For the full episode show notes CLICK HERE!If you like this podcast, and found it helpful, I want to invite you to come check out Grieving Moms Haven. My monthly community for Grieving moms. Where you can learn positive coping mechanisms, find a safe space with others who understand, and learn life-long skills that support you as you learn how to carry this weight of grief in your life.There are group coaching calls where we do guided meditations, tapping meditations, breathwork, and just talk, knowing that everyone in the group is also walking the path of child lossYou can come, check out Grieving Moms Haven at www.grievingmomshaven.com

For the full episode show notes <a href="https://www.meganhillukka.com/podcast/252" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a>If you like this podcast, and found it helpful, I want to invite you to come check out Grieving Moms Haven. My monthly community for Grieving moms. Where you can learn positive coping mechanisms, find a safe space with others who understand, and learn life-long skills that support you as you learn how to carry this weight of grief in your life.There are group coaching calls where we do guided meditations, tapping meditations, breathwork, and just talk, knowing that everyone in the group is also walking the path of child loss You can come, check out Grieving Moms Haven at <a href="https://www.grievingmomshaven.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.grievingmomshaven.com</a>

252: Work and Grief With Margo Fowkes

If you like this podcast, and found it helpful, I want to invite you come check out Grieving Moms Haven, my monthly community for Grieving moms, where you can learn positive coping mechanisms, find a safe space with others who understand, and learn life long skills that support you as you learn how to carry this weight of grief in your life.There are group coaching calls where we do guided meditations, tapping meditations, breathwork, and just talk, knowing that everyone in the group is also walking the path of child lossYou can come check out Grieving Moms Haven at www.grievingmomshaven.comClick here for more resources and helpful tools!

If you like this podcast, and found it helpful, I want to invite you come check out Grieving Moms Haven, my monthly community for Grieving moms, where you can learn positive coping mechanisms, find a safe space with others who understand, and learn life long skills that support you as you learn how to carry this weight of grief in your life.There are group coaching calls where we do guided meditations, tapping meditations, breathwork, and just talk, knowing that everyone in the group is also walking the path of child lossYou can come check out Grieving Moms Haven at <a href="https://www.grievingmomshaven.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.grievingmomshaven.com</a> <a href="https://www.meganhillukka.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for more resources and helpful tools!</a>

251: Meet Stephanie, Anthony, and Erica

For the full episode show notes <a href="https://www.meganhillukka.com/podcast/250" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a>If you like this podcast, and found it helpful, I want to invite you to come check out Grieving Moms Haven. My monthly community for Grieving moms. Where you can learn positive coping mechanisms, find a safe space with others who understand, and learn life-long skills that support you as you learn how to carry this weight of grief in your life.There are group coaching calls where we do guided meditations, tapping meditations, breathwork, and just talk, knowing that everyone in the group is also walking the path of child loss You can come, check out Grieving Moms Haven at <a href="https://www.grievingmomshaven.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.grievingmomshaven.com</a>

250: Why Family and Friends Shouldn't Replace a Coach or Therapist

Jay Good

If you like this podcast, and found it helpful, I want to invite you to come check out Grieving Moms Haven, my monthly community for Grieving moms, where you can learn positive coping mechanisms, find a safe space with others who understand, and learn life long skills that support you as you learn how to carry this weight of grief in your life.There are group coaching calls where we do guided meditations, tapping meditations, breathwork, and just talk, knowing that everyone in the group is also walking the path of child lossYou can come to check out Grieving Moms Haven at www.grievingmomshaven.comClick here for more resources and helpful tools!

If you like this podcast, and found it helpful, I want to invite you to come check out Grieving Moms Haven, my monthly community for Grieving moms, where you can learn positive coping mechanisms, find a safe space with others who understand, and learn life long skills that support you as you learn how to carry this weight of grief in your life.There are group coaching calls where we do guided meditations, tapping meditations, breathwork, and just talk, knowing that everyone in the group is also walking the path of child lossYou can come to check out Grieving Moms Haven at <a href="https://www.grievingmomshaven.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.grievingmomshaven.com</a> <a href="https://www.meganhillukka.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for more resources and helpful tools!</a>

