Author: Emily D

  • Poignant moments

    Poignant moments

    I love words (and even spellcheck even more). The word poignant (thank you spellcheck) means evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. I was surprised by this definition and then found it also means deeply affecting and touching. The latter is how I identify with the word. As I navigate this new phase of…

  • Our deepest desires

    Our deepest desires

    My first job out of college was working at the airport on Nantucket as an Operations Specialist. I worked from 2pm-10pm and it was glorious. I slept in, worked out on the beach, worked hard, and played hard. I swore I was never going to work a 9-5…that sounded like death by office job. But…

  • My Radical Life

    My Radical Life

    So as we step into this journey together, I’d like to share my version of A Radical Life. Please remember that this is unique to me; this is not a prescription for your radical life (although if it sounds good to you, then feel free to use it as inspiration). When I was a kid,…

  • The start of a new chapter

    The start of a new chapter

    As I close Mind Body Grief, it’s only natural that I step into what’s next. The next evolution of the journey. I’d like to introduce you to “A Radical Life with Emily.” rad·i·cal /ˈradək(ə)l/ – adjective: radical – (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.…

  • The close of a chapter

    The close of a chapter

    For the last four years, it has been a pleasure and an honor to serve you under the Mind Body Grief banner. In these four years, I saw clients as a massage therapist, craniosacral therapist, and grief coach. I held space for your losses, for your grief, and your tender hearts and bodies. I grieved…