happy after miscarriage

If you're tired of feeling stuck in your grief or in your life, this is the episode for you. After a miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of baby loss, it can feel like you're standing still while the world turns around you.  You still have goals and dreams but they can feel impossible to achieve. You know what you want, but you don't know why you can't get motivated.  I've got the exact reason you...

Everyone says "it takes a village to raise a child," but what about the village to support you after a devastating loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of baby loss? Sometimes it can feel difficult to find people who really get it and can help you feel less alone.  In today's episode I am sharing different types of support, why they are amazing and why they can be challenging.  Then I'...

Lately I've noticed that when you go through a big change, your brain has a hard time adjusting. It still wants things to run the way they used to. This can lead to your inner critic getting really loud! In today's episode, I'm going to tell you why this happens and how to fix it so you can stop criticizing yourself and just get used to life as it is.  This is especially important after a miscarri...

Click here to Join 'Wrapped in Light' This October   Welcome to the Smooth Stones podcast. I'm Amy Watson, a life after baby loss coach, and I am thrilled to bring you an exciting announcement. In this episode, I share the details of 'Wrapped in Light,' a 31-day support community for loss mamas grieving during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We'll explore how to infuse more light into y...

Today, I'm excited to talk about a crucial yet often overlooked topic: celebrating yourself. Inspired by my own birthday celebration, this episode dives deep into understanding how to honor and appreciate yourself through milestones big and small, especially after experiencing baby loss, miscarriage, or stillbirth. We explore why it's challenging for many of us to celebrate ourselves and discuss w...

In episode 189 of the Smooth Stones Podcast, I share a powerful tool that I regularly use with my clients - the check-in. I'll guide you on how to perform your own daily or weekly check-ins to assess both your physical and emotional well-being. This involves scanning your body, evaluating your nervous system, and reflecting on your recent experiences. We'll explore essential questions like 'What a...

Today's Episode is a fiery one where I hold nothing back. A grief hot take if you will.  We explore the deeply personal journey through grief and the belief that healing is possible. I share my personal story of baby loss, including the hurdles faced during the mourning period, and offer a passionate counterview to the notion that grief remains static. By using relatable analogies and real-life ex...

In today's episode, I delve into three powerful strategies to help you stop overreacting, especially during times of grief. We'll explore understanding defensiveness, getting to know your grief, and recognizing that it's often not about you. These insights aim to provide practical steps to manage emotional responses, particularly for those dealing with the loss of a baby and the raw emotions that...

In today's episode, I dive into how you can give back in honor of your baby and discuss the upcoming Embracing Mother's Day Challenge. I provide tips on how to give back and honor your baby, focusing on keeping it simple, listening to your heart, networking, and being unique. Whether you want to start a support group, organize a fundraiser, or create care packages, these tips will help you move fo...

In today's episode we"re going to dive deep into the topic of self-validation, offering practical tips on how to better understand and accept your emotions. From increasing your emotional vocabulary to letting yourself be human, I discuss the importance of not judging your feelings and learning to talk to yourself kindly. By becoming more confident in your grief and emotional state, you can improv...

In this episode I reflect on my journey of rebuilding self-trust following the loss of my daughter Lauren, who would have turned 12 today. I share personal stories about the grief milestones I've encountered and how embracing these experiences has helped me grow stronger. I talk about engaging in meaningful activities, such as service projects, that have provided solace and connection throughout m...

In this episode, I talk about how life has been really busy, but I'm excited to be back with new content. Today, I'm sharing 10 ways to keep going despite dealing with grief, particularly related to miscarriage, stillbirth, and other forms of loss. We discuss the importance of just getting through the day, and learning continuously. We'll explore how keeping a compelling reason in mind, such as li...

In this heartfelt episode, Amy sits down with her client, Summer, to discuss the profound journey they've shared through multiple miscarriages. Summer reflects on her experiences of loss, the lessons she learned from her three angel babies, and the impact of her recurrent miscarriages on her emotional and physical well-being. From navigating deep grief and depression to finding solace in coaching...

Secondhand Anxiety: Navigating Others' Pregnancies After Loss In this heartfelt podcast episode, Amy delves into the complexities of caring deeply for someone who is pregnant, especially when one has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or losses themselves. Through personal anecdotes about her daughter's pregnancy and professional insights, she explores the emotions of worry, fear, and hope, offer...

It's easy to feel like you're fighting your way up from the bottom when you've been knocked down or you're feeling weak. That's when you need to tap into the grit that only an underdog can bring. Today's episode dives into how you can keep fighting when the odds are against you. You don't want to miss this pep talk. miscarriage, stillbirth, grief Stop Blaming Yourself in Six Weeks is now OPEN! We...

After a miscarriage, stillbirth or the loss of a baby in any way, it's really easy to blame ourselves.  But you know you shouldn't. In comes blaming yourself for blaming yourself. You judge how you're doing. You critique your healing process. You feel stuck.  Don't worry, I've got you. Today we're going to shine a light on this extra layer of suffering so you can let it go. Click HERE to Join the...

It's October...now what? This month is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and each one of us acknowledges it differently. In today's eisode I'm breaking down what this month is all about, what options are available, and the top 10 questions I see people struggling to answer when it comes to HOW the heck we "celebrate" thirty-one days that can seem to require a lot from our already broken he...

When you're struggling with blame and guilt you want to know: will it ever end? When? It's like you're on a long hike where you don't know how far it is to the top. Well, today I'm helping you answer this question by sharing my two VERY different experiences of blaming myself after my babies died.  I've got some really important questions for you to ask yourself and powerful examples that will giv...

When you've taken a break because of grief, burnout or just because you needed to, at some point you might start thinking about easing back in to things you did before. It can feel paralyzing though! What if you can't handle it? What if you just get burned out again? Never fear, Amy is here. I'm showing you exactly why it's so scary jumping back in and how to make it a much smoother entrance. You...

Making quick decisions will change your life in so many ways. No more feeling stuck. In today's episode get the exact reasons you're not making decisions and how to start making them much faster so you can get on with what's most important.  Babyloss, miscarriage and stillbirth aren't a life sentence to being stuck. You can do this.  Get support from Amy! Click  HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.s...

Do you find yourself worrying about money way more than you used to? It seems like you can't have a conversation, turn on the news, or get on the Internet without hearing about the state of the economy.  Today I want to talk about money but not in a way you've heard before. We're diving into specific money blocks that I see all the time in the babyloss community. We have some very unique struggles...

This week I was able to help some amazing ladies in some free Mother's Day coaching sessions. What seemed to be a theme was that there were a lot of emotions being bottled up and pushed aside. So many times we think in order to be strong and show up in our jobs, out families, etc we can't allow our emotions. In today's episode I'm going to share a simple analogy that will help you shift your persp...

When you're pregnant after a miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss, it can be hard to wrap your head around this baby staying permanently. You know too much. You've heard too many stories. But not being able to believe in a future where you get to enjoy your baby can be really difficult. You might even feel guilty about not being able to believe. Don't worry, in today's episode I'm shari...