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January 2025 Dante's Old South Steve Gillon is a Senior Fellow at the Miller Center at the University of Virginia, Scholar-in-Residence at HISTORY, and Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma. Gillon received his B.A. in History from Widener University where he graduated summa cum laude with honors in History. He was named the recipient of the Faculty Prize for maintaining the highest undergraduate GPA. He went on to earn his A.M. and Ph.D. in American Civilization from Brown University where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. After receiving his Ph.D., Dr.Gillon spent nine years teaching history at Yale University where he won the prestigious DeVane Medal, awarded by the senior members of Phi Beta Kappa to the best undergraduate teacher at the university. In 1994, he accepted a position as University Lecturer in Modern History at Oxford University. Three years later, he returned to the United States at the invitation of the president of the University of Oklahoma to become the founding dean of a new Honors College. www.stevenmgillon.com Nicole B. Gebhardt, MS, CCLS, CECP is a highly accomplished bestselling author, speaker, and transformational coach with a passion for helping families heal and find peace after experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. She also is a huge advocate for individuals struggling with addiction. With a Master's degree in Human Development & Family Studies, specializing in Child Life from the University of Alabama, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Communications from Florida State University, Nicole combines academic excellence with extensive hands-on experience in human development and mental health. A Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), Nicole also holds certifications as a Sacred Usui Reiki Master, Holy Fire III® and Karuna 2® Reiki Master, and Certified Emotion Code Practitioner. She has also served as a support group leader for infant loss and miscarriage across the country. Her extensive career includes positions as Executive Director at two private preschools, the CEO and Founder of The Worthy Femme and a recognized expert in Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. For more information about Nicole and her work, visit www.nicolebgebhardt.com and http://spirituallighthousehealing.com and emotioncodereiki.com Michael Logen is a Grammy-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Singer/Songwriter as heard on “Nashville, “One Tree Hill”, “Parenthood”, “SUITS”, “Heartland”, “Virgin River”, “The Fosters”, “The Hills”, “American Idol”, The Olympics, BBC, CMT and NPR. He's been featured in “Rolling Stone”, “Performing Songwriter” and “Billboard Magazine”. Also, a prolific songwriter, Michael has written songs for other artists like Kelly Clarkson (on Grammy-Winning album, “Stronger”), Sister Hazel, Mat Kearney, Jonny Lang, Marc Broussard, Will Hoge, Ashley Monroe, Bucky Covington, Brandon Heath and many more. In touring, he's opened for artists like John Legend, John Hiatt, India.Arie, Jonny Lang, Mat Kearney, Sarah Jarosz and Sister Hazel. More info can be found at www.michaellogen.com Additional Music Provided by: Pat Metheny: www.patmetheny.com Larkin Poe: www.larkinpoe.com Our Sponsors: Lucid House Press: www.lucidhousepublishing.com Whispers of the Flight: www.amazon.com/Whispers-Flight-Voyage-Cosmic-Unity-ebook/dp/B0DB3TLY43 The Crown: www.thecrownbrasstown.com The Red Phone Booth: www.redphonebooth.com Bright Hill Press: www.brighthillpress.org We Deeply Appreciate: UCLA Extension Writing Program: www.uclaextension.edu Mercer University Press: www.mupress.org NPR: https: www.npr.org WUTC: www.wutc.org Alain Johannes for the original score in this show: www.alainjohannes.com The host, Clifford Brooks', The Draw of Broken Eyes & Whirling Metaphysics, Athena Departs, and Old Gods are available everywhere books are sold. Find them all here: www.cliffbrooks.com/how-to-order Check out his Teachable courses, The Working Writer and Adulting with Autism, here: brooks-sessions.teachable.com
January 2025 Dante's Old SouthSteve Gillon is a Senior Fellow at the Miller Center at the University of Virginia, Scholar-in-Residence at HISTORY, and Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma. Gillon received his B.A. in History from Widener University where he graduated summa cum laude with honors in History. He was named the recipient of the Faculty Prize for maintaining the highest undergraduate GPA. He went on to earn his A.M. and Ph.D. in American Civilization from Brown University where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. After receiving his Ph.D., Dr.Gillon spent nine years teaching history at Yale University where he won the prestigious DeVane Medal, awarded by the senior members of Phi Beta Kappa to the best undergraduate teacher at the university. In 1994, he accepted a position as University Lecturer in Modern History at Oxford University.Three years later, he returned to the United States at the invitation of the president of the University of Oklahoma to become the founding dean of a new Honors College.Nicole B. Gebhardt, MS, CCLS, CECP is a bestselling author, speaker, and transformational coach with a passion for helping families heal and find peace after experiencing pregnancy and infant loss. She also is a huge advocate for individuals struggling with addiction. Her extensive career includes positions as Executive Director at two private preschools, the CEO and Founder of The Worthy Femme and a recognized expert in Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. Nicole is also a licensed teacher, demonstrating her lifelong commitment to child welfare, family support, and making a difference in the lives of others.Michael Logen is a Grammy-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Singer/Songwriter as heard on “Nashville, “One Tree Hill”, “Parenthood”, and more. He's been featured in “Rolling Stone”, “Performing Songwriter” and “Billboard Magazine”.Michael has written songs for other artists like Kelly Clarkson, Sister Hazel, Mat Kearney, and Johnny Lang. When starting out, he played hundreds of shows in prisons across North America the year after graduating high school, before moving to Nashville and signing his first deal.Additional Music Provided by: Pat MethenyOur Sponsors:Lucid House Press: www.lucidhousepublishing.comWhispers of the FlightThe Crown: www.thecrownbrasstown.comThe Red Phone Booth: www.redphonebooth.comBright Hill Press: www.brighthillpress.orgWe Deeply Appreciate:UCLA Extension Writing Program: www.uclaextension.eduMercer University Press: www.mupress.orgAlain Johannes for the original score in this show: www.alainjohannes.comThe host, Clifford Brooks', The Draw of Broken Eyes & Whirling Metaphysics, Athena Departs, and Old Gods are available everywhere books are sold. Find them all here:www.cliffbrooks.com/how-to-orderCheck out his Teachable courses, The Working Writer and Adulting with Autism, here: brooks-sessions.teachable.com
Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility and Parenthood
In recognition of October being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, we're re-releasing a past episode where our guests discuss a very sensitive topic that may be triggering for some of you who are currently on your path to parenthood or are one of the 1 in 4 who has experienced pregnancy loss or miscarriage. Featured in this episode are the courageous stories of how to heal after experiencing loss. Samantha Busch @samanthabusch www.samanthabusch.com Kim Hooper @kimhooperwrites kimhooperwrites.com Monica Bivas @monicabivas www.monicabivas.com Tina Sugandh @TinaSugandh MomOnTopShop.com Kelsi Burley @myjourneywithivf Linny Stone @linnystone Josephine Atluri @josephineratluri
What you'll hear:Workshop intensive weekend at Monarca in Flight October 26-27! 2:00It is apparently Infant Loss Awareness week, so in the spirit of not shoving this very common and very taboo human experience into the back of the closet, I make you and myself aware of it for approximately 2 minutes 2:30Episode 6: Operating Under Active GriefThe Tale of BossUp! 5:30 "All you can do is prepare." A dumb TMI story about a silly thing I did involving a sleepless night and a THC gummy 6:30If you want to take a bath while watching a sunset over the marina, stay at the Shad Hotel in Redondo Beach 10:20How the talk actually went on the day of 12:04My beef with the response "you're not alone" when you share a challenge with someone and how this weekend put it to rest 16:30All my gratitude to these two heroes, the splendid Dr. Shante Cofield and Jill ColemanGetting to meet the other two amazing guest speakers 18:00:Dr. Jennifer HuttonDr. Uchenna OssaiDon't go back to sleep.xoRachelSign up here for monthly blasts and functional wooFind me on InstagramSupport this podcast on Patreon
In this deeply moving episode of Full Circle, we welcomed two inspiring guests—Courtney Hooper, Full Spectrum Doula with Boujee Baby Doula Services, and Nikia Smith, Director of LaSaaun Lives Foundation. Both Courtney and Nikia share their personal journeys through pregnancy and infant loss, and their incredible work supporting families navigating similar experiences. Topics Discussed: * Personal stories of pregnancy and infant loss * The emotional and psychological impacts of such loss * How Courtney and Nikia are providing support to families through their organizations * The significance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month Resources Mentioned: Boujee Baby (Courtney Hooper) @boujeebabydoula LaSaaun Lives Foundation (Nikia Smith) @lasaaun_lives https://lasaaunlives.org/ Listener Advisory: This episode covers sensitive topics related to pregnancy and infant loss. Listener discretion is advised. #PregnancyLoss #InfantLoss #WingsOfRemembrance #BoujeeBaby #LaSaaunLives #FullCirclePodcast #HealingAndSupport #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iammswanda/support
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, and I hope that the stories shared on this podcast about postpartum after loss help with raising awareness of what that experience can be like. And with this episode, where I'm talking to Rowie Davies, a postpartum doula from NSW's Central Coast, I hope we take things a step further, with ideas, insights and advice on how to support friends, family or people in your community who may go through loss. A massive thank you to Rowie for her open-hearted and generous sharing of her and her son Billy's story and her honest advice. Find Rowie on Instagram @honouringyoubyrowena
Jacqueline was honored to be asked to speak at the 2023 Walk to Remember, so this week she's sharing her speech with you! This annual event for bereaved parents is hosted by Edward-Elmhurst Health's chapter of SHARE, a national support group for families who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss. *Trigger Warning* Miscarriage, premature delivery, and stillbirth are discussed.In this episode you'll hear...The importance of community through grief and lossJacqueline's experiences with miscarriage and stillbirthThe story behind the birth of this podcastStruggling to conceive? Grab this FREE Month-by-Month Roadmap to Your Fertility Success!In the New Year, Jacqueline is launching a resource for women who feel stuck in their fertility. Stay tuned for details, but 2024 is sure to bring a confident and calm new you!• Connect with a SHARE group near you• Leave a review for the podcast• Join the Motherhood Intended Community• Follow @motherhood_intended on InstagramSupport the showLoving the podcast? Then we would love YOUR support with the continued production of this show! With the help of our audience, the podcast will be able to bring you the best content, most interesting guests, fun events, and helpful resources for women everywhere. Show some love here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/motherhoodintended
*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode is about a second trimester loss. If you are not in place where your mind, body, or soul can listen to it, skip and come back a different day when your heart is ready. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. In honor of that the host Rikki Hamley shares her second trimester birth, which happened very unexpectedly and at home. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/frombumpstobirth/support
Responding to Life: Talking Health, Fertility and Parenthood
In recognition of October being Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, we're re-releasing a past episode where our guests discuss a very sensitive topic that may be triggering for some of you who are currently on your path to parenthood or are one of the 1 in 4 who has experienced pregnancy loss or miscarriage. Featured in this episode are the courageous stories of how to heal after experiencing loss. Samantha Busch @samanthabusch www.samanthabusch.com Kim Hooper @kimhooperwrites kimhooperwrites.com Monica Bivas @monicabivas www.monicabivas.com Tina Sugandh @TinaSugandh MomOnTopShop.com Kelsi Burley @myjourneywithivf Linny Stone @linnystone Josephine Atluri @josephineratluri
The DTB Podcast, Presented by Bless Your Heart Nonprofit Corporation
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and Moms of Hope of the Bayou Region is doing their part to bring awareness and support to our community. On October 15th, join Moms of Hope at Peltier Park in Thibodaux for their Infant Loss Awareness Day to honor all the babies taken too soon! Also, they will be celebrating 5 years of being established and providing support to the women of our community. To find out more about this event, go to their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/momsofhopeofthebayouregion. The DTB Podcast is presented by Bless Your Heart Nonprofit Corporation. For more information on Bless Your Heart Nonprofit, you can follow us at: www.blessyourheartnonprofit.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/blessyourheartnonprofit X (Twitter) - @BYHNonprofit To support Bless Your Heart Nonprofit, you can donate at blessyourheartnonprofit.com or one of the platforms below: PayPal: blessyourheartnonprofit@gmail.com Venmo: @blessyourheartnonprofit --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dtb-podcast/support
Welcome back to another episode! This month, Delise and Ginny chat with Melissa Dimanche, a musician and worship leader, pastor's wife, and mother of two beautiful children. During their conversation, Melissa talks about the importance of embracing one another in community just for who we are—both the neat and the messy—and doing life together. With Haitian-American ancestry, Melissa explores what it means to welcome diversity in both community and home, describing how she and her husband bring their ethnic backgrounds into their family and pointing out the dangers when parents “ignore” their children's cultural heritage. Finally, Melissa speaks to topics she's well equipped to discuss—how to choose joy amid suffering and the lessons learned from seasons of loss. All in all, this episode is another wide-ranging, thought-provoking, and, at times, emotional conversation we hope you enjoy as much as we do! Show notes: BlessingsandMotherhood.com/melissa-dimanche Classical Conversations® members—get started with the beta release of The Math Map: Naturals, an exclusive look into our upcoming math curriculum from Classical Conversations! To access these materials, log in to your CC Connected account, navigate to the Learning Center, and search for “The Math Map.”
Labor Pains: Dealing with infertility and loss during pregnancy or infancy.
WOW WOW WOW So many things planned and happening the last three months of 2023. I'M A PUBLISHED AUTHOR! I am super excited for you to purchase the book Perfectly I'Mperfect, Remarkable stories of ordinary women overcoming extraordinarily circumstances. You will be able to read my chapter on finding my purpose at age sixty and how forty-one other ordinary women have overcome difficult things in their lives to become extraordinary powerful women in our communities. Grab your digital copy and/or paperback. Other things happening in the next several months: The first of quarterly events hosted in the St Louis area for parents who have experienced a loss. November social media post to support you in navigating the holidays. Online event November 12th 6-8:30pm cst: Navigating the Holidays: Finding the right tools to help you shift your triggers quickly. December social media videos to guide you through elevating your emotional scale with gratitude. Book Series Coming in 2024!!! Connect with Teresa: EMAIL: teresa@livingaftergrief.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/.livingaftergrief/. Instagram: @livingaftergrief Website: www.livingaftergrief.com click and schedule a free complimentary coaching call: https://livingaftergrief.coachesconsole.com/calendar/grief-discovery-call Podcast Guest: https://livingaftergrief.coachesconsole.com/calendar/podcast-interview-call
Sisters in Loss Podcast: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, & Infertility Stories
We are kicking off Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month with all new episodes. Todays episode is an update from our episode 153 guest Dadriaunna Hayes. Dadriaunna Hayes lost her son at 24 weeks gestation due to cervical incompetence and experienced birth trauma. She went into pre-term labor and the hospital she was at did not have a NICU or Labor and Delivery center so she had to be transferred. Once transferred she endured a cerclage, 2 epidurals in 48 hours, allergic reaction to the labor medications, and ultimately birthed her baby boy who died shortly after entering into the world. In this episode, Dadriaunna shared how she has birthed 3 babies during the pandemic and how her pregnancy after loss journey inspired her to begin The Mom Bar community and podcast. Listen to this episode here: sistersinloss.com/links Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica's Website Erica's Instagram Erica's Facebook Erica's Twitter
In this episode I talk with Vanessa, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist who helps women pick up the pieces of their lives after heartbreak, such as the end of a relationship, grief, the aftermath of childhood trauma, or fertility issues. October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month and Vanessa's specialty is working with women who are currently pregnant again after suffering a previous pregnancy loss. So today we'll be talking about Pregnancy after loss & how hypnotherapy can help in letting go and trusting the process. Use code PODCAST10 for 10% off the Confident Conception Membership HERE!
Inspired by Bri's Greatest Hits and the 200th episode of The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge, Sarah, Erin, and Rachel are each revisiting their own favorite episodes from the past four years of podcasting. This week, Erin revisits an unforgettable conversation with Elizabeth Entenmann, recorded in October 2021 to commemorate Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. It's Episode 105: Erin's One Question Interview From the original show notes: October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and in this installment of Erin's One-Question Interview, the Ladies welcome Elizabeth Entenmann as she shares the heartrending story of her personal experience with pregnancy loss. Beginning with two first-trimester miscarriages and culminating in the tragic loss of her near-term son Rocky, Liz's honest and open account provides a touching reminder to the Church that pregnancy loss may be closer than we might think—but that God's love and mercy are always closer still. Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.
Pregnancy and infant loss can often be the first experience of grief that parents face. Because we live in grief illiterate culture, we often lack the experience and knowledge of what is normal and expected as someone grieves and mourns. Education helps to provide a roadmap through the rocky terrain of grief. Michelle shares the different types of grief bereaved parents can experience such as disenfranchised, traumatic, ambiguous, cumulative, and delayed grief. Resource: www.grief.comConnect with Rev. Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
*Trigger warning: This episode contains details about infant loss.* Today I talked to Nicole Haglund about infant loss awareness. Nicole's son Noah was diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) at the 20-week ultrasound. Nicole talks about her journey of birthing, loving, and caring for her son Noah for a month before his passing. We dive into her experience in the hospital and how her astounding faith has carried her through. Learn how to best support those in your life who have experienced loss on any level. As heavy as this topic may be, you will leave this episode with hope in your mind and faith in your heart.
Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 6th episode of Season 3! Let's talk about infant loss and grieving! In honor of Infant Loss Awareness and prevention month we have a great guest. Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Jessica Paulino, of the EMA Project, as they discuss infant loss, grief and mental health. Jessica goes in depth about her non-for-profit and shares her why. Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation. If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com. NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 The EMA Project Instagram: @theemaproject “Grief only exists where love lived first.” The EMA Project created with big dreams and tons of love to honor my SONshine, Edward Manuel Arnold (EMA) For the babies we carried who didn't make it earthside, for those that made it earthside and didn't stay, for those grieving and hurting. We say their names with great honor for they existed and they are loved. Jessica, Founder of The EMA Project “And when great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. We can be. Be and be better. For they existed.” Maya Angelou #GriefisLove #griefjourney #healingismybirthright #PregnancyLossAwareness #infantandpregnancyloss #neonatalloss #stillborn #miscarriage #embryoloss #infertility #1in4 #faith #hope #GOD #4ema #griefdoula #postpartumdoula #theemaproject #pcco #TeamSimeon #griefsupport The EMA Project Website: https://arnoldjessica31.wixsite.com/emaproject You can find all the ways in which you can led support here: The EMA Project Linktree: https://linktr.ee/4ema Brujas of Brooklyn Website: https://www.brujasofbrooklyn.com/
Hola Comadres! Welcome to the 6th episode of Season 3! Let's talk about infant loss and grieving! In honor of Infant Loss Awareness and prevention month we have a great guest. Join your comadre Marcy and special guest Jessica Paulino, of the EMA Project, as they discuss infant loss, grief and mental health. Jessica goes in depth about her non-for-profit and shares her why. Marcy is recording with Riverside-FM and if you'd like to watch instead of listen, head on over to YouTube and check out the video version of the podcast. If you have any suggestions, opinions, questions, or comments about this or any episode, please send us a Comadre-Gram at marcy@comadreandopod.com or DM me via IG. Let's have a conversation. If you like the podcast, please share with your family, friends, and significant other. You can support this podcast by finding it across all platforms and rating, liking, and reviewing. If you chat about us, please use the hashtags #Comadreando, #ComadreTime, or #HolaComadres so that I can see and share you as well. If you want to help the sustainability of Comadreando, please consider becoming a patron on Patreon. Become a monthly sustaining member or make a one time contribution. Every little bit helps. You can contribute via $comadreandopod on CashApp and @comadreandopod on Venmo. Merchandise is out now, please visit our BRAND NEW WEBSITE to check out all the Comadre Gear https://www.comadreandopod.com. NOTES: Sign Up for Comadre-grams Using this link: http://eepurl.com/h-Gqw9 The EMA Project Instagram: @theemaproject “Grief only exists where love lived first.” The EMA Project created with big dreams and tons of love to honor my SONshine, Edward Manuel Arnold (EMA) For the babies we carried who didn't make it earthside, for those that made it earthside and didn't stay, for those grieving and hurting. We say their names with great honor for they existed and they are loved. Jessica, Founder of The EMA Project “And when great souls die, after a period peace blooms, slowly and always irregularly. Spaces fill with a kind of soothing electric vibration. Our senses, restored, never to be the same, whisper to us. They existed. We can be. Be and be better. For they existed.” Maya Angelou #GriefisLove #griefjourney #healingismybirthright #PregnancyLossAwareness #infantandpregnancyloss #neonatalloss #stillborn #miscarriage #embryoloss #infertility #1in4 #faith #hope #GOD #4ema #griefdoula #postpartumdoula #theemaproject #pcco #TeamSimeon #griefsupport The EMA Project Website: https://arnoldjessica31.wixsite.com/emaproject You can find all the ways in which you can led support here: The EMA Project Linktree: https://linktr.ee/4ema Brujas of Brooklyn Website: https://www.brujasofbrooklyn.com/
We were blessed with the opportunity to speak with Muva, Wife, and Business Owner Ryah Jay. With October being National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, Ryah Jay has unfortunately experienced this type of loss twice. She was very transparent with us about her experience and encourages mothers not to give up hope. She also discussed being a mommy of 2 and running multiple businesses such as MHLF Beauty and Herbs N' Harlem and being TikTok famous because of her neighbor's dog pooping in her yard. Make sure you follow her on Instagram @RyahJay_ Tik Tok (she's famous) @RyahJay_MUA Her businesses @MHLFBeauty & @HerbsnHarlem --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
As a Certified Grief Educator with David Kessler and Grief.com, Michelle explains the Five Stages of Grief™️- denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance as well as the sixth stage- meaning through the lens of pregnancy and infant loss. She shares that unfortunately over the years the 5 Stages of Grief™️ have been misinterpreted by many, including mental health professionals. These six stages reflect where we are in our journey of grief at any given moment. They are about change we do not want. The stages are unconscious and natural responses to loss. They are tools to help us frame and identify what we may be feeling. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross explicitly stated that the stages “are not stops on some linear timeline in grief." Not everyone goes through all of them or in a prescribed order. Everyone's grief is unique. These stages can provide a roadmap for grief's rocky terrain and help us to be better equipped to cope with life and loss. Michelle invites you to also listen to Season 1 Episode 3 for an overview of the Four Phases of Bereavement for Baby Loss.Resource: https://grief.com/ Connect with Rev. Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithHolding Space for Pregnancy Loss Training: birtheseservices.com/training-for-professionalsThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
0:00-8:51: Should children be permitted to have transgender surgeries? 8:51-17:05: Natalie Marie Rodriguez, Executive Director of Hopeful Beginnings, joins to talk about Infant Loss Awareness month, how Hopeful Beginnings is helping moms, and best practices for supporting those in your life who have lost a child. Visit https://www.hopefulbeginning.org/ for more, and to learn about their upcoming gala on November 12. 17:05-28:15: As a pastor, it's awkward–and hurts–when people ghost your church. Brian and Aubrey share stories & have a specific ask for people who are thinking about leaving. 28:15-37:14: Which Americans are most likely to be “nones”? The data might surprise you. 37:14-46:53: Should we center ourselves in other people's stories, especially on social media? An innocent tweet from a woman about having coffee with her husband went viral, and Aubrey has strong thoughts. 46:53-56:47: Michelle Sanchez, senior discipleship and evangelism leader of the Evangelical Covenant Church, joins to talk about her new book for churches: Color-Courageous Discipleship.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month which includes miscarriage, infertility, failed cycle, infant loss, ectopic, stillbirth, child loss, SIDS, neonatal loss, TFMR, chemical pregnancy, and embryo loss. To every person who has experienced any of these difficult experiences, I see you, I feel your pain, and I am holding space for you. In this week's podcast, we will discuss the journey of infertility. Infertility, in simple words, is the inability to reproduce. It affects both men and women. It can be challenging for people to sail through the physical and mental pressure of infertility and its treatments. Michelle Mercurio joins me today with her journey through infertility and the struggles she faced. According to her, letting go of all the guilts and living with self-love is a great medicine to make healing happen. Self-love can do wonders in thought processing and boosting confidence. She says focusing on a 'to-be list' instead of a to-do list should be the priority. There will be many ups and downs, and many identities will be crashed, but one should not need external things to like themselves. Questioning your beliefs and why you believe them makes corrections and clears the thought process. Listen to the podcast to learn how Michelle overcame depression and how she coped through all her heavy days. Here are the quick timestamps: 04:30- Michelle's infertility journey with PCOS 08:05- Treatments and accepting phase 18:20- Dealing with Depression 28:30- Healing and letting go 38:00- A Note of Help Favorite quotes: "The reason we fear judgments is that we are so harshly judging ourselves.""If I love myself, I can show up for others better.""Relationship with others is based on our relationship with ourselves." To connect with Michelle: Website: https://michellemercurio.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellemercurioFollow IG: https://www.instagram.com/michmerc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6aYkwTShrPXMOlkQbnJIag To connect with Jenny: Website: http://wholymom.com/Follow IG: @wholymomLinkedIn: Jennifer JamesFacebook: wholymomEmail: info@wholymom.comTo support my podcast, PayPal or Venmo: @wholymomSupport the show
Megs shares her story of child loss and shares how we can raise awareness, and how crochet can be part of the healing process.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. This week I'm talking about my thoughts on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. This month is special to me and so many others. This episode can be helpful for those who have gone through loss or who haven't and want to know more about loss and how it effect families and how to be the best support system to those families. Please share this episode on your social media to help keep this conversation going. Thanks for being here! If you aren't following me on social media please do! Id love to connect! Please subscribe to my podcast. Give it a 5 star rating, a written review and share on your socials to help spread the conversation! Follow me in INSTAGRAM www.Instagram.com/Chaunceyellis Tiktok www.tiktok.com/chaunceyellis YouTube. https://youtube.com/c/BellezzaByCpLashes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Each October, Michelle honors Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month on the podcast. This year she shares an episode from her Birth Ease Loss Support Podcast featuring samples of the Calm Birth meditations for perinatal loss. "The loss of a pregnancy or infant is an incredibly common heartbreak. Yet, we are given so few opportunities to grieve a loss that is often invisible to those around us. Calm Birth for Pregnancy and Infant Loss presents an opportunity to move through emotions and to send life on its way with love. If someone you know has lost a pregnancy or infant, this can be a beautiful way of supporting them through this journey. If you lost a pregnancy or infant recently, or in the past, please use these audioguides for healing and moving about life changed but still whole."—Calm BirthResources:To Purchase the Calm Birth Meditations for Pregnancy Loss https://www.calmbirth.org/audioguidesProgressive Relaxation for Grief: https://www.futurity.org/grief-progressive-muscle-relaxation-2617232TONGLEN MEDITATION by Pema Chödrön: https://youtu.be/QwqlurCvXuM Connect with Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithPodcast: Birth Ease Loss SupportThank you for listening!
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. Danielle had a stillbirth at 25 weeks of pregnancy. She was young, and was completely unaware of what her or her baby's rights were. In addition to being treated horribly, Danielle never received a birth certificate or a death certificate for her son. Later, when Danielle was in nursing school, she learned that she could have advocated for her son, and that they both had rights. When a health condition arose with another pregnancy, Danielle did what she had to do for herself and her baby. Danielle is now a nurse who is a fierce advocate for her patients. She stands up for people who are vulnerable or are in need of support. She does what no one did for her in one of her darkest times. Authentic Points of View with Danielle BooherResources: Navigating Baby Loss- Jennifer SennExpecting Rainbow- Justine WanStill a Part of Us- Winter and Lee ReddI'll Hold You in Heaven-Jack HayfordWeighted BearsWalter's BearsMolly BearsMemory BearsTammy BearsHold A Memory BearsLaborLessons.comEnjoy listening to Labor Lessons? Leave a review here! Let me know what your favorite episode is and why!Follow me on Instagram: Labor LessonsDisclosure: Links to other sites may be affiliate links that generate us a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Disclaimer:This podcast has extremely sensitive content, please be aware.For Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, Megan walks us through not the loss of one child, but two. This podcast is dedicated Adeline and Asher, our sweet heavenly babies.
Over the last few months, my wife and I have experienced five miscarriages. We decided to be open about it because we need the support of friends and family, and we felt being open about it would contribute to the end of the stigma around losing a child. My guest Emma Ping of Selah's Grace Ministries, started a nonprofit to do that same thing. Jennifer Kitzmiller of Indianapolis Arts Chorale also joins us to talk about their event Break the Silence: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness, a musical candlelight vigil for those seeking a space for pain and grief, remembrance and honor, solace and hope but, most of all, love. - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/indianapolis-arts-chorale-15774369012?fbclid=IwAR1-Qc_gvw3aVqwzMGVaz6MufrDDYOGXSILJwhi241gJCruFK_Rf3tPk3oc Video - https://youtu.be/IiQBUmiS3VY Join WAL Plus now for commercial-free shows and our complete archives - JoinWALPlus.com ---- This episode is brought to you by Iconic Insurance. Fifteen percent of Americans are left to find health insurance on their own. You might feel overwhelmed, lost, or frustrated, and if that's you, feel in control of your health with Matt Allen's help. Visit www.iconic-insurance.com/libertarians to get started. --- Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast or taking yours to the next level, please contact us at LeadersAndLegends.net. ---- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. ---- Q Sleep Spray assists in achieving a more restful sleep so you can wake up refreshed. Q SLEEP contains incredible ingredients, including melatonin, 5-HTP, and L-theanine, as well as a proprietary herbal extract, which synergistically promotes restful sleep and helps your mind and body rejuvenate. Buy Now - https://wearelibertarians.com/sleepspray/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Listen into the second bonus episode in our Conversations with a Grieving Mom series. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month and this week you will hear 3 short mini bonus episodes to help us give off this month. In these short episodes I will be highlighting specific topics surrounding pregnancy and infant loss in order to give you a voice, to acknowledge your loss and to help others who have not experienced this kind of loss understand a little better what it is to be a baby loss mom. Over on the blog we will be doing the same, with a series called “What I Wish You Knew” featuring responses from real women who have experienced different types of loss. If you love a grieving mom this bonus series on the podcast as well as the blog series is going to be incredibly helpful. In this second episode of the series I am talking about why we as loss moms talk about our babies and addressing all the other things someone who has not experienced this kind of loss may find strange or odd, awkward or uncomfortable -- or all of the above. If you are a grieving mom I hope this gives you permission to grieve in any way that is helpful to you, and to honor and celebrate your baby in any way you choose. If you are here because you love a grieving mom, I hope this helps you understand us a bit better. For an abundance of resources about Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, how we are raising awareness and honoring your baby(s) head to www.themorning.com/awarenesss that's themorning.com/awareness. JOIN US FOR A FREE LIVE EVENTLast thing, if you are a grieving mom I want to invite you to join us for a free live event – a Night of Remembrance – a night to honor your baby(s). You can find the details and registration information for this event at themorning.com/remembrancenight. IF YOU LOVE A GRIEVING MOMAnd if you love a grieving mom, we have something for you too, a free guide with simple tips for how to love a grieving friend, head to themorning.com/friendsandfamily.
Michele Benyo, founder of Good Grief Parenting shares with Michelle the 4 keys for parents with young children navigating perinatal loss. These 4 keys are self-care, accurate words describing death, inviting conversation, and honoring child-sized grief. She also explains why we need to avoid telling children euphemisms such as “He went to sleep.” or vague words such as ‘gone' or ‘passed' when explaining that someone has died. Dead and died have a very specific meaning and those are the only words that accurately tell children what happened. Young children won't understand death, but they still have the accurate word and they are going to grow into that understanding. She also explains why it is important to tell children in an age-appropriate way about the death in an honest and accurate way without too many details. Parents can follow the child's lead if they ask to know more. Michele also shares that children can internalize 4 messages when they lose a sibling: I don't understand, I hurt inside, I don't belong, and I am not enough. She provides tips to help parents grief with their child in healthy ways. "I just think that when we are a bereaved parent and we have other young children to raise, we are being asked to do two of the hardest things we'll ever have to do in our lives at the same time. And that is to grief a loved one which is such hard work and parent a young child in those formative early childhood years."—Michele Benyo About Michele: Michele Benyo is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, parent mentor, and founder of Good Grief Parenting, whose purpose is to support parents who are raising young bereaved siblings after child loss. Her mission is to be a voice for the youngest of grievers and to help parents nurture and understand the unique needs of children who have lost a sibling in early childhood.When Michele's six-year-old son died of cancer, her daughter said, "Mommy, half of me is gone." She was just 3 1/2 years old. Even though Michele was teaching early childhood parenting classes and had a Masters in early childhood education, she didn't know how best to help her daughter. This inspired her to become the support she had needed most during that time so that parents like her wouldn't have to go it alone. She's spent more than 20 years learning all she can about early childhood sibling loss, its lifelong impact on the surviving sibling, and how parents can help their bereaved child grow up whole and happy.Michele equips parents with tools to help their family heal after child loss, to foster hope, and to build resilience. Parents who work with Michele tap into their own wisdom and gain the insights, skills, and confidence to live forward toward a future bright with possibilities and joy. Connect with Michele Benyo: Website: https://goodgriefparenting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodgriefparentingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelebenyo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodgriefparenting/ Connect with Rev. Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
Ann Pearson and author Margaret Scofield share with Michelle the story behind the much-needed book I Love You Still: A Memorial Baby Book which was inspired by the loss of Ann's daughter, Riley, due to miscarriage. I Love You Still is a first-of-its-kind baby memory book made for moms experiencing a miscarriage, stillbirth, or newborn loss- no matter how long ago that loss took place. It is a treasured keepsake to create a tangible way to document and honor the baby's life, no matter how brief. Margaret explains the obstacles that were holding her book—and other books on perinatal bereavement—back from mainstream publication. Shockingly, there is not a literary categorization code (both medical and popular) on the topic of perinatal loss. These codes are the system through which all print and digital materials are categorized. The BISAC codes list is the preeminent literary categorization tool that is used to organize everything from online search results to bookstore layouts. About Margaret & Ann:Author Margaret Scofield created I Love You Still: A Memorial Baby Book—a first-of-its-kind baby memory book made for moms experiencing pregnancy and infant loss—after her friend Ann Pearson lost her daughter, Riley, due to miscarriage. In 2019, a local news story about the book quickly spread across mainstream outlets such as NBC, CBS, FOX, TODAY, MSN, People Magazine, and HuffPost. Yet, Margaret struggled to find a publisher because her book didn't “fit an existing genre.” After selling out in 3 days at the #2 spot on the Amazon Best Seller List, landing on the shelves of all major US retailers, and shipping to over 30 countries, Margaret decided to find out exactly what was holding her book—and other books on perinatal bereavement—back from mainstream publication. Now, Margaret is on a mission to change the literary landscape for loss moms by 2023—but she needs our help. Margaret is joined today by her friend and inspiration for the book, Ann Pearson. Ann discusses the events and emotions connected to her pregnancy with Riley, and the role Margaret's book has played in her grief journey. The two friends now come together to raise awareness for the missing literary categorization for all books (both medical and popular) on the topic of perinatal loss. The system through which all print and digital materials are categorized is called the BISAC codes list: as the preeminent literary categorization tool, this list is used to organize everything from online search results to bookstore layouts. However, in 2022, there is still no categorization for books about miscarriage or perinatal bereavement. That means there is no central spot wherein these resources are compiled—it also means that those looking to provide them are turned away at a much higher rate. Margaret now asks for our help to change that by reaching out directly to BISG, the organization responsible for voting on changes to the BISAC literary codes list each year. Help Add a BISAC code for Perinatal BereavementThe link to the BISG's full Subject Headings list (with a link to the Contact Form) can be found here: https://bisg.org/page/BISACEditionThe direct link to the Contact Form can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9CH9MD Connect with Margaret: Instagram: @iloveyoustillbook Website: https://www.iloveyoustillbook.com/Email: margaret@iloveyoustillbook.com Connect with Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
Drawing upon her experience as an OB/GYN and as a mother that has felt the sorrow of pregnancy loss, Dr. I. Cori Baill shares with Michelle the journey of writing her beautiful and much-needed book, Why is Mommy Crying-explaining early pregnancy loss to young children. Dr. Baill provides suggestions and guidelines when experiencing a miscarriage. She reminds grieving parents of the importance of not blaming themselves and or feeling shame regarding their miscarriage, doing their best to overlook the well-meaning but often hurtful things that people can say, and remembering they are not alone in this experience. So many others have experienced baby loss, as well. As a professor, Dr. Baill is working to instill the skills of humanity, empathy, and compassionate care in the next generation of physicians. "There is just too much silence about miscarriage. Women have grieved way too long in silence and have been told, 'You'll get over it, just move on.' And, I don't think that's the appropriate message. We should have the time, and the permission and the support to grieve the loss of a pregnancy." —Dr. Cori Baill About the Book:This beautifully illustrated story helps recipients as young as three years of age. Written by an experienced physician, Why is Mommy Crying -explaining early pregnancy loss to young children comforts in the context of family and the larger universe. The young protagonist, Max, using his imagination, and accompanied by his stuffed animal, Mink, begins to understand what has made his mother sad. His imagery and ideas offer a gentle springboard to discuss broader concepts surrounding grief and recovery, including religion. Why is Mommy Crying -explaining early pregnancy loss to young children helps to end the all too pervasive silence surrounding miscarriage. This inclusive book offers age-appropriate comfort, consolation, and reassurance. Its themes are universal and non-denominational. Connect with Dr. Baill:Twitter: @wimcbookInstagram @wimcbookFacebook: @whyismommycrying About Dr. Baill:I. Cori Baill, MD is a board-certified OB/GYN. She completed her OB/GYN residency at The Johns Hopkins Medical Institute, then practiced for many years. She is now a Professor at the University of Central Florida, College of Medicine. In addition to many years of caring for women and their families, she is an award-winning short story author and the mother of two. She hopes that Why is Mommy Crying? comforts those who have known the grief of miscarriage, especially the family's youngest members. About the Illustrator:Heather Bell, SCWBI illustrator, https://heatherbellbooks.com, added immeasurably to this project. She holds BFA in Painting from the Kansas City Art Institute, is a member of SCBWI, a participant in the 12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge, and a Children's Book Academy graduate. When not illustrating and writing, she searches out story ideas as an undercover school bus driver. Heather Bell is an author/illustrator represented by Kaitlyn Sanchez at Olswanger Literary Agency. Connect with Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
Laura LaBelle and Michelle discuss how children are often overlooked as grievers when death and loss occur. They remind us when death and loss occur children are learning how to manage their grief and that they must adjust to a new identity that this loss brings. Laura stresses the importance of conversation and creating an empathetic space where pain can be absorbed. Laura provides tips for communication and helping kids to process their grief such as memory jars, breath and grounding exercises, models of grief, observing how animals grieve, discussions about grief and playing out scenarios, and involving the deceased by creating traditions that remind the bereaved it is ok to still talk about that person. They explain why it is vital for adults to become more comfortable with death and grief. Laura also shares signs to look for regarding if a child is having difficulty coping with the loss. "It's a heightened, heightened, heightened anxious time. And so, oftentimes we don't say anything to kids right away. But they know something is up. They feel it. They can feel it. We think we are hiding it and it's like NO. No one's hiding anything other than the fact that we all see that everyone's kinda freaked out right now. Like nobody knows what to do."—Laura LaBelle Resources:The Invisible StringTenth Good Thing About Barney Why is Mommy Crying? -explaining early pregnancy loss to young childrenBambi IIBereavement Reactions of Children and Young People By Age Group:https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/bereavement-reactions-children-young-people-age-groupSesame Street:https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief/Dougy Center:https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources/kidsNew Hope for Kids:https://newhopeforkids.org/Children's Grief Center:https://childrensgrief.org/ National Alliance for Children's Grief:https://childrengrieve.org/ About Laura:Laura LaBelle holds a Doctorate degree from the University of San Francisco in Education, Organizational Leadership, and has worked extensively with relocated people groups in varying parts of the world who have been displaced by their governments, war, and history of colonization. Over the last 20 years, Laura has been a credentialed teacher working in K12 education as an educator, mentor, and consultant including working with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Laura frequently consults with groups to create curriculum, experiences, and gatherings on a variety of topics they need help organizing and implementing. Laura is the owner of Life Shifts Companion working as a full spectrum doula, 1:1 companion, support group leader, speaker, and workshop/retreat facilitator. Much of their time is focused in the realm of working in a trauma-informed manner with the birthing, the dying, and those who find themselves in the midst of life changes. High interests are exploring healthy ways of mourning and grieving, and helping those experiencing perinatal loss. Laura's background with kids and loss began in middle school as a hospital volunteer filling in on the children's floor in the playroom. Eventually, as a teacher in a high needs, short personnel funded area, Laura gained much experience in the moment often during science when children who'd experienced intense loss would boldly ask questions about how those life cycle lessons connected to the loss of their family members. Learning to navigate those conversations and not leave the students fearful or questioning their familial beliefs, proved to be some of the most important lessons Laura learned. While teaching, Laura began to volunteer with the sick and dying and returned in part to the children's floor at the hospital they first experienced grief and children. Laura has since worked throughout Thailand and Lao PDR with relocated people groups, often finding themselves listening to the stories told by the traumatized women and children regarding unbearable pain and loss. These relationships that still exist are part of the foundational belief that what people want, including children, is someone to listen, create and hold space, to just be with—a companion. Today, Laura runs a sibling grief group for kiddos who have lost a sibling, and conducts workshops on similar topics. A long term goal of Laura's is to help communities create public mourning spaces to help normalize our relationships to grief and death. Laura feels deeply that this is one way to help us contextualize and manage our collective grief as a nation, while helping to address our fearful attitudes toward death and grief so that we may truly begin to heal and live. Laura is committed to working with people who have experienced discrimination, trauma and/or loss due to some aspect of identity such as gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and religion. They have created numerous educational products, and have trained professionals for close to two decades. Connect with Laura:Website: www.lifeshiftscompanion.comTikTok: @Let'sTokAboutDeath Instagram: @spaceforgrief, Connect with Rev. Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
Mother's Day can be quite painful for those who have lost their mom or for those that have struggled to become pregnant, experienced pregnancy and infant loss, or the death of a child. For many, the day may bring feelings of sadness, isolation, loneliness, unworthiness, and pain. They may feel left out and forgotten on Mother's Day. Michelle provides a brief history of Mother's Day and the creation of International Bereaved Mother's Day in 2010 by Carly Marie Dudley after the loss of her stillborn son, Christian. Many in the baby loss community have embraced this day and events have been designed around it such as this year's 3rd Annual Bereaved Mother's Day Conference - A Healing Collective, on May 1, 2022, which is available online. Yet, just as each person's journey of grief is as unique as their fingerprint, it is understandable that International Bereaved mothers day would bring up differing feelings for parents that have experienced the unfathomable loss of their baby or child. The beautiful thing is that as International Bereaved Mother's Day becomes more recognized, mothers and families can honor one or both days in the way that is best for them, even varying it year by year. Michelle shares tips to support someone that is grieving their child on both Mother's Day and Bereaved Mother's Day. Michelle closes this episode with a short meditation for Bereaved Mother's Day. References:https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-52589173https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/mothers-day#:~:text=The%20official%20Mother's%20Day%20holiday,mothers%20made%20for%20their%20children.https://stillstandingmag.com/2016/06/02/international-bereaved-mothers-day/https://www.gpshope.org/know-sunday-may-6-international-bereaved-mothers-day/https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org/can-we-talk-about-bereaved-mothers-day-and-mothers-day/https://www.joincake.com/blog/bereaved-mothers-day/ Connect with Rev. Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
When we are facing the loss of a baby, it isn't unusual to question one's faith. All the truths that we thought we believed can feel like a lie. We may even feel abandoned or punished by God. When grieving, reminders of God's Word can soothe the emotions and thoughts surging through our hearts and minds and relax our grief-weary bodies. For this last episode of Season 1, Michelle has recorded Bible verses for bereaved parents seeking comfort within scripture.And while this first season has ended, please follow and/or subscribe to the podcast to stay abreast of new episodes. It is Michelle's intention to release an episode approximately once a month. Connect with Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
In this very personal episode, Michelle and Susan Dascenzi, Licensed Psychotherapist, discuss the implications of the pandemic as it relates to grief and loss. While this episode was originally recorded in September 2020, Susan's wisdom regarding the journey of grief is just as relevant now especially for those grieving the loss of a baby or a loved one. Their conversation explores the multitude of losses the pandemic has brought us globally. Together they dig deep into the places where we may not even realize the amount of grief and loss we are experiencing due to the pandemic, where we may be in grief overload, and tips to walk with grief. Susan explains the differences between emotions and feelings and what can happen if we push our feelings aside as we work to get back some normalcy. They discuss why people often can have a difficult time supporting someone that is grieving. {This episode originally aired as episode 57 on The Birth Ease Podcast.}“It's so many little pieces that we give insignificance to, but they all are a part of it.”—Susan DascenziAbout Susan Dascenzi: As a Licensed Psychotherapist and Spiritual and Emotional Resiliency Coach, Susan Dascenzi bridges the gap between the East and West, Heaven and Earth. She is an author, Speaker, and Podcast Host. Susan has invested the last 27 years in guiding her clients in recognizing how their past negative conditioning creates their present and future and stops them from stepping into their infinite possibilities. As a highly regarded human behavior and emotions expert, she has become known as “The Possibilities Curator,” and co-authored an Amazon Ranked #1 International Best-Selling book alongside Neale Donald Walsch and Marci Shimoff.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.susandascenzi.com/Facebook: Susan DascenziTwitter: susandascenziInstagram: @sdascenzi1LinkedIn: Susan DascenziPodcasts: The Spiritually Expressed Human Kick Your Buts
