The Grieving Mamas Club

Losing a parent is never easy, but the grief journey can be even more complicated when both parents pass away. The latest podcast episode features a deeply moving conversation with Cat McMillan, who shares her personal story of losing both her parents within a four-year span.

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

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In this episode of the Grieving Mamas Club podcast, Cara and Rashida welcome Dr. Megan Sauer Rosenow to discuss her experience of losing her husband, Nick, at the age of 30, just months after they welcomed their first child. Megan, who was an OBGYN resident at the time, recounts how she discovered Nick had passed away in his sleep after coming home from a night shift at work. She shares her grief journey and the struggles she faced while raising her young son without her husband. Megan also discuss the challenges of navigating friendships while grieving, and how grief can accelerate the development of deep connections. This episode offers a raw and emotional conversation about loss, but also emphasizes the importance of finding joy amidst the pain.

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Receiving a diagnosis for your child can be one of the most difficult experiences a parent can go through. It can feel like your world has been turned upside down, leaving you feeling lost and overwhelmed. As a mom, the experience can be even more challenging, as we often carry a lot of the weight and responsibility of caring for our children. In this week's episode, we welcome our first guest of the season, Caitlin Ladd, who will help us explore the journey of grieving a child's diagnosis through the eyes of a mom.

You can find Caitlin Ladd on IG @CaitlinParkerLadd or read her blog posts at https://stlouis.momcollective.com/author/caitlinladd/

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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Motherhood is a journey that is filled with joy, challenges, ups and downs, the best of times, and the worst of times. It requires copious amounts of constant learning, growth, and adaptation to the ever-changing needs of our children. As mothers, we are often called to do it all, balancing our roles as caregivers, nurturers, and providers, all while managing jobs, households, and sports schedules. Though "mindfulness" has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years, in essence, it really just means the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. Mindfulness in motherhood can help moms become more aware of their thoughts and feelings, and better understand how those feelings are affecting their behavior and interactions with their children. In this episode, Cara and Rashida discuss how they use tools such as meditation and affirmations to help them stay grounded in these chaotic years of toddlerhood.

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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When you’ve lost a person young, there will eventually come a time when you’ve been alive longer without them than with. There’s a time when for one fleeting moment, the grief scale rests at an equilibrium. The before and the after form two perfect halves weighing the same weight in time. We’ve come up with a term for that: Grief Equilibrium. In this episode, Rashida talks about that moment for her. In September 2020 she’s gone 15 years without her mom. A year for every year she had her. From now on the scales will continue to tip in the opposite direction, giving her more life without her mom than with.

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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What is toxic positivity and how does it intersect with grief? Toxic positivity is the idea that one must maintain a positive mindset and avoid negative emotions at all costs. If you’ve been a listener of the show, then you know this isn’t how Cara and Rashida roll.

In this episode the grief duo discuss the ways toxic positivity has shown up in their grief journeys and the effects it’s had on them.

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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Your fave griefy mamas are back! After a long (er than anticipated) break, Cara and Rashida are back for season two of the Grieving Mamas Club Podcast. This season will dive into a variety of topics from infertility to toxic positivity, all aimed to help you feel your feels and normalize grief in all its paths. This first episode is meant to ease you back into the tangent-filled musings of Cara and Rashida as they catch you up on what they've been up to. From life with two kids, sleep consultants, and the general exhaustion that comes with the holidays. 

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! On to Season 2 we go!

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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Sorry, this one is a little late! Life was lifing. In this episode, we're celebrate one whole year of The Grieving Mamas Club podcast. One whole year of building this community of badass women who are navigating this journey of motherhood right alongside their grief journey. Cara and Rashida take a look back on 30 episodes of TGMC and discuss what's to come.

 When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! On to Season 2 we go!

 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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TGMC is keepin' it light this week! In this More Than Grief episode, Cara and Rashida cover the things they said they'd never do as parents before they were parents (cute right), and how those things have changed since becoming moms. 

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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