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Title: Briefly Perfectly Human
Author: Alua Arthur
Category: Health, Food & Nutrition, Motivation & Self-Improvement, Personal Growth, Love, Dating & Relationships
What would happen if you stopped running from the one thing you can't outrun? Sam and Sophie open this episode with that question, sitting with a book that has a reputation for changing people — Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur. They start by admitting what it did to them...
2026-08-0306 min
Radiant Rest Podcast with Tracee StanleyTending the Threshold with Death Doula Alua ArthurPlease note that this is a conversation about death; tend to yourself. As a death Doula, the New York Times bestselling author of Being Perfectly Human, and the founder of Going with Grace, Alua's work is the medicine and the healing that we need for these times. "Few things cut through to the heart of the matter more than death," Alua says. "When we talk about death and dying, it cuts straight to our humanity, what we're up to here, love and compassion, and everything." In this episode, Alua and host Tracee Stanley...
2026-07-3049 min
It's Okay, We're All Gonna Die with Nurse JulieA Death Doula’s Guide to Living with Alua ArthurWhat can a death doula teach us about living? Turns out... quite a lot.Nurse Julie sits down with bestselling author and founder of Going with Grace, Alua Arthur, for a conversation about fear, purpose, regret, and the moments that remind us what really matters. After years of helping people through life’s final chapter, Alua has become one of the world’s leading death doulas, and what she’s learned might change the way you live.Alua explains what a death doula actually does, the most common (and surprising) regrets people have at the end of...
2026-06-3059 min
Becoming the People Podcast with Prentis HemphillReverence for Death with Alua ArthurDeath doula, author and trainer, Alua Arthur, is a clear voice of what death could be if we brought it into the center of our lives. Alua brings her profound wisdom from confronting the existential and seemingly unfaceable realities of death. In this episode she breaks down the tastiest five layer fear of death cake and shares what’s possible for all of us when we hold death with reverence.Check out Alua’s Book Briefly Perfectly HumanGoing with Grace Death Doula TrainingFollow Alua on InstagramJoin us on our new Youtube channel for the Imposing Beauty on O...
2026-05-131h 01
Peaceful ExitBriefly Perfectly Human with Alua Arthur (Replay)Alua Arthur is a death doula and a New York Times bestselling author, most recently for her book "Briefly Perfectly Human." In this episode from 2024, Alua shares with Sarah what it was like fleeing Ghana as a child, and how she found her calling in an unexpected conversation on a bus. They also discuss the transformative nature of confronting mortality, why it's important to set boundaries in grief, and how to address people's natural fears during the dying process.For more information about Alua's work, please visit www.aluaarthur.com, and follow her on...
2026-05-1236 min
Crying Out Loud with Dr. Laura BermanWhat the Dying Can Teach Us About How to Live with Alua ArthurWhy are we so uncomfortable talking about death when it’s the one thing every single one of us will face?
We plan weddings. We plan careers. We plan retirement.But when it comes to the end of our lives, most of us are completely unprepared… emotionally, practically, and spiritually.
And what if that avoidance is actually costing us something much bigger than we realize?
In this episode of Crying Out Loud, I sit down with Alua Arthur, death doula, attorney turned activist, and New York Times bestselling author of Briefly Perfectly Human. Her...
2026-05-071h 01
The Heart of Hospice PodcastAlua Arthur on Honoring the Full Humanity of the DyingDeath Doula Alua Arthur brings fresh air, compassion, and humor to her work with the dying. After ten years working as an attorney, Alua found herself burned out, depressed, and looking for deeper meaning. She found her purpose and passion in end of life work. As a Death Doula and founder of Going with Grace, Alua educates clients and future death doulas about working with those experiencing serious illness. She brings an open mind to advance care planning conversations, allowing clients to bring all of their humanity to what they want for their death. Alua believes discussions about end of li...
2026-04-1040 min
Glocal CitizensEpisode 314: Encore Episode | Going with Grace with Alua ArthurHeartfelt Greetings, Glocal Citizens.
This week’s encore episode is a salve for my heavy heart. I’m resharing it as a reminder of life’s certainties; because it reflects some of the roots experiences that my guest, Global Ghanaian, death doula and author of Briefly Perfectly Human, Alua Arthur and I share; and because care for the aging has become a feature focus of my life story, particulary since the start of the pandemic.
On April 4th, my father, Peter Otoe Adu took his leave from the body that was the man I know as Dad...
2026-04-0747 min
A Bit of OptimismRevisited: What Dying Teaches Us About Living with Death Doula Alua ArthurTeam Simon here! While A Bit of Optimism is on a short break, we’re revisiting a few episodes you helped make some of our favorites. We’ll be back with brand-new conversations next week, on March 24th, 2026. In the meantime, we’re bringing back an episode that explores a word most people like to avoid: death. We dance around the subject or use vague euphemisms to not hurt anybody. But what if being open about our deaths meant we could live happier lives? That’s where Alua Arthur comes in. Alua is one of the most prominent death doulas in the co...
2026-03-1745 min
A Bit of OptimismRevisited: What Dying Teaches Us About Living with Death Doula Alua ArthurTeam Simon here! While A Bit of Optimism is on a short break, we’re revisiting a few episodes you helped make some of our favorites. We’ll be back with brand-new conversations next week, on March 24th, 2026. In the meantime, we’re bringing back an episode that explores a word most people like to avoid: death.
We dance around the subject or use vague euphemisms to not hurt anybody. But what if being open about our deaths meant we could live happier lives?
That’s where Alua Arthur comes in. Alua is one of the most...
2026-03-1745 min
The Nature Of with Willow DefebaughDeath Doula Alua Arthur: Dying Is the Secret to LivingWhat if remembering we will die is what teaches us how to live? In this episode of The Nature Of, Willow is joined by death doula and New York Times bestselling author, Alua Arthur, to explore how reflecting on our mortality can reshape the way we live. Together, they consider what shifts when we stop looking away, and how that awareness can deepen love and bring our choices into focus. This conversation is a meditation on grief, transformation, and the fierce tenderness of being alive for a limited time.On Living Like a Death Doula: https://atmos...
2026-02-1751 min
Babes in BooklandLet's Talk About Death, Baby // Alua Arthur's "Briefly, Perfectly, Human"Are you living your most authentic life?Mortality has a way of cutting through noise. My friend, Cara, and I open season three with Alua Arthur’s memoir Briefly Perfectly Human and ask how getting real about death can help us live with more honesty, tenderness, and courage today. Cara shares first-hand insights from death doula training, and together we map the terrain so many of us avoid: grief that won’t be rushed, hard choices families face, and the practical steps that turn love into action at the end of life. If these questions (the...
2026-02-041h 03
Alive with Steve BurnsEnd-of-Life Planning: What No One Tells You Until It’s Too Late with Alua ArthurIn this episode, Steven talks with death doula Alua Arthur about how to prepare for the end of life before it becomes an emergency, and why doing so is one of the most generous things you can do for the people you love. They walk through what end-of-life planning actually entails: wills, advance directives, healthcare proxies, power of attorney, medical decisions, and how to have these conversations with your family before a crisis forces them. Alua breaks down what matters most, what’s often misunderstood, and where people tend to get stuck. Th...
2026-01-2849 min
Know ThyselfE168 - Alua Arthur: The Conversation About Death That Will Change How You LiveDeath doula, attorney, and spiritual guide Alua Arthur joins us to explore how embracing mortality awakens us to life’s deepest meaning. Through her book Briefly Perfectly Human and her work helping people die with peace and purpose, Alua invites us to face what we fear most — not to prepare for dying, but to learn how to live fully. We explore the taboos around death, the regrets people hold at the end of life, and the powerful clarity that comes from asking what remains undone. 20% off Pique Life Tea:https://www.piquelife.com...
2025-10-211h 33
Before We GoAlua Arthur Comes HomeSeason 2 begins with Alua Arthur—world-renowned death doula and New York Times bestselling author of Briefly, Perfectly Human. In this conversation, Alua shares the story of a chance encounter that changed everything: a 14-hour bus ride in Cuba with a woman her age who was dying of cancer. That experience set her on a path to rethink everything she thought she knew about purpose, mortality, and what it means to live fully.Follow along on Instagram @beforewegopodcast for more stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and reflections on living and dying.Thank you to our Sp...
2025-09-1835 min
Morbidly Curious Book Club PodcastBriefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End with Death Doula, Alua ArthurJoin the Morbidly Curious Book Club Today: https://www.morbidlycuriousbookclub.com/Our August 2025 pick was “BRIEFLY PERFECTLY HUMAN: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End" by death doula Alua Arthur.Early and ad-free for Patreon members! Join the Patreon today to get exclusive goodies, including the Morbidly Curious Fiction Edition book club: https://patreon.com/TheMorbidlyCuriousBookClub?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkReminder: the May episode with Mary Roach is coming in September, and my July episode with Lindsay Fitzharris is coming so...
2025-08-2950 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisA Radical, Counterintuitive Stress Reliever with Alua Arthur | Staff PicksWe're bringing you some of our favorite gems from the archives, as chosen by our staff. This week, we're hearing from death doula Alua Arthur, as chosen by our managing producer Lauren Smith. Arthur helps people with all the non-medical aspects of dying – emotional, spiritual, and practical – and she has a simple question that she says simplifies decision-making and stress. Full Episode: How Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua Arthur Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our You...
2025-07-2515 min
LiftedAlua Arthur on Mortality, Grief, and Reimagining the End of LifeIn this intimate and illuminating episode of Lifted, Tembi Locke welcomes death doula, attorney, and bestselling author Alua Arthur (Briefly Perfectly Human) for a transformative conversation on embracing the end of life—not as a tragedy, but as a portal to deeper connection, clarity, and purpose. Alua shares her unexpected journey to becoming a death doula, and together, she and Tembi explore what it means to truly live in the presence of death. They discuss the shame that often surrounds grief, the fear of death that permeates Western culture, and the courageous practice of preparing for the end with ho...
2025-07-0334 min
Travis Makes FriendsTMF Classic | Death Doula Reveals What Your Final Moments Can Actually Be Like | Alua ArthurAlua Arthur is the most visible and active death doula working in America today. She is a recovering attorney and the founder of Going With Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. A frequent guest on TV and radio, Arthur has been featured on CBS’s The Doctors and in Disney’s Limitless docu-series with Chris Hemsworth, as well as in national print media outlets, such as Vogue, InStyle, the Los Angeles Times, The Cut, The New Yorker, and the New York Times. International newspaper features on Arthur include Brazil’s Estadão and Norway’s Årets Avis. She...
2025-06-2000 min
Don't Change A ThingHow this Death Doula Cracked the Code to Life: Alua ArthurNew York Times bestselling author Alua Arthur did everything “right,” but after years as a lawyer left her drained and numb to her humanity, she found a surprising escape – death work. As a death doula, Alua discovered the freedom to be fully alive, guiding the dying and their loved ones to the next chapter. Tune into this week’s episode to learn how a loving relationship with death, aligned Alua in her purpose of helping others by radically accepting life, death, and ALL parts of themselves.Watch the video version of the podcast:YouTube.com/StyleLik...
2025-03-1346 min
Practice You with Elena BrowerAlua ArthurOn living your fullest life so you can meet the end with grace. (0:00) - Introduction and Book Reading (2:08) - Alua's Journey from Law School to Death Doula (3:57) - Meeting Jessica and Reflecting on Judgments (7:04)- Alua's Background and Going with Grace (9:23) - Alua's Childhood and Adaptability (12:47) - Life in Los Angeles and Death Doula Work (14:37) - Peter's Illness and Its Impact (18:11) - Reflecting on Peter's Death (20:02) - Alua's Family and Legacy (24:43) - Final Thoughts and Resources Author of BRIEFLY PERFECTLY HUMAN: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End, Alua Arthur is the most visible...
2025-03-0126 minA Bit of OptimismA Sweet Conversation About Dying with Death Doula Alua ArthurDeath is a word we like to avoid. We dance around the subject or use vague euphemisms to not hurt anybody. But what if being open about our deaths meant we could live happier lives?That’s where Alua Arthur comes in. Alua is one of the most prominent death doulas in the country, which means it’s her job to help people die. She offers support to her clients and their families as they embark on their dying journey, tackling everything from financial planning and insurance policy to emotional support and grief.When I sat...
2025-02-1845 minA Bit of OptimismA Sweet Conversation About Dying with Death Doula Alua ArthurDeath is a word we like to avoid. We dance around the subject or use vague euphemisms to not hurt anybody. But what if being open about our deaths meant we could live happier lives? That’s where Alua Arthur comes in. Alua is one of the most prominent death doulas in the country, which means it’s her job to help people die. She offers support to her clients and their families as they embark on their dying journey, tackling everything from financial planning and insurance policy to emotional support and grief. When I sat down with Alua, I was...
2025-02-1845 min
All Too WellLiving Joyfully By Facing Death With Grace, with Alua ArthurOriginal air date: April 25, 2024This is one of those conversations that changed me. "The only fact of our life is death," yet we spend most of our time trying to ignore it, instead of developing the tools to embrace it. But don't think for a second that this episode will bum you out or make you feel icky-it's quite the opposite!Alua Arthur is the most prominent death doula in America today. She is seeker, a recovering attorney and the founder of Going With Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization, where she...
2024-12-1249 min
Solving the Riddle of Being HumanDeath Doula Diaries: Living Fiercely in the Face of Mortality - with Alua Arthur"Our lives, as brief as they are, are absolutely perfect in the way that they roll out."Sah is joined by death doula and revolutionary wellness educator Alua Arthur for a powerful exploration of death, dying, and what it means to live fully in the face of our mortality. Known for transforming how we approach death, Alua shares her extraordinary journey from practicing law to becoming one of the most influential voices in the death positive movement.Through raw and intimate dialogue, Alua reveals how our cultural fear of death has created a crisis of loneliness in dying, and offers...
2024-12-1050 min
Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New ReadBONUS - Dave's Book Suggestion for December 2024 - Briefly Perfectly Human - Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End - Alua ArthurBONUS - Dave's Book Suggestion for December 2024 - Briefly Perfectly Human - Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End - Alua Arthur"Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End" by Alua Arthur is a transformative memoir that challenges readers to confront their mortality and use that awareness to live more fulfilling livesAs America's leading death doula, Arthur brings a unique perspective to the often-taboo subject of death, infusing her narrative with warmth, generosity, and unexpected humorThe book weaves together Arthur's...
2024-12-0317 min
The Stacking Benjamins ShowHow Alua Arthur Coped With Live on Her Way To The Top (Alua Arthur) SB1599Have you ever thought about the intersection of health and wealth? Today we start by sharing personal anecdotes about an unexpectedly painful break, leading into a robust chat with mentor Alua Arthur, a death doula who helps people find purpose through preparing for the end of life. The conversation dives deep into practical tips about setting financial goals while staying grounded, and the importance of balancing spending with saving, all while holding onto life’s deeper purposes.Al Pacino's financial mishaps also serve as a cautionary tale about the importance of being an active CE...
2024-11-111h 09
The Radically Loved PodcastEpisode 570. Embracing Mortality: The Power of Discussing Death with Alua ArthurThis week on Radically Loved, Tessa Tovar interviews Alua Arthur, a death doula and founder of Going with Grace. They discuss the topic of death and the importance of embracing it as a natural part of life. They explore the fear of death and the fear of grief and loss, and how talking about death can be healthy and empowering. Alua shares her journey of becoming a death doula and the work she does to support individuals and families through the end-of-life process. They also discuss the concept of living authentically and the societal pressure to have it all...
2024-10-2544 min
MUMBriefly Perfectly Human with Death Doula Alua ArthurIn this episode, host Ellen Wong and Death Doula and educator Alua Arthur discuss her NY Times bestselling book, “Briefly Perfectly Human”, racism in death work, what self-care in service looks like, and how her life experiences have informed her work. Learn about the inherent activism in death work, the significance of witnessing others' pain, and the necessity of honoring death to be in right relationship with humanity and the earth.About Guest: Alua Arthur is the most visible death doula in America today. She is a recovering attorney and the founder of Going with Grace, a death...
2024-09-251h 03
Language of Love with Dr. Laura BermanBriefly Perfectly Human with Alua ArthurOne of the few absolute truths for every one of us is that death is inevitable, yet it’s a taboo topic that many of us avoid discussing. But can planning for your own death actually bring peace of mind and even make you live a more fulfilling life?In this eye-opening episode of The Language of Love Conversation, I sit down with Alua Arthur—a New York Times bestselling author, death doula, and founder of Going with Grace. We dive into those often avoided but unavoidable topics: death, dying, and grief. Drawing from her book Briefly Perfe...
2024-09-111h 01
Soul BoomDeath and How to Live It: Death Doula, Alua ArthurAlua Arthur joins Rainn Wilson on Soul Boom to explore the transformative power of embracing mortality. They delve into how contemplating death can bring clarity and meaning to life, the cultural taboos around discussing death, and the importance of preparing for the end of life. Alua shares personal stories and insights, revealing how facing death can be a pathway to living more fully.Alua Arthur is a death doula, attorney, and founder of Going with Grace, an end-of-life planning organization that helps people navigate the process of dying with dignity. Her work involves providing emotional, spiritual, and...
2024-09-0358 min
Town Hall Seattle Arts & Culture Series267. Alua Arthur with Rebecca Crichton: A Friend At the End of the WorldWhen it comes to our own mortality, one big thing that we all share is that we absolutely have to face it and most of us have no idea how to begin. Through her work as a death doula, Alua Arthur has honed the skills to aid others in navigating these uncertain seas- from the many logistics within end-of-life care to the often unpredictable cravings for human connection and understanding. These vulnerable moments can be colored by many emotions—pain, confusion, joy, regret, and release. Arthur's passion for her work shapeshifts to meet people where they are and guide th...
2024-08-151h 00Peaceful ExitBriefly Perfectly Human with Alua ArthurAlua Arthur is an entrepreneur, death doula, and New York Times bestselling author, who recently published her book, 'Briefly Perfectly Human.' Alua shares her life story from fleeing Ghana as a child to finding her calling after an unexpected conversation on a bus. In this episode, Alua discusses the transformative nature of starting conversations about mortality, the universal wisdom found in the process of dying, and the need for cultural and racial awareness in end-of-life care.Alua also talks about the importance of setting boundaries, the many emotions of grief, and the importance...
2024-08-1336 min
The High Life with Ricki LakeLearning How to Live | Alua ArthurDeath doula Alua Arthur never thought about death until two back-to-back experiences changed her life. A serendipitous encounter with a woman on a bus dying of uterine cancer and the terminal diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma by her brother-in-law opened her eyes to what happens when we don’t plan for death. From those moments on, Alua realized the power in guiding people through the dying process, and devoted her life to working as a death doula. On this episode, Ricki and Alua talk about how to plan for your death, why dying can bring about a fuller life, and th...
2024-08-0639 min
The Kevin Miller PodcastAlua Arthur: How Considering Your Death Will Improve Your LifeThe point of this podcast is to better fuel your drive so you achieve more fulfillment. I’ve met few people who want to talk about death. We avoid it like…death. It’s black and dark and to be feared. At least in our culture. But seven months ago my Dad got a surprise cancer diagnosis, and he died six weeks later. I was fortunate to walk with him daily until his last breath. I went from zero exposure to death, to full exposure. And it’s altered my life. My brother Jared Angaza was there as well, and he p...
2024-07-151h 50
The Kevin Miller PodcastAlua Arthur: How Considering Your Death Will Improve Your LifeThe point of this podcast is to better fuel your drive so you achieve more fulfillment. I’ve met few people who want to talk about death. We avoid it like…death. It’s black and dark and to be feared. At least in our culture. But seven months ago my Dad got a surprise cancer diagnosis, and he died six weeks later. I was fortunate to walk with him daily until his last breath. I went from zero exposure to death, to full exposure. And it’s altered my life. My brother Jared Angaza was there as well, and he p...
2024-07-151h 50
Angels and AwakeningBriefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End With Alua ArthurHello beautiful souls! Welcome to another enlightening episode of Angels and Awakening! Today, we have the privilege of hosting Alua Arthur, a beacon of spiritual wisdom and America’s foremost death doula, on our show. Alua’s memoir Briefly Perfectly Human offers a profound reimagining of death, urging us to embrace its spiritual essence as a catalyst for profound personal growth. Endorsed by acclaimed authors like Jodi Picoult and Tembi Locke, Alua's work resonates deeply with those seeking meaning in life's transitions. With warmth and humor, Alua guides her clients through the sacred thresholds of life and death, fostering deep...
2024-06-1757 min
Embodied AstrologyFinding Your Feet: A Saturnian Conversation with Alua ArthurIn this conversation, Sherri Taylor talks Saturn in Pisces wisdom with Alua Arthur, a death doula and author, from her book Briefly, Perfectly, Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End. They discuss topics such as the sociopolitical context of death and dying, the distinction between care and love, the importance of lessons learned from limitations and failure, and what it means to surrender to your purpose.
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Alua’s book Briefly Perfectly Human
Going with Grace
Alua’s TED Talk
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2024-06-1150 min
Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri MillerAlua Arthur says facing death is the key to living wellWhat do you imagine your death will look like? It’s not a morbid or depressing question to Alua Arthur. She’s a death doula, and she firmly believes that giving thought to that question is the key to living a meaningful life. Arthur herself thinks about dying a lot. As she tells Kerri Miller on this week’s Big Books and Bold Ideas, she has detailed plans for what she’d like her deathbed to be like. But more importantly, she says living with an awareness of mortality helps her live with intentio...
2024-05-3155 min
She Thrives Radio | Mindful Living209 | Facing Your Mortality with Death Doula Alua ArthurAlua Arthur is one of America’s most prominent death doulas and the founder of Going with Grace, an end-of-life planning organization. She shares with us why and how we can explore our own relationship to death in ways that will help us reach a new, deeper, and more fulfilling level of living. Alua’s website: https://goingwithgrace.com/ Buy Alua’s book, Briefly, Perfectly Human: https://amzn.to/3UQcAU4 Watch Alua’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/alua_arthur_why_thinking_about_death_helps_you_live_a_better_life?language=en
2024-05-2052 min
Rewilding with Taylor Gage209 | Facing Your Mortality with Death Doula Alua ArthurAlua Arthur is one of America’s most prominent death doulas and the founder of Going with Grace, an end-of-life planning organization. She shares with us why and how we can explore our own relationship to death in ways that will help us reach a new, deeper, and more fulfilling level of living.Alua’s website: https://goingwithgrace.com/Buy Alua’s book, Briefly, Perfectly Human: https://amzn.to/3UQcAU4Watch Alua’s TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/alua_arthur_why_thinking_about_death_helps_you_live_a_better_life?language=en
2024-05-2000 min
Wild Precious LifeBriefly Perfectly Human with Alua ArthurAlua Arthur is the most visible and active death doula working in America today. She’s a recovering attorney and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. Her TED Talk titled, “Why Thinking About Death Helps You Live a Better Life,” has over 1.5 million views. In today’s episode, Annmarie and Alua discuss Briefly Perfectly Human, Alua’s life-changing, soul-gathering memoir. They also discuss how talking about death can help all of us live better lives. Episode Sponsors:Octavia’s Bookshelf – An independent boo...
2024-05-1440 min
Wild Precious LifeBriefly Perfectly Human with Alua ArthurAlua Arthur is the most visible and active death doula working in America today. She’s a recovering attorney and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. Her TED Talk titled, “Why Thinking About Death Helps You Live a Better Life,” has over 1.5 million views. In today’s episode, Annmarie and Alua discuss Briefly Perfectly Human, Alua’s life-changing, soul-gathering memoir. They also discuss how talking about death can help all of us live better lives. Episode Sponsors:Octavia’s Bookshelf – An independent boo...
2024-05-1443 min
The Lindsey Elmore ShowEmpowering End-of-Life Decisions: A Compassionate Approach | Alua ArthurAs the most visible death doula working in America today, Alua Arthur is a seeker, a “recovering” attorney and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. She has spent thousands of hours with folks as they contemplate their mortality when regrets, secret joys, hidden affairs, and dim realities are finally revealed aloud. Her TED Talk titled, “Why thinking about death helps you live a better life” went online in July 2023, and has already received 1.5 million views. A frequent guest on TV and radio, Alua has been featured on CBS’s The Doctors and...
2024-05-1452 min
Pulling The Thread with Elise LoehnenLoving the End (Alua Arthur)“When we can pause for a moment and rifle through all that noise to figure out what the root of the fear is, then we can be with it in a meaningful way, rather than just let it run our lives. And a little bit of fear of death and a little bit of death anxiety is totally normal, for all of us. I mean, it's that thing inside that tells you not to keep walking when you get to the edge of a cliff, and even to like drink water, you know, hydrate, stay alive. It's in us. It...
2024-05-0251 min
Hand Me My Purse.No. 92 - A Conversation with Death Doula, Alua Arthur about Grief, Death & The Fullness of Life. PART TWO.Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Soooooooooo, this episode is a bit of a doozy. The topic is heavy, but it is so necessary. I had the pleasure of being in conversation with Alua Arthur, a beautiful black woman who is a Death Doula. The title alone, “DEATH DOULA”. That is a heavy title. I had a delightful conversation with Alua about her...
2024-04-3059 minAll Too WellLiving Joyfully By Facing Death With Grace with Alua ArthurThis is one of those conversations that changed me. "The only fact of our life is death," yet we spend most of our time trying to ignore it, instead of developing the tools to embrace it. But don't think for a second that this episode will bum you out or make you feel icky-it's quite the opposite!Alua Arthur is the most prominent death doula in America today. She is seeker, a recovering attorney and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization, where she has helped thousands of people confront...
