Bereaved Motherhood and all it Entails

Bereaved Motherhood and all it Entails

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Bereaved Motherhood and all it Entails episodes

  • The top things bereaved moms wished past them knew and wished others understood

    Today we talk about what other loss mommas wished they knew in the year following their loss and what they wished others understood about child loss. Many bereaved moms recommend finding an in person support group as a way to connect with other loss moms or attending a bereaved mom retreat where you will be showered in love, spoiled, given resources to help you grieve and meet other amazing women in the club no one wants to join, with the highest entry price. 

    If you enjoyed the podcast rate us 5 stars and give us a good review. If you would like to share your story on the podcast, connect or suggest topics you would like to hear discussed please email us at [email protected]

    24 min
  • Benefits of Emotional Support Animals in the loss community

    Today we talk about emotional support animals. How they can help us in our grief journey, the benefits they can provide. How to go about getting your current pet register as a ESA as well as any animal you may be thinking of adding to your family. We talk about how most animals can be registered as ESA and the many privileges you and them receive once they are registered as an ESA. If you would like to contact the podcast to request ideas to be discussed, to simply connect, or if you would like your story shared on the podcast please email us at [email protected]. We Love hearing from you! if you enjoyed todays episode give us a 5 star review and share us with your friends and family. New episodes drop every Friday at 3am EST 12am PST

    28 min
  • How to help support younger siblings whose big brother/sister lives in heaven

    Today we talk about how to support and talk to  younger siblings who never knew their big brother or sister. We talk about including their older siblings as part of the family and how to help them understand what happened in an age appropriate
    way.  New episodes drop every Friday 12am PST 3am EST. Please feel free to email the podcast at [email protected] to connect, share your story or suggest topics you want to hear discussed. 

    30 min
  • A grandparents perspective and words of wisdom to help support their bereaved child

    Today we have the privilege of having a special guest on the podcast. My own mother Krista Stromberg joins us to talk about her experience as a bereaved grandparent and how to support your own child who grieving the death fo their son/daughter. My hope is that this conversation helps one conversations between grandparents and parents and helps grandparents better support their children in their grief. we are so glad you are here and if you enjoy the episode please rate us and gives us a review! We also love to hear form you so if you would like to share your story, suggest topics, or simply connect please email us at [email protected] New episodes come out each Friday at 3am EST/12am PST

    30 min
  • October is pregnancy and Infant loss awareness month

    Today we talk about the history behind October being named pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. Let's work together to raise awareness and We discuss how we can work together  raise awareness, make change in the system, and how to support those  affected by these losses. If you enjoyed the show please rate us and give us a review. If you wish to contact the show email us at [email protected] we love hearing topic suggestions, reading your stories, and connecting in general. 

    29 min
  • How to handle comments meant to comfort, but that actually offend

    Today we wrap up season one of the podcast. We talk about handling comments meant to comfort, encourage or simply relate that are actually hurtful, triggering, and over all upsetting.  We hope this episode encourages you to take a stand when the time is right as we work together to raise awareness of stillbirth and infant loss. Education is key when we are trying to help others better understand our loss and losses like ours. We are doing the hard work for the community of bereaved mommas today as well as the ones destined to join our club in the future. We love hearing fromm you and even though we are going on a short break to prepare for season two, moving across the country and all that entails we would love to hear what you want to hear discussed on the podcast next season. Also if you feel led to share your story with us please send  it  over as well. You can reach us at [email protected]. We love hearing from you and connecting! See ya in September! 

    27 min
  • What does the data say about the effects of trauma on loss Parents?

    Today we talk all about trauma, PTSD, depression, and other mental health conditions and how they related to bereaved moms who have suffered loss. Recently this topic has just begun to be studied so medical people and mental health experts can better understand and hopefully support bereaved moms of infant loss and stillbirth. So what effects do these life changing event have on our mental? How can we best be supported, cared for and set ourselves up for good mental health after suffering such a divesting loss? Find out on todays episode. If you would like to contact the podcast to request a topic, share your story or connect email us at [email protected]. We love hearing form you. If yo enjoyed the show rate us 5 stars and give us a goos review. Also share the podcast with those who want to educated or to those who could use it. 

    Sources 
    Psychology Today  
    M\BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 

    30 min
  • Supporting older children process the loss of their brother or sister.

    Today we talk about what the reproach tells us on how to best support older children who are suffering the loss of a younger sibling. Some books recommend in todays episode are The Invisible Sting and My Sibling Still. If you liked the episode please rate the podcast and give us a review! We lover hearing from our community if you ever want to suggest a topic to hear discussed, share your story or just connect send us an email at [email protected]. 

    26 min
  • How to keep your faith in the midst of Loss

    Today we talk about how to rationalize our faith in God while experiencing the loss of our precious child. This episode is religious so if that isn't for you, you  may choose to tune back in next week or watch a previous episode. As always we love hearing from you and love to hear what you want discussed on the podcast. Please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail to share your ideas, connect, or if you would like to share your own story. If you enjoyed todays episode leave us a review and rate the show! 

    29 min

About Bereaved Motherhood and all it Entails

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Bereaved Motherhood and all it Entails. Hi my name is Mackenzie and my firstborn son, Maverick John, was stillborn October 5th, 2019 at 39 weeks 2 days. I am passionate about our babies gone too soon…