One of life’s universal truths is that one day each of us will die. In this episode, Alexis is joined by Jeelise Allen, Bermudian Counsellor and Thanatologist, and Sandy Mayor from Final Steps Bermuda, to help demystify the way we think about mortality, End-of-life conversations, and how to best prepare ourselves and our loved ones for when this time inevitably occurs.

About our guests:

Jeelise is Bermuda’s first and only thanatologist, specializing in death, dying, grief, and bereavement, and is a Counsellor at Mayvera Wellness and the Women’s Resource Centre in Bermuda.
Sandy is a representative and member of Life Steps, an organisation in Bermuda that believes in the need for a healthier approach to mortality and dying in our community to ensure quality of life extends to our end of life.

To learn more about the resources shared in this episode:

Final Steps - www.finalsteps.bm

Mayvera - www.mayverawellness.com
Email - jeelise@mayverawellness.com

Women’s Resource Centre - www.wrcbermuda.com

Blue Lily Consulting - www.bluelilyconsulting.org

Check back shortly for more online resources.

Big Girl Panties Podcast is back with a special live in person interview at The Retreat House launch party with founder Jess Burns in Bermuda.

During our chat, Jess opens up about:

• her beautiful connection to her late mom, Kim Burns and her ongoing grief journey
• the inspiration behind her new business
• insights on wellness retreats available now!

To sign up for upcoming retreats and to learn more about The Retreat House, please visit:

Instagram - @theretreathouse.bermuda
Email - theretreathouse.bermuda@gmail.com

To keep up with all things Big Girl Panties between episodes, please visit:

Instagram - @bgplife
www.bgplife.com

Videography by 7 South Productions.
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In this special in-person episode of Big Girl Panties Podcast, host Alexis Bean is joined by Damika Swan, as she opens up about her journey with miscarriages, child loss, and becoming a mom.

In her story, Damika shares:

• Her heartbreaking experience with miscarriages, pregnancy complications, and child loss
• Neglect and unanswered questions from the hospital and medical staff during and after childbirth
• Grief, questioning her faith, therapy, and the healing process after child loss
• The impact of her support system and what she wishes she had during the healing process after losing her angel baby
• Uncertainty about wanting to try to conceive again, an unexpected Endometriosis diagnosis, and how she prepared for a safe and healthy pregnancy after child loss
• How she feels about Mother’s Day and motherhood with her baby boy after experiencing child loss
• What she is looking forward to with her son in the future

If you have any questions or messages for Damika, or would like to connect with Alexis and Big Girl Panties Podcast, please visit:

Instagram: @bgplife
TikTok: @bgplife
Website: bgplife.com

Videography: 7 South Productions
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This is a BGP Life and 7 South Productions collaboration.