
Soul Talks
Soul Talks: Living Well, Dying Well
Explore Life, Death, and Meaning in Community
Soul Talks is a themed, facilitated conversation experience designed to support death literacy and meaningful dialogue around mortality. Each gathering centres around a specific aspect of death, grief, or conscious living, and is supported by a curated set of prompt cards designed to deepen reflection and dialogue. While inspired by the openness of community-based models like Death Cafés, Soul Talks offers a more intentional container — blending structure, atmosphere, and thoughtful facilitation to encourage meaningful, embodied conversation.
Each session is 90 minutes, providing space for reflection, dialogue, and deep listening.
Soul Talks are not counselling sessions or grief groups, but a space for curiosity, connection, and compassionate exploration. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, background, or spiritual beliefs.
Themes
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What Makes a Good Death? – What does a peaceful or conscious death look like?
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Legacy and Meaning – How do we hope to be remembered? What do we want to leave behind?
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Mystical Experiences Around Death – Near-death experiences, dreams, and visitations.
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Global Traditions – Exploring global traditions around dying and mourning.
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The Body After Death – Exploring burial, cremation, green burials, and alternative practices.
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Death and Creativity – How art, writing, and music help us process mortality.
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What Happens After We Die? – Exploring spiritual and cultural perspectives on death and the afterlife.
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If I Only Had a Year Left to Live – What would change if time suddenly became precious?
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Grief in a Culture that Avoids It – Exploring Western culture’s relationship to grief and communal ways of tending loss.
Soul Talks help participants:
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Sit with the reality of death in a gentle, compassionate way
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Reflect on how to live fully and intentionally
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Strengthen emotional resilience and self-understanding
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Connect with others navigating life and mortality
These events are suitable for:
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Community members curious about death
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Individuals facing illness or loss
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Caregivers and helping professionals
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Anyone wishing to reduce fear and build death literacy


The current series of Soul Talks is hosted at My Inner Harbour (149 Wallace Street, Nanaimo)
Click below to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited to 16 participants per session.
Soul Talks: Living Well, Dying Well

Apr 09, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaFrom painting to poetry, how can creativity expression become a ritual of remembrance? In what ways does art allow us to befriend impermanence, and to live more fully while we can?
Mar 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaWhat becomes of the body when the soul has gone? How does the way we care for the body after death reflect our beliefs about life? What might it mean to bring death care back into our homes and communities?
Feb 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaFrom candlelit altars in Mexico to sky burials in Tibet, how do different cultures honour the crossing between worlds? What wisdom do these practices hold for how we might meet death more consciously?
Nov 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaWhat 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?
Oct 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaHave 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?
Sep 23, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMNanaimo, 149 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B2, CanadaWhat does a peaceful or conscious death look like? What fears, hopes, or cultural stories shape our view of dying well?
Interested in hosting a Soul Talk?
These gatherings are designed for seniors groups, spiritual communities, wellness spaces, and educational settings. Each session is 90 minutes.
Pricing
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For private groups, these events are offered at a flat rate that includes preparation, facilitation, materials, and travel to the location.
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$250 for a single session
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$700 for a series of three sessions
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Public community events are hosted in partnership with local venues and offered at a low-cost or donation basis.
Themes
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What Makes A Good Death?
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Legacy and Meaning
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Mystical Experiences
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Global Traditions
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The Body After Death
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Death and Creativity
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What Happens After We Die?
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If I Only Had a Year Left to Live
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Grief in a Culture that Avoids It
Use the form to request a booking and I’ll be in touch within 1–2 business days to confirm availability and next steps.
