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09/02/2025

I am really excited to be part of this upcoming International End of Life Doula Symposium. Nina Guertin and I will be sharing our experiences of founding and growing the Minnesota Death Collaborative as first and second generation leaders in a panel discussion titled Creative and Collective Approaches to Generating Knowledge about End-of-Life Doulas. Being a part of the Minnesota Death Collaborative has been foundational in my professional growth as a death doula and grief coach. Being a part of the Steering Committee over the past 4 years has been an tremendous honor and I have so much gratitude for all I've learned.

See a line-up of all the incredible speakers, learning opportunities, and register for this on-line event at the link below.

https://eold.org/upcoming-events/

08/29/2025

It has been a week since Brighter Days Grief Center All Things Grief! Conference and I am still integrating all the learnings from the day.

I have been studying death, dying, and grief almost daily for more than 10 years. At first it was all part of my own personal healing after helping my husband die. Along the way, I found purpose in working as a Death Doula, Grief Relief Coach, Death Educator, and Life Coach.

It was incredibly inspiring to now be in a huge event venue with hundreds of like-minded, like-hearted folks offering tools, resources, and learnings from their own life experiences.

I will be sharing more of my learnings in the weeks to come. For now, I offer deep gratitude to Brighter Days and all who put their hearts and souls into the work they do. As the world continues to awaken, these resources are needed more than ever before.

If you would like a guide through your own grief journey from someone who has been there, reach out today. You were never meant to go through this alone.

08/28/2025

It's so easy to lose your sense of Self when you are a caregiver. Everyone asks about how the person you are caring for is, but rarely are you asked how you are doing or what you need.

Through our work together this loving caregiver is better able to stay true to herself, create boundaries that give her time and space to replenish her energy, and show up for her person more grounded, open, and resourceful.

As a doula, I don't just care for the person who is sick, I support the caregiver. If the burdens and anxiety of caregiving are affecting your relationship with the one who is receiving care, reach out today and book a 1:1 Discovery Session. You don't have to do this alone.

08/16/2025

I love what I do and bring my whole Self to the work. Sometimes the "business" of the job can be discouraging. Then an angel will appear in the form of a card or email, and I am reminded how I got here and why I came here. Grief and death are a natural part of life, sacred thresholds to be honored. If you would like help from someone who has been there, reach out today. You were never meant to do this alone.

08/11/2025

I attended the amazing inaugural event last year, and this year I am so proud to be a virtual presenter at the upcoming All Things Grief! Professional Development Conference, hosted by our valued community partner Brighter Days Family Grief Center. This powerful event brings together professionals from the grief and loss field to deepen their expertise, exchange insights, and discover new ways to support those who grieve. Get your tickets today!! Link in the comments. Let me know that you will be there--I'd love to connect and talk about how we can support each other in this important, transformational work.

07/22/2025

Grief is about so much more than what's been lost. It's about what can be found as you rebuild and redefine your life now. Each session with a client builds from the last and consistency is key. Wonder what it's like to work with me? Book your complimentary Discovery Session today to learn how it's possible to turn your unique grief story into positive transformation.

07/03/2025

This month we will explore physical symptoms of grief and strategies for supporting your body to encourage healing for your whole being

07/03/2025

This is such a timely podcast! 🤩 In this episode, Jeremiah Rangel and Dr. Mary discuss how our bodies communicate emotions and unconscious patterns, and how we can use that information to rewire our brains and regulate our nervous systems.

It is such great timing as I prepare for this month's Curiosity Cafe where we have conversations about life, death, and living consciously. This month's topic is all about How the Body Grieves--physical "symptoms" of grief and how to use the body to help you heal.

I have been training, learning, and healing with Jeremiah for over 6 years and am endlessly grateful to now be able to share with others how this information has transformed my life and is positively impacting the lives of my clients.

I have learned from the BEST! Take a listen AND I'll see you at the next in-person Curiosity Cafe, Thursday July 10th -- REGISTER with the link in the comments below ⬇️

EP 55: Our Body Talks: How to Listen using NLPwith Jeremiah RangelI’m joined by Jeremiah Rangel We break down how emotional patterns, trauma, and survival st...

06/26/2025

It is such an honor to witness my clients' growth as we work through grief and all the ways it shows up together. Grief can be isolating but you are not alone, and you don't have to do it alone. I have opened up my calendar for three new clients. Book your discovery session today--link in the comments below.

06/17/2025

At last week's Curiosity Cafe, we welcomed Kristine Pappone to guide us in exploring grief through the 15th century Japanese art of Kintsugi. As we broke plates and brought the pieces back together, we shared some of the seemingly broken pieces of ourselves, welcoming all that arose. In honoring our wounds, we transform pain into possibility-broken into beauty. I am so grateful to everyone who came with such open hearts and curiosity. I was truly a special evening that I will stay with me for a long time.

05/23/2025

Notes like this make my doula heart sing. For this family, the client simply needed companionship for her mom who was experiencing a difficult transition into memory care. I’ve got lots of tools in my doula bag. In this case, I left my doula bag at home. All that was needed was a peaceful presence, gentle touch, and one-on-one connection. I was able to help her mom connect to joyful memories and to use breath work when she was agitated guiding her to a calmer state. These visits gave the daughter valuable extra time to fill her bucket knowing her mom was safe and being cared for. If you’d like to discuss how working with me can help your family during times of intense caregiving, feel free to reach out today.

05/01/2025

Held Through Grief is VIRTUAL THIS WEEK, Saturday MAY 3, 10:00 am. Just like the in-person event, this virtual group healing session is a safe and sacred space for you if you have experienced the death of a close loved one and want to move ......

From-
who am I now without my person?
where to I go from here?
how do I overcome loneliness?
To-
understanding what is normal in grief 💛
learn how to love and prioritize yourself 💛
use this experience to grow spiritually 💛

You are not alone! Team up by getting the Zoom link in the comments below!