Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula

Nikki Smith; Death Doula, Grief Coach, Podcaster, Nature lover
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Demystifying and destigmatizing grief with compassion and humor. We'll dive into all the ins and outs of grief and loss and meet some guests along the way. If you like Terrible, Thanks for Asking or We Can Do Hard Things, you'll love Good Grief.

  1. FEB 4

    152. Why We Struggle to Accept Death

    Death isn’t just hard because it hurts. It’s hard because it ends things. And humans are spectacularly bad at accepting endings. In this episode, I talk about why the finality of death messes with our brains and hearts so deeply. We’ll look at the quiet (and not-so-quiet) ways we avoid accepting that someone is really gone. This isn’t about shaming those coping mechanisms. They’re normal. They’re human. And honestly? They often show up before we’re ready to face the truth. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Get merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    20 min

  2. SEASON 8 TRAILER

    Season 8, coming next week!

    Welcome back to Season 8! I’m pleased and humbled to bring you another season of amazing conversations on grief and loss. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Get merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    6 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    151. Rebroadcast of episode 112 Happy New Year!

    It’s not all about resolutions to “finally lose weight!”. It’s a time to reflect on where we’ve come from and where we are going. Enjoy this rebroadcast from last year on what it means to flip that page on the calendar. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Get merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    19 min

  4. 12/25/2025 · BONUS

    The White Envelope

    I post this every Christmas. Enjoy!

    6 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    150. Rebroadcast of episode 24; Grief and the Holidays

    The holidays are stressful enough without grief on top of it. I’m learning first hand with this first holiday season without my mom. (Hence the rebroadcast) Please enjoy this episode from my early days on navigating grief during the holiday. Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Get merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    22 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    149. Announcement and rebroadcast of The Woman and The Falcon

    This week’s episode is a little different. I’m taking some much-needed space after the death of my mom, and for the remainder of season 7, I’ll be sharing a few rebroadcasts of listener favorites. Grief doesn’t exactly check your calendar (inconsiderate, right?) or wait for production schedules, and right now my heart needs a quieter pace. Thank you for giving me room to breathe, remember, and be a daughter for a minute. I’ll be back with new episodes in January, hopefully with a little more rest in my bones and a little less chaos in my inbox. In the meantime, please enjoy this soul shattering short story, The Woman and The Falcon. Thanks for sticking with me. Truly. You can get Susan’s book here: https://a.co/d/hNyWC8Q Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Get merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    22 min

  7. 12/10/2025

    148. Turning Pain Into Purpose: Wil “Wize” Otero on Grief, Healing, and Authentic Living

    In this episode, I sit down with Wil “Wize” Otero, a motivational speaker, podcaster, producer, and life coach who has made it his mission to help people transform their pain into purpose. After losing his wife at just 31 and grieving multiple close family members, Wize found himself staring grief in the face with nothing but questions… and a whole lot of heartache. Instead of collapsing inward, he created the Stuck In My Mind Podcast, a space where honest stories, healing conversations, and resilience take center stage. Today, he also runs Real Wize Productions, helping others bring their stories to life through meaningful, impactful media. Wize brings honesty, heart, and zero fluff. This conversation is part pep-talk, part permission slip, and part “hey, you’re not alone.” You can find him here: www.realwizeglobal.com Podcast: Stuck In My Mind Podcast Instagram: @wize_el_jefe Facebook: Stuck In My Mind Podcast YouTube: Real Wize TV Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Get merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    39 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    147. Resilience & Opportunity: How Community Support Shapes Lives: A Conversation with Toni Akin

    TW: Mentions of suicide In this episode, I sit down with Toni Akin, a powerhouse in public education and a deeply compassionate advocate for those navigating affordable and subsidized housing. With over 20 years in the educational field, Toni brings a rare blend of lived experience, sharp insight, and heart-forward leadership. Toni’s story began in affordable housing in Boston, where she was raised by her grandmother. An experience that taught her the lifesaving impact of supportive adults and community programs. Now, she’s on a mission to challenge the stigma surrounding subsidized housing and to expand access to educational opportunities for underserved communities. You can find Toni here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonidakin Toni is the current Board Director (Treasurer) of TerraCorps which focuses on environmental education and is a member of the New England Education Opportunity Association (NEOA) Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠ You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoula Get merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

    39 min
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Demystifying and destigmatizing grief with compassion and humor. We'll dive into all the ins and outs of grief and loss and meet some guests along the way. If you like Terrible, Thanks for Asking or We Can Do Hard Things, you'll love Good Grief.

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  • Creator
    Nikki Smith; Death Doula, Grief Coach, Podcaster, Nature lover
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Nikki Smith; Death Doula, Grief Coach, Podcaster, Nature lover
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    Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula

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