Death on the Daily

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

I’m excited to share the first of my solo “notes to self” that will accompany the week’s main episode in a “dead conversation” with each of my guests.  After Priya Joi and I spoke to the ending of our high profile careers in the UN and Formula 1 respectively in Episode 5. I share more of my story of how I came to decide to end my 14 year corporate career in the entertainment industry. Plus the grief that I felt after I had left.  I end the episode with tips and support if you are navigating a similar personal death in life. Plus my note to self, that I wrote in reflection after chatting to Priya.  If you haven’t already, make sure you check out Episode 5 with Priya Joi, which inspired this.  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

In our lives, we go through mini deaths as our identities shift - which are fundamental to our growth.  While we often might not have consciousness of them as they are happening, it can be profound to bring that awareness into these endings. Ensuring that you are in the driving seat of your life and curating that next chapter in a way that is meaningful to you.  Today I'm joined by Priya Joi, a coach for freelancers, author and journalist.  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 Priya Joi via her Substack here: ⁠https://priyajoi.substack.com/⁠⁠ Priya's BRILLIANT memoir course that has catalysed my writing journey is enrolling now for the Autumn:⁠https://www.priyajoi.com/memoir⁠ Plus make sure you check our Priya's book Motherland which is published by Penguin Books: ⁠https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/451133/motherland-by-joi-priya/9780241574324⁠ 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