The Miscarriage Therapist

As the holidays are approaching, you've done some amazing work setting the groundwork for surviving the holidays. Now, it's time to put those boundaries in place. This is a hard step. It requires courage and strength to do this. But it's an important part of making it through the holidays.  Follow me on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Visit our website! Sign up for our weekly newsletter!

How is everyone feeling as we enter December?? I hope the first three weeks were helpful for you, and set a good foundation for the upcoming month. I know December can be hard for SO many reasons.  Feel free to share your experiences with me. Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com Visit our Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Visit our website: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com Sign up for my newsletter: themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com  

Last week, we spoke about identifying what we need. Now, this week, we talk about how to enact those boundaries. What boundaries do you need to put in place? Are there certain people that you need to speak to in order to enact those boundaries? This is a hard step! But an important one.  If you want to dig a bit deeper into your plan for surviving the holiday season, I'm hosting a live event on Tuesday, 11/21, at 12pm EST. During this time together, we will review our holiday plans and address any concerns for the holiday season. In order to join this event, simply sign up for a paid subscription on our Substack account: themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com   Follow The Miscarriage Therapist on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist   Visit our website: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com

Welcome to part two of our series on survivng the holiday season! In today's episode, we reflect on what we actually need to make it through this season. Do we need to say no to certain events? Do we need exit strategies from holiday parties? Are there certain friends or family members you need to set boundaries with? This episode will explore how to identify what we need to get through this holiday season. Join our upcoming FREE pregnancy loss support group, starting Thursday, 11/9! To learn more about the support group, and to sign up, visit our website: https://www.themiscarriagetherapist.com/upcomingevents.html   Follow on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist

The holidays are HARD after a pregnancy loss. And it can feel like no one gets that, except for other loss parents.    For the next 6-weeks, we will be going over how you can create the space and boundaries you need to have the holiday you hope to have. We will talk about coping skills, ways to build support, and practice self-compassion. We will talk about specific responses to your sister-in-law announcing she is pregnant at Christmas morning, or your grandmother asking on New Years' Eve when she's going to get her great-grandchild.    I wrote a longer post on mindfulness on our Substack account. Read it here!   Visit our website to find the resources I spoke about.    Follow me on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist  

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. And, this Sunday, October 15th, is the Global Wave of Light day. This can be a challenging day for some of us. And, some of us can find it to be a day of healing. In this bonus episode, I talk about how you can honor your needs on this day.  The Miscarriage Therapist will also be hosting a live event on our Substack account! This Sunday, October 15th, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm EST, we will gather to honor our babies, connect with one another, and light a candle as a memorial. In order to sign up, visit themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com. All you need at the time of the event is a one-month paid subscription, only $5! I hope to see you all there. Mentioned on the podcast: "There Was a Baby" by Laura Camerona. Visit our website! Follow on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist

This week, Erin speaks about the reasons we need to make pregnancy loss part of our conversations. By speaking about pregnancy loss, we reduce stigma, shame, and anxiety, and promote connection, compassion, and empathy.  The Miscarriage Therapist has expanded! We have two new providers with openings. Reach out for more information.  Upcoming events: Our September support groups are scheduled and have spots available. Reach out to Erin to learn more, or visit our website. On October 15th, Erin will be hosting a live virtual event on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Join us to honor our babies, build community, and share our stories on this day of remembrance. To join the event, sign up for a subscription on Substack. Follow us on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Visit our website: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com/

In this episode, I speak with Laura Camerona, author of the children's book “There Was a Baby.” If you are parenting after a loss, or want to find a way to speak with your child about pregnancy loss, this is a wonderful resource!  You can find Laura on Instagram: @words.worth.repeating Sign up for my Substack newsletter: themiscarriagetherapist.Substack.com

Childless not by choice can mean many things. After pregnancy losses, we might decide to stop trying, we might decide to keep going, or, we might have medical needs impact our future ability to conceive. In this episode, I speak with Sarah Jane Smith of Embodied Possibility about what it means to be childless not by choice, and the decisions we make after pregnancy losses.   Sarah Jane's website: embodiedpossibility.com Follow Sarah Jane on Instagram and Facebook: @embodiedpossibility   Sarah Jane has offered listeners of The Miscarriage Therapist a free gift! Here is a link to her course: Self Compassion for Childless Not by Choice Women   @themiscarriagetherapist www.themiscarriagetherapist.com themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com

