Episode 01: DDNI's first podcast, How It All Began, with Jo-Anne Haun and Karen Hendrickson

An Introduction to the Death Doula Network International DISHING DOULAS PODCAST - Seriously, Let's Talk!

Jo-Anne Haun and Karen Hendrickson are co-founders of the Death Doula Network International and are now bringing a variety of topics, personal stories, and experts to their New DISHING DOULAS PODCAST, to help influence change in our approach to our shared mortality, end of life planning and education, one conversation at a time.  

Hear how they both found themselves doing work in the death caring field as death doulas and end-of-life consultants and how their personal experiences with tragic loss have enabled them to do this work with deep compassion and the intention of helping to alleviate fears and create sacred memories for everyone involved.

Living in different cities 4 hours apart, learn how COVID became a catalyst to their business partnership and the birth of Death Doula Network BC, now Death Doula Network International, spanning the globe and offering a supportive community that includes all types of death caring professionals, enhancing and strengthening the value of service each of them can offer.

About Jo-Anne Haun:

Jo-Anne is a professional End of Life Doula, Death Educator, and Consultant. She is co-founder of the Death Doula Network International and also runs her own Death Doula practice called End of Life Alternatives. Jo-Anne has extensive experience in communications, negotiations, and conflict resolution all with a focus on supporting others through difficult times and loss. As a member of the End of Life Doula Association of Canada, and the National End of Life Doula Alliance, Jo-Anne is committed to a regulated and monitored scope of practice and applies the utmost integrity and ethics in her work. Through her continuing work in personal development and volunteer services, Jo-Anne has gained training and experience in emotional intelligence, workshop development, public speaking, and group facilitation. Jo-Anne’s volunteer experience includes responsibilities with the Central Okanagan Hospice Association, Westside Health Network Society, Dying with Dignity Canada, MAiD Family Support Services, and Bridge C14. She also volunteers in community support as a Therapy Clown - “Licensed for laughter and clowning”, volunteering with two local groups visiting residents in care facilities and hospitals. Jo-Anne’s passion is people, and she has found her gifts are working with people in palliative care and at the end of life.

About Karen Hendrickson:

Karen Hendrickson is a professional coach in Life, Death, and all the messy in-between. She is co-founder of Death Doula Network International and also runs her own practice, called Take the Journey, Coaching for Success.

Karen's professional career in leadership and human resources has provided extensive training and expertise in communications, coaching, relationship management, and conflict resolution. With expertise in emotional intelligence, public speaking, and facilitation of large and small groups, Karen is well-versed in the human dynamic, and what it takes to support others through change, challenges, and difficult times.
As a Death Doula and Consultant, Member of the End of Life Doula Association of Canada, the National End of Life Doula Alliance (NEDA), and the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA), Karen is committed to a regulated and monitored scope of practice. Karen has met the NEDA proficiency requirements and completed training as a Grief & Loss Support Group Facilitator, as well as hospice volunteer training. Her volunteer experiences have included NEDA, Threshold Choir, Dying with Dignity Canada, and Bridge C14. 

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Music provided by Dee Flat and the Benz, used with permission.