Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula
By Nikki Smith; Death Doula, Grief Coach, Podcaster, Nature lover
If you like Terrible, Thanks for Asking or We Can Do Hard Things, you'll love Good Grief.
Good Grief with Nikki the Death DoulaSep 13, 2023
90. Cleo Childs on Poetry, Alzheimer's and Grief
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:
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.
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The Woman and The Falcon (Rebroadcast)
A very happy Mother's Day to you.
Susan's Book: https://a.co/d/gKDXcbr
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89. Elephants and Grief
We know dogs feel grief, but so do many in the animal kingdom. But the grief of elephants is broad and complex. Let's dive in!
Mentioned in the Episode:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/17/science/elephants-mourning-grief.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku_GUNzXoeQ
Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula
You can find me here:
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88. Legal Troubles for Doulas
A couple of death doulas have recently been challenged on their work. What does that mean for the rest of us?
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87. Poetry on Grief
Thank you for your patience as I had no time for a full episode. But I didn't want to leave you with nothing!
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86. Understanding Hospice
An episode dedicated to just hospice! What is it, what is it not?! Why are so many people scared of the word itself. Let’s dive in.
Mentioned in the episode:
https://theamateursguide.com/2024/03/29/does-morphine-speed-up-death-at-the-end-of-life/
Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula
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85. Dogs Feel Grief Too
We love our furry companions and they love us too. So much so they feel grief as much as we do! How can we support them in their grief? Let’s talk about it!
Mentioned in the episode:
https://www.newsweek.com/dogs-feel-grief-too-heres-how-we-can-help-them-1842564
Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula
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84. Comfort and Connection
I’m always saying we need to take care of ourselves and give ourselves some breaks when we can. Well here are 7 GREAT ideas for some self care and connection.
mentioned in the episode:
https://bemorewithless.com/comfort-and-connection/
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83. Tori on Chronic Disease and Grief
I had a great conversation with my long time friend Tori about her struggles with chronic disease and pain and the grief involved in losing the life you one thought you’d have.
You can find Tori’s awesome merch here: https://fortytwosquirrels.com/
You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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82. Emily on Grief After Divorce
This week a lovely conversation with a fellow death doula, Emily who shared her story of the grief associated with the ending of her marriage. We talk divorce, pet loss, woo-woo and everything in between! (TW: small mention of pet death)
You can find Emily here:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555991639169
You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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81. Death and Money
Everyone’s two most favorite topics!! (Don’t worry no politics here) But unfortunately these go hand in hand. So buckle up buttercup, we’re gonna get some tips on how to handle the green before you’re under the green. See what I did there?
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Crossover: Our Last Meal
This week my dear friend Andrew from Our Last Meal and I are doing a little feed swap. I really love his show and appreciate him and what he's doing and want to share it with all of you. Andrew is a kind and compassionate man who helps people share their stories of grief, love and the meals we share. Please check him out at https://www.ourlastmeal.com. He's on all the socials at @ourlastmealpod
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
80. How To Talk To Someone Who is Dying
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.
You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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79. Grief 2 Hope
I sat down to have a great conversation with another grief specialist, Hope Reger of Grief2Hope. She shares her story of how she turned tragedy into an opportunity to help.
You can find Hope here:
https://www.grief2hopesupport.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Grief2Hope2020/
https://www.instagram.com/grief2hope2020/
You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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78. Anticipated Sudden Death: A Paradox
What happens when an expected death comes suddenly? Was it expected or not? Let's discuss this paradox a bit. Mentioned in the episode:
https://whatsyourgrief.com/the-paradoxical-grief-of-anticipated-sudden-death/
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77. Tony Lynch on Men's Grief
I had an amazing conversation on grief with Tony a professional in Men's Grief! You can find Tony's podcast "Grief, let's talk about it." here: https://www.youtube.com/@griefletstalkaboutit
And you can find more about Tony and his non-profit here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/527361677914845/?mibextid=oMANbw
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-lynch-8035b6173
You can find me here:
https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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76. Overcoming Death Anxiety
We're all a little scared of dying. Heck, I face it all the time and it still scares me! It's normal. But how can we cope with this innate fear?
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Rewind: 32. What is an End of Life Doula Anyway?
