The Miscarriage Therapist

Carmen Grover is the author of "A Diary to my Babies: Journeying Through Pregnancy Loss." After her book was released, Carmen started trying to conceive again, and experienced first trimester losses and infertility. In our conversation, Carmen talks about coping with infertility and first trimester losses after a long journey to parenthood. We talk about parenting after loss, and strategies that continue to help her cope.      Follow Carmen on Instagram: @adiarytoourbabies     Follow The Miscarriage Therapist: @themiscarriagetherapist www.themiscarriagetherapist.com themiscarriagetherapist.substack.com

 

In the United States, Mother's Day is May 14. And, for many of us, this can be a very hard day. A day we grieve, cry, feel anger or sadness - it can be a day we dread. In this solo episode, I speak about I am doing to support myself this Mother's Day.

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Stacey is a recurrent miscarriage survivor, and an infertility warrior! After she experienced loss, she created a resource for other loss survivors. In her work, she finds a wonderful balance of humor, connection, joy, while also validating the pain loss survivors experience. In our conversation, we talk about the importance of mental health and wellness after a loss. She speaks candidly about the importance of therapy, and she also addresses this on her Instagram page, @soul_mama. Follow her there!     Visit our website: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist  

 

Today, I speak with Anna Hindell, a psychotherapist in New York City. Anna shares her story of experiencing a selective reduction after becoming pregnant with triplets. She shares the struggle with her journey to parenthood, and the challenging decisions she and her partner had to make. Anna has a private practice, and is a Gestalt therapist and an Iyengar Yoga teacher.    You can learn more about Anna on her website: https://www.annahindell.com/ If you have experienced a selective reduction, there are resources available to you, including a private Facebook group that Anna mentions in this interview.   The Miscarriage Therapist is offering a half-day retreat on May 6, 2023, from 10am - 1pm EST. This retreat is open to anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss at any stage. As Mother's Day approaches, this can be a challenging time for many of us. During this retreat, we will come together in a supportive community, have time for reflection, journaling, and connection, and we will talk about tips and tools for surviving Mother's Day. For more information, and to sign up, visit our website:    https://www.themiscarriagetherapist.com/pregnancy-loss-support-group-and-retreat.html   Follow me on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist   

 

In this solo episode, I talk about why we feel anxiety after a pregnancy loss. I also share some coping strategies to help us move through these feelings of anxiety. But, most importantly, remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy! If you are looking for a therapist, I recommend starting here: https://psidirectory.com/.     ANNOUNCEMENT: Join me for a half-day retreat on Saturday, May 6th, 10am EST. As we approach Mother's Day in the US, this can be a challenging time for many of us after a pregnancy loss. This half-day retreat is open to anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss at any stage. It will be a time of connection, reflection, and supportive tools to help us through the first weeks of May. Check our website and Instagram for more information @themiscarriagetherapist www.themiscarriagetherapist.com

Spring is here, and, for some of us, Spring can be a new awakening, or a reminder of what we have lost. In today’s episode, I speak with pregnancy loss survivor, Angela Bowers. Angela had an ectopic pregnancy. We talk about coping with loss after surviving a medical emergency, connecting with her partner, and continuing to try to conceive.

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In this episode, I speak with Laura Roemer. Laura is a psychotherapist in NYC. In this episode, she talks about her experience in surviving an ectopic pregnancy. We also speak about making hard decisions regarding family planning after a traumatic loss. You can learn more about Laura on her website: http://www.lauraroemer.com/   Follow us on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist Visit our website: www.themiscarriagetherapist.com

In this episode, I speak with author and journalist, Jennie Agg. Her book, "Life: Almost: Miscarriage, misconceptions, and a search for answers on the brink of motherhood," was recently released in the UK. Her Substack account, "Life, Almost"  is a wonderful newsletter addressing fertility, life after pregnancy loss, reproductive medicine and rights, and grief.     https://jennieagg.com/ Instagram: @jenniemonologues Substack: https://jennieagg.substack.com/

As we close out the holiday season, and 2022, take time to reflect and gather. In this episode, I’ll share some reflection activities, both active and a bit more inactive.        Join my January pregnancy loss support group! Visit my website : www.themiscarriagetherapist.com Email me at [email protected] Visit me on Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist

If you've been following this series, we've talked a lot about ways we can tend to ourselves and set boundaries. But what if you do really want to go to that holiday party, or see friends and family, even if it's hard? This episode talks about distress tolerance skills to support ourselves when we start to feel our feelings in the moment.        Email me at [email protected] Visit my Instagram: @themiscarriagetherapist