Can you imagine packing your suitcase and your child’s ashes and setting off around the world for 26 months? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Becky Livingston, did after the death of her daughter Rachel. In this episode, Becky shares how traveling with Rachel’s ashes became a pathway to healing, eventually leading her to write her book The Suitcase & The Jar. If you are a bereaved mom searching for hope, meaning, or simply a reminder that you’re not alone, this conversation will give you perspective and encouragement for your own journey.Here are a few of the key takeaways from my talk with Becky:<ul><li>How travel can open up space for grief, healing, and self-discovery after child loss</li><li>The unique challenges and unexpected gifts of navigating grief away from home</li><li>Why rituals, memory-keeping, and honouring your child in meaningful ways matter</li><li>Encouragement for moms who feel stuck in grief and are curious about the healing power of new experiences</li></ul>📖 Explore more resources mentioned in this episode:<ul><li>Becky's Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Suitcase-Jar-Travels-Daughters-Ashes-ebook/dp/B07N4C22J7/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rSRalwV8ikMVv3M1xhT9z_H4gD8SJiJJIT9hLW5BxSvGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.iU7zROMROqux02laSeofLANBHUkN-jBEhAoMfbBYUPM&dib_tag=se&gad_source=1&hvadid=667066276239&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9001255&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=11029593772456907804--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=11029593772456907804&hvtargid=kwd-519034944919&hydadcr=23310_13656858&keywords=the+suitcase+and+the+jar&mcid=a92d8ff57fba39a1911e063f15bc9036&qid=1755637429&sr=8-1" target="_blank">The Suitcase & The Jar</a></li><li><a href="#" target="_blank">L</a>isa's Book: <a href="bit.ly/JourneyHeal" target="_blank">Journey to HEALING: A Mothers Guide to navigating Child Loss</a></li><li>Also check out 🎧 Episode #41: Travel After Child Loss</li></ul>

Can you imagine packing your suitcase and your child’s ashes and setting off around the world for 26 months? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Becky Livingston, did after the death of her daughter Rachel. In this episode, Becky shares how traveling with Rachel’s ashes became a pathway to healing, eventually leading her to write her book The Suitcase & The Jar. If you are a bereaved mom searching for hope, meaning, or simply a reminder that you’re not alone, this conversation will give you perspective and encouragement for your own journey. Here are a few of the key takeaways from my talk with Becky:How travel can open up space for grief, healing, and self-discovery after child lossThe unique challenges and unexpected gifts of navigating grief away from homeWhy rituals, memory-keeping, and honouring your child in meaningful ways matterEncouragement for moms who feel stuck in grief and are curious about the healing power of new experiences📖 Explore more resources mentioned in this episode:Becky's Book: The Suitcase & The JarLisa's Book: Journey to HEALING: A Mothers Guide to navigating Child LossAlso check out 🎧 Episode #41: Travel After Child Loss

Can you imagine packing your suitcase and your child’s ashes and setting off around the world for 26 months? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Becky Livingston, did after the death of her daughter Rachel. In this episode, Becky shares how traveling with Rachel’s ashes became a pathway to healing, eventually leading her to write her book The Suitcase &amp; The Jar. If you are a bereaved mom searching for hope, meaning, or simply a reminder that you’re not alone, this conversation will give you perspective and encouragement for your own journey.Here are a few of the key takeaways from my talk with Becky:<ul><li>How travel can open up space for grief, healing, and self-discovery after child loss</li><li>The unique challenges and unexpected gifts of navigating grief away from home</li><li>Why rituals, memory-keeping, and honouring your child in meaningful ways matter</li><li>Encouragement for moms who feel stuck in grief and are curious about the healing power of new experiences</li></ul>📖 Explore more resources mentioned in this episode:<ul><li>Becky's Book: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Suitcase-Jar-Travels-Daughters-Ashes-ebook/dp/B07N4C22J7/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rSRalwV8ikMVv3M1xhT9z_H4gD8SJiJJIT9hLW5BxSvGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.iU7zROMROqux02laSeofLANBHUkN-jBEhAoMfbBYUPM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;gad_source=1&amp;hvadid=667066276239&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvexpln=0&amp;hvlocphy=9001255&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvocijid=11029593772456907804--&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=11029593772456907804&amp;hvtargid=kwd-519034944919&amp;hydadcr=23310_13656858&amp;keywords=the+suitcase+and+the+jar&amp;mcid=a92d8ff57fba39a1911e063f15bc9036&amp;qid=1755637429&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Suitcase &amp; The Jar</a></li><li><a href="#" rel="noopener noreferrer">L</a>isa's Book: <a href="bit.ly/JourneyHeal" rel="noopener noreferrer">Journey to HEALING: A Mothers Guide to navigating Child Loss</a></li><li>Also check out 🎧 Episode #41: Travel After Child Loss</li></ul>