In this episode, I speak with Thea Willette. Thea specializes in energy work to help individuals heal after a pregnancy loss. She also specializes in boosting wellness, supporting grief experiences, and helping people get pregnant and stay pregnant.   Thea is on Instagram @theawillette.  www.theawillette.com hello@theawillette.com     To connect with Thea, book a time to speak with her: https://letsmeet.io/theawillette/lets-chat-11     www.themiscarriagetherapist.com themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist 

Carmen Grover is the author of "A Diary to my Babies: Journeying Through Pregnancy Loss." After her book was released, Carmen started trying to conceive again, and experienced first trimester losses and infertility. In our conversation, Carmen talks about coping with infertility and first trimester losses after a long journey to parenthood. We talk about parenting after loss, and strategies that continue to help her cope.      Follow Carmen on Instagram: @adiarytoourbabies     Follow The Miscarriage Therapist: @themiscarriagetherapist www.themiscarriagetherapist.com themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com  

In the United States, Mother's Day is May 14. And, for many of us, this can be a very hard day. A day we grieve, cry, feel anger or sadness - it can be a day we dread. In this solo episode, I speak about I am doing to support myself this Mother's Day. Sign up for my weekly newsletter: themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com Visit my website: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com  

Stacey is a recurrent miscarriage survivor, and an infertility warrior! After she experienced loss, she created a resource for other loss survivors. In her work, she finds a wonderful balance of humor, connection, joy, while also validating the pain loss survivors experience. In our conversation, we talk about the importance of mental health and wellness after a loss. She speaks candidly about the importance of therapy, and she also addresses this on her Instagram page, @soul_mama. Follow her there!     Visit our website: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist    

Today, I speak with Anna Hindell, a psychotherapist in New York City. Anna shares her story of experiencing a selective reduction after becoming pregnant with triplets. She shares the struggle with her journey to parenthood, and the challenging decisions she and her partner had to make. Anna has a private practice, and is a Gestalt therapist and an Iyengar Yoga teacher.    You can learn more about Anna on her website: https://www.annahindell.com/ If you have experienced a selective reduction, there are resources available to you, including a private Facebook group that Anna mentions in this interview.   The Miscarriage Therapist is offering a half-day retreat on May 6, 2023, from 10am - 1pm EST. This retreat is open to anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss at any stage. As Mother's Day approaches, this can be a challenging time for many of us. During this retreat, we will come together in a supportive community, have time for reflection, journaling, and connection, and we will talk about tips and tools for surviving Mother's Day. For more information, and to sign up, visit our website:    https://www.themiscarriagetherapist.com/pregnancy-loss-support-group-and-retreat.html   Follow me on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist     

In this solo episode, I talk about why we feel anxiety after a pregnancy loss. I also share some coping strategies to help us move through these feelings of anxiety. But, most importantly, remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy! If you are looking for a therapist, I recommend starting here: https://psidirectory.com/.     ANNOUNCEMENT: Join me for a half-day retreat on Saturday, May 6th, 10am EST. As we approach Mother's Day in the US, this can be a challenging time for many of us after a pregnancy loss. This half-day retreat is open to anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss at any stage. It will be a time of connection, reflection, and supportive tools to help us through the first weeks of May. Check our website and Instagram for more information @themiscarriagetherapist www.themiscarriagetherapist.com

Spring is here, and, for some of us, Spring can be a new awakening, or a reminder of what we have lost. In today's episode, I speak with pregnancy loss survivor, Angela Bowers. Angela had an ectopic pregnancy. We talk about coping with loss after surviving a medical emergency, connecting with her partner, and continuing to try to conceive. Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Sign up for my newsletter: themiscarriagetherapist.Substack.com www.themiscarriagetherapist.com

In this episode, I speak with Laura Roemer. Laura is a psychotherapist in NYC. In this episode, she talks about her experience in surviving an ectopic pregnancy. We also speak about making hard decisions regarding family planning after a traumatic loss. You can learn more about Laura on her website: http://www.lauraroemer.com/   Follow us on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Visit our website: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com    

In this episode, I speak with author and journalist, Jennie Agg. Her book, "Life: Almost: Miscarriage, misconceptions, and a search for answers on the brink of motherhood," was recently released in the UK. Her Substack account, "Life, Almost"  is a wonderful newsletter addressing fertility, life after pregnancy loss, reproductive medicine and rights, and grief.     https://jennieagg.com/ Instagram: @jenniemonologues Substack: https://jennieagg.substack.com/

