Barbara's Heart

A compassionate guide to meeting the end of life with grace, presence, and love.

When Nicholas Harvey's mother, Barbara, passed away alone only twenty minutes after he left her bedside, everything changed. Out of that heartbreak grew Barbara's Heart - a movement of care, compassion, and presence for the dying and the families who love them.

Blending personal reflection with practical guidance, Barbara's Heart: A Doula's Guide to Dying, Living, and Loving Wellinvites readers to see death not as an ending, but as an essential part of living. Through gentle storytelling and clear, soulful instruction, Nicholas shares how end-of-life doulas help people find peace, meaning, and connection in their final days.

Inside you'll discover:

• The five emotional "gates" that guide families through a peaceful goodbye.

• How to create comfort through light, sound, scent, and touch.

• Simple ways to hold space for the dying - and for yourself.

• Guidance on hospice, advance directives, vigil planning, and legacy work.

• The spiritual and practical heart of Barbara's Heart, a nonprofit born from love and service.

This is not a manual on dying - it's a lantern for the living.
A companion for anyone who wants to meet life's final chapter with openness, courage, and compassion.