Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula
Episodes
68. Kami on Pregnancy Loss
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had another beautiful conversation with Kami of the new non profit here in Columbus, Let the Light In, on pregnancy loss. Obviously TW: pregnancy lo...
67. Grief Years Later
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is grief like months or years down the road? How does it change over time? Let's find out! You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithed...
Rewind: 21. Dia De Los Muertos
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A little rewind for you today, as it felt appropriate to re-air this on the day before dia De Los Muertos! What is Day of the Dead? Let's learn ...
66. The Sandwich Generation
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you dealing with aging parents along with children and maybe even grandchildren? Well welcome to the crappiest generation! Let's discuss what ...
65. Knowing When it's Time to Say Goodbye to Your Pet
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a pet parent eventually you may be facing this decision and it's not always straightforward. But we can at least make an informed de...
64. Nicole with Defy The Trend Coaching
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had an AMAZING conversation on grief and faith withe Nicole. She's a burnout coach with a history in ministry. Nicole Havelka: She is a burnout ...
63. Gratitude Without Guilt
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling gratitude during grief feels weird, doesn't it? Do you ever feel a little bad about feeling grateful for things when you've suffered a...
Bonus Episode: Felicity and the World of Cuddling
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Felicity is a professional Cuddler! And in this new world of social distancing, human contact is more precious than ever. Let's hear all about it....
62. Dr Jaydee Robles
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jaydee tells us all about his relationship with his father and how it lead to his path to becoming a Doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Y...
61. The Healing Power of Nature
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You hear me talk a lot about how I love nature and the outdoors. Studies have shown it can boost your mood! But how? Mentioned in the episode: https:/...
60. Dying at Home
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost everyone will say they'd rather die at home in their own bed. How feasible is this and what all makes it possible? It's not as simple a...
Rewind: What to say (and not say) to someone who is grieving
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to re-post my most popular episode this week! It's hard to find the right words sometimes, isn't it? How do you talk to someone wh...
59. Tommy
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tommy, from the Post Humpday Podcast shares his amazing journey through addiction, loss, grief and sobriety, and what life after all this is like. Che...
58. Angelina
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angelina is no stranger to loss, losing both her grandfather and father to same disease. We talked about love, loss and what it's like to have a b...
57. Collective Grief
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is collective grief? And what can we do about it? Let's find out! You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go to https://be...
56. Grief and Anger
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Angry about your loss? Totally ok. Feeling a little ragey somtimes? That's ok too!! Anger can be good for us. Let's find out why. Mentioned...
55. Bekah - The Yooman Podcast
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bekah of The Yooman Podcast and I had a beautiful conversation about the sudden death of a dear friend and delaying grief. Definitely check out The Y...
54. Pamela
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TW: There are mentions of suicide in this episode. I sat down and had a lovely conversation with a beautiful soul who endured SO much. We discussed br...
53. Healing from Grief
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stop trying to heal your grief! Wait, what? Mentioned in the episode: https://whatsyourgrief.com/stop-trying-to-heal-from-grief/ You can find me her...
52. Shared Death Experiences and Grief
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're diving into the interesting phenomenon of shared death experiences and how they impact grief. Mentioned in the episode: https://p...
51. Comfort and Grief
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all seek comfort, it's instinct. But can we have too much? Let's find out! You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Go t...
50. Megan on the Loss of a Stepchild
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another subject under the giant umbrella of disenfranchised grief. Megan talks about the traumatic and sudden loss of her stepchild, the painful stere...
49. Myths About Death and Dying
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes some knowledge about scary things can make them less scary and take the sting out of grief. So let's look at some common myths about dyi...
Rewind - Disenfranchised Grief
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry!!! I don't have a new episode this week so here is one of my faves back from my early days. You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkit...
48. Making Your Grief Plan
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Failure to plan is planning to fail. Getting a plan in place for those bad days can really lessen the blow. Let's make our plan! Mentioned in the ...
47. Denial and Acceptance
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Denial=bad, acceptance=good. Right? Well not really. Let's see why. Mentioned in the episode: https://inelda.org/acceptance-denial-and-related-re...
46. Supporting Someone With Terminal Illness
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A terminal diagnosis can be terrifying, and a lot of emotions flying all over the place. How can you support someone who is facing this scary new futu...
45. Emotional Pain
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody huuuuuurts, sometimes.... emotional pain is real. And it SUCKS. But why do we hurt? And what can we do about it? Go to https://betterhelp....
44b. The Woman and The Falcon
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus episode for Mother's Day. A story by Susan Morrell from her book On Falcon Wings. You can get your copy of Susan's book here: https://...
44. Interview with Noah Mussay
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Noah is a young man living with Spina bifida. I had a very lovely conversation with him on the challenges of making keeping friends with a disability,...
43. Grief in the Elderly
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another one to put in the umbrella of disenfranchised grief, grief in the elderly is often glossed over, but can be the most devastating. What is it a...
42. Grief Assumptions
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Assumptions on grief can make grieving even harder. Let's talk about why and what we can do about it! Mentioned in the episode: https://whatsyourg...
41. Conversation With Josie On The Loss of Her Son
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TW: child loss I sat down to talk with Josie on the loss of her son, Rhett who died at the age of 3 after a battle with undiagnosed neurological probl...
40. The Memory Collective
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had the most amazing chat with Kara Long, found of The Memory Collective. You can find Kara here: https://thememorycollectiveco.com And you can fi...
39. Compound Grief
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"When it rains it pours." "Things always happen in threes." When the hits just keep on comin' it can feel unbearable. So what ...
38. Andrew with Our Last Meal Podcast
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great conversation with Andrew from the Our Last Meal podcast. It was nice to talk with someone else who is passionate about destigmatizing gr...
37. The Six Central Needs of Mourning
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I've said it again and again, we need to face our grief. We need to mourn. This list says it all, but as always your grief is your own and...
36. Grief and AI
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So I'm jumping on the bandwagon here to see what chat GPT has to say about grief and grieving. I was quite surprised with the results! You can f...
Bonus Episode; Pinocchio and Memorials
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just a quickie on Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and Memorials. *THIS CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE* Where to find me: https://linktr.ee/nikk...
35. The Stages of Grief
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yes we're diving in to those (in)famous staged of grief from the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross in her book "On Death and Dying." And yes, I am biased!&n...
34. After Life (The Netflix Series)
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This was one of the most honest and beautiful portrayals of grief I have seen. I cannot recommend this series enough!! https://www.netflix.com/t...
33. Chat with Jennifer Landon of Your Grief Matters
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had a lovely chat with the lady behind the facebook support group "your Grief Matters". If you'd like to see the video of our conversation you...
32. What is an End of Life Doula anyway?
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I say it at the top of every episode. So what is it I do? We'll take a quick break from grief to learn more about this quasi-new professio...
31. Grief and Addiction
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grief actually plays a big role in recovery from addiction. But can also big a big cause. Let's dive in! If you need help with addiction p...
30. Sociocultural Influences on Bereavement and Other Big Fancy Words
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come hear me stammer out big fancy words that explain why we grieve the way we do. What are our differences and what do we all have in common? M...
29. Ambiguous Grief
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's pretty similar to Anticipatory Grief, but it's its own beast. What it is and how do we deal with it? Mentioned in the episode: https://what...
28. Grief in the Workplace
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the workplace while grieving presents so many challenges. And how can you help a co-worker who suffered a recent loss? All that...
27. Sexual Bereavement
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're going there! Yes, this is a thing and it's real and just as painful as any other form of grief. You can find me here https://www.nikkithe...
26. A New Year!
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new year is here. What do you have planned? You can find me here https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.comand here https://www.instagram.com/n...
The White Envelope
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just a little story I'd like to share with you that has sat in my heart for years. You can find me here https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.comand here ht...
Story Time: The Lamp
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An intriguing story that's made it's rounds on the internet that I wanted to share with you tonight. Original story here: https://www.reddit.com...
