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Welcome to the Life With Grief Podcast! Host Tara Accardo, a Grief & Transformational Life Coach, created this podcast and community to normalize the complexities of grief, navigate life after loss and all this entails, and so much more. Each week, consider this your safe space where we work together and dig deep to live a full life with our grief in tow. Tap into the world of healing with Tara and guests and discover guidance, support, tangible coping tools, inspiration, and some laughs alo ...
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In this podcast we will share powerful journeys of birth givers with the goals of lifting the veil on the birth experience, healing through sharing, and beginning an open conversation to strengthen trust and promote transparency between birthing people and health care providers. Contact me at: birthjourneysRN@gmail.com
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Welcome to the What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss Podcast! On this podcast, you will find support and encouragement for pregnancy loss at all stages, whether you were early in your pregnancy or experienced a stillbirth. You are safe, seen, and deeply understood here.Hi, I’m Sharna, I am a loss mum myself and a mum to a beautiful rainbow baby. I am a projector in human design which means I am here to guide you to a new way of being, thinking, or healing. I know what it is like to persona ...
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Welcome to the "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss" podcast. In this episode, we are joined by the inspiring Louise Siwicki, a global award-winning holistic fertility specialist, hypnotherapist, and miracle mindset coach. Louise & I will also be a part of the FIRST EVER - Australian Fertility Summit - where you can still get your tickets: http…
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In this episode we welcome Abbie Kwong Pilon, Evidential Psychic Medium. Abbie shares her background with us as we chat about her gift as a medium, discuss her journey as a healer, and how Tai Chi and energy work contribute positively to our well-being and healing our grief. Our conversation dives into the nuances of mediumship, how spirits communi…
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Welcome to a special episode of our podcast, where we dive deep into the crucial first day of our 5-Day Holistic Pregnancy Loss Retreat. (Grab the replays to listen to Day 2-5 HERE ) Today, we're focusing on Emotional Literacy, an essential skill for anyone seeking to support and understand those navigating the complex journey of pregnancy loss. Ep…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the extraordinary journey of Amy Suzanne, the founder and CEO of Pink Stork, as she navigates the trials of infertility, debilitating nausea and vomiting, and life threatening sepsis—all while supporting her husband during military deployments. Amy's inspiring tale of resilience and faith takes center stage as she s…
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The angel day of my dad, Greg Jordan, is coming up on July 13th, so I’m reflecting on the last four years since his death. I wanted to have an open, vulnerable conversation and share some thoughts and feelings that I'm having around approaching this (unfortunate) milestone. I did this last year with my mom on her for your angel day as well, and I t…
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“Wife”“Mother”“Father”“Sibling”“Friend”“Cousin”“Boyfriend”“Girlfriend”“Partner”“Dog mom” or “dog dad” … the list goes on. How do you identify? What identity do you feel has changed since you’ve suffered your loss? Has it evolved? Do you still identify as whatever your “title” is? Perhaps not sure yet and trying to figure it out? Maybe figuring out …
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets to a smoother postpartum recovery with Lynn Schulte, a seasoned pelvic floor physical therapist and the visionary behind the Institute for Birth Healing. In today's episode, Lynn shares her journey from experiencing positive births to developing specialized techniques for postpartum care. Discover how she …
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Dr. Sweta Vikram, PhD is a dedicated Doctor of Ayurveda, a globally renowned speaker, and an acclaimed author of 14 best-selling books. The goal of her work is to alleviate stress and elevate the overall quality of her clients' lives through Ayurveda-based health and wellness coaching. She specializes in addressing disordered sleep, anxiety, digest…
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In this heartfelt episode of the "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss" podcast, host Sharna Southan sits down with Chris Wood, a father who has faced immense challenges and loss. Chris shares his profound journey through fertility issues, multiple miscarriages, and the neonatal loss of his son, Liam. With raw honesty, he discusses the emotional…
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Today we’re talking about a really important type of grief that I see often in the clients I coach and countless people on social media. I’ve experienced it myself big time and, simply put, I thought it warranted a conversation! We’re digging into cumulative grief. In this episode, we're going to chat about what this type of grief is and why it’s e…
