Episode 41- Herdyne Mercier and Redefining Grief

Welcome to Soul Chat with your host Ebony M. Tutora. A podcast dedicated to diving beneath the surface level conversations... and going into the depths of the soul. Today I had the honor of interviewing the amazing Chief Grief Crusader, Herdyne Mercier. In this episode we speak about grief, and how many times we may not even recognize that we are experiencing grief. It may be grief induced by the loss of a job, a lifestyle, a child, a partner, and so many other ways. Herdyne truly shows up in her power, and knowing of redefining the way we processing emotions. Intellectual intelligence is one thing, but your emotional intelligence is everything.  More about her: I believe that happiness and sadness exist in a delicate balance. The goal is to not allow our unhappiness to overtake the good times, the successes and the laughter and joys in order to maintain our emotional well-being. Dealing with grief has piqued my interest since I was a little girl. I remember attending funerals with my father and wondering, “why do people die?” “why do people cry?” “How can we overcome death?” existential questions that my six-year-old self could not answer. As an adult, however, it dawned on me one day that there is a way to defeat death. It is by living life: fully and intentionally. It is by recognizing that every moment we have breath in our lungs is a gift from God. It is by preparing for tomorrow without fearing any curveballs that may be thrown our way. Herdyne Mercier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Grief Coach, retreat facilitator, and transformational speaker. She is also the host of the “Redefining Grief” podcast. Herdyne’s life calling is to create non-judgmental spaces for broken hearts to heal and purposeful living restored. Alongside her husband and best friend, Dr. Jameson Mercier, they own and operate Mercier Wellness and Consulting. They use their expertise and experience to help individuals, couples, and families deal with the heartbreak and unresolved grief that lead to unhealthy coping skills. Find her website here: https://herdynemercier.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdynemercier/