Pause to Remember

Discover how Reiki, an ancient energy healing technique, can support those navigating the overwhelming emotions of grief following pregnancy and infant loss.  Join the conversation as Kristin Krebs, BSN, MSN, CRNA, APHN-BC, a nurse anesthetist and Reiki practitioner, shares her personal journey and insights on integrating Reiki into clinical practice and everyday life to promote mindfulness, reduc...

Host Amy Pelkey speaks with Mandy Wannarka, LICSW, PMH-C, RYT-200 , a therapist specializing in supporting mothers and couples through the difficult journey of pregnancy and infant loss, including making the decision to terminate a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR). Mandy shares insights from her career in social work, focusing on her experience with the perinatal population in hospital setting...

Kelly Powers, CRNA and Divorce Coach, offers invaluable insights and guidance for those facing the daunting prospect of a crumbling marriage amidst the burden of losing a baby. The episode touches on several key points: Kelly's Personal Journey : Kelly shares her own challenging divorce experience and how it led to her career as a divorce coach. Compounded Grief : The discussion explores how...

Reverend Daryl Lavway engages in a meaningful conversation with host Amy Pelkey, CRNA.  Leveraging his extensive ministry experience and role as a chaplain in a Level 1, academic, medical center, Daryl provides profound insights into the intersection of grief and faith. Five key points discussed include: Unhelpful religious comments like, " It was God's will ,” or " God needed anoth...

Dr. Errin Weisman is a burnout coach, mentor, speaker, podcaster, and friend.   She shares her experience with burnout that began in medical school and escalated during her residency and early years as an attending physician.   This led to her feeling trapped. The episode highlights the impact of the pandemic on burnout and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals.  Dr. Weisman emphasizes...

Two experiences can co-exist. Create space to tend to your experiences and the feelings that arise along the way while cultivating self-compassion and love.  This meditation is about 5 minutes long. Pause to Remember Information Pause to Remember   Resources  for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss Facebook Group Virtual Support Group Amy's Calenda r   to talk 1:1 eB...

Katie Cooper, MS, CRNA, APRN has a unique perspective on fertility care.  Not only did she donate her eggs to a family in her 20s, she now specializes in fertility anesthesia. Listen to our conversation as we cover: Tips to optimize your health in preparation for infertility treatments Suggestions and questions to ask when researching a fertility clinic Financial considerations Anesthesia for fert...

Chelsey Herzig, CRNA works in a critical access hospital in Minnesota.  She talks about her daughter, Brynn, and the impact losing her has made in her life including her career and marriage. Some of the things discussed include: Infertility treatment Process of diagnosing Brynn with a life limiting diagnosis (included a fetal MRI) Decision to terminate the pregnancy in a larger facility with more...

MNDFL Rx  (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up for group or private options  here . Pause to Remember  FREE  Resources  for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss Facebook Group Virtual Support Group Amy's Calenda r   to talk 1:1 eBook  -  A Guide After Pr...

Bailey Dykema, CRNA works in Minnesota at a critical access hospital.  She has been on a four year infertility journey (IUI and IVF) and experienced a miscarriage in November 2022. Bailey shares her experiences with: PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and nutritional issues related to overtraining/HIIT workouts Stress related to moving, getting married, starting a new job/career, COVID-19, infertility...

MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription)   A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up for the March 2023 group or private options  here . Do you have questions?  Talk to Amy here .  Pause to Remember Free Resources  for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss Facebook Group Virtual Support Group eBo...

Sara Asch, from The Center for Grieving Children , in Portland, Maine, works closely with families, volunteers, and the community in the areas of grief and loss, program development, outreach, and training. Sara offered many suggestions and insights regarding grieving children.  Some include: Sitting with difficult news about a life limiting diagnosis or a pregnancy or infant loss before sharing i...