Another look back at a prior episode! I say it at the top of every episode. So what is it I do? We'll take a quick break from grief to learn more about this quasi-new profession and what it means.
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Rewind: 31. Grief and Addiction
A look back at a prior episode.
Grief actually plays a big role in recovery from addiction. But can also big a big cause. Let's dive in!
If you need help with addiction please call the National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Mentioned in the episode:
https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/research-studies/addiction-research/grief-and-addiction
https://oxbowacademy.net/educationalarticles/grief_add_recov/
https://whatsyourgrief.com/i-did-not-kill-my-husband/
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
75. Grief; We're Doing it Wrong!
We're going about grief all wrong. What can we do to improve our outlook on love and loss?
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https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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74. Important Conversations
I know, talking about death stinks, but we HAVE to do it!! Why? Let's find out.
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73. Difficult Questions for our Elderly Loved Ones
It's uncomfortable. It's awkward. But we need to have these conversations with our parents and elder loved ones.
Mentioned in the episode: https://theamateursguide.com/2023/11/29/6-uncomfortable-but-necessary-questions-to-ask-your-older-parents/
You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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The White Envelope
A little revisit of my special Christmas episode form last year. It think it bears sharing again.
Rewind: Grief and the Holidays
A look back at my episode from last year. The holidays can amplify our grief. How can we cope with loss during "The most wonderful time of the year"?
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
72. Kari the Music Therapist
I had a great conversation with my dear friend Kari, the music therapist.
Kari O'Briant has been practicing as a board certified music therapist for more than 13 years. She has worked with a variety of clinical populations in that time; currently she supports individuals and families in early intervention and pediatric palliative care. Originally from Virginia, Kari received her bachelor's in music therapy from Radford University and her master's in music therapy from Temple University. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, son, and best dog Reshi.
mentioned in the episode:
https://youtu.be/jbTrbySS3fU?si=jcd4IsoV9OepV1Oq
https://voices.no/index.php/voices/index
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1448567981950429
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
71. Honoring Your Loved Ones
I talk a lot about honoring our loved ones to remember them after they are gone. But what does that look like? What can we do?
Mentioned in the episode: https://whatsyourgrief.com/64-ways-to-honor-deceased-loved-ones/
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
70. Andrew from Our Last Meal
I was so happy to bring Andrew back on for another great conversation. Andrew discusses the loss of his grandmother, her cornbread, and the impact of her on his family.
You can find Andrew and his amazing podcast here: https://www.ourlastmeal.com
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
69. Grief and the Body
Grief can do a number on our minds, but it can affect us physically too! Let's talk about it.
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68. Kami on Pregnancy Loss
I had another beautiful conversation with Kami of the new non profit here in Columbus, Let the Light In, on pregnancy loss. Obviously TW: pregnancy loss and miscarriage.
You can find All the information you want about Let the Light in here: https://www.ltli.org And please note Giving Tuesday is 11/28! We'd love your support to help grow this very needed organization. You can donate right here: https://givebutter.com/l621zz
You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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67. Grief Years Later
What is grief like months or years down the road? How does it change over time? Let's find out!
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Rewind: 21. Dia De Los Muertos
A little rewind for you today, as it felt appropriate to re-air this on the day before dia De Los Muertos! What is Day of the Dead? Let's learn about a beautiful annual celebration honoring those we've lost.
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66. The Sandwich Generation
Are you dealing with aging parents along with children and maybe even grandchildren? Well welcome to the crappiest generation! Let's discuss what it means to be here and what we can do to alleviate some of the stress.
You can find me here:
https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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65. Knowing When it's Time to Say Goodbye to Your Pet
If you're a pet parent eventually you may be facing this decision and it's not always straightforward. But we can at least make an informed decision.
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64. Nicole with Defy The Trend Coaching
I had an AMAZING conversation on grief and faith withe Nicole. She's a burnout coach with a history in ministry. Nicole Havelka:
She is a burnout coach and mindfulness teacher with more than 20 years of experience. She founded the Defy the Trend coaching community to help helpers, caregivers, activists and artists a place to recharge their creativity, focus on what’s important and make time to really, truly rest. Learn more about Nicole and try her free anti-burnout community any time: defythetrend.com/community. mentioned in the episode:
https://www.npr.org/series/169065270/losing-our-religion
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2016/08/24/why-americas-nones-left-religion-behind/
You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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63. Gratitude Without Guilt
Feeling gratitude during grief feels weird, doesn't it? Do you ever feel a little bad about feeling grateful for things when you've suffered a loss? That's perfectly normal and ok!! Let's talk about.
