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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 pressure, timelines, or expectations.

• Powerful mindset and perspective shifts that help you carry your grief with more compassion and less pressure
• Simple, baby-step strategies to help you get through each day when everything feels overwhelming
• The power of support and community, and why being around people who “get it” can change everything

• Journey to Healing (book featuring the HEALING framework)
• Angel Moms Community (online support for bereaved moms)

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 gentle truth: you don’t forget your child—you carry them differently. This episode will help you feel less alone, more grounded, and gently supported in your grief journey.

• Fear in grief feels real, but it doesn’t mean it’s true
• The connection you have with your child lives within you—beyond memory
• 5 simple, meaningful ways to stay connected and remember more

• Journey to Healing (Book by Lisa Boehm)
• Comprehensive List of Grief Resources

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 nature of grief, why certain emotions resurface, and how to cope with long-term grief after child loss. You’ll gain insight into how grief shifts beyond the early days, feel reassured that your experience is normal, and learn how to carry grief while continuing to live your life.

• Grief after child loss often becomes invisible to others but remains deeply present
• The reality of losing a child can feel heavier as time passes
• Long-term grief can show up in unexpected moments and emotional triggers
• Healing doesn’t mean moving on—it means learning to live with grief
• Grief becomes part of your identity and continues to evolve over time

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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 ways while continuing your grief journey.

• Anger is a normal response to child loss grief. Many grieving mothers feel anger alongside sadness.
• Grief anger often needs somewhere to land. It may be directed at doctors, circumstances, God, or even yourself.
• The question “Why me?” can keep grieving mothers stuck in pain.
• Healthy outlets like journaling, walking, and talking with other grieving moms can help release anger.
• Healing does not mean forgetting your child—it means learning to carry love and grief together.

• Support and connection for bereaved mothers navigating grief after child loss.

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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 carrying what isn’t yours to carry.

• Why grief after child loss reduces your emotional capacity — and why that’s normal
• How to let your current capacity guide your decisions
• Simple boundary scripts you can use without over-explaining
• How to reduce exposure to emotional chaos and drama
• Why boundaries protect your energy, prevent burnout, and support healing

If you’re looking for a space where your grief is understood and your boundaries are respected, the Angel Moms Community is here for you. It’s a supportive online community for bereaved mothers who don’t want to carry this alone. Learn more and join us here.

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 will—this episode offers honest grief support, hope after loss, and reassurance that healing does not mean forgetting.

• How grief after child loss evolves over time
• Why emotional avoidance delays healing in bereavement
• What “hope after child loss” truly means
• How to live with fear for surviving children
• How purpose and meaning can emerge after devastating loss

Tom Zuba’s Website: https://tomzuba.com

Tom’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Tomzubateachesanewwaytodogrief

Lisa's list of FREE grief resources for bereaved moms

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 trying to do, and how to gently care for yourself when the spiral begins.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why replaying the past is your brain trying to solve an unsolvable problem
• The difference between remembering and ruminating — and why it matters
• How self-blame can feel safer than helplessness
• Compassionate tools to interrupt the mental loop

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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 help you understand your emotions without judging them.

• Why love and grief are not opposites—but companions—and what that means for your healing
• How to stop policing your emotions and give yourself permission to feel it all
• Why missing your child does not mean you’re stuck or failing at grief
• How to release guilt around “good days” and moments of peace
• A simple practice to help you hold love, pain, and life at the same time

• Episode #35: Carrying Grief in One Hand and Joy in the Other
• Angel Moms Community

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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, how that loneliness shows up in everyday life, and what can help make it more bearable. If you’ve ever felt invisible, misunderstood, or painfully alone in your grief, this episode is for you.

• Why child loss creates a unique and profound loneliness
• How grief can change relationships
• Gentle ways to cope with isolation and emotional heaviness
• Simple practices that can help you feel less alone
• Why connection matters so deeply

• Angel Moms Community – A private, supportive space for bereaved mothers seeking understanding and connection

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 tools that help you feel safer, calmer, and more supported as you navigate life after losing your child.

• Chest tightness to exhaustion to digestive issues are normal responses to trauma and loss.
• Grief affects every system of the body
• Simple tools to counteract the physical symptoms of grief
• How connection and community can be helpful

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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 physical world, what happens to our loved ones after they pass, and how spiritual connection can offer comfort, reassurance, and peace—without pressure or fear. You’ll walk away with clarity, validation, and a gentler understanding of how love and connection may continue after loss.

