In our latest heartfelt episode, Holly Lyon-Hawk shares her transformative journey from veterinary nurse to end-of-life doula. She opens up about her struggles with body dysmorphia, navigating family trauma, leaving a toxic marriage and finding healing through ceremony, spirituality and self-compassion. Holly offers profound insights into grief, the power of rituals and what you can do today if you're struggling with loss. She is also just such a joy to spend time with!
About Holly Lyon-Hawk
Trustee, End of Life Doula UK | Multi-Award-Winning Holistic Funeral Director | End-of-Life Practitioner for People and Pets
Holly is a leading voice in holistic end-of-life care, combining compassion, sustainability and ceremony in her work. As a multi-award-winning funeral director, educator and end-of-life doula, she co-founded Stag Simple Funerals and Gentle Endings Ltd, offering ethical, ecological funerals and natural burials. She also serves as a trustee for End of Life Doula UK and is the author of A Gentle Goodbye with Cinnamon the Rabbit.
📧 Contact Holly
📞 07981 265 352
📧 lyonhawk19@gmail.com
🌐 gentleendings.co.uk | gentlegoodbye.co.uk | stagsimplefunerals.co.uk
- 00:00 Morning After the Party
- 01:33 Reflecting on Life's Journey
- 05:58 The Impact of Grief and Loss
- 11:44 Navigating Personal Challenges
- 17:28 Family Dynamics and Personal Growth
- 28:09 Understanding the Subconscious Mind
- 29:05 Personal Journey with Family and illness
- 30:40 The Power of Healing and NLP
- 31:24 The Importance of Hope and Community
- 33:47 Mind-Body Connection and Meditation
- 38:24 Embracing Challenges and Stoicism
- 42:37 Transitioning Careers and Finding Purpose
- 50:06 Self-Forgiveness and Personal Growth
- 51:34 Pride in Overcoming Adversity
- 53:23 Final Reflections and Gratitude
Resources & Next Steps:
- Practice Self-Compassion: If you find yourself being overly critical, consciously make an effort to show yourself compassion. Write a letter to yourself giving the same advice you’d give to a friend.
- Develop a Ritual: Create a simple daily ritual in honour of someone you've lost. This could be lighting a candle and spending a few moments in silence, going for a walk they enjoyed, or making their favourite recipe.
- Ben (somatic massage guy) - his website doesn't do him justice - he's AMAZING! http://benbarnett.co.uk/
💬 Let’s keep the conversation going! If you're part of our Facebook group (How to Reign When It’s Raining), and you’re feeling brave, share your letter with us. Or you can share your ritual on instagram and tag us @reignwhenitsraining and use the hashtag #reignmaker.
We'd love to connect and hear how you’re finding ways to thrive. What are your dreams? What's holding you back? Questions? Stories? Ideas?
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