Marienelle Fernandez, Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine (pending conferral), recently completed and successfully defended her dissertation exploring Motherhood, Spirituality, and the Grieving Journey after the unexpected death of her daughter, Alicia. An Advanced Holistic Nurse-Board Certified (AHN-BC), Integrative Wellness Coach, mother of three, and seasoned nursing professional with over 26 years of experience, Marienelle integrates holistic nursing, mindfulness, and expressive arts to foster deep healing and spiritual growth. Four years ago, Alicia’s unexpected death profoundly reshaped Marienelle’s identity, becoming a powerful catalyst guiding her toward embodied authenticity. Viewing grief as her spiritual guide, Marienelle consciously chose to heal past traumas, integrate her emotions, and embody sacred presence through sacred psychedelic pathways (ayahuasca & ketamine), embodiment & expression (mindfulness, NET, expressive arts such as collage, dance, music, and poetry), community connection and collective healing (ecstatic dance & UDV irmandade). Dedicated to supporting bereaved mothers, Marienelle envisions creating intentional, heart-centered spaces through speaking engagements, expressive arts workshops, retreats, and collaborative community healing circles. She intends to transform the perspective of grief from isolation into collective resilience, advocating passionately for the sacred journey of grief to be seen, heard, held, and honored, highlighting the transformational power of love, connection, and spirituality. Connect with Marienelle: https://www.facebook.com/marienellef https://www.instagram.com/moments_with_marienelle https://www.youtube.com/@momentswithmarienelle https://linktr.ee/myheartconnections?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=d9b5e093-a6ec-4d7a-ae95-514852a9e02a
