The Grieving Mamas Club

In this episode, Cara and Rashida discuss the difficult topic of pet loss. While they haven't personally experienced this type of grief, they've invited listeners to share their stories. A huge expression of gratitude for our guests Courtney Haller, Emily Johnson, Chelsea Dickson Jennifer Schifano and Christy Zeller for sharing your story, your heart, and your grief with this community. Highlights...

Welcome back to The Grieving Mamas Club podcast, a space for moms navigating their grief journey while managing the challenges of motherhood. In this episode, Cara and Rashida share their self-care journeys as motherless moms. They open up about balancing grief with raising young children and finding healthy routines that work for them. Cara and Rashida discuss fantasy fiction, setting boundaries,...

*Welcome back to season THREE of the Grieving Mamas Club podcast, a space for moms navigating their grief journey while on the wild ride of motherhood.* In this episode, hosts Cara and Rashida catch up after taking a break from recording. They discuss topics like Rashida's return to graduate school, the challenges of balancing work, parenting, and her studies, and the personal transformations she...

In this cozy and heartwarming episode, Cara and Rashida reminisce about their childhood holiday traditions and how they've adapted them for their own families. They share insights into their mothers' holiday customs and the influence of these experiences on their current choices. From the joys and challenges of motherhood during the festive season to the balance of holiday cheer and stress, they c...

When it comes to dealing with grief, the journey can often feel isolating and overwhelming and part of the problem is that some people simply don't understand grief. In this episode, Cara and Rashida dive into four common grief myths and debunk them. From the common beliefs that "grief follows a predictable timeline," to more generational myths like, "grief should be kept private" they dissected a...

In this heartfelt, griefy dump of an episode, we reflect on our children's first day of kindergarten, stirring up emotions linked to our mothers' involvement in our early school days. We also explore the significance of anniversary dates and how seasonal changes can serve as powerful reminders of lost loved ones. Our mission is to destigmatize grief discussions by sharing our experiences, and offe...

On this episode, we had the opportunity to hear from Audrey White, a grief coach who has experienced immense personal loss, including the passing of her father, mother, and brother and dealing with the fallout of divorce and job losses during the global pandemic. Despite her own grief, Audrey's experience endowed her with the skills to become a grief coach, enabling her to help others navigate the...

Continuing on our catch-up of our summer breaks! If you haven't yet listened, go back and listen to Ep 9. The summer mom struggle is real, but remember, when times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club You can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast Hosted o...

Welcome back, Grieving Mamas Club listeners! After an extended summer break (we're sorry!), we're back and ready to share what's been going on in our lives. From the challenges of working from home while also being full-time moms to tackling our own anxieties when left to manage everything on our own, we've got a lot to talk about. Also, don't miss out on Cara's little secret on the best pumpkin s...

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Kristen Johnson, a remarkable guest whose story defies simple description. As a widow, a two-time cancer survivor, and a mother to two miracle children, Kristen has endured profound grief and loss. She recounts the heart-wrenching experience of losing her husband shortly after their wedding, while he was serving in active duty. And if that wasn't enough,...

Losing a parent is never easy, but the grief journey can be even more complicated when both parents pass away. The latest podcast episode features a deeply moving conversation with Cat McMillan, who shares her personal story of losing both her parents within a four-year span. When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama! And also don't forget to join our Facebook...

In this episode of the Grieving Mamas Club podcast, Cara and Rashida welcome Dr. Megan Sauer Rosenow to discuss her experience of losing her husband, Nick, at the age of 30, just months after they welcomed their first child. Megan, who was an OBGYN resident at the time, recounts how she discovered Nick had passed away in his sleep after coming home from a night shift at work. She shares her grief...

Receiving a diagnosis for your child can be one of the most difficult experiences a parent can go through. It can feel like your world has been turned upside down, leaving you feeling lost and overwhelmed. As a mom, the experience can be even more challenging, as we often carry a lot of the weight and responsibility of caring for our children. In this week's episode, we welcome our first guest of...

Motherhood is a journey that is filled with joy, challenges, ups and downs, the best of times, and the worst of times. It requires copious amounts of constant learning, growth, and adaptation to the ever-changing needs of our children. As mothers, we are often called to do it all, balancing our roles as caregivers, nurturers, and providers, all while managing jobs, households, and sports schedules...

When you’ve lost a person young, there will eventually come a time when you’ve been alive longer without them than with. There’s a time when for one fleeting moment, the grief scale rests at an equilibrium. The before and the after form two perfect halves weighing the same weight in time. We’ve come up with a term for that: Grief Equilibrium. In this episode, Rashida talks about that moment for he...

What is toxic positivity and how does it intersect with grief? Toxic positivity is the idea that one must maintain a positive mindset and avoid negative emotions at all costs. If you’ve been a listener of the show, then you know this isn’t how Cara and Rashida roll. In this episode the grief duo discuss the ways toxic positivity has shown up in their grief journeys and the effects it’s had on them...

Your fave griefy mamas are back! After a long (er than anticipated) break, Cara and Rashida are back for season two of the Grieving Mamas Club Podcast. This season will dive into a variety of topics from infertility to toxic positivity, all aimed to help you feel your feels and normalize grief in all its paths. This first episode is meant to ease you back into the tangent-filled mus...

Sorry, this one is a little late! Life was lifing. In this episode, we're celebrate one whole year of The Grieving Mamas Club podcast. One whole year of building this community of badass women who are navigating this journey of motherhood right alongside their grief journey. Cara and Rashida take a look back on 30 episodes of TGMC and discuss what's to come.  When times get tough, just r...

TGMC is keepin' it light this week! In this More Than Grief episode, Cara and Rashida cover the things they said they'd never do as parents before they were parents (cute right), and how those things have changed since becoming moms.  When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!  And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The G...

In this episode, Cara and Rashida have a genuinely amazing chat with Michele Benyo of Good Grief Parenting. Michele Benyo is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, early childhood educator and parent coach, and the founder of Good Grief Parenting. After her 6-year-old son died of cancer, her 3-year-old daughter said, “Mommy, half of me is gone.” This heartbreaking statement defined Michele’s life...

In this episode, Rashida talks about the loss of her best friend, Alex who died by suicide shortly after Rashida lost her mom. She covers compound grief and how that has shaped who she is today.  When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!  And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club You can now also support the s...

In true Cara and Rashida form, this episode has tangents. So many in fact that we had pivot and rename the episode. In this episode, Rashida discusses a visit to the ER that left her feeling extremely griefy and full of deja vu from losing her mom to a heart attack 16 years ago.  When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!  And also don't forget t...

In this episode, Cara and Rashida welcome the first guest of 2022 and she doesn't disappoint. Guest, Meredith Shelly shares her experience as a little sister who lost her brother to suicide in their 20's and how that loss and grief has shown up now that she's a mom with a beautiful baby girl. Not only did she lose her brother, a month after his death she was diagnosed with a rare ca...

In the second part of this two-parter, Cara and Rashida dive deeper into their grief triggers and how they cope with them.   When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!   And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Cara and Rashida are back on their long-winded BS so the intro is heavy with tangents and rants, but eventually, they discuss the heavy anxiety they each feel about dying. While one would think experiencing grief may make you less afraid of dying but that doesn't seem to be the case for Cara and Rashida. This is a two-parter where they also discuss grief triggers and how to c...