Interview– Selena Jong

In this episode of What I Wish I Knew, McKenna Avery speaks with certified death doula Selena Jong of Moving Through about what it means to face mortality after a cancer diagnosis—and how honest, compassionate conversations can make fear feel more manageable. Selena explains the role of a death doula and what hospice and the dying process can look like, offering emotional, spiritual, and practical guidance for patients and families.

They also explore end-of-life autonomy, including Medical Aid in Dying in California, along with real-world planning to reduce stress for loved ones. The episode covers after-death care options—like water cremation, body composting, and natural burial—for anyone seeking clearer language, grounded support, and more humane ways to talk about death, grief, and legacy.

To learn more about Selena’s work, follow her on Instagram @movingthroughdeath and visit www.movingthrough.org and www.thedeathnetwork.com

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