249: Meet Jay Good

For the full episode show notes <a href="https://www.meganhillukka.com/podcast/248" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a>If you like this podcast, and found it helpful, I want to invite you to come check out Grieving Moms Haven. My monthly community for Grieving moms. Where you can learn positive coping mechanisms, find a safe space with others who understand, and learn life-long skills that support you as you learn how to carry this weight of grief in your life.There are group coaching calls where we do guided meditations, tapping meditations, breathwork, and just talk, knowing that everyone in the group is also walking the path of child loss You can come, check out Grieving Moms Haven at <a href="https://www.grievingmomshaven.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.grievingmomshaven.com</a>

248: Bereaved Parents Conference

247: Meet Daniel Judson

For the full episode show notes CLICK HERE!If you like this podcast, and found it helpful, I want to invite you come check out Grieving Moms Haven, my monthly community for Grieving moms, where you can learn positive coping mechanisms, find a safe space with others who understand, and learn life long skills that support you as you learn how to carry this weight of grief in your life.There are group coaching calls where we do guided meditations, tapping meditations, breathwork, and just talk, knowing that everyone in the group is also walking the path of child lossYou can come check out Grieving Moms Haven at www.grievingmomshaven.com

For the full episode show notes <a href="https://www.meganhillukka.com/podcast/246" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a>If you like this podcast, and found it helpful, I want to invite you come check out Grieving Moms Haven, my monthly community for Grieving moms, where you can learn positive coping mechanisms, find a safe space with others who understand, and learn life long skills that support you as you learn how to carry this weight of grief in your life.There are group coaching calls where we do guided meditations, tapping meditations, breathwork, and just talk, knowing that everyone in the group is also walking the path of child loss You can come check out Grieving Moms Haven at <a href="https://www.grievingmomshaven.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.grievingmomshaven.com</a>

246: Must Be Nice

Thomas John

John Coates

245: Meet Thomas John Coates Jr.

For the full episode show notes <a href="https://www.meganhillukka.com/podcast/244" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a>If you like this podcast, and found it helpful, I want to invite you come check out Grieving Moms Haven, my monthly community for Grieving moms, where you can learn positive coping mechanisms, find a safe space with others who understand, and learn life long skills that support you as you learn how to carry this weight of grief in your life.There are group coaching calls where we do guided meditations, tapping meditations, breathwork, and just talk, knowing that everyone in the group is also walking the path of child loss You can come check out Grieving Moms Haven at <a href="https://www.grievingmomshaven.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.grievingmomshaven.com</a>

244: Sleep Again Program Sneak Peek

243: Meet Miles

Hi I’m Megan Hillukka. A Grieving mother, turned grief coach, I now support, guide, and offer tools to navigate the unthinkable of child loss to other moms who also know this pain. I help you go from feeling empty, lost, and broken, to learning to carry your grief and live alongside it. If there’s one thing I want you to see, it’s hope. Hope that there’s life after loss, hope that there’s so much more for you, and encouragement that you are normal. All of this is possible, along with never forgetting or moving on from your baby or child. I’m holding onto hope for you, until you are ready to hold it yourself. Welcome to Grieving Moms Podcast!

As a mama whose baby died, this life can often feel lonely and sad. Megan provides conversations in this podcast that I can connect and relate to and also gives me ideas of how to continue forward on this journey.

Grateful

Grieving Moms Podcast

Justin Sunseri

Episode 23 Show NotesHey, today I'm super excited because I got to chat all about trauma, therapy, and how we are stuck and not broken with Justin Sincero. Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who calls himself a trauma nerd. It was such a fun conversation, and I hope this can help you seek the help you might need and gives you hope that trauma is not the end of your story. As Justin says, there is so much more information on the internet, and so much help other than just therapy. Therapy is amazing and super helpful, but it's not the only path. Let's listen in to this amazing conversation with Justin. -Who is Justin, and how did you come to be a Family Therapist?-Many people want to go to therapy, or they think they could benefit from therapy, but they are overwhelmed with trying to find a therapist. How can someone take steps to find a therapist, when they are exhausted and don’t have much energy to spend trying to find someone?-Bad Therapist Experiences-Trauma Nerd and Polyvagal Theory in a nutshell-You call yourself a trauma nerd, which I love because it’s super fascinating to me as well. -#Stucknotbroken-Is there hope for someone who has experienced trauma? (I ask this because so many people believe they are broken and that they have stuck in the trauma the rest of their lives)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinlmft/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustinLMFT/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/polyvagal-podcast/id1452037362Website: https://www.justinlmft.com/Recommended Book: The Pocket Guide to The Polyvagal Theory

