Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula

Mar 11 2025 142 ep. 25 mins 12
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Demystifying and destigmatizing grief with compassion and humor. We'll dive into all the ins and outs of grief and loss and meet some guests along the way. If you like Terrible, Thanks for Asking or We Can Do Hard Things, you'll love Good Grief.

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121. Caregiver Warrior Susanne White

Mar 11 2025 38 mins  
To wrap up season 4 I had an amazing conversation with Susanne White, the Caregiver Warrior! We break down caregiving, our own mistakes and lessons we’ve learned and some peeks ay my own vulnerability!You can find Susanne here:https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/https://www.amazon.com/Self-Care-Caregivers-Practical-Guide-Caring/dp/1507218397/ref=asc_df_1507218397/?tag=hyprod-20&

120. When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

Mar 04 2025 12 mins  
A little break today from the usual format to discuss the poem "When tomorrow starts without me" by David Romano.Always remember, your grief is yours!Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGo to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with Bet

119. Who Will Speak For You?

Feb 25 2025 25 mins  
It’s my hill to die on. Get those forms DONE. Buy why? Why is this so important?Mentioned in the episode: https://www.ohiohealth.com/siteassets/about-us/health-ministry/ohio-advance-directives2.pdfSupport me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGo to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% o

118. Simple Escapes

Feb 18 2025 19 mins  
It’s so easy to get stuck in grief, in routine, in caregiving, or just living, and it’s not always feasible to take a vacation or even get away for a day. So how can we escape even if just for a moment?Support me on Patreon!⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGo tohttps://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for

117. Jen Blalock - Death Doula

Feb 11 2025 38 mins  
I had a lovely conversation with fellow death doula, Jenn Blalock all about our work, fear and strength in working so near death. You can find Jen here: https://www.deathdoulacincinnati.com/ Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off yo

116. Grief Archetypes

Feb 04 2025 18 mins  
Grief is deeply personal, but have you ever noticed patterns in the way people experience and express it? Enter the world of grief archetypes—universal roles we often step into during times of loss. These archetypes help us understand our own grief and the grief of those around us. In today’s episode, we’ll explore these archetypes, what they reveal about our coping styles, a

115. Medical Aid in Dying

Jan 28 2025 49 mins  
In this episode of Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula, I sat down with Lisa Vigil Shattinger from Ohio End of Life Options to unpack the facts and misconceptions surrounding Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD). Lisa shares her expertise and passion for empowering individuals to make informed choices about their end-of-life journey. This is a must-listen for caregivers, advocates, and an

114. Celebrity Deaths

Jan 21 2025 18 mins  
"Why are you so sad, you’ve never met them!” It’s perfectly normal and valid to mourn a celebrity! You’re not alone. Let’s talk about it. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp a

Bonus Rewind: Grief after Natural Disasters

Jan 20 2025 27 mins  
I wanted to send some love out to LA this week and recognize the collective grief being shared by all those affected by the wild fires. Please know you are seen and you are loved. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://betterhelp.com/nikkithedeathdoula for 10% off your first m

Rewind: 80. How to Talk to Someone Who is Dying

Jan 14 2025 27 mins  
A look back on what is now my most downloaded episode! I am often asked “what do I say to them?!” when a loved one is dying. Or “can they hear me?” Let’s find out the answers to these and other questions about approaching someone who is dying. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula