Heart of the Home Series

Rachel Austin became a caregiver at 16 when her mom was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Over 18 years, she discovered that laughter wasn't a distraction from serious illness — it was one of the most powerful tools a caregiving home has. Actor, writer, and founder of the Love Labor Project, Rachel shares how comedy carried her and her mom through, and what she learned about love, loss, and showing up.

Hospice nurse Julie Kiker, RN, BSN shares nearly two decades of bedside wisdom — on calling, comfort, and why no family should walk the final journey alone. A Heart of the Home feature by EnhDme.

Kacie Gikonyo, RN — death doula, educator, and founder of Death Doula School — joins EnhDme's Heart of the Home Series to share how facing death honestly can help families live more fully, plan with intention, and find peace at the end of life.

Mikey, a Death Doula and Grief Coach, shares how she helps families navigate end-of-life care with dignity, presence, and compassion—reclaiming humanity in the moments that matter most.