Sheena Lada, End of Life Doula

07/26/2023

A fellow end-of-life doula creating space for an important chat.

How do we consciously create a life that we feel comfortable dying from? I’m so glad you asked! I don’t have all of the answers, but in my years supporting people as they prepare for dying, I’ve observed that nearing the end, people work really hard to prepare themselves to leave their lives by reconciling who they became with who they thought they were supposed to be. They also work to resolve questions about their bodies, their relationships, their time, their legacy, and their values.

We don’t have to wait till we are dying to start–in fact, I don’t recommend it. We can do it now. The daily practice of being with our lives and our deaths gives us a chance to sink deeper into our lives and ultimately leave it gracefully.

Let's practice together. I’d love it if you’d come join me for an hour long online chat next week while we ponder some of life’s simplest and most profound questions. How does embracing your mortality bring renewed meaning to your life? How can reframing how we think about death lead us to live better, more fulfilling, and authentic lives? What must you do to be at peace with yourself so that you may live presently and die gracefully? JUICY!!!

Everyone who signs up for the webinar will receive the replay and additional resources in their inbox. Ps. Totally free! Let’s explore what it means to be briefly perfectly human! I hope to see you there. 🤸🏿‍♀️💫💀

06/27/2023

11/06/2022

Did you know that Facebook allows you to choose a legacy contact before you die? This person would manage your Facebook account after your death. The person could also notify friends and family of your passing, funeral arrangements, or any other important information.

To assign a legacy person go to your Facebook settings, then access and control, followed by memorization settings, and finally pick your legacy person. You could instead choose to have your Facebook deactivated after your death following the same steps.

11/05/2022

This is one of the greatest and hardest lessons of my life. Something that I am continually working on.

10/31/2022

I don't yet know the quality of the content of this summit. However, I am going to check it out and I wanted to share the link in case anyone else wanted to as well.

"There is abundant evidence that our awareness will continue beyond death of the physical body.
Knowing this can have the potential to touch your heart, heal your wounds, enlighten you, enfold you with comfort, and ultimately draw you toward a deeper place of peace as you approach the subjects of crossing over, the experience of death and the afterlife.
On October 31 through November 4, Eben Alexander and Karen Newell will be joining more than 35 other heart-centered scientists and physicians, experiencers, mediumship practitioners, hospice workers, and others to explore revered wisdom traditions and practical modern teachings that encourage you to embrace the grieving process, bringing closure, peace, and acceptance in the arenas of death and the afterlife." - Dr. Eben Alexander MD

Register for the free multi-day series here:

Explore the Science & Mysteries of Near-Death Experiences, Mediumship & the Afterlife

09/16/2022

The experiences we have as children shape us for the rest of our lives. They can play a huge role in the illnesses we develop and even the length of our lifespan. An Adverse Childhood Experiences Score (ACES) of 4 or higher has been associated with a significantly greater risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, alzheimers, and su***de. A study found that people with an ACES score of 6 or higher died, on average, 20 years earlier than those without an ACES score. We can't remove the traumas we've already faced. However, we can be aware of the impact of these experiences and learn tools to ease some of their effects.

Take the ACES quiz below.

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06/13/2021

Doulas are coming together to discuss death and the healthcare system amidst the pandemic.

05/04/2021

Visions and vivid dreams are end-of-life experiences that are seldom talked about. They often include reunions with deceased loved ones — and can provide dying patients with profound comfort.

11/02/2020

This article referenced the top 5 regrets of those who were immediately dying. However, since we are all ultimately dying, I think each of us could benefit from the wisdom these regrets hold.

"The top five were the wish that they had the courage to live a life true to themselves as opposed to the life others expected of them. They wish they hadn’t worked so hard. They wish they had the courage to express their feelings, they wish they had stayed in touch with their friends, and finally they wish they had let themselves be happier, realizing that it was a choice."

Few among us get the privilege to bypass the experience of a premature, untimely loss of a loved one. The pandemic of 2020 has added to already existing causes of mortality, making it harder than usual to deny death as an organic part of life. I recently lost two junior high/high school friends as w

10/23/2020

Rituals relating to death and grief can be incredibly transformative experiences.

We’re uncomfortable with death – we either run from it or approach it with a stiff upper lip. But the pandemic has confronted us with our own mortality, making it clear we lack the tools and techniques to deal with such immense loss. So to live a life not crippled by fear, we have to be able to ...