Best Tfmr Podcasts (2024)

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Termination for anencephaly. Samantha explains how this loss has impacted her relationships and spirituality. 35:53

2d ago35:53

35:53

Samantha is a TFMR mom who lost her second daughter to anencephaly at 17 weeks pregnant. She came on today to share how this great loss has shifted her relationships and beliefs. Resources mentioned: 1. ASCEND TFMR Grief Circle - If you are a bereaved TFMR parent looking for group grief support, I invite you to check out our upcoming grief circles …

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35. Compassionate Guidance: Navigating TFMR & Grief With Mandy Wannarka, LICSW 1:00:39

28d ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Host Amy Pelkey speaks with Mandy Wannarka, LICSW, PMH-C, RYT-200, a therapist specializing in supporting mothers and couples through the difficult journey of pregnancy and infant loss, including making the decision to terminate a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR). Mandy shares insights from her career in social work, focusing on her experience …

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36. Reiki for Grief and Holistic Healthcare with Kristin Krebs, CRNA 45:31

7h ago45:31

45:31

Discover how Reiki, an ancient energy healing technique, can support those navigating the overwhelming emotions of grief following pregnancy and infant loss. Join the conversation as Kristin Krebs, BSN, MSN, CRNA, APHN-BC, a nurse anesthetist and Reiki practitioner, shares her personal journey and insights on integrating Reiki into clinical practic…

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I Can Do It With a Broken Heart 35:46

2d ago35:46

35:46

Guess what... 3 years out from our sons dying, and we feel "sufficiently" healed to the point that we are not complete and total walking disasters 24 hours a day anymore. Does that mean we're actually completely healed? Of course not. But it feels good to know that parts of our personalities, relationships, and worlds have recovered more than we ev…

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EP37 Bea | Born in the car! BBA, Fast Second Labour, Long First Birth, Birthing Stool, Birth Centre 46:24

7d ago46:24

46:24

Today's two birth stories are from Beatrice Haines, a fantastic artist living in Wiltshire. Bea has two sons, one of whom was born at a birth centre after a long and exhausting labour, and the other who arrived at the speed of light in the car! Bea's second birth happened in the front seat of her knackered old Honda Jazz just two hours after contra…

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Blessed Are They That Mourn, an interview about hospital chaplaincy with Presbyterian Minister Marcie Brozyna, Rumi's Mom 46:28

9d ago46:28

46:28

We are joined on the podcast today by chaplain Reverend Marcie Brozyna! Marcie is a bereaved mother to her son Rumi, who she lost at 26 weeks pregnant, but even before that she was a hospital chaplain working with the recently bereaved (or soon-to-be bereaved). We talk about Christian mourning rituals, and especially how they are applied after the …

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Death is Life-Threatening 35:19

16d ago35:19

35:19

In this episode of As Long As I'm Living, we talk about an article that caused a LOT of controversy on our Instagram. It turns out that you are at higher risk for sudden death after the death of a loved one... but in a surprising twist, you are MORE at risk after the death of a spouse than after the death of a child. At first we didn't really belie…

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A book of TFMR stories & why these stories NEED to be told w/ Ale Muñoz, co-author & editor of Flowers in Our Womb 15:58

16d ago15:58

15:58

Ale Muñoz, co-author and editor of TFMR story anthology “Flowers in Our Womb” shares the inspiration behind this book and why sharing your own story of TFMR pregnancy loss can be so transformative. Find Flowers in Our Womb on Amazon in Kindle (e-book), paperback, and hardcover https://a.co/d/5jAa5eF Resources mentioned: 1.“Releasing a Wanted Pregna…

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Life Update: Alina's Infertility Era and Judith on Parenting After Loss 25:21

23d ago25:21

25:21

Hello! We're here to give you all a basic life update. What's going on with Alina's IVF journey, how is Judith's pregnancy progressing (yes, we also talk about the intersection of these two things...), and an opportunity to marvel at how much we get done when we're together. Xo, Alina and Judith ::: Follow As Long As I'm Living on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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A Father's Grief Journey, a very special Father's Day interview with Aiden's Dad 46:36

