Before You Go

About Before You Go

Welcome to BEFORE YOU GO, the official podcast of Abode Contemplative Care For The Dying. At Abode, our vision is that we live in a world where death is not feared, and we live fully until we die. Hosted by Abode's End of Life Doula and Yoga Director, Natalie Buster.

Publisher

Abode Contemplative Care For The Dying

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2024

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Bringing "In Honor" to Military City USA: Veterans, Loss & The Day of the Dead in San Antonio

   Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of death, military loss, and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 in the US and Canada. How do we honor the stories of service members, veterans, and the families who love them—especially when military culture often teaches us to stay stoic and hide our pain? In this episode of Before You Go (the official podcast of ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying), host Natalie Buster sits down with Elizabeth Coplan (Founder of Grief Dialogues) and Dr. Qwynn Salazar (suicidologist, death doula, and veteran end-of-life care advocate). Together, they discuss uniting to bring the trauma-informed, immersive theatrical experience "In Honor" to San Antonio—Military City USA—during Muertos Fest, October 23 and 24, 2026. Elizabeth and Qwynn share how serendipity brought them together alongside Operation Solace’s Maria Gonzalez, how interactive art like the military ribbon ceremony helps survivors bear witness to their loved ones' legacies, and why talking openly about death and funeral wishes (yes, including Willie Nelson and Beyoncé playlists!) allows us to live fuller lives before we go. Join Grief Dialogues and ABODE for two unforgettable evenings of remembrance, music, personal narratives, and healing: Dates: October 23rd & 24th at 7:00 PM Location: The Radius Center, San Antonio, TX Tickets & Info: https://griefdialogues.com (https://griefdialogues.com/) 00:00 – Content Warning & Sponsor: Grief Dialogues presents In Honor 01:06 – Welcome to Before You Go with host Natalie Buster 01:36 – Introducing Elizabeth Coplan & Dr S. Qwynn Salazar 02:58 – Personal ties to San Antonio ("Military City USA") & Muertos Fest 04:09 – How the stars aligned with Maria Gonzalez and Operation Solace 08:11 – The origin story of Grief Dialogues & transitioning to immersive theater 13:04 – How Qwynn manifested working in theater & processing grief through art 17:04 – Rethinking Memorial Day: Honoring all veterans, families, and caregivers 19:46 – The power of the colored military ribbons & shared vulnerability 23:18 – Why "Sorry for your loss" falls short & who In Honor is made for 26:33 – Trauma-informed theater: On-site clinicians & breaking military stoicism 31:05 – Filling our cups: Diamond art, decoupage, and advising playwrights on death 35:05 – Normalizing death talks: Funeral playlists & "Just In Case" bags 38:16 – Event shoutouts: Operation Solace, ABODE, and UTSA Arts 39:28 – "What do you want to do before you go?" Grief Dialogues: (https://griefdialogues.com/)https://griefdialogues.com (https://griefdialogues.com) Watch Elizabeth Coplan’s episode from Season Three: https://youtu.be/WXy-tX-Ifns?si=RtWwEZe5h3uZi3yJ Follow ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying: https://abodehome.org/ (https://abodehome.org/) Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abodecontemplativecare/ (https://www.instagram.com/abodecontemplativecare/) Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ABODEcontemplativecare (https://www.facebook.com/ABODEcontemplativecare) Find us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWnI9mG4f5rzdDT2tC2fRg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWnI9mG4f5rzdDT2tC2fRg) Special Thanks to Our Sponsors & Partners: Grief Dialogues, Operation Solace, ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying, and UTSA Arts Disclaimer: At ABODE, we believe death is not a medical event, and we are not medical professionals. The views shared on this podcast are personal opinions and should not be taken as medical advice. #BeforeYouGoPodcast #GriefDialogues #MilitaryGrief #Veterans #SanAntonio #MuertosFest #EndOfLifeCare #DeathDoula #ImmersiveTheater #MentalHealthAwareness