Michelle shares her heartfelt conversation with Sarah L. Dickey, grief recovery specialist and fellow Calm Birth Teacher. Together they discuss the importance of holding space for the messiness of grief. "What if we created ways in which we trusted our ability to grieve?"— Sarah L. Dickey About Sarah L. Dickey:Hi friends, it's Sarah. I seek to create sacred, intuitive space for other women to embrace the evolution that life is. My hope is, the breakthroughs you experience are missing stepping stones to guide you gently through life's unique journey.My specialties have been developed over the last 10 years working with those looking to heal and grow. The variety of specialties I have pursued allows me a vast selection of resources I can pull from to provide the guidance women need to heal and grow, no matter what stage of life they are in.My Specialties: Pre & Perinatal Support, Birth Psychology, SSP Practitioner, IVF & Pregnancy Loss, Personal Transformation Sessions, Grief, Birth Imprints, Personal Birth Empowerment Sessions, Calm Birth Meditation for Pregnancy & Childbirth Support, Advanced Heart Centered Hypnosis, SSP Practitioner, Educational Seminars, and Workshops.Feedback from women who have been in a session with me seems to always include that they were offered a chance to experience something new about themselves—a deeper sense of connection to their knowledge, of slowing down enough to feel what needs to be felt, and discernment to inhabit their lives in new and empowered ways. This feedback guides my practice and encourages growth in myself continuously. I love supporting the evolving woman at every stage of her journey. From birthing a new life to birthing a baby, it is a joy to be on this journey! Big Love— Sarah Contact Sarah:Email: Sarah@sarahldickey.comWebsite: www.sarahldickey.comInstagram: @sarahsouldoulaPublished Author: Ode to Love, Sweetly Seeking, Seasons: 31 Heart Offerings, Holding: The Conscious Art of Embracing Connect with Rev. Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
Michelle is a certified Calm Birth Teacher. She explains the Calm Birth meditation practices and shares samples of the audio guides the organization designed for pregnancy and infant loss. "The loss of a pregnancy or infant is an incredibly common heartbreak. Yet, we are given so few opportunities to grieve a loss that is often invisible to those around us. Calm Birth for Pregnancy and Infant Loss presents an opportunity to move through emotions and to send life on its way with love. If someone you know has lost a pregnancy or infant, this can be a beautiful way of supporting them through this journey. If you lost a pregnancy or infant recently, or in the past, please use these audioguides for healing and moving about life changed but still whole."—Calm BirthResources:Calm Birth Meditations for Pregnancy Loss https://www.calmbirth.org/audioguidesProgressive Relaxation for Grief: https://www.futurity.org/grief-progressive-muscle-relaxation-2617232TONGLEN MEDITATION by Pema Chödrön: https://youtu.be/QwqlurCvXuM Connect with Rev. Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
Since this episode airs on New Year's Eve, Michelle has created a healing meditation as we close out 2021 and enter into the New Year 2022. This meditation can be used anytime to release the heaviness of stress, strain, and grief. It is also useful for those times when you may feel triggered, especially by someone's insensitive remarks or a difficult situation. As a gentle reminder, this guided relaxation recording audio is for just that, relaxation purposes only. It does not constitute medical or mental health advice or treatment, nor does it imply a specific outcome during bereavement or beyond. Please avoid listening to this guided relaxation recording while engaged in an activity that requires your full attention. Please stop the podcast and return to it when you can be safely seated or reclining in a supported position. Unless you are a passenger listening to this guided relaxation with headphones on, for everyone's safety never listen to it while driving or riding in a vehicle. In Need of Support? Connect with Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
Stephanie Smith, E-RYT, PRYT shares with Michelle how meditation and her yoga practice helped her to work through the grief, guilt, and fear of infertility, difficult pregnancies, and miscarriages. Together they discuss how pregnancy loss can shake one's faith, how unaddressed grief can impact us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spirituality, and the importance of finding support and practicing self-compassion. "The doctor pulls up the ultrasound and there's no heartbeat. And, it's one of those things where you are just kinda sitting and you are so excited. And to hear that silence in that room, there's… there's not a way to describe that silence."—Stephanie SmithResources:Calm Birth Meditations for Pregnancy Loss https://www.calmbirth.org/audioguidesAbout Stephanie Smith, E-RYT, PRYT:Stephanie is an Orlando based Yoga Instructor specializing in Pre and Postnatal Yoga. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Central Florida and is an E-RYT, PRYT Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. Her love of Yoga and travel has taken her to Thailand numerous times where she has had the privilege of studying Yoga extensively at Centered Yoga. As a mother herself, Stephanie has an understanding of how the Yoga practice evolves both during pregnancy and postpartum. She strives to create an environment of support for fellow Mothers to know that they are not alone on the beautiful, yet sometimes rocky, journey that is Motherhood. Connect with Stephanie Smith: Instagram: @thetravelingyoginiFacebook: Stephanie Smith https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003339931011 Connect with Rev. Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
Tammy candidly shares her unexpectedly difficult journey to become pregnant. In her sharing, she provides the insights she gleaned as she worked with her obstetricians, reproductive endocrinologists, fertility specialists, registered dietitians, acupuncture physicians, her extensive research regarding her own fertility, and the importance of advocating for yourself. Tammy remembers the sinking feeling she got each time she got a negative pregnancy test each month, the grief and trauma of miscarriage, and the self-blame that infertility and pregnancy loss often brings. Tammy also shares with Michelle how her faith and maintaining hope lead to the miracles of her children. "It is very intense and you go through a lot of grief. And yet, when you have a loss a lot of times it's kinda like, "Well, you know, a lot of people have miscarriages," is sometimes the attitude. And sometimes you are made to feel like it's not okay to grieve. And it is. It's important to grieve. And it's important to recognize that life. I mean you are entitled to have those feelings. You deserve to feel those feelings and to get the support that you need during your journey."—Tammy SchaufConnect with Tammy:Email: tamaraschauf@gmail.com Tammy's Resources: Dr. Milton McNichol of Fertility Center of Orlandohttps://www.adventhealth.com/find-doctor/doctor/d-ashley-hill-md-1336164326 Dr. Angela Mazza, endocrinologist Dr. Fiona McCulloch of White Lotus Integrative Medicine in CanadaDr. Yin, Acupuncture PhysicianAngela Grassi of the PCOS Nutrition Center in Wayne, PAhttps://www.shadygrovefertility.com/resources/educational-resources/articles/monitoring-infertility-treatmenthttps://www.fertilityauthority.com/blogger/cathy-carlson-rink/2011/06/02/iron-and-fertilityhttp://margaretwertheimrd.com/vitamin-d-fertility-vitamin/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22459633 Connect with Rev. Michelle:Website: BirthEaseServices.com /loss-supportFacebook: Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheaselossssupportLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithThank you for listening! Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
In light of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month, we filmed a special episode of Cheery Conversations. Where in the past we attempt to give answers to questions, this episode addresses that there is no big answer to infant loss. It's something that we, along with our spouse and family, navigate through the ebb and flow of grief. -- Watch Cheery Conversations! http://bit.ly/cheeryconversations (YouTube) Follow and connect with Sonny Hennessy and her guests https://www.instagram.com/sonnyrhennessy/ (Instagram) | https://www.facebook.com/SonnyRoseHennessy/ (Facebook) | https://twitter.com/sonnyrhennessy (Twitter) | https://www.sonnyhennessy.com/ (Website) -- Join the conversation! Send us a https://voicelink.fm/cheeryconversations (one minute voice message) -- If you live in the 920 area of Wisconsin, join us for church! You can join us in person, online, or find a pocket. http://bit.ly/LCGBHomepage (More info here)
Nazli Tezcur openly shares her story of motherhood, the trauma she endured from her cesareans with the medicalized births of her boys, and the grief of her miscarriages. As a linguist, Nazli reflects with Michelle upon how the language and culture around women's bodies strip women of their power creating guilt, shame, self-blame, silencing, and the accompanying loneliness that so many women experience. Together they discuss transformative power and the personal nature of birth, loss, motherhood, and the exploration of our emotions as women. "It is very existential, and it lives and breathes through our own daily experiences because we are reproducing what is exerted over us. If we take all this power exerted over us as women, we keep on re-experiencing everything. We are reproducing what has been exerted over us. So if we want to break that cycle, I think we can switch the game. Maybe take ourselves out of that frame or take our own being out of that circle that we have been put into. … Experiencing something else, something that can make us feel liberated and free. And, which will allow us to talk a different language in a sense, instead of the language that was exerted over us. That was imposed on us and we keep on saying the same thing, "I failed. I am a failure.' "— Nazli TezcurAbout Nazli: Nazli Tezcur is a TESOL professional and language tutor with a special interest in identity, race, and translanguaging. As a polyglot, she likes to utilize languaging as a remedial way to express and interpret her experiences beyond categories and across borders. Connect with Michelle:Classes or Sessions with Michelle: birtheaseservices.com/birth-ease-childbirth-education, birtheasehypnobirth.com/hypnobirthing-classes-orlando-michelleFacebook: Birth Ease, The Birth Ease Podcast, Birth Ease Baby Loss SupportInstagram: @birtheasemichellesmith, @birtheaselossssupportYouTube: Birth EaseLinkedIn: Birth Ease Michelle SmithWebsite: BirthEaseServices.com birtheasehypnobirth.com Thank you for listening!
