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Hope After Child Loss: Finding Light in the Darkness of Grief If you've ever wondered whether hope is possible after the death of your child, this episode is for you. In this conversation, bereaved mom and grief educator Lisa Boehm shares her personal journey through child loss, the unexpected moments that helped her rediscover hope, and practical ways you can begin finding light in the midst of g...

If you're a bereaved mother navigating life after the loss of a child, this episode is for you. In this special roundtable conversation, Lisa is joined by three of her closest grief friends—women whose friendships were born from the heartbreak of child loss. Together, they share honest reflections about surviving the unimaginable, navigating the early days of grief, finding connection after loss,...

Why the Nights Feel Hardest After Child Loss | Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms If you've ever found yourself holding it together all day only to fall apart the moment your head hits the pillow, this episode is for you. In this heartfelt conversation, bereaved mom, author, and certified grief educator Lisa Boehm explores why grief often feels more intense at night after the loss of a child....

Many bereaved moms are shocked to discover that the second year after child loss can feel even harder in some ways than the first. In this heartfelt episode, Lisa shares her personal experience navigating year 2 and beyond after the death of her daughter Katie — including the loneliness, changing relationships, pressure to “move on,” and the surprising ways grief continues to evolve over time. Key...

After child loss, many bereaved moms experience overwhelming anxiety, panic, hyper vigilance, and fear that no one prepared them for. In this episode, Lisa shares her personal experience with anxiety after the sudden loss of her daughter Katie — from panic attacks to the fear of losing someone else she loved. If you’ve been struggling with grief anxiety, trauma responses, racing thoughts, or feeli...

After child loss, grief can feel exhausting, isolating, confusing, and completely unlike what you expected. In this episode, Lisa shares 7 things she never truly understood about grief until her daughter Katie died — including the physical symptoms of grief, the loneliness, the guilt, and how healing and heartbreak can exist together. If you’ve ever felt unseen or overwhelmed in your grief, this e...

Birthdays after child loss can feel incredibly bittersweet. They hold the joy of the day we first met our child while also magnifying the heartbreak of everything they’ve missed. In this special “Best Of” replay episode, Lisa shares her personal experience navigating Katie’s birthdays after loss and offers gentle, practical support for grieving moms facing one of the most emotional days of the yea...

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Am I doing this grief thing wrong?” —this episode is for you. For the mom who feels all over the place… or completely numb. For the one who can’t sleep… or can’t get out of bed. In this episode, we’re talking about what “normal” actually looks like after child loss—and why everything you’re experiencing, no matter how messy or inconsistent, is far more com...

In this podcast episode, host Lisa Boehm explores the multidimensional effects of grief, extending beyond just emotional distress. From mental symptoms like brain fog and forgetfulness to physical manifestations such as exhaustion and headaches, grief impacts the entire body. Lisa discusses how grief can alter social interactions and even spiritual beliefs. By identifying and understanding these s...

In this episode, you’ll hear why Mother’s Day can feel so difficult after child loss, the internal conflict many grieving moms carry, and gentle ways to move through the day in a way that feels right for you. You’ll be reminded that there is no “right way” to do this day—and most importantly, that you are still a mom, and always will be. 💛 What You’ll Take Away Why Mother’s Day can feel especiall...

If you’re a grieving mom who has ever wondered whether a moment, a symbol, or a feeling was a sign from your child —this episode is for you. We’re exploring one of the most common and deeply personal questions in grief: “Is this real… or am I just hoping it is?” In this episode, we will unpack the meaning behind signs, what science and experts say about them, and how to trust your own experience....

This episode is for bereaved moms navigating the unimaginable pain of child loss and wondering, “How do I survive this?” If you feel overwhelmed or unsure how to move forward after the loss of your child, you are not alone. In this episode, you’ll learn a gentle, practical framework to help you cope with grief, support yourself through the hardest days, and begin taking small steps forward without...

If you’ve ever found yourself quietly wondering, “What if I forget my child?” —this episode is for you. In this heartfelt conversation, Lisa speaks directly to bereaved moms navigating the fear of forgetting after child loss, and the deeper worry that others may forget too. Drawing from her own experience of losing her daughter Katie over 10 years ago, Lisa offers reassurance, perspective, and gen...

