Kirsten DeLeo's guest appearances

Kirsten DeLeo

End-of-Life University

European Buddha

Gay Buddhist Forum

Billy Fingers

Annie Kagan

Debra Diamond

Terri Daniel

Ken Wilber

Caitlin Doughty

Mary Oliver

Mary Roach

Martine Batchelor

Joanna Penn

William Peters

Matt Mckay

Joe DiNardo

Roger Moore

Stephen Jenkinson

OwlTail

In this episode we met with Kirsten Deleo who connected with us from the West-Coast of Ireland. We spoke about why death is so „creepy“ and what we can do for those who are facing the process of dying. Kirsten is a meditation teacher, author and trainer in the field of contemplative care offering training programs and retreats worldwide. With many years of experience in that field she emphasizes the importance of kindness and love when it comes to this central topic of our human existence.

Death and Dying – Guest: Kirsten Deleo

Join this conversation about coping with separation from our loved ones at the end of life and practices to help us through these times of isolation. For this episode I invited my friend Kirsten DeLeo to join me in a conversation about how we can all cope with the isolation and separation we are experiencing from our loved ones during this unprecedented time of global pandemic and quarantine. We address the pain of being unable to be at the bedside of a dying loved one or to care for the body after death due to our necessary isolation. Kirsten is the lead faculty of “Authentic Presence,” a training in contemplative care of the dying and the author of the book Present Through the End: A Caring Companion’s Guide for Accompanying the Dying. Learn more at her website: www.kirstendeleo.com Listen here:Practices for Loss and GriefThis episode includes: This is a time of remembering that we are all truly connected around the worldStaying in the present moment as an important mental health strategy during a time of crisis Tips for returning to the presentSlow downTake a break from mediaDeep breathsConnection with natureCoping with uncertainty by staying grounded and centeredOur deeper connections transcend the physical realmHow to deal with fear when it overwhelms usBalancing the “terror of being alive” with the “wonder of being alive”Care packages for loved ones at a distancePractices at a distance: Unsealing the Spring (to express love)Unfinished Business (for forgiveness)PoetryMusic May a slow wind work these words of love around you, an invisible cloak to mind your life.John O’Donohue Links mentioned in this episode: FREE course on Advance Directives: www.eoluniversity.com/roadmapcourseKirsten’s book: Present Through the EndEp. 214: Present Through the End – Spiritual Care of the Dying with Kirsten DeLeoJohn O’Donohue poem: A Blessing for the New YearElgar’s Nimrod by Sheku Kanneh-Mason: YouTube videoJoin the team at Patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously! If you enjoy this content please share it with others and consider leaving a review on iTunes! Thanks again to all supporters on my page at Patreon.com/eolu, especially my newest Patrons:  Jo Anna Dvorak and Emily Eliot Miller. Your contributions make all the difference!

Join this conversation about coping with separation from our loved ones at the end of life and practices to help us through these times of isolation. For this episode I invited my friend Kirsten DeLeo to join me in a conversation about how we can all cope with the isolation and separation we are experiencing from our loved ones during this unprecedented time of global pandemic and quarantine. We address the pain of being unable to be at the bedside of a dying loved one or to care for the body after death due to our necessary isolation. Kirsten is the lead faculty of “Authentic Presence,” a training in contemplative care of the dying and the author of the book Present Through the End: A Caring Companion’s Guide for Accompanying the Dying. Learn more at her website: <a href="http://www.kirstendeleo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kirstendeleo.com</a> <a href="https://eolupodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen here:</a>Practices for Loss and Grief <h4>This episode includes:</h4> <ul><li>This is a time of remembering that we are all truly connected around the world</li><li>Staying in the present moment as an important mental health strategy during a time of crisis </li><li>Tips for returning to the present<ul><li>Slow down</li><li>Take a break from media</li><li>Deep breaths</li><li>Connection with nature</li></ul></li><li>Coping with uncertainty by staying grounded and centered</li><li>Our deeper connections transcend the physical realm</li><li>How to deal with fear when it overwhelms us</li><li>Balancing the “terror of being alive” with the “wonder of being alive”</li><li>Care packages for loved ones at a distance</li><li>Practices at a distance: <ul><li>Unsealing the Spring (to express love)</li><li>Unfinished Business (for forgiveness)</li><li>Poetry</li><li>Music</li></ul></li></ul> <blockquote>May a slow wind work these words of love around you, an invisible cloak to mind your life.John O’Donohue</blockquote> <h4>Links mentioned in this episode:</h4> <ul><li>FREE course on Advance Directives: <a href="http://www.eoluniversity.com/roadmapcourse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.eoluniversity.com/roadmapcourse</a></li><li>Kirsten’s book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2UDxUgo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Present Through the End</a></li><li>Ep.<a href="https://eolupodcast.com/2019/09/30/ep-214-present-through-the-end-spiritual-care-of-the-dying-with-kirsten-deleo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>214: Present Through the End – Spiritual Care of the Dying with Kirsten DeLeo</li><li>John O’Donohue poem: <a href="http://www.dailygood.org/story/1189/beannacht-a-blessing-for-the-new-year/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Blessing for the New Year</a></li><li>Elgar’s Nimrod by Sheku Kanneh-Mason: <a href="https://youtu.be/O70uVmW4y9Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube video</a></li><li>Join the team at <a href="http://patreon.com/eolu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/eolu</a> and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it). PLUS get our new bonuses: the monthly EOL News Update, movie reviews from 2 Doctors and a Movie, and automatic access to A Year of Reading Dangerously!</li></ul> If you enjoy this content please share it with others and consider <a href="https://eolupodcast.com/reviews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leaving a review on iTunes</a>! Thanks again to all supporters on my page at <a href="http://patreon.com/eolu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/eolu</a>, especially my newest Patrons:  Jo Anna Dvorak and Emily Eliot Miller. Your contributions make all the difference!

