Podcast
Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula
Hosted by Nikki Smith; Death Doula, Grief Coach, Podcaster, Nature lover · EN
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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155. The Motherless Mother: Navigating Grief in Corporate Culture with Sarah Kagan
Feb 2500:39:56Tap to summarizeContent warning: Some cursing.What happens when you lose your mother… and still have to show up to work on Monday?In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Sarah Kagan of Keriah Coaching to talk about something we do not address nearly enough: grief in the workplace. Together, we explore how losing our mothers shaped not only our personal lives, but also how we experienced professional environments during one of the most vulnerable seasons of our lives.You can find Sarah here: https://www.keriahcoaching.com/Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoulaYou can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
Transcribe →154. Demystifying Hospice Care: How Caring House Supports Dying with Dignity and Compassion
Feb 1800:45:37Tap to summarizeHospice care is one of the most misunderstood parts of end-of-life support. And that misunderstanding often keeps people from getting the comfort, care, and dignity they deserve.In this episode I’m joined by members of the team from Caring House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing compassionate, holistic hospice care and end-of-life support. We talk honestly about what hospice care actually is (and what it is not), when it’s appropriate, and how compassionate care can transform the final chapter of life for both patients and their loved ones.We also explore how hospice isn’t about “giving up,” but about shifting the focus from cure to comfort, from fear to presence, and from doing everything to doing what truly matters.Whether you’re caring for someone with a terminal illness, navigating difficult decisions, or simply want to be better informed before a crisis hits, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and a whole lot of humanity.https://www.yourcaringhouse.org/https://www.yourcaringhouse.org/support-ushttps://www.yourcaringhouse.org/coffee-event-2026Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoulaYou can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
Transcribe →153. “Your Grief Matters”: Why There’s No Timeline for Grief with Jennifer Landon
Feb 1100:56:48Tap to summarizeJennifer Landon of Your Grief Matters returns to the podcast for a heartfelt, honest conversation about what grief actually looks like when we stop trying to tidy it up.Jennifer was one of my very first guests when this podcast began, and having her back feels like coming home. Only with more wisdom, more lived experience, and even deeper compassion for how messy grief can be. Together, we talk about losing our mothers, sudden death versus anticipated death, and how we’ve both grown in the last 4 yearsYou can find Jennifer here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferllandon/https://yourgriefmatters.co/https://www.facebook.com/groups/866256221464175Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoulaYou can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
Transcribe →152. Why We Struggle to Accept Death
Feb 400:20:20Tap to summarizeDeath isn’t just hard because it hurts. It’s hard because it ends things. And humans are spectacularly bad at accepting endings.In this episode, I talk about why the finality of death messes with our brains and hearts so deeply. We’ll look at the quiet (and not-so-quiet) ways we avoid accepting that someone is really gone.This isn’t about shaming those coping mechanisms. They’re normal. They’re human. And honestly? They often show up before we’re ready to face the truth.Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoulaYou can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
Transcribe →Season 8, coming next week!
Jan 2800:06:17Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Season 8! I’m pleased and humbled to bring you another season of amazing conversations on grief and loss.Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoulaYou can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
Transcribe →151. Rebroadcast of episode 112 Happy New Year!
Dec 3100:19:11Tap to summarizeIt’s not all about resolutions to “finally lose weight!”. It’s a time to reflect on where we’ve come from and where we are going. Enjoy this rebroadcast from last year on what it means to flip that page on the calendar.Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoulaYou can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
Transcribe →The White Envelope
Dec 2500:06:05Tap to summarizeI post this every Christmas. Enjoy!
Transcribe →150. Rebroadcast of episode 24; Grief and the Holidays
Dec 2400:21:40Tap to summarizeThe holidays are stressful enough without grief on top of it. I’m learning first hand with this first holiday season without my mom. (Hence the rebroadcast) Please enjoy this episode from my early days on navigating grief during the holiday.Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoulaYou can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
Transcribe →149. Announcement and rebroadcast of The Woman and The Falcon
Dec 1700:22:07Tap to summarizeThis week’s episode is a little different.I’m taking some much-needed space after the death of my mom, and for the remainder of season 7, I’ll be sharing a few rebroadcasts of listener favorites. Grief doesn’t exactly check your calendar (inconsiderate, right?) or wait for production schedules, and right now my heart needs a quieter pace.Thank you for giving me room to breathe, remember, and be a daughter for a minute. I’ll be back with new episodes in January, hopefully with a little more rest in my bones and a little less chaos in my inbox.In the meantime, please enjoy this soul shattering short story, The Woman and The Falcon.Thanks for sticking with me. Truly.You can get Susan’s book here: https://a.co/d/hNyWC8QSupport me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoulaYou can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
Transcribe →148. Turning Pain Into Purpose: Wil “Wize” Otero on Grief, Healing, and Authentic Living
Dec 1000:38:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Wil “Wize” Otero, a motivational speaker, podcaster, producer, and life coach who has made it his mission to help people transform their pain into purpose. After losing his wife at just 31 and grieving multiple close family members, Wize found himself staring grief in the face with nothing but questions… and a whole lot of heartache.Instead of collapsing inward, he created the Stuck In My Mind Podcast, a space where honest stories, healing conversations, and resilience take center stage. Today, he also runs Real Wize Productions, helping others bring their stories to life through meaningful, impactful media.Wize brings honesty, heart, and zero fluff. This conversation is part pep-talk, part permission slip, and part “hey, you’re not alone.”You can find him here: www.realwizeglobal.comPodcast: Stuck In My Mind PodcastInstagram: @wize_el_jefeFacebook: Stuck In My Mind PodcastYouTube: Real Wize TVSupport me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoulaYou can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday
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