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Send us a Text Message. What if the toughest decision of your life could lead to profound personal growth? In our latest episode, we engage in a heartfelt conversation with Amanda Kingsley, a life and after-abortion coach, who opens up about her deeply personal and multifaceted reproductive health journey. Amanda shares her story of navigating plan…
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Part three of our busting common grief myths is HERE! Once again we’re welcoming back with Shea Wingate, Licensed Therapist, Grief Coach, and a fellow griever just like me (and probably you!). In this final part 3, we’re chatting about the following myths: I need to be strong for my family The first year is the hardest All grief is the same We want…
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PART TWO. If you haven't listened to Part One, I encourage you to check that out & come back. Welcome back to the "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss" podcast for the second part of our enlightening discussion on grief, healing, and personal transformation. In this episode, we dive deeper into the journey of grief, exploring the power of journ…
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Let’s talk good vibrations and high frequencies! This mindset shift and being aware of what we're talking about in this episode can be pivotal as we cope with the day-to-day complexities of grief, life after loss, and life in general. Fun fact: this entire episode is based on one of my most popular blog posts! But I think this just goes to show how…
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Send us a Text Message. What would you do if your pregnancy took an unexpected turn? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Tara Accardo, a first-time mom and grief and transformational life coach, who shares her compelling journey through pregnancy, an emergency C-section, and the early arrival of her daughter, Audrey. Tara’s powerful story not…
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We’re chatting with Alyse Dusseault, a Widow, Grief Coach, Psychic Medium, and Reiki and energy work Practitioner based in Nashville, TN. After the loss of her fiancé Jared in June 2020, she began connecting with him in spirit and this opened her up to her intuitive gifts, which allowed her to create a new language with him in spirit. Alyse opened …
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PART ONE - with Tara Accardo In this heartfelt episode, Shana Southan, the host of "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss," is joined by the inspiring Tara Accardo. Tara shares her deeply personal journey of losing both parents to cancer within six months and the subsequent emotional turmoil she faced. She discusses how she found her way through …
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If you’ve experienced a loss, you’ve likely experienced some form of shock along the way. Even if you see the loss coming, little can prepare you for when you actually lose a loved one. Or, even endure an unforeseen breakup, lose a job, or something else entirely. All of these and more deserve to be recognized and can be equally shocking! But fear …
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Send us a Text Message. When Marcella Jewell, a warrior in the realm of motherhood, shares her story, you can't help but be enveloped by a tapestry of raw emotion and profound strength. Her journey through the complex world of fertility is one that mirrors a mosaic of life's most tender and tumultuous moments: the joy of welcoming children, the hea…
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Today on the Life With Grief Podcast we're chatting with Gaby Georges. She is a Creative Grief Guide and the Founder of The Grief Cocoon. Gaby is a multi-disciplinary artist, and the guidance and work that she provides in the grief space is inspired by her beloved mother, Samira, who she lost at the age of 20 to a rare form of cancer. She supports …
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Welcome to the "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss" podcast, hosted by Sharna Southan. In this heartfelt episode, we are joined by Rachel Schaben, a cosmetologist from Lincoln, who shares her profound journey through multiple pregnancy losses, the loss of her nephew, and her path to finding purpose in helping others. In This Episode, We Discus…
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Today I wanted to have a quick conversation about why alone time is important in our grieving journey, and in our healing journey. We're going to talk about seven reasons I feel this way, both as a Grief and Transformational Life Coach and a fellow griever. I know we can sometimes want to be surrounded by people as we're grieving, and I always enco…
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Send us a Text Message. When the waves of parental grief and loss crash upon us, navigating their unpredictable swells can be a journey as unique as our fingerprints. Therapist Jennifer Byrnes, LPC, PMH-C, EMDR certified therapist, joins me to explore these deeply personal experiences, shining a light on the many forms grief can take — from the pai…
