Soul Boom w/ Rainn Wilson | Death and How to Live It: Death Doula, Alua Arthur | Soul Boom | Ep 22 @SoulBoom | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
Alua 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. Her new book, “Briefly Perfectly Human” is out now in bookstores and audiobook.

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 practical support to individuals and their families as they approach the end of life. She also offers education and training for others who want to become death doulas or better understand the dying process. Alua Arthur is known for her compassionate approach, blending legal expertise with a deep commitment to making death a more conscious, informed, and peaceful experience. She often speaks publicly and conducts workshops on topics related to death, dying, and grief.

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In this episode, we discuss:
00:00 Embracing the Reality of Death
01:12 Alua Arthur Describes Her Ideal Death Scene
08:10 Rainn Wilson's on Seeing His Father's Soul Leave Himself
12:06 The Profound Impact of Mortality on Life's Meaning
20:58 Practical Death Care: Emotional and Spiritual Support Healthcare
26:06 Challenging Traditional Burial Practices
33:12 The Concept of Human Composting and Green Burials
41:43 The Mystical and Magical Moments at the Time of Death
52:09 Alua Arthur's Journey to Becoming a Death Doula

Executive Produced by: Kartik Chainani
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Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi
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Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien
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Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat

Channel Branding Artwork and Graphics:
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Intro Animation by:
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Set Design:
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