The Mourning Dove Allie Felker

I so enjoyed chatting with Erica McAfee founder and podcast host at Sisters in Loss. Our conversation explores the racial disparities in our healthcare system that lead to vastly disproportionate rates of stillbirth and maternal mortality. To learn more about Erica’s work and the Sister’s in Loss podcast visit them on Instagram @sistersinloss

We are starting off Season Three of the Mourning Dove with a conversation with App creator Reid Peterson! Reid discovered that nature and meditation helped him find comfort while grieving. These discoveries led Reid to create the App “Grief Refuge”. 

In this episode, we chat about Reid’s grief journey as well as his insights on surviving great loss. I highly encourage listeners to check out the beautiful Grief Refuge app as well as their Instagram @griefrefugeapp www.instagram.com/griefrefugeapp/ you can also visit their website www.griefrefuge.com

To share your story and engage with the podcast add us on Instagram @mourningdovepod

I have been honored to host so many beautiful and heartbreaking stories this Season. To all my guests thank you so much for sharing your heart, your loved one and your insights on grief.

Today I am honored to share my conversation with Claudia mother to Andrew whose precious life was only with us for 3 weeks.

Claudia’s faith and spirituality has played a big role in her grieving, and despite the tragedy of losing her son she still holds a space for hope. You can learn more about Claudia and connect with her on Instagram @claudiavilla10

I am honored to share my conversation with Michelle Vande Hey creator of Light of Love Coaching. Michelle’s grief journey began in her teenage years when she learned she would not be able to have biological children. Michelle went on to adopt two babies and learned that her second child had a brain injury at birth. James died very suddenly in infancy. 

Michelle’s grief journey led her to pursue health and coaching and she eventually became a life coach. In our conversation, we chat about the identity shifts that often occur in grief. We also discuss coping mechanisms and the importance of physical health. 

To learn more about Michelle you can find her on Instagram @michellevandehey and here https://linktr.ee/michellevandehey

Share your story! email me allierosefelker@gmail.com

Follow along on Instagram @mourningdovepod

Dr Julie Shaw is the creator of Hello I’m Grieving, a grief visibility and awareness brand. Julie’s sister died from complications with lupus in 2020. In our conversation Julie shares her grief journey and insights surrounding grief. I know our conversation will bring hope and encouragement as we talk about what it really means to find acceptance and the importance of self love.