Season 3 of "The Miscarriage Therapist" is back! I'm excited to be back with you all. In this episode, I speak with Aly Rolfsmeier. Aly experienced a missed miscarriage just shy of 12-weeks. In this episode, we speak about coping with anxiety after a miscarriage, finding a therapist, and validating a pregnancy loss at any age and stage.      Visit our website: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com   Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist   Sign up to receive my newsletter: themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com    

As we close out the holiday season, and 2022, take time to reflect and gather. In this episode, I'll share some reflection activities, both active and a bit more inactive.        Join my January pregnancy loss support group! Visit my website : www.themiscarriagetherapist.com Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com Visit me on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist

If you've been following this series, we've talked a lot about ways we can tend to ourselves and set boundaries. But what if you do really want to go to that holiday party, or see friends and family, even if it's hard? This episode talks about distress tolerance skills to support ourselves when we start to feel our feelings in the moment.        Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com Visit my Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist  

Getting Curious is a mindfulness practice that helps us create some distance from our thoughts and feelings when they take over, and allows us to identify ways we can support ourselves through that difficult feeling. Getting curious allows us to move into a space of integrity, and upholding our values, which will guide important decisions we make during the holidays.        ANNOUNCEMENT: Join me for a FREE even in the New Year! Starting January 9th, I will be offering a pregnancy loss healing and support group. Each day, for five days, you will have activities to help you process your loss. At the end of each day, we will meet on Instagram Live to process what we've been feeling and exploring. I hope you all can join! To register, please email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com, or DM me @themiscarriagetherapist on Instagram       Visit our new website: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com

Boundaries! They are not just important, but they are necessary! Getting through the holidays after a pregnancy loss require boundaries. In this episode, Erin discusses how to identify the boundaries you need to set, and how to enact them. She also explores Living BIG, a tool discussed in Dr. Brené Brown's “Rising Strong.” Follow me on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com Visit our website at www.themiscarriagetherapist.com

Thanksgiving is over! How did everyone do?  It's ok if you don't feel grateful during the holidays, especially around Thanksgiving. Sometimes, gratitude can be forced upon us, which can lead to toxic gratitude. In this episode, I explore when to practice gratitude, and when not to practice it!    My next pregnancy loss psychotherapy and support group is coming up! Join me Thursday, December 15, from 5:30-8pm EST. Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com to sign up.    Visit me on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Visit my new (under construction!) website: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com  

In this solo episode, Erin speaks about the challenges of the holiday season after a pregnancy loss. Sometimes, being with family and friends can be challenging. Maybe we've recently announced a loss, or we struggle to see people who are pregnant or have children. Maybe, during this holiday, we deeply miss our children who are not here with us. This episode is the first part of a six-week series where Erin discusses various ways we can cope during the holidays after a pregnancy loss. Follow us on Instagram - @themiscarriagetherapist www.themiscarriagetherapist.com Email me at erin@taproottherapynyc.com

In this podcast episode, I speak with Madeline Cheney! Madeline is the host of the podcast, The Rare Life. After having two children, she and her husband wanted another child, but experienced five recurrent miscarriages. In this episode, we speak about parenting during loss, and surviving the emotional toll of recurrent miscarriage. Madeline's son was born with a rare genetic disorder. Her podcast discusses parenting children with special needs. You can find her on Instagram: @the_rare_life.

This week, I speak with Bina Bird, licensed marriage and family therapist. Bina is the director at Haslet Counseling in Haslet, Texas. She is a leading trainer for other therapists in the perinatal mental health field, and has taken up the charge to support individuals, families, couples, and other mental health providers in offering high-quality, evidence-based approaches to therapy. In this episode, we discuss pregnancy loss and the need for mental health support after a loss.    To learn more about Bina and her work: website:  http://hasletcounseling.com Perinatal Loss course:  https://hasletcounseling.thinkific.com/courses/perinatal-loss-a-framework-for-healing Resources for the Perinatal Mental Health Professionals Course--  https://pmhtrainings.kartra.com/page/HNA6 Mentoring the Perinatal Mental Health Clinician consultation group--   https://www.nurturingmamasnetwork.com/mentoring-the-perinatal-mental-health-clinician   PSI Texas:  https://psichapters.com/tx/   Maternal Mental Health Professionals FB group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/maternalmentalhealthprofessionals/   Visit us at www.themiscarriagetherapist.com Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist

In this solo episode, Erin talks about the importance of practicing self-compassion after a pregnancy loss, as well as the need for identifying your support team. There are many types of people who can be part of our support team: instrumental supports, emotional supports, cheerleaders, and distractors. This episode will explore how we can build our support system. Erin also addresses self-compassion tools we can practice after a pregnancy loss. For more information on self-compassion, visit www.self-compassion.org.   We have a website!! Visit our website at: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com Follow Erin on Instagram: @Themiscarriagetherapist  

In today's episode, I speak with Rayna Markin, Ph.D. Rayna is a therapist who specializes in pregnancy loss and infertility, and she is a researcher studying the clinical relationship between a therapist and a client with pregnancy loss. Rayna is a leader in this field, and I had such a great time speaking with her! This is a great episode if you are looking for a therapist and want to know what to look for in a good therapist.    Therapy after pregnancy and infant loss can be a crucial and vital step in your journey. But, it is important to make sure you are seeing the right therapist. Finding someone who is trained and certified in this work is very important. Rayna and I discuss empathic attunement, trauma processing in therapy, and what happens when you feel like your therapist isn't understanding you.    To learn more about Rayna, visit her website: https://www.therapistsinphiladelphia.com/meet-us/rayna-markin/   Follow us on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Follow me on Substack: themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com

This week, I speak with Myriam Steinberg, author of “Catalogue Baby.” Myriam shares her story of going through recurrent pregnancy loss as a single mother, and making challenging medical decisions. Her graphic novel, “Catalogue Baby,” is a beautiful, heart-wrenching, and honest story of her experiences and how she moved through each loss. https://www.cataloguebabynovel.com/ Instagram: @catalogue_baby

Join me in my conversation with Laura Bauder, host of the Miscarriage Hope Desk podcast. Laura experienced a first trimester miscarriage, and became pregnant shortly after her loss. In this episode, she discusses the importance of moving through your grief and loss as you go through your pregnancy journey. She discusses the importance of sharing our stories and connecting with the pregnancy loss community. And, she also asks a very important question that has stuck with me since she and I spoke: if you had a positive pregnancy test tomorrow, what would you feel? You can find Laura every week on the Miscarriage Hope Desk podcast, wherever you get your podcasts! Instagram: @miscarriagehopedesk Website: miscarriagehopedesk.com

In this episode, I speak with Carmen Grover, author of "A Diary to My Babies: Journeying Through Pregnancy Loss." Carmen has had recurrent pregnancy loss, including a termination for medical reasons. To support herself through her losses, she began journaling. After reflecting on her journals, she published them into a beautiful book. In our conversation, we speak about the heavy decisions mothers often have to make with medical concerns. We also reflect on pregnancy after loss, and journaling experiences and exercises that could help you with your own pregnancy loss. You can find Carmen on Instagram: @carmagrova.

In this episode, I speak with Roman Prokopchuk. Roman is a fellow podcaster, and he and his wife have experienced multiple pregnancy losses. Roman speaks to his experience as the non-pregnant partner regarding his own feelings of grief and loss, as well as supporting his partner through her journey. He also speaks about the financial impact infertility can have. Roman and his wife are currently foster parents, and have fostered dozens of children over the last several years! He and I speak about fostering, not as a replacement for the biological children you haven't had, but as a separate journey into parenthood that is independent from fertility. Follow Roman on Instagram @Romanprokopchuk.

In this episode, I speak with Helena Vissing, Psy.D. Helena has developed Somatic Maternal Healing, a therapeutic framework and model to support people experiencing pregnancy loss, perinatal mood disorders, and postpartum concerns. Her upcoming book, to be released next year, will be a crucial guide for clinicians working with individuals experiencing pregnancy loss. It involves us reconnecting with our bodies, finding delight in our sensory experiences, and supporting our healing trauma. In this episode, we talk about how psychotherapy can support you in your pregnancy loss journey, and how to focus on somatic therapy work to help through trauma.  You can read more about Helena on her website: https://helenavissing.com/ Follow Helena on Instagram: @helenavissing

In this episode, I speak with Kim Hooper, author of “All the Love.” “All the Love” is an in-depth and thorough book on all things pregnancy loss. Kim wrote the book with two therapists, Meredith Resnick, LCSW, and Huong Diep, Psy.D. Part memoir, part therapy session, this book covers all topics, including grief, trauma, going to therapy, connecting with your partner after a loss, coping with social media and pregnancy announcements, and pregnancy after loss. It is a wonderful book and resource for any of us experiencing a pregnancy loss. I'm really excited to share it with all of you today - one week before everyone else!   Website: https://kimhooperwrites.com/ Instagram: @allthelovetalk