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I am incredibly honored to share today's guest with you guys. I’ve been a fan of hers for a LONG time now, y’all! I connected with her through Instagram, back when I first started following her early in the days of Losses Become Gains. I absolutely fell in love with her content and her beautiful writing, and now I have the privilege of sharing her …
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As if grief isn't difficult enough, insensitive, ignorant, and unnecessary comments are, sadly, a common occurrence for so many of us. These kinds of remarks will likely come our way at some point as we're grieving. Things like… You should be doing [fill in the blank]. You need to let it go. People speaking on behalf of our loved one who has died, …
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Send us a Text Message. When Steph Sellen, a mother of six with her seventh bundle of joy on the way, sat down with me, she didn't hold back. Her first childbirth, marred by a traumatic induction, was a stark contrast to the empowered births that followed. As a real estate dynamo and podcast host, Steph's life is as multifaceted as it gets. Our con…
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Welcome to Episode 46 of the "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss" podcast. In this heartfelt episode, we explore the challenging yet transformative journey of moving beyond infertility. Join us as we discuss the emotional and mental shifts that come with embracing a life unexpected, featuring insights from those who've walked this path. Episod…
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It’s time for part two of busting common grief myths with Licensed Therapist and Grief Coach, Shea Wingate! In case you missed it, Shea created this awesome Grief Myths Mini Series (details are linked below!), so we thought this would be an awesome opportunity to come together and dispel some of these. Don't forget to listen to part one of this ser…
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I can’t believe we’ve reached 50 EPISODES of the Life With Grief Podcast, my friends! To commemorate this in a big way, I’m sharing a personal story that is close to my heart—the (very traumatic) birth story of our daughter, Audrey, in January 2024. I have to be honest, I was really going back and forth on sharing this. There was definitely a time …
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever found yourself laughing through tears, or smiling despite a wave of sadness? It's a complex emotional dance that Megan MacCutcheon, LPC, and I explore in our latest episode. Megan, a specialist in perinatal mental health, joins us to discuss the profound ability to experience multiple emotions at once and how a…
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In this profoundly touching episode of "What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss," our compassionate host, Sharna, welcomes Erika, who courageously shares her heart-rending yet ultimately hopeful journey through infertility, IVF treatments, and pregnancy loss. For the first time, Erika recounts her path to motherhood, highlighting the critical role …
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I’m so excited to introduce this “coaching series”! If you haven’t heard, you can now leave me a voice note at speakpipe.com/lifewithgrief. The purpose is to have a safe space where you can share what's on your heart and mind, ask a question for me to answer here on the podcast, or send a message of hope to fellow grievers. I'm so excited to make t…
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Grieving and coping with a loss while still having to work do NOT mix, amirite? This can be so, so difficult, so we’re getting into it and talking about it today. Having to continue showing up at our job as we’re going through a loss is by far one of the most physically and emotionally taxing things that someone grieving has to go through. We might…
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Send us a Text Message. As I sat down with Jennifer Schlueter, a certified hypnotherapist who lives and breathes the power of spiritual hypnosis, we unraveled a transformative approach to pregnancy and childbirth. Jennifer offers a sanctuary for expectant mothers to not only prepare their bodies for the journey ahead but to also heal from past trau…
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Ep PART TWO. If you haven't already, tune into Part One HERE Join us for a powerful episode where host Sharna Southan sits down with Kate Carson. Transitioning from a career in science to a love, sex, and relationship coach, Kate's journey is a testament to resilience and transformation following the heart-wrenching loss of her daughter at 35 weeks…
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I wanted to hold a special space on the podcast for a loss that’s very important to recognize: the loss of a job. Losing a job is HARD! And let’s be real, whether it’s one you genuinely enjoy or one you’re sort of “meh” about, the shock, discomfort, anxiety, and worry this can cause is undeniable. The most stress-inducing aspect of losing a job for…
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Let’s bust some common grief myths today, my friend! We’re chatting with Shay Wingate. She’s a Licensed Therapist and Grief Coach, and a fellow griever just like me (and probably you!). She has actually graced the podcast in the past, and I’m super excited to have her back for this little series that we're doing on grief myths we constantly hear ab…
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Send us a Text Message. When life handed me the label "elderly primigravida," I didn't just recoil at the term—I redefined it. Embark on a profoundly candid chronicle where I lay bare the trials and triumphs of my journey into motherhood later in life. Coupling professional expertise as a labor and delivery nurse with my visceral personal experienc…
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Ep 43. In this profound episode of join us as we explore Kate Carson's heartfelt journey from the depths of grief to becoming a beacon of hope for others. Once a scientist and engineer, Kate's personal tragedy led her to redefine her life's mission, becoming a certified love, sex, and relationship coach dedicated to supporting grieving parents and …
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Do you ever feel like you're moving backward in your grief? Worry not, my friend. You're not, and we're going to chat about why in this episode! I’ve had countless people come to me with feeling like they’re moving backward in their grief journey, and this is a legitimate concern! Why? 1) It’s stressful! We worry that there’s something wrong with u…
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Send us a Text Message. Embark on a transformative journey through the landscape of childbirth with our esteemed guest, Gina Mundy, a childbirth attorney and author, whose insights promise to arm future parents with the tools for a safer and more empowered birthing experience. Imagine entering one of life's most significant events, not with fear, b…
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There are a lot of misconceptions about how we feel and process our emotions, but this is a massive key to coping with our grief and unlocking this full, intentional life we want to live that I’m always going on about! I wanted this quick conversation to be about why we grieve the way we do. Why it’s so emotional, why we can feel stuck, why it can …
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Send us a Text Message. When Dr. Michelle Gerbi recounts her transformative birth experiences, it's as if every emotion - from vulnerability to victory - paints a vivid picture for our listeners. Join us as she bridges her journey from unexpected hospital transfers to the very personal decision to fire a bullying doctor, unfolding the resilience an…
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On today’s episode, I am sharing part 2 of Sabrina’s episode. We talk more about the emotional complexities of pregnancy loss, challenging myths and misconceptions of TFMR. We share how the decisions that are made around these losses are made with deep love and responsibility and not taken lightly. This conversations highlights the psychological im…
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Having to make decisions when a loved one’s health is declining, or even after they've died, is not only difficult but is something we can question over and over again. We can question whether our decisions about things are the right ones through the fog of our grief, and not even want the weight of that responsibility, right? So, if we’re faced wi…
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Send us a Text Message. When Bianca Sprague, the trailblazing founder of Bebo MIA, shifted her career aspirations from OB-GYN to becoming a doula, the landscape of birth and parenthood began to change. In our heartfelt discussion, Bianca shares the pivotal moments that steered her towards doula work, including her mother's home birth and her own ch…
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On today’s episode, I am speaking with Sabrina Fletcher, a Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) doula. She opens up about the loss of her second baby through a medically necessary termination. Sabrina shares about the isolation that she felt and the absence of support during her time of loss, which inspired her to build a community for others exp…
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I’m thrilled to share the stage today with Filmmaker, Actor, Singer, and Certified Grief Educator, Grant Garry. Grant is the director of the documentary "Meet Me Where I Am”, which explores the topic of grief through individual stories of loss, love, and hope. It also focuses on how to "be there" for grievers, and what to do/say and what not to do/…
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Send us a Text Message. When Kiona Nessenbaum, a dedicated doula and birth worker, shares her story, you can't help but feel the room change. As she recounts her own unexpected journey into motherhood at a young age and her evolution into a professional guiding others through the birthing process, it's a reminder of the resilience and transformativ…
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Welcome back to another episode of the What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss podcast. On today’s episode, I have Helen Baker on to dive into the role of energy healing in supporting women through the emotional and physical challenges of infertility and pregnancy loss. Helen is the founder of Immersion Healing, and she is bringing her expertise in…
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