Ep. 240  Practices for Loss and Grief During a Time of Isolation with Kirsten DeLeo

Learn why being present for others is actually a perfect self-care practice.  My return guest Kirsten DeLeo is an international trainer with the Spiritual Care Program and teaches about contemplative caregiving. She is the author of the newly-released book Present through the End and will discuss how and why we should strengthen our own ability to be present with others as part of our spiritual care of the dying. Learn more at Kirsten’s website: www.kirstendeleo.com  Get the book here. Listen here. https://eolupodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/podcasteolu19deleo.mp3   This episode includes:  Dying is a spiritual process more than it is a medical process How to prepare to become a caregiver for someone else How to increase our own ability to be present with another Slow down Be mindful of our own breathing and physical presence Be mindful of our thoughts and feeling Listen without thinking of what to say next Focus on heart-centeredness   Caring for ourselves and caring for another are not separate Being present with another person for even a few moments nurtures us and helps alleviate our stress Examples of questions to ask as conversation openers Signs that death is drawing near  Links mentioned in this episode:  Episode 187: There’s No Time But the Present – How to be Right Here, Right Now Kirsten’s website Authentic Presence website Kirsten’s book: Present Through the End Beautiful Dying Expo – November 2, 2019, San Diego CA Before I Die Arizona – October 29 – November 3, Scottsdale AZ Spiritual Journeys in Chronic Illness Course Join the team at Patreon.com/eolu and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it)  If you enjoy this content please share it with others and consider leaving a review on iTunes! Thanks again to all supporters on Patreon.com/eolu, your contributions mean  everything to me!

Learn why being present for others is actually a perfect self-care practice. <blockquote>My return guest Kirsten DeLeo is an international trainer with the Spiritual Care Program and teaches about contemplative caregiving. She is the author of the newly-released book Present through the End and will discuss how and why we should strengthen our own ability to be present with others as part of our spiritual care of the dying. Learn more at Kirsten’s website:</blockquote> <a href="http://www.kirstendeleo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kirstendeleo.com</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1611807689/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=eoluniversity-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1611807689&amp;linkId=837a195a20a0ee7e7a8ee7e7a0fafec7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the book here.</a> <a href="http://eolupodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen here.</a> <a href="https://eolupodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/podcasteolu19deleo.mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://eolupodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/podcasteolu19deleo.mp3</a> This episode includes: <ul> <li>Dying is a spiritual process more than it is a medical process</li> <li>How to prepare to become a caregiver for someone else</li> <li>How to increase our own ability to be present with another <ul> <li>Slow down</li> <li>Be mindful of our own breathing and physical presence</li> <li>Be mindful of our thoughts and feeling</li> <li>Listen without thinking of what to say next</li> <li>Focus on heart-centeredness</li> </ul> </li> <li>Caring for ourselves and caring for another are not separate</li> <li>Being present with another person for even a few moments nurtures us and helps alleviate our stress</li> <li>Examples of questions to ask as conversation openers</li> <li>Signs that death is drawing near</li> </ul> Links mentioned in this episode: <ul> <li><a href="https://eolupodcast.com/2019/03/25/ep-187-theres-no-time-but-the-present-how-to-be-right-here-right-now/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 187: There’s No Time But the Present – How to be Right Here, Right Now</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.kirstendeleo.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirsten’s website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.authentic-presence.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Authentic Presence website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1611807689/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=eoluniversity-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1611807689&amp;linkId=837a195a20a0ee7e7a8ee7e7a0fafec7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirsten’s book: Present Through the End</a></li> <li><a href="http://beautifuldyingexpo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beautiful Dying Expo</a> – November 2, 2019, San Diego CA</li> <li><a href="https://www.beforeidieaz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Before I Die Arizona</a> – October 29 – November 3, Scottsdale AZ</li> <li><a href="https://appliedwisdominstitute.org/project/spiritual-journeys-in-chronic-illness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spiritual Journeys in Chronic Illness Course</a></li> <li>Join the team at <a href="http://patreon.com/eolu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/eolu</a> and get access to the EOLU mug: “Mind if we talk about death?” (only Patrons can purchase it)</li> </ul> If you enjoy this content please share it with others and consider <a href="https://eolupodcast.com/reviews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leaving a review on iTunes</a>! Thanks again to all supporters on <a href="http://patreon.com/eolu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/eolu</a>, your contributions mean  everything to me!

Ep. 214  Present Through the End: Spiritual Care of the Dying with Kirsten DeLeo