What does it mean to grieve when you're far from everything familiar?

In this episode, I speak with Renate Mayer — someone I went to high school with — who now lives in the U.S. with her husband John and is currently on the path to becoming a death doula. We talk about the heartbreak of losing a parent while living abroad, the silence of family who don’t show up, and how grief can reshape your sense of connection and calling.

Renate opens up about her own journey and how personal loss led her toward supporting others in the sacred space of end-of-life care.

This conversation is about distance, death, and discovering meaning in the midst of pain.

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