Episode #101
EP 99: What an End-of-Life Doula Wants You to Know About Grief (Yes, You Can Laugh)
What if you're not grieving wrong? What if nobody ever told you the truth about grief? This week I'm joined by Ashley Quenneville, a certified grief coach, end-of-life doula, and the founder of Tranquil Waters. Ashley spent eight years trying to have a baby while losing seven people she loved. Then she lost her grandmother, her best friend, in hospice. That peaceful goodbye changed everything about how she saw death, and it became the reason she does this work. We talk about: What an end-of-life doula actually does (before, during, and after a death) Why a death plan works a lot like a birth plan Grief that has nothing to do with death: divorce, job loss, friendships, custody Why the "stages of grief" don't go in a straight line Why dark humour belongs in hard moments Postpartum depression, matrescence, and the missing village Why time doesn't heal, but it does help you process If you've ever laughed at the wrong moment or wondered who you even are anymore, this one's for you. Connect with Ashley: Instagram @tranquilwaterstransition Join Navigating the Waves: her 8-week virtual grief support group (DM her on Instagram) If you're struggling: In Canada, call or text 9-8-8 for the Suicide Crisis Helpline. For perinatal mental health support, Postpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773. If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
