Lauren "Lolo" Paz, founder of A Soulful Sorrow, discusses the profound journey of grief and finding healing, meaning, and spiritual reconnection after pregnancy loss.

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She highlights the lack of resources and support for women navigating this complex terrain, and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to healing, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of grief.

Lolo delves into the challenges of shame and guilt often associated with pregnancy loss, advocating for validation and permission to grieve. Nina and Lolo explore the power of therapy, somatic practices, nature, and rituals in the healing process, underscoring the transformative impact of community and support in navigating the journey of grief with compassion and resilience.

Takeaways:

• Pregnancy loss is a deeply complex and emotional experience that often lacks resources and support.
• Women need validation and permission to acknowledge and process their grief after pregnancy loss.
• The physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of pregnancy loss can challenge a woman's identity and sense of worth.
• A holistic approach to healing, including therapy, mind-body practices, and self-care, is essential for navigating the grief journey.
• There is a need for frameworks and tools to help women honor their grief, find meaning, and integrate their loss into their lives. 
• Grief is a lifelong companion that should be embraced and learned from, rather than overcome.
• Creating a safe space to acknowledge and process grief is essential for healing.
• Nature can be a powerful source of healing and support in the grieving process.
• Rituals and ceremonies can provide meaning and help honor lost babies.
• Community and support are crucial in navigating the complexities of grief.

Lauren Paz's Social & Websites:

• Instagram: @asoulfulsorrow
• asoulfulsorrow.com
• 1:1 Coaching
• Free Resources

Referenced in Episode:

• Nurtured by nature: Letting nature carry the magnitude of our grief (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Other Platforms)

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