Episode #014 Dying for Sex & Undying Grief with Nikki Boyer
In this emotionally charged episode, host Laura Walton sits down with Nikki Boyer, executive producer of Hulu's 'Dying for Sex' and co-creator of the Wondery podcast by the same name.
Together, they talk about the raw depths of grief, propelled by the poignant (and sometimes humorous) story of Nikki's best friend, Molly, who embarked on a sexual journey after being diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer.
Nikki recounts the profound moments of grieving, from Molly's final breaths to the enduring signs that keep her spirit alive. Laura and Nikki explore the transformative power of grief, the surprising humor that can coexist with pain, and the enduring love that grows even after death. They talk about what anchors them through the times when their world is cracked open. This conversation is an intimate invitation to embrace the uncomfortable, to carry grief with purpose, and to find unexpected humor in life's most challenging chapters.
Nikki Boyer is an Emmy-nominated Executive Producer of the FX/Hulu and Disney+ limited series Dying for Sex, which is currently nominated for nine Primetime Emmy awards, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. She co-created, starred in, and Executive Produced the original Wondery podcast Dying for Sex, which won the Ambies Award for Podcast of the Year and was named one of Apple’s Favorite Podcasts of the Year.
Off-camera, Nikki is a certified life coach, a passionate dog rescue advocate, and a longtime volunteer for the Suicide Prevention Hotline. Whether behind the mic, on screen, or in conversation, her work is fueled by vulnerability, humor, and a profound belief in the healing power of storytelling.
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Resources & Support
If you’re looking for more support after listening to Nikki’s episode, here are some resources that may help:
Additional organizations and resources:
Option B – resources for navigating grief
My Grief Angels – online community and resources for grieving
Hospice Foundation of America - hospice care support
Cancer Care - counseling, resource navigation, support groups, and more
