Ask a Death Doula

Why End-of-Life Planning is the Key to a Good Death


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THE GOOD DEATH VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR: Suzanne B. O'Brien RN in Conversation with Reena Lazar.

Imagine finding unexpected peace in facing mortality—and letting that awareness transform the way you live right now. In this episode, Reena shares her remarkable journey from surviving a life-changing car accident at sixteen to becoming a pioneer in end-of-life education and co-founding Willow with Michelle Pante, a groundbreaking platform reshaping how we talk about and prepare for death. Together, they champion a pay-what-you-feel approach to workshops that empower people to plan ahead, downsize, and leave behind a final legacy of love and ease for those they cherish. Reena’s experiences, including her eye-opening peace work in Israel and Palestine, reveal how compassion, courage, and community can help us dismantle fear and embrace life with radical gratitude. This conversation invites you to discover how facing death can awaken you to what really matters—connection, forgiveness, and living with purpose before your time is up.

 

(00:02) Exploring End-of-Life Education and Awareness

(08:49) Navigating End-of-Life Planning and Downsizing
(19:49) Fostering Compassion Through Connection
(27:17) Embracing Life Through End-of-Life Work

 

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Meet our guest:

Reena Lazar

Owner and Managing Director, Willow EOL Education & Planning

Website: www.willoweol.com

LinkedIn: Willow End of Life Education and Planning
Facebook Group: willoweol
Instagram: @willoweol
YouTube: WillowEoL

 
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