Bereaved Motherhood and all it Entails

Today we are talking about how grief affects us physically. We discuss how grief affects our physical bodies, our health, our hormones and our brains. Then what steps we can take to help lesson the negative affects grief and trauma have on our bodies.  You can email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com to connect, share topic ideas, or if you would like to share your story on the podcast. We love hea...

Today we talk about how we can use our grief to bless ourselves and others. in the midst of the pain/ hurt/grief we can use it all to be blessing. Thanks for being here we encourage you to reach out to the podcast to offer your topic suggestions, to connect or to share your stories. email us at maverickjohnkans@gmail.com

Today we talk about the importance of saying our children name and the power that comes from that. How to encourage others to say our children's name and the impact that has on us as bereaved mothers. to connect the podcast please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. We love to hear form you and suggestions of topics to be discussed. Thanks for being here and if you liked the show please...

Today we talk about what one thing death cannot take from us and that is the unconditional, true, perfect love we have for our babies. In a  world where love seems to be hard to find and fleeting the love a mother has for her child is unique and sacred. Let's talk about how our love only grows for our children regardless if they live on earth or in heaven.  If you would like to contact the po...

Today we talk about how to look past our own grief and feelings to be a blessing to others. How we can honor and keep our child's memory alive while looking to support others going through difficulties. And how to serving others can help us in our grief journey. If you would like to contact the podcast email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we live hearing from you! 

In todays podcast we talk about how to handle those and situations that arise where it is clear the person talking to us has no understanding of grief, pain, or loss. How can we be kind, gracious and respectful while also educating those on what we need and what deep grief is and how/what they can do to support us. Please reach out to us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com to connect, suggest topics, o...

Today we talk abut those who have chosen the avoidance route in their grief and or struggle with avoiding the feelings and grieving their loss. Avoidance can become serious to we encourage you to find a safe place and way to properly grieve your beloved child. Thanks for being here if you would ever like to contact the podcast to share your story, suggest a topic or simply to connect email us at m...

Today we talk all about grief. What do the experts say it is? What do those of us who have personal experience with it say it is? If you would like to connect the podcast to suggest a topic, share your story or just connect please email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. We love hearing form you! 

Today we talk about hot to be intentional int he relationships that mean the most while we are grieving. Grief can be all emcompsing so it is important to be intentional as we seek to maintain our relationships and grow together in our grief rather than apart. We are so sorry for your loss. but want to thank you for being here. Remember new episodes drop every Friday at 3am EST. If you would like...

Today we talk about how grief can often produce anxiety. What in the brain causes this anxiety and how we can combat this and work through our grief anxiety. If you would like to contact the podcast email us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we love to hear recommendations for topics or if you want to share your story please fell free to reach out! Thank you so much for being here! 

Today we talk all about triggers. Regardless if they are expected or unexpected how do we best handle them when they occur? How do we identify them and prepare for them. As all loss mommas know triggers are part of our grief and the grieving process. Even if it's been years triggers still appear from time to time so to help ourselves out let talk about how we can tackle these monsters since i...

Today we talk about how our loss and pain is like walking through the fire and how in the midst of the fire we are refined and changed.  We discuss how although known of us would choose this path we can see where we were changed for good and how we can honor our babies gone to soon by recgonizing the positive impact they have had on our lives.  If want to share your story, suggest topics for discu...

Today we talk about the New year and how to remain hopeful in this next year while you bring your child's memory with and honor them and their legacy in the year ahead. We know News Year can be a holiday full of pain,  anxiety, uncertainty, and fear. We want to give you some simple tools to help you navigate not only this day but also this year as you continue on in your grief journey. We lov...

Today we talk about the true meaning of Christmas and how the religious hymns and traditions can be so painful and difficult for bereaved mommas.  How we can turn the true  meaning of Christmas and its pain into hope and encouragement  as we get through the season.  If you would like to contact the show, share your story or suggest topic to be discussed on the show please email us at maverickjohnk...

In todays episode we talk about how to start new traditions to honor your little one and how to include them in prexsiting traditions. We love to hear from our awesome community  so please email at maverickjohnkanis@gamil.com us to connect, recommend topics or to share your story. We love hearing from you! Please share the podcast, rate the show, and write us a review as it helps us grow and reach...

In todays episode we talk about a few simple things you can do to help support those you care for who are grieving this holiday season. Thank you for being here and showing your kindheartedness to those exprincing a debilitating pain and grief this holiday season. Share with friends and family to help them better understand how to love and support you loss families this Christmas season. Please co...

In todays episode we talk about how to best prepare yourself and your  family and friends to handle the loss of your beloved child during the holidays. Christmas and the Christmas season is full of memories, traditions, expectations and sentimental feelings. It is important to be kind to yourself during this time. It is also important to prepare yourself and those around you for this season so tha...

In todays episode we talk about surfing the hardest of days and seasons. Congratulations you made it past Thanksgiving you survived this hard day and I hope and pray it was day that was easier then you though it would be. Today and this weekend is a day to recognize you and that fact that you made it through!  

In todays episode we talk about Thanksgiving Day, the empty chair and grief that accompanies us and fills our heart, mind and soul. We also discuss how hearts full of grief can also experience thankfulness for what we do have,  how these feelings co-exist and how to support your loved one grieving this holiday season. To contact the podcast email maverickjohnkanis@gmail. com we love hearing form y...

In todays episode we talk about keeping faith in God through loss. When tragedy strikes our worldview can often be shaken. Those who are religious most likely react in one of two ways. Either they find themselves clinging to God or having a crisis of faith. I pray this episode provides you a comfort and peace,as you face this earth shattering reality. If you are not religious that is also okay and...

In todays episode we talk about how to make plans for the holidays and how having a plan can help make these painful days a little easier. Please email the podcast if you would like to connect or if you would like to share your story or if you have topics you want to hear discussed on the podcast. our email is maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. 

In todays episode I will be sharing what advice and encouragement I wish I could give past me from present me. I hope this helps you as you walk this road and provides you some encouragement as you walk this road. If you would like to contact the podcast please email the us at maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com we love hearing from you and if you have a topic request or would like to share your own story...

Today we talk about the decision to see your precious little one once they have passed on to glory.  What does the research say and should you allow siblings and family to see your baby? We talk about a this and moron todays episode. Thank you for being here today if you ever want to contact the podcast email maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com. 

In todays episode we share the story of Jennifer Buitrago  and her son Sebastian. October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and in honor of our children gone too soon we have the great honor and privilege to share stories of these amazing mommas and precious babies who have passed on to soon. If you would like to contact the podcast please email us maverickjohnkanis@gmail.com We love le...

Today we have the great honor to hear the story of Brandi and Devon and their son Elijah Alexander. October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month and we have the great privilege to share stories of mommas and their babies who have passed too soon through this month as we seek to bring awareness to stillbirth and infant loss. Thank you to the Alexander family for sharing the story of their s...