Next Chat:
Artful Meditation
Death Chats will resume in the autumn
Death Chat with Cookies is a relaxed, fun event for sharing our experiences, philosophies, and cultural traditions around death and dying. This not only reminds us of our common humanity, it helps us remember the awe of being alive and to prioritize what is meaningful to each of us. The open discussion
Death Chats will resume in the autumn
Death Chat with Cookies is a relaxed, fun event for sharing our experiences, philosophies, and cultural traditions around death and dying. This not only reminds us of our common humanity, it helps us remember the awe of being alive and to prioritize what is meaningful to each of us. The open discussions are often surprisingly liberating and educational. People who have attended such events say the conversations are comfortable and make it easier to talk to their friends and family about their end-of-life wishes. Join the conversation to share your thoughts, philosophy, and experiences. I’ll bring the cookies, you bring your drinks.
Free
Artful Meditation
Artful Meditation
September 21 at 6:30 pm
Rt 9 Public Library & Innovation Center
Artful meditation combines the therapeutic qualities of mindfulness and creative expression to help manage anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. By engaging in intentional art-making while remaining present in the moment, this practice allows individuals to process emotions,
September 21 at 6:30 pm
Rt 9 Public Library & Innovation Center
Artful meditation combines the therapeutic qualities of mindfulness and creative expression to help manage anxiety, depression, grief, and stress. By engaging in intentional art-making while remaining present in the moment, this practice allows individuals to process emotions, calm the mind, and cultivate inner peace.
No art or experience is necessary.
Free
Patterns & Peace
July 24 at 1:00 pm
Hockessin Public Library
Discover the relaxing art of Zentangle mixed with a bit of stretching and meditation in this welcoming library class. Begin with simple patterns and build confidence as each session adds techniques, complexity, and detail. Zentangle is great for reducing stress, improving focus, and encouraging cr
July 24 at 1:00 pm
Hockessin Public Library
Discover the relaxing art of Zentangle mixed with a bit of stretching and meditation in this welcoming library class. Begin with simple patterns and build confidence as each session adds techniques, complexity, and detail. Zentangle is great for reducing stress, improving focus, and encouraging creativity—no experience needed. Enjoy a calm, meditative practice that turns simple lines into beautiful designs.
No art or experience is necessary.
Free
Medical Aid in Dying & Death With Dignity
Artful Awakening: Exploring Your Self Through Creativity
See my video on this topic
More and more Americans are rejecting modern funeral and burial practices, demanding a larger role in determining how and when they die, are memorialized and buried. This has given rise to terms like Death with Dignity, the Good Death Movement and The Death Positive Movement. Join Linda Gould, Death Doula and end
See my video on this topic
More and more Americans are rejecting modern funeral and burial practices, demanding a larger role in determining how and when they die, are memorialized and buried. This has given rise to terms like Death with Dignity, the Good Death Movement and The Death Positive Movement. Join Linda Gould, Death Doula and end-of-life consultant, to explore what is meant by these terms and how they might apply to you and your beliefs. The presentation includes a brief history of the major changes in death and burial practices, key points that help define a ‘good’ death, Medical Aid in Dying that is now legal in Delaware, and the rising interest in natural burials.
Q & A and discussion included.
Free
Artful Awakening: Exploring Your Self Through Creativity
Artful Awakening: Exploring Your Self Through Creativity
Artful Awakening: Exploring Your Self Through Creativity
Workshop dates to be posted in the autumn
This workshop is designed for intuitive self-exploration and self-development using prompts, art, and directed activities.
No art skills or experience necessary.
Bring the Conversation to Your Group, church, or organization.
I enjoy speaking to organizations, churches, libraries, retirement communities, healthcare providers, and other community groups about end-of-life planning, death doulas, green burials, home funerals, Medical Aid in Dying, and the many choices people have as they prepare for the end of life.
Every presentation encourages open, respectful conversation in a warm, welcoming environment. Whether your audience is just beginning to explore these topics or wants a deeper discussion, I'll provide practical information, answer questions, and help people feel more comfortable talking about something we all have in common.
I'd love to talk death with your group.
Death & Sustainability
Modern burial practices take a serious toll on the planet, from embalming chemicals to caskets to cremation. This presentation explores the environmental impact of death and introduces sustainable alternatives, including home funerals and natural burial. Discover how ecological values can shape how we die—and what we leave behind.
Death & Art
Art has always helped humans confront mortality. This presentation traces how artists across cultures and centuries have represented death through beauty, fear, humor, and reverence. From ancient tomb paintings to medieval memento mori to contemporary installations, we’ll examine how creative expression helps us mourn, remember, and make meaning of life’s final chapter.
Death & Denial
Why do so many of us avoid thinking or talking about death—until we have no choice? This presentation explores how denial shapes American attitudes toward dying, grief, and end-of-life care, from fears of pain to misunderstandings about hospice. By confronting this discomfort, we open the door to healthier conversations, intentional planning, and a more honest relationship with mortality.