Bereaved Motherhood and all it Entails

Today we talk about what other loss mommas wished they knew in the year following their loss and what they wished others understood about child loss. Many bereaved moms recommend finding an in person support group as a way to connect with other loss moms or attending a bereaved mom retreat where you will be showered in love, spoiled, given resources to help you grieve and meet other amazing women...

Today we talk about emotional support animals. How they can help us in our grief journey, the benefits they can provide. How to go about getting your current pet register as a ESA as well as any animal you may be thinking of adding to your family. We talk about how most animals can be registered as ESA and the many privileges you and them receive once they are registered as an ESA. If you would li...

Today we talk about how to support and talk to  younger siblings who never knew their big brother or sister. We talk about including their older siblings as part of the family and how to help them understand what happened in an age appropriate way.  New episodes drop every Friday 12am PST 3am EST. Please feel free to email the podcast at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com to connect, share your story or...

Todays episode was specially designed for those in the healthcare field. We give tips on what to and to not do as they care for moms whose children have passed. Share with a friend in the field so they may better support bereaved mommas. 

Today we have the privilege of having a special guest on the podcast. My own mother Krista Stromberg joins us to talk about her experience as a bereaved grandparent and how to support your own child who grieving the death fo their son/daughter. My hope is that this conversation helps one conversations between grandparents and parents and helps grandparents better support their children in their gr...

Today we talk about the history behind October being named pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. Let's work together to raise awareness and We discuss how we can work together  raise awareness, make change in the system, and how to support those  affected by these losses. If you enjoyed the show please rate us and give us a review. If you wish to contact the show email us at maverickjohn...

Today we wrap up season one of the podcast. We talk about handling comments meant to comfort, encourage or simply relate that are actually hurtful, triggering, and over all upsetting.  We hope this episode encourages you to take a stand when the time is right as we work together to raise awareness of stillbirth and infant loss. Education is key when we are trying to help others better understand o...

Today we talk all about trauma, PTSD, depression, and other mental health conditions and how they related to bereaved moms who have suffered loss. Recently this topic has just begun to be studied so medical people and mental health experts can better understand and hopefully support bereaved moms of infant loss and stillbirth. So what effects do these life changing event have on our mental? How ca...

Today we talk about what the reproach tells us on how to best support older children who are suffering the loss of a younger sibling. Some books recommend in todays episode are The Invisible Sting and My Sibling Still . If you liked the episode please rate the podcast and give us a review! We lover hearing from our community if you ever want to suggest a topic to hear discussed, share your story o...

Today we talk about how to rationalize our faith in God while experiencing the loss of our precious child. This episode is religious so if that isn't for you, you  may choose to tune back in next week or watch a previous episode. As always we love hearing from you and love to hear what you want discussed on the podcast. Please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail to share your ideas, connect,...

Today we talk about the hard decision parents face when they life relocates them from their child's resting place. What are your options, what are the costs and what does this process entail? Today we talk about all these hard questions and remember that no matter what you choose at first you have options. We can't thank you enough for being here with us today. Please rate the show and g...

Today we talk about subsequent losses. What they are and how we handle them. It is important to acknowledge all the ways we grieve the loss of our precious children and the great impact their passing has on our lives and the lives of others for all of time. Each passing year is full of new memories and milestones we should be exprincing with our children, but since they live in heaven we miss out...

Today we have the honor of having Nathan join us. Nathan lost his son 3.5 years ago and shares his wisdom, experience, and encouragment to the fellow bereaved Fathers out there as well as providing moms a look inside the a bereaved dads mind and thoughts. Please share this episode with all the dads in your life and if you enjoy the podcast please leave us a review and rate the show. We love hearin...

With Father Day quickly approaching we talk about planning for Father Day and how to best support the Father of our child through this difficult weekend. Next week join us for an interview with a bereaved Dad as he gives advice to his fellow loss Fathers. New episodes drop every Friday. If you enjoyed the show please go  rate us and leave us a review. If you would like to connect, share your story...

Today we talk about studies conducted specifically looking at how mom and dad who are exprincing stillbirth can best be supported to help their long term affects of grief and their loss. much if this information can also be applied to those who babies pass soon after birth. We also go in to how many of things can also apply to our core support community once we leave the hospital. The study we loo...

Today we talk about the feeling of guilt as we grieve the loss of our little ones. We talk about how that guilt changes as our grief changes and how to handle the feeling of guilt. If you want to suggested a topic for the podcast or share your story  please reach out our email is at maverickjonkanis@gmail.com we love to hear from you!  Thank you for being here and if you enjoy the podcast give us...

Today we talk about the notion that all we need to be whole again is to have another baby. Loss is hard, being a bereaved parent is tough. We are always looking for ways to be made whole again. Today we talk about how having another child can help build a bridge of  healing over the hole left in our hearts by loss, but how no one or thing can ever fill the hole itself. if you would like to contact...

Today we talk about how to handle Mothers Day as a bereaved mom. We talk about tips with dealing with the struggles that may arise, how to handle the difficulties we can foresee and how to best set this day up to be as successful as it can be.  If no one else tells you we wish you a happy, grace filled Mothers Day. You have the most challenging job a mom can have and your are an amazing momma to y...

Today we discuss the difficult question of how to plan your baby's memorial service/funeral/graveside. What type of service is best for you and your wants and how to personalize a service for a infant whose life was cut so short. We also talk about the importance of having an advocate to help you in this endeavor and how to handle funeral home so they best respect your wishes. If you would li...

Today we talk about some of the most haves to bring to the hospital when delivering a baby that will not come home with you. Being as prepared as possible can be a huge blessing so that you can make the most of the time you have together and make as many memories as possible. In a situation when no one can be fully prepared having the small things you can be prepared for prepped give you a small s...

Today we have the honor to have our guest Melinda Bobb on the podcast. She will be sharing the rest of her daughter Thea Jane's story with us today. If you would like to share your story or recommend a topic to be discussed please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. We love hearing from you! 

Today we have the incredible privilege of hearing the story of Thea Jane Bobb. Melinda, Theas mommy tells the story of her firstborn daughter Thea. This is a two part series with the second part coming next week. If you would like to share your story please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we also love hearing from you and any topics you wish to hear discussed. Thank you for your time and b...

Today in light of Good Friendly and Easter we are going to talk about the reason for the hope that I have. Todays episode will be from a Christian perspective about the meaning of Easter what is is celebrating and how it has given me the hope to face each day since my life changed on that rainy October day. Please feel free to email  the podcast with episode suggestions, to connect or if you would...

Today we talk about how to deal with family or close friends who disappoint us in our grief journey.  If you would like to concat the podcast to share your story, suggest a topic or just to connect please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. We love hearing from you! 

Today we talk about the importance of finding safe, like minded communities while grieving and processing loss. If that community is other bereaved mommas then wonderful, but sometimes that can be hard to find. Finding's others who are all too familiar with grief and understand loss can be a great place to start. As we can sit with those experiencing other types of losses and share our storie...