The Art of Ritual: Finding Solace and Connection in Personal Ceremonies

What this episode covers

In this episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast, our host Jennifer sits down with Megan Sheldon, the CEO and founder of Be Ceremonial to talk about Megan's journey with recurrent pregnancy loss and grief, which ultimately inspired her to create the Be Ceremonial app. As the conversation unfolds, Megan highlights the significance of marking life's significant moments, a sentiment that resonates deeply with Jennifer. Together, they explore the innate human inclination towards ceremony, reflecting on the ways in which rituals enrich our lives and offer comfort in times of need. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that celebrates the human spirit and the transformative power of ceremony. Tune in now! Key Topics: -Celebrate life's moments uniquely with loved ones. -Nurturing healing through meaningful traditions. -Crafting cherished moments that honor your journey. -Embracing tradition while adapting to modernity. -Cultivating self-care habits for a balanced life. Quotes From The Episode: So many of us are scared to bring that grief to the surface. - Megan Sheldon And that's really what grief is. It's just the closing of a chapter. - Jennifer Muldowney Timestamp: [00:00] Podcast Intro [00:35] Megan discussed her personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss and grief, leading to the creation of an app called Be ceremonial. [3:19] Megan described how the pandemic prompted them to consolidate their knowledge of creating ceremonies into an accessible platform. [06:12] Megan explained how they structured their app around the traditional rite of passage. [10:57] Jennifer reflects on the importance of marking significant life moments. [13:06] Jennifer and Megan emphasizes that humans are inherently ceremonial beings. [14:52] Megan recounts a touching story of her father's improvisation of a meaningful ritual during a lunch gathering for a terminally ill friend. [17:46] Jennifer shares her experience of celebrating her 40th birthday in Ireland with friends. [20:19] Megan reflects on Maya Angelou's sentiment about the lasting impact of emotions over words or actions. [24:16] Megan discusses the inception of their app during the early days of the pandemic. [30:11] Outro Connect with Megan Sheldon LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/megansheldon Website - beceremonial.com - seekingceremony.com Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper: Facebook Page - Muldowney Memorials [https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/]: https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/ Facebook Page - Rainbow Bridge Memorials [https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcom]: https://www.facebook.com/rainbowbridgememorialsdotcom Instagram - @muldowneymemorials [https://www.instagram.com/muldowneymemorials/] & @jennifermuldowney [https://www.instagram.com/jennifermuldowney/] Twitter - @TheGlamReaper [https://twitter.com/TheGlamReaper] Email us here: [email protected] Website: http://www.theglamreaper.com/