What is it about death that makes it almost impossible to talk about? It is the one thing we are guaranteed at birth, yet we ignore it, shy away from it and hide it behind hospital curtains, closed doors and averted eyes. We are at loss of words when a friend loses a family member. When talking about death we phrase it “what if”, not “what happens when.” We like to think death happens to others. Not us. Not ours. Not yet.
Learning to Say Goodbye strives to bridge that gap and talk about things we usually avoid. Death, grief and ultimately life. We will explore the subject from all sides. Sometimes we look deep beyond the surface of life to explore subjects like religion and spirituality. Other times we will learn from others as they share their journey through grief and loss. Other cultures and religions offer new perspectives and once in a while we will even share a giggle. Because … why not.
Come and join me on this adventure and let’s see what we can learn.
Meet your Podcast host
Alexandra Dionisio
Pediatric End-of-Life Doula, Reiki practitioner, critical thinker, adrenaline junkie, published author, nomad, free spirit, sushi-lover.
Born and raised in Germany, Alexandra has led a nomadic lifestyle before settling in Los Angeles with her husband, two kids, and two dogs. After experiencing four deaths within her closest circle, she started her epic journey through grief and loss, redefining her priorities in life.
Her search for meaning and a new direction led to a drastic career change, leaving behind her work as a Director of Marketing and Operations to pursue her passion for working with children at the end of life. Her work as a Pediatric End-of-Life Doula has given her a unique perspective on life and death, which she explores in her podcast, diving deep to explore subjects like spirituality, death and loss. Despite the perceived “sadness” of end-of-life work, Alexandra finds the beauty in service and the mystery in what lies beyond.
“I like to think that I created this podcast purely out of the desire to make this tricky subject more accessible. But if I have to be honest with myself, it just gives me a huge kick to learn about all these different perspectives, to look beyond the surface and just follow wherever my curiosity leads. There is so much to learn and to see, and I fear there won’t be enough days in my life to see, hear and learn it all.”