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Love From Lydia: A Mother’s Journey Through Child Loss and Healing
Losing a child is an unimaginable heartbreak. It’s a grief that changes everything—the way you see the world, your relationships, even...
Apr 3


From Awareness to Action: Fighting Elder Abuse Together
Elder abuse is a hidden crisis that affects millions of older adults each year, often silently unfolding in the very places they should...
Feb 20


Grieving and Weaving: Finding Healing Through Fiber Arts
Grief is a journey without a map. It affects us all differently, but there’s one universal truth: we need a way to process it. At The...
Jan 31


Tuning into Compassion: The Gift of Music in Aging and Memory Care
The Power of Music in Aging and Memory Care Music holds a special place in all our lives. It can bring us joy, comfort, and even healing....
Dec 19, 2024


Breath Taking: Jessica Fein on Presence, Advocacy, and Navigating MERRF Syndrome
In this episode of Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula , I had the privilege of sitting down with Jessica Fein, the...
Dec 5, 2024


The Power of Clay: Ritual, Healing, and Connection in Grief with Dr. Lula Buzz
Grief is a deeply personal journey that often feels overwhelming. Many of us search for ways to cope, and one powerful method is through...
Nov 7, 2024


Navigating Senior Living: Finding the Best Fit for Your Loved One
Deciding on senior living can be one of a family's most emotional and challenging choices. Whether you're unsure what senior living truly...
Oct 24, 2024


In Life and Death: How We Shape and Are Shaped by Our Dead
In our latest episode of "Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula," we discuss the ways history has shaped our practices...
Oct 17, 2024


Compassion Without Cost: The VHOCC Approach to Accessible Hospice Care
When it comes to the end of life, compassionate care is essential. Yet, many people don’t have equal access to the hospice services they...
Oct 3, 2024


Understanding Grief Among Police Officers: A Discussion with Nicole Junkerman
Grief is something we all face, but for those in high-stress jobs like law enforcement, it can be especially tough. In this episode of...
Aug 8, 2024


Reviving Tradition: Exploring Home Funerals with the National Home Funeral Alliance
Did you know that home funerals are a legal in the United States? Many people are unaware that they can take a more personal approach to...
Jul 25, 2024


Embracing the Day: The Transformative Power of Adult Day Services with Live Oak
In this episode of "Comforting Closure- Conversations with a Death Doula," we sit down with Ann Peterson from Live Oak Adult Day Services...
May 16, 2024


Embracing the Journey: Insights from a Hospice Nurse
Join host Traci Arieli, end-of-life doula and founder of Comforting Closure, in "Embracing the Journey." This episode features...
Dec 21, 2023


Unveiling Samhain: Ancestral Veneration and the Anderson Feri Tradition
In this enlightening episode, I am joined by Sharon Knight, an initiate in the Anderson Feri Tradition. Together, we navigate the...
Oct 26, 2023


Jewish Traditions of Remembrance with Rabbi Heather Paul
Loss and remembrance are universal experiences, yet the way we handle them is deeply rooted in our cultural and spiritual backgrounds. To...
Oct 19, 2023


Exploring Grief Beyond Belief: Navigating Secular Grief in a Spiritual World
In our journey to understand the complexities of human emotions and experiences, one subject is universal yet unique for each person:...
Oct 12, 2023
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