• What a psychic medium actually does and how spiritual connection works
• What many grieving parents wonder about where their child is now
• Gentle signs loved ones may use to offer comfort or reassurance
• How spiritual connection can support healing while honouring grief
• What to expect if you’re curious but nervous about exploring this path

• Opie Kreft’s live event in Regina – February 21
• Booking an individual reading with Opie ***Use coupon code LISA20 for 20% off readings with Opie

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 through.

• Guilt is a normal trauma response — your brain is trying to make sense of the impossible, not prove you failed.
• Hindsight creates an illusion of clarity — you didn’t have the information then that you have now.
• Tools to navigate guilt include naming the feeling, challenging thoughts with facts, using grounding mantras, sharing with safe people, and imagining what your child would truly want for you.

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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 your relationship with your child didn’t end… it changed. This episode will help you feel seen, understood, and supported as you navigate life after loss.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How writing to your child can become a lifeline in grief

• The powerful lessons our children continue to teach us, even years after their passing

• Why grief is not just pain, but an ongoing expression of love

• How signs, memories, and small moments can keep you connected to your child

• A simple practice that can soften your grief and help you move through it with compassion

✨ Angel Moms Community

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, understood, and less alone as you navigate the impossible journey of child loss. This conversation will help you feel seen, soften your guilt, normalize your experience, and remind you that your grief makes sense.

• The seven “confessions” grieving mothers carry quietly — and why nothing about your grief is wrong or unusual
• How to hold joy for others while still aching for your child
• Why the fear of losing another child is so common after loss
• The complicated emotions around siblings, jealousy, memories, and wanting to share your child’s name
• Why grief masks exist — and how to live with tenderness toward yourself as you carry both love and loss

 Free PDF:  Resources for Grieving Mothers

 A gentle collection of books, tools, words, and simple practices to help you through the hard days.

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Grief waves can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and deeply isolating — especially for a mother grieving her child. If you’ve ever suddenly felt your chest tighten, your breath vanish, or your emotions hijack an otherwise “normal” day, this episode is for you. Inside, you’ll learn gentle, practical tools to help calm your nervous system, soften the intensity of grief waves, and feel more grounded when they hit. You’ll also hear personal stories and compassionate guidance to help you feel less alone and more supported as you navigate this lifelong journey.

• Why grief waves happen 

 • How to quickly calm your body when a wave hits

 • A grounding technique that brings your mind back to the present moment

 • How journaling reduces emotional intensity and helps grief move through you

 • What to remember when a wave feels too big to bear

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In this deeply honest and compassionate episode, Lisa shares the 10 unspoken truths every grieving mother carries — the ones we often feel but rarely say out loud. Through personal stories about her daughter Katie, relatable grief moments, and practical tools, this episode helps you feel seen, understood, and validated no matter where you are on your grief journey. You’ll learn why grief feels so confusing, why emotions collide, why triggers hit out of nowhere, and why you are forever changed — and you’ll walk away with supportive strategies, grounding practices, and gentle reminders that you are not walking this path alone.

• Your grief responses make sense — from conflicting emotions to sudden waves to feeling protective of surviving children.
• You are not the same person after child loss — and that is both normal and expected.
• Talking about your child is healing, not harmful — and you’re allowed to keep their name alive.
• Grief comes in cycles and layers, not straight lines — and some days will feel harder than others.
• Love remains the foundation, long after the world expects you to “move on.”

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The New Year can stir up complicated emotions for grieving parents. When the world is busy celebrating fresh starts, you might simply be trying to survive another milestone without your child. This episode of Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms is for every parent who feels out of sync with the excitement of January. Lisa shares her own experience of facing New Year’s after losing her daughter Katie — and introduces the idea of “griefy resolutions,” compassionate intentions designed to help you move gently through the year ahead with grace, love, and self-compassion.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to release traditional resolutions and set grief-friendly intentions instead.
• Gentle ways to honour your child as you move into a new year.
• Why boundaries and self-kindness matter more than “fresh starts.”
• How to carry both your love and your loss in everyday life.
• The simple mindset shifts that can help you find moments of peace and purpose again.