44. Child Loss and Healing: A Mother’s Journey Around the World

Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss is a safe, compassionate space for mothers grieving the death of a child—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the loss of a teen or adult child. Hosted by Lisa K. Boehm (bereaved mom, grief educator, author, and mentor), this podcast offers gentle guidance, heartfelt encouragement, and real tools to help you survive the unimaginable pain of child loss.

Each episode shares practical grief support, honest stories from other grieving mothers, and expert insights to help you cope with overwhelming sadness, navigate grief triggers, and find ways to honor your child’s memory. You’ll find comfort in knowing you are not alone, and hope that life after loss—while different—can still hold meaning and love.

If you’ve ever asked yourself:

Will I ever survive this pain after losing my child?

How do I get through birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays without them?

What does “normal” look like now?

How do I help my surviving children while grieving myself?

How can I keep my child’s memory alive while still moving forward?

Do grieving moms ever heal?

What are some coping strategies to deal with the daily heartbreak of child loss?

…you’ll find understanding, answers, and encouragement here.

Drawing from her own journey as a bereaved mother and her training with grief expert David Kessler, Lisa blends empathy with practical strategies to help you:

Cope with the death of a baby, child, or teen

Find comfort during grief milestones and anniversaries

Heal your heart while honoring your child’s legacy

Connect with other grieving mothers who understand your pain

Begin to rebuild life with both grief and hope

Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, this podcast will walk beside you with love, understanding, and support.

💔 You don’t have to walk this road alone. Subscribe to Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss for weekly encouragement, coping tools, and heartfelt conversations about life after the death of a child.

💌 Join the Comfort Connection newsletter for grief tips, book recommendations, and gentle resources: https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Comfort

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Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss is a safe, compassionate space for mothers grieving the death of a child—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the loss of a teen or adult child. Hosted by Lisa K. Boehm (bereaved mom, grief educator, author, and mentor), this podcast offers gentle guidance, heartfelt encouragement, and real tools to help you survive the unimaginable pain of child loss. Each episode shares practical grief support, honest stories from other grieving mothers, and expert insights to help you cope with overwhelming sadness, navigate grief triggers, and find ways to honor your child’s memory. You’ll find comfort in knowing you are not alone, and hope that life after loss—while different—can still hold meaning and love. If you’ve ever asked yourself: Will I ever survive this pain after losing my child? How do I get through birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays without them? What does “normal” look like now? How do I help my surviving children while grieving myself? How can I keep my child’s memory alive while still moving forward? Do grieving moms ever heal? What are some coping strategies to deal with the daily heartbreak of child loss? …you’ll find understanding, answers, and encouragement here. Drawing from her own journey as a bereaved mother and her training with grief expert David Kessler, Lisa blends empathy with practical strategies to help you: Cope with the death of a baby, child, or teen Find comfort during grief milestones and anniversaries Heal your heart while honoring your child’s legacy Connect with other grieving mothers who understand your pain Begin to rebuild life with both grief and hope Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, this podcast will walk beside you with love, understanding, and support. 💔 You don’t have to walk this road alone. Subscribe to Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss for weekly encouragement, coping tools, and heartfelt conversations about life after the death of a child. 💌 Join the Comfort Connection newsletter for grief tips, book recommendations, and gentle resources: https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Comfort

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