
Begin Within: The Inner Work Journey
Embracing Mortality: How Facing Death Can Transform Your Life
24 May 2025
Episode 18 with Erin Bishop Guest: Erin Bishop, Certified End of Life Doula Key Takeaways: Death awareness is a powerful tool for living more authentically and meaningfully Understanding mortality can help reduce fear and create deeper connections Community support is crucial in processing our relationship with death and dying Episode Highlights: Erin shares her journey of becoming an end-of-life doula after a close friend's death Discussion on how Western culture avoids conversations about mortality Exploration of the "Memento Mori" practice (remembering you must die) Insights into creating healing and closure before death Memorable Quotes: "Our finitude is my motivation these days." - Erin Bishop "Life is the curriculum." - Yedda Stancil on Narrative coaching perspective "My soul has been caressed." - Describing the transformative power of inner work Resources Mentioned: Death Cafe RVa End of Life Network Innerwork Center's Death Matters Group Memento Mori sessions Call to Action: Explore your relationship with mortality, join community discussions, and practice the Hawaiian prayer of forgiveness and love. Upcoming Events: Death Matters Group (monthly meeting at IWC) https://www.innerworkcenter.org/community-groups Memento Mori Sessions https://www.innerworkcenter.org/ A profound episode that invites listeners to lean into the uncomfortable, find community, and live more fully by understanding our mortality. Connect with Erin: http://www.nightsongdoulas.com/
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