A conversation with a death doula

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
  • "It's one of the most magical times of life. It's one of the biggest things that happens to us," says death doula Molly Nelson of the end of life.

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  • @nynefifteen1121
    @nynefifteen1121 2 роки тому +29

    I love that the tread is worn from her shoes.

  • @melissamedina6685
    @melissamedina6685 2 роки тому +48

    I am a Death Coach as well. It is uncanny! I feel the same way. I want every single person and family to feel the beauty. Thank you so much for your work and your video

    • @KiwikimNZ
      @KiwikimNZ 2 роки тому +7

      I’m a nurse and they used to call me the angel of death when I was worked on a general medical ward years ago, it was like patients choose their passing while under my watch. I truly believe that people feel your genuine compassion and know that they will be in safe hands, even in their unconscious state. I always felt very blessed to be part of the patients passing, even though it is emotionally and physically tough. I have also had many family and friends who have asked me to nurse them at home in their last days and I have felt honoured to be asked. I think there are defiantly certain people that have that certain natural ability to help those who are in end stages of dying to feel a calmness, security, trust and compassion. :) x it’s a privilege to be there when someone’s life comes to an end. It’s powerful and beautiful experience to share those last moments and to care for that person after death, to respect that person dignity, to treat them with love and respect.

    • @voldimmoral
      @voldimmoral 2 роки тому +4

      Hi Melissa! I found your comment and wanted to reach out to you after finding that you are a Death Coach. I have always felt comfortable in and around the presence of death and since I was 16 I have dreamed of becoming a End of Life Doula, but never ever knew where to start. Could we connect further? I am hoping to connect with a mentor who can help guide me in this process of accomplishing my dream of becoming a Death Doula.
      Love and light to you!
      - voldimmoral

  • @hellolamby
    @hellolamby 2 роки тому +53

    I’m so interested in this as a life career…. I feel so connected to this. I’ve never been scared of death and always have thought of it as beautiful. I hope I can do this one day!

    • @janettepolt2815
      @janettepolt2815 Рік тому +7

      Yes, you can do this. The world needs you! God bless.

    • @mortalclown3812
      @mortalclown3812 Рік тому

      ​@@janettepolt2815❤😊

    • @MarieLouiseLudwig
      @MarieLouiseLudwig Рік тому +4

      Me, too. I feel the calling. My mother died in my arms 18 months ago. We should all go this peaceful.

    • @lorijenkins2650
      @lorijenkins2650 Рік тому

      Lol, I've been an end of life doula for almost 30nyrs... just recently foundboutbtheresvav5itlevfor it...thatsbm6 falling!

    • @lorijenkins2650
      @lorijenkins2650 Рік тому +3

      I said I just found out that there's a title for what I've been doing most of my life! Suddenly I have the drive to make it official!

  • @teriw56
    @teriw56 Рік тому +13

    Have an “awake” before you pass, kindest thing for the living.

  • @soundslikebroken3333
    @soundslikebroken3333 Рік тому +10

    What an absolutely beautiful human!

  • @JulieWoman
    @JulieWoman Рік тому +12

    What a cool lady. I wish I knew her in real life.

  • @lisaeaker9064
    @lisaeaker9064 Рік тому +8

    This makes a lot of sense because your preparing for your death and it almost gives power to the person who’s dying and controlling a lot of the lead up and even after your death

  • @mdmayhem
    @mdmayhem Рік тому +5

    I'm half way through the training to become a certified death doula in Ireland. I've been drawn to this for years. I'm a Writer who sat at a lot of death beds and can be present, and witness without hysteria or reaction. It's an honour to be in the state of grace of the passing of a soul from physical to duality with the One.

  • @janettepolt2815
    @janettepolt2815 Рік тому +9

    Thank GOD we have people like you. Don't ever stop doing this. God bless.

  • @Clauderee
    @Clauderee Рік тому +7

    I’m an in home caregiver and have had the privilege of being at someone’s side when they passed. I agree it is a magical time and I’ve been thinking about getting into this. Very inspiring!

  • @chrismcpherson1204
    @chrismcpherson1204 Рік тому +5

    I have lung cancer im not a candidate for surgery due to stage 3 emphysema. Im in stage 2 lung cancer. I was told there's no cure for me. I have accepted the fact im dieing. I was told a year to year and a half. Im very prepared.

    • @taranunya336
      @taranunya336 11 місяців тому

      I'm sorry my mom passed from cancer and she was scared in the beginning . You must be frightened but it's going to be easier then being born.

    • @iwonaduma2948
      @iwonaduma2948 6 місяців тому

      Death is just a passage, a transfer into a much more beautiful world. I hope you found eternity in your heart that God put there for us to look for.
      I hope you found most of the answers we can still find here on earth.
      Those who believe in God, have no real fear of death because it is just a doorway to another, eternal world where there is no more pain or tears, no loneliness, where there is a real home that we long for deep inside.
      I wish you a beautiful passage into the bosom of God.
      My mom died of cancer and I was holding her hand in her last hours helping her to go thru this experience without fear.
      It was a very difficult experience and yet very complete and I feel she had a very good death with all her loved ones around her.
      I wish I have such death as her. At home, surrounded by people close to you.

  • @tonirobertson8496
    @tonirobertson8496 3 роки тому +14

    My heart is overjoyed for the presence and existence of Molly Nelson. Beauty magnified. God Bless.

  • @jackiegrant410
    @jackiegrant410 Рік тому +5

    Love what you said about your mother, I’ve done and am still doing the same as to not leave stuff for my kids. My mother is 84 and still has loads of her mothers stuff around her house, in cupboards that haven’t been open for years.