Episode 23 Show Notes Hey, today I'm super excited because I got to chat all about trauma, therapy, and how we are stuck and not broken with Justin Sincero. Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who calls himself a trauma nerd. It was such a fun conversation, and I hope this can help you seek the help you might need and gives you hope that trauma is not the end of your story. As Justin says, there is so much more information on the internet, and so much help other than just therapy. Therapy is amazing and super helpful, but it's not the only path. Let's listen in to this amazing conversation with Justin. -Who is Justin, and how did you come to be a Family Therapist?-Many people want to go to therapy, or they think they could benefit from therapy, but they are overwhelmed with trying to find a therapist. How can someone take steps to find a therapist, when they are exhausted and don’t have much energy to spend trying to find someone?-Bad Therapist Experiences-Trauma Nerd and Polyvagal Theory in a nutshell -You call yourself a trauma nerd, which I love because it’s super fascinating to me as well. -#Stucknotbroken-Is there hope for someone who has experienced trauma? (I ask this because so many people believe they are broken and that they have stuck in the trauma the rest of their lives) Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justinlmft/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/justinlmft/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JustinLMFT/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JustinLMFT/</a> Podcast: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/polyvagal-podcast/id1452037362" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/polyvagal-podcast/id1452037362</a> Website: <a href="https://www.justinlmft.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.justinlmft.com/</a> Recommended Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/37uIKdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pocket Guide to The Polyvagal Theory</a>

23 Therapy, Trauma, and Hope with Justin Sunseri

Episode 13 Show Notes-How Monique came to know grief?-How she began to learn about grief and trauma stored in the body-How grief yoga different than regular yoga-How do you begin to let go of the trauma or grief that is in your body?-What is difference between trauma and grief?-What are ways someone could allow grief to move through their body, and support their grief by themselves in their home? Do you have a specific exercise they could do?To Follow Monique's journey or to buy her book The Grief Practice go to follow her below!Instagram: www.instagram.com/TheGriefPracticeFacebook: www.facebook.com/TheGriefPracticeWebsite: www.TheGriefPractice.comOther books: A-Z Healing Toolbox

Episode 13 Show Notes -How Monique came to know grief?-How she began to learn about grief and trauma stored in the body-How grief yoga different than regular yoga-How do you begin to let go of the trauma or grief that is in your body?-What is difference between trauma and grief?-What are ways someone could allow grief to move through their body, and support their grief by themselves in their home? Do you have a specific exercise they could do? To Follow Monique's journey or to buy her book The Grief Practice go to follow her below! Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/TheGriefPractice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/TheGriefPractice</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheGriefPractice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/TheGriefPractice</a>Website: <a href="http://www.TheGriefPractice.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheGriefPractice.com</a>Other books: A-Z Healing Toolbox

13: When Your Body Knows Grief with Monique

Today's guest is mother who is parenting her child who is not with her. Amanda shares about her daughter Juniper on her Instagram, and in pregnancy began sharing about pregnancy after loss. We recorded this episode just a couple days before Amanda's second daughter Coral was born. Now Amanda shares what parenting after loss has been like for her. Lets welcome Amanda as she shares real truths about life after your child dies.You can follow Amanda on Instagram @orangeafmamaIt's OK not to be OK- Megan DeVineDownload a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers herewww.bit.ly/griefandlossjournalCultivated Family on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/Living with Grief Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/

Today's guest is mother who is parenting her child who is not with her. Amanda shares about her daughter Juniper on her Instagram, and in pregnancy began sharing about pregnancy after loss. We recorded this episode just a couple days before Amanda's second daughter Coral was born. Now Amanda shares what parenting after loss has been like for her. Lets welcome Amanda as she shares real truths about life after your child dies. You can follow Amanda on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/orangeafmama" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> @orangeafmama It's OK not to be OK- Megan DeVine Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers here<a href="http://www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal</a> Cultivated Family on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/</a> Living with Grief Facebook Community:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/</a>

