Best Neo Natal Loss Podcasts (2024)

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The Times and Conditions of Grief 32:42

1y ago32:42

32:42

There is something special about the process. It is yours. It is ongoing. It is present. It is ever. It is, always. It is… - Dr. Felicia Gangloff-Bailey Felicia and Karega have come to view September very differently. As they come to year four without their daughter Kamaiu Sol Bailey earthside with them, the reality of the time and conditions in wh…

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Just Because Someone is Grown, Doesn't Mean They're Growing 33:10

1y ago33:10

33:10

Just Because Someone is Grown, Doesn't Mean They're Growing. One more time. Just Because Someone is Grown, Doesn't Mean They're Growing. That is the challenge Felicia has found herself in with her mother, and Karega has found himself in with a loved one. In reality, we all have found ourselves presented with the challenge of loving someone who isn'…

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When We Share Our Stories 25:41

1y ago25:41

25:41

After a clip of Felicia sharing a story about Kamali and Kamaiu goes viral, she takes a moment to reflect in the power of what vulnerability and the ability to share her truth does for her healing process. Sharing amongst community give us the opportunity to not only grieve, but to build, to reflect, to hope, and to love. Felicia's book SOL Affirma…

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Reframing Comparision 33:16

1y ago33:16

33:16

Sometimes you need to reframe the reframe, and that lesson comes bright and early on a Monday. For Felicia it came in the form of comparison. We all have those moments when we wonder why we aren't where that other person is, EVEN if it's someone we love dearly. It is when we sit in those feelings and those thoughts that we are given the opportunity…

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The Conflicts and Challenges That Arise Out of Stubbornness 30:56

1y ago30:56

30:56

In potty training Kamali, Felicia and Karega find new knowings in the concept of "being stubborn" and how one learns. How often do we, as a society, dismiss stubborn children or stubborn people as not knowing or not learning just because they are not doing things with the ease or expectation that we would like them to? Karega's New Album Legacy Lou…

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Grieving on the Corner of Hope and Hopelessness 33:16

1y ago33:16

33:16

How does one process the loss of someone who still had so much more to tell? Of a loss that feels too soon? Karega asks this as he processes the loss of one of his former students from DC, Troy, to gun violence. Troy, like so many of Karega's students, taught Karega just as much as he taught them. There was so much more to them than people were wil…

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Wellness is the New Genre 32:44

1y ago32:44

32:44

Where does wellness stand at the intersection of Hope and Hopelessness? It's what helps you move forward. Today, Karega and Felicia discuss the the wholeness of wellness. What it means, where it has found them in their journey of grief, and for Karega, why it is fundamental to him connecting with other men in their journey with not only grief, but …

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The Love Calls for us to Unify 37:58

1+ y ago37:58

37:58

As Felicia reflects on her now 36th birthday, she recalls what the past few birthdays have looked like even as she has shared this space with you all. The changes that are naturally occurring in life have made their way and even the moments of celebration look different. While discussing that moment, allows to Karega reflect on a trip back east tha…

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Riding in on Gratitude 28:13

1+ y ago28:13

28:13

An old school Gospel playlist (not super old-school, we're talking early 2000s) has Felicia and Karega honing in on the many facets of gratitude. What does gratitude look like and how does it change as we change? What is it like to find our way BACK TO GRATITUDE when we feel like there has been absolutely nothing to be grateful for? Karega's New Al…

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Even Through the Challenge We Are Learning 30:30

1+ y ago30:30

30:30

Kamali has hit her tremendous 2s in full force and are CHALLENGING Karega and Felicia. Yes, we are fully aware she is a toddler, hence the challenge AND where this conversation meets us. What does one do with the frustration that comes with handling the challenges that come our way and in how does CONTROL play into the situation? While Karega and F…

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The Spectrum of Celebration 27:13

1+ y ago27:13

27:13

Celebration in grief looks different. Celebration after grief looks different. Celebration after milestones looks different. What it all shows us is that there is no one way to celebrate, and that our differences are not deficits. As Felicia recounts how a birthday celebration with her long time friend looks different know than it did when they fir…

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Today I Choose to Practice Love 31:02

1+ y ago31:02

31:02

Practicing Love. Sit with that statement for a second. How often do we treat love as a practice or a philosophy? Do we realize that love, as with all things, changes and grows? That it requires us to study, and practice it? That it will test us? Push us? Today Karega and Felicia discuss moments that have challenged their practice of love, BUT have …

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The Ongoing Process of Healing 28:18

