Inspire End of Life Doula

04/18/2026

For many of us, just hearing the words “end of life” can bring up fear, memories, or a desire to look away. I’ve felt that too. It’s one of the reasons I became a Doulagivers End of Life Doula and Legacy Leader – I wanted to be able to sit with these conversations in a calm, loving way and help others feel less alone.

In my nursing career, I learned from exceptional leaders in Palliative Care while working in inpatient oncology. These beautiful mentors taught me how to be a peaceful presence at the bedside, how to sit with patients and families in the complexity of grief, and how not to look away when someone was experiencing their sacred end of life. Through these experiences, I was gifted a profound peace I didn't know was possible. And I want you to know this kind of peace, too.

This is why I’m hosting a free Good Death Seminar Series on Wednesday, May 20th from 5:30–7:00 pm at the Marysville Community Center, in Marysville, Washington. This is a monthly, 90 minute gathering for adults who want to talk honestly about aging, caregiving, and end of life – or just come to listen and learn. Each session has standalone value and participant workbooks are provided.

If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask.

There is no cost to attend. If this speaks to you (or someone you know), you can register here:

04/17/2026

Did you know…
98% of hands-on end-of-life care is done by FAMILY members.
Not doctors.
Not hospitals.
Not even hospice.
Family.
And most have no idea how to do it.
Even when hospice is involved…
Hospice visits are short.
Support is limited.
And for most today- end of life is not going well.
This isn’t because people don’t care—
It’s because we were never taught.
100 years ago, this was different.
End-of-life care was a sacred skill…
Passed down from grandmother to grandchild.
A natural part of life.
It’s time to bring that back.
On Death Doula World Training Day, we are giving this knowledge back to the world—for free.
Because here’s the truth:
Every single one of us will be called to show up for someone at the end of life.
And knowing what to expect…
How to support…
How to bring grounded presence instead of fear…
Changes everything.
This is our 8th Annual Global Training
Hundreds of thousands have already said YES
And you are invited
👉 Join us. Be part of the movement.
👉 Claim your free ticket here: https://training.doulagivers.com/a/2148256093/9v2suz4i
This is how we change the world.

Join us for this free, heart-centered training where you’ll learn how to support loved ones—and your community—through the end-of-life journey with compassion, clarity, and confidence.

04/16/2026

Walking is therapy

I recommend this often to friends and clients experiencing emotional trauma or grief. If you are struggling, do your best to get outside for a 5-10 minute walk. It's not just because "exercise is good for you," though of course, it is. But there's more to it than that.

The bilateral eye and arm movements of walking help your body regulate emotions and decrease activity in the fear center of your brain (the amygdala).

Walking helps your body enter a parasympathetic (rest) state where you are able to think more clearly and process emotions.

If you know someone who is struggling with grief but you don't know how to help them, invite them out for a walk. Do your best not to fill the silence, let the walk be the magic. Our bodies are smart. They know how to help us heal. We just need to partner with them. 💜

Inspired by: The Holistic Psychologist

04/16/2026

Life isn't either/or. It's both.

I am attempting more and more to live in the present moment. To appreciate both the beauty and the heartache of life without attaching too much to either. To surrender to the flow of life and live with radical acceptance for what is.

It is a practice, not perfection. But when I get off center, I always try to come back to my breath and the present moment.

04/15/2026

We have 78 million people over age 65 in the U.S., and almost all end‑of‑life care is done by family caregivers who’ve never been shown how.

As a Registered Nurse and End of Life Doula I've had the honor of witnessing beautiful end of life transitions. I have also been motivated to inspire change after witnessing the heartache that results when we do not plan or prepare for end of life. I believe that with the right support and education, a good death is possible for all of us.

That’s why I’m hosting a free Good Death Seminar Series in Maysville, Washington. This is a safe space to learn the lost skill of caring at the end of life and to connect with resources for aging and living well.

📅 Wednesday, May 20th
⏰ 5:30-7pm
📍1015 State Ave, Maysville, 98270

This recurring monthly event will be held at the Marysville Community Center, you can register for upcoming dates through their website below to save your seat. 👇

And if someone in your life might appreciate this kind of space, please feel free to pass this along.

04/15/2026

Over the last few years of my life, I have decided to use fear as my motivator.

If something scares me, I know that is the thing that I need to do, more than anything else! If I felt hesitant about an assignment at work, I asked for that assignment because I knew that it was an opportunity for growth. Staying comfortable often keeps us small. This reframing of fear has changed my life immensely for the better. This is also what led to me to follow my heart and become an end of life doula. Every day I am glad that I faced the fear and did it anyway.

Thank you for being here. 💜

04/13/2026

The standard funeral today costs between $7,000–$11,000.

There are meaningful, informed options that cost far less —
and honor both family and planet.

04/09/2026

One of the most common fears families have at the end of life is around food and hydration.

They worry their loved one is “starving.”

In reality, this is often a natural part of the body’s transition.

As hospice professionals, we know this.
But families are experiencing it for the first time.

This is where additional support makes all the difference.

When families are educated and supported in real time,
fear decreases, trust increases, and the entire end-of-life experience changes.

This is the gap we have the opportunity to fill together.

04/08/2026

“We are not here to fix death… we are here to bring love back into it.”

There is nothing broken about death ~

only a world that has forgotten how to meet it with presence, compassion, and care.

When we shift from fear to love… everything changes.

The experience becomes more peaceful.

More human.
More sacred.
This is the work.
This is the remembering.

YOU ARE LOVED!!!

04/01/2026

Seasons of Grief

Sometimes it seems like grief is all around you. Sometimes we find ourselves swimming in what feels like an endless sea of grief. We are often taught in our society to hold our grief quietly, to wear it secretly. As if the tattoo of grief hasn't permanently marked our hearts and souls for eternity. But grief isn't meant to be held quietly, grief isn't meant to be hidden in secret moments of private tears. Grief is meant to be held and supported. YOU are meant to be held and supported in your grief. If you find yourself in a season of grief, find the people who make you feel held and cared for. Reach out to the people who hold space for your tears and your grief so that you don't have to carry it alone. And if you're currently supporting someone in a season of grief, know that the most important thing you can do is to simply show up for them and honor their experience. You don't need to know exactly what to say or do, your presence is truly the best medicine. "I see you. I honor your grief. There are no right words, but I am here for you and I will continue to check on you." This small act is often the most powerful thing you can do.

If you need support in your grief, or you need help supporting someone in their own grief, don't hesitate to reach out. I'd be honored to walk this path with you.

Thank you for being here 💜

Karli

04/01/2026

Don't forget to take a deep breath today. We all could use a little more calm and a little more kindness.