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Demystifying and destigmatizing grief with compassion and humor. We'll dive into all the ins and outs of grief and loss and meet some guests along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

Nikki Smith


    • Aug 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula

    134. Sean Muzzy of Grief Cycles.org

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 43:38


    I had an amazing conversation with the founder and director of griefcycles.org, Sean Muzzy. After losing his son Sean had a choice. He could let the grief consume him or use it to help others. He chose the latter. Men tend to get the short of of the stick when it comes to grief, but Sean refuses to let men suffer alone.You can find Sean at https://linktr.ee/griefcyclesSupport me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    133. Jeff Pearson of Invisible Condition

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 41:05


    What if you looked perfectly fine but had your brain rewired seven times? Jeff Pearson has.I had a lovely conversation with Jeff Person of Invisible Condition, a TV show for people living with non visible chronic conditions. We talked all things chronic, podcasting, non profits and everything in between.You can find Jeff here:https://e360tv.com/networks/play_series/invisible-condtionhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-pearson-b57a564/Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    132. Grief in Pop Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 28:18


    How TV, Movies, and Books Shape Our Views on Grief and GrievingIn this episode I dive into the way pop culture influences our understanding of grief. From TV shows and movies to bestselling novels, pop culture often hands us a grief script that's dramatic, tidy, and wildly unrealistic. (Spoiler: Grief doesn't resolve neatly in 90 minutes with soft violins.)I break down common media tropes and contrast them with the messy, awkward, and beautiful truth of real-life grieving.If you've cried through a movie funeral or rolled your eyes at another “grief makeover montage,” you're not alone.Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    Season 6 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 4:27


    Welcome back to Season 6! I'm getting back to my roots this season.Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    131. What Does Healing Really Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 22:45


    We're wrapping up season 5! In this episode of Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula, we unpack the messy, beautiful, and often misunderstood truth about healing. Spoiler alert: it's not about “getting over it” or tying your pain up in a neat little bow.I'll dive into the myths we're fed about healing, and what it actually looks like in real life.We talk about the pressure to be "okay," and the quiet victories that count as progress. This one's for anyone who's been told to "stay strong" when they really needed space to fall apart.Whether you're grieving a death, a diagnosis, or a life that didn't go to plan, this conversation is your permission slip to heal in your own time, in your own way.Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    130. Mike Oppenheim on Non-Death Loss of a Child

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 48:26


    Grief isn't always about death. I met Mike of the Coffin Talk podcast a couple months back and I knew immediately I had to have him on my show. Mike and I talk all about non-death loss and all the emotions it can bring.Please follow Mike here:https://mikeyopp.substack.com/And check out his podcast, it's amazing! https://mikeyopp.substack.com/podcastSupport me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    129. Sexual Grief with Edy Nathan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 47:51


    Edy and I delved into one of the only subject morestigmatized than grief or death. Sex. But it's not what you think, there are somany layers to us as humans and our grief.(TW mentions of SA)Edy Nathan, MA, LCSW, CST, is a licensedpsychotherapist, certified sex therapist, and grief expert who guides peoplethrough the terrain most avoid—grief, trauma, and sexuality.Edy is the author of It's Grief: The Dance ofSelf-Discovery through Trauma and Loss, and is currently writing her secondbook, Dare to Live: The Sexual Grief Effect — Reveal the Shadow Wounds fromLoathing to Liberation to Love.You can find Edy here: https://edynathan.com/Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    128.How to Start Difficult Conversations About Death and Dying

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 19:12


    Let's face it, talking about death can feel like trying to bring up a tarantula at a dinner party. Most of us would rather not. But the truth is, avoiding these conversations doesn't make death go away. It just leaves everyone guessing when it matters most.Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    127. Adam Zuckerman of Buriedinwork.com

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 35:21


    I had a wonderful conversation with the man behind Buriedinwork.com, Adam Zuckerman all about end of life planning and why it's so important! Please check out www.buriedinwork.comSupport me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    126. Speechless with Vanessa Abraham

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 51:59


    Vanessa Abraham was a speech therapist who lost her voice — literally.A rare neurological disease — a form of Guillain-Barré Syndrome — left her completely paralyzed and unable to speak. What followed wasn't just a physical recovery, but an emotional and spiritual reckoning with identity, isolation, and medical trauma that no one prepares you for.Today, Vanessa is a neuromuscular practitioner, helping others heal after their own health crises — but survival was only the beginning of her story.She written a memoir, Speechless: https://a.co/d/b4YGrQCyou can find Vanessa here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-abraham-10a1661a3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechless_slp/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/p/Speechless-SLP-61569361746127/Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    Mother's Day Rebroadcast: The Woman and the Falcon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 16:27


