About this Death Cafe
Welcome! We are Lisa Ludwig-Mackenzie and Marie-Louise Steyn, qualified end-of-life doulas. We host this virtual space because we passionately believe that when we bring death out of the shadows and into natural conversation, we unlock a deeper sense of presence, connection, and intensity in our daily lives.
Our online gatherings are relaxed, gentle, and judgment free. Guided by Paulo Coelho’s reminder that “an awareness of death encourages us to live more intensely,” we have created a safe, heart-centered environment where you can pull up a chair with a cup of tea or coffee. Here, you are invited to share stories, ask big questions, explore life's impermanence, or simply sit back and listen deeply.
Whether you are curious about legacy work, wanting to explore what matters most, or just looking for real connection, you are so welcome here.
Please come exactly as you are.
About Lisa Ludwig-Mackenzie & Marie-Louise Steyn
About End-of-Life Doulas Lisa Ludwig-Mackenzie & Marie-Louise Steyn
Lisa Ludwig-Mackenzie is a Moment Mentor, End-of-Life Doula, and Trauma Debriefer, and the founder of In the Moments Wellness. Driven by her personal journey through the loss of her partner and other significant life transitions, she felt a profound calling to support others navigating grief. Lisa holds space for honest, compassionate conversations around death, dying, and everything in between. Her work is grounded in deep empathy and the belief that by making space for these topics, we can find a deeper sense of connection and presence in our lives.
Marie-Louise Steyn is an End-of-Life Doula and Transition Guide. Based in Betty’s Bay, she provides compassionate support in both English and Afrikaans, focusing on bringing death and dying back into the natural conversation of life. With a background spanning years as a birth doula, Marie-Louise honours the full continuum of life's transitions, bringing gentle expertise and sensitivity to supporting families through the quiet heartbreak of pregnancy and infant loss. She is also a certified pet loss support counsellor and a published writer. As the founder of Sitara End-of-Life Doula Services, she specializes in legacy work, helping individuals document their beautiful life stories through memoirs and life reviews.
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