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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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Jennifer Landon
Certified grief educator and coach of Your Grief Matters
Your Grief Matters
Episode: 153. “Your Grief Matters”: Why There’s No Timeline for Grief with Jennifer Landon
Toni Akin
Public sector professional with over 20 years of experience advocating for education and mental health support, and a community advocate for affordable housing.
TerraCorps
Episode: 147. Resilience & Opportunity: How Community Support Shapes Lives: A Conversation with Toni Akin
Kelly Kirk
High school nutrition and wellness teacher, IFBB bodybuilding pro, and founder of 222Muscle, The Sofia Graham Foundation.
222Muscle, The Sofia Graham Foundation
Episode: 146. Building Strength After Loss: How Fitness Helped Kelly Kirk Transform Grief into Purpose
Diane Carbo
Registered nurse with over 50 years of experience in caregiving and grief support.
Caregiver Relief
Episode: 145. From Nurse to Grief Guide: Diane Carbo on Turning Loss into Caregiver Support
Jeff Loving
Author of 'Holding On to the Light', sharing his journey of loss and healing through the experiences of miscarriage.
Episode: 144. The Forgotten Grief: How Men Experience Miscarriage with J.S. Loving
Faith Clarke
Coach helping organizations prioritize human-centered work environments
faithclarke.com
Episode: 140. Human First: Rethinking Grief and Work with Faith Clarke
Emily Hill
Hospice social worker and chaplain, author, and public speaker
Episode: 139. Stigmatized Grief, Miscarriage, and the Sacred Work of Dying; A Conversation with Emily Hill
Bill Robertson
A writer from Boston, currently living in LA, who has lost many close friends and family members.
Episode: 138. Love, Loss, and Legacy Bill Robertson on AIDS, Spirituality, and Storytelling
Angie Vancise
An author and survivor of grief.
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Episode: 137. Author Angie (A.D) Vancise on compound grief

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Nikki Smith
Nikki is an end-of-life doula and grief coach, dedicated to addressing the complexities of grief and loss with compassion and humor. Her work focuses on helping individuals navigate their feelings around death and support others in their grief journey.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • A Must Listen

    If you are not already listening to Nikki, what are you doing? This podcast is so important for all walks of life - to navigate the complexities of life after death, grief, and how we as humans can continue to grow and support one another during one of the most difficult seasons in anyone’s life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    J.S.Loving
    United States4 months ago
  • A safe space!

    I was honored to be a guest on Nikki’s podcast, and her compassion made it such a meaningful experience. She has a beautiful gift for guiding people through their grief journeys and holding space for stories that truly matter.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angdv123
    Canada6 months ago
  • Laughing So Hard I’m Crying

    This podcast makes the grieving process easy and relatable, yes we will all loose our grandparents but after the funeral fades you sort of fade with it. This podcast keeps our loved ones memory alive. I enjoy listening, and sometimes i laugh while crying

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miss Graham
    United States7 months ago
  • Unexpected delight

    A show about grief that isn’t just sorrow? Yes, please! Nikki has a great way of making death and grief approachable and relatable but not miserable. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beckymollenkamp
    United States7 months ago
  • Super helpful and insightful

    Grief is such a beast and it affects each of us differently. And we can grieve so many things (often things other people don’t understand). I love how expansive and supportive this show is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HLVP
    United States9 months ago

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Feedback highlights the importance of the actionable insights shared during episodes, with many finding comfort and guidance through the shared stories.
Listeners appreciate the open and compassionate discussions surrounding grief, often commending the host for her humor and relatability in addressing difficult subjects.
Some mention a desire for more focused episodes on specific grief-related topics, indicating a listener base keen on depth in certain areas.
Many express gratitude for the supportive environment created, noting that it helps normalize conversations about death and loss in a culture that often avoids them.

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154. Demystifying Hospice Care: How Caring House Supports Dying with Dignity and Compassion
Q: If you could shout out anything to the world right now to demystify or break a myth about hospice in general, what is that one thing?
Hospice is not dark and scary; it's an opportunity for some of the best memories of life to happen.
154. Demystifying Hospice Care: How Caring House Supports Dying with Dignity and Compassion
Q: What got each of you involved in this?
Both guests shared personal stories of loss during COVID, leading them to pursue work as Death Doulas and engage in hospice care.
147. Resilience & Opportunity: How Community Support Shapes Lives: A Conversation with Toni Akin
Q: Do you fear death?
I don't fear death at all. It's a part of life, and it's God's plan for me.
147. Resilience & Opportunity: How Community Support Shapes Lives: A Conversation with Toni Akin
Q: Do you think lack of resources and a lack of ability to find an affordable home for people creates its own form of grief?
Yes, there is a grief of economic insecurity that affects many people today.
147. Resilience & Opportunity: How Community Support Shapes Lives: A Conversation with Toni Akin
Q: Do you feel like, you know, with the loss of your nephew at such a young age from suicide, did you experience a lot of that?
Yes, in my immediate family, we no longer talk about it, and I've felt the pain of that silence.

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2. Toni Akin
3. Kelly Kirk
4. Diane Carbo
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8. Bill Robertson

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