Pieces of You

In today's episode, we make a special announcement! We update you on developments in our lives and what the future of the podcast looks like. Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Forgiveness is a process that takes time, patience and emotional balance. Today we explore the boundaries around forgiveness and how to deal with them. The first step in this process is to understand where you are emotionally. You need to be able to identify what feelings you are experiencing, what thoughts you are having, and how these emotions make you feel. For example, if your mother died from cancer but it was not your fault, then there may be some guilt or shame around your loss because it was not your fault. If you can't forgive yourself for something that's not your fault then try using radical responsibility as a way of dealing with this guilt or shame. Radical responsibility means acknowledging that we have no control over everything that happens in life and that we need to be compassionate with ourselves and our need to be perfect. It's about accepting the responsibility for our choices and actions, taking care of ourselves, and letting go of the need to control or change everything. It is important to note that forgiveness is not forgetting what happened, but choosing not to allow the event to dictate how we live our lives and how we feel about ourselves. In episode 12 of season 2 we explore and unpack the concept of forgiveness as a process. We discuss what it really means to forgive and why it can be so difficult. As always, you'll hear some of our own stories of loss and forgiveness, as well as ideas for understanding and practicing forgiveness in your everyday life. Resources: Adams, B. (1993). Please Forgive Me. On So Far So Good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x8wPt8xarE The Center for the Empowerment Dynamic, https://www.theempowermentdynamic.com/about Henly, D. (1989). The Heart Of The Matter. On The End Of The Innocence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_8NEKEZlQs Kemp, C. (2019). Why Forgiveness is Unnecessary. TedXBearCreekPark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uJ1n8iF4zs Sutton, J. The Psychology of Forgiveness: 10+ Fascinating Research Findings. Positive Psychology. https://www.positivepsychology.com/psychology-of-forgiveness 00:00 Introduction 2:22 The effects forgiveness have on our bodies and mental health 5:16 Defining forgiveness 6:56 Who is forgiveness for? 7:58 The importance of radical responsibility and emotional regulation for forgiveness 10:44 Dealing with boundaries around forgiveness 13:47 Another view on forgiveness: is it necessary? 19:03 Talking about receiving forgiveness for our flaws 22:02 What about self forgiveness? Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Episode 11 of season 2 is all about children and grief. We get to speak with special guest Katie Eisold about her experience working with grieving children and families. We discuss the prevalence of grief in childhood and some of the different ways it can show up, along with ideas for supporting both grieving children and caregivers. We open up about our own experiences as grieving kids and teens, reminding others they are not alone, while also being careful to honor and recognize each person's experience of loss as meaningful and unique. Resources: 7 Types of Grief - whatsyourgrief.com/types-of-grief-2/  New York Life Foundation's Bereavement Survey Findings -  newyorklife.com/assets/foundation/docs/pdfs/survey_key_findings.pdf  Dougy Center, The National Grief Center for Children & Families - Dougy.org  National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) - childrengrieve.org  Brighter Days Family Grief Center (Minnesota) - brighterdaysgriefcenter.org  She Climbs Mountains & Girls Rise Up (Minnesota) - www.sheclimbsmountains.org Helping Children Deal with Grief - childmind.org/article/helping-children-deal-grief/ Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In this episode we discuss many aspects of mothering without a mother. Each of us speak to this topic while being in different phases of our motherhood journeys. Some topics we cover include: Choosing motherhood, mothering skills, having a gender bias due to the trauma of losing our mothers, putting mothering and motherhood on a pedestal, and more!   Some resources used for this episode are listed below:   Motherless Mothers by Hope Edelman Mothering Without A Map by Kathryn Black Children and Grief by J. William Worden   Thank you for listening this week everyone.   Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss our next episode. We release new content every other Tuesday. In our next episode we'll be exploring Children and Grief. You can listen wherever you stream your podcasts. You can also find us at piecesofyoupodcast.com and on Instagram and Facebook at PiecesOfYouPodcast. If you love our pod, please rate and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.   Take care of yourselves, and remember, if we work together, we can make the broken better.   You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show.   