1+ y ago28:18

28:18

"Everything I am feeling in my grief is normal. Acknowledging these emotions is the ongoing process of healing." Today Felicia and Karega share about another loss and how they are feeling as they navigate this new grief. What lessons have they learned not only from Kamaiu, but from other losses that allow them to keep growing, to keep moving, and t…

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I Speak to Resolve What's Conflicting Inside 34:23

1+ y ago34:23

34:23

Felicia did not make it to the gym today. She was dressed for the gym. She had planned on going to the gym, was ready will and able, but it didn't happen. She did, however, make it to the store. It was while she at the store she had a chance run in with a man who she had never met. It was through conversation with him, that she found out that they …

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Black Music is Black Joy 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

30:36

Finding joy, finding motivation, finding connection is fundamental to our existence. Both Karega and Felicia have been trying to find that balance of joy outside of the work they do daily. However, the music keeps pulling them in. Listen in as the couple describes how music, and specifically OUR music, has shaped their connection to self, and commu…

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A Reflection of Where I Come From 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

36:52

Oftentimes, we find ourselves trying to piece together the pieces of ourselves. These pieces become more apparent when we see them reflected back at us through our children. Today, Felicia has her Mommy sitting in with her in reflection of not only her journey as a mother, but in parenting. How do all these pieces fall together, and what does the j…

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The Miracle and Wonder of Grief 34:53

1+ y ago34:53

34:53

Grief can manifest itself in a many ways, especially when someone is taken from us too soon. Today, Karega and Felicia discuss how they spent their weekend with mothers who have lost their children too soon. What they discovered is that these strong black women, who have experienced such tragedies, still find a reason to be joyous even though they …

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The Gift of Impermanence 34:02

1+ y ago34:02

34:02

We all know that nothing lasts forever but, for a 2 year old like Kamali, you have nothing but time. Today Karega and Felicia discuss their recent trip with Kamali to Atlanta to visit close friends. While traveling, Karega experienced a series of moments with Kamali that caused him to reflect on the fact that even though Kamaili is only two, there …

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Making Time for My Spirit 33:58

1+ y ago33:58

33:58

Your thoughts and self talk can have very powerful effects on your mental and spiritual health. Karega and Felicia both reflect on what it means to slow down and take time for themselves. Karega, more specifically, speaks on how important it is to not only take care of his physical well being but his spiritual well being so he can be there for Feli…

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The Mindset We Have in Our Growth 25:24

1+ y ago25:24

25:24

The heavy rainy season has Karega thinking about seasons, restarts, harvests and what growth should look like. To go even deeper, what he thought his growth should look like after everything he went through. Seeds and fruit and even the trees have shown him that growth does not look the same and neither does our growth. Especially our growth throug…

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Who I Am in This Moment 32:30

1+ y ago32:30

32:30

Kamali celebrated her second birthday last week (!) and while there was much to celebrate, there was also a period of reflection. Felicia and Karega take a moment to discuss the parallels between those who came through for them in this period of celebration and those who were there for them during their period of grief. Perhaps just as important, h…

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There is No Reframe Without Rest 41:50

1+ y ago41:50

41:50

Having a toddler is hard, and Kamali is not as respectful to the needs of rest as one would expect of a two year old. You might know this about Felicia, but she loves her sleep. Like, it is a high priority. And there is no room for reframing things when there is no rest! However, there is more to this situation than Kamali being a toddler and the l…

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I'm Speaking as an Act of Self Love 34:24

1+ y ago34:24

34:24

Karega has released his new project Legacy Lounge Season 1 "Legacy Talk Only" into the universe and reflects on what it means on not only what it means to be an artist, but on what it means to use music and rap/ hip-hop as a way of processing his grief. Specifically, as one has to navigate the grind of promoting and selling this art and legacy proj…

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Grieving the Person That I Thought I Was 40:15

1+ y ago40:15

40:15

Felicia needs to make a change in her life. One that, on the surface level, is simple. She needs to cut her hair. Now, as Karega will tell you (and show you) Felicia has rocked every style under the sun. However, in this moment the impending change is different. As Felicia sits with it, she realizes that even something that she has done dozens of t…

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Telling My Truth is Part of My Wellness 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

26:57

In their journey of grief, Karega and Felicia have each have had their own very individual processes in how they feel in sharing Kamaiu's story. Their truths vary as their experiences have varied. As the couple vulnerably shares, this ain't fair. None of it is fair and in all reality, no one would choose this path over having their loved one. Grief…