2024-04-2549 minHand Me My Purse.No. 91: A Conversation with Death Doula, Alua Arthur about Grief, Death & The Fullness of Life. PART ONE.Hey Friends & Kin! FYI: THIS, JUST LIKE ALL EPISODES OF HAND ME MY PURSE, CONTAINS PROFANITY. THIS PODCAST IS FOR ADULTS AND CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT. Now that we've gotten that out of the way... _________ Soooooooooo, this episode is a bit of a doozy. The topic is heavy, but it is so necessary. I had the pleasure of being in conversation with Alua Arthur, a beautiful black woman who is a Death Doula. The title alone, “DEATH DOULA”. That is a heavy title. I had a delightful conversation with Alua about her...
2024-04-231h 06
It’s OK That You’re Not OK with Megan DevineLive Each Day Like It’s Your First: with Alua ArthurWhat would a meaningful life look like for you? According to Death Doula Alua Arthur, conversations about death can be the most enriching conversations we have. It’s not about accepting death, or avoiding grief - it’s about building a relationship with yourself and others that doesn’t hold anything back. Why should you listen? Yeah, because you’re mortal and one day you'll die, but more importantly: because one day, hopefully in the far off future, you’ll look back at this life you’ve lived. Conversations about death can make that life so m...
2024-04-2238 min
Good Life ProjectHow Thinking About Death Can Change Your Life | Alua ArthurWhat if facing mortality could unlock the secret to living fully? My guest Alua Arthur, a death doula and author of Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End, knows firsthand how confronting death can transform how we live. In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into taboo topics like grief, loss, and our cultural avoidance of mortality. Alua shares insights from her deeply personal journey of embracing end-of-life experiences, leading to more meaning, authenticity, and connection. Learn tangible practices to live more present and purpose-driven lives, reflect on death consciously, craft...
2024-04-1854 min
Women of ImpactEmbrace Death, Live Presently & Die Without Regrets | Alua ArthurIt’s Lisa Bilyeu here with another DEEP, impactful episode of Women of Impact where we’re talking about preparing for death and how that helps you to live a life you love, WITHOUT regrets!!I know, death is a topic we ALL would like to avoid talking about because it can be sad and heartbreaking to think about. But literally we will ALL die, so let’s stop avoiding the inevitable and just talk about it so that we don’t end up dying with regrets!!! Here to help us think about death as a way to...
2024-04-171h 10
Women of ImpactEmbrace Death, Live Presently & Die Without Regrets | Alua ArthurIt’s Lisa Bilyeu here with another DEEP, impactful episode of Women of Impact where we’re talking about preparing for death and how that helps you to live a life you love, WITHOUT regrets!!I know, death is a topic we ALL would like to avoid talking about because it can be sad and heartbreaking to think about. But literally we will ALL die, so let’s stop avoiding the inevitable and just talk about it so that we don’t end up dying with regrets!!! Here to help us think about death as a way to...
2024-04-171h 07
Take Literature Beyond Bookshelves With Portable Listening Experiences for EveryoneBriefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End Audiobook by Alua Arthurhttps://libranovo.com/freeListen to free audiobooks with a 30-day free trial!Title: Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the EndGenres: Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Social Science, Death & BereavementAuthor: Alua ArthurNarrator: Alua ArthurRelease date: 04-16-2024Length: 9:51:54Language: EnglishPublisher: HarperAudioDescription:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | New York Times' Staff Favorite Book of the Year | Boston Globe Best Book of the Year
A deeply transformative memoir that reframes how we think about death and how it...
2024-04-1605 min
Hear Stories Resonate Deeply Through Voices Crafted for Connection and Emotional Engagement NaturallyBriefly Perfectly Human Audiobook by Alua ArthurListen to full audiobook for free :https://audiobookzap.com/freeTitle: Briefly Perfectly HumanSubtitle: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the EndCategories: Biography, Death, Health, Health CareAuthor: Alua ArthurNarrator: Alua ArthurPublisher: HarperAudioRelease date: 04-16-2024Language: EnglishSummary:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A deeply transformative memoir that reframes how we think about death and how it can help us lead better, more fulfilling and authentic lives, from America’s most visible death doula.
"A truly unique, inspiring perspective on th...
2024-04-1600 min
New Full Audiobooks in MemoirsBriefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End by Alua ArthurPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/649843 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End Author: Alua Arthur Narrator: Alua Arthur Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 51 minutes Release date: April 16, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 4 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A deeply transformative memoir that reframes how we think about death and how it can help us lead better, more fulfilling and authentic lives, from America’s most visible death doula. ''A truly unique, inspiring perspective on the time we have, what we do with it, an...
2024-04-1605 min
Get Lost In Into A Sensational Full Audiobook During Your Workout.Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua ArthurPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/21530to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Briefly Perfectly Human
Author: Alua Arthur
Narrator: Alua Arthur
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
Release date: 04-16-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 313 ratings
Genres: Aging & Longevity
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For her clients and everyone who has been inspired by her humanity, Alua Arthur is a friend at the end of the world. As our country’s leading death doula, she’s spreading a transformative message: thinking about your death—whether imminent or not—will breathe wild, new potential into your life.
2024-04-169h 51
Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not SorryDeath Doula Alua Arthur on Better Living Through Understanding DeathIn life, the only certainty is death. And yet, we have an almost superstitious aversion to talking about death–an aversion that is probably doing us all harm. Our guest this week looks at death differently. Alua Arthur is a death doula. Her new book Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End is available at bookstores everywhere on April 16th.
2024-04-1546 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisHow Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua ArthurNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Death isn't the most appetizing topic, but contemplating mortality can be a massive source of motivation, perspective, and even stress relief. In this episode, life lessons from a death doula, who helps people at the end. Description: There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. Yet when we do talk about it, it can genuinely upgrade the qu...
2024-04-1051 min
Grief is a Sneaky BitchAlua Arthur | Briefly Perfectly HumanWe’re all just briefly perfectly human. That’s the profound reminder from our guest today, Alua Arthur. If we are brave enough to allow this truth be at the center of awareness in our day-to-day lives, Alua argues we could live a fuller, more compassionate, and even magic-filled existence. In our conversation today, and in her adventure-filled and beautifully honest memoir, Briefly Perfectly Human, she helps us see how we can make an authentic life by getting real about the end. Alua Arthur is a death doula, recovering attorney, and the fo...
2024-04-021h 05
How to Be a Better HumanWhy you should start thinking about death (w/ Alua Arthur)There’s a saying about two things that are inevitable in this world, and Alua Arthur wants to help you think about one of them with less fear. No, she’s not a tax professional – she’s a death doula, a person who supports dying people and their loved ones. A former lawyer, Alua shares what we can all learn when we purposefully think about the end of life, whether that is our own or someone else’s. From finding joy in our everyday lives to navigating the emotional, legal, and spiritual decisions that arise around, Alua’s wisdom will inspire...
