In this episode of Sacred Sundays, host Ross Tayler welcomes Maïa Mercure, a registered death doula, shamanic reiki master, and plant medicine guide. They explore the profound themes of grief, loss, and the importance of community support during times of transition. Maïa shares her personal experiences with grief, contrasting different types of loss, and emphasizes the need for open conversations about death. The discussion highlights cultural perspectives on death care, the challenges of navigating grief in modern society, and the vision for a more supportive community approach to death and dying.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Grief and Healing

07:19 Maya's Personal Grief Journey

11:05 Contrasting Experiences of Loss

14:52 Understanding Complicated Grief

18:53 The Role of Community in Grief

19:47 Cultural Attitudes Towards Death

23:29 Emotional Confrontation in Loss

24:38 The Burden of Suppressed Grief

26:26 Cultural Perspectives on Grieving

28:00 The Need for Flexible Grieving Time

29:18 Navigating Grief in Community

32:19 Envisioning Community Death Care

36:13 Overcoming the Fear of Death

43:27 Connecting with the Sacred

46:33 Reflection and Connection

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Website: www.betweenrealms.ca

Instagram: @betweenrealmsdeathcare