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What is Present May Not Always Be Visible in the Moment 30:04

1+ y ago30:04

30:04

"What is present may not always be visible in the moment. At the right moment it will be seen. Its relevance requires its process and cannot be rushed." SOL Affirmations was (once again) nominated for an Ambie award which this time took them to Vegas. While in reflection, Karega and Felicia note how all of this, the podcast and the stories that the…

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Who is Putting Us at Risk with Tony Lewis Jr 1:00:23

1+ y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Mass incarceration is a type of loss. It isn't often framed that way, but you know we are all about the reframe here. In the last interview in the series from the Kennedy Center, Karega and Felicia sit down with their friend Tony Lewis Jr., a DC community leader, re-entry expert, and champion for children with mass incarcerated parents to discuss t…

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Showing up to the Day Differently with Angel Gregorio 1:06:16

1+ y ago1:06:16

1:06:16

"Sometimes the art is showing up to the day differently than you've done before." - Dr. Felicia Gangloff-Bailey As Karega and Felicia continued their stay in DC they knew that they needed to link up with their old friend Angel Gregorio. If you know DC, you know Angel. You know The Spice Suite, you know the work she does for the community and our pe…

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SOL Affirmations with Kier Gaines 51:29

1+ y ago51:29

51:29

While artists in residence at the Kennedy Center, Karega & Felicia had the opportunity to sit down with their old friend husband, father, community leader, and licensed therapist Kier Gaines. In conversation they discuss not only how they have shown up for each other, but for community, and specifically the youth. It is a conversation about Black L…

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The Power Struggle of Parenthood 29:41

2y ago29:41

29:41

Felicia's desire for structure and Karega's desire to take the path of least resistance when it comes to parenting is looked at in depth within this episode. In this episode, both share honest thoughts about navigating through the journey of parenthood and the power struggles that come with it. ======== Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolki…

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Love Without Judgement 25:00

2y ago25:00

25:00

Some of you may (or may not) know but Karega is also an artist. His latest album, Legacy Lounge Season 1, features a song about Felicia (one that she lowkey has been waiting for). However it is through Karega's words that Felicia has been allowed to learn how to process her own grief, and how it gave her the space to learn to love without judgment …

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Celebrating is Part of My Sustainability 10:19

2y ago10:19

10:19

As Felicia and Karega come to the end of 2022 they reflect on just what this second year of SOL Affirmations has meant for them and this community they have built. Thank you all for holding space for grief, reframing, discussion, vulnerability, and above all else love. Make sure you listen to the end to hear a special announcement from Karega and F…

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Wrestling with Joy During the Holidays 20:55

2y ago20:55

20:55

The holidays are a time of joy for most. It's when we come together with family and friends and celebrate. However when we have lost someone we have loved, the holidays are not JUST the holidays. Sometimes the grief feels like it is fighting with the joy of the season. Karega and Felicia share just what this third year holiday season without Kamaiu…

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The Bridges of Connectedness 34:40

2y ago34:40

34:40

There's just something special about being connected to your people. We all get to decide who those people are. Relatives, chosen family, and in this instance, Karega & Felicia mean their fellow Hampton Alums. It was homecoming and the trip not only allowed them the room to explore what being around other Black people and going to an HBCU meant to …

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SOL Affirmations Presents: Man to Man - A Black Love Wellness Series 58:19

2y ago58:19

58:19

Black men, it's time to get real with each other. Wellness, self-love, finance, nutrition; these are just a few topics Black Love Inc General Manager David Wasicki will be bringing to the forefront in Man to Man: A Black Love Wellness Series. Each week the topics will change, but the insights & lessons gained from Black men of all walks of life wil…

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I Give Myself Permission to Feel How I Feel 28:31

2y ago28:31

28:31

As we move into the last quarter of the year Karega reflects on slowing down and finally allowing himself to feel all the things. It's easy to get caught up in time as you push through the front half of the year, but in this period it seems almost necessary to talk stock. More importantly, it is okay to allow ourselves to take those moments and act…

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Leaning Into the Challenge 36:16

2y ago36:16

36:16

Grief is on going and ever changing. It is easy to get stuck in a very real fatigue of grief. There is this notion that going full force into will get you over it and Karega and Felicia have realized that such is not the case. Listen in as the couple processes the challenge of moving through grief as it shifts with time. What realizations have they…

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Sometimes the Art is Showing Up to the Day Differently Than You've Done Before 34:09

