058 - Kacie Gikonyo
Bringing Humanity Back to Death with Kacie Gikonyo
Former nurse and certified death doula Kacie Gikonyo shares the story of how caregiving from a young age led her to a career focused on end-of-life care and support. After years working in long-term care and witnessing the challenges and heartbreak of death on the front lines — especially during the COVID-19 pandemic — Kacie chose to become a death doula. She now trains others worldwide through her online Death Doula School.
Kacie opens up about the emotional toll of witnessing lonely, unplanned deaths, the gaps in the healthcare system’s approach to dying, and the ways in which death doulas restore humanity and dignity to this final chapter. She also discusses the importance of grief education, advance directives, and compassionate presence for patients and their families.
This conversation invites listeners into a vital, often overlooked part of the grief journey and offers hope that through intentional care and presence, death can be transformed into a more meaningful and peaceful experience for all.
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