What if grief wasn’t something to rush through, but a sacred space to enter, tend, and be transformed by?
This week on Sensitive Matters, Christina is joined by ritualist, artist, and author Day Schildkret, the heart and hands behind Morning Altars and Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration and Change. In this rich and moving conversation, Day invites us to rethink our relationship to change, grief, and the in-between moments we often try to skip over.
“Ritual creates a scaffolding that protects the in-between. It says: your mess is welcome, your questions are welcome, your gratitude is welcome. ”
Together, they explore the profound human longing for meaning, especially in seasons of rupture, transition, or uncertainty, and how rituals can offer us structure, spaciousness, and a way home to ourselves. From mourning a loved one to navigating global crises or personal identity shifts, Day offers a compassionate framework for honoring life’s thresholds with reverence and creativity.
Here’s what they cover:
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Why ritual matters, especially in moments of grief and change
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The beauty and necessity of the “in-between” space
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How to create meaningful rituals in everyday life
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The emotional aftershocks of the pandemic, and what we haven’t grieved
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What it means to mark life transitions intentionally
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How art, nature, and storytelling can become acts of remembrance
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The tension between honoring tradition and creating new rituals
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A powerful example of grieving through ritual and symbolic objects
Whether you’re navigating a personal loss, supporting someone you love, or simply longing for more meaning in daily life, this episode is an invitation to slow down, listen in, and remember that your grief, your questions, and your becoming are all worthy of ritual.
Let it be a reminder: you don’t need to “bounce back.” You need space to be held.
Christina also shares how Day’s work inspired her own ritual practice, and invites you to stay tuned for part two, where Day offers a step-by-step ritual that anyone can use during times of transition.
More about Day Schildkret
Day is an award-winning queer author, artist, ritualist, teacher and is internationally known for Morning Altars, a practice in nature, art and ritual.
He is the author of two beautiful books, Morning Altars and Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change.
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Mentioned Resources:
Book: Hello, Goodbye: 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration and Change by Day Schildkret
Connect with Day Schildkret:
Morning Altars Teacher Training
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About the Sensitive Matters Podcast
Sensitive Matters is a podcast that features gentle conversations on sensitive, important matters such as mental health, conscious consumerism, sexuality, spirituality, ethical business, and more.
The conversations are hosted by Christina Zipperlen, a highly sensitive person, the founder and designer of the Bali-based jewelry brand Ananda Soul, a psychology student, and a mental health and LGBTQAI+ advocate.
Join her as she brings other empaths, perceptive people, creatives, unique projects, and sensitive matters into the spotlight for these insightful conversations recorded from her home in Bali.
About Our Host: Christina Zipperlen
Christina is the designer and founder of Ananda Soul, but her journey doesn’t end there. She is now a mom, writer, and artist, helping others to heal trauma, find their authentic self, and feel safe and whole as they walk through this life.
She uses a somatic approach combined with Compassionate Inquiry to form a deep understanding of how the body, mind, and soul are undeniably interwoven.
Interested? You can learn more by visiting www.SensitiveMatters.com
