We’re joined by friend of the show Kristin Revere from Gold Coast Doulas to explore a role that many don’t hear about often enough — the bereavement doula. Kristin walks us through the vital support she offers families who experience miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or a traumatic birth. She explains how this work differs from therapy and why having someone by your side who truly understands these moments makes all the difference.
We talk about what happens in the immediate aftermath of loss, both physically and emotionally, and how a bereavement doula helps families process shock, communicate with partners, and begin to heal. Kristin also shares ways to work through grief in healthy, sustainable ways, and how to set realistic expectations for yourself when it comes to recovery.
The conversation moves into how families can find balance when they’re ready to re-enter daily life, and the importance of giving yourself grace through anniversaries, due dates, and other emotional milestones. We also touch on what it’s like when the doula’s work comes to an end, and how to continue that healing journey afterward.
It’s a powerful and compassionate conversation — one that reminds us all that grief doesn’t have a timeline, and that no one should have to face it alone.
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