The Grieving Mamas Club

In this episode, Cara and Rashida discuss the difficult topic of pet loss. While they haven't personally experienced this type of grief, they've invited listeners to share their stories. A huge expression of gratitude for our guests Courtney Haller, Emily Johnson, Chelsea Dickson Jennifer Schifano and Christy Zeller for sharing your story, your heart, and your grief with this community. Highlights include:- Personal experiences with losing beloved pets- The unique bond between humans and their animal companions- Coping strategies for grieving pet owners- How to help children process the loss of a pet- The lasting impact pets have on our livesJoin us as we explore this sensitive subject with compassion and understanding. Remember, there's no right or wrong way to grieve - your feelings are valid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to The Grieving Mamas Club podcast, a space for moms navigating their grief journey while managing the challenges of motherhood. In this episode, Cara and Rashida share their self-care journeys as motherless moms. They open up about balancing grief with raising young children and finding healthy routines that work for them. Cara and Rashida discuss fantasy fiction, setting boundaries, cycle syncing, and prioritizing activities that refresh you. This episode offers a genuine and relatable conversation on the importance of self-care during the grief process.When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! And also don't forget to join the TGMC Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Welcome back to season THREE of the Grieving Mamas Club podcast, a space for moms navigating their grief journey while on the wild ride of motherhood.* In this episode, hosts Cara and Rashida catch up after taking a break from recording. They discuss topics like Rashida's return to graduate school, the challenges of balancing work, parenting, and her studies, and the personal transformations she is experiencing. They also touch on the importance of self-care, finding support, and the bittersweet emotions that come with grief. *Join them as they continue to feel their way through this season, reminding listeners that there is joy on the journey too.*When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join the TGMC Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this cozy and heartwarming episode, Cara and Rashida reminisce about their childhood holiday traditions and how they've adapted them for their own families. They share insights into their mothers' holiday customs and the influence of these experiences on their current choices. From the joys and challenges of motherhood during the festive season to the balance of holiday cheer and stress, they chat about it all. The episode is sprinkled with anecdotes about maintaining old traditions, creating new ones, and finding joy in the midst of the holiday season hustleOur mission is to destigmatize grief discussions by sharing our experiences, offering solace and understanding to others on similar journeys. Join us as we unravel our grief experiences and provide a safe space for your reflections.When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to dealing with grief, the journey can often feel isolating and overwhelming and part of the problem is that some people simply don't understand grief. In this episode, Cara and Rashida dive into four common grief myths and debunk them. From the common beliefs that "grief follows a predictable timeline," to more generational myths like, "grief should be kept private" they dissected and challenged them all. Our mission is to destigmatize grief discussions by sharing our experiences, offering solace and understanding to others on similar journeys. Join us as we unravel our grief experiences and provide a safe space for your reflections.When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartfelt, griefy dump of an episode, we reflect on our children's first day of kindergarten, stirring up emotions linked to our mothers' involvement in our early school days. We also explore the significance of anniversary dates and how seasonal changes can serve as powerful reminders of lost loved ones. Our mission is to destigmatize grief discussions by sharing our experiences, and offering solace and understanding to others on similar journeys. Join us as we unravel our grief experiences and provide a safe space for your reflections.When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we had the opportunity to hear from Audrey White, a grief coach who has experienced immense personal loss, including the passing of her father, mother, and brother and dealing with the fallout of divorce and job losses during the global pandemic.Despite her own grief, Audrey's experience endowed her with the skills to become a grief coach, enabling her to help others navigate their own loss and painful emotions. She established the Grief Coach Academy, a platform created with the idea of training others to be grief coaches.Audrey shared a unique coping mechanism she learned at the Grief Coach Academy - the "PEACE" method which helps people work through their grief. It stands for Present, Express, Accept/Appreciate, Consider, and Enthusiasm.In the conversation, Audrey stressed the importance of allowing yourself to completely experience all the emotions around grief before progressing to acceptance and enthusiasm. Suppressed emotions, she warned, often create obstacles in the grieving process.Audrey's ethos is to aid people in discovering their peace through their sorrow, in hopes of enabling them to live more fully. One major step towards this, she believes, is normalizing conversations around grief, allowing people to work through their pain in a healthier manner.About Audrey White:Audrey White is the CEO of the Grief Coach Academy and holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan. She understands grief both professionally and personally. In 2020, Audrey lost eight family members, including her mother. In 2022, her brother was tragically killed by his wife, who subsequently took her own life. Through her own journey of healing, Audrey has developed a deep compassion for those suffering from loss, setbacks, and grief.Connect with AudreyWebsite: https://griefcoachacademy.com/IG: @ AudreyLauraWhite and @ GriefCoachAcademyWhen times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing on our catch-up of our summer breaks! If you haven't yet listened, go back and listen to Ep 