In this episode, I’m sharing something really close to my heart: how my dog, Odin, helped me survive one of the hardest seasons of my life. After the stillbirth of my son, I felt completely lost. But Odin gave me a reason to get up, to get outside, and to stick to some kind of routine when everything felt like it had fallen apart.

Then, during my rainbow pregnancy, he was there for me again through all the anxiety and fear. Walking him became a way to breathe, to calm my mind, and to feel a little more grounded. Getting him used to the baby stuff was actually one of the first hopeful steps I took toward preparing again for a baby.

Now, postpartum, Odin is still such a steady comfort. He’s more than just our dog, he’s family. If you’ve ever leaned on a pet through grief or pregnancy after loss, I think you’ll really connect with this one.

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*This podcast is intended as a heartfelt discussion around topics related to pregnancy and parenting after loss. If you have any questions or concerns relating to your physical health and mental health, please contact your healthcare provider.

This episode is to check in with you post-Mother's Day. How are you holding up? Did you experience a grief hangover? You're not alone if you found the lead up to Mother's Day harder or just as challenging as Mother's Day itself. In this episode, I talk about:

-the challenges of Mother's Day after experiencing loss

-moments that feel like salt in a wound after loss

-using Chat GPT to create custom illustrations or poems that capture your motherhood journey

I also mentioned the short film, titled Shower which captures the moment a mom who recently lost her son in the second trimester prepares to go to her best friend's baby shower. It shows the challenges that come after pregnancy loss and how couples grieve differently.

Apply today to share your story on the pod. Whether you are trying to conceive after loss, pregnant after loss, or now parenting after loss; your story can help other moms feel less alone in all of this.
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Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that you can follow along throughout your pregnancy journey.

Instagram: @thestillhopefulpodcast
Website: https://stillhopeful.buzzsprout.com/

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*This podcast is intended as a heartfelt discussion around topics related to pregnancy and parenting after loss. If you have any questions or concerns relating to your physical health and mental health, please contact your healthcare provider.

Mother’s Day can stir up a lot — love, grief, hope, and everything in between. In this episode, we’re holding space for anyone on a unique path to motherhood — whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant again, or parenting after loss. It’s a gentle, honest conversation about what this day can feel like when your journey doesn’t look like everyone else’s. I'm giving you a big hug, Mama.

Also, I have a co-host this week. His name is Odin and he's my german shepherd! He was sitting under Christopher's art piece while I recorded this so you hear some of his little sounds (aka whines). He's totally fine, it's a german shepherd thing :D

Apply today to share your story on the pod. Whether you are trying to conceive after loss, pregnant after loss, or now parenting after loss; your story can help other moms feel less alone in all of this.
bit.ly/thestillhopefulpodcastguest

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so that you can follow along throughout your pregnancy journey.

Instagram: @thestillhopefulpodcast
Website: https://stillhopeful.buzzsprout.com/

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*This podcast is intended as a heartfelt discussion around topics related to pregnancy and parenting after loss. If you have any questions or concerns relating to your physical health and mental health, please contact your healthcare provider.