Rebecca Churt (she/her)
Rebecca Churt is the founder of The Grievery, a communal space for holding grief and healing together. Her work is rooted in honoring grief as a shared human experience—one that connects us deeply to each other, the earth, and all living beings. Rebecca’s approach is guided by an understanding that grief cannot be fixed or solved but instead must be tended to with care, presence, and community.
Rebecca’s life’s work centers on weaving connections across divides, nurturing emerging leaders, and building collective spaces where transformation can take root. As a bridge-builder and community weaver, she collaborates with individuals and organizations to reimagine leadership, healing, and care. Her professional journey spans engagements with Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Menla and Tibet House, Upaya Zen Center, the Findhorn Foundation, and mindfulness technology initiatives, as well as curriculum development for MIT’s MBA and executive education programs.
Her practice is deeply influenced by the teachings and lineages of Roshi Joan Halifax, Francis Weller, Karine Bell, Alua Arthur, and other visionaries who center relational care, somatic healing, and ancestral wisdom. Rebecca holds a trauma-informed perspective developed through training with Dr. Dan Siegel at The Mindsight Institute and a grounding in somatic healing from The Embody Lab. She has also immersed herself in grief ritual work with Francis Weller, contemplative care at Upaya Zen Center, and end-of-life doula training with Going With Grace, all of which reflect a commitment to de-centering individualism and prioritizing collective care.
Rebecca’s work honors the multiplicity of grief experiences and recognizes the importance of deconstructing colonial narratives around productivity, resilience, and healing. She centers the wisdom of interdependence and the power of shared stories, creating spaces where grief is seen not as a personal failure but as a profound and necessary process for connection and renewal.
Through The Grievery, Rebecca invites others to co-create a space where grief can be acknowledged and held with compassion—where it is okay to not have all the answers, to not "move on," and instead, to simply be. This work is a radical act of remembering our shared humanity and belonging, one practice at a time.
Jovan Sage (she/they)
Jovan is a heart-centered guide who holds space for people to reconnect with themselves and the cycles of life, death, and transformation. Their work honors the sacred intersections of fertility, sex, death, and grief, weaving together threads of race, gender, and sexuality with meditation, breath, energy, and the wisdom of plants. Jovan is a Death Midwife, Grief Doula, and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Advocate. Through their practice, Jovan brings their lived experiences, education, and calling into an embodied offering of care and transformation.
Jovan’s calling lies in creating spaces for individuals and communities to explore the complexities of death and loss, to reclaim agency over their death (and their life), and to navigate the fears and grief that often accompany these transitions. Their work centers relational care and collective healing, empowering people to embrace death not as an end but as a profound process of connection and transformation.
Grounded in trauma-informed, anti-racist, and queer- and trans-affirming values, Jovan’s practice challenges colonial narratives around death and dying, instead holding space for the multiplicity of experiences that emerge in these sacred moments. Sage’s Circle is a container for shared grief, healing, and growth—one that reminds us of the power of community, creativity, and care in navigating life’s most tender thresholds.
Kirsten Melone (she/they)
Kirsten Melone is a compassionate guide who weaves together storytelling, mind-body practices, and spiritual companionship to support others in navigating grief and life’s transitions. Her journey began with a love of dance and yoga, which grew into a deep exploration of how we can access our fullest potential through embodied practice and spiritual connection. Kirsten’s work honors ancient contemplative wisdom and the power of stillness in a world that often moves too fast to hold grief with care.
A certified yoga teacher and meditation guide, Kirsten helps individuals deepen their spiritual practices and explore their relationship with loss. Her approach integrates years of study in history, religion, and spirituality, with degrees from Virginia Tech and Georgetown University, and a certification in Spiritual Companionship from the Shalem Institute. She also brings over five years of experience in the wellness industry, collaborating with organizations across the world to foster connection and care.
Kirsten’s practice is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in honoring the wisdom of the body, the stories we carry, and the communities we hold. She invites others into spaces where grief can be shared and held, not as something to "get over" but as a profound part of our humanity. Her work is a reminder that grief and healing are communal acts that require presence, patience, and love.
When she’s not working, Kirsten finds joy in spending time with her nieces, tending to her plants, knitting, and the playful companionship of her dog, Stella.
Luna Liebling (they/them)
Luna’s work centers on the belief that the more we can feel our grief, the more we are able to access our joy. At The Grievery, Luna will be supporting the Grief Guide Training. In their private practice, they support others as a group facilitator, therapist, somatic practitioner, Kohenet (Hebrew priestess), clown, and ritualist. They also go by Loon.
Luna believes that grief is a necessary practice in this current world and is an act of resistance to business as usual. They sit with people in grieving the ongoing impacts of climate chaos, racism, fatphobia, ableism, sexism, and white supremacy, and moving from grief to empowerment. Loon believes that no healing is complete without a commitment to healing our relationship with the earth, with the collective, and with our ancestors.
Luna is a licensed social worker in the state of Pennsylvania with a Masters in Social Work from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. They work as a therapist with children and adults. Loon is a queer and trans white person who aims to always be trauma informed, queer affirming, and antiracist. They love to make people laugh, lay on soft grass, dance with their friends, and swim in rivers and lakes.
Sohini Sinha (she/her)
Sohini’s life story is a testament to the power of adaptability and resilience. Born in the UK to Indian parents and having lived across Africa, California, Scotland, and now Norway, Sohini’s journey is shaped by diverse cultural experiences and an understanding of the interconnectedness of all people. As an Executive Coach and Program Developer, she is deeply committed to supporting women through mid- and end-of-life transitions, helping them navigate life’s pivotal moments with grace and clarity.
Sohini applies her vast range of experiences to assist entrepreneurs, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations around the world, blending strategic insight with a compassionate, holistic approach. She believes that true transformation happens when individuals and organizations align with their core values, and she works to create spaces that encourage growth, resilience, and meaningful change. Through her work, Sohini empowers others to step into their fullest potential, supporting them on their journey toward both personal and professional fulfillment.
Susie Arnett (she/her)
Susie is a compassionate creator who designs spaces for transformation and connection. With a deep commitment to authenticity, Susie has a holistic approach to curating hospitality-focused experiences that honor the individual and the collective. Her work is rooted in the belief that spaces of care and presence can foster profound transformation, and she has worked with retreat centers and hospitality brands around the world to bring this vision to life.
Susie’s approach integrates intentionality, mindfulness, and a reverence for the unique needs of each person and community. She believes that true transformation happens when we are fully present, open to the unknown, and willing to co-create experiences that nourish the soul. Through her work, Susie invites others into spaces that are not only memorable but also healing—spaces where people can connect, rest, and reflect.