9. The summer mom struggle is real, but remember, when times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back, Grieving Mamas Club listeners! After an extended summer break (we're sorry!), we're back and ready to share what's been going on in our lives. From the challenges of working from home while also being full-time moms to tackling our own anxieties when left to manage everything on our own, we've got a lot to talk about. Also, don't miss out on Cara's little secret on the best pumpkin spice drink at Starbucks - it's a game-changer! Happy Fall! The summer mom struggle is real, but remember, when times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Kristen Johnson, a remarkable guest whose story defies simple description. As a widow, a two-time cancer survivor, and a mother to two miracle children, Kristen has endured profound grief and loss. She recounts the heart-wrenching experience of losing her husband shortly after their wedding, while he was serving in active duty. And if that wasn't enough, she also battled recurrent and low-outcome cancer diagnosis while still grieving. Despite these immense challenges, Kristen's spirit shines through. Her vibrant personality and zest for life are a testament to the resilience required to continue living after enduring such immense loss. Connect with Kristen Johnson on Instagram (@theresilientwidow) When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Losing a parent is never easy, but the grief journey can be even more complicated when both parents pass away. The latest podcast episode features a deeply moving conversation with Cat McMillan, who shares her personal story of losing both her parents within a four-year span.When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Grieving Mamas Club podcast, Cara and Rashida welcome Dr. Megan Sauer Rosenall to discuss her experience of losing her husband, Nick, at the age of 30, just months after they welcomed their first child. Megan, who was an OBGYN resident at the time, recounts how she discovered Nick had passed away in his sleep after coming home from a night shift at work. She shares her grief journey and the struggles she faced while raising her young son without her husband. Megan also discuss the challenges of navigating friendships while grieving, and how grief can accelerate the development of deep connections. This episode offers a raw and emotional conversation about loss, but also emphasizes the importance of finding joy amidst the pain.And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Receiving a diagnosis for your child can be one of the most difficult experiences a parent can go through. It can feel like your world has been turned upside down, leaving you feeling lost and overwhelmed. As a mom, the experience can be even more challenging, as we often carry a lot of the weight and responsibility of caring for our children. In this week's episode, we welcome our first guest of the season, Caitlin Ladd, who will help us explore the journey of grieving a child's diagnosis through the eyes of a mom.You can find Caitlin Ladd on IG @CaitlinParkerLadd or read her blog posts at https://stlouis.momcollective.com/author/caitlinladd/ When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motherhood is a journey that is filled with joy, challenges, ups and downs, the best of times, and the worst of times. It requires copious amounts of constant learning, growth, and adaptation to the ever-changing needs of our children. As mothers, we are often called to do it all, balancing our roles as caregivers, nurturers, and providers, all while managing jobs, households, and sports schedules. Though "mindfulness" has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years, in essence, it really just means the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. Mindfulness in motherhood can help moms become more aware of their thoughts and feelings, and better understand how those feelings are affecting their behavior and interactions with their children. In this episode, Cara and Rashida discuss how they use tools such as meditation and affirmations to help them stay grounded in these chaotic years of toddlerhood. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you've lost a person young, there will eventually come a time when you've been alive longer without them than with. There's a time when for one fleeting moment, the grief scale rests at an equilibrium. The before and the after form two perfect halves weighing the same weight in time. We've come up with a term for that: Grief Equilibrium. In this episode, Rashida talks about that moment for her. In September 2020 she's gone 15 years without her mom. A year for every year she had her. From now on the scales will continue to tip in the opposite direction, giving her more life without her mom than with. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is toxic positivity and how does it intersect with grief? Toxic positivity is the idea that one must maintain a positive mindset and avoid negative emotions at all costs. If you've been a listener of the show, then you know this isn't how Cara and Rashida roll. In this episode the grief duo discuss the ways toxic positivity has shown up in their grief journeys and the effects it's had on them. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your fave griefy mamas are back! After a long (er than anticipated) break, Cara and Rashida are back for season two of the Grieving Mamas Club Podcast. This season will dive into a variety of topics from infertility to toxic positivity, all aimed to help you feel your feels and normalize grief in all its paths. This first episode is meant to ease you back into the tangent-filled musings of Cara and Rashida as they catch you up on what they've been up to. From life with two kids, sleep consultants, and the general exhaustion that comes with the holidays. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! On to Season 2 we go!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry, this one is a little late! Life was lifing. In this episode, we're celebrate one whole year of The Grieving Mamas Club podcast. One whole year of building this community of badass women who are navigating this journey of motherhood right alongside their grief journey. Cara and Rashida take a look back on 30 episodes of TGMC and discuss what's to come. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! On to Season 2 we go! And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast 

