Grief Reset

"Free Way: An Adventure Through Loss" was written by Rachel Helden, the host of Grief Reset. It is an illustrated memoir that follows the author's solo road trip to all fifty states in the USA after leaving a ten-year marriage and her father’s passing. Rachel visits many national parks in search of healing and tenderly speaks about the change in family dynamics after a loved one's death. It is a soulful, breathtaking, and grippingly honest journey through grief, becoming a companion for those on their own adventure through loss. Also included are the author's own photographs from the moments her heart was touched the deepest, some are included as episode images.

This project was initially made possible through a Kickstarter campaign and is now available through ⁠⁠Amazon in paperback and an audiobook read by Rachel on Season 2 of her podcast, Grief Reset.

"Free Way: An Adventure Through Loss" was written by Rachel Helden, the host of Grief Reset. It is an illustrated memoir that follows the author's solo road trip to all fifty states in the USA after leaving a ten-year marriage and her father’s passing. Rachel visits many national parks in search of healing and tenderly speaks about the change in family dynamics after a loved one's death. It is a soulful, breathtaking, and grippingly honest journey through grief, becoming a companion for those on their own adventure through loss. Also included are the author's own photographs from the moments her heart was touched the deepest, some are included as episode images.

This project was initially made possible through a Kickstarter campaign and is now available through ⁠Amazon in paperback and an audiobook read by Rachel on Season 2 of her podcast, Grief Reset.

"Free Way: An Adventure Through Loss" was written by Rachel Helden, the host of Grief Reset. It is an illustrated memoir that follows the author's solo road trip to all fifty states in the USA after leaving a ten-year marriage and her father’s passing. Rachel visits many national parks in search of healing and tenderly speaks about the change in family dynamics after a loved one's death. It is a soulful, breathtaking, and grippingly honest journey through grief, becoming a companion for those on their own adventure through loss. Also included are the author's own photographs from the moments her heart was touched the deepest, some are included as episode images.

This project was initially made possible through a Kickstarter campaign and is now available through ⁠Amazon in paperback and an audiobook read by Rachel on Season 2 of her podcast, Grief Reset.

"Free Way: An Adventure Through Loss" was written by Rachel Helden, the host of Grief Reset. It is an illustrated memoir that follows the author's solo road trip to all fifty states in the USA after leaving a ten-year marriage and her father’s passing. Rachel visits many national parks in search of healing and tenderly speaks about the change in family dynamics after a loved one's death. It is a soulful, breathtaking, and grippingly honest journey through grief, becoming a companion for those on their own adventure through loss. Also included are the author's own photographs from the moments her heart was touched the deepest, some are included as episode images.

This project was initially made possible through a Kickstarter campaign and is now available through ⁠Amazon in paperback and an audiobook read by Rachel on Season 2 of her podcast, Grief Reset.

"Free Way: An Adventure Through Loss" was written by Rachel Helden, the host of Grief Reset. It is an illustrated memoir that follows the author's solo road trip to all fifty states in the USA after leaving a ten-year marriage and her father’s passing. Rachel visits many national parks in search of healing and tenderly speaks about the change in family dynamics after a loved one's death. It is a soulful, breathtaking, and grippingly honest journey through grief, becoming a companion for those on their own adventure through loss. Also included are the author's own photographs from the moments her heart was touched the deepest, some are included as episode images.

This project was initially made possible through a Kickstarter campaign and is now available through ⁠Amazon in paperback and an audiobook read by Rachel on Season 2 of her podcast, Grief Reset.

"Free Way: An Adventure Through Loss" was written by Rachel Helden, the host of Grief Reset. It is an illustrated memoir that follows the author's solo road trip to all fifty states in the USA after leaving a ten-year marriage and her father’s passing. Rachel visits many national parks in search of healing and tenderly speaks about the change in family dynamics after a loved one's death. It is a soulful, breathtaking, and grippingly honest journey through grief, becoming a companion for those on their own adventure through loss. Also included are the author's own photographs from the moments her heart was touched the deepest, some are included as episode images.

This project was initially made possible through a Kickstarter campaign and is now available through ⁠Amazon in paperback and an audiobook read by Rachel on Season 2 of her podcast, Grief Reset.

