March is Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Month and in this episode Teresa talks about the complex journey of becoming pregnant again after losing a child. It's a path marked by resilience, courage, and the delicate balance of hope and grief.

Losing a child, whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, leaves a broken heart that never fully heals. It’s a loss that encompasses not just emotional turmoil but also profound psychological, social, and economic impacts. 

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 Pregnancy after loss is a journey where fear meets hope and where women find strength, and healing. It’s a path that requires support, understanding, and an immense amount of courage.

 I want to thank my clients, the women in the support groups that I work with and the podcast guests that continue to share their stories to advocate for other women. It is so very much needed, appreciated and it is changing the lives of so many. 

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Molly Norris, and her husband Robbie’s journey to parenthood has been a rollercoaster of emotions, their poignant journey through the heartache of pregnancy loss to the cautious joy of pregnancy after loss. Their path to parenthood has been marked by intense emotional highs and devastating lows, encapsulating the fragile hope that defines the experience of many families facing similar challenges.

Despite the crushing grief of multiple unsuccessful attempts at conceiving and devastating loss of their baby girl, Indie Rae Norris, at 25 weeks, Molly and Robbie’s story is one of resilience and love. Their commitment in honoring Indie’s memory has inspired a mission to support other grieving parents and increase awareness around pregnancy loss.

In this episode, Molly openly shares about:

·       The lasting anxiety and PTSD

·       Lingering regrets, such as not cutting the cord.

·       The incredible support from the nursing staff during their darkest moment.

·       How they have honored Indie Rae.

·       The necessity of allowing time to grieve.

·       The comfort found in a private ultrasound package during the pregnancy after the loss.

In an effort to support others on this difficult journey, Molly is compiling a Personal Book of Resources to distribute to local hospitals, aiming to provide comfort and guidance to parents navigating a pregnancy loss.

Molly's message for you is clear: "You are not alone." Despite the isolation that you feel, there is a community of parents who have faced similar pain and can offer understanding and support.

Tune in to hear Molly's heartfelt story of loss, love, and the cautious hope that defines the journey of pregnancy after loss.

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In this profoundly moving episode, Carrie Schmitt shares about facing the unimaginable tragedy of losing her seven-year-old son, Jackson, to cancer. This episode is not just a story of loss but a powerful journey of resilience, hope and the strength to make a positive impact in the wake of grief.

Carrie shares how she is dedicated herself to ensuring her son’s spirit continues to guide and inspire by engaging her community in raising awareness and funds for cancer research, Through blogging about her experience, she provides a beacon of support for other parents navigating the heartbreak of losing a child, demonstrating the

In this episode, you will Discover:

·       How life does not pause in the face of grief.

·       Strategies for supporting a living child dealing with anxiety after losing a sibling.

·       The importance of careful language when talking to children about loss.

·       Carrie’s experience with overlapping postpartum symptoms and grief.

·       The essential need of self-care during the grieving process.

Carrie opens up about her internal struggle: “I wish this were not my life and I just want to give Ivan a good life after the death of Jackson.” She founded a 501(c)(3) organization,

Carrie leaves us with a powerful message: “When you accept something, it does not mean you have to like it. You already have what it takes inside you, it does not feel like you can, and you can, and you are surviving.”

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Teresa Reiniger is a grief specialist that works with women in reclaiming their freedom to live fully and to cultivate a deeper sense of trust in themselves as they move through the healing process of grief of a child. She unpacks the grief that has affected various areas of her clients life.

In this episode you will hear ways to honor yourself and your loved one.

Create a memorial, start new traditions, a memory jar, write a letter, remembrance event etc...

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Jennifer Smith is a Reiki Master and a Quantum Healer. In this episode she shared about the healing practice of Reiki which is about transmitting energies through the hands. Jennifer walks you through a self healing practice during this episode, and the session is healing, relaxing and rejuvenating.

Jennifer shared multiple times that our body has the wisdom of what it needs for healing and that we may not know consciously but our bodies know.

Reiki is a gift for everyone and everyone can heal themselves. ~ Jennifer Smith.

Connect with Jennifer:

Website: www.naturalenergyhealing.life

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Heather Garrigus specializes in breath-work, a practice designed to enhance mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Heather's expertise and holistic modalities are offered at her studio in Alton, Illinois.

In this episode Heather demonstrates three different breathing techniques which help to release where you are holding grief. Discover the grounding effect and peace that intentional breathing can bring during challenging emotions associated with grief.

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Bethany Bouquet is a Yoga Instructor and will guide you through calming yoga postures, creating a space for inner peace and resilience in this episode. As the owner of Fit Flow Yoga, Bethany provides online classes tailored for all levels, making it accessible for those grieving the loss of a loved one.

During the guided session, Bethany will encourage and guide you through noticing how different areas of your body are feeling.

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Connie shares two powerful strategies based on her personal journey of loss. PQ (positive intelligence emotional processing) heightens awareness of emotions in the body, while EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) involves gentle tapping to process pain. As the founder of Own Your Life, Connie is dedicated to helping others live with purpose and passion.

Connie shared a tremendous amount of information about how and where grief is held in the body. She talked about her grief and how it shows up in her body to help the listeners.

Two most important takeaways:

"Pay exquisite attention to where the grief is expressing itself in your body" -- Connie Rose

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Resources:

Book: Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

Heather Ambler EFT: https://www.heatherambler.com/

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I'm so excited to be continuing to record and produce this podcast after much thought and soul searching. I LOVE having this platform for my guests to share their stories and for experts to share their knowledge.

Coming in 2024:

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