In this episode, they chat about:

• why grief is a universal human experience and nothing to be ashamed of

• the difference between therapy and grief mentorship

• how somatic or body-based practices can help process stuck emotions

• the biggest misconceptions people have about grief

• why feeling your emotions will not trap you, but avoiding them might

• the importance of having your grief witnessed

• how to identify a safe person to share your emotions with

Resources + Links:

Learn more about Desiree and her work. Visit her website at www.desireedoucet.com

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Download "Understanding Grief: 12 Essential Insights" here: www.desireedoucet.com/understanding_grief

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Show Notes:

In this episode, Sara speaks with Desiree Doucet, a grief mentor and coach based near Atlanta, who helps people take actionable steps to move forward after loss. Desiree shares how her own experiences with sudden and long-term parental loss, job loss, and divorce shaped her work, and explains how grief mentorship differs from therapy through education, forward-focused support, somatic movement techniques, and a secular "bring your own belief system" approach. She addresses stigma and fear around grief, emphasizing that healing is helped when grief is witnessed, and advises finding a safe person who listens without "should" statements or trying to fix.

Desiree Doucet is a grief mentor and coach who helps individuals take actionable steps toward healing after loss. Drawing from her own experiences with different forms of grief, she guides clients in understanding their unique journey and finding a path forward that aligns with their beliefs and needs. She offers 60-day support, occasional groups, remote or in-person sessions, and a free grief insights download.

00:00 Welcome to the Show

01:18 Meet Desiree Doucet

02:30 Her Grief Story

03:35 Therapy vs Mentorship

05:13 Somatic Grief Work

06:43 Grief Misconceptions

08:01 Find Safe Support

09:02 Work With Desiree