Life can sometimes throw us the most heart-wrenching curveballs. Losing a life partner is devastating enough, but when it's coupled with the challenges of infertility or the loss of shared dreams to build a family, the grief can feel overwhelming.

In our latest Guide to Afterlife podcast episode, we dive deep into this complex and often overlooked aspect of loss. Dr. Kara Davey, a clinical psychologist specializing in baby loss and infertility grief, joins us to shed light on:

• The unique challenges of grieving a partner while longing for parenthood • How trauma can complicate the grieving process • Ways to navigate conflicting emotions and societal expectations • Resources and support are available for those experiencing multiple losses

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Guest Bio:

Dr Kara Davey is an award-winning Clinical Psychologist accredited with the British Psychological Society, Health Care Professions Council and the EMDR Association. Kara spent a lot of her NHS career supporting individuals after difficult or traumatic life events.

She is now the founder of ‘Kara Clinical Psychologist in Sussex’ and ‘Dr Davey Coaching’. Kara has lived experience of recurrent miscarriage and Stillbirth and so is extremely passionate about supporting individuals experiencing infertility, traumatic grief and/or who have sadly become bereaved parents.

Your Host’s BIO:

Dr Monika Wieliczko, Chartered Clinical Psychologist D.Clin.Psych, MSc, MA

Psychologist by profession, and a widow, in private.

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