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
Check out Ross Tayler: https://www.rosstayler.com/
Check out Maïa Mercure:
Website: www.betweenrealms.ca
Instagram: @betweenrealmsdeathcare
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