David is a nationally recognized gerontologist, certified death doula, and public speaker whose work bridges the gap between living fully and preparing for life's final transitions.
With over a decade of experience in elder care, grief support, and community education, David has supported thousands of individuals and families in navigating aging, dying, and caregiving with clarity and compassion. His personal and professional journey has led him to advocate for death literacy--but not in an orthodox fashion.
By sharing the stories, regrets, and emotional reflections of those at the end of their lives, David helps audiences in their 40s, 50s, and 60s confront what truly matters now — before it's too late. His talks are a wake-up call wrapped in compassion, designed to inspire people to live with more clarity, courage, and intention so they don’t carry the same regrets when their time comes.
Special offer - for everyone who pre-orders David’s books, due out in early 2026, he will personally inscribe them with a custom message of your choosing and sign it. When ordering, please reach out to David through the email with your desired message. And, thank you for your support.
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Testimonials
1022 Clients Walked Home
“David’s message is powerful and timely. He challenges his audience to re-evaluate their priorities. At the same time, he is a consummate storyteller often going off script to include the audience, this is where he shines, guaranteeing that no presentation will be the same. No one leaves the room the same person they entered as.”
Ron Mead
(Vice President of Operations, Senior Resource Group)
He’s been described as "Tony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, Yoda and Chicken Soup for the Soul, wrapped up into one Gen X Mr. Rogers.” David Hahklotubbe’s warm, empathetic demeanor draws people in, then his larger-than-life energy captivates them."
Cindie Farley
Carmel Living Magazine
“We’ve had the pleasure of having David speak at a number of our events. He is not only knowledgeable, he is incredibly energetic, quick-witted, entertaining and authentically enthusiastic. You can feel the energy change as he enters and exits the room. His compassion and ability to connect to audiences is just one of his many gifts."
Heather Gray
Manager - Regional Diversity & Inclusion Alzheimers Association