Mel McClave is good at helping people find acceptance with death. You could call it a gift and she loves what she does. Having experienced some death of late myself we have a lot to talk about. Which means we get to talk about me a little bit; and that's kinda fun. Mel graciously tells us her story, how she helps those who are gonna die plan for their end, and how she helps those who will remain lean in. There are twists and turns... And of course I have questions...
Mel McClave is good at helping people find acceptance with death. You could call it a gift and she loves what she does. Having experienced some death of late myself we have a lot to talk about. Which means we get to talk about me a little bit; and that's kinda fun. Mel graciously tells us her story, how she helps those who are gonna die plan for their end, and how she helps those who will remain lean in. There are twists and turns... And of course I have questions...
Show Notes:
...Mel McClave prefers the term "End of Life Doula". And in spite of what you may think, she is all about love.
Mel has always been the one at the bedside when everyone else has left the room. Her favorite part of her work is being there at the last breaths. In her house, no one is safe, they talk about sex, drugs, rock n roll… and death. They are encouraged to be their authentic selves… to lean into it and embrace it. Oh yeah did I mention her 2 kids because they are in the mix too.
Look - Mel and I have fun, and just because Americans have a long history of avoiding death and not accepting it doesn't mean you shouldn't listen. She points out that most of the marketing in our country is designed to help you avoid just this fact. And how the business opportunity of death has affected the European cultures...
How about at a memorial service for the loved one… When the person who leads the service says… “I didn’t know this person but.”… She hates that. And she graciously explains why.
Why doesn't Mel want to be a mortician? She doesn't want to deal with the dead bodies. She draws the line just on the other side of bathing the body… “I’m not into corpse disposal!”
She is going to give you advice, tell you what's truly important, give you the two main tips for the end... And oh so much more. There is so much to unpack here. You will laugh, you will absolutely learn something, and you may even cry...
Mel McClave is available to help you with death at: Last Acts of Love http://lastactsoflove.com/ Her Email: lastactsoflove@gmail.com Or call her at 858-256-6216.
Hang out with her at DeathCafe.com type in your zip code and RSVP. She co-hosts once per month.
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Perhaps her best quote "I know how it all ends".
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