19-09-2023
[Interview] The truth about death with Dr. Maurya Cockrell
What if you had someone guiding you through your final journey, someone who understands emotions, legacy, and the significance of remembrance? We're thrilled to introduce you to Dr. Maurya Cockrell, an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and practitioner who has passionately dedicated her life to be that guide, a death doula. Dr. Cockrell's unique career path, starting from her early experiences with loss, led her to healthcare and spiritual care, and finally to becoming an ombudsman in nursing homes. She vividly shares her insightful stories about confronting fears and regrets, and emphasizes the importance of end-of-life discussions, helping us understand the critical role of a death doula.As we explore further, Dr. Cockrell sheds light on the comprehensive support a death doula extends to individuals and families, emotionally, informatively and educationally. Unravel how personal stories shape our purpose as she shares her own journey, leading to profound discussions around death and its common misconceptions, and the fear it often incites. The episode takes a deeper turn as we delve into the topic of sudden or unexpected deaths, underlining the necessity of having a strong support system to convert grief into something positive. Don't miss out on the powerful conversation, filled with practical tips on handling grief and loss, and the crucial role of death doulas in honoring the memory of our departed loved ones.Cabana is a fully anonymous mental health support platform built just for healthcare professionals.Our professionally moderated peer groups provide a dedicated space to discuss struggles, learn practical solutions, and feel less alone. Reserve a spot in one of our daily live groups offered , or access our library of on-demand, therapist-curated content, 24/7. Learn more about Cabana at www.cabana.health Unlock your best self with the balanced leader coaching from Cabana. Our program provides 1:1 virtual coaching for busy health care professionals. It includes a 12-month member ship to Cabana, where you can access on-demand content 24/7 & attend our many live group offerings daily. To learn more www.mycabana.health/coaching Cabana Pods offer healthcare professionals a therapeutic experience through immersive reality, focusing on emotional resilience. Research shows that immersive technologies tailored to one’s needs can have immediate positive changes in well-being, mood, stress relief and, mindfulness.Learn more about Cabana pods at https://www.evenhealth.com/podsFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, or LinkedIn. Click here to check out Cabana. This episode ⬇️Produced by: Elizabeth Greisman