Trigger Warning:

This episode includes discussions on sensitive topics such as pregnancy loss, death, and mental health challenges. Please take care while listening, and feel free to pause or step away if needed.

Summary: 

In this deeply personal and powerful first episode, Sarah St. John introduces MotherGrief, a podcast dedicated to exploring the intricate layers of grief that shape mothers' lives. With raw honesty and vulnerability, Sarah opens the door to a conversation that often remains in the shadows—how grief, both visible and invisible, impacts mothers on their journey.

Today on Mother Grief:

• Sarah reflects on personal grief from death and pregnancy loss
• The subtle griefs that accompany motherhood
• How grief extends beyond death into unspoken emotional transitions
• How joy and grief can coexist, leading to deeper healing
• Setting the tone for future discussions on various forms of grief
• Matrescence: the emotional transition into motherhood

Resources:

• MotherUntitled - mourning career shifts while celebrating motherhood

Connect with Sarah:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahsaintjohn/