16: Motherhood after Miscarriage: Navigating Grief and Choosing Joy with Registered Dietitian Brittany Jones MS RD LD
Release Date: 05/21/2025
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16: Motherhood after Miscarriage: Navigating Grief and Choosing Joy with Registered Dietitian Brittany Jones MS RD LD
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how do you move forward when motherhood begins with loss? (quick note: this episode includes honest conversation around miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss. if that feels too heavy today, honor what you need. the episode will be here when you're ready) this week’s conversation on motherhood, differently is with —registered dietitian, business owner, and mother of one child on eart and four in heaven—to talk about what motherhood looks like when it's shaped by grief, loss, and ultimately, the choice to live fully in the now. Brittany shares her experience with recurrent pregnancy...
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14: IVF, Infertility, and Black Womanhood with my cousin Porsha Glover
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(quick note: this episode includes honest conversation around miscarriage and recurrent pregnancy loss. if that feels too heavy today, honor what you need. the episode will be here when you're ready)
this week’s conversation on motherhood, differently is with Brittany Jones—registered dietitian, business owner, and mother of one child on eart and four in heaven—to talk about what motherhood looks like when it's shaped by grief, loss, and ultimately, the choice to live fully in the now.
Brittany shares her experience with recurrent pregnancy loss, including the physical toll, the emotional isolation, and the deep healing work that followed. she opens up about how grief reshaped her relationship with control, why she and her husband made the decision to stop trying to conceive, and how she’s embracing life as a mother of one here on earth and four in spirit.
we also explore:
- shame around your postpartum body after pregnancy loss
- how Brittany learned to accept a body that’s been through so much
- why genetic testing helped release her self-blame
- how she’s finding peace, presence, and joy as a family of three (plus their gorgeous cat, Callie)
whether you've experienced miscarriage yourself, love someone who has, or simply want to understand the deeper realities of motherhood after loss, this episode offers compassion, clarity, and community.
Resources & Links:
- read the full blog post: alifedifferently.com/podcast/motherhood-miscarriage-brittany-jones
- connect with brittany on instagram: @brittanyjonesRD
- learn more about brittany jones nutrition group: brittanyjonesrd.com
- follow us on instagram: @alifedifferently
- curious about angel numbers? download my free angel numbers guide to start understanding the signs showing up when you need them most
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Credits:
Music by Mykola Sosin from Pixabay
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