On this episode of Deathly Honest, Kelli reflects on the emotional terrain of “bird launching”—her tender term for the experience of raising children and sending them into the world. She shares her own story of transitioning from active motherhood to the quieter role of observer, and the unexpected grief that comes with it. This is a deeply honest conversation about letting go, holding on, and the evolving identity of motherhood.

Deathly Honest is an invitation to explore the complexities of aging, dying, death and grief. Join Kelli Lyles, grief counselor, gerontologist, and certified death midwife, as she gently (and sometimes hilariously) holds space through every experience.

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Yoga for Grief is a free video series from Kelli Lyles Grief Guide designed to help your nervous system achieve rest and relaxation.

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Grief doesn’t only show up after a death—it can live with us for a lifetime when we've been shaped by a narcissistic parent. In this episode of Deathly Honest, Kelli Lyles explores the deep, often invisible grief that comes from having a mother who could never truly see, love, or nurture you. She discusses what this kind of loss feels like, how it impacts our sense of self, and what healing might look like when there's no apology or closure. If you’ve ever felt alone in mourning a relationship that others don’t understand, this conversation is for you.

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Visit https://kellilyles.com to learn more about grief guidance with Kelli Lyles.

Yoga for Grief is a free video series from Kelli Lyles Grief Guide designed to help your nervous system achieve rest and relaxation.

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On this episode of Deathly Honest, Kelli talks about life, lately, and the new projects she has coming down the line. She touches on "bird launching," motherhood and postpartum grief, and daughters of narcissistic mothers.

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Kelli is joined by her first guest, Leanna, who gets deathly honest about losing her dad to cancer. 

Deathly Honest is an invitation to explore the complexities of aging, dying, death and grief. Join Kelli Lyles, grief counselor, gerontologist and certified death midwife, as she gently (and sometimes hilariously) holds space through every experience.

Visit https://kellilyles.com to learn more about grief guidance with Kelli Lyles.

Yoga for Grief is a free video series from Kelli Lyles Grief Guide designed to help your nervous system achieve rest and relaxation.

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Meet your host, Kelli Lyles — grief counselor, gerontologist, and certified death midwife—as she embarks on a deeply personal journey that was always within her. In this debut episode, Kelli shares the inspiration behind Deathly Honest and her mission to create open, unfiltered conversations about death, dying, grief, and aging. Her goal is simple: to bring honesty, compassion, and a little levity to the topics we so often avoid.

Deathly Honest is an invitation to explore the complexities of aging, dying, death and grief. Join Kelli Lyles, grief counselor, gerontologist and certified death midwife, as she gently (and sometimes hilariously) holds space through every experience.

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Here's what to expect from Kelli Lyles – grief counselor, gerontologist, certified death midwife, and the host of Deathly Honest!

Deathly Honest is an invitation to explore the complexities of aging, dying, death and grief. Join Kelli Lyles, grief counselor, gerontologist and certified death midwife, as she gently (and sometimes hilariously) holds space through every experience.

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