Apr 11, 2026
Join us in this episode as Darnell Lamont Walker sits down to discuss his powerful new book, Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End.
Darnell is a Death Doula, Emmy-nominated writer, and cultural anthropologist whose work lives at the intersection of creativity, care, and transition. Whether he’s supporting individuals and families through the final stages of life or creating meaningful stories for children, his mission remains the same: to help people navigate life’s most profound moments with compassion, clarity, and grace.
This conversation covers:
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What a death doula is.
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How to approach end-of-life planning with intention and peace.
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The emotional and spiritual dimensions of dying.
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How to support loved ones through grief and transition.
Want to learn how to reframe your relationship with death, and why storytelling plays such a vital role in how we process grief, love, and letting go? Hit play now!
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🛍️ Recommended Books from this Episode
📖 Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and
the Art of a Peaceful End – A heartfelt and illuminating
account of what it means to accompany others through the final
chapter of life with compassion, dignity, and
presence.
👉 Get it here
📘 The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved
One through the End of Life – A practical and
compassionate handbook for families and caregivers helping a loved
one navigate the dying process with understanding and emotional
support.
👉 Check it out
📙 A Death Doula’s Guide to a Meaningful End –
A thoughtful guide offering tools, rituals, and insights for
creating purposeful moments and connection at the end of
life.
👉 Explore it here
📕 Caring for the Dying: The Doula Approach to a
Meaningful Death – A classic resource on how death doulas
support emotional, spiritual, and practical needs to foster
peaceful and meaningful transitions.
👉 Discover it
here
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