Best Bereavement Specialist Author Podcasts (2024)

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Brain Unblocked: Learning to Live “Optimized AF” after Infertility or Pregnancy Loss- Part 2 (with Carolyn Robistow, M.Ed., LPC, Clini-Coach, & Certified BSP Practitioner) 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

41:07

This week we are sharing part 2 of my interview with Carolyn Robistow, a Licensed Professional Counselor, coach, and certified Brain Spotting Practitioner. If you haven’t listened to part 1 of this conversation (Episode #009- you can find it here) I highly encourage you to stop right now and go back and listen to that one first. In part 1, Carolyn …

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Brain Unblocked: Learning to Live “Optimized AF” after Infertility or Pregnancy Loss- Part 1 (with Carolyn Robistow, M.Ed., LPC, Clini-Coach, & Certified BSP Practitioner) 56:56

1+ y ago56:56

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This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Carolyn Robistow, a Licensed Professional Counselor, coach, and certified Brain Spotting Practitioner. I heard Carolyn as a guest on another podcast I listen to and she immediately stood out to me as someone I knew I wanted to connect with and learn more from. I later discovered she has her own podcast, …

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Why Halloween Can Be Particularly Hard After Pregnancy Loss & Infertility 15:08

1+ y ago15:08

15:08

Anyone who has been through infertility or pregnancy or infant loss knows that holidays can be hard. When I was in the middle of my 7-year journey with infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss, I dreaded the holidays. I remember really investing a lot of emotional energy in preparing for Christmas and Thanksgiving, Mothers Day and Fathers Day, my B…

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Unexpecting: What to Expect When You’re No Longer Expecting: Real Talk on Pregnancy Loss (with Author Rachel Lewis) 55:13

1+ y ago55:13

55:13

This week I was able to finally meet with Rachel Lewis, grief coach, published author, and founder of Brava Mamas. I have felt drawn to Rachel ever since I found her book last year, and I am so excited to have finally been able to connect with her after taking a break from the podcast over the summer. Rachel has such a gift with words and connectin…

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What to Look for in a Therapist (with Licensed Professional Counselor, Molly Dalva, LPC) 48:38

2y ago48:38

48:38

Hi friends, this week I invite my friend and Licensed Professional Counselor, Molly Dalva back on the show. Molly joined us for episode 3 and talked about all things trauma and the way we may experience trauma through our journey with infertility or pregnancy & infant loss. This week, we are talking about the process of therapy and how we truly bel…

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A Dad’s Perspective on Infertility + Loss and How to Support a Grieving Dad (with my husband David Blair) 56:46

2y ago56:46

56:46

With Father’s Day weekend coming up this week, I wanted to focus this week’s episode on Dads. Dads who have lost a baby and Dads who are still in waiting. Joining us this week is my husband, David Blair. In this episode, David shares what his grieving process was like over our 7 year journey of recurrent pregnancy loss and we discuss the ways that …

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Working with a Fertility Specialist: When to Start, What the Process is Like, and What Your Doctor is Thinking (with Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Creighton Likes, III, MD) 35:24

2y ago35:24

35:24

This week I have the pleasure of interviewing my infertility doctor, Dr. Creighton E. Likes, III, MS, MD. Dr. Likes is a double-board certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and the Medical Director of the Fertility Center of the Carolinas where he has been practicing reproductive medicine for 12 years. Dr. Likes completed medical school at the Medi…

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The Trauma of Infertility and Pregnancy Loss: What It Is, How to Heal, and How to Support Someone Experiencing It (with Licensed Professional Counselor Molly Dalva, LPC) 51:10

2y ago51:10

51:10

This week I have the pleasure of interviewing one of my closest friends- who also happens to be a Licensed Professional Counselor and expert on all things trauma- Molly Dalva. Molly is the owner of Resilience LLC, a healing space offering compassionate and connected psychotherapy to those overcoming chronic stress and trauma. Molly has held designa…

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All things IVF and How to Navigate the Hurdles of Trying Again When a Cycle is Unsuccessful (with IVF Coach Kristin Dillensnyder) 54:42

2y ago54:42

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This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Kristin Dillensnyder- IVF coach and 3 time IVF warrior that experienced 3 different outcomes… one cycle that worked, one cycle that didn’t and one cycle that ended in a miscarriage. As a certified life coach, Kristin became the person she needed during the hardest parts of infertility so other women who…

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My Story of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Infertility, and Pregnancy After Loss with Lindsay Blair 38:32

2y ago38:32

38:32

In this episode, you will hear the story behind Catalyst for Courage. While this podcast isn't about Lindsay, her 9 babies in heaven, or her miracle twins here on earth, this story is what started Catalyst for Courage and inspired Lindsay to want to support others who are walking through infertility, pregnancy & infant loss, or life after infertili…

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Navigating Mother's Day in the Midst of Infertility or Pregnancy & Infant Loss 14:32

2y ago14:32

14:32

In this special Mothers Day bonus episode, find courage and hope for you to help you navigate and prepare for Mothers Day this week. My hope is that you will not only survive this week, but will do so while honoring your story and your journey of motherhood and holding onto hope. I’ll share 5 tips to help you prepare for Mothers Day and the emotion…

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Introducing the Catalyst for Courage Podcast 7:17

2y ago7:17

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Catalyst for Courage was founded to be able to provide individualized support, resources, tools, knowledge, and a whole lot of encouragement and hope for those who have experienced infertility, pregnancy or infant loss, or are navigating life after infertility and loss. I'm your host, Lindsay Blair. I am a certified trauma specialist, infertility c…

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Bereavement Specialist Author Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Catalyst for Courage Podcast- Igniting Hope in the Midst of Infertility & Pregnancy Loss

Lindsay Blair

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Brain Unblocked: Learning to Live “Optimized AF” after Infertility or Pregnancy Loss- Part 2 (with Carolyn Robistow, M.Ed., LPC, Clini-Coach, & Certified BSP Practitioner) 41:07

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Brain Unblocked: Learning to Live “Optimized AF” after Infertility or Pregnancy Loss- Part 1 (with Carolyn Robistow, M.Ed., LPC, Clini-Coach, & Certified BSP Practitioner) 56:56

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Why Halloween Can Be Particularly Hard After Pregnancy Loss & Infertility 15:08

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Unexpecting: What to Expect When You’re No Longer Expecting: Real Talk on Pregnancy Loss (with Author Rachel Lewis) 55:13

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What to Look for in a Therapist (with Licensed Professional Counselor, Molly Dalva, LPC) 48:38

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A Dad’s Perspective on Infertility + Loss and How to Support a Grieving Dad (with my husband David Blair) 56:46

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Working with a Fertility Specialist: When to Start, What the Process is Like, and What Your Doctor is Thinking (with Reproductive Endocrinologist Dr. Creighton Likes, III, MD) 35:24

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The Trauma of Infertility and Pregnancy Loss: What It Is, How to Heal, and How to Support Someone Experiencing It (with Licensed Professional Counselor Molly Dalva, LPC) 51:10

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All things IVF and How to Navigate the Hurdles of Trying Again When a Cycle is Unsuccessful (with IVF Coach Kristin Dillensnyder) 54:42

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My Story of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Infertility, and Pregnancy After Loss with Lindsay Blair 38:32

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Navigating Mother's Day in the Midst of Infertility or Pregnancy & Infant Loss 14:32

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Introducing the Catalyst for Courage Podcast 7:17

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