In today's episode, I speak with Allison Schaaf. Allison is the founder of The Miscarriage Hope Desk. After experiencing recurrent pregnancy losses herself, Allison wanted answers. She began researching and learning everything she could about miscarriages, and wanted to create a space for others who had experienced pregnancy loss. The Miscarriage Hope Desk is an amazing resource, including information on medical interventions, therapeutic interventions, and so much more. It is a website, podcast, and a social media community. Allison is also the founder of Prep Dish, a meal planning program. In this episode, we speak about her own losses, the founding of The Miscarriage Hope Desk, and how you can start to care for yourself and your partner after your loss. Spoiler: Allison highlights the importance of male factor in pregnancy loss! Make sure your partner is being fully tested after a pregnancy loss also. www.miscarriagehopedesk.com Instagram: @miscarriagehopedesk Prep Dish: https://prepdish.com/

This week on the podcast, I speak with Eric and Danielle, a couple who experienced two pregnancy losses after their first child. Their doctors suggested they wait for a third pregnancy loss before investigating why they had a loss. Instead, they moved forward with testing, and found that Danielle had the MTHFR gene. Eric and Danielle were able to implement medical interventions and had a healthy baby! Their story is a beautiful one, and I was so happy to speak with them. They also address how to respond to loss and grief, and share a poem they wrote for their children after the losses.

In this episode, I speak with Carole Nimaroff, a committed volunteer with the Pregnancy Loss Support Group (PLSP). Carole and her husband, a practicing OB/GYN, are among the earliest members from more than 30 years ago, of PLSP. sponsored by the National Counsel of Jewish Women. Carole is a loss mom, an attorney, and a mother of four grown children. Carole runs monthly support groups for people who have suffered first trimester losses. Carole credits her support group for giving her the strength to endure their personal, long, and painful journey. Having experienced multiple first trimester pregnancy losses, Carole understands the feelings of deep grief, fear, and hopelessness. Her personal philosophy is "take control of the uncontrollable." Carole is not only deeply compassionate, she is a beacon of strength, endurance, and hope. Carole often says, "if my mere existence inspires others, then it was all work it."

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The Miscarriage Therapist Podcast! I'm so excited to be back. And, for our season premiere, I speak with Dr. Marc Sklar, The Fertility Expert. Dr. Sklar is the owner of an online fertility coaching practice. He is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. He is also the creator of FertilityTV, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping you get pregnant, stay pregnant, and deliver a healthy baby. In this episode, he speaks about medical interventions and approaches we can take to support ourselves after a pregnancy loss. To learn more about Dr. Sklar, visit his website: https://marcsklar.com/ To watch FertilityTV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCckJrww4bImdjwPFvr631zA Follow him on Instagram: @the_fertility_expert Do you want the podcast a week early?? Sign up for our Substack account: themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com. For $7 a month, you receive the podcast before it is released, bonus episodes not released anywhere else, and newsletters providing support during your pregnancy loss journey.  Follow The Miscarriage Therapist on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist  

Want more of The Miscarriage Therapist while you wait for Season Two to drop? Sign up for our weekly newsletter! You can sign up at themiscarriagetherapist.Substack.com. We have weekly stories of hope, tips and tools, and ways to connect during your pregnancy loss journey. We also have a paid subscription for only $7 a month, with access to even more support! We are also looking for guests to be on the podcast next season! If you have a story of hope or loss you wish to share, send me a message at our Instagram account, @themiscarriagetherapist.

For some of us, Father's Day is a hard day. Here is a quick message from Erin wishing all of you strength and hope for today. For more, follow us on Instagram @themiscarriagetherapist

Welcome to the end of season 1 of The Miscarriage Therapist! It's been an amazing season and I'm so happy you all have been here.  In our season 1 finale, I speak with Kelly Smedley. Kelly is the owner of Waypoint Counseling and Maternal Wellness. In this episode, we speak about shame throughout the perinatal period, and talk about ways to cope with shame. Kelly also shares her own personal story of loss.    To learn more about Kelly, visit her website:   https://www.waypointcounselingnc.com/kelly   Follow us on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Join our Substack: https://themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com/   Intro Music by Matthew Iwanusa   See you for season 2!    

