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Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula

Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula

By: Nikki Smith; Death Doula Grief Coach Podcaster Nature lover
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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.Nikki Smith; Death Doula, Grief Coach, Podcaster, Nature lover Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • 145. From Nurse to Grief Guide: Diane Carbo on Turning Loss into Caregiver Support
    Nov 19 2025

    TW: mentions of suicide

    After decades as a nurse and a lifetime of personal loss; Diane Carbo founded Caregiver Relief to help others find balance and healing. In this episode, she shares how grief shaped her calling and the lessons every caregiver needs to hear.

    You can find more information on Diane here: caregiverrelief.com

    Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠

    You can find me here:

    https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula

    Get merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

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    45 mins
  • 144. The Forgotten Grief: How Men Experience Miscarriage with J.S. Loving
    Nov 12 2025

    TW: pregnancy loss, some discussion of medical procedures.

    In this episode of I sit down with author J.S. Loving for an open, heartfelt conversation about a father’s experience with miscarriage. The pain, the silence, and the long road toward healing.

    While much of the conversation around pregnancy loss centers mothers (as it should), fathers often grieve quietly in the background, unsure where to put their pain or how to talk about it. J.S. shares his personal story of loss, what inspired his writing, and why he believes it’s time we start including men in the conversation about miscarriage and grief.

    Whether you’ve experienced miscarriage personally or are supporting someone who has, this episode offers compassion, insight, and a reminder that grief doesn’t follow gender rules.

    You can find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Holding-Onto-Light-Fathers-Journey/dp/B0DYY5S5XM/

    Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠

    You can find me here:

    https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula

    Get merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

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    48 mins
  • 143. From Loss to Legacy: Navigating Grief and Estate Planning with Karen Tarnopol Schultz
    Nov 5 2025

    TW: mention of suicide and infant loss

    Grief touches us all, but no two losses are ever the same. In this episode I sit down with Karen Tarnopol Schultz; grief survivor, speaker, and founder of Heirloom Consulting. Karen’s story is one of deep personal loss: the death of her father at age ten, the suicide of a close friend in her teens, and the stillbirth of her daughter. Each experience shaped the way she understands grief and the ways it shows up differently in our lives.

    Today, Karen brings both her lived experience and her professional expertise to the conversation. Through her company, Heirloom Consulting, she helps families with estate administration after a loss and guides people in proactive legacy planning so their loved ones aren’t left with a scavenger hunt of paperwork during an already difficult time.

    You can find Karen here: www.heirloomconsultants.com and here; https://karentarnopolschultz.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/syndee-big-loss/

    Also mentioned in the episode: https://www.roadid.com/

    Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠

    You can find me here:

    https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula

    Get merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

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    42 mins
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