In this episode, host Ellen Wong invites Mallory Hartzler, a death doula, who shares her recent experiences companioning two important beings in her life through their end of life – her dog Jackson and her grandfather, who was diagnosed with dementia. Mallory describes death as expanding beyond the edge of our skin.
About Mum’s Guest
Mallory Hartzler is a human-centered designer, death doula, and grief educator who founded Edge of Skin, a practice centered on end-of-life care and supporting people through the profound transitions of death and grief. She is dedicated to creating a more just and equitable world by making human connection and compassionate care more accessible. She is a seeker of truth, a curator of perspectives, and a dreamer with a passion for investigation, discovery, and sharing of collective wisdom. Through Edge of Skin, Mallory weaves together her work in design and end-of-life care to honor both life’s transitions and the magic of human connection.
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