The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss

A special episode in honor of your motherhood. This entire month we are giving space for your unique story of motherhood, providing a little extra support and hope as you head into Mother's Day – a day that can be full of many complex emotions, often very painful.   But more important than our resources and articles on the blog and special episodes here on the podcast, mostly, I want you to know,...

From Every Moment Holy, Volume II  "Lead me, O Lord, through this layered confusion  of celebration and lament, of things present, and things past. Let me make of this day a new thing. Though holidays might be hard days, O God,  by the movement of your mercies  may they also become holy days,  teaching me again and again to entrust to you my many griefs, as often as these unavoidable days uncover...

Over the years we have created several episodes for navigating the holidays after loss and in this episode I'm sharing with you 10 of our favorites – I know it can be challenging to sift through hundreds of episodes so we did the hard work for you and pulled a few favorites to get you started. TOP 10 HOLIDAY EPISODES Episode 56 Navigating the Holidays after Loss with Lindsey Dennis Episode 58 Navi...

In this episode I'm sharing with you 5 simple ways to love a grieving mom through the holidays – 5 things to know about what it's like to be a grieving mom during the holidays and how you can meet her in those things, showing up for her in very simple ways this holiday season. This episode is about simple acts of understanding, giving space, and simply showing up in the tender, challenging spaces...

In this episode I'm answering your questions about navigating the holiday season while grieving the loss of a baby.  I pray the words I share with you today offer you hope in this season. I pray these words remind you that you are not alone.   WE LOVE  LAURELBOX : GIFTS FOR GRIEVING HEARTS This episode is sponsored by Laurelbox. We love Laurelbox for the beautiful and tangible ways they help us as...

In this episode I'm sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who has experienced infant loss to know about grief and life after loss. For those who are listening who love a grieving mom and might not be as familiar we wanted to take a second and define infant loss – infant loss includes those whose babies within the first year of life. I pray the words I share with you today offer you hope....

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, pretty pictures from the early christmas decorators, gift guides for every gift giving situation and person, the text messages exchanging plans, recipes, and details for the holiday family gatherings this year, and invitations to all the holiday parties – no matter how hard you may be trying to hide from it, you have likely already been inundated by this f...

In this episode I'm sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who is carrying her baby after receiving a life-limiting diagnosis to know about the pregnancy, grief and life after loss. I pray the words I share with you today about grief and life after receiving a difficult and devastating diagnosis – offers you hope. I pray these words remind you that you are not alone.   For those listening...

In this episode I'm sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who has experienced a Neonatal or Preterm Loss to know about grief and life after loss. I pray the words I share with you today offer you hope. I pray they remind you that you are not alone.  In this episode: Letter from a grieving mom to a grieving mom Words of hope and understanding from women have experienced a similar loss Ans...

In this episode I'm sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who has experienced a 3rd trimester loss to know about grief and life after loss. I pray the words I share with you today offer you hope. I pray they remind you that you are not alone.  In this episode: Letter from a grieving mom to a grieving mom Words of hope and understanding from women have experienced a similar loss Answers t...

Listen into today's special episode where I share: a non-comprehensive list of the things a grieving mom may be thinking about at any given moment. I say non-comprehensive because the things we think about as grieving moms are often complex and can be difficult to put into words. I am sharing this somewhat seemingly random list of thoughts to do two things: To help a grieving mom hear me say -- yo...

In this episode I'm sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who has experienced a 2nd trimester loss (late miscarriage or stillbirth) to know about grief and life after loss. I pray the words I share with you today offer you hope. I pray they remind you that you are not alone.   In this episode: Letter from a grieving mom to a grieving mom Words of hope and understanding from women have ex...

Listen into today's special episode about: why we as loss moms talk about our babies and addressing all the other things someone who has not experienced this kind of loss may find strange or odd, awkward or uncomfortable  -- or all of the above. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month and over the course of the month you will hear 3 short mini bonus episodes. In these short episodes I...

In this episode I'm sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who has experienced a 1st trimester miscarriage or pregnancy loss to know about grief and life after loss. I pray the words I share with you today offer you hope. I pray they remind you that you are not alone.   In this episode: Letter from a grieving mom to a grieving mom Words of hope and understanding from women have experience...

Listen into today's special episode about: why raising awareness about pregnancy and infant loss is valuable and important, why it matters. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month and over the next few weeks you will hear 3 short mini bonus episodes in honor of this special month. In these short episodes I will be highlighting specific topics surrounding pregnancy and infant loss in o...

Season 07 is here! To kick off this season I will be sharing answers to your questions in the annual Q&A episode. These episodes give space for you to get to know me, your host, just a little better as I share bits of my story, my grief journey and just every day life with you.  In this episode I'm answering these questions: What is your favorite kind of coffee? What did your faith look like amids...

As we head into summer I wanted to share with you 5 simple activities you could do this summer to honor your baby and bring you joy. SHOW NOTES for Printable Summer Joy Bucket List, Journal Prompts, & More   As we end this season of the podcast, I wanted to remind you of all the ways that you can find us and continue to find helpful and hopeful support as you navigate loss and grief.    FREE ONLIN...

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom in the Waiting: Between Diagnosis and Birth by Sharon Szymula. I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your unique journey as a mother.  A special series called Letters to a Grieving Mom. Read the Letter : www.themorning.com/blog/letter-to-the-grieving-mom-in-the-waiting-between-diagnosis-and-birth   FREE ONLINE SUPPORT COMMU...

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom Wondering Where to Find Hope by Amber Weems. I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your unique journey as a mother.  A special series called Letters to a Grieving Mom. Read the Letter : www.themorning.com/blog/letter-to-the-grieving-mom-wondering-where-to-find-hope   FREE ONLINE SUPPORT COMMUNITY A place away from social me...

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom Missing Her Baby Today by Megan Gaudette. I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your unique journey as a mother.  A special series called Letters to a Grieving Mom. Read the Letter : www.themorning.com/blog/letter-to-the-grieving-mom-missing-her-baby-today FREE ONLINE SUPPORT COMMUNITY A place away from social media where y...

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom Whose Miscarriage Still Matters by Shareya Holm. I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your unique journey as a mother.  A special series called Letters to a Grieving Mom. Read the Letter : www.themorning.com/blog/letter-to-the-grieving-mom-whose-miscarriage-still-matters FREE ONLINE SUPPORT COMMUNITY A place away from soci...

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom, 6 Months After Her Baby Died by Crystal Midlik. I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your unique journey as a mother.  A special series called Letters to a Grieving Mom. Read the Letter : www.themorning.com/blog/letter-to-the-grieving-mom-6-months-after-her-baby-died FREE ONLINE SUPPORT COMMUNITY A place away from social...

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Mom Still Grieving Her Baby's Diagnosis by Shanae Thompson. I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your unique journey as a mother.  A special series called Letters to a Grieving Mom. Read the Letter : www.themorning.com/blog/letter-to-the-mom-still-grieving-her-babys-diagnosis For our best and most helpful resources for navigating Mothe...

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom when Her Friends' Arms Are Now Full by Nicole Bertsch I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your unique journey as a mother.  A special series called Letters to a Grieving Mom. Read the Letter : www.themorning.com/blog/letter-to-the-grieving-mom-when-her-friends-arms-are-now-full For our best and most helpful resources for...

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom Years After Her Baby Died by Marisa Baese. I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your unique journey as a mother.  A special series called Letters to a Grieving Mom. Read the Letter : www.themorning.com/blog/letter-to-the-grieving-mom-years-after-her-baby-died For our best and most helpful resources for navigating Mother's...