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In this heartfelt episode of Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms, host Lisa Boehm shares her experiences and challenges of celebrating Christmas after losing her daughter, Katie. With ten years of experience, she offers compassionate insights and practical strategies to help other grieving parents navigate this difficult time while honouring their children's memories.

Key Takeaways:

• Coping Strategies: Discover effective ways to manage grief during the holidays, including setting boundaries and creating new traditions.
• Honoring Your Child: Learn how to incorporate your child's memory into holiday celebrations, ensuring they are included in your heart and home.
• Self-Care Tips: Explore the importance of self-care and seeking support during this challenging season, allowing for moments of peace amidst the chaos.

FREE download mentioned in this episode: 7 Ways to Honour your Child at Christmas

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This episode is for: bereaved moms and anyone navigating loss in the digital age. If scrolling through social media leaves you feeling triggered, isolated, or overwhelmed, this conversation will help you find balance. Lisa shares personal stories and practical guidance on how to protect your peace online, use social media as a healing tool, and honor your child’s memory in meaningful ways.

• The emotional impact of social media after loss — and how to recognize when it’s hurting more than helping
• Gentle ways to step back or set boundaries without guilt
• How to curate your feed to protect your heart and mental health
• The healing power of sharing your child’s story online — and when it’s okay not to
• Practical tips for using social media with intention, compassion, and balance

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This episode is for any bereaved mom wondering if grief ever changes. After ten years of loss, Lisa shares what a decade of grief has taught her — about love, healing, and rediscovering life again. If you’re longing for peace, connection, and hope, these lessons will help you shift from surviving to living while still honoring your child.

• How grief evolves
• Why feeling is healing
• How to stay connected through love instead of pain
• That your child’s life still matters.

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This episode of The Child Loss & Grief Support Podcast is for mothers who find themselves wondering who they are after their child has died. When your child is gone, the roles and routines that once defined you disappear, and even simple interactions can feel foreign. In this conversation, Lisa Boehm explores how child loss changes our sense of identity — and how, over time, we can begin to understand who we are becoming. Through real stories, practical reflection, and gentle encouragement, you’ll learn ways to reconnect with yourself while honouring your child’s ongoing presence in your life.

• How identity is shaped by the roles we play — and why losing a child disrupts that sense of self.
• Common experiences bereaved mothers face, including feeling invisible or disconnected from others.
• How to begin rebuilding a sense of self through quiet reflection and small daily practices.
• Ways to reintroduce personal interests, creativity, and meaning into life after loss.
• How to integrate your child’s memory into your evolving identity in healthy, lasting ways.

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For grieving mothers navigating the pain of the holidays, this episode of The Child Loss & Grief Support Podcast offers understanding, comfort, and gentle guidance. Thanksgiving can feel impossibly heavy when the traditions, family gatherings, and gratitude that once grounded you now highlight your child’s absence. In this heartfelt episode, host Lisa Boehm shares seven compassionate, practical ways to get through Thanksgiving when your world feels upside down — from setting boundaries to finding small moments of comfort.

• How to redefine “normal” when traditions no longer fit
• Gentle ways to honour your child during Thanksgiving
• Scripts and strategies for saying “no” without guilt
• Simple self-care tactics to manage triggers and exhaustion
• One mindful shift that makes gratitude possible again

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This heartfelt episode is for bereaved mothers—especially those who have lost an only child or a child with special needs—who long to know that healing and light are still possible. Host Lisa K. Boehm sits down with Tara MacDonald, a mom who radiates hope after unimaginable loss. Together, they explore how to stay grounded in gratitude, carry love forward, and rediscover purpose one gentle step at a time.

You’ll walk away reminded that while grief never leaves us, love and resilience can grow right alongside it.

• How to keep your child’s memory alive through small rituals and meaningful traditions.
• Navigating the loneliness of losing an only child and finding community support.
• Simple habits that help shift from surviving to truly living again.
• The power of choosing hope, gratitude, and grace in everyday life.

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If you’ve ever felt bone-deep exhaustion yet found yourself wide awake the moment your head hits the pillow, this episode is for you. In this heartfelt conversation, host Lisa Boehm explores why sleeplessness is so common for bereaved moms and what’s really happening in the mind and body after child loss. You’ll learn gentle, realistic ways to rest, regulate your nervous system, and ease the long nights that grief makes harder.

