A Gentle Release

Thanatology—the study of death, dying, and bereavement—invites us to look beyond the medical moment and into the human one. Instead of, Can we keep the body alive? thanatology asks, at what cost to the person, the family, and the spirit?

Ho'oponopono is a traditional Hawaiian practice of reconciliation, forgiveness, and healing. It is used as a spiritual and interpersonal tool to restore peace within oneself and in relationships, including those with others, with ancestors, and with the divine.

Offering forgiveness and healing

Erin joins Emily McCrary on her podcast “How To Be Anything” to explain what a death doula does and what a good death can look like.

Transitioning with intention, grace, and gentility.

Understanding the science and art of dying.