182 Coaching During Recurrent Loss with Summer
Smooth Stones-Find Yourself after Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Babyloss
Release Date: 12/13/2024
190 How to Celebrate Yourself
Smooth Stones-Find Yourself after Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Babyloss
Today, I'm excited to talk about a crucial yet often overlooked topic: celebrating yourself. Inspired by my own birthday celebration, this episode dives deep into understanding how to honor and appreciate yourself through milestones big and small, especially after experiencing baby loss, miscarriage, or stillbirth. We explore why it’s challenging for many of us to celebrate ourselves and discuss ways to shift our perspective to find joy and meaning in our journey of growth and healing. Additionally, practical ways to celebrate survival, effort, achievements, failures, and progress are...
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189 How to Check in with Yourself
Smooth Stones-Find Yourself after Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Babyloss
In episode 189 of the Smooth Stones Podcast, I share a powerful tool that I regularly use with my clients - the check-in. I'll guide you on how to perform your own daily or weekly check-ins to assess both your physical and emotional well-being. This involves scanning your body, evaluating your nervous system, and reflecting on your recent experiences. We'll explore essential questions like 'What are your wins?', 'What's working and what's not?', and 'What support do I need?' These steps help you understand your needs and make the necessary changes to aid your healing journey. It's important to...
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188 It Does Get Better
Smooth Stones-Find Yourself after Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Babyloss
Today's Episode is a fiery one where I hold nothing back. A grief hot take if you will. We explore the deeply personal journey through grief and the belief that healing is possible. I share my personal story of baby loss, including the hurdles faced during the mourning period, and offer a passionate counterview to the notion that grief remains static. By using relatable analogies and real-life examples, I emphasize the importance of holding onto hope and the idea that while grief never fully disappears, it becomes more manageable over time. This episode is a heartfelt message to anyone...
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187 Three Ways to Stop Overreacting
Smooth Stones-Find Yourself after Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Babyloss
In today's episode, I delve into three powerful strategies to help you stop overreacting, especially during times of grief. We'll explore understanding defensiveness, getting to know your grief, and recognizing that it's often not about you. These insights aim to provide practical steps to manage emotional responses, particularly for those dealing with the loss of a baby and the raw emotions that come with it. I'll also share personal analogies related to allergies and defensiveness, drawing a parallel to how our bodies sometimes overreact to harmless triggers, just like our emotions. Tune in...
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How do I give Back to Honor My Baby?
Smooth Stones-Find Yourself after Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Babyloss
In today's episode, I dive into how you can give back in honor of your baby and discuss the upcoming Embracing Mother's Day Challenge. I provide tips on how to give back and honor your baby, focusing on keeping it simple, listening to your heart, networking, and being unique. Whether you want to start a support group, organize a fundraiser, or create care packages, these tips will help you move forward and make a difference. I share personal stories and examples to inspire you to take action and bring your ideas to life. Listen in for practical advice and heartfelt encouragement on giving back...
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185 Validating Yourself
Smooth Stones-Find Yourself after Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Babyloss
In today's episode we"re going to dive deep into the topic of self-validation, offering practical tips on how to better understand and accept your emotions. From increasing your emotional vocabulary to letting yourself be human, I discuss the importance of not judging your feelings and learning to talk to yourself kindly. By becoming more confident in your grief and emotional state, you can improve your relationships and feel more connected. If you'd like personalized help navigating your emotions, please feel free to reach out and join my coaching sessions. Plus I have an exciting new program...
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How Do I Trust Myself Again? Ep. 184
Smooth Stones-Find Yourself after Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Babyloss
In this episode I reflect on my journey of rebuilding self-trust following the loss of my daughter Lauren, who would have turned 12 today. I share personal stories about the grief milestones I've encountered and how embracing these experiences has helped me grow stronger. I talk about engaging in meaningful activities, such as service projects, that have provided solace and connection throughout my grieving process. I emphasize the importance of recognizing and celebrating the small wins, loving yourself where you are, and allowing moments of hardship to build character and resilience....
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How Do I Keep Going? Ep 183
Smooth Stones-Find Yourself after Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Babyloss
In this episode, I talk about how life has been really busy, but I'm excited to be back with new content. Today, I'm sharing 10 ways to keep going despite dealing with grief, particularly related to miscarriage, stillbirth, and other forms of loss. We discuss the importance of just getting through the day, and learning continuously. We'll explore how keeping a compelling reason in mind, such as living children, can help you push forward, and the joy found in serving others and building a community. I also touch upon the unexpected benefits of unhealthy coping mechanisms and the healing power...
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182 Coaching During Recurrent Loss with Summer
Smooth Stones-Find Yourself after Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Babyloss
In this heartfelt episode, Amy sits down with her client, Summer, to discuss the profound journey they've shared through multiple miscarriages. Summer reflects on her experiences of loss, the lessons she learned from her three angel babies, and the impact of her recurrent miscarriages on her emotional and physical well-being. From navigating deep grief and depression to finding solace in coaching and the decision to seek help from a fertility clinic, Summer's story is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the importance of giving oneself grace and understanding during times of...
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181 Secondhand Pregnancy after loss
Smooth Stones-Find Yourself after Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Babyloss
Secondhand Anxiety: Navigating Others' Pregnancies After Loss In this heartfelt podcast episode, Amy delves into the complexities of caring deeply for someone who is pregnant, especially when one has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or losses themselves. Through personal anecdotes about her daughter's pregnancy and professional insights, she explores the emotions of worry, fear, and hope, offering practical advice on how to manage these feelings. Listeners are encouraged to normalize their anxiety, practice self-care, and find ways to support their loved ones without being consumed by fear....
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