happy after miscarriage

Relationships and marriage after loss can take a beating. Today's guest has weathered the storm of stillbirth and miscarriage. She then had to learn how to navigate her marriage while grieving. With the help of Dr. Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages she has learned how to be a better partner and keep love alive. Candy is an incredible woman of faith who has given her heart to service. She founded the...

Most of us will not stay in the same home forever. Moving after miscarriage, stillbirth, or babyloss brings a whole set of complications on top of the regular stress of relocating your family and everything you own. Listen in today to hear how you can make this transition as smooth as possible. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Ph...

  When life after miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss knocks you down....you get back up! Today's episode will help you pick yourself up, dust yourself off and keep going.  We all need a little pep talk once in a while. WHat ever is heavy on your mind will feel lighter after you listen.  Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by...

Have you ever been scared to try something new? Espcially after the grief of miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss if can feel extra terrifying. In this week's episode I'm sharing how to get in the game, and I learned it all from my first time playing pickleball!  Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on...

Last week we talked about why it seems like everyone is pregnant, and how to give yourself lots of compassion. This week I've got 5 tips to help you navigate all the bellies and babies around you after miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss.  You don't have to run the other way when you see a pregnant person coming down the aisle at the grocery store anymore! Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow m...

Have you ever looked around and all you can see is bellies, announcements and people complaining about morning sickness? You'd give anything to be in their shoes. It feels like all your friends are growing their families and you are stuck with nothing but a broken heart. In this episode I'm sharing why this happens and how to find peace when the whole world seems pregnant. Get support from Amy! Cl...

You might not think about your nervous system very much, but it affects us every day. Especially after a trauma like babyloss you can be activated and not even know it. You just think you're snappy, tired, anxious or overwhelmed when really your body is trying to send you a message. Learning to recognize what's happening and using really simple techniques to calm yourself down will change everythi...

While I was visiting Europe recently we went to an adventure park where children could climb in the trees attached to a harness. I noticed so many differences between how this park operated versus how it would be in the United States. As I observed I thought a lot about risk and how we as grievers operate when we've been through miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss. We know what it feels to fall, b...

I recently got back from a weekend retreat and in this week's episode I'm sharing why giving yourself time and space is so needed. You'll learn how to make time for you in every day life and we'll talk about ways to recharge you tired, grief batteries so you can be the person you want to be. You don't want to miss this episode, plus I've got something exciting to share about what I've got coming u...

You know those days where everything feels like it's going wrong and you are just barely keeping your head above water? In this week's episode of the Smooth Stones Podcast I'm sharing something you've probably never heard before! It's my secret to planning for the hard days so you can be kind to yourself instead of feeling awful. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smooth...

The self coaching Model is life changing , but there are some common mistakes I see my clients making that I want to help you avoid. Once you can see what's happening in your mind with full clarity, nothing can stop you! Listen in to find out how to get the best results ever with just a few simple changes.  To get support from Amy, click  HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visi...

We sometimes can't help comparing our experiences with others, or even with our own. Society tells us that a miscarriage is less painful than a later loss, is that true? As someone who has lost two babies in different ways, I'm sharing my own stories and the things I hear from clients to help you understand how you actually CAN compare losses in a compassionate way. You don't want to miss this epi...

Do you wonder where your baby is and if you'll ever get the chance to hold them? Today I'm sharing my thoughts on faith and life after death and how I use my beliefs to help give me hope when I miss my babies. This week is a Holy one in many reliegions and it's a perfect time to explore your own faith so you can find joy today and look forward to the future.  To schedule a free connection call, cl...

Does the news just make you want to curl up and hide? Is your life feeling out of control and there's nothing you can do to make things better? I've got you. Today I'm sharing all the things you CAN control when like seems just too much. Get out from under those covers, let's get you feeling confident again, momma! To schedule a free connection call, click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smooths...

Does winter seem like it's dragging on forever? What emotional winter are you feeling stuck in, where you're not sure the sun the flowers and the birds are ever going to come back. In this episode I'm telling you how to build your hope in Spring, and also help you get to the relief you want faster with my secret weapon. To schedule a free connection call, click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.sm...

Do you ever just mess up? Lots of people rarely mess up because they never try anything! We live in  mistake-avoidant society and it's holding us back so much. There is so much freedom in learning to make mistakes! Do you feel white hot vibrations running through your body even thinking about making a mistake? This episode is for you. Especially after a miscarriage or stillbirth or babyloss we can...

If you're here because your friend or family member has just lost a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, failed embryo transfer, termination for medical reasons, SIDS, ectopic pregnancy or any other type of loss…Thank you.  It is so important to support yourself so you can support the people you love. So often we don't know how to approach this, what to say, what to do and you for sure don't want...

In just a few weeks we are celebrating the tenth birthday of our stillborn daughter, Lauren. I've noticed a heaviness leading up to this important milestone and I wanted to share with you how I handle waves of grief. Whether you are deep in the storm of fresh loss or a little further out you will be able to be kinder to yourself and have a plan for how to deal with grief waves. We know that they w...

Do you ever feel like you have the same conversation over and over? With your partner, your friend, your doctor, your co-workers and you get nowhere? Do you have a conversation you know you need to have but you're putting it off because you're not sure how it will go? It's so frustrating! On today's podcast I'm breaking down some simple shifts in the way you communicate that will help you get what...

Womens' health and hormone expert Maisie Hill is with us today on the podcast and you are going to love it! Maisie shares her extensive background in caring for women with an emphasis on working WITH your menstrual cycle to take exquisite care of yourself. Maisie understands the grief of miscarriage and has such wisdom to share about how to heal your body and spirit after loss. She's the author of...

I used to put myself last for everything. Last to eat when the food was cold, last to sleep once everyone else was settled, last to get new clothes, last to do what I wanted to do. It felt good in some ways to sacrifice. I got to tell myself I was a good mom and wife and human because I put my needs last. But I started feeling really resentful, tired and unappreciated. None of that helped me be th...

When you're grieving you need to be prepared for anything. In today's episode I'm sharing one of my favorite ways to look at learning the skills you need to navigate life after babyloss. We're packing our bag and heading to the beach to enjoy the day! Come with us! January 2023 only-free Make room for Magic calls are available. Email amy@smoothstonescoaching.com to set up yours, free.  To schedule...

As we start a new year I want you to make room for magic! You may have lost your belief, or you may be ready to open up to bringing more good to you. Whereever you are, this episode is for you.  What I call magic is that indefinable energy that wants to bless our lives. It's all around us, all we have to do is make room and invite it in! January 2023 only! Want to Make Room for Magic this year? Jo...

Why you gotta be so serious? Life is meant to be enjoyed, and play is a huge part of that. It's well known that play is how children learn so many important skills but what about adults?  In today's episode we're talking about how to break down the barriers to play and how much fun you can have when you open up to your inner child.  You'll be looking for things that make you giggle in no time. Sea...

Recently I've been answering a lot of questions from people who feel stuck.  They want to think and feel differently about what's happening in their life but it feels soooo out of reach. See, your brain offers you thoughts all day every day. Most of these thoughts just come uninvited and that's where you can get into trouble. When you want to shift what's going on, you learn to take back control o...