#366 If my mom were alive the wedding would have been way more complicated

Dana’s mom suffered from chronic pain, which led to substance addiction. Because her mom was so sick, Dana is sharing why she “was way more scared to get married when her mom was alive because it would have been way more complicated”.

If you’re feeling sad and struggling while planning your wedding because someone you love has passed away, this episode is going to be so helpful to you. It’s a mix between a real wedding retrospective, a self help episode and a fun chat between two girlfriends. We go deep and we laugh a lot.

Dana Black is the creator and host of I Swear On My Mother’s Grave Podcast.  

Topics We Covered

• Adjusting when the original plan doesn’t pan out
• Why Dana got married at a nursing home
• The importance of being honest with yourself 
• Setting an intention on your wedding day
• Meaningful ways to honor deceased loved ones
• Advice on how to deal with your complicated parent

About The Guest

Dana Black is the creator and host of the I Swear On My Mother’s Grave Podcast. She is a SAG-AFTRA actor in television, film and voiceover. Dana is also also a public speaking coach for TEDx Chicago, and coaches people privately

Links We Referenced

I Swear On My Mother’s Grave Podcast

On Instagram

Dana’s Website

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