2024-01-2234 min
TED HealthWhy thinking about death helps you live a better life | Alua ArthurAs a death doula, or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones, Alua Arthur spends a lot of time thinking about the end of life. In a profound talk that examines our brief, perfectly human time on this planet, she asks us to look at our lives through the lens of our deaths in seeking to answer the question: "What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-08-2220 min
Depression Detox Show | Daily Inspirational Talks563 | Alua Arthur: "What Must I Do To Be At Peace With Myself?" Alua Arthur is a recovering attorney and founder of Going With Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life-planning organization. Today she shares an important story about how she found her calling in becoming a death doula and why so many people need one. Source: Why I Became A Death Doula | Alua Arthur Connect with Alua Arthur: Website: Going With Grace https://goingwithgrace.com/ Instagram: going_with_grace YouTube: Going with Grace Pre-Order Her Book: Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End (4/16/2024) Hosted by Malikee Josephs (Pronounced Muh leek Jo seffs) Give Me A Shout: Follow Me On Instagram @D...
2023-08-0918 min
You’re Going to Die: The PodcastGoing With Grace w/Alua ArthurJoin host Ned Buskirk, in conversation with Alua Arthur - Death Doula, Ordained Minister, Recovering Lawyer, Perpetual Seeker of Nothing to be Found & Founder of Going with Grace - while they talk about death activism, the touchstone of nihilism, & being in the question marks of dying.
This interview originally aired February 4th, 2021.
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2023-08-0356 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisHow Thinking About Death Can Improve Your Life | Alua ArthurNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- There seems to be one clear bug in the human operating system — most of us do not like talking about death. Yet when we do talk about it, it can genuinely upgrade the quality of our lives. Our guest today is Alua Arthur, a former attorney who is now what's called a death doula, which is someone who helps guide people through the end of their lives. Through th...
2023-07-0352 minIt’s OK That You’re Not OK with Megan DevineLive Each Day Like It’s Your First: with Alua ArthurWhat would a meaningful life look like for you? According to Death Doula Alua Arthur, conversations about death can be the most enriching conversations we have. It’s not about accepting death, or avoiding grief - it’s about building a relationship with yourself and others that doesn’t hold anything back. Why should you listen? Yeah, because you’re mortal and one day you'll die, but more importantly: because one day, hopefully in the far off future, you’ll look back at this life you’ve lived. Conversations about death can make that life so much better. ...
2023-06-0538 min
Glocal CitizensEpisode 164: Going with Grace with Alua ArthurMarch Greetings Glocal Citizens!
ICMYI it's Women’s History Month! As is our tradition here on the podcast, all month we’re featuring herstories of women moving and shaking around the world. This week, my guest is a Global Ghanaian based in Los Angeles, California. Alua Arthur is a death doula, recovering attorney, and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization that exists to support people as they answer the question, “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?” Going with Gra...
2023-03-0744 min
The Liz Moody PodcastHow To Overcome Fear of Death (+ Genius Tips For Navigating Grief) with Alua ArthurI’m excited to welcome Alua Arthur to the podcast. Alua is a certified death doula who works with clients to develop end of life plans and provide non-medical support leading up to death. Her company Going With Grace staffs a team of death doulas that provide professional end of life support as well as courses, training, and retreats for future death doulas. Alua also sits on the Board of Directors of the End of Life Doula Council of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. On this episode, we talk about:
exactly what a death doula does
wh...
2022-11-091h 07
End WellWho Do You Want To Be When You Die? | Alua ArthurDeath doula Alua Arthur's rousing call to imagine who you want to be on your deathbed as a way to guide your life choices now. Thank you to our sponsor, Prisidio. Prisidio is a cloud-based vault to securely store, organize, and share your life's essential documents and information with your family and those you trust. https://www.prisid.io/
2022-10-1122 min
Behind the BrillianceAlua Arthur on Dying with Dignity and Living IntentionallyAlua Arthur has one of the world's most important jobs: she helps people die with dignity. After getting a law degree and starting a career in social work, she became a death doula. She helps individuals and families navigate end of life transitions. As a result, she has profound wisdom on how eventual death can inspire us to live more purposefully. In this conversation, she shares gem after gem about life, grief, work, and evolution. Behind her brilliance: Leading with her heart Say hi to Alua on Instagram at @luvaloveslife
2022-06-241h 07
We Can Do Hard Things98. How to Live So We Can Die Peacefully with Death Doula Alua Arthur1. What Alua has learned about living well from the many people she’s helped walk home as a death doula. 2. The “deathbed test” that guides her toward what is important and helps her stay present.3. Alua eases Abby’s immense fear of death by sharing her glitter-wave vision.4. The most surprising thing she wants us to know about death.5. Concrete steps we can take now to help prepare ourselves–and our loved ones–for the inevitable.About Alua:Alua Arthur is a death doula, recovering at...
2022-05-241h 02
Life's Fine Print98. How to Live So We Can Die Peacefully with Death Doula Alua Arthur1. What Alua has learned about living well from the many people she’s helped walk home as a death doula. 2. The “deathbed test” that guides her toward what is important and helps her stay present. 3. Alua eases Abby’s immense fear of death by sharing her glitter-wave vision. 4. The most surprising thing she wants us to know about death. 5. Concrete steps we can take now to help prepare ourselves–and our loved ones–for the inevitable. About Alua: Alua Arthur is a death doula, recovering attorney, and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization...
2022-05-2458 min
Good Things from LemonadaRevisiting How Do I Live Presently and Die Gracefully? With Alua ArthurIt can be uncomfortable to think about death, but the end of life is a transition we should all learn how to embrace. So, this week we’re revisiting our conversation with Alua Arthur to talk about her work as a death doula, and all the ways it has taught her to live. This episode’s practice is about walking away from unfulfilling work, pursuing joy, and asking yourself: What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully? Want to connect? Join the New Day Facebo...
2022-04-2044 min
The Twelfth HouseHow to Live, Grieve, and Die Well in Community with Alua ArthurToday is the final episode in our mini-series exploring death and dying with today's ingenious guest, Alua Arthur. Alua Arthur is a death doula, recovering attorney, and the founder of Going with Grace, a death doula training and end-of-life planning organization. Connect with Alua Arthur on Instagram, Facebook, and check out her training course, Death Doula End of Life Training Course here Grab your FREE Monday Hour One template here! FREE! Digital altars for your phone for protection, abundance, cleansing, and more Join our free community of intuitives and creators here!