25. Roadblocks, Red Tape, and Grief; Oh My!
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ugh. Is there anything worse than bureaucracy? Well, try navigating it while grieving. Let's look at what to expect so maybe we can ...
24. Grief and the Holidays
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Holidays are hard already. Drop a big ol' pile of grief on top of that and it can be unbearable. How do we get through this time of ye...
23. Parasocial Relationships and Grief
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So what does it mean to grieve someone who doesn't even know you? And is it ok to grieve a celebrity's passing? Of course!! Let's ta...
22. Why Does Grief Feel So....BIG?
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grief can feel so overwhelming. But why? You can find me here https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.comand here https://www.instagram.com/nikkithedeath...
21. Dia De Los Muertos
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is Day of the Dead? Let's learn about a beautiful annual celebration honoring those we've lost. You can find me here https://www.nikkithed...
20. How To Process Your Grief
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finally! I keep telling everyone you need to process your grief. Well now we can work on how. You can find me here https://www.nikk...
19. Letter From My Heart to My Brain
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A poem. My Rachel McKibbens You can find me here https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.comand here https://www.instagram.com/nikkithedeathdoula Suppor...
18. 5 Death Rituals From Around the World
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rituals for our dead can be a beautiful way to grieve. Let's learn about some amazing rituals from around the world. Mentioned in the episode: h...
17. Grief After Natural Disasters
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hurricane Ian just devastated a big chunk of the west coast of Florida. Thousands of lives have been ruined. How do we cope as a nation? M...
16. 7 Signs You're not Dealing With Your Grief
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you coping well with your grief? Maybe, maybe not. Let's talk about 7 warning signs that maybe you need to process your grief. Mention...
15. Suicide Prevention
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode we look at warning signs and how to help someone who may be considering ending their life. If this subjec...
14. Grief Vs. Depression
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference and how are they treated? The answer might surprise you! Or not. Let's talk about it! Mentioned in the episode...
13. Anticipatory Grief
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-grieving, as I call it. What is is, what to expect and what to do about it. Mentioned in the episode: https://www.verywellhealth.com/underst...
12. Post Hike Depression
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a little self-serving but let's talk about the grief felt after a big life event. Because I'm absolutely feelin' it right now. Mentioned in...
11. Grief and the DSM
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is grief a mental disorder or just a part of being human? I have feelings on this one. Big feelings. Mentioned in the episode: https://www.psych...
10. Fear of Forgetting
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler alert: you won't forget the ones you love when they're gone. Mentioned in the episode: https://www.amazon.com/Bearing-Unbearable-Love-H...
9. Grief Versus Mourning
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What's the difference? Let's find out! Mentioned in the episode: https://theamateursguide.com/sitting-shiva-and-los-nueve-dias/ https://theamat...
8. Survivors Guilt
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is survivors Guilt and how can we work through it? Let's find out! You can find me here https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.comand here https://...
7. Sibling Grief
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Siblings are often referred to as "The Forgotten Mourners". It's a complicated grief that unfortunately many of us share. Mentioned in the episo...
6. Pet Loss
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Losing a beloved pet is no small grief. In some ways it's harder than human loss. But either way it's grief and it's a hard one. Mentioned...
5. Am I Crazy?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever asked yourself. "Self, am I crazy?" Guess what? You're not. Let's find out why. Article mentioned: https://www.heart.o...
4. Disenfranchised Grief
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dis-a-whut? Let's look at some "unconventional" grief, shall we? Because any grief is grief. And it's ok! You can find me here http...
1. An Introduction
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just thought I'd introduce myself! You can find me in these places: https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nikkithedeathdoula/&...
2. What to say (and not say) to someone who is grieving
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to find the right words sometimes, isn't it? How do you talk to someone who is grieving without sticking your foot in your mouth? &nbs...
3. How to Talk to Children About Grief
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we talk to kids about grief? Let's find out. Mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Cat-Eat-Eyeballs-Questions/dp/0393652...
Good Grief Trailer
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a trailer. Which is odd since it goes in front of everything.... You can find me at www.nikkithedeathdoula.com