Pregnant people who experience pregnancy loss do not get enough support! And, non-pregnant partners have even less support. In this episode, I speak with my husband, Jose Roman, about our pregnancy losses, and what his experience was like. We speak about grief and trauma from the non-pregnant partner's perspective, and he identifies a few resources that were helpful for him.   Follow us on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist A podcast recommendation for non-pregnant partners:  https://www.dadstillstanding.com/   Intro music by Matthew Iwanusa

The decision to terminate a wanted pregnancy is an incredibly challenging and heartbreaking decision. In this episode, I speak with Lori Allen, owner of Village Wellness Family Counseling in Los Angeles. Lori speaks about her own personal journey with terminating a wanted pregnancy. While this episode focuses on this type of pregnancy loss, Lori's words are pertinent for anyone experiencing a pregnancy loss at any stage. You can find Lori at www.villagewellnesscounseling.com, and on Instagram: @villagewellnesscounseling.   Follow us on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist   Intro Music by Matthew Iwanusa

For some of us, Mother's Day can be a hard day. Today, I am thinking of you all. In this episode, I offer a few quick tips for honoring your day today.

Most people who experience pregnancy loss do go on to have healthy, full-term babies. However, sometimes, we can experience a range of emotions that we weren't expecting once we have that baby in our arms. In today's episode, I speak with Allison Liberman, founder of The New Mama Mentor. Allison hosts The New Mama Mentor podcast, and she addresses how we transition from pregnancy to parenthood. New parents can feel very overwhelmed, and if you have experienced pregnancy loss, those overwhelmed feelings might feel even more overwhelming!   You can find Allison on her website: https://www.rihcounseling.com/. Allison on Instagram: @thenewmamamentor Listen to her podcast: https://anchor.fm/thenewmamamentor   Join our substack: https://themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com Follow us on Instasgram: instagram.com/themiscarriagetherapist Intro music by Matthew Iwanusa

In this episode, I share my conversation with Rachel Wein, a psychotherapist in New York City, specializing in supporting women through fertility decisions and treatment. I start the episode by sharing my own personal decision regarding IVF, and discuss why these decisions after recurrent losses are so important and challenging.  You can learn more about Rachel on her website : https://www.milestonecbt.com/about   Follow us on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Join our newsletter: http://themiscarriagetherapist.Substack.com   Intro music by Matthew Iwanusa

After a miscarriage or a stillbirth, you might feel a lot of different emotions. In today's solo episode, Erin speaks about grief during pregnancy loss, and offers tools to cope with grief during this time. Follow us on Instagram @themiscarriagetherapist Read along with our newsletter: www.themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com   Intro music by Matthew Iwanusa

Termination for Medical Reasons (TMFR) is a type of pregnancy loss that often goes undiscussed, and the impact on one's mental health and be noticable. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Julie Bindeman, owner and co-founder of Integrative Therapy of Greater Washington. We speak about TMFR and how to navigate trauma that comes with loss. You can find Julie on her website: https://greaterwashingtontherapy.com/julie-bindeman-psyd/. You can also find her on Twitter @julieb.   You can follow us on Instagram @themiscarriagetherapist. You can also sign up for our weekly newsletter, featuring stories about pregnancy loss, infertility, and grieving pregnancy losses! Follow us at www.themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com.   Intro music by Matthew Iwanusa

In my conversation with LaLencia, we talk about how we can safely take medications we need to take during our pregnancy. LaLencia also shares her story of loss, as she lost her son shortly after his birth. We talk about neonatal loss, and how even in our most traumatic and tragic moments, we find ways to make meaning. LaLencia is shaping and changing lives because of her experience, and because of her son.   Follow us on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Sign up for our weekly newsletter: www.themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com

In this episode, I share my conversation with Tracy Gilmour-Nimoy, psychotherapist and owner of TGN Therapy in San Diego. Tracy is certified in perinatal Mental Health health, and specializes in working with individuals experiencing issues with fertility, high-risk pregnancies, traumatic deliveries, pregnancy terminations, pregnancy loss (miscarriage and stillbirth) and trauma related to these experiences. Tracy herself is a pregnancy loss survivor, and a fierce advocate for maternal mental health. Tracy can be found at www.tgntherapy.com.   Follow us on Instagram @themiscarriagetherapist. Sign up for our weekly newsletter: www.themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com