Holly Menard - End of Life Doula

06/26/2025

In the words of John O’Donohue

“May we have the courage today to live the life we would love, to postpone our dreams no longer but to do what we came here for and to waste our hearts on fear no more.”

06/23/2025

Isn't Julia's poem lovely and oh so ever timely? I added the (or hot) part.

The Cure for it All

Go gently today, don't hurry
or think about the next thing. Walk with the quiet trees, can you believe how brave they are - how kind? Model your life after theirs. Blow kisses at yourself in the mirror.
Especially when you think you've messed up. Forgive yourself for not meeting your unreasonable expectations.
Praise fresh air, clean water, good dogs. Spin something from joy. Open a window even though it's cold, (or hot) outside. Sit. Close your eyes. Breathe. Allow
the river of it all to pulse through eyelashes, fingertips, bare toes. Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe until
you feel your bigness, until the sun rises in your veins.
Breathe until you stop needing anything to be different.
~ Julia Fehrenbacher

06/17/2025

Who loves walking in the rain and feeling the rain on your face? I’m so grateful I am well able to make this happen, barefooted and no umbrella. This evening is a perfect opportunity while being mindful there’s a thunder and lightening storm going on. One could call it brave living with the end in view.
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06/02/2025

What does this mean to you?

01/20/2025

Dear Friends, I'm honored to announce that a colleague, Pat Acklie Roth and I are offering a free virtual workshop and you are invited. ✨
Healing the Heart Before and Beyond the Goodbye ✨
Description: Grief is an overwhelming lifetime experience, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join our FREE virtual workshop: Healing the Heart Before and Beyond Goodbye. Discover practical tools and strategies for processing grief ~ whether you're preparing for the final goodbye or seeking support after your loss.
✦ Date: January 27, 2025 from 3pm-4pm
✦ Location: Virtual
✦ Limited spots available!
Click the link below to register:
https://patacklieroth.kartra.com/page/AcH1787

A supportive workshop that offers guidance for managing the unique emotional experience of grieving before a loss. Through discussion, coping strategies, and self-reflection, participants will learn how to navigate the uncertainty and prepare for emotional healing during this challenging process.

12/03/2024

Dear Friends, December 2nd - December 8th is National Grief Awareness Week. I created a Facebook Live event titled: Unspoken Holiday Grief.

This 30-minutes could be a game changer for you if:
1. You or someone you know is grieving a loss of any kind: a loved one, a pet, a relationship, a job or a dream.
2. You have mixed feelings about the holidays and don’t know how to handle them.
3. You’re wondering what to say or not say out of fear you’ll say the wrong thing and would love to have a few tools to help you support yourself and others.

Please join us tomorrow @4:30 pm. Everything you need to know is provided for you. Follow the link below to rsvp. Message me with any questions you might have and I’ll do my best to answer them in the time provided.

https://fb.me/1SBBy18lmI7Fv0M

10/28/2024

Priorities:

What matters most to you right now is . . .?

10/23/2024

When you come across someone without a smile, give them one of yours

10/22/2024

The world is full of suffering. It is also full of the overcoming of it Helen Keller

10/17/2024

Recently I was interviewed by Pooja Chilukuri. She has fascinating people who explore living outside of the box. I highly recommend watching any of her shows.
After Life ~ Exploring Life's Deepest Questions.

10/09/2024

I’m a death doula committed to helping our community plan for life’s inevitable moments. I invite you to share and participate in my upcoming Six-Week Series, "Living Fully and Dying Prepared," running Sundays from October 20th to November 24th.
It’s essential to think about our mortality, as planning now allows us to live more freely and focus on what truly matters. A life well lived can lead to a peaceful passing, benefiting both you and your loved ones.
Please reach out to register—space is limited to 12 participants. Let's embark on this meaningful journey together!