    You can get Susan's Book here: https://amzn.to/3ETn3Ko(This is an affiliate link)Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    125. Steve Gamlin on Losing His Soulmate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 30:48


    In this tender and deeply honest conversation, I sat down with speaker Steve Gamlin to talk about one of the hardest experiences of his life: losing his soulmate.Steve opens up about the moment everything changed, the grief that followed, and how he's been navigating the heartbreak one breath, one memory, and one day at a time. With his signature blend of wisdom and wit, he shares how love doesn't end with loss, and how he's finding ways to honor her memory while continuing to live a life of purpose.You can connect with Steve here: https://stevegamlin.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegamlin/Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    124. When The World Moves On

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 20:30


    “Why are they posting photos of their brunch when I'm still hurting? In this episode we're getting into one of the most gut-punch parts of grief that nobody really warns you about: that moment when it feels like the whole world has gone back to normal... but you're still in the thick of it.Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGo to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    123. Two Floors Above Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 42:43


    I sat down and had a lovely conversation with Kevin O'Connor, author of Two Floors Above Grief, an autobiography about growing up living above a funeral home.You can find Kevin and his book here: https://www.kevinoconnorauthor.com/(Sign up for his newsletter, it's great!)Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGo to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    122. Myths About Death Doulas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 25:16


    To kick off season 5 I am bustin' some myths about death doulas! I'm also trying out adding video to my podcast. Eep!Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGo to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    Season 5 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 4:31


    I'm back in one week!!Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGo to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    121. Caregiver Warrior Susanne White

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 38:02


    To wrap up season 4 I had an amazing conversation with Susanne White, the Caregiver Warrior! We break down caregiving, our own mistakes and lessons we've learned and some peeks ay my own vulnerability!You can find Susanne here:https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/https://www.amazon.com/Self-Care-Caregivers-Practical-Guide-Caring/dp/1507218397/ref=asc_df_1507218397/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693557684394&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2310685967160583443&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012431&hvtargid=pla-1645702321619&psc=1&mcid=2cae5ef6de653394a60bc247d99f7f9ahttps://www.facebook.com/caregiverwarrior/https://www.instagram.com/caregiverwarrior/?hl=enSupport me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGo to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    120. When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 12:32


    A little break today from the usual format to discuss the poem "When tomorrow starts without me" by David Romano.Always remember, your grief is yours!Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGo to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    119. Who Will Speak For You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 25:36


    It's my hill to die on. Get those forms DONE. Buy why? Why is this so important?Mentioned in the episode: https://www.ohiohealth.com/siteassets/about-us/health-ministry/ohio-advance-directives2.pdfSupport me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGo to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    118. Simple Escapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 19:10


    It's so easy to get stuck in grief, in routine, in caregiving, or just living, and it's not always feasible to take a vacation or even get away for a day. So how can we escape even if just for a moment?Support me on Patreon!⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGo tohttps://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    117. Jen Blalock - Death Doula

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 38:40


    I had a lovely conversation with fellow death doula, Jenn Blalock all about our work, fear and strength in working so near death. You can find Jen here: https://www.deathdoulacincinnati.com/ Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    116. Grief Archetypes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 18:28


    Grief is deeply personal, but have you ever noticed patterns in the way people experience and express it? Enter the world of grief archetypes—universal roles we often step into during times of loss. These archetypes help us understand our own grief and the grief of those around us. In today's episode, we'll explore these archetypes, what they reveal about our coping styles, and ourselves. So, get comfortable, take a deep breath, and join me as we dive into the fascinating world of grief archetypes. Let's begin. Mentioned in the episode: https://theamateursguide.com/2024/10/19/everyone-has-a-grief-archetype/ Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    115. Medical Aid in Dying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 49:58


    In this episode of Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula, I sat down with Lisa Vigil Shattinger from Ohio End of Life Options to unpack the facts and misconceptions surrounding Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD). Lisa shares her expertise and passion for empowering individuals to make informed choices about their end-of-life journey. This is a must-listen for caregivers, advocates, and anyone curious about MAiD and the evolving conversation around death with dignity Mentioned in This Episode: Ohio End of Life Options, https://www.outfeetfirst.com/, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1715802/ You can find Lisa Vigil Shattinger here: Ohio End of Life Options Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    114. Celebrity Deaths