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast   Partners:   Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In Season 2, Episode 9, Guest Nea DallaValle joins us for a conversation about empathy, knowing, intuition, and trusting ourselves. We discuss how the trauma of early mother loss impacts our trust in self. We also explore the idea that the newest generations are in touch with and reliant on their knowing and intuition in new and exceptional ways. Resources: Nea DallaValle, Yesologist, Transformational Life Coach, Life Mastery Teacher, Intuitive Guide Instagram: @neaclarechannel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachNeaClare Website: http://www.neaclare.com/ Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In this episode, we discuss mother loss that happens later in life. All four of us hosts have only experienced early mother loss when we were children, and so this perspective is new for us. We explore our guest Karen's mother loss as an adult. We talk about her dual parent loss, family dynamics, responsibilities of an adult child who has lost a parent, and her relationship with her own daughter throughout these experiences. Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In this episode our friends and widowers, Troy and Chris, share about their wives, their love stories, how their children have handled loss, and how they keep their wives' memories alive. Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In Season 2, Episode 6, we return to our archives and offer you an episode recorded last year in which we dive into the origins of Mother's Day. We discuss celebrating Mother's Day before and after the deaths of our moms, how some of us show up as both mothers and daughters, and our desire to reclaim Mother's Day. We end by each of us gifting a message to our listeners. Resources: “The Mother” by Khalil Gibran The most beautiful word on the lips of mankind is the word “Mother,” and the most beautiful call is the call of “My mother.” It is a word full of hope and love, a sweet and kind word coming from the depths of the heart. The mother is everything – she is our consolation in sorrow, our hope in misery, and our strength in weakness. She is the source of love, mercy, sympathy, and forgiveness…. Everything in nature bespeaks the mother. The sun is the mother of earth and gives it its nourishment of heart; it never leaves the universe at night until it has put the earth to sleep to the song of the sea and the hymn of birds and brooks. And this earth is the mother of trees and flowers. It produces them, nurses them, and weans them. The trees and flowers become kind mothers of their great fruits and seeds. And the mother, the prototype of all existence, is the eternal spirit, full of beauty and love. Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In this Episode 5 of Season 2, we discuss the impact of our mother wounds, breaking cycles, and healing the mother wound. Resources: The Mother Wound (mindbodygreen.com): a concept that speaks to the generational pain inherited and passed down between grandmothers, mothers, and daughters caused by living in a patriarchal culture that's oppressive toward women. Impacts of our Mother Wounds: https://www.theprojectlotus.org/blog/the-mother-wound What is healing the Mother Wound? (Bethanywebster.com)“Healing the Mother Wound is ultimately about acknowledging and honoring the foundation our mothers provided for our lives so that we can then fully focus on creating the unique lives that we authentically desire and know we are capable of creating.” Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In Season 2, Episode 4 we discuss the mother wound concept and how it relates to body image. We talk about the intersection of the patriarchy, intergenerational legacy, and attachment theory. A backdrop of scarcity in a culture that tends to devalue women that can lead to distortions in the mother-daughter relationship. We discuss the the mother/food connection that shows up from the womb to adulthood, and how this can relate to some eating disorders that show up. We share personal anecdotes about body comparisons between us and our mothers, negative comments and perceptions of comments about our bodies, and how body judgement plays a role in our family structures today. Resources: Stacy Saindon: hello@stacysaindon.com www.grievelovewell.com Insatiable Podcast, Ali Shapiro and Bethany Webster: https://alishapiro.com/food-body-our-moms-bethany-webster/ Bethany Webster website: https://www.bethanywebster.com The Emily Program: https://www.emilyprogram.com Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In Episode 3 of Season 2, we identify and explore maternal values that have been passed down through generations. We get curious about our own values, such as how they became instilled in us and how they show up in the present. We also discuss what it could look like to both embrace and shift our family's values in a way that serves us most authentically in the present. Resources: https://www.bethanywebster.com/blog/mother-wound-healing/ Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In Episode 2 of Season 2, we begin our exploration of The Mother Wound. We discuss what we believe the mother wound is, and our host Christine offers a definition of the mother wound that surprises her co-hosts. We then discuss the various ways we feel the mother wound has shown up in our own stories, setting the groundwork for the three episodes to come in which will dive into this concept in more detail. Resources: Psychology Today article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-and-recovery/201910/the-mother-wound mindbodygreen.com article: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/mother-wound The Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera, IG: @the.holistic.pyschologist Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In Season 2, Episode 1, we welcome our very special first guest - author, speaker, coach, and facilitator, Hope Edelman! We invite Hope to share her story and her journey as an author of two extremely influential books, Motherless Daughters and The AfterGrief. We discuss the healing and connecting power of sharing our stories, ask Hope questions related to her life, her loss, and her books, and close with an offer of gratitude for each other and our listeners. Resources: Hope Edelman, Instagram: @hope_edelman Hope Edelman, Facebook: @hopeedelmanauthor Hope Edelman websites: hopeedelman.com & motherlessdaughters.com Books by Hope Edelman: Motherless Daughters The AfterGrief Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Episode 20 is our very first recap episode!  