Mentioned in the episode:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2733324/
https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog/gratitude-and-the-brain-what-is-happening
You can find me here:
https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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Bonus Episode: Felicity and the World of Cuddling
Felicity is a professional Cuddler! And in this new world of social distancing, human contact is more precious than ever. Let's hear all about it.
You can find Felicity's podcast here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0VNEwimEff336jFTdRKAmP?si=21b21eeafb44406b
You can find me here:
https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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62. Dr Jaydee Robles
Dr Jaydee tells us all about his relationship with his father and how it lead to his path to becoming a Doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
You can find more on Dr Jaydee and his practice here:
https://freestylehealing.com/
You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula
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61. The Healing Power of Nature
You hear me talk a lot about how I love nature and the outdoors. Studies have shown it can boost your mood! But how?
Mentioned in the episode:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44097-3
https://e360.yale.edu/features/ecopsychology-how-immersion-in-nature-benefits-your-health
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60. Dying at Home
Almost everyone will say they'd rather die at home in their own bed. How feasible is this and what all makes it possible? It's not as simple as you'd think!
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Rewind: What to say (and not say) to someone who is grieving
I wanted to re-post my most popular episode this week!
It's hard to find the right words sometimes, isn't it? How do you talk to someone who is grieving without sticking your foot in your mouth? Let's talk about it!
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/14/smarter-living/what-to-say-and-what-not-to-say-to-someone-whos-grieving.html
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59. Tommy
Tommy, from the Post Humpday Podcast shares his amazing journey through addiction, loss, grief and sobriety, and what life after all this is like.
Check out the PHD podcast!
https://www.instagram.com/posthumpday/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK_iGWnKfHgzfqFojG4Armw
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
58. Angelina
Angelina is no stranger to loss, losing both her grandfather and father to same disease. We talked about love, loss and what it's like to have a big Italian family.
You can find me here:
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57. Collective Grief
What is collective grief? And what can we do about it? Let's find out!
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56. Grief and Anger
Angry about your loss? Totally ok. Feeling a little ragey somtimes? That's ok too!! Anger can be good for us. Let's find out why.
Mentioned in the episode:
https://whatsyourgrief.com/anger-in-grief-makes-you-angry/
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
55. Bekah - The Yooman Podcast
Bekah of The Yooman Podcast and I had a beautiful conversation about the sudden death of a dear friend and delaying grief.
Definitely check out The Yooman Podcast! https://yoomanpodcast.podbean.com/
You can find me here:
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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
54. Pamela
TW: There are mentions of suicide in this episode.
I sat down and had a lovely conversation with a beautiful soul who endured SO much. We discussed broke families, abusive relationships, sibling loss and coming out on the other side.
You can find Pamela's book here: https://a.co/d/5suknSd And check out Pamela's website: http://hypnobreakthrough.com/
You can find me here:
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53. Healing from Grief
Stop trying to heal your grief! Wait, what?
Mentioned in the episode: https://whatsyourgrief.com/stop-trying-to-heal-from-grief/
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52. Shared Death Experiences and Grief
This week we're diving into the interesting phenomenon of shared death experiences and how they impact grief.
Mentioned in the episode:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33813876/
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2014/12/us/shared-death/#:~:text=Symptoms%20of%20a%20near%2Ddeath,bed%20coincidences%2C%E2%80%9D%20researchers%20say
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51. Comfort and Grief
We all seek comfort, it's instinct. But can we have too much? Let's find out!
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50. Megan on the Loss of a Stepchild
Another subject under the giant umbrella of disenfranchised grief. Megan talks about the traumatic and sudden loss of her stepchild, the painful stereotyping of stepmothers, and learning to cope with PTSD. I cannot thank Megan enough for sharing her story.
Mentioned in the episode: check out our good friends at It's All Been Done Presents https://www.iabdpresents.com/radio-hour-podcast
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