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 18:38


    "Why are you so sad, you've never met them!” It's perfectly normal and valid to mourn a celebrity! You're not alone. Let's talk about it. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    Bonus Rewind: Grief after Natural Disasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 27:07


    I wanted to send some love out to LA this week and recognize the collective grief being shared by all those affected by the wild fires. Please know you are seen and you are loved. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    Rewind: 80. How to Talk to Someone Who is Dying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 27:57


    A look back on what is now my most downloaded episode! I am often asked “what do I say to them?!” when a loved one is dying. Or “can they hear me?” Let's find out the answers to these and other questions about approaching someone who is dying. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    113. Defense Mechanisms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 24:31


    We're getting into psych 101 here with what are the defense mechanisms we use when we are grieving. But are they necessarily bad? Let's find out! Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    112. Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 17:30


    Welcome to Season 4 and Happy New Year!! What did we learn in 2024 and what can we look forward to in 2025? Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    Bonus Episode: A Personal Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 11:03


    TW!! This episode discusses death by suicide. I received bad news last week and felt compelled to talk about it. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    Happy Thanksgiving Plus an Announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 3:28


    I hear it time and time again. Caregiving is so isolating. Finding time for yourself is hard enough, let alone time to look for support. Well, now you have a community you can come to 24/7. Community support, self paced workshops, live groups, resources and so, SO much more. Plenty of spaces for everyone for at no cost to you. The first 20 members get a memberships to additional content for free for 3 months! https://caregivers-united.circle.so/ Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    111. Kate LaSala Pet Death Doula

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 44:35


    In this last episode of Season 3: If you're a pet parent, you know. I've had episodes on pet loss before but here I get to chat with a pet death doula! It's always nice to chat with someone else in the industry and Kate's passion for end of life care and animals is obvious. I'm so grateful for her and her services!! You can find Kate here: https://rescuedbytraining.com/death-doula/ And here are a ton of other great resources from Kate! Grief Resources post: https://rescuedbytraining.com/2022/03/28/griefresources/ At Home Euthanasia and Vet Directory: https://rescuedbytraining.com/2024/09/16/at-home-euthanasia/ Grief Journey 6 Months In: https://rescuedbytraining.com/2024/10/14/my-grief-journey-six-months-in/ Advance Care Directive (free download): https://rescuedbytraining.com/2024/05/06/advance-care-directive/ Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

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    110. Enshrinement and Bedevilment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 15:44


    They might be big words but don't be scared! It's more common than you think to put our deceased loved ones on a pedestal or in a dungeon. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    109. Tara Hayes on Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 37:29


    I had a great conversation with Tara Hayes of Tarafied Publishing about her journey with anxiety. You can find Tara here: https://www.tarafiedpublishing.com/ And here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-hayes-359bb739/ Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    108. Mabel the Maple

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 18:04


    Is grief over a tree ok? What about a houseplant? It might sound silly but it's very real! Mentioned in the episode: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/feb/25/ecological-grief-i-mourn-the-loss-of-nature-it-saved-me-from-addiction https://glennaalbrecht.wordpress.com/2020/06/16/covid-19-pandemics-and-solastalgia-from-alternatives-journal-324-5-2006/ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/climate/sugar-maple-tree-pennsylvania.html Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    Rewind: Dia De Los Muertos 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 19:11


    It's Dia De Los Muertos again so I'm rebroadcasting my episode from 2022. Enjoy! Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    107. Author Loretta Fox on caregiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 45:26


    TW: Respectful discussion on religion and politics I sat down with author Loretta Fox to talk about caregiving, a little religion and politics, and mediumship. And all about her new book “Walk Her up the Stairs.” You can find Loretta here: https://www.lorettafox.com/ And her book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1035821184?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_98FHVJGHFJ6NYWBF304Z&peakEvent=4&dealEvent=1 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/walk-her-up-the-stairs-loretta-fox/1144525580;jsessionid=9D753CC5ECFEA1C865B9E908638B8D08.prodny_store01-atgap09 Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    106. Mindfulness and Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 22:37


    Another buzzword being thrown around a lot these days. But what really is mindfulness and how can we use it with grief? Mentioned in the episode: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7775995/ https://www.mindful.org/research-on-how-mindfulness-changes-the-brain-and-how-it-doesnt/ Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    105. Stephanie Linn on Highly Sensitive People

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 42:58


    Have you ever been told you're too sensitive? Or your emotions are so intense you think you're going crazy? You might be an HSP. I am! I sat down with my good friend Stephanie Linn to talk all about HSPs and how we see the world and process our emotions. https://www.stephanielinn.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/highly-sensitive-club/id1725412155 Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    104. Self Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 20:45


