Ask Christy B - Death Doula Training & Support for Beginners and Caregivers

05/18/2026

Caregiving is the sneakiest sneak that was ever sneaked. Caregiving is a role that deserves to be supported.

05/04/2026

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04/03/2026

Prepare for the future, savor the moment, and voice your final wishes. This is a safe space to reflect on the final countdown.

03/13/2026

I am a presenter for the Friday the 13th Summit. Virtual, on demand and on point.

02/06/2026

Andrew so eloquently discusses the falling away of everythingbut love. ❤️

I love the “if you don’t turn away…”

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12/13/2025

Fascinating history lesson from the Maori.

Maori culture understands death as a sacred transition that connects the living world with the ancestral world.

In Maori culture, whanau which means extended family and community gather around the person who is nearing death. No one dies Some sing, some watch over the body, some pray, and some speak directly to the spirit of the dying person. The emphasis is on connection, not fear.

After death, the body is treated with extreme respect. Washing, dressing, and preparing the body is done by loved ones. There is no rush and no shame.

The central practice is called the tangihanga. This is a multi day ceremony that takes place on a marae which is a communal meeting house. During the tangihanga, the entire community gathers with the family.

Kaumatua are respected elders who guide the community. During end of life care, they offer wisdom, support, and leadership. They speak for ancestors and uphold cultural practices during the tangihanga.

Kai karanga is a role held by women. It is the ceremonial call that welcomes people into the marae during the tangihanga. The karanga connects the living and the dead and calls the spirit safely forward.

Every part of this ancient system reminds us that dying is communal, spiritual, relational, and sacred. The modern Death doula career is a continuation of traditions that have existed across global cultures long before the medicalisation of death.

11/27/2025

11/26/2025

Some of you are in Compass Doula Training right now, juggling real life, big emotions, and a heart that won’t let go of this calling.

If that’s you, I want you to hear this clearly: you are exactly where you need to be. You are not “behind.”
You are learning a sacred language most people never even know exists.

Every module you finish, every hard conversation you practice, every time you sit with your own discomfort around death… you’re building the steady presence that families will lean on when the ground falls away.

You don’t have to know everything to make a difference.
You just have to show up willing to listen, learn, and love people exactly where they are.

To all the doulas-in-training: I see you. Keep going. The world needs the way you’re learning to walk people home. 🕯️

👉 P.S. I am still learning, too. Every day. And this, to me, is the point of life.

11/21/2025

✨ DEAD HUSBANDS CLUB LUNCH ✨

Hey, widows! Our next Dead Husbands Club lunch is:

📅 Tuesday, Dec. 2
⏰ 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
📍 Rose Park Bistro in Roseville

Join us for:

🍷Laughing at things only widows are allowed to laugh at
🍷Sharing stories, swapping survival tips, and maybe a few eye rolls
🍷Good food, new friends, zero pressure

And remember, your first lunch is on us! Bring a friend.

This isn’t therapy. It’s lunch with your people. 💁‍♀️💔

👉 To RSVP, call (916) 625-6556 or email [email protected].

11/16/2025

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