2021-10-2647 min
Modern Aging058. How To Plan For a Good Death with End of Life Doula Alua ArthurTalking about death and dying does not have to be uncomfortable and morbid. It is essential if you want to create a more peaceful end-of-life experience. Aside from the emotional roller coaster, tying the loose ends of the lives of loved ones can be stressful and complicated. Having someone to answer questions and support you is invaluable. Alua Arthur, the Founder of Going With Grace, discusses how she became a death doula and supports people and families at any stage of death. Listen in to learn how you can better prepare and create a more peaceful death experience for yo...
2021-10-2233 min
Good Things from Lemonada3. How Do I Live Presently and Die Gracefully? With Alua ArthurAlua Arthur is a death doula, but her work has taught her how to live. She talks about walking away from unfulfilling work, pursuing joy and how to have hope when you're facing the end of life. This week’s practice is about asking yourself: What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully? Want to connect? Join the New Day Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdaypod Resources from the show Sign up for Mortal, a nine we...
2021-09-2245 min
Metaphysical Milkshake with Rainn & RezaAlua Arthur: How Do You Want To Die?Rainn and Reza sit down with death doula Alua Arthur to ask themselves, "How Do You Want To Die?"
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2021-09-1459 min
Conversas Sinceras#37 - Doulas da Vida e da Morte (Alua Arthur e Ana Mateoli)Pensa na beleza e no ineditismo deste encontro…
Você sabe o que é uma Doula?
É um termo de origem grega que significa "mulher que serve" e, apesar de não ser profissional de saúde, a sua atuação facilita a existência de um parto mais humanizado, já que é comum que a mulher se sinta desamparada neste momento.
Talvez você já soubesse deste termo… mas e Doula da Morte? Ele cumpre o mesmo papel, mas na outra ponta do portal.Para esta conversa, trouxemos a Alua Arthur que nasceu em Gana, na África, e é uma das...
2021-09-091h 28
The Power of Love ShowDeath Doula: Alua Arthur, A Candid ConversationOn this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcomed special guest: Alua Arthur.
Alua is a death doula, recovering attorney, ordained minister and the founder of ‘Going with Grace’, an end-of-life planning and death doula training organization that exists to support people as they answer the question, “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?”
‘Going with Grace’ works every day to improve and redefine the end-of-life experience for marginalized communities.
Alua was a keynote speaker at EndWell 2019, and has been featured in the LA Times, Vogue, Refinery29...
2021-07-0838 min
Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy RobbinsWhat Would You Do on Your Last Day? with Alua Arthur“Life only matters because we die.” – Alua Arthur “There is something absolutely miraculous about standing at the doorway of existence. I am absolutely humbled by it every time. Rather than it being heavy, there is a lightness of being that goes along with it because there is such a mystery to this human ride.” – Alua Arthur Alua Arthur is a death doula, attorney, adjunct professor, and ordained minister. Her goal is to bring grace and compassion to the cycle of life by planning for it and effortlessly tying up the...
2021-06-1047 min
Mind Wide OpenAlua ArthurIn a culture that fears death, Alua Arthur calls for us to ask the question, “What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?” Alua is a death doula and founder of Going with Grace, an end-of-life planning organization. Grace and Lily explore the realities of death and loss: that it is inevitable, and doesn't have to be scary.For more information, guest bios, and resources, go to www.mindwideopenproject.comFind Lily on Instagram @lilycornellsilverOriginally aired JUNE 8, 2021 Alua...
2021-06-0822 min
Pod Save the PeopleTake Your Hand Off (with Alua Arthur)DeRay, Kaya, and Sam dive into the underreported news of the week, including Maryland police oversight, California child care, college admission essays, and Derek Chauvin's trial. Netta Elzie gives an update on what's happening with the nationwide protests. DeRay interviews Alua Arthur about what it takes to be a death doula. DeRay: https://cepa.stanford.edu/content/essay-content-strongly-related-household-income-and-sat-scores-evidence-60000-undergraduate-applicationsKaya: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/04/california-teachers-childcare-coronavirus-478972Sam: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/hogan-vetoes-police-accountibility/2021/04/09/c0ac4096-9967-11eb-962b-78c1d8228819_story.htmlTeaching Study: https://hechingerreport.org/white-and-female-teachers-show-racial-bias-in-evaluating-second-grade-writing/For a t...
2021-04-131h 02
Death Science PodcastDeath Doula - Alua ArthurDeath Science Podcast
Episode 008 (Season 1)
Topic: Death Doula
Guest: Alua Arthur
Founder of Going with Grace
Learn More about Alua at: http://www.goingwithgrace.com/
Alua Takes us through her passion of helping others during their grieving as well as understanding how we can be there for them. We explore how being a death doula is more than just a service but a pillar for those in need.
Host: Jeremy Ciliberto
Learn More about the show at: www.DeathScience.org
Sponsored by: CatacombCulture.com & RestingGrounds.org
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2020-06-1619 min
Stars Like Us: Astrology with Aliza KellyEP58 Alua Arthur: The Death DoulaAliza Kelly speaks with Alua Arthur (Gemini Sun, Gemini Rising, Pisces Moon), death doula and founder of Going with Grace. In this episode, the two discuss the mystery of the death, and why so many Americans are afraid to die. They explore ways to confront death and address illness, suffering, and grief through the lens of the pandemic, which sheds light on what it’s like to live in a privileged body. This episode invites us to embrace our own death whole-heartedly and reflect upon the ways in which different communities, especially the Black community, experience death on a da...
2020-06-0849 min
The Veritas ForumLiving & Dying Well | Lydia Dugdale & Alua ArthurDr. Lydia Dugdale of Columbia, Dr. Raymond Barfield of Duke, and Alua Arthur, attorney and "Death Dula" discuss the meaning of death and living with the weight of our mortality. On stage at Ohio State University. Moderated by Ashley Fernandes.
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2020-03-1951 min
I'm Here for The FoodWho Will Cry When You Die ft. Alua ArthurWe’ve all heard of birthing dula’s; professionals who assist women who reject the dogma of conventional medicine and birth their children at home during a ceremony.
Well Death Dula’s are at the opposite end of the spectrum; they prepare the terminally ill and their families for the inevitable. And their goal is to provide a safe space for patients and their families to feel as comfortable about the process of transition as possible.
Death is unavoidable; it happens to the best of us.
On today’s episode we introduce you to Alua A...
2020-01-211h 05
Coming Back: Conversations on life after lossIn the Meantime: Death Doula Alua Arthur Is Anything but GothThere's no skeletons, black lipstick, or bats here! There's a perception that grief and death are morbid… but Alua Arthur and I are turning that myth on its head. Alua Arthur's work: http://www.goingwithgrace.com/ Season 8 of Coming Back premieres January 1, 2020! In the meantime... Enter to win one of three scholarships to Life After Loss Academy by entering your email address here: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/giveaway-coming-back-podcast Join me for LIVE Grief Support on Patreon December 16: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Gr...
