Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I had a hilarious conversation with my new friend Steve Case. CONTENT ADVISORY; CURSING AHEAD! Steven Case is that snort-laugh you hear at the back of the church during the prayer on Sunday morning. A 30 year veteran of youth ministry, speaker, workshop leader, and writer Steve Case can interpret the musings of a 17th Century Monk, create moving monologues based on God's closest encounters in the scriptures or create laugh-out-loud fart jokes in ways that would make any back-row church lady scowl. You are allowed to laugh and you are allowed to pray and these two things need not be at odds with each other. Steve Case is available for workshops, keynotes and conferences to speak to groups of all ages on humor and the scriptures. Feel free to shoot him an email at steve.case.speaks@gmail.com He's also on Instagram @Eyes_up_with_Milo You can find his books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Steven-Case/author/B07RXL954N?fbclid=IwAR1O0Lw5dY5KvoBhilkNEoNXzhyyy-4SETXLeIFcn6aqJ1UCH4cT2cAgdCo&ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true 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

No worries, I'm not going anywhere! But some changes are coming. 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

I had a great conversation with Cleo on her use of poetry to navigate her grief over the loss of her mother to Alzheimer's at only 28 years old. You can find Cleo here: cleochilds.com Cleo Childs is releasing her spoken word poetry album "Moving With" on May 15th. This album will be the culmination of two and a half years of writing about the journey of grief she experienced after losing her mom to Alzheimer's when she was 28 years old. Her mother was an English major in college and her grandmother, who is also one of her editors, was an English teacher for 30 years so she came by her grief processing tool of writing poetry naturally. With this spoken word poetry album, she hopes to show the path her grief took from having her mother, losing her mother, and the peace and acceptance she feels now. She also hopes to give an authentic and honest look at what her grief felt like so other people going through grief don't feel alone and feel community in their grief. 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

A very happy Mother's Day to you. Susan's Book: https://a.co/d/gKDXcbr 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