying. [08:18]

● Whether a death doula is a medical professional or not, their service at the end of life is invaluable. [41:47]

Resources Mentioned

1. The Expected Outcome: https://expectedoutcome.ca/
2. INELDA: https://inelda.org/

Let's Connect

Kacie Gikonyo

Website: https://www.coachingwithkacie.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacie-gikonyo-3207b963/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endoflifewithkacie/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Deathdoulakacie(713)8143886

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deathdoulakacie/

Kacie's Services: https://www.coachingwithkacie.com/services-1