• Why grief disrupts sleep and leads to deep physical and emotional exhaustion
• How trauma affects your nervous system and what that means for rest
• Mind-body practices to help your body feel safe enough to sleep again
• A simple self-guided meditation you can try tonight to quiet racing thoughts
• Tools and apps to support restful nights and emotional healing

🎧 Listen to Episode 43: Nighttime Grief – Why It Feels Harder and How to Cope

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Have you ever felt abandoned, judged, or even criticized after the loss of your child? This episode is for grieving moms who’ve faced cruelty or hurtful words from others. In this heartfelt conversation, I explore why people sometimes say cruel things, and most importantly, how you can navigate this added pain when you are already hurting so much.

• Why people act this way
• What grieving moms CAN do about this
• How to move forward

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Are you a grieving mom searching for hope, comfort, and reassurance that your child is still with you? This episode of the Child Loss & Grief Support Podcast is for you. I share the story of my recent mediumship reading—what surprised me, how Katie came through, and the powerful messages that reminded me love never dies. Whether you’ve considered a reading yourself or simply want to hear how signs from our children can show up in unexpected ways, this conversation will leave you encouraged and supported in your grief journey.

• Why going into a psychic or mediumship reading with an open heart matters
• The astonishing message about the number 22 and how it connected to Katie’s old boyfriend’s wedding date.
• The encouragement Katie gave me about writing my next book and stepping onto bigger stages.

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Grief after child loss is complicated — and sometimes it shows up as jealousy. If you’ve ever felt a pang of bitterness when seeing graduation photos, wedding announcements, or holiday family pictures, you are not alone. This episode of The Child Loss & Grief Podcast is for bereaved moms who struggle with jealousy, guilt, or anger as the world keeps celebrating milestones their children will never reach. Together, we’ll talk openly about these feelings, why they’re normal, and how to navigate them with grace and compassion.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• Why jealousy is in fact a normal part of grief
• Common grief triggers that lead to jealousy
• Practical ways to manage jealousy when it shows up
• Tools for emotional events

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When a child dies, it’s not only parents who grieve—siblings carry their own heavy burden of loss. In this heartfelt interview, we hear directly from a sister who lost her brother. She shares her honest perspective on how grief affected her, what she wished others understood, and what helped her most. This conversation gives bereaved moms valuable insight into how to support their surviving children as they navigate their own grief alongside yours.

• Why siblings often feel invisible in their grief and how parents can help them feel seen and heard.
• Practical ways to create space for each child’s unique grieving process.
• The importance of open communication and giving siblings permission to express difficult emotions.
• How siblings may carry guilt, comparison, or pressure after the loss—and strategies to ease this.
• Why continued connection and rituals matter in healing for the whole family.

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If you’ve lost a child and wondered how your surviving children are coping, this episode is for you. Sibling grief is so often overlooked, yet brothers and sisters are mourning too — and they need support just as much as parents do. In this heartfelt solo episode, host Lisa Boehm shares my own experience of helping her teenage son Ryan grieve after the death of his sister. You’ll hear what helped, what she wishes she had done differently, and how she managed to support him, even while she and her husband were grieving themselves.

Here are 5 key takeaways you’ll hear in this conversation:

• Why siblings are often called the “forgotten mourners” — and how to make sure your child doesn’t feel invisible.
• The surprising ways grief can show up in teens
• What helped most — and why “dedicated time” can be more healing than therapy (at least in the beginning).
• The words we say in despair that can unintentionally wound our surviving children — and how to reframe them with love.
• Practical ways to reassure, connect, and build resilience in your surviving children, even when you feel broken yourself.

• Beyond Tears: Living After Losing a Child (Revised Edition) by Ellen Mitchell → [Amazon link]
• Lisa's comprehensive list of grief resources for bereaved moms

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• Facebook: www.facebook.com/griefsupportformoms

This episode is for grieving mothers navigating the emotional fallout of losing friendships after the death of a child. If you’ve felt abandoned, misunderstood, or isolated by the people you thought would show up for you — this conversation is for you. We explore why friendships change after loss and how to respond with grace, clarity, and self-compassion.

