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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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Recent Guests

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
Sharon Laflamme
Creator and founder of Creating Serenity Now, expert in somatic experiencing and healing.
Creating Serenity Now
Episode: 136. Somatic Experiencing with Sharon Laflamme
Cortland Mullins
Founder of The Grief Club, a certified yoga instructor specializing in somatic and grief trauma facilitation
The Grief Club
Episode: 135. The Grief Club
Sean Muzzy
Executive director of Grief Cycles, a non-profit helping men cope with grief through cycling
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Episode: 134. Sean Muzzy of Grief Cycles.org
Jeff Pearson
Business owner, author, speaker, TV host, and nonprofit director
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Episode: 133. Jeff Pearson of Invisible Condition
Edy Nathan
Survivor, sex therapist, and psychotherapist
Writer for Psychology Today
Episode: 129. Sexual Grief with Edy Nathan

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Nikki Smith
Host of Good Grief, an end-of-life doula and grief coach, Nikki's engaging style combines compassion and humor to discuss complex topics related to death and grief. She strives to normalize conversations around these subjects while providing valuable insights and support.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • 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
    Canadaa month 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 States2 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 States2 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 States3 months ago
  • We need more of this

    In a time/culture so afraid to talk about death, it’s so refreshing to find a space like this where grief is discussed with honesty and compassion 🩵

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ssbean22
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the blend of compassion and humor when discussing grief, making a typically heavy subject more approachable.
Many find the content helpful and insightful, providing support during their personal grief journeys.
The podcast is praised for normalizing conversations around death, fostering a sense of community and understanding among listeners.

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140. Human First: Rethinking Grief and Work with Faith Clarke
Q: How can we support people who have a job but are also navigating grief?
We should create environments where emotions can be expressed without judgment and offer flexible systems that honor each individual's grief journey.
138. Love, Loss, and Legacy Bill Robertson on AIDS, Spirituality, and Storytelling
Q: What advice would you give to somebody who might have experienced four or five losses in a row?
The best advice is to not let anyone tell you how long you should grieve and to embrace it while understanding that death is part of a cycle.
139. Stigmatized Grief, Miscarriage, and the Sacred Work of Dying; A Conversation with Emily Hill
Q: You had a personal story of loss. If you are comfortable sharing that with me.
I experienced a miscarriage after my husband's vasectomy, which complicated my grief due to the layered emotions of loss and questioning my faith.
139. Stigmatized Grief, Miscarriage, and the Sacred Work of Dying; A Conversation with Emily Hill
Q: What drew you to this line of work?
I've been comfortable with end of life since I was little after helping care for my grandfather during his last days, which inspired my career in hospice care.
134. Sean Muzzy of Grief Cycles.org
Q: What advice would you give to someone who has lost a child or someone close?
Accept that you can't go back; focus on what's the next best step and honor your feelings.

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2. Emily Hill
3. Bill Robertson
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5. Sharon Laflamme
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