Welcome Back! This episode is for EVERYONE. Death may be an uncomfortable topic, but it is something that we need to destigmatize and begin having honest conversations about.

What are you legally allowed to do when someone you love dies—and who gets to decide? What is legal when it comes to caring for a loved ones body after death? When did we begin to change how we managed the death process? We ask questions like thes in this beautifully human episode. We have a candid conversation with Lauren Richwine, founder of Death Done Differently and explore the laws, assumptions and history that shapes how we care for those that have passed.

Lauren shares how her path into end-of-life care began with home birth and hospice work, then turns to the surprising limits some state funeral laws place on families—and even on people who talk about funeral planning. She also traces the modern funeral industry’s roots to the Civil War and explains why she questions the growing professionalization of death care.

We Explore:

• The Indiana laws affecting how families can handle and care for departed loved ones.
• Lauren’s First Amendment lawsuit and the question of who can speak about funeral options
• How death care was once handled within families and communities
• Why Lauren challenges the term “death doula” and argues that caring for the dying is a human practice, not something to own

This thoughtful conversation asks us to reconsider what we’ve been taught about death, grief, and our rights—and what a more personal, community-centered celebration of life could look like.

Books mentioned in the episode

• This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War — Drew Gilpin Faust. Lauren recommends this book and says it’s part of the curriculum for her Mortal Clay mentorship.
• Braiding Sweetgrass — Robin Wall Kimmerer. Lauren refers to the book’s idea that introducing money into something can change its nature.
• Books by Caitlin Doughty, known as The Modern Mortician — Lauren recommends her books as engaging and educational, but no specific titles are named in the conversation.

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In this episode we sit down with Licensed Massage Therapist, Natural Therapeutic Specialist and Personal Development Facilitator, Sierra Hullinger.

What if your pain, stress, and anxiety are not just problems to manage, but signals your body has been trying to send you all along? Sierra shares the personal journey that led her into holistic healing. We explore the powerful connection between the mind and body, and how practices like myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, somatic work, and energy-based healing can help people release stored tension and reconnect with themselves.

We also discuss chronic stress, nervous system regulation, trauma, body unwinding, subconscious patterns, and the importance of becoming an active participant in your own healing. Sierra explains why the words we use about our bodies can influence how we feel, and how simple shifts in mindset, awareness, gratitude, and self-talk can support lasting change. If you’ve ever felt trapped in pain, anxiety, or chronic stress, this conversation offers an empowering reminder: you are not powerless, and healing does not have to look the same for everyone.

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Do you feel the pull to get closer to the natural world? Is your everyday living stressing you to the max? Do you want to learn more about how to help support the environment in a meaningful way? Then tune in to this episode!

Climate change is no longer a distant headline. It is showing up in our weather, our nervous system, and the way we move through everyday life. In this episode, Chelsey speaks with Dina Ely, a board-certified holistic health practitioner specializing in holistic ecotherapy, about finding healing through a deeper connection with nature.Dina explains why caring for ourselves and caring for the planet are inseparable. She shares practical ways to reduce our environmental impact, support local ecosystems, and cope with burnout, eco-grief, and climate anxiety without becoming overwhelmed

• Why education is the foundation of meaningful climate action
• Simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint, including conserving water and making your website more environmentally friendly
• How native plants, water testing, reforestation, and wildlife conservation can support your local environment
• Dina’s Whispering Wilds method for observing nature, learning from it, and applying its lessons to everyday life
• Why starting with small changes can lead to more sustainable long-term action
• How to process climate anxiety, wildfire concerns, habitat loss, and eco-grief
• The importance of balancing the six holistic bodies: physical, mental, spiritual, energetic, social, and environmental
• How nature-based practices can help you feel more grounded, connected, and whole

Dina also discusses her evolving work, including accessible offerings such as The Wild Year and a digital care package from nature designed to provide monthly inspiration, guidance, and practical nature-based practices. This conversation is for anyone seeking a more meaningful relationship with nature, navigating burnout or climate anxiety, or looking for realistic ways to feel better while contributing to positive environmental change.

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