"Free Way: An Adventure Through Loss" was written by Rachel Helden, the host of Grief Reset. It is an illustrated memoir that follows the author's solo road trip to all fifty states in the USA after leaving a ten-year marriage and her father’s passing. Rachel visits many national parks in search of healing and tenderly speaks about the change in family dynamics after a loved one's death. It is a soulful, breathtaking, and grippingly honest journey through grief, becoming a companion for those on their own adventure through loss. Also included are the author's own photographs from the moments her heart was touched the deepest, some are included as episode images.

This project was initially made possible through a Kickstarter campaign and is now available through Amazon in paperback and an audiobook read by Rachel on Season 2 of her podcast, Grief Reset.

"Free Way: An Adventure Through Loss" was written by Rachel Helden, the host of Grief Reset. It is an illustrated memoir that follows the author's solo road trip to all fifty states in the USA after leaving a ten-year marriage and her father’s passing. Rachel visits many national parks in search of healing and tenderly speaks about the change in family dynamics after a loved one's death. It is a soulful, breathtaking, and grippingly honest journey through grief, becoming a companion for those on their own adventure through loss. Also included are the author's own photographs from the moments her heart was touched the deepest, some are included as episode images.

This project was initially made possible through a Kickstarter campaign and is now available through ⁠Amazon in paperback and an audiobook read by Rachel on Season 2 of her podcast, Grief Reset.

As a person who loves travel, I've been asked the question often, "What do we as travel and adventure lovers do when we're in one place for a while?" There are different versions of this question, but they all generally ask the same thing. I'll be honest, I've asked myself and the universe this countless times. I've found a greater peace about it recently, and thought I'd share my thoughts on the subject.

Check out www.stateparks.com. This website brings all of America's park resources together in one easy to find location. Find an adventure near you! You can click on your own state and see what's close by.

Also www.tarabrach.com is a wonderful place to find guided meditations, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening resources. You can find links to videos of her talks as well as to her podcast.

I have been through a few miscarriages, had my rainbow baby girl, and now continue to have reproductive issues. This last week I had an ovarian cyst rupture and it did a number on me. You may have gone through similar things or different obstacles with fertility and such. I thought I'd take a moment to discuss the topic as well as offer an impromptu meditation to bring greater peace to our womb space.

A friend asked me this morning if I have any journal prompt ideas to offer for the day. Here are the few I list at the end of the episode if you'd like to work through them in your journal or other writing space:

Womb Space Meditation Journal Prompts (Utilize these after listening to this episode.)

1. What have you found out about yourself?

2. Where has your journey taken you to and through?

3. As far as fertility, choice of children or no children, or maybe you've birthed something else into the world... where do you stand on that?

Some helpful resources around Infertility, Pregnancy Loss & Pregnancy After Loss:

Ann-Marie Ferry / @ann_marieferry Thoughtful blog about the complexities of this type of grief.

Kelli Miguez Intimate Youtube videos about everything to do with infertility, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after loss.

Pregnancy After Loss Support / @pregnancyafterlosssupport Courageous Mama Values in action for those experiencing pregnancy after loss.

Sage Tree Therapy / @sagetreetherapy Specialized therapists in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD), birth and pregnancy trauma, fertility concerns, and other reproductive mental wellness issues.

Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support / @nationalshare A community for anyone who experiences the tragic death of a baby that offers support groups, events, and specialized care with over 75 chapters in 29 states.

Sharing Magazine Published by the national office of Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support as a resource to bereaved families and the Share community.

Still Standing Magazine / @stillstandingmag The world’s leading online voice in breaking the silence on child loss – from conception to adulthood, and infertility.

Instagrammers:

@born_still, @jocelyn.coaching, @starthealingtogether, @the_worstgirlgang_ever

Podcasts:

Labor Pains: Dealing with Infertility and Loss During Pregnancy or Infancy Host Teresa Reiniger offers this podcast as a place where you can find support and hope.

Rainbow Baby A podcast documenting a journey of pregnancy after loss with host Taylor Bates.

Reading:

Expecting Happiness: Centering Thoughts For Pregnancy by Law of Radiance Affirmation Cards

Grief Unseen: Healing Pregnancy Loss through the Arts by Laura Seftel

Photograph for this episode was taken by my mom, Renae Helden.

Thank you for listening. <3