What is a Death Doula? Meet Ashley Oppon, Shamanic practitioner and Death Doula

In this episode, Theodora Pendragon interviews Ashley Oppon, a Shamanic practitioner and Death Doula. Ashley shares her journey of becoming a Shamanic practitioner and the role of a Death Doula. She also discusses her podcast 'Dine with the Divine' where she explores different spiritual and mythological stories from around the world. The main takeaway from the conversation is the importance of listening to each other to foster understanding and connection. 

Takeaways

• Becoming a shamanic practitioner involves a journey of self-discovery and learning to spiritually care for others.
• Death doulas provide support and guidance to individuals and families during the end-of-life process, helping with advanced planning, comfort measures, and after-death care.
• Exploring different spiritual and mythological stories from various cultures can foster understanding and appreciation for diversity.
• Listening to each other is essential for building meaningful connections and reducing misunderstandings.

FIND ASHLEY OPPON:

WEBSITE: https://www.sankofahealingsanctuary.com

INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/sankofahs

FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/sankofahealingsanctuary 

YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/dinewiththedivine