Send us a textIn this episode, Michelle Kolling, candidly shares her story about losing her husband, months after his diagnosis and her grief journey in search of the person she would become. With wit, humor, and grace she  found her calling as an end-of-life doula.Her firsthand, intimate connection to loss, grief and transformation gave her clarity in that she could help patients and their loved ones, make their way in an end-of-life process that is humane, compassionate, and meaningful. “Approaching the last days with intention, gives the dying person a sense of control and creates a sacred space for loved ones to enter the dying experience.”Michelle Kolling trained with the INELDA (International End of Life Doula Association,)  and earned a Proficiency Badge from NEDA (National End of Life Doula Alliance.) She is also a member of the Minnesota Death Collaborative and Institute of Birth, Breath, and Death.  Her website is: heldoula.com.QUOTESMICHELLE:  “After kind of that initial shock wears off, what is really important starts to become very clear now. All the stuff that isn't that important, it's like, why was I spending time on that? So ... you're all of a sudden shifting too into a different way of being. “ MICHELLE:  “But yeah, making sure that that whole person is being seen and that that whole person is being taken care of in a way that is in alignment with their values.” MICHELLE:  “I just think, grief is a sacred, sacred time because you are broken open. You do have an opportunity to come to a different place or build your life in a different way to be, be more real, be more authentic, see what's left. It just feels like you're never gonna be put back together again. And maybe that's okay. “LINKSHeld Doula  (INELDA)  International End of Life Doula Association(NEDA) National End-of-Life Doula Alliance  University of Vermont Professional & Continuing Education End-of-Life Doula Professional CertificateDoulagiversSacred Passage: End-of-Life Doula Certification Program   Hole in the World: Finding Hope in Rituals of Grief and Healing by Amanda Held Opelt     Today's episode is brought to you by the Joan of Arc Scroll Medal, a beautiful brass alloy medal, designed by award-winning artist, Pat Benincasa. This uniquely shaped medal is ideal for holiday or as a special occasion gift!    Visit www.patbenincasa-art.comJoan of Arc Scroll MedalThis brass alloy medal can be worn on a necklace, a keychain, dogtags, on a bag, or in your car.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster.Follow me on Instagram!

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