Why do we fear death—and how can we see its beauty? In this heartfelt episode, host Isabel Melgarejo speaks with death doula Martha Jo Atkins about end-of-life care, breaking taboos, and finding peace in life’s hardest goodbyes.

Why do we fear death—and how can we see its beauty? In this heartfelt episode, host Isabel Melgarejo speaks with death doula Martha Jo Atkins about end-of-life care, breaking taboos, and finding peace in life’s hardest goodbyes.

Finding Beauty in Life’s Final Chapter with Martha Jo Atkins

I’m Isabel Melgarejo, and I was raised never to talk about the uncomfortable things in life and to put myself after everyone else’s needs (just like any other woman I know). In college, after Dad’s passing, I had to change all my beliefs. I had to talk about death, about my mom’s future, and I had to ask for a LOT of favors.

​After connecting with many caregivers when I moved to Texas and remembering one of the toughest seasons in my life, I created a program to help caregivers navigate these very uncomfortable conversations and help them through their particular journeys with their loved ones. In this podcast, I want to share advice on how to prioritize your mental health, how to have those difficult conversations, and how to talk you out of feeling guilty and overwhelmed.

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I’m Isabel Melgarejo, and I was raised never to talk about the uncomfortable things in life and to put myself after everyone else’s needs (just like any other woman I know). In college, after Dad’s passing, I had to change all my beliefs. I had to talk about death, about my mom’s future, and I had to ask for a LOT of favors. ​After connecting with many caregivers when I moved to Texas and remembering one of the toughest seasons in my life, I created a program to help caregivers navigate these very uncomfortable conversations and help them through their particular journeys with their loved ones. In this podcast, I want to share advice on how to prioritize your mental health, how to have those difficult conversations, and how to talk you out of feeling guilty and overwhelmed.

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Finding Beauty in Life’s Final Chapter with Martha Jo Atkins

Finding Beauty in Life’s Final Chapter with Martha Jo Atkins