1M ago46:36

46:36

Today we're welcoming Aiden's Dad back to the podcast! In this episode, we talk to Aiden's Dad about what the past few years since our last interview with him (which you can listen to HERE). During that interview, we talked about the story like it was over, but in hindsight, it was just beginning. Aiden's Dad talks about grief and trauma aftershock…

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Back to work in high-risk maternal and perinatal postpartum healthcare after TFMR with Alissa, mother to Seamus 42:26

1M ago42:26

42:26

Alissa shares how she got a “grey” diagnosis (a term for a condition that could be survivable through fatal, on a spectrum of outcomes) for her baby in her second trimester which led to a decision to end her wanted pregnancy. As a postpartum and high-risk NICU and PICU healthcare worker herself, she felt that her prior knowledge and vicarious lived…

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Time Heals All Wounds 28:49

1M ago28:49

28:49

“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” - Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy It should come as no surprise that we don't subscribe to the belief that time heals all wounds. But what DOES heal wounds, and ar…

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Long Story Short, I Survived 43:22

1M ago43:22

43:22

In this episode, we talk about how we tell the story of our loss(es). It depends a LOT on the audience, our energy level, and so many other factors. We can't wait to chat about this with you all on Instagram, so head over and follow us so you can join the conversation! We also take a TOTAL tangent about naked photos so please enjoy our chaos :) :::…

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Judith is Pregnant, Alina is Not 22:56

2M ago22:56

22:56

The title says it all. In this episode, we talk about what it's like for Alina to be NOT pregnant -- again -- while Judith is pregnant -- again. It's harder than the last time, but probably not as hard as you'd expect? Note: this was recorded back in January, but it's May, and Alina is STILL not pregnant as of the release of this episode. Send wine…

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I Think About You All the Time 25:22

2M ago25:22

25:22

"I think about them all the time" -- this is a thing that loss parents SAY a lot about their baby, but what do we actually mean? We try to explain. ::: Things we talk about in this episode: - Beyonce ⁠Heartbeat⁠ - ALAIL | ⁠A Picture Is Not the Same As Being Together⁠ ::: Follow As Long As I'm Living on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aslongasimlivingpodcast⁠⁠⁠…

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We're Baaaaack! 41:27

2M ago41:27

41:27

We're returning from our accidentally really kinda long podcast break, and we are so happy to be back! Catch up with what has been up with us since January, while we catch up with what's been going on with all of YOU while we were out (via Instagram question box). ::: Follow As Long As I'm Living on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aslongasimlivingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Ending a wanted pregnancy for T21. Plus IVF and pregnancy after loss. Becky shares her story 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Becky shares her story of IVF and embryo loss followed by TFMR for Down’s Syndrome. After all the fertility challenges, she was able to get pregnant again with what is currently a healthy pregnancy. Listen in to her journey through pregnancy after TFMR and how she lives with grief and hope at the same time. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support Cir…

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Healing through story & body practices after TFMR, fertility loss, recurrent miscarriage and stillbirth. Jenn Hepton shares her wisdom with us. 58:21

3M ago58:21

58:21

Jenn Hepton, parenting coach and founder of Motherhood Redefined + Loss in Transition shares her story of losing twins to TFMR, her other fertility and miscarriage losses and stillbirth of baby Loey. Even through all these tragic losses, Jenn shares light and healing through EFT, the "T.I.M.E. technique" and hypnobreathwork - practices she has used…

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T18 diagnosis & abortion for medical reasons and grieving in a time of collective grief and genocide. Liz shares her story. 48:02

3M ago48:02

48:02

Liz tells her story of receiving an Edward's Syndrome (also known as T18) diagnosis and coming up against restrictive abortion laws and little understanding in the abortion space for her pregnancy loss. She also shares her experience with grieving during a time of massive loss with the Palestinian genocide. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support Cir…

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Hello, Goodbye 23:10

4M ago23:10

23:10

We're back from our break to say... we're not coming back (yet). Alina is not doing well, and because she mainly edits the podcast, that means that we can't keep releasing new episodes right now. That's okay! We'll be back when we're ready. Content note: Judith is pregnant, and (barely) announces in this episode. ::: Things we talk about in this ep…

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ALAIL Recommends: How to Take a Really Nice Bath (We're On a Break) 9:56

