Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This
Grief is tough—but so are we. "Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This," is a space for real, raw, and sometimes even humorous conversations about navigating loss, healing, and faith. Hosted by Shaleka Smith, this podcast explores the many faces of grief—not just losing loved ones but also the loss of relationships, identity, dreams, and expectations.
We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, and we’ll keep it real as we unpack the messy emotions that come with grief. Through personal stories, faith-based encouragement, and maybe even a few awkward moments (because grief can be weird), "Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This" reminds you that you're not alone. With scripture, expert insights, and a little lightheartedness, we’ll walk this journey together—one step, one story, and one deep breath at a time.
Subscribe now for honest conversations, hope-filled encouragement, and the occasional grief-related chuckle. Because even in the hardest moments, joy still finds a way in.
Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This
What Is an End-of-Life Doula? Understanding the Support You Didn’t Know Existed
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In this deeply informative and compassionate episode of Grief, I Didn’t Sign Up for This, host Shaleka Smith explores the often-misunderstood roles of End-of-Life Doulas and Grief Doulas, support professionals who help individuals and families navigate one of life’s most difficult transitions.
What does an End-of-Life Doula actually do? How can a Grief Doula support families after loss? And why are more people seeking holistic, emotional, spiritual, and practical support during times of serious illness, caregiving, death, and grief?
This episode breaks down:
• The difference between End-of-Life Doulas and Grief Doulas
• How doulas support families during active dying and after loss
• Anticipatory grief and caregiver burnout
• Legacy projects, bedside companionship, and emotional support
• How doulas work alongside hospice and medical teams
• The importance of culturally sensitive grief care
• How services and laws may differ from state to state
• Why grief support should continue long after the funeral ends
Whether you are supporting a loved one through illness, grieving a loss, working in caregiving, or simply trying to better understand the dying process, this conversation offers insight, comfort, and hope.
Because no one should have to walk through grief alone.
