In this episode, Cara and Rashida discuss the difficult topic of pet loss. While they haven't personally experienced this type of grief, they've invited listeners to share their stories. A huge expression of gratitude for our guests Courtney Haller, Emily Johnson, Chelsea Dickson Jennifer Schifano and Christy Zeller for sharing your story, your heart, and your grief with this community.

Highlights include:

- Personal experiences with losing beloved pets

- The unique bond between humans and their animal companions

- Coping strategies for grieving pet owners

- How to help children process the loss of a pet

- The lasting impact pets have on our lives

Join us as we explore this sensitive subject with compassion and understanding. Remember, there's no right or wrong way to grieve - your feelings are valid.

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Welcome back to The Grieving Mamas Club podcast, a space for moms navigating their grief journey while managing the challenges of motherhood. In this episode, Cara and Rashida share their self-care journeys as motherless moms. They open up about balancing grief with raising young children and finding healthy routines that work for them.

Cara and Rashida discuss fantasy fiction, setting boundaries, cycle syncing, and prioritizing activities that refresh you. This episode offers a genuine and relatable conversation on the importance of self-care during the grief process.

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

And also don't forget to join the TGMC Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

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*Welcome back to season THREE of the Grieving Mamas Club podcast, a space for moms navigating their grief journey while on the wild ride of motherhood.* In this episode, hosts Cara and Rashida catch up after taking a break from recording. They discuss topics like Rashida's return to graduate school, the challenges of balancing work, parenting, and her studies, and the personal transformations she is experiencing. They also touch on the importance of self-care, finding support, and the bittersweet emotions that come with grief.

*Join them as they continue to feel their way through this season, reminding listeners that there is joy on the journey too.*

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

And also don't forget to join the TGMC Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

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In this cozy and heartwarming episode, Cara and Rashida reminisce about their childhood holiday traditions and how they've adapted them for their own families. They share insights into their mothers' holiday customs and the influence of these experiences on their current choices. From the joys and challenges of motherhood during the festive season to the balance of holiday cheer and stress, they chat about it all. The episode is sprinkled with anecdotes about maintaining old traditions, creating new ones, and finding joy in the midst of the holiday season hustle

Our mission is to destigmatize grief discussions by sharing our experiences, offering solace and understanding to others on similar journeys. Join us as we unravel our grief experiences and provide a safe space for your reflections.

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

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When it comes to dealing with grief, the journey can often feel isolating and overwhelming and part of the problem is that some people simply don't understand grief. In this episode, Cara and Rashida dive into four common grief myths and debunk them. From the common beliefs that "grief follows a predictable timeline," to more generational myths like, "grief should be kept private" they dissected and challenged them all.

Our mission is to destigmatize grief discussions by sharing our experiences, offering solace and understanding to others on similar journeys. Join us as we unravel our grief experiences and provide a safe space for your reflections.

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

You can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast

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In this heartfelt, griefy dump of an episode, we reflect on our children's first day of kindergarten, stirring up emotions linked to our mothers' involvement in our early school days. We also explore the significance of anniversary dates and how seasonal changes can serve as powerful reminders of lost loved ones.

Our mission is to destigmatize grief discussions by sharing our experiences, and offering solace and understanding to others on similar journeys. Join us as we unravel our grief experiences and provide a safe space for your reflections.

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

You can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast

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On this episode, we had the opportunity to hear from Audrey White, a grief coach who has experienced immense personal loss, including the passing of her father, mother, and brother and dealing with the fallout of divorce and job losses during the global pandemic.

Despite her own grief, Audrey's experience endowed her with the skills to become a grief coach, enabling her to help others navigate their own loss and painful emotions. She established the Grief Coach Academy, a platform created with the idea of training others to be grief coaches.

Audrey shared a unique coping mechanism she learned at the Grief Coach Academy - the "PEACE" method which helps people work through their grief. It stands for Present, Express, Accept/Appreciate, Consider, and Enthusiasm.

In the conversation, Audrey stressed the importance of allowing yourself to completely experience all the emotions around grief before progressing to acceptance and enthusiasm. Suppressed emotions, she warned, often create obstacles in the grieving process.

Audrey's ethos is to aid people in discovering their peace through their sorrow, in hopes of enabling them to live more fully. One major step towards this, she believes, is normalizing conversations around grief, allowing people to work through their pain in a healthier manner.

About Audrey White:

Audrey White is the CEO of the Grief Coach Academy and holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan. She understands grief both professionally and personally. In 2020, Audrey lost eight family members, including her mother. In 2022, her brother was tragically killed by his wife, who subsequently took her own life. Through her own journey of healing, Audrey has developed a deep compassion for those suffering from loss, setbacks, and grief.

Connect with Audrey

Website: https://griefcoachacademy.com/

IG: @ AudreyLauraWhite and @ GriefCoachAcademy

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

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Continuing on our catch-up of our summer breaks! If you haven't yet listened, go back and listen to Ep 9.

The summer mom struggle is real, but remember, when times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

You can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast

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Welcome back, Grieving Mamas Club listeners! After an extended summer break (we're sorry!), we're back and ready to share what's been going on in our lives. From the challenges of working from home while also being full-time moms to tackling our own anxieties when left to manage everything on our own, we've got a lot to talk about. Also, don't miss out on Cara's little secret on the best pumpkin spice drink at Starbucks - it's a game-changer! Happy Fall!

The summer mom struggle is real, but remember, when times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

You can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast

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Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Kristen Johnson, a remarkable guest whose story defies simple description. As a widow, a two-time cancer survivor, and a mother to two miracle children, Kristen has endured profound grief and loss. She recounts the heart-wrenching experience of losing her husband shortly after their wedding, while he was serving in active duty. And if that wasn't enough, she also battled recurrent and low-outcome cancer diagnosis while still grieving. Despite these immense challenges, Kristen's spirit shines through. Her vibrant personality and zest for life are a testament to the resilience required to continue living after enduring such immense loss.

Connect with Kristen Johnson on Instagram (@theresilientwidow)

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

You can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast

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