What if talking about death actually helped us live better?

In this powerful episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, host Kandas Rodarte sits down with Nikki Smith, an INELDA-certified death doula and grief coach, to explore the often-avoided topic of dying—and why it's time to stop pretending we’ll live forever.

Nikki shares:

• How a death doula supports the dying and their loved ones

• What practical tools—like checklists—can ease grief and prevent family conflict

• Why casseroles aren’t the only way to help a grieving friend

• How talking openly about death can help us appreciate life more

• What midlife women in business need to know about legacy and medical advocacy

Whether you're planning for yourself or a loved one, this episode is your permission slip to start the conversation—because the business of dying is very much about how we choose to live.

Listen in and learn:

• The surprising role of a death doula

• How to prepare for end-of-life with intention

• What to do before the casseroles start showing up

Connect with Nikki the Death Doula

• Website: https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/
• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lYa9JYPS4DCemfvClnNmC?si=2c37680712be4082
• Show Notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/271

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