2y ago34:09

34:09

Felicia and Karega reflect on how Kamaiu's 3rd birthday looked so much different than her first two. As a family trip gave room for not only reflection into what the family unit looks like now that Kamali is here, but in how they now acknowledge Kamaiu as she shows up differently than she had in the past. Angel parenthood is constantly changing and…

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Healing Families with Kennedy's Angel Gowns 51:33

2y ago51:33

51:33

Angel parenthood comes to everyone differently, and everyone processes uniquely. Karega and Felicia first came to know of Heather and Demitri Wilson when they were invited to be guest speakers at their event, "The Angel Ball". It was then that they came to know their story. Seven years after losing their daughter Kennedy on August 17, 2009, the ide…

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#BabyBaileyGirl 3:34

2y ago3:34

3:34

On September 30th, 2019, Karega and Felicia became Angel Parents to a beautiful #BabyBaileyGirl named Kamaiu SOL. Happy 3rd Birthday Kamaiu. ======== Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mothers Who Are Investigating Grief's Process is available now! A collection of affirmations for Mothers who are experiencing Motherhood differently …

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The Fear of Being Misunderstood 31:16

2y ago31:16

31:16

When trying to share how one is dealing or processing grief there is always the fear of misunderstanding. At least this has been true for Felicia. There was a fear that when she shared her story on Black Love Doc that folks wouldn't understand. There's the fear that when people hear short clips of the podcast people will jump to their own conclusio…

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Redefining Gratitude 31:18

2y ago31:18

31:18

How does one find gratitude in loss? In the hardest of moments? Continuing their reflections in their month of miracles and wonder Karega and Felicia reflect on how the meaning of gratitude has shifted for them since Kamaiu's double transition and how they continue to find ways to experience it. ======== Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolk…

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Honoring the Heart Work 29:04

2y ago29:04

29:04

"I honor my reality and the heart work it requires to embrace my truth. I do not have to escape my feelings or rise above them. They are true and I will let them be true." What happens when the disbelief of manifestation holds true? When one cannot honor the truth of what they have done because the grief will not allow them to embrace their truth? …

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Tapping in with Parenting for the Culture 34:19

2y ago34:19

34:19

Peace good people! Karega, Felicia and Kamali and finishing up their month long vacation but didn't want to leave you hanging. As they travel back home they wanted to share their friend and fellow Black Love Podcast Network family member Charisse Sims' podcast Parenting for the Culture! Charisse is an educator, PBS Early Learning Champion, and a ma…

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The Grief Connection with Rexx Life Raj 51:27

2y ago51:27

51:27

There's something about grief that has a way of building connections. There is a community in grief as the process, while unique to each individual and situation is a universal concept. During Karega and Felicia's deepest period of grief they found the music of Rexx Life Raj . His lyrics connected to their experiences in a way that they couldn't ne…

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An Invitation to be Present 19:59

2y ago19:59

19:59

This week Karega and Felicia discuss the grieving of the person you once were. Listen in as both share how so much loss and newness has allowed them to appreciate what the past has taught them and not needing to define what is next to come. CLICK HERE if you would like to ask Karega & Felicia a question. ======== Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations…

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Choosing Rest 23:35

2+ y ago23:35

23:35

This week Karega and Felicia discuss the importance of rest. Listen in as both share how rest has forced them to acknowledge how important it is. Because ultimately, there is no affirmation that can replace rest. CLICK HERE if you would like to ask Karega & Felicia a question. ======== Felicia's new book SOL Affirmations: A Toolkit for Mothers Who …

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Celebrating 10 Years of Love 24:19

2+ y ago24:19

24:19

This week Karega and Felicia celebrate their 10 year anniversary. Listen in as Karega shares how his difficulty with separating from Kamali, for an anniversary trip, ended up being a lesson on the importance of separation. While both express falling in love with one another all over again on this journey. CLICK HERE if you would like to ask Karega …

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Shifting Griefs Process 19:55

2+ y ago19:55

19:55

This week Karega and Felicia celebrate the life of Karega's brother Karim, after his passing 8 years ago. Listen in as Karega shares how acknowledging what getting better is has helped him surrender and further confront his feelings. While both share the lesson of there being no growth in the process of rushing grief. CLICK HERE if you would like t…

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The Necessity of Black Love 30:07

2+ y ago30:07

30:07

On Saturday July 23, 2022 we start the farewell season of Black Love Doc. This week as the season premiere approaches Karega and Felicia ( and EP Kamali) reflect on their own Black Love story and the importance of Black representation in media. Listen in as they share how sharing their story was a part of their healing journey, and what the legacy …

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