Episode 141- Desiree Doucet

In this episode, Sara speaks with Desiree Doucet, a grief mentor and coach based near Atlanta, who helps people take actionable steps to move forward after loss. Desiree shares how her own experiences with sudden and long-term parental loss, job loss, and divorce shaped her work, and explains how grief mentorship differs from therapy through education, forward-focused support, somatic movement techniques, and a secular “bring your own belief system” approach. She addresses stigma and fear around grief, emphasizing that healing is helped when grief is witnessed, and advises finding a safe person who listens without “should” statements or trying to fix.

Desiree Doucet is a grief mentor and coach who helps individuals take actionable steps toward healing after loss. Drawing from her own experiences with different forms of grief, she guides clients in understanding their unique journey and finding a path forward that aligns with their beliefs and needs. She offers 60-day support, occasional groups, remote or in-person sessions, and a free grief insights download.