What if we didn’t fear death—but welcomed it as part of our journey?  Those who lived in ancient Egypt did just that. They saw death not...

When Sandy Chen Stokes visited her father in Taiwan, he was already in the ICU—hooked up to machines, unresponsive, and unable to speak...

Grief is one of life’s most challenging journeys, and yet, so many of us feel like we have to walk it alone. The world keeps moving, but...

Losing a child is an unimaginable heartbreak. It’s a grief that changes everything—the way you see the world, your relationships, even...

Elder abuse is a hidden crisis that affects millions of older adults each year, often silently unfolding in the very places they should...

Grief is a journey without a map. It affects us all differently, but there’s one universal truth: we need a way to process it. At The...

The Power of Music in Aging and Memory Care Music holds a special place in all our lives. It can bring us joy, comfort, and even healing....

In this episode of Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula , I had the privilege of sitting down with Jessica Fein, the...

Grief is a deeply personal journey that often feels overwhelming. Many of us search for ways to cope, and one powerful method is through...

Deciding on senior living can be one of a family's most emotional and challenging choices. Whether you're unsure what senior living truly...

In our latest episode of "Comforting Closure - Conversations with a Death Doula," we discuss the ways history has shaped our practices...

When it comes to the end of life, compassionate care is essential. Yet, many people don’t have equal access to the hospice services they...

Grief is something we all face, but for those in high-stress jobs like law enforcement, it can be especially tough. In this episode of...

Did you know that home funerals are a legal in the United States? Many people are unaware that they can take a more personal approach to...

In this episode of "Comforting Closure- Conversations with a Death Doula," we sit down with Ann Peterson from Live Oak Adult Day Services...

Join host Traci Arieli, end-of-life doula and founder of Comforting Closure, in "Embracing the Journey." This episode features...

In this enlightening episode, I am joined by Sharon Knight, an initiate in the Anderson Feri Tradition. Together, we navigate the...

Loss and remembrance are universal experiences, yet the way we handle them is deeply rooted in our cultural and spiritual backgrounds. To...

In our journey to understand the complexities of human emotions and experiences, one subject is universal yet unique for each person:...