4M ago9:56

9:56

We're taking a podcast break, but while we're out, we're sharing some tips/tricks/recommendations from the bottoms of our very random hearts. This week: how to take a really good bath, from Judith, and some other cheap or free hobbies. XOXO ::: Things we talk about in this episode: - Baked by Melissa - Trader Joe's Green Goddess dressing - Reddit 3…

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Robin shares her TFMR for a giant omphalocele story & TTC (trying to conceive) again after loss 1:00:56

4M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Robin Imholte, a TFMR mom and mom to a rainbow baby born after loss, tells her story of her baby's giant omphalocele diagnosis, a condition where organs are developing (or very poorly developing) outside of the body cavity. She shares her struggle with TTC (trying to conceive) after the death of her baby Ellie. Resources mentioned: The TFMR Support…

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Loss Mom to First Baby 53:46

4M ago53:46

53:46

Melissa, a baby loss mom to her first child, talks about her experience with loss & the Loss Mom Retreat she has created to help others Guest: @lachlanslightcanada Podcast: @thebabylosspodcast Host: @_thethingsiwishyouknew Sponsor: Little Words Project. For 15% off use code BALOSSMAMABy Laura Rizzo

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ALAIL Recommends: Books For If You Can Read (We're On a Break) 4:07

5M ago4:07

4:07

We're taking a podcast break, but while we're out, we're sharing some tips/tricks/recommendations from the bottoms of our very random hearts. This week: If you have regained the ability to read after your baby died, we have some recs for you! Judith's are sweet and fluffy. Alina's are about severe mental illness. XOXO ::: Things we talk about in th…

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ALAIL Recommends: Trash TV and Saltburn (We're On a Break) 4:23

5M ago4:23

4:23

We're taking a podcast break, but while we're out, we're sharing some tips/tricks/recommendations from the bottoms of our very random hearts. This week: we share a list of reality TV shows that will pass the time, and Alina talks around WTF happened in Saltburn. Watch that one at your own risk! XOXO ::: Things we talk about in this episode: - Love …

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Miscarriage After Stillbirth 29:07

5M ago29:07

29:07

What is it like having a miscarriage after a stillbirth? Podcast host, Laura Rizzo, tells you about her experience - including all of her uncomfortable truths. Instagram: @thebabylosspodcast Host Instagram: @_thethingsiwishyouknew Thanks to our sponsor, Little Words Project. For 15% off your next order (including custom bracelets), use code BALOSSM…

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EP36 Hannah | Long Labour, Water Birth, Medical Gaslighting, Broken Arm, Healing C-Section Birth 1:06:03

5M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

Today’s guest is Hannah, who shares her two births - which could not be more different from each other. Her first son was born when she was 21, and as a young mum Hannah felt she was continually ignored by the medical staff - who denied her pain relief, refused to listen when she said she felt something was wrong with her baby, and left her alone a…

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ALAIL Recommends: Scrolling TikTok (We're On a Break) 3:13

5M ago3:13

3:13

We're taking a podcast break, but while we're out, we're sharing some tips/tricks/recommendations from the bottoms of our very random hearts. This week: Judith wanders down a TikTok rabbit hole and shares her favorite follows. XOXO ::: Things we talk about in this episode: - Therapy Jeff - Mrs. Melody Jenkins - Cost n' Mayor - Carla & Clio ::: Foll…

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Sex and Intimacy after TFMR w/ Kate Carson 1:02:04

5M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

Sex and intimacy after a traumatic baby loss/pregnancy loss can be HARD, and can create opportunities for healing. Kate Carson, baby loss coach, shares FIVE impediments to intimacy after TFMR pregnancy loss and some beautiful tools and practices to gently come back into your body and sensuality. Resources mentioned: 1st Program opportunity! Join Ka…

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ALAIL Recommends: Alina's Favorite Hate Watch (We're On a Break) 3:46

5M ago3:46

3:46

We're taking a podcast break, but while we're out, we're sharing some tips/tricks/recommendations from the bottoms of our very random hearts. This week: Alina talks about WTF is going on with generational-wealth-holder, beauty-pageant-contestant, homemade-butter-churner, and mother-of-8 Ballerina Farm. XOXO ::: Things we talk about in this episode:…