TGMC is keepin' it light this week! In this More Than Grief episode, Cara and Rashida cover the things they said they'd never do as parents before they were parents (cute right), and how those things have changed since becoming moms. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast 

In this episode, Cara and Rashida have a genuinely amazing chat with Michele Benyo of Good Grief Parenting. Michele Benyo is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, early childhood educator and parent coach, and the founder of Good Grief Parenting. After her 6-year-old son died of cancer, her 3-year-old daughter said, “Mommy, half of me is gone.” This heartbreaking statement defined Michele's life purpose. Her mission is twofold: to help parents through the unimaginable challenges of parenting while grieving the death of a child, and to equip parents to meet the unique needs of a child who has lost a sibling in the early childhood years. The desire of Michele's heart is to see families live forward after loss toward a future bright with possibilities and even joy.You can learn more about Michele by visiting her site at  www.goodgriefparenting.com or by following her on Instagram and Facebook. You can also join her FB group Parents Raising Young SiblingsFREE RESOURCES:The Good Grief Guide: www.goodgriefparenting.com/gggCaregiver Letter: www.goodgriefparenting.com/caregiver-letterTALK WITH MICHELE:https://calendly.com/ggparenting/talk-with-michele

In this episode, Rashida talks about the loss of her best friend, Alex who died by suicide shortly after Rashida lost her mom. She covers compound grief and how that has shaped who she is today. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast 

In true Cara and Rashida form, this episode has tangents. So many in fact that we had pivot and rename the episode. In this episode, Rashida discusses a visit to the ER that left her feeling extremely griefy and full of deja vu from losing her mom to a heart attack 16 years ago. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas ClubYou can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast 

In this episode, Cara and Rashida welcome the first guest of 2022 and she doesn't disappoint. Guest, Meredith Shelly shares her experience as a little sister who lost her brother to suicide in their 20's and how that loss and grief has shown up now that she's a mom with a beautiful baby girl. Not only did she lose her brother, a month after his death she was diagnosed with a rare cancer. Her story is beautifully raw and she shares so many wonderful insights for those on this type of grief journey. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club.

In the second part of this two-parter, Cara and Rashida dive deeper into their grief triggers and how they cope with them. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

In the second part of this two-parter, Cara and Rashida dive deeper into their grief triggers and how they cope with them. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

In this episode, Cara and Rashida are back on their long-winded BS so the intro is heavy with tangents and rants, but eventually, they discuss the heavy anxiety they each feel about dying. While one would think experiencing grief may make you less afraid of dying but that doesn't seem to be the case for Cara and Rashida. This is a two-parter where they also discuss grief triggers and how to cope with them. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

The official definition of anticipatory grief refers to a feeling of grief occurring before an impending loss. Typically, the impending loss is the death of someone close due to illness. But as those who have experienced it know, it's not just one singular feeling. It's a mess of confusing, tangled feelings that can come up before a loved one is even gone. In this week's episode, Cara dives into how she experienced anticipatory grief after her mom's cancer diagnosis. In true Cara fashion, she holds nothing back. When times get tough, just remember, you're a badass b and you've got this mama!And for the times you don't have it, there's always our Facebook Community. 

This week's #MoreThanGrief episode topic was borrowed from The Mom Hour, a podcast about all stages of motherhood. A few years back they did an episode called "The Life-Changing Magic of Opting Out." It is about how as a mom, there are things you have to give yourself permission to NOT do, simply to survive. Grab your glass of wine and listen to Cara and Rashida tick through the things they've simply just decided to not give real estate to in their minds. When times get tough, just remember, you're a badass b and you've got this mama....Also, don't forget to leave us a review...and join our Facebook Community! 

The latest edition of the DSM-5, sometimes known as “psychiatry's bible,” includes a controversial new diagnosis: prolonged grief disorder. In this episode, Cara and Rashida tackle a recent New York Times article that details this diagnosis. There are pros (few) and there are cons (lots) and per usual Cara and Rashida have a lot of thoughts on tangents on this topic. Show Note LinksMaintenance Phase: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maintenance-phase/id1535408667New York Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/health/prolonged-grief-disorder.htmlRemember when times get tough, you're a badass B and you've got this mama!Also, don't forget to leave us a rating, pretty please!

