A Drop in the Bucket

Understanding End of Life with Kacie Gikonyo


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Drop in the Bucket podcast is all about aging on your terms. We cover all of the things on your bucket list and the things that have dropped into your bucket.

In this episode, Lisa interviews Kacie Gikonyo from End of Life Consulting Co., she is an RN who is also a death doula. Lisa and Kacie talk about the importance of being there of the person going through their end of life journey.

They also discuss why Kacie became a Death Doula and how much she loves what she does and how the families come to appreciate her presence during the entire process.

Timestamps

0:00:00 - Intro - Kacie Death Doula
0:05:39 - Kacie is present for entire family during end of life
0:07:25 - Difference between your service and hospice
0:10:29 - What are most Death Doula's backgrounds
0:12:23 - Death with dignity options
0:14:45 - Examples of personal impact of working with clients
0:18:56 - How does a Death Doula get compensated

0:20:20 - Needs of client and family

24:02 - Client expectations

27:03 - Death Doula numbers

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A Drop in the BucketBy Lisa Stover