11: Second First Time Mom with Amanda

Episode 17 Show NotesI want to thank Nicole for sharing her story today, there are so many layers and parts to it, that I felt like we hardly got into it. We could have kept talking for hours it felt like. We didn’t really even get into grief and what it’s like after losing a child, but Nicole’s story is so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time, that those things can wait for another time. -Nicole's Story-How has this experience in your life, triplets, bed rest, NICU stays, and the death of your daughter changed you?-What is one thing you could offer to someone who is struggling and feels really alone in their pain?Website:  Www.Nicolerileyblogs.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/nicolerileyblogsInstagram: www.instagram.com/my.triplets.journey www.instagram.com/marchofdimesceowww.instagram.com/blackmamasmatterwww.instagram.com/4kira4moms 

Episode 17 Show Notes I want to thank Nicole for sharing her story today, there are so many layers and parts to it, that I felt like we hardly got into it. We could have kept talking for hours it felt like. We didn’t really even get into grief and what it’s like after losing a child, but Nicole’s story is so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time, that those things can wait for another time. -Nicole's Story -How has this experience in your life, triplets, bed rest, NICU stays, and the death of your daughter changed you? -What is one thing you could offer to someone who is struggling and feels really alone in their pain? Website:  <a href="http://www.nicolerileyblogs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Www.Nicolerileyblogs.com</a> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nicolerileyblogs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/nicolerileyblogs</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/my.triplets.journey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/my.triplets.journey</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/marchofdimesceo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/marchofdimesceo</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/blackmamasmatter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/blackmamasmatter</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/4kira4moms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/4kira4moms</a>

19 Triplets, Bedrest, NICU, and Baby loss with Nicole

Episode 22 Show NotesGrief is not a disease. It is not an illness that needs to be done with and moved through quickly.So what do you do, when grief is overshadowing our lives, and it feels like joy is not possible for us again?-You need to make the decision.-You might have to do things that don’t feel very good. Things that scare you. Things that hurt-Self-care-Self-awareness-Asking for help even though it’s hard-Story of compassion vs. EmpathyIf you like The Cultivated Family Podcast, can you share it with someone who benefits from it as well?Also, if you want to take a moment to review The Cultivated Family Podcast we would be so grateful!You can join me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamilyI also have a free Facebook group for grieving mothers at www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily

Episode 22 Show Notes Grief is not a disease. It is not an illness that needs to be done with and moved through quickly.So what do you do, when grief is overshadowing our lives, and it feels like joy is not possible for us again?-You need to make the decision. -You might have to do things that don’t feel very good. Things that scare you. Things that hurt -Self-care -Self-awareness -Asking for help even though it’s hard -Story of compassion vs. Empathy If you like The Cultivated Family Podcast, can you share it with someone who benefits from it as well?Also, if you want to take a moment to review The Cultivated Family Podcast we would be so grateful!You can join me on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily</a>I also have a free Facebook group for grieving mothers at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily</a>

22 In the Absence of Joy

Episode 20 Show NotesWhat in the world does our engagement story have to do with Aria, and grief? Well, it actually has a lot to do with it. It’s funny how we can look back and things are so perfectly connected, even though they are connected in ways we don’t wish they would be.Our story certainly is a unique one, and a very special one to us. You will have to listen in to find out why!-Justin’s sister Annette-Our Engagement-Who Aria was named after-So many connections, it seemed too perfectIf you like The Cultivated Family Podcast, can you share it with someone who benefit from it as well?Also, if you want to take a moment to review The Cultivated Family Podcast we would be so grateful!You can join me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamilyI also have a free Facebook group for grieving mothers at www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily

Episode 20 Show NotesWhat in the world does our engagement story have to do with Aria, and grief? Well, it actually has a lot to do with it. It’s funny how we can look back and things are so perfectly connected, even though they are connected in ways we don’t wish they would be.Our story certainly is a unique one, and a very special one to us. You will have to listen in to find out why!-Justin’s sister Annette-Our Engagement-Who Aria was named after-So many connections, it seemed too perfect If you like The Cultivated Family Podcast, can you share it with someone who benefit from it as well?Also, if you want to take a moment to review The Cultivated Family Podcast we would be so grateful! You can join me on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily</a>I also have a free Facebook group for grieving mothers at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily</a>

20: You Got Engaged at the Cemetery?!?!

