Linde Lynch Carter

Linde Carter is a compassionate healthcare professional specializing in end-of-life care. Based in Hendersonville, North Carolina, she works full-time as a hospice nurse at Four Seasons Compassion for Life Hospice while also operating a private practice as an End-of-Life Navigator and Educator Trained as an end-of-life doula, Linde educates patients, families, and medical professionals on hospice and palliative care options, advance directives, and grief support. She also serves as a Course Instructor for the International Doula Life Movement, sharing her expertise with the next generation of end-of-life doulas. With over 35 years in the medical field—including 15 years dedicated to hospice care—Linde has developed a breadth of experience across admissions, case management, inpatient work, and behavioral health nursing. She is skilled in grief recovery coaching, patient advocacy, elder care, and navigating the complexities of Medicare and Medicaid. Her professional philosophy centers on compassionate care, clear communication, and teaching others to maintain boundaries and self-care in emotionally demanding environments. Before her nursing career, Linde pursued dance education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, reflecting her lifelong commitment to learning and personal growth. She is also a devoted animal lover, volunteering regularly with local animal shelters and integrating her care for pets into her work as a Pet Doula. Linde holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Education from Rutgers University and a Master of Arts in Education from New York University, and she is a Certified End-of-Life Doula as well as a Board-Certified Nurse Coach through the American Holistic Nurses Association.