Macy Guisto, DPT talks about chronic pain after pregnancy and infant loss. In this episode she talks about: Risk factors - emotional overload, trauma Pain after delivery or c-section Identifying contributing factors lack of sleep emotional overload constantly in "fight or flight" mode stressors (like loss) hormones nutrition Induced labor, epidurals, and c-sections have been shown to inc...

David Allsop, MS, CFLE, CNP is completing his PhD in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is investigating how sexual wellbeing changes after pregnancy loss and hopes to better understand the experiences of the couples in the ALOE study . ALOE  stands for A cknowledging L oss O utcomes and E xperiences.  Couples can participate in the AL...

Resources Facebook Group -Grief Support Group for Healthcare Providers  after pregnancy and infant loss Virtual Support Group   for Healthcare Providers   after pregnancy and infant loss Amy's Calenda r to talk 1:1 eBook  -  A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss Refer a provider (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, etc) Be a guest on the podcast Contact Amy Yoga   with the Pause to Rememb...

Three goals are outlined to create a guide for you.  With these goals, suggestions are made for what you can do or buy to help alleviate feelings of isolation, support day-to-day responsibilities at home, and offer comfort. This information is written in a blog post found   here . You can also have it emailed along with information from Episode 20 by clicking   here . Resources: Free   eBook  -  A...

This episode is for all the support people who care about a family member, friend, neighbor, or co-worker who is grieving after a pregnancy or infant loss. A comprehensive list of what not to say is reviewed with examples.   Suggestions to start a conversation with a griever and how to create a safe space for them to share is also offered. This information is written in a blog post found here . Yo...

Mindfulness Practice Do you ever feel like your mind is scattered or you're distracted by your emotions? Meditation is one mindfulness practice to help you redirect your awareness to the present moment.  Here is a meditation for when you feel like your mind or emotions are getting the best of you. You can listen to this mindfulness practice in your call room, car, bedroom, gym, or anywhere el...

Dr. Tyra Abdalla, DPT specializes in pelvic health.  In detail, Tyra talks about: signs and symptoms of pelvic dysfunction how to find a pelvic health specialist how the pelvis is evaluated traumatic birth how to obtain the best outcomes with a holistic approach pelvic floor issues after c-sections vs vaginal delivers including scar tissue and adhesions returning to work painful sex You can find T...

Brenda Behan, LSW, learned there was something wrong with her son, Tucker, when a cystic hygroma was detected at her first ultrasound appointment. At that time, she was experiencing numbness on the right side of her body.  Soon after, a large lesion was detected on her brain stem, MS was diagnosed, and treatment began. Brenda had many difficult decisions to make including: Continuing to work in he...

In this episode, Amy Pelkey talks about taking a break from digital break. She shares some thoughts from Cal Newport's book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World and how they can be applicable to anyone including grieving mothers. Both positive and negative aspects of social media while grieving are highlighted with the hopes of inspiring more mindful use of social med...

Do you feel like there is a sea of options to help you with your grief but sifting through the resources feels like a time consuming task? Why don't you take a listen to this episode focused on EMDR  which stands for "eye movement desensitization and reprocessing?"  EMDR is a type of therapy with many applications including PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and grie...

In this episode, learn about some of the benefits yoga can have and what you may learn when practicing yoga. FREE YOGA with the Pause to Remember Community The first class will be August 28 at 7:15pm EST Led by Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 This is for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.   There will be time for gathering and conversation if you would like to talk with o...

Are you struggling with money after your pregnancy or infant loss?  Maybe you are brainstorming ideas to pay for the care of a fertility specialist. Are you taking time off or cutting back your hours? Maybe you are curious about working as an independent contractor/Locums, but can't figure out how the retirement, healthcare coverage, and disability insurance will work out. In today's epi...

Here are 6 benefits of joining a support group like the one offered through Pause to Remember. Recognizing that you are not alone Sharing ideas Feeling hope Different perspectives A sense of belonging Giving back Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers   after pregnancy and infant loss 2nd Monday of every month 7:45-8:45pm EST Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA Via Zoom - g...