Cara and Rashida took to the very scientific method of an IG poll to ask listeners what topics they wanted to hear from us and given the timing mother's day rose up as an immediate tackle. Cara is coming up on her third Mother's Day without her mom while Rashida has had quite a few more. Cara talks about what it was like to lose a mom so close to Mother's Day and Rashida discusses how the day has changed for her over the years since losing her mom and becoming a mom herself. As always there are laughs and tangents mixed in so buckle up. While to circumstances suck, we're still glad you're here. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass B and you got this mama! 

After a decent amount of tangents (no one is surprised), Cara and Rashida talk about what it means to welcome a new baby during a grief journey. Welcoming a new baby is a time of joy (and exhaustion) but when that joy is mixed with the sadness of missing the person you lost, it can get a little complicated. For Cara, this has meant having one baby that will remember her mom and one who has never met her. For Rashida, this has meant entering motherhood years removed from the loss of her mom and grieving never having seen her as a grandma. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass B and you got this mama! 

In this episode Cara and Rashida rattle on a bit more, as they do! We continue to discuss Cara and Baby Brooks plus hit on Rashida's new job position and her brush with Covid. Along the way, we digress to nail art, the audacity of second children and blue Powerade. We'll be returning to our more in-depth grief chats in our next episode, but we hope you enjoy these catch-up eps. :) When times get hard, just remember you're a badass b and you got this mama! 

Rashida and Cara take 45 minutes to catch up on all things Baby Brooks and a new phase of Cara's grief journey as she welcomes her son and becomes a mama of two!

One more prerecorded ep before we're back shooting the shit as we do. In this episode, we talk about going from one kid to two and how the transition for some of us (some of us is Rashida) was rough! While going from zero to one kid was definitely a lifestyle change for Rashida, one to two knocked her on her ass. How was the transition for you? Let us know on our IG post. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you got this, mama! 

We're back (ish) from a longgg winter break. We prerecorded two More Than Grief episodes right before Cara gave birth to baby boy. SPOILER ALERT - Baby boy is here and mama and baby are out here crushin it in deez streets!In the first of our two prerecorded episodes, we talk through postpartum - the good, the bad, and the really ugly. We talk about the highs of being done with pregnancy and the lows of PPA and PPD. Starting with this episode we're going to an every other Wednesday cadence of episodes so we'll see ya in two weeks.When times get tough, just remember you're a bad ass b and you got this mama!  

In the last episode before the holiday season, Cara and Rashida cover just that...grieving during the holidays. The first few holidays seasons without your loved one are really hard and while Rashida explains they do get better, there's still anxiety. Heading into every holiday season Rashida explains how she feels a sense of doom that often keeps her from feeling the joy of the season. Why is it that those on a grief journey find it so hard to let joy in after their trauma?  Brené Brown's Dare to Lead answers this question in the most easy-to-understand way. Feeling joy makes us feel vulnerable and on a grief journey, feeling vulnerable is the last thing we want to feel. When times get tough, remember you're a badass B and you got this, mama! 

This episode is one of our favorites! Cara and Rashida meet their new grief bestie, Janet Gwilliam-Wright. Janet is a career coach, a depression survivor, and oh yeah a fellow motherless mama. Having lost her mom over 20 years ago, Janet is no stranger to the grief process. Through years of work on herself (and the patience of her wonderful, amazing wife, Meg), Janet has overcome all obstacles put in her path since that fateful day she graduated from high school and lost her mom within the very same hour. Her story is honest and it's one of the things we loved most about it. She doesn't sugarcoat herself or her mom. We joked that she has seemingly worked through all her trauma to where she no has a great relationship with her dead mom. There's respect and admiration, but there's also a realness in the way she is able to look back on her mom as a flawed human.She is also the founder of The Motherlove Project, a place where moms can share their stories of losing their moms through written word.  Make Janet your new bestie too by following her on Instagram @Janetgwilliamwright and @motherloveproject. 

In this episode, Rashida & Cara sit down with Diana Waldman, a TGMC community member, who experienced first hand how Alzheimer's stole her beloved Grandma. She also digs into a whole lot more loss that she experienced within the same timeframe and how she keeps the memory of her loved ones alive with her children today. When times get tough just remember, you're a bad ass B and you got this, mama!

This one's for our homies who need some guidance on what to say and what not to say to someone who's grieving. And if you know us by now, you already know that we have opinions and WE GOT YOUR BACK SIS! When times get tough, just remember, you're a bad ass B and you got this mama!