Episode 15 Show NotesToday’s guest is with Krista St. Germain a grief coach, who works specifically with widows as she is a widow herself, but this conversation seriously fires me up. I love everything Krista shares, and I love the work that she’s doing.-Krista's Story-What is post-traumatic growth?-What is Brooke Castillo's model? And how do we apply it to grief?-What is the difference between pain and suffering?Instagram: lifecoachkristaFacebook: Coaching with KristaWebsite: www.coachingwithkrista.com

Episode 15 Show Notes Today’s guest is with Krista St. Germain a grief coach, who works specifically with widows as she is a widow herself, but this conversation seriously fires me up. I love everything Krista shares, and I love the work that she’s doing. -Krista's Story -What is post-traumatic growth? -What is Brooke Castillo's model? And how do we apply it to grief? -What is the difference between pain and suffering? Instagram: lifecoachkristaFacebook: Coaching with KristaWebsite: <a href="http://www.coachingwithkrista.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.coachingwithkrista.com</a>

15: Post-Traumatic Growth in Grief

Episode 26 Show NotesSign up for the FREE mini-course "Who Am I?"www.meganhillukka.com/whoami-What 3 emotions do I feel?-Story of in Florida -Future?-What if your story isn’t over?-Who do you want to be?-How can you mesh grief in your life?-How can you honor your child and remember them, while still fully living this life you have been given?If you like The Cultivated Family Podcast, can you share it with someone who benefits from it as well?Also, if you want to take a moment to review The Cultivated Family Podcast we would be so grateful!You can join me on Instagram I also have a free Facebook group for grieving mothers

Episode 26 Show Notes Sign up for the FREE mini-course "Who Am I?" <a href="http://www.meganhillukka.com/whoami" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.meganhillukka.com/whoami</a> -What 3 emotions do I feel?-Story of in Florida -Future?-What if your story isn’t over?-Who do you want to be?-How can you mesh grief in your life?-How can you honor your child and remember them, while still fully living this life you have been given?If you like The Cultivated Family Podcast, can you share it with someone who benefits from it as well?Also, if you want to take a moment to review The Cultivated Family Podcast we would be so grateful!You can join me on<a href="http://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram </a>I also have a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free Facebook group</a> for grieving mothers

26: The Past, Present, and Future You

Episode 28 Show Notes-Who is Shelby, and how did you come to know grief?-Your story of the first time giving yourself permission to grieve is powerful. Can you share that story?-How does one go about giving themselves permission to grieve?-I want to read a passage from your book about feeling your feelings(if that is okay?)-There is so much fear in feeling our feelings. I talk often about allowing our feelings in and how they soften when we let them in and allow ourselves to move with our emotions in whatever way feels right for us.-Does working with grief daily ever get heavy?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyforsythia/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelbyforsythia/Website: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/Recommended Reading: Option BThere Is No Good Card For ThisPermission to Grieve 

Episode 28 Show Notes -Who is Shelby, and how did you come to know grief?-Your story of the first time giving yourself permission to grieve is powerful. Can you share that story?-How does one go about giving themselves permission to grieve?-I want to read a passage from your book about feeling your feelings(if that is okay?)-There is so much fear in feeling our feelings. I talk often about allowing our feelings in and how they soften when we let them in and allow ourselves to move with our emotions in whatever way feels right for us.-Does working with grief daily ever get heavy? Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shelbyforsythia/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/shelbyforsythia/?hl=en</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shelbyforsythia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/shelbyforsythia/</a> Website: <a href="http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/</a> Recommended Reading: <ul><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2tJfYaB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Option B</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/37i6th3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">There Is No Good Card For This</a></li><li><a href="https://amzn.to/2TMbyKJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Permission to Grieve </a></li></ul>

28 Permission to Grieve

Episode 12 Show Notes-Lessons I've learned from losing my daughter Aria-How I have come from feeling emotionally fragile and shattered, to stronger emotionally.-How jumping so fast to medication, drinking, numbing in other ways, prevents us from experiencing and moving through grief into a full and beautiful life.Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers herewww.bit.ly/griefandlossjournalCultivated Family on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/Living with Grief Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/

Episode 12 Show Notes -Lessons I've learned from losing my daughter Aria -How I have come from feeling emotionally fragile and shattered, to stronger emotionally. -How jumping so fast to medication, drinking, numbing in other ways, prevents us from experiencing and moving through grief into a full and beautiful life. Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers here<a href="http://www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal</a> Cultivated Family on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/</a> Living with Grief Facebook Community:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/</a>

