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When former doctor and EFT coach Cyra Baria became pregnant for the first time, she never imagined the heartbreak that would follow. After a traumatic pregnancy loss at 24 weeks, she faced deep grief, guilt, and isolation in a system that didn’t know how to support her. 

Years later, through postpartum depression, infertility, and the move to a new country, she slowly found her way back, not by forgetting the pain, but by learning to live with it.

Together, we talk about loss, resilience, the myths surrounding “moving on,” and the importance of giving grief a home.

Key Takeaways

• Medical training doesn’t protect you from emotional trauma, and it can even make self-blame worse.
• The term “cervical insufficiency” may be medical, but it doesn’t define a person’s worth or motherhood.
• Grief is not just about loss;  it’s about love with nowhere to go.
• Healing often begins when we learn to bring safety back into our bodies.
• EFT can help calm the nervous system by communicating safety to the brain and body.
• Reclaiming your power doesn’t mean forgetting your pain; it means learning to live in your truth again.

Soundbites

• “Grief is not just about the loss. It’s all the love that has nowhere to go.” — Cyra Baria
• “Cervical insufficiency made me feel like the most insufficient person in the world. But it’s just a term — it doesn’t define who we are.” — Cyra Baria
• “Even when I felt powerless, I was still fighting — for my voice, my children, and myself.” — Cyra Baria
• “The bear isn’t here right now. EFT helped me tell my brain that I’m safe.” — Cyra Baria
• “You don’t have to be fixed to be whole. You can hold grief and joy at the same time.” — Chelsea Myers

This episode discusses topics that may be triggering for some individuals. Please check the show notes for more information and be mindful of your own mental health and comfort levels.

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