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NICU Loss Mom With No Living Children 46:42

5M ago46:42

46:42

A NICU Loss Mama with no living children, telling the world all the things she wish they knew about her experience and grief as a mother whose baby died. Guest: @bebraveforisla Website: www.bebraveforisla.org Podcast: @thebabylosspodcast Host: @_thethingsiwishyouknew Sponsor: Little Words Project. For 15% off your order, use code BALOSSMAMA or clic…

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Are you isolating in the grief of TFMR pregnancy loss? 19:15

5M ago19:15

19:15

Are you isolating in the grief of TFMR pregnancy loss? Listen to hear about 3 reasons WHY you may be isolating and how to care for yourself in this isolating experience. Resources mentioned: Learn more and apply to join the upcoming TFMR grief circle program Ascend here: https://www.thetfmrdoula.com/ascend-apply My free Facebook group for terminati…

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The Experience & Grief of a Stillbirth Loss Dad 1:18:16

5M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

A stillbirth loss dad, telling the world all the things he wish they knew about his experience and grief as a father whose baby died. Instagram: @thebabylosspodcast Host Instagram: @_thethingsiwishyouknew Thanks to our sponsor, Little Words Project. For 15% off your next order (including custom bracelets), use code BALOSSMAMA at checkout or click h…

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Stillbirth Loss Mom With Prior Living Child 52:38

5M ago52:38

52:38

A stillbirth loss mom with a prior living child, telling the world all the things she wish they knew about her experience and about baby loss. Instagram: @thebabylosspodcast Host Instagram: @_thethingsiwishyouknew Thanks to our sponsor, Little Words Project. For 15% off your next order (including custom bracelets), use code BALOSSMAMA at checkout o…

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EP35 Jo | Fast Labour, Heart Defect, NICU Baby, Necrotising Enterocolitis (NECS), Surgery 1:02:00

5M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Hello and welcome back to The Real Birth Podcast! This week I chat to Jo, whose daughter was diagnosed with a heart defect at her 20 week scan. This meant she needed surgery very soon after birth, and so Jo and her husband were preparing for an induction in Bristol, where a team of paediatric experts would be on hand. However, Jo's waters broke ear…

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ALAIL Recommends: Youtube Travels (We're On a Break) 4:43

5M ago4:43

4:43

We're taking a podcast break, but while we're out, we're sharing some tips/tricks/recommendations from the bottoms of our very random hearts. This week: Judith talks about her polygamist podcast obsession and shares a few ways to travel the world via Youtube. XOXO ::: Things we talk about in this episode: - Growing Up In Polygamy - Simon Wilson - H…

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ALAIL Recommends: Taking a Break! (We're Taking a Break) 12:29

6M ago12:29

12:29

Listen y'all... we're tired, and we need a break! We'll be back with real episodes in a few weeks. While we're on our podcast break, we're going to share some tips/tricks/recommendations from the bottoms of our very random hearts. This week: what on earth to write in someone else's baby shower card. XOXO ::: Things we talk about in this episode: - …

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EP34 Mez | Non-Binary Parent, IVF, Induction, Hypnobirthing, Queer Family, Inclusive Midwife 1:02:23

6M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

Hello everyone! This week I'm thrilled to be joined by Mez, who shares the birth story of their son. Mez is a non-binary parent who has 4 older children with their wife - however this pregnancy was the first time Mez had carried and birthed a child themselves. After a successful IVF round, Mez threw themselves into learning everything they could ab…

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Wonder Woman, Revisited 19:27

6M ago19:27

19:27

Back in our first month of the podcast, we talked about how the "old" Judith and Alina might never be back ever again, but who cares, because we're Wonder Women just the way we are. That said, we hated when people would tell us how brave and strong we were in our first year of the loss. Now... 3 years out... we feel differently! (And also kind of t…

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Things I Wish You Knew: TRAILER 1:19

6M ago1:19

1:19

'Things I Wish You Knew: The Podcast' tells real stories of pregnancy and infant loss straight from the bereaved parents themselves, sharing all the things they wish the world knew about their baby, their grief, their experiences, and baby loss in general. Each episode will feature a loss parent sharing their unique take on things. From what it's l…

