Whether you’re new to your grief journey or have been on one for a while, you may not have known that there are stages of grief. Like 5, maybe 7…some say 12. Whatever the case, grief sure isn’t linear. In today’s episode, Rashida & Cara talk about all of them and how identifying the emotions helped with coping.

The Five Stages of Grief: https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/#:~:text=The%20five%20stages%2C%20denial%2C%20anger,some%20linear%20timeline%20in%20grief.

The Seven Stages of Grief: https://www.recover-from-grief.com/7-stages-of-grief.html

When times get tough, just remember: you’re a badass B and you got this mama! 

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**Trigger Warning**

October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month so we wanted to make sure to cover this type of grief before closing out the month. Cara recounts miscarrying her sweet angel baby before her current pregnancy with baby boy. Miscarriage is a grief that can lead women to feel isolated and alone in their pain when the reality couldn't be more the opposite. 1 in 4 women will experience a miscarriage. That means if not you, then definitely someone you know likely knows this pain. Through this episode, we hope to add to the conversation to normalize speaking about miscarriage. You did nothing wrong mama and you're certainly not alone! 

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In today’s episode, we chat with our friend Elizabeth (aka Ebeth) who lost her Dad in May 2019 & talk about how she & her family have honored her Dad throughout the years and how that’s changed. 

Check out EBeth’s Mama’s cute home goods & decor store, Murphy & Co, located in Decatur, IL! You can also follow them on Insta @MurphyCoDecatur

When times get tough, just remember: you’re a bad ass B and you got this mama! 

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It's #SpookySzn and we're here for it. Well 1/2 of us, anyway. In this episode, we dig into why Rashida hates Halloween. Also, was Rashida's bday on 10/7 so get over to Insta and wish her a belated #HBD! 

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In this episode, Rashida sits down with Ryan Schwartz from Mental Health Match (@mentalhealthmatch; https://mentalhealthmatch.com/) and Jessica Eiseman from Ajana Therapy (@ajanatherapy; https://ajanatherapy.com/) to discuss grief and motherhood, coping with triggers and how you can find a therapist that fits your needs. 

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It's September 2005 . Fall Out Boy is blasting on Rashida's CD player on her way to Forever 21 to pick out a new 'fit for her high school homecoming weekend. But before she can sport that cute new top, she's suited up in her cute lil' marching band uniform, ready to perform with her closest gal pals in the Hazelwood Homecoming parade. As she rounds the corner, she hears her biggest cheerleader shouting, screaming, jumping in the air with excitement. Her Mom. It's the beginning of another fun homecoming weekend until things take an unexpected turn for the worst. This is Rashida's story about loosing her Mom at 15 years old and how that has shaped her into the Motherless Mom she is today. 

When times get tough, just remember, you're a bad ass B and you got this, Mama!

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Well, Mama, you made it. Another day stronger, whether you believe it or not. Cara + Rashida are your new besties in navigating grief & motherhood with a side of sarcasm.  Consider yourself an official member of The Grieving Mamas Club.  WE'RE SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE! 

When times get tough, just remember you're a bad ass B and you got this, Mama!

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It's April 2020 and literally everyone's world is turned upside down. The pandemic is in full swing and no one knows what the hell is going on. Hand sanitizer and Lysol fill the air. Everyone is quarantined and WFH with their kid(s). Life was about taking a step back, re-evaluating, going for long walks in the evening, making banana bread & figuring out the newest TikTok dance to The Weeknd (remember #wereallinthistogether? Simpler times, man). But, on April 8, 2020, she gets an unexpected phone call from her Dad that changes her life forever. This is her story about loosing her Mom and how it's shaped her into the Motherless Mom she is today. 

When times get tough, just remember, you're a bad ass B and you got this, Mama!

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Another sneaky peeky before we set this whole thing live! We will be launching with F O U R  F U L L episodes shortly but wanted to give you one more little preview. 

Hang in there, sis! You got this!
Cara + Rashida

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The Grieving Mamas Club Podcast is launching oh so soon and we can't wait to share it with you. We'll let you know as soon as episodes are live but until then we hope you like this short clip. 

Hang in there, sis!
Cara + Rashida

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