• PLEASE NOTE: This interview originally aired on Sounds True One, where you can enjoy early, ad-free access to episodes of Insights at the Edge. Sounds True One is our premium membership platform built around live classes, online events, award-winning specials, intimate learning experiences and Q&A sessions with the world’s leading wisdom teachers. Get your first month FREE at https://bit.ly/4liBdVV What would change if you truly believed today could be your last? At age 22, Darnell Lamont Walker received news that would alter the course of his life: doctors had found sixteen blood clots, running from his ankles all the way to his lungs, any one of which should have killed him. That confrontation with his own mortality became a doorway—not to fear, but to a life of extraordinary purpose, creativity, and presence. Now an Emmy-nominated children’s television writer, documentary filmmaker, and death doula, Darnell has spent years accompanying people through life’s final transition. In this deeply moving conversation, he shares the profound lessons he’s gathered from the bedsides of the dying. Join Tami and Darnell as they explore: • Why facing mortality can unlock our capacity to truly live • The stories people most need to tell before they die—and why your story matters too • How love shows up in unexpected forms at the end of life • The phenomenon of spirits and ancestors gathering at the deathbed • What it means to “die empty” and why regret doesn’t have to be the final word • Grief as the sequel to love—and how death work leads to joy Whether you’ve supported someone through dying, are processing your own mortality, or simply want to live with greater intention, Darnell offers a rare combination of warmth, wisdom, and practical insight. This is a conversation about death that will leave you feeling more alive. Subscribe to Sounds True's YouTube Channel ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT Sounds True is a mission-driven learning and media company, and a recognized leader in wellbeing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. Partnering with the world’s foremost wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, the company reaches millions worldwide with its unique programs, digital learning experiences, and worldwide events. The company also features a variety of original series, weekly shows, and live online experiences on Sounds True One, its global platform and community with members across more than 125 countries. Sounds True is a Public Benefit Corporation and also the home of the Sounds True Foundation. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d #DeathDoula #DarnellLamontWalker #InsightsAtTheEdge #SoundsTrue #Mortality #GriefAndLoss #SpiritualPodcast #EndOfLife #MindfulLiving #LifeLessons