This week we dive into a lighter side of grief but still a grief journey nonetheless - mourning the loss of our pre-baby selves. The year is 2015 and Cara and Rashida are living their best pre-kids lives. The drinks went down easy, the hangovers were nonexistent, and gravity had not yet gained control of our boobs. Fast forward six years and we're three (soon to be four) kids between us and things are quite different. Believe it or not, this episode takes a positive turn and doesn't end the way you think it does. When times get tough, just remember: you're a badass B and you got this mama! 

Whether you're new to your grief journey or have been on one for a while, you may not have known that there are stages of grief. Like 5, maybe 7…some say 12. Whatever the case, grief sure isn't linear. In today's episode, Rashida & Cara talk about all of them and how identifying the emotions helped with coping. The Five Stages of Grief: https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/#:~:text=The%20five%20stages%2C%20denial%2C%20anger,some%20linear%20timeline%20in%20grief.The Seven Stages of Grief: https://www.recover-from-grief.com/7-stages-of-grief.htmlWhen times get tough, just remember: you're a badass B and you got this mama! 

**Trigger Warning**October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month so we wanted to make sure to cover this type of grief before closing out the month. Cara recounts miscarrying her sweet angel baby before her current pregnancy with baby boy. Miscarriage is a grief that can lead women to feel isolated and alone in their pain when the reality couldn't be more the opposite. 1 in 4 women will experience a miscarriage. That means if not you, then definitely someone you know likely knows this pain. Through this episode, we hope to add to the conversation to normalize speaking about miscarriage. You did nothing wrong mama and you're certainly not alone! 

In today's episode, we chat with our friend Elizabeth (aka Ebeth) who lost her Dad in May 2019 & talk about how she & her family have honored her Dad throughout the years and how that's changed. Check out EBeth's Mama's cute home goods & decor store, Murphy & Co, located in Decatur, IL! You can also follow them on Insta @MurphyCoDecaturWhen times get tough, just remember: you're a bad ass B and you got this mama! 

It's #SpookySzn and we're here for it. Well 1/2 of us, anyway. In this episode, we dig into why Rashida hates Halloween. Also, was Rashida's bday on 10/7 so get over to Insta and wish her a belated #HBD! 

In this episode, Rashida sits down with Ryan Schwartz from Mental Health Match (@mentalhealthmatch; https://mentalhealthmatch.com/) and Jessica Eiseman from Ajana Therapy (@ajanatherapy; https://ajanatherapy.com/) to discuss grief and motherhood, coping with triggers and how you can find a therapist that fits your needs. 

Well, Mama, you made it. Another day stronger, whether you believe it or not. Cara + Rashida are your new besties in navigating grief & motherhood with a side of sarcasm.  Consider yourself an official member of The Grieving Mamas Club.  WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE! When times get tough, just remember you're a bad ass B and you got this, Mama!

It's April 2020 and literally everyone's world is turned upside down. The pandemic is in full swing and no one knows what the hell is going on. Hand sanitizer and Lysol fill the air. Everyone is quarantined and WFH with their kid(s). Life was about taking a step back, re-evaluating, going for long walks in the evening, making banana bread & figuring out the newest TikTok dance to The Weeknd (remember #wereallinthistogether? Simpler times, man). But, on April 8, 2020, she gets an unexpected phone call from her Dad that changes her life forever. This is her story about loosing her Mom and how it's shaped her into the Motherless Mom she is today. When times get tough, just remember, you're a bad ass B and you got this, Mama!

It's September 2005 . Fall Out Boy is blasting on Rashida's CD player on her way to Forever 21 to pick out a new 'fit for her high school homecoming weekend. But before she can sport that cute new top, she's suited up in her cute lil' marching band uniform, ready to perform with her closest gal pals in the Hazelwood Homecoming parade. As she rounds the corner, she hears her biggest cheerleader shouting, screaming, jumping in the air with excitement. Her Mom. It's the beginning of another fun homecoming weekend until things take an unexpected turn for the worst. This is Rashida's story about loosing her Mom at 15 years old and how that has shaped her into the Motherless Mom she is today. When times get tough, just remember, you're a bad ass B and you got this, Mama!

Another sneaky peeky before we set this whole thing live! We will be launching with F O U R  F U L L episodes shortly but wanted to give you one more little preview. Hang in there, sis! You got this!Cara + Rashida

The Grieving Mamas Club Podcast is launching oh so soon and we can't wait to share it with you. We'll let you know as soon as episodes are live but until then we hope you like this short clip. Hang in there, sis!Cara + Rashida