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   A Sanctuary in the Finger Lakes: Community, Care, and Legacy at Vincent House with Jackie Council

   In this episode of Before You Go, host Natalie Buster sits down with Jackie Council, Executive Director of Vincent House—a two-bedroom Omega home situated in the rural farm country of Wayland, New York. Serving upstate New York's Finger Lakes region since 2000, Vincent House provides compassionate, cost-free comfort care for individuals with a prognosis of three months or less. Jackie shares the home’s unique origins—from community members purchasing a vacant Catholic convent for just one dollar to becoming an essential refuge in a rural resource drought. She discusses how a deeply committed, intergenerational volunteer base powers their daily resident care, the creative and intuitive therapies they incorporate, and why honoring each person’s unique life story transforms end-of-life care into a celebration of humanity. From Convent to Comfort Care: How a local doctor, church members, and neighbors transformed an empty convent into a peaceful, two-bedroom home for the dying. Bridging the Rural Gap: Overcoming transportation barriers and limited in-home services across multiple rural counties to offer a safe alternative to hospitals. The Intergenerational Volunteer Family: How over 100 volunteers ranging from age 16 to 92 run resident care shifts, design gardens, bake treats, and build community connections. Holistic & Intuitive Care: Enhancing traditional comfort care with Reiki, massage therapy, an emotional support dog named Marvin, creative art grief circles, and community drum sharing. Honoring Life Stories: Writing personal guest bios, celebrating milestones, conducting pinning ceremonies for military veterans and nurses, and creating space for families to stay together. Learn more & connect: Vincent House: https://vincenthouseny.org/ Omega Home Network: omegahomenetwork.org (https://omegahomenetwork.org) Follow ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying: https://abodehome.org/ (https://abodehome.org/) Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abodecontemplativecare/ (https://www.instagram.com/abodecontemplativecare/) Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ABODEcontemplativecare (https://www.facebook.com/ABODEcontemplativecare) Find us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWnI9mG4f5rzdDT2tC2fRg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWnI9mG4f5rzdDT2tC2fRg)

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Bringing Humanity to the Bedside: Inside Inhora with Miles Gloetzner

   In this episode of Before You Go, host Natalie Buster sits down with Miles Gloetzner, founder and executive director of Inhora—an Omega home providing compassionate end-of-life care in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Miles shares his journey from an 11-year nursing career in the VA system to opening a non-medical, community-supported home for the dying. He discusses the story of Inora’s very first guest, Gerald, the Latin roots behind the name "Inhora" (meaning "at the hour"), and how shifting from an anarchist punk rocker to an executive leader has deepened his belief in human goodness and servant leadership. Key Topics Covered: The Origin of Inora: How a late-night journal idea grew into an Omega home welcoming those who slip through institutional cracks. Gerald's Story: Welcoming an unhoused brother and sister from along the Rio Grande and transforming an isolated passing into a communal experience of love and reconnection. The Heart of Volunteers: How community members—from local business owners and teenagers to a neighborhood meteorologist—bring life, presence, and dignity to the bedside. The Role of End-of-Life Doulas: Why Inhora piloted an end-of-life doula program, the unique space doulas hold, and how they bring ritual, presence, and grief support without duplicating medical or chaplaincy roles. Beauty as Care: Centering the end-of-life experience around art, music, kitchen scents, and the human senses. Learn more & connect: Inhora: Website: inhora.org (https://inhora.org) Omega Home Network: omegahomenetwork.org (https://omegahomenetwork.org) Follow ABODE Contemplative Care for the Dying: https://abodehome.org/ (https://abodehome.org/) Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/abodecontemplativecare/ (https://www.instagram.com/abodecontemplativecare/) Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ABODEcontemplativecare (https://www.facebook.com/ABODEcontemplativecare) Find us on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWnI9mG4f5rzdDT2tC2fRg (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpWnI9mG4f5rzdDT2tC2fRg)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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75

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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