“Human beings spend all their lives preparing, preparing, preparing…Only to meet the next life unprepared.”
-12th Century Tibetan Buddhist Master, Drakpa Gyaltsen
Second Half of Life Planning
Services:
Transition Resilience (Individual format)
In the second half of life, many of us feel called to live more intentionally—to align our energy, time, and choices with what truly matters. Through virtual or in-person one-on-one coaching, I’ll guide you through visualizations, conversations, and personal reflections to:
identify your core values
transform how you give and receive energy
develop opportunities to live authentically
This work gently guides you from uncertainty to clarity — so you can decide, with intention, how you want to spend this precious human life.
“As a mid-career, middle-aged person seeking deeper self-understanding, I turned to Taryn for guidance. Taryn created a judgment-free space where I could reflect deeply on my values, priorities, and hopes for the future. Through guided reflection and meditation, I found clarity about what matters most and how to live with fewer regrets. I left transformed — the anxiety of before replaced by genuine peace and purpose.”
Transition Resilience (Group Format)
Willow Workshops® build community and trust through honest conversations in the workplace, community organization, or friend group. Workshops provide a compassionate space to explore life’s most important questions—what truly matters, what we value, and how we want to make the most of our precious and finite life.
This work specifically includes:
Heart-centered facilitated workshops
Designed for 5-25 participants
Empower participants to explore their own mortality
individual or series offered
“Taryn walked us through what could make the difference between peace versus chaos, power versus helplessness in a journey that each one of us will eventually take. I am committed to making sure that my loved ones will be freed up to spend the blessing of the rest of our days focusing on what matters most! Time well spent!”
No Regrets Facilitation
This is a guided, values-centered exploration of your mortality—designed to help you reflect deeply, clarify your wishes, and create a practical, personalized end-of-life plan. The goal: peace of mind, fewer regrets, and a life lived with intention until the very end.
6 intentionally designed, one-on-one sessions that cover:
Foundations: Values, Hopes & Fears
Transactions (Practical): Health & Legal
Connections (Emotional): Legacy & Relationships
Clarifications (Physical): Unfinished Business
Celebrations (Sacred): Transitions
Plan Review
“Change is inevitable, and I’ve always preferred planning ahead to maintain some control—except when it came to death. Through her knowledge, thoughtful questions, and patient guidance, Taryn helped me prepare for all aspects of my end-of-life wishes. Now my children have clear instructions, avoiding difficult decisions and allowing space for celebration. What a relief!”
Dignified Death Guide
Birth and death are shared human experiences — and yet, each feels new when we face it. As an End of Life Guide, or Death Doula, I offer compassionate, steady support to individuals and families navigating the dying process — helping you move through it with dignity, grace, and peace.
This work specifically includes:
emotional and spiritual support
companionship through uncertainty
practical guidance
connection to local resources
ritual and celebration development
“I wanted to be there for my dad as he was dying but it was difficult to overcome my fear, sadness, and confusion. Taryn showed me and my daughters how to approach the transition with love and grace. Being able to be present for and with Dad fully in his final stages was a gift to all of us. ”