In this episode, Clíona Maria Rose reflects on her personal journey and experience of infant loss & struggling postpartum and the challenges she faced in finding adequate support. She touches on topics such as mental health, emotional well-being, and the importance of self-care. She discusses the need for greater awareness and education around emotional and mental health, particularly for young women & emphasises the importance of finding healthy coping mechanisms and resources to navigate the ups and downs of life.

Clíona shares how she used unhealthy coping mechanisms to numb the pain but eventually realised that it only fuelled her inner turmoil. She emphasises the importance of regular touch-ins with someone who has gone through grief and the need for better mental and emotional support in healthcare systems. She speaks about the stigma still around mental health and the need for ore expansive awareness, education, and resources from a young age. She shares her journey of healing and self-discovery, including her experience with Pieta and the importance of feeling safe in the healing process.

Episode Links

My interview for Pieta on Ireland A.M. 

https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/player/show/809/218862/0/Ireland-AM

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Pieta are a 24/7 crisis resource :

https://www.pieta.ie

To donate to Pieta :

https://www.pieta.ie/support-our-work/donate/#donate

Rachel - Sacred Droplets 

https://www.instagram.com/sacreddroplets?igsh=MW5xMW52NXdjeGxpNA==

Gráinne - Learn le Grá

https://www.instagram.com/learnlegra?igsh=MXFhNDF5dmtwMHZjMw==

Mel - The Wholly Grail 

https://www.instagram.com/thewhollygrail?igsh=MXRyZmFhYXJ3cHhpbA==

Helen - Avondale Retreat 

https://www.instagram.com/avondaleretreat?igsh=MTFzZmxqNXc2bHBhdg==

Faye - Birth Freedom Project 

https://www.instagram.com/birthfreedomproject?igsh=M2Zkb2RyZGNkZGtp

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Gratitude

03:04 The Importance of Emotional and Mental Health Education

10:24 Navigating Life's Challenges: Finding Healthy Coping Mechanisms

25:16 The Impact of Pregnancy Loss and the Importance of Support

35:27 Approaching Healing and Self-Care: Beyond Medication

35:53 Navigating Mental Health and Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms

36:27 The Importance of Regular Touch-Ins and Support

37:45 Addressing the Stigma and Need for Awareness

45:03 Journey of Healing and Self-Discovery

50:55 Creating a Safe Space for Healing

01:13:35 Embracing the Magic and Wonder of Life

To connect with Clíona :

Follow her on instagram : https://www.instagram.com/cliona.maria.rose/

Email : [email protected]