• Why friends often fade after child loss
• How to set gentle boundaries and ask for support
• When to let go, and how to make space for new, more aligned connections
• Where to find other bereaved moms to connect with

• Download my free 3-page Grief Resources List
• Join the Angel Moms Community

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Losing a child changes everything. The weight of grief can feel impossible to carry, but there are ways to breathe again, even while coping with the loss of a child. In this episode of The Grief & Child Loss Podcast, Lisa Boehm shares seven powerful strategies from her book Journey to Healing to help grieving moms navigate daily life with more peace, strength, and hope.

✨ Inside this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Honour your child in meaningful, lasting ways
• Ask for help and find true support
• Live fully while keeping your child’s memory close
• Use and healing mindset shifts to bring light into dark days
• ...and so much more

If you’ve ever wondered how to survive this pain, this episode will give you tools, comfort, and hope for the journey ahead.

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• Journey to Healing: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Child Loss — Get it on Amazon
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Grief after losing a child is unlike any other pain—it’s life-altering, lonely, and filled with moments no one prepares you for. In this episode of The Angel Moms Podcast, I share some of the hidden truths about grief and child loss: the moments that take you by surprise, the ways your world permanently shifts, and the strength you never knew you had.

Whether you’re a bereaved mom yourself or walking alongside someone who is, these insights can bring comfort, validation, and hope. You are not alone on this journey.

Key Takeaways:

• How grief doesn’t follow a timeline—and why it’s normal to feel “stuck” years later.
• How everyday moments can trigger tidal waves of emotion (even when you least expect it).
• How friendships and family dynamics shift after the loss of a child.
• How grief can open unexpected pathways to resilience and even joy.
• How to carry grief and healing side by side without feeling guilty.

Resources Mentioned & Next Steps

✨ Get free grief support, strategies, and hope each week inside my Comfort Connection Newsletter: https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Comfort

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✨ Episode 9: Overcome "What If Thinking" after Child Loss: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/9-3-practical-ways-to-overcome-what-if-thinking-after/id1781528995?i=1000683926141

Can you imagine packing your suitcase and your child’s ashes and setting off around the world for 26 months? That’s exactly what today’s guest, Becky Livingston, did after the death of her daughter Rachel. In this episode, Becky shares how traveling with Rachel’s ashes became a pathway to healing, eventually leading her to write her book The Suitcase & The Jar. If you are a bereaved mom searching for hope, meaning, or simply a reminder that you’re not alone, this conversation will give you perspective and encouragement for your own journey.

Here are a few of the key takeaways from my talk with Becky:

• How travel can open up space for grief, healing, and self-discovery after child loss
• The unique challenges and unexpected gifts of navigating grief away from home
• Why rituals, memory-keeping, and honouring your child in meaningful ways matter
• Encouragement for moms who feel stuck in grief and are curious about the healing power of new experiences

📖 Explore more resources mentioned in this episode:

• Becky's Book: The Suitcase & The Jar
• Lisa's Book: Journey to HEALING: A Mothers Guide to navigating Child Loss
• Also check out 🎧 Episode #41: Travel After Child Loss

If you’re a grieving mom who finds that the nights feel heavier, darker, and more painful than any other time of day, this episode was made for you. When the world quiets down and distractions fade away, grief has a way of roaring to the surface — and it’s often at night that it hits hardest. In this heartfelt episode Lisa shares her own personal experience with nighttime grief after losing her daughter Katie, and offers practical tools that helped her survive the long, silent hours. You’ll learn why grief can feel worse at night — and how to gently ease the weight of it so you can rest.

This episode is for you if:

• You struggle to sleep after the loss of your child
• Nighttime feels like the loneliest and most painful part of your day
• You’re craving tools to help calm your heart and quiet your mind before bed

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why grief often intensifies at night — emotionally and biologically
• The biggest mistakes grieving moms make in their nighttime routines
• 3 gentle tools to ease nighttime grief and create moments of calm
• What not to do at bedtime — and how to build a soothing evening rhythm

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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If you’re a grieving mother facing the back-to-school season after the loss of your child, this episode is for you. Back-to-school can be a painful reminder of what’s missing, and missed milestones. In this heartfelt episode, grief educator and bereaved mom Lisa K. Boehm shares practical tools, compassionate advice, and personal stories to help you navigate this emotional season with more ease and grace. You’ll learn how to honour your child’s memory, protect your heart, and find gentle ways to care for yourself as the school year begins.