5 Unexpected Ways Grief Changes After Child Loss If you are a grieving mother navigating life after child loss and wondering why your grief feels different over time, this episode is for you. Grief after losing a child doesn’t follow a timeline—and it doesn’t stay the same. In this episode, Lisa Boehm shares 5 unexpected ways grief changes year after year, helping you understand the evolving natur...

Anger is a common but often misunderstood part of child loss grief . In this episode, Lisa K. Boehm speaks to bereaved mothers navigating anger, grief, and the painful question of “Why me?” after losing a child . If you are a grieving mom feeling confused, guilty, or overwhelmed by anger, this conversation will help you understand why these emotions are normal and how to process them in healthy wa...

In this episode, we talk about why setting boundaries in grief feels so hard and why guilt shows up the moment you try. If you’re a bereaved mom who feels overwhelmed, pressured to show up, or exhausted from being the strong one, this conversation will help you protect your energy without apologizing for it. You’ll learn how to recognize your limits, create space for your own healing, and stop car...

Tom Zuba has experienced the unimaginable—losing his wife, Trish, and his two children, Erin and Rory. And yet, he is still here. In this powerful conversation on surviving child loss and navigating profound grief, Tom shares what it really looks like to rebuild a life after devastating loss. If you are a bereaved mom wondering how anyone survives the death of a child—or questioning whether you wi...

If you find yourself replaying the last day of your child’s life — the last conversation, the last hug, the last words — this episode is for you. Lisa speaks directly to grieving moms who are stuck in painful mental loops, wondering if something could have been done differently. In this episode, you’ll learn why "replaying" is such a common part of traumatic grief, what your brain is actually tryi...

This episode is for bereaved mothers who find themselves caught in the emotional tug-of-war of loving their child deeply while aching for their absence. If you’ve ever questioned whether smiling at a memory means you’re healing—or betraying your child—this conversation will meet you right where you are. In this episode, you’ll gain reassurance, perspective shifts, and gentle, practical guidance to...

Losing a child brings a loneliness unlike anything else — one that can exist even in a room full of people. In this episode of Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms , Lisa Boehm speaks openly about the deep isolation that follows child loss and why so many grieving mothers feel unseen and disconnected. Through personal stories and compassionate insight, Lisa explores why grief can feel so lonely...

Grief isn’t just emotional. It affects every part of your body. If you’re a bereaved mom wondering why you feel exhausted, foggy, sore, anxious, or simply “not yourself,” this episode is for you. We explore the physical side of grief that so many mothers experience but rarely talk about. You’ll learn why your body responds the way it does after loss, what those symptoms really mean, and gentle too...

This episode is for grieving mothers and anyone navigating loss who has ever wondered if their loved one is still near. If you’ve felt curious about mediums but unsure what’s real, what to believe, or whether exploring spiritual connection could help or hurt your healing, this conversation is for you. Lisa is joined by Opie Kreft for an open, grounded discussion about connecting beyond the physica...

If you’re a bereaved mom who finds yourself replaying moments, questioning every decision, or carrying the heavy “I should have known” kind of guilt, this episode will meet you right where you are. Today, we’re talking openly about the kind of self-blame that so many grieving mothers quietly carry. If guilt has ever felt like an uninvited companion in your grief, you’ll want to listen all the way...

If you’re a bereaved mom longing for connection, comfort, or a way to feel closer to your child, this episode is for you. In this deeply personal conversation, I share the letter I wrote to my daughter Katie—one filled with the lessons she’s taught me, how she continues to shape my life, and how love endures long after loss. You’ll hear real stories, honest reflections, and a gentle reminder that...

If you are a bereaved mom who often feels unseen, misunderstood, or like you’re carrying a silent weight no one around you can understand, this episode was created for you. Inside, we unpack the honest, unfiltered truths grieving mothers rarely say out loud — the ones that live in your heart, in your body, and in the quiet places you never show the world. You’ll walk away feeling validated, unders...