    Self care is one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot and often misused. What does self care look like in grief? Let's talk about it! Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    103. Alesia Galati on drugs, cancer and….cults?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 48:18


    Overdose, cancer, and….a cult? Alesia has quite an amazing story to tell and I cannot wait to share it with you. You can find Alesia here: https://galatimedia.com/media/ Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    102. Anthony Scott of My Last Farewell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 50:35


    I'm starting season 3 with a conversation with my new good friend Anthony Scott of My Last Farewell. His enthusiasm and passion for what he does is obvious and I'm sure you'll love him as much as I do after this! You can find Anthony here: https://mylastfarewell.com/ (apologies for my terrible sound quality on my end! But at least the true star of this episode sounds great) Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    101. Carol Hamilton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 40:32


    I had a lovely conversation with Carol Hamilton from the Feminist Podcast Collective on the loss of her parents. Carol hosts the podcast Mission: Impact. Where she facilitates whole-brain equity-focused strategic planning, evaluation design, and organizational assessments for nonprofits and associations. You can find her podcast here: https://pod.link/missionimpact She is also a consultant for non-profits and you can get more info on that here: https://www.gracesocialsector.com/ Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    100. The 100th Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 21:28


    It's my 100th full episode1 I'm so thrilled to have come this far. Here's to 100 more. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    99. Get the End of Life Care You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 26:33


    70% of Americans want to die at home but only 30% do. What gives? How can we get our wishes at end of life? Support me on Patreon! ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠⁠ You can find me here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ Go to ⁠https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    98. Becky Mollenkamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 50:53


    TW: mentions of addiction and some cursing. I had another great conversation this week. Becky Mollenkamp is a feminist coach for small business owners who are ready to make a big leap in business but also want to check out of hustle culture. She lost her brother very suddenly in 2010 to an overdose. We shared so many similar stories in our sibling loss here and I'm so happy to share with. You can find Becky at: https://beckymollenkamp.com Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    97. Jessica Waite on Loss, betrayal and renewal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 36:20


    I had another lovely conversation with the up and coming author Jessica Waite. When life handed her a riveting, horrifying and surprisingly beautiful story, Jessica Waite transformed herself into a writer. Now she harnesses the healing potential of storytelling to help others find their way back to joy and connection. Jessica is the creator of endlesstories.love, a website for bereaved people to keep memories alive. Her memoir “The Widow's Guide to Dead Bastards” is coming out with Simon & Schuster July 30. You can find Jessica here: Jessicawaite.work Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    96. Vanessa Joy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 40:15


    TW: Language and mentions of abuse I had another great conversation here with Vanessa Joy. Vanessa is an Autistic, ADHD trans woman that survived nearly four decades of familial abuse. She is now the head of her own podcast, Transcending Humanity, a professional photographer, and a leader in the Ohio Equal Rights organization working on amending the Ohio Constitution to enshrine equality, and stop hateful legislation. You can find Vanessa here: Personal stuff: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol Podcast: https://linktr.ee/transcendinghumanity Ohio Equal Rights: https://www.ohioequalrights.com/ Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    95. How to Plan a Funeral

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 27:44


    I'm not a funeral director and neither are you. Unless you are. Anyway, a lot goes into planning a funeral so let's talk about all the choices we need to make and how we can make this as painless as possible! Mentioned in the episode: https://theamateursguide.com/2024/06/10/how-to-plan-a-funeral/ Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    94. Losing a Co-Worker or Colleague

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 23:04


    Have you ever lost someone you worked with? It's a complicated grief to be certain. Let's talk about it. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    93. Steff Gallante on the Sudden Loss of Her Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 51:13


    I had a beautiful conversation with a lovely human. Steff Glallante shares her story of losing her father just a few short months ago. Her grief is new and raw and she was so brave to share this with us. You can find Steff on her website: http://www.steffgallante.com/ and on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/steffgallante/ Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

    92. What Does Death Positive Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 21:12


    Welcome to Season 2!! So happy to be back! What does death positive mean? And why does it sound so icky? Spoiler: IT'S NOT! We'll dive into what this movement is and what is means to be ok with death. Mentioned in the episode: https://theamateursguide.com/2024/04/21/nobody-likes-dealing-with-death/ https://www.orderofthegooddeath.com/death-positive-movement/ deathcafe.com Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will listen and help #sponsored   Music: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula/support

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