OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

July 16, 2026
7 pm – 8 pm ET (4:00 pm PT * 5:00 pm MT * 6:00 pm CT)
Virtual Event – Zoom Link Coming Soon

Three Doulas. Three Journeys. One Powerful Conversation. 

We are honored to feature:

* Morgan Fava  *Neshia Alaovae  *Tracey Walker

No two end-of-life doulas companion in exactly the same way.

Each brings their own lived experiences, philosophies, rhythms, challenges, and heart into the work. Some arrive through personal loss. Some through caregiving. Some, through a calling they cannot quite explain, but all are shaped by the deeply human experiences that continue to unfold alongside the people they serve.

Join the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance for a special panel conversation that moves beyond textbook definitions and into the lived reality of what it means to be an end-of-life doula.

How Do You Doula? invites attendees into an honest and thoughtful discussion about the many ways doulas build practices, care for themselves while caring for others, navigate business and boundaries, and remain grounded in the midst of sacred and tender work.

This is not a one-size-fits-all conversation. It is a window into three distinct journeys, three unique approaches, and the beautifully different ways doulas embody this work every day.

Facilitated by Michelle Thornhill, Vice President and Membership Engagement Chair of NEDA, this discussion will explore:

• The personal experiences that called each doula into the work 
• How they structure and sustain their practices 
• Presence, reflection, and emotional resilience 
• Boundaries, self-care, and avoiding burnout 
• Building a business while remaining authentic 
• Lessons learned through companioning the dying 
• What it truly means to live this work beyond the title 

Whether you are an experienced doula, new to the field, seeking support for a loved one, or simply curious about end-of-life care, this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear the deeply personal perspectives behind the practice.

Come experience a conversation rooted in humanity, honesty, and the many ways we learn to companion others, while also tending to the many aspects of ourselves.