57: Finding Health and Well-Being After Stillbirth with Erin Tennant
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Can you imagine experiencing an unimaginable loss and finding a way to turn it into a journey of self-discovery and wellness?
Our guest, Erin Tennant, a certified health and wellness coach, takes us along on her life-altering journey. Erin experienced the heartbreaking loss of her son, Max, at seven months gestation. Instead of letting it break her, she used this devastating experience as a catalyst for personal transformation, losing 130 pounds and launching her own health and wellness business, Grow Well Coaching.
In the first half of this episode, Erin and I delve into the raw emotions surrounding the loss of a loved one. We discuss the importance of self-acceptance during the grieving process and Erin gives us a glimpse into her own body image journey after suffering a loss. We contrast this with another person's story of feeling betrayed by their body after a similar experience. Erin emphasizes the power of transformation and honoring emotions around loss, while also acknowledging the struggles of grieving and finding acceptance.
As we move forward in our journey of grief and healing, Erin highlights the significance of self-care and reaching out for support. We discuss the importance of grieving, allowing oneself to feel and process the emotions that come with it. Erin also shares about the symbols of remembrance and healing that have provided her comfort and touch on the significance of creating meaningful memorials and rituals.
In the final stages of our discussion, Erin focuses on promoting support for parents who have experienced stillbirth loss, sharing her own experiences and the comfort she finds in sharing stories about Max.
This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of personal tragedy.
Find out more about Erin and Grow Well Coaching here -https://www.thegrowwellcoach.com/about
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Chapters
1. 57: Finding Health and Well-Being After Stillbirth with Erin Tennant (00:00:00)
2. Navigating Baby Loss and Honoring Children (00:01:01)
3. Navigating Grief, Loss, and Self-Acceptance (00:12:51)
4. Choosing to Heal and Empowering Women (00:22:46)
5. Symbols of Remembrance and Healing (00:34:02)
6. Promoting Support for Stillborn Loss Parents (00:43:48)
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