Palliative care is supposed to offer support, comfort, and dignity near the end of life. That’s the idea. But the way it’s delivered often assumes things not everyone has: a stable home, a family caregiver, transportation, and insurance. It’s a system that works if your life fits a specific mold.   But for many people, it doesn’t. Those living without housing, facing deep poverty, or cut off from traditional support networks are often excluded from the very care that claims t

For years, most people saw HIV as a death sentence. No one planned for what would happen if people lived. Now, decades later, thousands...

When Vincent Crisostomo was diagnosed with HIV in 1989, the doctor told him he likely wouldn’t live to see his 30th birthday. He was 28,...

Some parents walk a well-worn path. There are timelines and protocols to follow. But for others, like Dr. Tasha Faruqui, the path...

Hospice - it’s a word that stops people. Especially when it involves children. It’s a concept that feels too big, too final, and too...

An estimated 41%  of adults in the U.S., over 100 million people, are burdened with some form of healthcare debt. That’s not a fringe issue. That’s nearly half the adult population feeling the weight of bills they often didn’t expect, don’t fully understand, or shouldn’t owe at all.  If you’ve ever opened a medical bill and felt a mix of confusion, disbelief, and anxiety - you’re not alone. And the good news? You’re not powerless, either. Whether it’s a confusing insurance de

You open the letter, read the words, and your heart sinks: your claim has been denied. Whether it’s a procedure you expected to be covered or a medication you’ve relied on, you’re left wondering what to do next.  As an end-of-life doula, I support clients through this stress. Advocacy is a part of my work, and helping with insurance denials is a part of that. I’ve seen how confusing, exhausting, and even scary this process can be, especially when someone is already managing a

Medicare can feel like a maze—full of choices, deadlines, and fine print that can make anyone’s head spin. Whether you’re approaching 65,...

Stem cell donation isn’t just a medical procedure—it’s an act of hope, a way to save lives, and a chance to make a difference. For...

Join Traci Arieli, end-of-life doula and founder of Comforting Closure, and Christine Caldwell, founder of the End-of-Life Psychedelic...

In this episode of Comforting Closure, host Traci Arieli talks with Marian Rouse, founder of Triad Health Advocates, about patient...

Welcome to our latest podcast episode, " Navigating Medical Aid in Dying: Insight & Advocacy with Karen Morin, RN." During this episode,...