Death on the Daily

In this solo episode of Death on the Daily, I delve into the concept of "echoes of the past" - those unexpected reverberations of grief from the past that we can feel. Drawing inspiration from my recent conversation with Liv Nunn, founder of Mums Without Mums, I reflect on my personal journey of loss and how random yet profound these echoes of the past can be. I share how the one-year anniversary of my daughter’s stillbirth has brought both anticipated moments of grief and unexpected moments of joy in remembrance of her. I explore how society’s lack of comfort on being with grief pushes it into the shadows. Offering practical ways to support yourself through these moments of deep emotional resonance. Content Warning: In this episode, I discuss themes of stillbirth and PTSD. Key Takeaways: Understanding echoes of the past: How grief and emotions like anxiety from past experiences can surface suddenly. The importance of acceptance: Learning that these echoes are a normal part of the healing process. Creating a personalized toolkit: Grounding techniques that I use to support me like meditation, breathwork, and movement. Helping you navigate the waves of emotion. Awareness of numbing and distraction: How modern distractions like social media keep us from sitting with our grief, and learn to recognize when you're avoiding your emotions. Notes to self: My personal reflections on honoring my courage and offering myself the support I didn’t have the capacity for in the past. If you're experiencing grief or navigating past painful experiences, this episode is full of compassionate advice on how to be present with your emotions, one breath at a time. Listen now for practical strategies on healing through grief and embracing your emotional journey. Disclaimer: I am a coach and death doula, not a licensed therapist. The support and guidance I provide are not a substitute for professional therapy or counselling. If you require, please seek help from a qualified therapist or counsellor. Subscribe to my podcast Death on the Daily Connect with me on Instagram: www.⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/death_onthedaily ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which is used with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com

Liv Nunn, founder of Mums Without Mums, joins me to share her experience of navigating motherhood without her own mum. She discusses the importance of acknowledging grief and the impact it has on our lives. Liv reflects on how she suppressed her emotions and numbed herself as she threw herself into work in the fast paced music industry.  We speak to the need to allow ourselves to feel and process grief in healthy ways. Plus the interconnection between birth and death, and how becoming a mother can bring up unresolved emotions if you have lost your own mother.  Key Takeaways:  Grief is a part of us that is stored forever, both in our minds and bodies. True resilience comes from allowing ourselves to feel and process emotions in healthy ways. Becoming a mother can bring up unresolved grief and emotions surrounding the loss of our own mothers. Acknowledging and expressing grief is crucial for our emotional well-being and personal growth. Birth and death are interconnected, and they shine a light on the natural cycle of evolution. Navigating motherhood without a mother can bring up anxiety and grief that may not have been addressed before. Holding space and listening without judgment is crucial for supporting someone who has experienced mother loss. It is important to acknowledge and accept anxiety and allow time and space for it to be expressed. Open conversations about death and loss are necessary to create a supportive community. Mums Without Mums provides a community and space for mothers without mothers to connect, share experiences, and find support. Disclaimer: I am a coach and death doula, not a licensed therapist. The support and guidance I provide are not a substitute for professional therapy or counselling. If you require, please seek help from a qualified therapist or counsellor. Subscribe to my podcast Death on the Daily Connect with me on Instagram: www.⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/death_onthedaily ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Liv and Mums Without Mums on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mumswithoutmums The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which is used with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com

Today, I look at the intertwined themes of love and grief.  Sharing personal insights about my own experiences with loss, with the grief for losing our daughter 5 months into pregnancy. Emphasising the importance of embracing grief as a beacon of love.  I share how grief can serve as a reminder of the impermanence of life - helping us to make the most of our lives.  Plus bringing gifts of growth through our grief - a legacy of love that persists even after loss. Key takeaways Death and love are interconnected, representing two sides of the same coin. Grief can be seen as a permanent tattoo, symbolising enduring love. Accepting grief allows for personal growth and expansion of life experiences. Grief serves as a reminder of the impermanence of life and relationships. Supporting others in their grief is essential for healing. Rituals and meaningful connections can help keep memories alive. Grief can enhance empathy and compassion towards others. Love can overflow from grief, enriching our lives and interactions. The legacy of loved ones can guide us in our personal growth. Embracing grief can lead to deeper self-love and appreciation for life. Disclaimer: I am a coach and death doula, not a licensed therapist. The support and guidance I provide are not a substitute for professional therapy or counselling. If you require, please seek help from a qualified therapist or counsellor. Make sure you hit subscribe on my podcast Death on the Daily Connect with me on Instagram: www.⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/death_onthedaily ⁠⁠⁠⁠ The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which is used with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com Video Chapters 00:00: Exploring Love and Grief 02:33: My Tattoo of Grief 05:00: Lois Tonkin’s model of Growing around Grief 05:39: Grief as a Beacon of Love 07:41: Making Meaning in Grief 08:51: Supporting Others in Grief 09:20: Rituals for the Grieving 11:13: Growth That Happens Through Grief 13:05: Legacy of Love and Impermanence

I'm joined by spiritual teacher and guide Alister Gray, as we explore the intertwined nature of love and death.  We speak to how facing our fears of death and contemplating our own mortality can bring truth, love and joy to the surface.  Plus why it's essential to express our love and what's in our heart before it's too late. With practical ways for you to do this.  Wherever you are in your journey in grief, exploring death, or looking for ways to bring more love and openness into your relationships and life, this episode offers profound wisdom. Plus is one to share with someone who might find our conversation supportive.  Let’s stay connected! You can find me on the daily over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/death_onthedaily ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about my work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠greeninthegrey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can connect with Alister Gray and find out more about his offerings on Instagram here: instagram.com/alister_gray/ And on Tik Tok here: tiktok.com/@alister_gray Find out more about Alister and his offerings including his We Are Love community here: alistergray.com The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, shared with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com

Today I share simple but powerful  healing tools of nature, mindfulness and meditation. That can help you to come back into your body and self when you’re experiencing grief and difficult emotions.    Tools shared include how to find micro-moments of sensory rest, grounding in nature and mindfulness practices. To help you cultivate a deeper connection with your body and manage stress, grief, and overwhelming emotions.  If this episode resonated, make sure you check out my conversation with Jill Ritchie in the previous episode.  Let’s stay connected! You can find me on the daily over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/death_onthedaily ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about my work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠greeninthegrey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, shared with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com

Jill Ritchie and I dive deep into the challenging yet profound experience of facing grief, death, and how it links to our personal transformation.  Exploring the discomfort of sitting with deep emotions and the societal norms that numb us out and discourage us from expressing grief fully.  We discuss the importance of normalising conversations around death, the physical and emotional consequences of numbing our feelings, and how allowing ourselves to feel can lead to profound growth.  Jill's personal story of surrendering to the pain of loss and coming out the other side more open, connected, and vulnerable spotlights the healing that can come through being in our grief. Let’s stay connected! You can find me on the daily over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/death_onthedaily ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about my work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠greeninthegrey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen to Jill Ritchie’s She Loves Herself podcast here: www.jill-ritchie.com/the-podcast Check out the Intuitive Psychology Association’s AC accredited coach diploma training here: www.intuitive-psychology.com You can connect with Jill here: instagram.com/justjillcoaching/ Plus connect with the IPA here: instagram.com/we.are.ipa/ The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, shared with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com

Today, I share 4 simple strategies to support yourself in grief and others difficult times. Including responding in kindness and grace when your inner critic is beating you up. Easing any pressure you’re putting on yourself in these moments. Plus how to speak your truth and ask for support and space.  Inspired by my conversation with Lucy Sheridan, where we spoke of life’s thresholds - and periods where it feels like we’re walking through treacle.  If this episode resonated, make sure you check out my conversation with Lucy in the previous episode.  Let’s stay connected! You can find me on the daily over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/death_onthedaily ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about my work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠greeninthegrey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, shared with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com

I am joined today by Lucy Sheridan, who is also known as The Comparison Coach. Our conversation is raw, vulnerable and open as we explore how Lucy navigated the falling away as she crossed the threshold into her 40s, including supporting her mental health, plus the recent loss of her dear aunt. A period that Lucy shares felt like “walking through treacle.” We speak to the power when we can be present with these endings in life.  Moments where we can become aware to the fact that we are undergoing a shedding, and the need for us to stand still and not fight it. Sharing practical tips on how you can surround yourselves with grace, gentleness and kindness - and not let that inner voice beat yourself up.  Let’s stay connected! You can find me on the daily over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/death_onthedaily ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about my work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠greeninthegrey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can connect with Lucy Sheridan and find out more about her offerings on Instagram here: instagram.com/lucysheridan The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, shared with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com

Today I share practical ways to embrace death on the daily.  Both through practices that you can bring into everyday life to help you to find connection, acceptance and understanding about death as a part of life.  Plus those that can support you in those moments when you are journeying through death and grief for someone you love. I hope this is an episode that you can bookmark and come back to. Whether to deepen that Death on the Daily practice. Or to support you in navigating tender times with death, or to share with someone who needs it.   Let’s stay connected! You can find me on the daily over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/death_onthedaily ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about my work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠greeninthegrey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Death is a certainty for us all. So how have we got to a place where our culture is so death avoidant? And what does this do to us as humanity?  I am joined today by Tree Carr - who is an author, TEDx speaker, death midwife (also known as a death doula), high priestess witch and master of Wicca.  We tackle this BIG topic - speaking to how our death avoidant culture actually harms us. By not allowing us the healing that comes when we can spend time with our beloveds after death. Plus allow our grief to roar through catharsis.  Tree has such wisdom, that is rooted in her personal story and a near death experience that saw her staring into the void of death. She brings such joy and humour to the conversation around death. If you’re watching this podcast you might be able to see how much I was beaming throughout.  If you loved this episode, please don’t forget to rate and subscribe. It really helps me get the word out.  You can connect with me on the daily over on ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/death_onthedaily ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about my work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠greeninthegrey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can connect with Tree Carr on Instagram here: instagram.com/tree_carr Plus all of Tree’s offerings and books are on her website here:  luciddreamtree.com Make sure you keep an eye out for Tree’s upcoming offerings in the death & grief space. I may well see you there!  The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, shared with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com