Everyday Equity: Equity Across Life and Death Conversations with Jaya Saxena

What does equity look like from your first breath to your last? In this episode, Pooja Kothari speaks with Jaya Saxena—lawyer, organizational strategist, and aspiring death doula about how equity shapes our experiences throughout life, including at the end of it. Together, they explore the difference between equality and equity, the barriers many communities face in accessing end-of-life care, the role of death doulas and why conversations about death are ultimately conversations about how we live. They also discuss: What a death doula does Equity in hospice and end-of-life care Green burials and sustainable end-of-life choices Simple ways to practice equity in everyday life This episode offers a thoughtful perspective on care, community and the importance of making equity part of every stage of life. Connect with Jaya Saxena Instagram: @being.jaya LinkedIn: Jaya Saxena