Death Midwife: Reclaiming Death and Dying Rituals | Episode 106 with Rev. Olivia Bareham

In this episode of Depths of Motherhood, we are joined by ⁠Rev. Olivia Bareham, ⁠a death midwife, interfaith minister, and the founder of Sacred Crossings, an organization dedicated to transforming our approach to death and dying.

Through her work, Olivia seeks to restore the sacredness of the death journey, offering education, support, and after-death care to families during life's most profound transition.

In this powerful conversation, she reflects on her personal experiences and deep insights into death, grief, and healing.

Key points from this episode:

• What is a Death Midwife?
• The Loss of Ceremony in the Modern World.
• Cross-Cultural Reverence of Death.
• Physiological and Spiritual Transitions at the Time of Death.
• Cultural Shift in How We Hold Death and Grief.
• End-of-Life Care.
• Unexpected Death.
• Grief Journey.
• Supporting Yourself and Loved Ones Through Grief.

*If today’s topic feels intense, please honor that feeling and come back when you’re ready. For those listening today, prepare for a deep exploration of birth, death, and the sacred space where they meet.* FREE GIFT: ⁠Guided Grief Practice and Meditation⁠

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Sacred Crossings | The Institute for Conscious Dying and Alternative Funeral Home⁠ Olivia Bareham (@sacred_crossings)

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