2019-12-1205 minComing Back: Conversations on life after lossE92: Making Space for Grace with Alua ArthurColorful death doula Alua Arthur is helping people die better. She founded Going with Grace to educate and hold space for people facing their own deaths... or the death of someone they love. Today, we're talking about what we can learn about our own end-of-life by watching others experience death, what happens when we don't agree with the way someone has chosen to die, and the myriad of ways we can all bring more grace to the room when someone is dying. Also this week, I'm talking about WHY having permission to grieve is so important and sharing an...
2019-09-2648 min
The MAJic Hour#31 Going With Grace, according to Death Doula, Alua Arthur#31 Going With Grace, according to Death Doula, Alua Arthur
2019-06-191h 25
Path 11 PodcastGoing with Grace, with Alua ArthurAlua Arthur is a death doula, attorney, and the founder of Going with Grace, an end of life planning organization that exists to support people as they answer the question 'What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die peacefully?' From private end of life consultations and public education about death to online coursework to train death doulas, she is tirelessly committed to bringing awareness to death and dying. She passionately believes considering death can inspire the way people live. A jewelry addict, Alua is also a...
2019-05-2038 min
The Mash-Up AmericansAlua Arthur On Demystifying Death“Talking about sex won’t make you pregnant, talking about death won’t make you dead.”We are talking about death on this episode and it is a party! We are going to explore life, love, and family through the lens of death with our incredible guest Alua Arthur. Alua is a Ghanifornian Mash-Up and a death doula, which means that she works with individuals and families to help them through the process of death.We chat with Alua about everything from what to do with your loved one’s magazine subscription after they are gone to wh...
2019-04-1737 min
????-?????Alua ArthurAlua Arthur is a death doula, attorney, and the founder of Going with Grace, an end of life planning organization that exists to support people as they answer the question 'What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die peacefully?' This episode dives into the many ways that confronting our mortality can deepen our connection to love and living while we're alive.
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2019-01-2159 min
Self-HelplessCoping With Death Anxiety with Death Doula, Alua Arthur
This week, the girls are joined by Death Doula, Alua Arthur. Alua shares how she got into the work of supporting families through the dying process, how she helps people prepare for this transition, and offers practical applications to anyone struggling with their fear and anxiety surrounding death.
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2018-11-191h 03
Relatively Healthy with Janie StolarDealing with Death w/ Death Doula and End-of-Life Planner Alua ArthurIt's uncomfortable. It's sad. And it's a taboo subject. But talking about death is not only good for us -- it can save us a lot of pain down the road. On today’s show, Janie chats with death doula, end-of-life planner, and all around phenomenal person Alua Arthur about the realities of dying in our society, as well as the work she does to serve people who are dying, their families, and the bereaved. Plus, Alua offers numerous insights on living that only someone so well-versed in death could provide.FOLLOW ALUA'S WORK ONLINE:www...
2018-09-2132 min
Zestful AgingAlua Arthur -- Going with GraceAlua Arthur is the Founder of "Going with Grace", an end of life organization, which supports people as they answer the question "What must I do to be at peace with myself so I may live presently and die peacefully?" As a death doula and attorney, the perspective Alua has gained from her unique 15 year career allows her to help her clients focus on the practical and emotional needs while contemplating the end of life. Find out more at Goingwithgrace.com. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show...
2018-09-1641 min
HER ConversationsDiscussing Death with Alua ArthurMy guest on this weeks HER Conversations is Death Doula, Alua Arthur. Her service is to assist those at the end of their lives and their families with all the spiritual and practical necessities. Even though we all know that death is something we all will experience, it is rarely talked about without discomfort as if the very discussion will bring death closer. During our discussion, Alua talks about the moment she decided to leave her career in Law and become a Death Doula, the insights she has gained from working with the dying and pl...
2018-08-2059 min
Out of Line with Caroline LeeAlua Arthur on death and dyingAlua Arthur is the founder of Going with Grace. She is a death doula, life lover and end of life planner. She's a former attorney, jewelry addict, bike enthusiast, and a developing nation aficionado. Alua is an adjunct professor at the University of Philosophical Research, and is also creating a training program for death doulas and end of life planners.
This is the first episode of this podcast where the guests discusses something they are known for, but since talking about death is so 'out of line', we hope you'll enjoy it just the same.
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2018-08-0856 minOut of Line with Caroline LeeSocial Media Q+A with Alua ArthurPart two: After discussing death and dying, Caroline asks Alua Arhur a series of questions about her social media practices -- and, specifically how social media and death are related.
Alua Arthur is the founder of Going with Grace. She is a death doula, life lover and end of life planner. She's a former attorney, jewelry addict, bike enthusiast, and a developing nation aficionado. Alua is an adjunct professor at the University of Philosophical Research, and is also creating a training program for death doulas and end of life planners.
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2018-08-0820 min
High Vibe Home25 :: Interview with End of Life Planner Alua Arthur ::What would life be like if we all accepted our death or even planned for it? On this episode, Nixie brings on Alua Arthur (www.goingwithgrace.com, @going_with_grace), an End of Life Planner and Certified Death Midwife for a juicy and deep conversation about.... death. Alua's mission is to bring grace and compassion to the cycle of life by planning for it and embracing it. The irony is we never know when we are going to transcend, but what if when we begin to prepare for our death we start to fully live? Asking ourselves what legacy will w...
2017-05-2343 min
High Vibe Home25 :: Interview with End of Life Planner Alua Arthur ::What would life be like if we all accepted our death or even planned for it? On this episode, Nixie brings on Alua Arthur (www.goingwithgrace.com, @going_with_grace), an End of Life Planner and Certified Death Midwife for a juicy and deep conversation about.... death. Alua's mission is to bring grace and compassion to the cycle of life by planning for it and embracing it. The irony is we never know when we are going to transcend, but what if when we begin to prepare for our death we start to fully live? Asking ourselves what legacy will w...
2017-05-2343 min
The ResilientAlua Arthur: The Death DoulaAlua Arthur was in a dark place when she found herself on a bus in Cuba sitting next to a woman with a tattoo of a pen on her forearm. By the end of that serendipitous 14 hour journey, she had direction: she would leave her job as an attorney in Los Angeles and become a death doula. She would help people transition across the inexplicable boundary between life and the other side.
But her path was not as clear as she imagined. It never is.
The Resilient is a podcast about powerful people, like you and me. It’s an ea...
2016-03-0828 min