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/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

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.pdf

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

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/nikkithedeathdoula⁠

You can find me here:

https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula

Go 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

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.

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

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

"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

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

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

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