Hello, hi. You've found help.
More than anything, I want you to know you're not alone.
I'm Susan Ward Nabors, End-of-Life Doula and Founder. I created Myna House for you, to support you through the hard conversations and decisions, to share what I've learned through life experiences and training, and to hopefully ease your path as you explore end-of-life.
What's a Death Doula?
End-of-life (EOL) doulas provide coaching and support for those who want to plan ahead for death, are facing a serious illness, or are nearing the end of life.
An EOL doula is on your team, offering holistic non-medical support as you explore and discern your values, goals, fears, and wishes for your death. EOL doulas offer a compassionate presence throughout the dying process, wherever that begins.
Additional information can be found on the
What's the Story?
Their Two Deaths
blog by Susan Ward Nabors
The lessons of my parents’ two very different paths to death are what fuel my journey with you as an end-of-life doula. My parents taught me so much in both life and death. They left me with a profound belief that having the hard conversations early and consistently can make all the difference at the end of life’s journey.
Why Myna?
The beautiful myna birds of the Southern Hemisphere symbolize love, companionship, open communication, transition, and joy. They are the perfect representatives of the work we hope to do together through Myna House Doulary. The pair of mynas in our logo are a nod to those that precede us and accompany us on this journey.
Susan Ward Nabors
End-of-life Doula & Founder
I believe that death is a powerful teacher.
One thing I’ve learned from death is that if you’re listening, it will teach you how you want (and do not want) to live.
Myna House Doulary is born of my own contemplation around dying and living. I am here because it's clear to me that my vocation is attending to deathcare – whether that’s advocating for policy change, helping to normalize dying (we’re all going to do it!), or working with individuals and families in their very personal end-of-life journeys.
My degree in sociology drives my holistic approach to life, and death. Education and experience have taught me that each person comes with a unique story, created within a broader cultural context. I bring this perspective along with a lifetime of curiosity, listening, learning, exploring and “figuring things out” to my work as an end-of-life doula.
I've spent my career in a variety of sectors and roles including administration/operations, marketing, and human resources -- across healthcare, retail, architecture, law, and public administration. No matter where I am, or what I’m doing, I find myself drawn to developing relationships, problem solving, and connecting people with resources. I try to find light through joy and humor, particularly in the hardest of times.
I also love to throw a great party to celebrate friends and family!