From Broken to Changed

Episode 25 Show Notes-How does someone know they are experiencing menopause?-What are the general age ranges?-What are the emotions one might go through because menopause signifies another chapter of your life closing, and aging?-How do you navigate these emotions, and embracing this?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracijoseph.coaching/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracijosephcoaching/Website: https://tracijoseph.com/Recommended Reading: The Hormone Cure

Episode 25 Show Notes -How does someone know they are experiencing menopause?-What are the general age ranges?-What are the emotions one might go through because menopause signifies another chapter of your life closing, and aging?-How do you navigate these emotions, and embracing this? Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tracijoseph.coaching/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/tracijoseph.coaching/?hl=en</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tracijosephcoaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/tracijosephcoaching/</a> Website: <a href="https://tracijoseph.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://tracijoseph.com/</a> Recommended Reading: <a href="https://amzn.to/2sLyvCP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hormone Cure</a>

25 Grieving Changes in Life with Traci

Episode 14 Show NotesIn this episode we are diving into thoughts, and how starting to notice our thoughts can change our lives. It literally changed my life.-Examples of how noticing my thoughts have changed my life-How this is not meant to make you happy 100% of the time-How grief and suffering are different-Our thoughts have a big impact on what we do in our livesDownload a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers herewww.bit.ly/griefandlossjournalCultivated Family on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/Living with Grief Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/

Episode 14 Show Notes In this episode we are diving into thoughts, and how starting to notice our thoughts can change our lives. It literally changed my life. -Examples of how noticing my thoughts have changed my life -How this is not meant to make you happy 100% of the time -How grief and suffering are different -Our thoughts have a big impact on what we do in our lives Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers here<a href="http://www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal</a> Cultivated Family on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/</a> Living with Grief Facebook Community:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/</a>

14: What Are You Thinking?

Episode 18 Show NotesI want to talk about surviving the holidays I remember my first year after Aria died. I looked around and everyone was so excited for the Christmas season. There is such a feeling of joy, excitement and happiness. When you are grieving, it seems like all that excitement is too much to handle. And I longed for my old self who could laugh and not have a care during the holiday season.-I want to share my first experience with Thanksgiving the first year after Aria died.-The best way I can think of is to keep communication lines open.-One year might be awful and you realize that this is what you need, so then next year you change it.Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers herewww.bit.ly/griefandlossjournalCultivated Family on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/Living with Grief Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/

Episode 18 Show Notes I want to talk about surviving the holidays I remember my first year after Aria died. I looked around and everyone was so excited for the Christmas season. There is such a feeling of joy, excitement and happiness. When you are grieving, it seems like all that excitement is too much to handle. And I longed for my old self who could laugh and not have a care during the holiday season. -I want to share my first experience with Thanksgiving the first year after Aria died. -The best way I can think of is to keep communication lines open. -One year might be awful and you realize that this is what you need, so then next year you change it. Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers here <a href="http://www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal</a> Cultivated Family on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/</a> Living with Grief Facebook Community: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/</a>

18: Surviving the Holidays

Calm

Episode 21 Show Notes-Who is Nicky, and how did you come to be a sleep coach?-How do you calm your mind so you can go to sleep?-Sleep is safety, and Satisfaction-Sleep Hygiene.-How does one who doesn’t feel safe, and has extreme anxiety and sadness because of grief support their mind to go to sleep?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicky.blakeman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nickyblakeman.sleepcoaching/Recommended Book: The Sleep Book by Dr. Guy Meadows

Episode 21 Show Notes -Who is Nicky, and how did you come to be a sleep coach? -How do you calm your mind so you can go to sleep? -Sleep is safety, and Satisfaction -Sleep Hygiene.-How does one who doesn’t feel safe, and has extreme anxiety and sadness because of grief support their mind to go to sleep?Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicky.blakeman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nicky.blakeman/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nickyblakeman.sleepcoaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/nickyblakeman.sleepcoaching/</a> Recommended Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/35lyrXI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sleep Book by Dr. Guy Meadows</a>

21 How to Calm Your Mind To Allow Sleep In

Episode 24 Show Notes-What’s the purpose of cultivated family-Why I looked for cultivated family-Lessons of loss from Aria, that life can end or change quickly.-Leaning into the moments-Relationships are the most important things we can have in our lives.-They are the most difficult things as well, but if we are not intentional with them, it’s so easy for them to fall apart.If you like The Cultivated Family Podcast, can you share it with someone who benefits from it as well?Also, if you want to take a moment to review The Cultivated Family Podcast we would be so grateful!You can join me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamilyI also have a free Facebook group for grieving mothers at www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily

Episode 24 Show Notes -What’s the purpose of cultivated family-Why I looked for cultivated family-Lessons of loss from Aria, that life can end or change quickly.-Leaning into the moments-Relationships are the most important things we can have in our lives.-They are the most difficult things as well, but if we are not intentional with them, it’s so easy for them to fall apart.If you like The Cultivated Family Podcast, can you share it with someone who benefits from it as well?Also, if you want to take a moment to review The Cultivated Family Podcast we would be so grateful!You can join me on Instagram at <a href="http://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily</a>I also have a free Facebook group for grieving mothers at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily</a>

24 Living a Cultivated Life

Episode 17 Show NotesToday I’m chatting with Melissa  Dlugolecki, a life coach, a bereaved mother, and podcaster like she says so many other things as well. But Melissa shares the lessons she’s learned from her daughter Leyden so openly and helps other people find those lessons within themselves as well.-Melissa's Story-What is NEC?-What is one book that has encouraged you and helped you?Podcast: Grief Guts and Green SmoothiesInstagram: www.instagram.com/gutsngrief

Episode 17 Show Notes Today I’m chatting with Melissa  Dlugolecki, a life coach, a bereaved mother, and podcaster like she says so many other things as well. But Melissa shares the lessons she’s learned from her daughter Leyden so openly and helps other people find those lessons within themselves as well. -Melissa's Story -What is NEC? -What is one book that has encouraged you and helped you? Podcast: Grief Guts and Green Smoothies Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/gutsngrief" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/gutsngrief</a>

17: Shining Leydens Light With Melissa

Episode 16 Show NoteToday’s topic is surrounding grief and the common saying there is no wrong way to grieve. Everyone says that over and over. And I'd like to say that we all get to choose how we want to grieve. We all get to choose what methods and ways we use to cope, but there are definitely healthy and unhealthy ways to grieve.-Next weeks guest is a woman who is shining her daughters light in the world-Get to a place of learning how to live again-I do believe there are healthy and unhealthy ways of grieving-It’s possible to channel your grief into healthier ways of processing.Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers herewww.bit.ly/griefandlossjournalCultivated Family on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/Living with Grief Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/

Episode 16 Show Note Today’s topic is surrounding grief and the common saying there is no wrong way to grieve. Everyone says that over and over. And I'd like to say that we all get to choose how we want to grieve. We all get to choose what methods and ways we use to cope, but there are definitely healthy and unhealthy ways to grieve. -Next weeks guest is a woman who is shining her daughters light in the world -Get to a place of learning how to live again -I do believe there are healthy and unhealthy ways of grieving -It’s possible to channel your grief into healthier ways of processing. Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers here<a href="http://www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal</a> Cultivated Family on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/</a> Living with Grief Facebook Community:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/</a>

16: There is No Wrong Way to Grieve

Episode 27 Show NotesSign up for the FREE mini-course "Who Am I?"www.meganhillukka.com/whoamiGrief is hardGrief needs to be foughtGrief is evil and horribleCommon things people say or think with grief.Need to stay strong, keep busy, keep moving, don’t thinkI get it. -it feels painful-it feels foreign-it feels like if you allow yourself to feel you will go down the hole-it feels like life shouldn’t hurt so bad-Need to be strong:What does this mean? What could it mean?-Keeping busy:What’s the purpose behind it?-Don’t think:Why? Because you will get emotional?If you like The Cultivated Family Podcast, can you share it with someone who benefits from it as well?Also, if you want to take a moment to review The Cultivated Family Podcast we would be so grateful!You can join me on Instagram I also have a free Facebook group for grieving mothers

