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The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Suzanne O'Brien Reflects On 20 Years Serving The Dying

  • S10E10
  • 51:57
  • October 10th 2025

Suzanne O’Brien has spent the last 20 years serving the dying, and supporting the ones who serve at the bedside.  As a hospice nurse and founder of Doula Givers, she finds purpose and meaning in working with patients at end of life.  After working most of her nursing career in oncology and hospice, Suzanne saw the gaps in care for people with advanced diseases. This led to the creation of the award-winning program  DoulaGivers: End of Life  End of Life Doula Training, Eldercare Doula Training, and Doulagiver Care Consultant Training.   Today, Suzanne has combined her years of training, education, and experience to create The Doulagivers® Institute for Higher Learning featuring the Doulagivers® Life Class and Wellness Membership. This membership was created to support people everywhere with the tools, education and mentorship they need to live their best, fullest, and healthiest life possible.

Connect with Suzanne O’Brien Website: doulagivers.com Get free resources from DoulaGivers here. Read Suzanne’s blog here. Purchase your copy of The Good Death by Suzanne B. O’Brian at thegooddeathbook.com

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