SIDS, Royal Chins and Anthropology with Dr. Kevin Boyd In this episode, we go beyond the workplace and look into something that impacts us on a profound level: the death of an infant. October is PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS AWARENESS month and we're focusing on SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome—or what we used to call Crib Death. Each year, there are about 3,400 sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) in the United States. In 2019, about 1,250 deaths of those 3,400 deaths were due to SIDS itself. But here's the thing: what does that really tell us? After all, a syndrome according to Merriam Webster is “a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular abnormality or condition”. So SIDS helps us know what happened: tragically, an infant died suddenly and unexpectedly. But the term SIDS doesn't tell us WHY. And there's a reason for that: It's because we don't know why. That's what makes me so grateful for the ongoing work of pioneering researchers in the fields of sleep medicine and airway health. With each new discovery, we take another step forward toward understanding the WHY of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome—and each step forward brings us closer to the the ultimate goal of preventing it. Today on The Counterfeit Sleep® Podcast, we have the privilege of hearing from one of these pioneers in the field, Dr. Kevin Boyd. Let's listen in. Listen and get answers to these questions: How anthropology and royal chins give us a new window into overall health Why the novel “Airway Health” perspective is the backbone of health, from infancy through adulthood What we can we do—even before our babies are born— to give our them the best chance of a healthy life Get a copy of my parent guide "Is It Bad If My Baby Keeps His Mouth Open? DR. KEVIN BOYD'S BIO: Kevin Boyd is a board-certified pediatric dentist with over 20 years' experience delivering outstanding dental healthcare to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with physical and/or mental disabilities, and other special needs. After graduating from Loyola University's Chicago College of Dentistry in 1986, he attended the University of Iowa for his advanced residency training in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Boyd also holds an advanced degree (M.Sc.) in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Michigan State University where he participated in research projects related to unhealthy eating and how it contributes to tooth decay, obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. His strong academic background in nutritional biochemistry has been instrumental in motivating the importance he places on nutrition as being a key component of each child's dental health plan. He has received specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and further advanced continuing education and clinical training by Gnathos, a prestigious institute of advanced education in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics for growing children. He is recognized as a leading clinician in the Chicago area for diagnosing and treating interferences to normal growth of the teeth, jaws and face. CONTACT: Dentistry for Families and Children Phone: 312-988-9855 Email: dentistry.children@gmail.com Personal Email: kbo569@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When you're ready to harness the benefits of high performance sleep™, clink the link below. You take the first step, and we'll take care of the rest! Sleep Performance For you: Find out your risk of Counterfeit Sleep®. Take the screening here: www.counterfeitsleep.com For your workplace: Bring the benefits of High Performance Sleep to your workplace! Learn more about high performance sleep and our sleep performance assessment in your workplace. Visit www.hipersleep.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SIDS, Royal Chins and Anthropology with Dr. Kevin Boyd In this episode, we go beyond the workplace and look into something that impacts us on a profound level: the death of an infant. October is PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS AWARENESS month and we're focusing on SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome—or what we used to call Crib Death. Each year, there are about 3,400 sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) in the United States. In 2019, about 1,250 deaths of those 3,400 deaths were due to SIDS itself. But here's the thing: what does that really tell us? After all, a syndrome according to Merriam Webster is “a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular abnormality or condition”. So SIDS helps us know what happened: tragically, an infant died suddenly and unexpectedly. But the term SIDS doesn't tell us WHY. And there's a reason for that: It's because we don't know why. That's what makes me so grateful for the ongoing work of pioneering researchers in the fields of sleep medicine and airway health. With each new discovery, we take another step forward toward understanding the WHY of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome—and each step forward brings us closer to the the ultimate goal of preventing it. Today on The Counterfeit Sleep® Podcast, we have the privilege of hearing from one of these pioneers in the field, Dr. Kevin Boyd. Let's listen in. Listen and get answers to these questions: How anthropology and royal chins give us a new window into overall health Why the novel “Airway Health” perspective is the backbone of health, from infancy through adulthood What we can we do—even before our babies are born— to give our them the best chance of a healthy life Get a copy of my parent guide "Is It Bad If My Baby Keeps His Mouth Open? DR. KEVIN BOYD'S BIO: Kevin Boyd is a board-certified pediatric dentist with over 20 years' experience delivering outstanding dental healthcare to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with physical and/or mental disabilities, and other special needs. After graduating from Loyola University's Chicago College of Dentistry in 1986, he attended the University of Iowa for his advanced residency training in Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Boyd also holds an advanced degree (M.Sc.) in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Michigan State University where he participated in research projects related to unhealthy eating and how it contributes to tooth decay, obesity and Type 2 Diabetes. His strong academic background in nutritional biochemistry has been instrumental in motivating the importance he places on nutrition as being a key component of each child's dental health plan. He has received specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and further advanced continuing education and clinical training by Gnathos, a prestigious institute of advanced education in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics for growing children. He is recognized as a leading clinician in the Chicago area for diagnosing and treating interferences to normal growth of the teeth, jaws and face. CONTACT: Dentistry for Families and Children Phone: 312-988-9855 Email: dentistry.children@gmail.com Personal Email: kbo569@gmail.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When you're ready to harness the benefits of high performance sleep™, clink the link below. You take the first step, and we'll take care of the rest! Sleep Performance For you: Find out your risk of Counterfeit Sleep®. Take the screening here: www.counterfeitsleep.com For your workplace: Bring the benefits of High Performance Sleep to your workplace! Learn more about high performance sleep and our sleep performance assessment in your workplace. Visit www.hipersleep.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month and I will have a candid discussion with the Founder of Parents of an Angel @parentsofanangel Caroline Jefferson @carolinejefferson_ about her personal journey with infant loss and her book “Heartache, Healing & Hope.” Tune in Thursday October 14th and be inspired and informed as we discuss necessary information that all women can use to have a safe pregnancy with positive outcomes. Visit Parents of an Angel www.parentsofanangel.com. Follow the Eavesdrop on IG @therealeavesdrop_podcast. Visit the website: www.theeavesdroppodcast.com purchase your Healthy InspHERations Tickets here: healthyinspherations.com
Michelle Valiukenas is the proud mom of her angel Sweet Pea, who she lost due to miscarriage, her angel daughter Colette Louise who she lost at nine days old, and her only living child, her rainbow baby, Elliott Miguel. Inspired by her journey with Colette, Michelle and her husband founded The Colette Louise Tisdahl Foundation, whose mission is to improve outcomes of pregnancy, childbirth, prematurity, and infancy, as well as aid in the grieving process through financial assistance, education, and advocacy. Their flagship program financially assists families dealing with high-risk and complicated pregnancies, NICU stays, and loss. The organization's ability to help families relies on donations and grants and they are grateful if you are able to donate. Michelle also participates and advocates on issues of maternal health, maternal mortality, infant health and safety, and pregnancy complications. Michelle lives in Glenview, Illinois with her son Elliott, husband Mark, and dog Nemo. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. October 15th is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. In this touching episode, Michelle shares her story of losing her daughter Colette Louise at nine days old. Michelle and Nikki discuss Michelle's journey with infertility, miscarriage and ultimately Michelle's journey of having and losing a baby in the NICU. The ladies discuss Michelle's experience having a baby prematurely, being thrust into a NICU, what that experience is in itself. Michelle very vulnerably speaks about life after the loss of an infant as well as pregnancy and parenting after a traumatic loss. The ladies touch on how friends and family can best support their loved ones through loss and how Michelle and her husband found hope and life after loss. Michelle's hopes are that we break the stigma of talking about loss and that no one suffer the loss and grief of a baby alone. More topics covered in this episode: How common miscarriage and loss are The importance of sharing your story The support that men receive after the loss of a baby Ways to help friends and family through the grieving process Connect with Michelle: Web: www.colettelouise.com Connect with Nikki: Web: www.nikkispo.com IG: @nikkisappspo / @theknowwithnikkispo For information on sponsorships/collaborations, please contact brands@nikkispo.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nikki-spo/support
In this special episode, Michelle honors Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month and October 15th: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. She has created a guided relaxation recording geared towards parents grieving the loss of a baby or a child. However, it can be helpful for anyone walking through the journey of grief especially since so many have lost someone they know due to the COVID pandemic. The intention is to help release some of the heaviness of our grief and to provide an opportunity to feel the love and connection that we have with our beloved child or loved one. If you would like a copy of this guided relaxation session or a version geared towards the loss of any loved one, please simply contact us through the website. We would be honored to send it to you.“In these times of COVID with so many people losing their loved ones, my heart just wants to share this meditation once again. It is my sincerest wish that you find this guided relaxation soothing and healing.” — Michelle SmithAs a gentle reminder, this guided relaxation recording audio is for just that, relaxation purposes only. It does not constitute medical or mental health advice or treatment, nor does it imply a specific outcome during bereavement or beyond. Please avoid listening to this guided relaxation recording while engaged in an activity that requires your full attention. Please stop the podcast and return to it when you can be safely seated or reclining in a supported position. Unless you are a passenger listening to this guided relaxation with headphones on, for everyone's safety never listen to it while driving or riding in a vehicle. Thank you for listening. Remember, you are not alone in your grief.
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month and we are starting off our grief series with Michaelene Fredenberg, Founder and CEO of Life Perspectives. Michaelene and I discuss pregnancy loss, how to cope and how to support. She shares many practical tools for parents, family members and support people, health care providers and more on how to navigate the complicated layers of the loss of a pregnancy. It's commonly known that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, we're just here to normalize talking about it. (TW: miscarriage, pregnancy loss, infant loss) You can connect with Michaelene here: www.lifeperspectives.com https://www.instagram.com/lifeperspectivesofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/LifePerspectives/ A note from Michaelene: Want to help anyone impacted by pregnancy and reproductive loss? See Life Perspectives' Top 10 Terrific Things To Say And Do for great ways to help, along with their Top 10 Terrible Things That Caring People Say to learn what to avoid. Life Perspectives also offers a Helpful Toolkit for Everyone, which includes a special toolkit for women who have miscarried, as well as toolkits for men, family & friends, and ways to memorialize a loss . Share your story on social media with #ForgetMeNot2021. Visit LifePerspectives.com for sympathy cards and memorial items, along with more tips and tools on how to help anyone impacted by any kind of pregnancy or reproductive loss.
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