Inside the Dementia Journey: What Caregivers Wish Someone Had Told Them (podcast)

April 28, 2026|Patty Brennan|End-of-Life

Traci Arieli interviews author Patty Brennan

Comforting Closure—Conversations with a Death Doula is a series of podcasts by end-of-life doula Traci Arieli. Recently, Traci interviewed Patty Brennan for a conversation about her book, Into the Fog: Navigating My Mother’s Journey through Dementia. The book is both a memoir and a guide for families in which the author recounts lessons learned the hard way.

Watch Podcast: Interview with author Patty Brennan: Inside the Dementia Journey. And be sure to check out Traci’s other podcasts. She brings an engaging and gracious energy to her podcasts.

Patty Brennan

Patty is the owner and visionary force behind Lifespan Doulas. For 40+ years, she has been a doula, midwife, educator, author, nonprofit executive, and entrepreneur. Patty has personally trained over 3,500 people to become doulas. She is the author of "The Doula Business Guide: How to Succeed as a Birth, Postpartum or End-of-Life Doula," 4th Edition, and accompanying Workbook. In 2025, she published her most recent book, "Into the Fog: Navigating My Mother's Journey Through Dementia" which is both a memoir and guide for family caregivers.