EP28 - Traci Arieli on Embracing End-of-Life Planning with Compassion and Clarity

Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast

What if we talked about death not with fear—but with compassion, clarity, and even love?

In this powerful episode of the Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast, I sit down with Traci Arieli, an End-of-Life Doula and host of the Comforting Closure podcast. Traci brings wisdom, empathy, and a calming presence to one of the most important and under-discussed parts of life: its end.

We dive into:

• What an End-of-Life Doula actually does (and how they differ from hospice)
• Why conversations about death can actually lead to deeper connection
• The emotional and spiritual support families need—but often don’t know to ask for
• How to prepare your loved ones so they’re not left guessing your wishes
• What it means to “die well”—and live more fully in the process

Whether you’re navigating grief, supporting a parent through a terminal diagnosis, or just want to normalize these critical conversations, this episode will move you, inspire you, and give you practical next steps.

🌐 Learn more about Traci’s work: www.comfortingclosure.com

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