134: Good Grief

Have you ever experienced a loss that left you feeling like you were grieving? In this episode of Your Divorce Planner, we talk with end-of-life doula and grief coach Nikki Smith about the similarities between grief and divorce. Nikki shares her personal story of becoming a grief coach and emphasizes the importance of recognizing grief in all forms of loss. The conversation covers topics such as the stigma around death and grief, the role of a death doula, and the importance of acknowledging milestone moments and holidays when grieving. This episode provides valuable insights into the complex and often misunderstood experience of grief, and offers practical advice for those navigating it in their own lives. Nikki Smith is a compassionate and dignified professional, serves as an end-of-life doula and grief coach. She offers invaluable comfort, guidance, and support to individuals approaching the end of their lives and their loved ones, regardless of their backgrounds and circumstances. Here are the talking points that we’ve covered: Acknowledging and honoring your emotions. Understanding that grief is a natural response to loss and allows yourself to experience a wide range of emotions without judgment. The importance of recognizing milestone moments and holidays when grieving and the need to give oneself grace and not pretend that these moments aren't coming. The role and responsibilities of a death doula, and how it's important to find meaning and purpose in life after a major loss. Recognizing grief in all forms of loss, not just death. Connect with Nikki Smith: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Nikki’s Podcast, Good Grief https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikkideathdoula Visit Heidi Bee’s Social Pages Website: yourdivorceplannerhub.com Instagram: instagram.com/yourdivorceplanner/ Linktree: linktr.ee/YourDivorcePlanner LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/heidibeeyourdivorceplanner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.