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The One Where Judith Made a New Friend, an interview with Judith's Friend Mel 44:54

6M ago44:54

44:54

Today on the podcast, we're joined by Judith's friend Mel! Judith met Mel in the neighborhood about a year after Aiden died, and somehow managed to befriend her even though Mel is not a bereaved parent. In this episode, we talk all about making new friendships after loss. We'll talk more about this on Instagram this week, so check in to see! ::: Th…

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EP33 Jenny | Positive Induction Story, Multiple Miscarriage, Silent Coeliac, Water Birth, Lockdown 46:43

6M ago46:43

46:43

Hello all! This week my guest is Jenny, who shares her two birth stories. Jenny's first birth was many people's ideal experience - a natural delivery in the water, with very little intervention - and so when she was faced with an induction for her second baby's birth she was unsure she could have the same kind of positive experience. But as you wil…

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2024 Is Going to Be Our Year! 20:22

6M ago20:22

20:22

2024, watch out! Don't even bother trying to be bad, because we are going to FORCE YOU TO BE GOOD. We are ready for a good year; we've earned it. ::: Things we talk about in this episode: - ⁠Happier New Year⁠: 2022's new year episode, where we talk 2021 and 2022 horoscopes - We Reject Our 2023 Horoscopes: 2023's new year episode, where we talk abou…

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Day in the Life - Christmas 2023 21:02

7M ago21:02

21:02

Hi there! Alina live podcasted her Christmas Day. A lucky few of you listened live (hello!), but she's since edited this down to something a little more coherent. Sending holiday season love to anyone celebrating or avoiding celebrating. ::: Follow As Long As I'm Living on Instagram at @aslongasimlivingpodcast, send us an email at aslongasimlivingp…

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EP32 Lucy | CBAC, Home Birth Transfer, Back to Back Baby, Miscarriage 1:09:23

7M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

Hello and welcome back to series 4 of The Real Birth Podcast! To mark the start of a new season, and my return from maternity leave, I'll be sharing my own birth story. My second baby arrived in April 2023, and was born by CBAC - caesarean birth after a previous caesarean. I did everything in my power to achieve a HBAC - home birth after caesarean …

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Crappy Birthday 27:40

7M ago27:40

27:40

Today on the podcast, we're honoring Judith's birthday (today!) by talking about how hard it is to celebrate another year without your baby. Getting another year older when your baby never will is a tough pill to swallow. Listen to hear our thoughts on our birthdays and others after our babies died. ::: Things we talk about in this episode: - Bustl…

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May Their Memory Be a Blessing, another interview about religious support for grievers with Rabbi Antine 32:00

7M ago32:00

32:00

We're joined on the podcast again today by Rabbi Nissan Antine. In this episode, we talk about what a clergyperson or rabbi does when they arrive at the scene of a death. We also talk about the difference between grief and mourning. Do you know a clergyperson of a different faith that you'd like to see us interview for the podcast? Please let us kn…

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An Atheist and a Rabbi Walk Into a Cemetery, an interview about Jewish mourning practices with Rabbi Antine 34:56

7M ago34:56

34:56

Today on the podcast, we're welcoming our first clergyperson, Rabbi Nissan Antine. In this episode, we talk about Rabbi Antine's role when a loved one dies and discuss the laws and structures that Judaism puts in place to support those who are mourning. Do you know a clergyperson of a different faith that you'd like to see us interview for the podc…

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Getting Through the Holidays with Love and Grief 21:16

7M ago21:16

21:16

Grief can be especially hard around the holidays and through the new year with expectations to be "joyful" and "cheerful." In this episode I answer questions from other TFMR parents in the community about getting through the holidays. You'll hear 4 main tips PLUS an explanation of "Grieving in 4D." This episode was originally recorded as a live vid…

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i carry your heart with me 28:05

8M ago28:05

28:05

(i carry it in my heart) In this episode, we talk about how we keep Quinn and Aiden alive in our hearts and homes. This is one of the ways that we continue to parent our boys, and it feels like an important part of our life's work to make sure their memory doesn't die with them. Do you have a special way or ways you include your baby in your life? …

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