Birth, Death, & Hygge- A Conversation with Michelle and Lauren from The Sister Project- Podcast #702

Todd & Cathy talk with Michelle Anderson and Lauren Massarella from The Sister Project. They discuss the hygge lifestyle (a Danish word that loosely translates as cozy, comfy, and overall wellness), parenting, birth, and women’s health. Cathy, Michelle and Lauren lost their moms to dementia, so they discuss what it’s like to care for someone with dementia and how to support them through the process of death. They discuss the pain and beauty of grief and how we can take care of ourselves and each other. Link to Podcast Episode on our website.

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18:24 Embracing discomfort

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55:25 Death

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Birth, Death, & Hygge- A Conversation with Michelle and Lauren from The Sister Project- Podcast #702

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