Episode 27 Show Notes Sign up for the FREE mini-course "Who Am I?" <a href="http://www.meganhillukka.com/whoami" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.meganhillukka.com/whoami</a> Grief is hardGrief needs to be foughtGrief is evil and horribleCommon things people say or think with grief.Need to stay strong, keep busy, keep moving, don’t think I get it. -it feels painful-it feels foreign-it feels like if you allow yourself to feel you will go down the hole-it feels like life shouldn’t hurt so bad-Need to be strong:What does this mean? What could it mean?-Keeping busy:What’s the purpose behind it?-Don’t think:Why? Because you will get emotional? If you like The Cultivated Family Podcast, can you share it with someone who benefits from it as well?Also, if you want to take a moment to review The Cultivated Family Podcast we would be so grateful!You can join me on<a href="http://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram </a>I also have a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/cultivatedfamily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">free Facebook group</a> for grieving mothers

27 Grief is a Gift

Episode #9: So many of us experience mental health struggles, yet we suffer alone and in silence. Julie Lee’s mission is to let others know that they are seen and heard, because compassion and connection save lives. In today’s episode, Julie shares with us her journey with her mental health, and how she’s coping and utilizing today to be able to live a functional and happy life. I’m thankful Julie is so open to sharing her story, as I know there are many of you who might be struggling with stigma and shame surrounding what you are experiencing.We talk about-Julie's story-panic attacks-shame surrounding medication-ways Julie uses medication along with other things to support her  mental health-her podcast I See You, and book Broccolipunzle: A Fracture Fairy TaleConnect with Julie Lee:www.iseeyoupodcast.comInstagram: I see you podcastFacebook: I see you podcast3 Pillars to Find Healing in GriefSign up for my free live grief workshop here!Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers herewww.bit.ly/griefandlossjournalCultivated Family on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/Living with Grief Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/

Episode #9: So many of us experience mental health struggles, yet we suffer alone and in silence. Julie Lee’s mission is to let others know that they are seen and heard, because compassion and connection save lives. In today’s episode, Julie shares with us her journey with her mental health, and how she’s coping and utilizing today to be able to live a functional and happy life. I’m thankful Julie is so open to sharing her story, as I know there are many of you who might be struggling with stigma and shame surrounding what you are experiencing. We talk about -Julie's story -panic attacks -shame surrounding medication -ways Julie uses medication along with other things to support her  mental health -her podcast <a href="https://iseeyoupodcast.com/i-see-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I See You</a>, and book <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZPand1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Broccolipunzle: A Fracture Fairy Tale</a> Connect with Julie Lee: <a href="http://www.iseeyoupodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.iseeyoupodcast.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iseeyoupodcast/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram: I see you podcast</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/iseeyoupodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook: I see you podcast</a> 3 Pillars to Find Healing in Grief <a href="https://megan-hillukka.mykajabi.com/3pillars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for my free live grief workshop here!</a> Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers here<a href="http://www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal</a> Cultivated Family on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/</a> Living with Grief Facebook Community:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/</a>

09: Building a Beautiful Life With Mental Health Struggles

Episode 10I have thought of these things over and over lately so I wanted to share some thoughts on them.-The need to "stay strong"-The fact that you matter- Grief changes you forever-The importance of communityThe doors to The Grieving Moms Haven are currently open. This is a place to take off the mask, and rest your weary heart. A place where you can be seen and see others who are walking the same path as you. As a founding member of The Grieving Mom's Haven, you get to help shape the community and what is offered in a way that you need the most. There is nothing that can take away the pain of child loss, but there are ways to find support, community, and explore our grief as a normal response to loss. Go get your spot as a founding member, because these are extremely limited and won't last long! Go to HERE to join!Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers herewww.bit.ly/griefandlossjournalCultivated Family on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/Living with Grief Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/

Episode 10 I have thought of these things over and over lately so I wanted to share some thoughts on them. -The need to "stay strong" -The fact that you matter - Grief changes you forever -The importance of community The doors to The Grieving Moms Haven are currently open. This is a place to take off the mask, and rest your weary heart. A place where you can be seen and see others who are walking the same path as you. As a founding member of The Grieving Mom's Haven, you get to help shape the community and what is offered in a way that you need the most. There is nothing that can take away the pain of child loss, but there are ways to find support, community, and explore our grief as a normal response to loss. Go get your spot as a founding member, because these are extremely limited and won't last long! <a href="https://megan-hillukka.mykajabi.com/offers/2iLeTyaV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go to HERE to join!</a> Download a Free Grief Journal for grieving Mothers here<a href="http://www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/griefandlossjournal</a> Cultivated Family on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cultivatedfamily/</a> Living with Grief Facebook Community:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/382474705895661/</a>

10: As a Grieving Mother

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