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Death Cafés

Soul Talks: Living Well, Dying Well

​Explore Life, Death, and Meaning in Community

Soul Talks are monthly, facilitated gatherings where we reflect on life, explore death, and consider what it means to live fully. In a safe, intimate circle, participants share stories, ask questions, and connect over the experiences that make life meaningful.

Each session is 90 minutes, providing space for reflection, dialogue, and deep listening.

Soul Talks are not workshops or therapy sessions, but a space for curiosity, connection, and compassionate exploration. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background, or spiritual beliefs.

 

How It Works

  • Format: 90-minute guided discussion in a supportive circle

  • Frequency: Monthly, offered as a series of 3

  • Facilitation: Led by Maïa Mercure, Registered Death Doula & Hospice Volunteer

  • Location: My Inner Harbour (149 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, BC)

  • Atmosphere: Candlelight, reflective prompts, tea

Participants may share their experiences, reflect on prompts, or simply listen — there is no expectation to speak.

 

Past Themes

  • A Good Death

  • Mystical Experiences Around Death

  • Legacy and Meaning

 

Upcoming Themes

  • Global Traditions Around Dying and Mourning

  • Natural Deathcare

  • Death and Creativity

Why Attend

Soul Talks help participants:

  • Sit with the reality of death in a gentle, compassionate way

  • Reflect on how to live fully and intentionally

  • Strengthen emotional resilience and self-understanding

  • Connect with others navigating life and mortality

Spaces are limited to maintain a safe and intimate circle. Click an upcoming session to reserve your spot.

Soul Talks: Living Well, Dying Well

  • Soul Talks: Living Well, Dying Well
    Soul Talks: Living Well, Dying Well
    Date and time is TBD
    Nanaimo
    Spring 2026 series; dates to be announced
  • Legacy and Meaning

    Legacy and Meaning

    Tue, Nov 25
    Nanaimo
    What do we hope to leave behind? How can we live in a way that reflects our values and honours our place in the great web of life?
  • Mystical Experiences Around Death
    Mystical Experiences Around Death
    Tue, Oct 21
    Nanaimo
    Have you ever had a dream, visitation, or intuitive sense of someone who has passed? What do near-death experiences and spiritual traditions teach us about what lies beyond?
  • A Good Death
    A Good Death
    Tue, Sep 23
    Nanaimo
    What does a peaceful or conscious death look like? What fears, hopes, or cultural stories shape our view of dying well?
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