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What Death Teaches the Living: Shared Death Experiences and the Wisdom of a Death Doula

What if death isn’t just an ending, but a threshold? In this episode of Beyond 80%, Ryan Olexson speaks with death doula Gretchen Jones about what she has witnessed while guiding people through their final moments. Gretchen shares her experiences with shared death experiences, including moments where those sitting with the dying briefly experience altered states of consciousness alongside them. From cultural perspectives on death, to the emotional and spiritual patterns of the dying process, to a remarkable firsthand account of accompanying a patient through his transition, this episode explores how facing death directly can reshape our understanding of life, love, and connection. Timestamps 01:00 – Introducing Gretchen Jones and death work 02:15 – What is a death doula? 04:00 – How Western culture became disconnected from death 07:45 – Being present at the bedside and what it reveals 10:00 – Rituals that help families reconnect with dying 12:10 – Near-death experiences vs. shared death experiences 15:30 – Common features of shared death experiences 18:30 – Consciousness beyond the physical body 21:45 – A powerful shared death experience with Mr. Virgil 32:00 – What dying teaches us about love and acceptance 35:00 – Terminal lucidity and final moments of clarity 38:00 – How facing death changes how we live 41:30 – Letting go of fear and reframing death 44:00 – Final reflections on death as a doorway