Episode 46

Ep. 46 "What Happens Before the Goodbye" with Darnell Lamont Walker

Published on: 20th May, 2026

"What if I told you that we’ve been quietly practicing grief and end-of-life care, without even realizing it?"

In this episode, I sat with Darnell Lamont Walker, a death doula and author of Never Can Say Goodbye, who explained how our love and presence can become the ultimate acts of care at life's hardest moments.

From comforting family during a loved one’s passing to easing the heavy burden of stories left behind—this is the heart of what it means to support someone through transition.

Resources

Book Mentioned:

Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End - By Darnell Lamont Walker

Connect with Darnell on Instagram: @hello.darnell

EMAIL: SheDiscoveredPodcast@gmail.com

IG: @shediscoveredpodcast

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Shay Cèna navigates through self growth, society, culture and relationships deepened by the experiences and friends that surround her.
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Shay is a Brooklyn native born to Haitian parents. She embodies the vibe of a Brooklyn around the way girl with a love for her Haitian roots. She is a Brooklyn College graduate, who majored in Television and Broadcasting. Though she had a passion for the visual arts, she also could not stifle her fervency for the written word.
From her first book collaboration "Let This Mind Be In You Devotional", to her second book; a poetry collective called "Untold Emotions". Both available on Amazon.

In her continued journey and actively pursuing her place in the world of the arts, Shay’s aspirations of documentary production brought her to build a platform where artists alike could feel free to express themselves in any befitting avenue. Accomplishing various radio show hostings, musical, and documentary projects, Shay desires to create more content which will not only be inspirational but reflective to all those who encounter it.

Shay not only shares her passion and inspires through her work but she also supports other artist in their endeavors through collaborative efforts while building with other entrepreneurs that she connects with. She is a dedicated friend, traveler, mentor, creative and supporter who humbly fills-in spaces to inspire.

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