Key Takeaways from This Episode:

• Gentle ways to prepare yourself emotionally for back-to-school triggers.
• How to create meaningful rituals to honour your child during this season.
• Practical tips for setting boundaries with others who may not understand your grief.
• Simple self-care strategies for those difficult first days of school.

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Book a Clarity Call with Lisa HERE
• Learn more about the Angel Moms Community

Host Lisa Boehm discusses about the complex emotions of traveling after the death of a child. If you’ve ever felt conflicted, guilty, or unsure about going on vacation while grieving, this episode is for you. Through stories, reflection, and practical tips, you’ll gain comfort, perspective, and permission to embrace travel as a tool for healing.

🌟 Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:

• Grief comes with you—no matter where you go.
• You don't have to feel guilty about a getaway.
• It’s okay to create new memories and still miss your child.
• There’s no timeline for when (or if) you should travel again.

📌 Links & Resources Mentioned:

• 💛 Angel Moms Community: A safe and compassionate space for grieving moms to connect and grow. Join here
• 🎧 Episode #11 – Honouring Braedon’s Bucket List with Tiffany Agnew
• 📩 The Comfort Connection Newsletter: Get weekly grief support directly from Lisa. Subscribe here
• 📱 Follow Lisa on Instagram: @grief.and.resilience

Grieving the loss of a child is an unimaginable journey — especially in those first 6 months when the world feels unfamiliar and unbearable. This episode is for bereaved mothers in the early stages of grief, or anyone supporting a grieving mom. If you’re wondering how to make it through the fog, the pain, and the endless questions — you’re not alone. Grief educator and bereaved mom Lisa Boehm shares honest truths, comforting stories, and gentle strategies to help you survive the early months of child loss and begin the slow process of learning to live again.

• Why the first 6 months of grief often feel like an emotional fog — and how to cope with the overwhelm
• How to set boundaries and protect your energy during this fragile time
• Simple routines and rituals that can anchor your day when everything feels upside down
• How to support your body and nervous system through trauma and exhaustion
• Why grief isn’t linear — and how to release the pressure to “be okay”

• Episode #17 about parenting after Child Loss
• Episode #37 about marriage after child loss
• Check out The Angel Moms Community

If you’ve recently lost a child and feel swallowed by memories, this episode is for you. In today’s “Ask Me Anything” episode of The Grief & Child Loss Podcast, bereaved mom and grief mentor Lisa Boehm answers a heartfelt question from a mom who lost her son just weeks ago. In this episode, we explore how to navigate the crushing memories that come in early grief, which ones to hold close, and which ones to gently release for now. You’ll hear reassurance, compassion, and practical guidance for the rawest, most tender days of grief.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why guilt often shows up in early grief—and why it’s not the truth.
• A powerful perspective shift that can help you reframe regret-filled moments with your child.
• Simple, heart-centered tools to help you feel connected to your child and less alone in your grief journey.

If you’re longing for a safe space to be heard and held, join us in The Angel Moms Community—a private, nurturing space where grieving moms find hope, comfort, and connection.

💛 Links mentioned in this episode:

• Join The Angel Moms Community
• Submit your question for a future “Ask Me Anything” episode HERE.

You are not alone in this. Press play for comfort, compassion, and the reminder that even in grief, you are doing the impossible—and you don’t have to do it alone.

Today’s episode is for every grieving mom who has ever longed to feel close to her child again. We're diving into the mysterious and deeply personal world of visitation dreams — those vivid, powerful dreams that feel more like a soul-to-soul connection than a memory. If you've ever wondered “Was that really my child?” or felt the ache of never having a dream at all, this episode will bring insight, comfort, and hope.

Lisa shares some of her own dreams of her daughter Katie, including moments that felt unmistakably real, and offers reflections from years of research, experience, and spiritual exploration.

• What visitation dreams are — and how they differ from other grief dreams
• Lisa’s personal dream stories and spiritual signs from Katie
• Why not everyone dreams (and why that’s okay)
• Different communication styles between spirits and the living
• Five gentle ways to invite your child into your dream space
• Encouraging book recommendations to explore this connection further
• A heartfelt reminder: your love — and your bond — are never broken

🔗 Resources & Links:

*NEW* Meditation & Journal Bundle for Bereaved Moms

Lisa's Book: Journey to HEALING

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If you’ve lost a child and found yourself wondering whether your marriage can survive the grief, this episode is for you. Whether you're newly grieving or years down the road, this conversation offers validation, honesty, and hope. Lisa opens up about her own fears that her marriage wouldn’t make it—especially at the six-month mark—but shares how, nearly a decade later, she and her husband are closer than ever. This episode is filled with gentle truths, surprising research, and practical steps to help you and your partner stay connected, even in the most difficult season of your lives.

