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Slowing Down, Honoring Grief, Finding Rest
Holidays can be tender when the world expects sparkle and your heart feels heavy. In this episode, I begin with warm Thanksgiving wishes and then get honest about why December needs to be slower: to protect our energy, honor real limits, and let grief breathe without apology.
Instead of pushing through, we talk about what easing up actually looks like—fewer commitments, simpler routines, and permission to choose rest over perfection.
I share why nervous system care matters when you’re carrying loss, and how small comforts offer real relief. Think weighted blankets, a hot drink, a walk outside, a few minutes watching kids play, or a favorite comedian to coax a laugh. These aren’t distractions; they’re grounding tools that tell your body it’s safe to soften.
We also explore the myths that keep people stuck—the idea that grief has a deadline, that other people get to judge your pace, or that you must keep producing like nothing happened. You don’t. Your timeline is yours.
Looking ahead, I announce a lighter release schedule in December and a return for season two in January.
This community is building a healthier culture around loss—one honest conversation at a time.
If you’re grieving, I’m holding space for you. If someone you love is hurting, we have discussed ways to show up: bring something warm, handle a chore, sit in quiet company, and ask what would help today.
Subscribe to stay close as we continue this work, share this episode with someone who needs gentle support, and leave a review to help more people find tools for hard seasons. Your presence here matters.
I am here for you.
Frances, The Caring Death Doula.
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By FrancesHolidays can be tender when the world expects sparkle and your heart feels heavy. In this episode, I begin with warm Thanksgiving wishes and then get honest about why December needs to be slower: to protect our energy, honor real limits, and let grief breathe without apology.
Instead of pushing through, we talk about what easing up actually looks like—fewer commitments, simpler routines, and permission to choose rest over perfection.
I share why nervous system care matters when you’re carrying loss, and how small comforts offer real relief. Think weighted blankets, a hot drink, a walk outside, a few minutes watching kids play, or a favorite comedian to coax a laugh. These aren’t distractions; they’re grounding tools that tell your body it’s safe to soften.
We also explore the myths that keep people stuck—the idea that grief has a deadline, that other people get to judge your pace, or that you must keep producing like nothing happened. You don’t. Your timeline is yours.
Looking ahead, I announce a lighter release schedule in December and a return for season two in January.
This community is building a healthier culture around loss—one honest conversation at a time.
If you’re grieving, I’m holding space for you. If someone you love is hurting, we have discussed ways to show up: bring something warm, handle a chore, sit in quiet company, and ask what would help today.
Subscribe to stay close as we continue this work, share this episode with someone who needs gentle support, and leave a review to help more people find tools for hard seasons. Your presence here matters.
I am here for you.
Frances, The Caring Death Doula.
Click here to send me a text. I would love to hear from you your thoughts on this episode.
Sign up for my newsletter, ask questions, and get responses via Email: [email protected]
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