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Why is Death so Taboo? A Gentle chat with Kim Somerville about End of Life

July 12, 2023 Elise Ingegneri and Sammy Wynn Season 1 Episode 24
Why is Death so Taboo? A Gentle chat with Kim Somerville about End of Life
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Why is Death so Taboo? A Gentle chat with Kim Somerville about End of Life
Jul 12, 2023 Season 1 Episode 24
Elise Ingegneri and Sammy Wynn

Why is Death so Taboo? A Gentle chat with Kim Somerville about End of Life

Today we welcome Kim Somerville to the podcast to talk about a topic that can be really uncomfortable and brings up a lot of emotions. By talking with Kim and having this conversation we hope we can enable more calm and support to end of life situations and experiences.

Kim explains how having a terminal illness does not have to be taboo. Death should be an honour to witness, just as birth is. As a death Doula, Kim tunes into the needs of a family unit navigating death and helps them have difficult conversations in a calm and honest way. 

Kim reminds us that conversations about death and dying can be started now. She shares some ways you might like to open up conversations about wishes with loved ones or parents now, even if there is no illness.

We talk about how to navigate speaking to children about grief and loss. Children are so innocent and this can actually be a beautiful opening and inspiration to follow.

We hope this episode is thought provoking and brings you peace if you are going through the illness or death of a loved one or, if you are on this path yourself. All our love and please reach out to Kim or either of us, we are always here to chat.


You can reach out to Kim here:

Instagram: @kimsomerville.endoflifedoula

Facebook: Kim Somerville- End Of Life Doula

Website: www.kimsomerville.com.au

Holistic Funeral Director: www.liferites.com.au


Kim's Recommended Resources:

www.thegroundswellproject.com

www.dyingtoknowday.com

www.thedeathdeck.com

www.childhoodgrief.org.au


We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

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Sammy - @stillwithsammy

Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/


Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x

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Why is Death so Taboo? A Gentle chat with Kim Somerville about End of Life

Today we welcome Kim Somerville to the podcast to talk about a topic that can be really uncomfortable and brings up a lot of emotions. By talking with Kim and having this conversation we hope we can enable more calm and support to end of life situations and experiences.

Kim explains how having a terminal illness does not have to be taboo. Death should be an honour to witness, just as birth is. As a death Doula, Kim tunes into the needs of a family unit navigating death and helps them have difficult conversations in a calm and honest way. 

Kim reminds us that conversations about death and dying can be started now. She shares some ways you might like to open up conversations about wishes with loved ones or parents now, even if there is no illness.

We talk about how to navigate speaking to children about grief and loss. Children are so innocent and this can actually be a beautiful opening and inspiration to follow.

We hope this episode is thought provoking and brings you peace if you are going through the illness or death of a loved one or, if you are on this path yourself. All our love and please reach out to Kim or either of us, we are always here to chat.


You can reach out to Kim here:

Instagram: @kimsomerville.endoflifedoula

Facebook: Kim Somerville- End Of Life Doula

Website: www.kimsomerville.com.au

Holistic Funeral Director: www.liferites.com.au


Kim's Recommended Resources:

www.thegroundswellproject.com

www.dyingtoknowday.com

www.thedeathdeck.com

www.childhoodgrief.org.au


We can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more from us you can connect with us here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast

Elise - @elise.inspired

Sammy - @stillwithsammy

Still with Sammy Website - www.stillwithsammy.com.au/


Love and Light, Elise and Sammy x

Send us a Text Message.

Support the Show.

Buy me a coffee to support Inspired to Be HERE

Suggest any podcast requests or connect with me on socials, Send me a voicey on Instagram, I'd love to hear from you!

I can't wait to hear how you are inspired in your life. If you would like more you can connect with me here:

Instagram - @inspiredtobe.podcast
Tik Tok - @eliseinspired
YouTube - Elise Inspired
Website - www.eliseinspired.com

Love and Light, Elise x

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