• The marriage TRUTH vs the divorce myth

• The 2 factors that make couples more likely to stay together

• How grief affects communication, connection, and intimacy

• Why therapy (even if only one of you goes) can help your marriage

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In this episode of Grief & Child Loss Support for Moms, we explore one of the most painful fears grieving mothers carry: the fear that our children will be forgotten. If you've ever longed to hear your child's name spoken out loud again, or felt a quiet ache when others stop mentioning them, this episode is for you. Host Lisa Boehm shares empowering ways to keep your child’s memory alive in your own unique way.

Whether you’re in your first year of grief or it’s been many, this conversation is a compassionate guide back to connection, remembrance, and hope.

• Why the fear of being forgotten is so universal for grieving moms
• 7 meaningful ways to help ensure your child is never forgotten—ranging from everyday gestures to legacy projects
• The reminder that we are the keepers of our child's memory

• 💛 Download the free guide: “80+ Ways to Honour Your Child in Heaven”
• 🕊️ Join the Comfort Connection Newsletter for weekly support and encouragement
• 📖 Lisa's Book: A Journey to Healing: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Child Loss —

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In this heartfelt episode of The Angel Moms Podcast, Lisa shares a deeply personal story from her own grief journey — the moment she felt joy after her daughter’s death and the guilt that followed. If you’re a grieving mom wondering if it’s okay to laugh, smile, or even feel lightness again, this episode is a must-listen. Lisa offers compassion, perspective, and gentle guidance to help you understand how joy and grief can live side-by-side. This conversation is for anyone carrying grief who’s also longing for hope.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• 💛 Why joy is not a betrayal of grief — and how to allow it back in
• 🌊 Lisa’s powerful story of feeling joy on a beach and the guilt that followed
• 🌟 5 gentle ways to invite joy back into your life after child loss

Resources & Links:

• 🎧 Related episode: #12 – Letting Go of Guilt After Child Loss
• 📬 Subscribe to get grief support, stories, and tools straight to your inbox at Comfort Connection Newsletter
• 👉 Join the Angel Moms Community — a space for connection, compassion, and tiny steps forward

Ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Can’t remember simple words, faces, or how to cook dinner? You’re not losing it — you’re living with something called grief brain. In this episode, I’m sharing what grief brain really is, why it happens, and how your mind is responding to the trauma of losing your child. I’ll tell you a few personal stories (including the time I forgot how to cook anything but plain chicken) and normalize the fog, forgetfulness, and confusion so many bereaved moms experience.

• The science behind grief brain and what's actually happening in there
• The most common symptoms experienced by bereaved mothers
• 7 gentle tips to help your tired, overwhelmed brain function just a little better.

• Lisa's book Journey to HEALING
• JOIN: The Angel Moms Community for support

Grief triggers can hit out of nowhere — a smell, a song, a stranger who looks like your child — and suddenly you’re back in that deep, soul-sucking pain. If you’re a bereaved mother who’s ever been caught off guard by a wave of emotion, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through what triggers are, why they happen, and how to gently care for yourself in those overwhelming moments. You’re not going backward. You’re not broken. You’re grieving — and you’re not alone.

• What grief triggers are and why they show up
• The difference between expected and unexpected triggers
• How triggers affect you physically and emotionally
• Eight gentle, practical tools for navigating grief triggers
• When it’s time to seek professional support — and why that’s not a failure

📖 Journey to Healing – My book for grieving moms 

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Returning to work after the loss of your child is one of the hardest transitions you’ll face as a grieving mom. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a screen through tears or wondering how to get anything done while your heart is still breaking — this episode is for you. In today’s Ask Me Anything episode, I answer a heartfelt question from listener Karishma about how to stay focused at work when you’re still navigating the fog of grief and trying to support your family.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How to ease back into your job after child loss (without pretending you’re “okay”)
• What helped me through those early days of brain fog and overwhelm
• 7 simple strategies to help you focus — even when grief makes that feel impossible
• What to say to your boss or coworkers (and how to set boundaries around your grief)
• Why perfection is not the goal — and what to aim for instead

💬 Want to be featured on a future Ask Me Anything episode? Submit your question here.