  • @Pheonyx_the_Phenom
    @Pheonyx_the_Phenom Рік тому +14

    A graduation party!? That IS epic!!!! 🎉🙌🏽

  • @kchildslcsw
    @kchildslcsw 2 роки тому +8

    I agree 100% with you! End of life can be a beautiful time if done right! Just love your perspective- and I share it! The graduation with the bowl of questions- genius!! Thank you for sharing! :)

  • @shannonsimms5238
    @shannonsimms5238 4 місяці тому +1

    She’s amazing.

  • @mortalclown3812
    @mortalclown3812 Рік тому +2

    Love to Molly. This was terrific to see. As time hurtles forth, seeing the necessity more and more for her awesome work.
    Paz y luz, everyone.

  • @thebryantfamily8168
    @thebryantfamily8168 Рік тому +4

    Oh, how I wish I could have done this with my life. I totally get the honor and specialty this holds.

    • @AlmaEss
      @AlmaEss Рік тому

      It's not too late.

  • @KiwikimNZ
    @KiwikimNZ 2 роки тому +7

    What an awesome woman! I love her.

  • @Chicacarnivora
    @Chicacarnivora Місяць тому

    4:38 Being there with my patients durimg their transition had definitely been an honor and there is so much beauty behind death. Its very unique and beautiful.

  • @Ashley-zm7od
    @Ashley-zm7od 2 місяці тому

    What a wonderful lady, God bless her ❤️🙏

  • @bingbongcentralhq
    @bingbongcentralhq 2 роки тому +9

    Molly, you are my role model.

  • @emeraldcoastgardensfl7323
    @emeraldcoastgardensfl7323 Рік тому

    Surprised at how few comments on this video. Was very insightful. Thank you for this news clip.

  • @LisasLifeThenandNow
    @LisasLifeThenandNow 3 роки тому +7

    What an amazing person and outlook!

  • @judedimatteo8942
    @judedimatteo8942 2 роки тому +6

    Molly is a very sweet lady

    • @alexmac10145
      @alexmac10145 Рік тому

      She’s the worst person I’ve ever met in my entire life.

  • @bodyfeelgood3469
    @bodyfeelgood3469 Рік тому

    thank you. this is so special

  • @kareedamm6337
    @kareedamm6337 Рік тому +2

    ✨🌎💚🌎✨
    THANKYOU!!
    ✨🧚🏼‍♀️✨

  • @LisasLifeThenandNow
    @LisasLifeThenandNow 3 роки тому +4

    Amazing person!!!

  • @terriconnelly931
    @terriconnelly931 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful

  • @totallylost9229
    @totallylost9229 2 роки тому

    I keep seeing uh, graphical errors, to say the least

  • @vaniawhitfield6486
    @vaniawhitfield6486 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome. Thankyou for sharing

  • @Chicacarnivora
    @Chicacarnivora Місяць тому

    2:43 omg how beautiful ❤ wow!!!

  • @mayabashore2436
    @mayabashore2436 Рік тому

    Beautiful ❤

  • @ASmith-bp8tm
    @ASmith-bp8tm Рік тому

    Love this!

  • @crowdancer5
    @crowdancer5 2 роки тому +5

    I want you! I live where birth dols have been coming into vogue but I have been looking for a death doula....or a death caffe for some time now!

  • @vonhagendaz
    @vonhagendaz 10 місяців тому

    Molly is RAD.

  • @SeaMonkey1968
    @SeaMonkey1968 7 місяців тому

    I’m not afraid of death, I’m afraid of being stuck in a bed. My father is in Hospice care I’m keeping a journal.

  • @jsweevil
    @jsweevil 2 роки тому +1

    I would love to do this.

  • @friedlemon5172
    @friedlemon5172 2 роки тому

    How does one become a death doula though?

  • @mariahdegear1434
    @mariahdegear1434 16 днів тому

  • @ultravioletpisces3666
    @ultravioletpisces3666 2 роки тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @infinitequest0424
    @infinitequest0424 Рік тому +2

    Black zone

  • @abbemartensson3850
    @abbemartensson3850 2 роки тому +1

    So this is just the job of a regular priest?

    • @ultravioletpisces3666
      @ultravioletpisces3666 2 роки тому +2

      No

    • @channyl252
      @channyl252 Рік тому

      No. It’s not a religious focus. It’s a support person to help you die the way you want to die!!

    • @emeraldcoastgardensfl7323
      @emeraldcoastgardensfl7323 Рік тому +3

      No. A priest typically would concern themselves with honoring the religious traditions of a specific faith. And would likely try to correct or bring back into line any concerns of the parishioner wanting to explore outside of that faith.

  • @_Natalia24
    @_Natalia24 3 роки тому +10

    John 3:16
    King James Version
    16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life
    Jesus died to pay for our sins and make us right with the father and spend eternity with
    him.
    Christ conquered death and the grave.
    That's the the greatest news any human can accept especially on a death bed 😊❤️🙏🏿
    Romans 10:9-10
    King James Version
    9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
    10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

  • @Morrisneuro83
    @Morrisneuro83 2 роки тому +1

    Weird

    • @katydid1600
      @katydid1600 Рік тому +1

      Why is it weird?

    • @SheilaG971
      @SheilaG971 10 місяців тому +1

      Octavia, it’s not weird. It’s just being the best friend that you can have because there are no barriers to conversation, emotions and hurt feelings. They are just there…ever present..and neither one of you feels sorry for the other. Such peace.

  • @spectrumempowermentproject3408

    Beautiful