How amazing to think back on the fact that a little over a year ago Pieces of You Podcast was still just a conversation and here we are now at the end of Season 1 with 20 episodes under our belts. Today we'll begin by reflecting on “how it started,” then discuss our most listened to episode, our favorite episodes, our most memorable moments, what we have learned, what we hope for as we move forward, and wrap up with “how it's going.” At our closing, we'll be announcing a VERY special guest who will be joining us for Episode 1 of Season 2! Thank you for listening and supporting us during our first season of Pieces of You Podcast! Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In Episode 19 we hear voicemails from some of our listeners! We posed these questions to our listeners in our request for messages: Why do you listen to Pieces of You? What is your favorite holiday memory? What are ways in which you cope/get through the holidays? Thank you so much to everyone who called in! We listen to each voicemail and react in real time. We reflect on the answers to the questions, their holiday memories, and add our own bits of advice to the advice the listeners give. To be frank, we all learned a lot from our listeners this week, and will be taking their advice to heart as we move through this holiday season. Some listeners talk about some deeply personal things related to loss, and we strive to hold compassion and space for them during this episode. Listen to the end to hear our own answers to a wonderful and thoughtful question posed by of the the callers! Resources and holiday favorites from us: Local Resources: https://www.sheclimbsmountains.org/local-support Books + Journals: https://www.sheclimbsmountains.org/books The resources listed on the She Climbs Mountains website is not exhaustive, and we encourage people to do more research on ways to deal with and help other deal with grief and loss. You are always welcome to reach out to us personally as well. Christine's holiday favorites and advice: Movie: It's A Wonderful Life Advice/tips: If you are in a safe physical and emotional space to do so, allow yourself to feel your feelings as they arise. Know that the holidays are often bittersweet and that feeling two or more seemingly opposing feelings is normal. Remember, you are not alone; we, along with so many others, truly understand the challenges of navigating the holidays without our moms. Shadia's holiday favorites and advice: Movies: Home Alone Step Mom National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation Songs: All I want for Christmas (Mariah Carey) Christmas Canon (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) Advice: Incorporate a new and old tradition into your life. Keep your memories alive while creating new memories. Sarah's number one holiday favorite: Movie: The Nightmare Before Christmas Erin's holiday favorites: Movies: White Christmas Miracle on 34th Street How the Grinch Stole Christmas Songs: N'Sync Christmas Album (Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays song) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Judy Garland) Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (Brenda Lee) White Christmas (Bing Crosby) Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In episode 18, we celebrate all things holidays! We recall what the holidays were like while our moms were alive and how they changed after they died. We share our family traditions and how they play into our adult lives. We also discuss how we cope during the holidays and ways to remember our moms. It wouldn't be the holidays without a game we like to call “Holiday Faves.” EnJOY! Resources: Ways to Remember Loved Ones during the Holidays:  https://whatsyourgrief.com/ways-to-remember-loved-ones-during-the-holidays/ How to Cope with Grief During the Holidays:  https://thepsychologygroup.com/how-to-cope-with-grief-during-the-holidays/ https://whatsyourgrief.com/64-tips-grief-at-the-holidays/ Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In episode 17 we attempt to unpack the complexity of gratitude through the lens of loss and trauma. We recall our earliest experience of gratitude as being that of a cultural etiquette, fostering a disconnect between how we are feeling and how we are expected to express ourselves. We reflect on the first time we truly felt grateful and explore the question of whether pain and suffering is a necessary prerequisite to this experience. We acknowledge how the duality of gratitude and suffering can be overwhelming, and invite our listeners to reframe gratitude as something that requires practice and vulnerability. Resources: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Episode 16 explores all things surrounding anger and grief. We take a look into the nature of anger during the grieving process. We also discuss how it has shown up and still shows up for us, as well as how it has been received by people in our life and on a societal level. Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK217849/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4017669/ https://whatsyourgrief.com/understanding-displacement-while-grieving/ https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/angry-while-coping-with-grief https://refugeingrief.com Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Episode 15 unpacks the phenomenon of ‘hyper-independence.' Otherwise known as  ‘fierce independence,' ‘badass,' ‘ boss bitch,' whatever you prefer to call it. We share how a quality that is so often praised, can wreak unintended havoc on one's ability to trust and rely on others. In this episode, we hope to validate the importance of inner strength while creating more space for vulnerability. Because hey, if we work together, we can make the broken… better.    •You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com •Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. •Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast   Partners: •Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ •Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ •Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Episode 14 begins with a self-love meditation as an act of self-care. We then discuss when we first became aware of self-care, how our mothers modeled self-care for us, our journeys with self-care, and the impact that self-care has on our relationships with others. We end with some self-care suggestions and the details of our giveaway. Here's how to enter our GIVEAWAY: Like us on Instagram and Facebook at PiecesOfYouPodcast Subscribe to Pieces of You wherever you stream your podcasts Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Complete by Monday, Oct. 4, 11:59pm CST We'll choose a winner, post on our social media, and message the winner via Instagram messenger on Tuesday, Oct. 5 Resources: Dr. Nicole LePera, Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist Inner Child Meditation by Dr. Nicole LePera Future Self Journal by Dr. Nicole LePera (scroll to the bottom of the page to request the journal to be emailed to your inbox) Calm app: calm.com She Climbs Mountains: sheclimbsmountains.org Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Episode 13 explores our physical senses. We each share our reactions to watching videos of our moms, smells we can't get past and other experiences that bring back memories of our moms. Join us for an exercise to connect with our sensory memory through writing. We encourage our listeners to participate in this exercise. Resources: Media Preservation: Token Media - tokenmedia.com (Minneapolis) Astound - astoundvideo.com Connecting with Sensory Memory through Writing: https://whatsyourgrief.com/sensory-memory-grief-and-loss Connect with us:  You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Surprise! We recorded some amazing interviews with some of our closest friends and discuss our relationships with them related to our mother loss. We couldn't keep this content from the world, and wanted to share these relationships with you in this bonus episode. Get ready for some raw content full of love, laughter, and some shared sadness. Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Episode 12 explores the nature and structure of our friendships both before and after our mothers died. We talk about friends we've had who knew our moms, and friends that we've had to share our mother's death with years later. What makes these friendships special? What are things we've struggled with about our friendships over the years and how they relate to our mother loss? Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Episode 11 is all about intimate relationships. We look back at some of our most impactful experiences in relationships and how they have influenced the trajectory of our lives. We imagine what life could have been like had we not experienced the death of our moms at such a young age. We share ideas for showing yourself love, which many of us have learned (the hard way) is a prerequisite for being in a healthy relationship with someone else. Resources:  The 7 Elements that Define an Intimate Relationship: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/romantically-attached/201802/the-7-elements-define-intimate-relationship Attachment Theory: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337 Attachment Parenting, Dr. Sears: https://www.amazon.com/Attachment-Parenting-Book-Commonsense-Understanding/dp/0316778095 Attachment Quiz: https://dianepooleheller.com/attachment-test/ Coping with an Insecure Attachment Style: https://www.verywellmind.com/marriage-insecure-attachment-style-2303303#:~:text=People%20with%20an%20insecure%20attachment,2%EF%BB%BF **If you or anyone you know are questioning whether you are in an emotionally abusive relationship + what to do about it: https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/emotional-abuse/#what-is-emotional-abuse-1 Connect with us:  You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

In Episode 10, our hosts explore their unique relationships with their dads before, during, and after the deaths of their moms. They discuss their complex emotions related to their fathers, as well as their shared experience of navigating loss with a surviving parent who struggled to provide the emotional support that was needed. The hosts end by acknowledging the gratitude they hold for their fathers. Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Episode 9 explores family relationships in connection with mother loss, grief and trauma. We remind our audience who our families were when our moms died and who they are today. We dive deep into how our families have struggled and how our families have come together since the loss of our moms. Finally, we imagine what our family dynamics would be if our moms were still alive. Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Episode 8 explores the concept of boundaries in relation to our early mother loss, grief, and trauma. We unpack the meaning of personal boundaries and the types of boundaries experienced specifically through a grief and trauma lens. We discuss trauma and how it impacts our ability to create healthy and safe boundaries, and what it feel like when boundaries are crossed. We also discuss the roles of caregivers in our lives, what it looks like/doesn't look like to model and teach healthy boundary setting, and how we are adapting to setting healthy boundaries in our lives now. We end by sharing some tangible ways that we are all choosing to set healthy boundaries in our own lives currently. Resources: Brené Brown quote: "Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others."  https://brenebrown.com Glennon Doyle's Podcast: We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle: Boundaries: Are too few (or too many) why we stay stuck? Dr. Nicole LePera: https://theholisticpsychologist.com Instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Episode 7 explores the relationship between early mother loss and mental health. We'll unpack mental health as a concept, and challenge the notion of ‘balance' as the ideal state of being. We'll discuss the importance of emotional duality and how to hold seemingly opposing feelings at once. Expect some psychoeducation from Sarah on trauma, and the difference between what is considered Big “T” trauma and little ‘t' trauma. We'll also share how we create emotional safety in the wake of grief, as well as provide some tangible coping skills for navigating and healing from loss. Thinking about therapy or medication for yourself? Check out Psychology Today's extensive directory of clinicians all over the world: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists - fyi this is not a paid partnership…. yet ;)  Resources: Definition of Mental Health: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health Different Types of Trauma, small ‘t' versus Large ‘T': https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/trauma-and-hope/201703/different-types-trauma-small-t-versus-large-t Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

The premise of our podcast is that the early loss of our moms entirely shifted our lens, how we navigate the world, and who we have become. On today's episode and in the 3 episodes to follow, we dive deeper into the topic of “The Impact of Early Mother Loss.” We'll touch on a study conducted in the UK and then discuss the death of our moms and the many additional factors that impacted us, including sudden death or death from a prolonged illness, our relationships with other family members, relationships with friends and romantic partners, our support system outside of our nuclear family, and, of course, secondary losses. We'll also discuss how children grieve differently than adults and how the impact of our loss has shown up for us adults in regards to mental health, boundaries, hyper-independence, and relationships (family, friendships, and romantic). Resources: Denmark study: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/media-spotlight/201802/when-child-loses-parent UK study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3569022/ Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/ Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/ Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Go behind the scenes and find out what it took to pull this podcast off, including technology, branding, music and more. We'll also share the meaning behind the images on our cover logo. Resources: She Climbs Mountains is a non-profit organization based in the Twin Cities serving adult women and girls ages 8-18 (Girls Rise Up) who have experienced mother loss through death at any age. https://Sheclimbsmountains.org  Motherless Daughters book by Hope Edelman This book is located within the image for Episode 5. More to come on this book in future episodes. https://www.amazon.com/Motherless-Daughters-Legacy-Loss-Anniversary/dp/0738217735  Podcast Equipment: Microphone: AKG Lyra Headphones: Beats Studio3 Wireless Over-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones Erin's Drugstore mascara suggestions: **NYX On the Rise Volume Lift mascara $8 ELF lash it loud mascara $6 Pacifica Stellar Glaze mascara $14 Pixi large lash mascara $16 Flower Beauty lash warrior mascara $10 ** Erin's personal fave Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast. Partners: Theme song by: https://www.thegemnize.com/  Graphics Designer (logo): https://marilarsen.com/  Podcast Production company: https://micme.com/

Meet Host Christine Friberg as she shares a piece of herself, her story of loss, and what she hopes to bring to Pieces of You Podcast. Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast.

Meet Host Sarah Weisman as she shares a piece of herself, her story of loss, and what she hopes to bring to Pieces of You Podcast. Connect with us: can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast.

Meet Host Shadia Tobkin as she shares a piece of herself, her story of loss, and what she hopes to bring to Pieces of You Podcast. Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast.

Meet Host Erin Ditmarson as she shares a piece of herself, her story of loss, and what she hopes to bring to Pieces of You Podcast. Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast.

Introducing Pieces of You Podcast! A podcast about life through the lens of four fierce and resilient women who lost their moms too damn soon. Connect with us: You can email the podcast at connect@piecesofyoupodcast.com. Visit www.piecesofyoupodcast.com for links to everything we mention on the show. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @PiecesofYouPodcast.