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In this emotional conversation, Chris Coulter shares what it’s like to grieve as a father after losing his 14-year-old daughter Maddie to suicide. He opens up about the silent struggle many dads face, the pressure to stay strong, and how he’s finding purpose through his pain. This episode offers grieving moms a rare and compassionate look into a father’s heart.

Key Takeaways:

• 💔 Why Dads Grieve Differently: Chris explains how men are often taught to hide emotions, making their grief less visible but just as deep.
• 🧍‍♂️ The Pressure to Be Strong: He shares how societal expectations made it harder to express his sorrow and ask for support.
• 🎧 What He Wishes Moms Knew: Chris offers honest insight into what fathers need during grief, even when they don’t say it out loud.
• 🧠 The Importance of Emotional Awareness: He reflects on how unspoken emotions impacted his family and how he's working to break that cycle.
• 🌱 Hope Through Honouring Maddie: Chris talks about keeping her memory alive and using his story to help others heal.

Find Chris here.

Links & Resources:

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📖 Read my book

🌐 Visit my website

If you’ve ever wondered how to support a bereaved mom in your life—but you’re afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing—this episode is for you. OR, if you are a bereaved mom and want to have something to share with your friends and families to help them understand your grief journey and your needs, this episode is also for you. Learn what actually helps (and what doesn’t) from someone who’s lived through child loss and now supports grieving mothers every day. This episode will help you show up with real support, not just sympathy.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

• What NOT to say—even when your intentions are good
• The one powerful thing you can say that makes a difference
• How to avoid common mistakes that can unintentionally cause pain
• Simple, supportive actions that speak louder than words
• Why silence and presence are often the most healing gifts
• The difference between “fixing” and “holding space”
• How to keep showing up, even long after the loss

💛 Free Resource: 26 ways to support a Loved One after Loss

 📘 Read the Book: Journey to HEALING: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss

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Birthdays after loss can feel like a pressure cooker—grief, love, and longing all wrapped into one overwhelming day. In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing how I navigate my daughter Katie’s birthday and offering ideas that might help you too. If the thought of your child’s upcoming birthday feels too heavy to hold, this episode is for you.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

• Gentle, meaningful ways to honor your child’s birthday without added pressure
• How small rituals can bring comfort and connection
• The power of kindness, remembrance, and even stillness on hard days
• Permission to do what feels right for you—no expectations, no guilt

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This episode is for any mom who has lost a child and feels like grief is still unfolding in unexpected ways. If you’ve noticed that everything has changed, including your identity, relationships, safety, and dreams for the future, this episode is for you. Join host Lisa Boehm as she explores the ripple effects of child loss—those secondary losses that often go unspoken but are just as real and painful.​

Key Takeaways:

• Loss of identity is a profound shift. You may feel like you're no longer seen as the person you were before the loss.​
• Relationships can change or fade away. Friends and family might not know how to support you, leading to feelings of isolation.​
• A sense of safety can be shattered. The unpredictability of life becomes more apparent, leading to heightened anxiety and fear.​
• Dreams for the future are lost. Milestones and moments you looked forward to are no longer attainable, leaving a void.​

Resources mentioned in This Episode:

• For more support and connection, consider joining the Angel Moms Community.​
• If you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast, please go to www.griefsupportformoms.com/memo to leave a voice message.​

Acknowledging these secondary losses is a step toward healing. If you found value in today's episode, please share it with someone who might need to hear it and better yet, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help other bereaved moms find it.

Together, we can support each other through grief.

In this episode of The Grief & Child Loss Podcast, Lisa is answering listeners' questions! Two bereaved mothers from The Angel Moms Community submitted their biggest struggles with grief. The first questions deals with the unkindness (and cruelty) of others and the second question relates to the waves of grief and not getting stuck in them.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• 12 actions that every grieving mother can take to navigate the really hard days after child loss
• 5 reasons that people may act so heartlessly when we are grieving
• 4 ways to protect your grieving heart

Resources & Links

• Send Lisa a voice memo with YOUR question HERE
• The Angel Moms Community
• Lisa's Book - Journey to HEALING
• The Comfort Connection Newsletter

If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review and share it with another mom who might need encouragement today. 💙