Carolyn Rohrbach
Hospice spiritual counselor, spiritual director, death midwife, Anam Cara (soul friend), End-of-Life educator and author.
I have over a decade companioning individuals and families through the sacred terrain of dying. My work is rooted in the belief that facing mortality can be a sacred and healing part of the human experience.
Whether you are navigating your own loss, caring for someone at the end of life, or simply feeling the pull to explore what it means to live—and die—fully, I welcome you.
In my book, Glint of Light: 23 End-of-Life Stories, I share real encounters from the hospice bedside—moments of grace, grief, humor, and transformation. These stories invite readers into tender conversations about death and dying, and help illuminate the spiritual dimensions of letting go.
Buy the book
Whether you’re seeking comfort, understanding, or inspiration, Glint of Light offers a compassionate window into the beauty and complexity of saying goodbye.
About the author
Carolyn has over a decade of experience providing compassionate end-of-life care.
Her work centers on guiding individuals and their families through the dying process, focusing on emotional and spiritual healing.
In 2023, she published Glint of Light: 23 End-of-Life Stories, a collection of narratives drawn from her experiences with hospice patients. The book offers insights into death, dying, and the grieving process, encouraging readers to reflect on their own attitudes toward mortality.
Carolyn is a graduate of the Sacred Art of Living and Dying Center and a mentee of Richard Groves. She has two children and divides her time between San Luis Obispo, California, and Alpharetta, Georgia.
Beyond her writing, Carolyn is active in her community, participating in book clubs and speaking engagements to foster conversations about end-of-life care. Her approach is characterized by compassion, humor, candor, and warmth, aiming to inspire others to consider the spiritual dimensions of dying.
In Glint of Light author Carolyn Rohrbach offers readers a rare chance to witness death. In 23 short vignettes Carolyn recounts the painful, peaceful and traumatic ends of individuals she met through her work as a Hospice Spiritual Counselor. Her compassion and empathy are apparent in the way she chooses to describe these endings, even the brutal ones. There is nothing repetitive in these pieces, they are as individual as the lives the dying lived. For a book about death, this one is strangely uplifting, offering a sense of peace for readers by letting them in on the secret of dying. I will let readers discover that secret for themselves.
- Katya Cengel, author of Straitjackets and Lunch Money
Book Signings
Carolyn Rohrbach
Engaging conversation and exclusive book signings at your favorite local bookstore—don’t miss this chance to meet the mind behind the story!
Education
Carolyn Rohrbach
Inspired by her book Glint of Light, Carolyn is an end-of-life educator and public speaker who brings clarity, compassion, and humanity to conversations about dying and caregiving.
Media
Carolyn Rohrbach
Educates on podcasts and radio about end-of-life care and hospice, offering compassionate insights drawn from firsthand experience in the field.
End-of-Life Education
I am available for speaking engagements, book clubs, media interviews, and local bookstore signings.
With warmth, insight, and gentle humor, I bring meaningful conversations about death, dying, and spiritual care to life. Whether you’re hosting a community event, podcast, or intimate discussion group, I offer a grounded and inspiring presence.