Grief in Motherhood Podcast

Episode 12: Finding Power in Healing with Kristen Cordero

Welcome back to Grief in Motherhood, a space where we hold truth and tenderness side by side. I’m Kaitlin, and today I’m joined by someone whose story and work are rooted in deep healing and powerful transformation.
My guest, Kristen Cordero, is a Therapist and Trauma-Conscious Embodiment Coach. She’s an empath, nature lover, and proud fur mama to a dog and two cats. Kristen is also a daughter of refugees, an endometriosis warrior, and an intergenerational cycle-breaker.
Through her work, Kristen helps women uncover their inner power—to live life on their own terms, heal ancestral trauma, and navigate their fertility journeys with more peace, empowerment, and joy.
In this conversation, we explore how grief, trauma, and motherhood intersect—and how the path of embodiment can bring both resilience and restoration.
This is an episode filled with wisdom, gentleness, and hope. I’m so honored to welcome Kristen to the podcast.
 
About Kristen:
 
Kristen is an empath, nature lover and fur mama to a dog and two cats.
She is a proud daughter of refugees, endometriosis warrior and intergenerational cycle-breaker.
She is a Therapist and Trauma-Conscious Embodiment Coach who works with women to find their inner power to live a life on their own terms. Her mission is to help women heal their deep wounds, face their fears, shed layers of societal conditioning, break the cycles of ancestral trauma. She loves working with women who are going through their fertility journeys, like herself, to heal and find more peace, empowerment and joy.
Her approach is deeply rooted in the belief that you are not broken and that your pain is not a pathology. You are the powerful portal to your own healing. 
Learn more: www.kristencordero.com
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Episode 11: Love Beyond Loss: Navigating Life After Losing Triplets

In this deeply moving episode, I’m joined by Elle Margetson, a mama whose story is one of unimaginable loss, resilience, and hope. Elle is the mother of four beautiful babies—her triplets, Noah, Eden, and Hudson, who tragically passed away after their premature births at 23+2 and 23+6 weeks, and her rainbow baby boy, Sonny, born in 2023.
Elle shares the raw truth of what it’s like to lose multiples, the unique layers of grief that come with that experience, and the loneliness she felt when she realised there was little support for loss mamas walking this path. Drawing on her background in mental health, Elle became a therapist for grieving mothers around the world—turning her pain into purpose.
We talk about:
Elle’s journey through the devastating loss of her triplets
The specific challenges and emotions that come with losing multiples
Finding ways to honour your babies and keep their memory alive
How becoming a therapist for loss mamas has been part of her healing
The arrival of her rainbow baby, Sonny, and the complex emotions that followed
This conversation is for every mama who feels alone in her grief, especially those who’ve experienced the loss of more than one baby at once. Elle’s courage in sharing her story is a reminder that even in the deepest heartbreak, there can still be moments of connection, purpose, and healing.
 
Connect with Elle:Instagram: @ellemargetsonhypnotherapy

Episode 10: Navigating Grief in Relationships

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Welcome back to Grief in Motherhood, a podcast that holds space for the raw, unfiltered emotions of loss and healing after baby loss. I’m Kaitlin, a loss mom and your host—and if you’re new here, you are not alone. This is your safe space.
In today’s episode, we’re exploring how grief impacts our relationships—with our partners, our families, our friends, and even ourselves.
We’ll talk about:💔 How grief creates disconnection🗣️ Communicating your needs clearly🛑 Setting boundaries with loved ones💬 Letting go of relationships that can't hold your grief💞 Rebuilding and strengthening connection
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Episode 9: Embracing Grief and Stepping Into Your Power with Chris Mamone

In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Chris Mamone, Loss Dad, grief and acceptance coach, host of The Empowered Grief Journey podcast, and a guiding light for those navigating the darkest seasons of loss as well as a dear friend.
Chris shares how his own personal journey through grief led him to a life of purpose, helping others heal through self-acceptance and empowerment. We explore the emotional layers of grief, the transformative power of vulnerability, and how honoring your story can uncover unexpected gifts and lessons.
Together, we discuss the importance of giving yourself permission to feel it all, and how healing isn’t about “getting over” grief—but integrating it into a more empowered version of yourself.
This conversation is for anyone who needs a reminder that your pain holds purpose—and that healing is possible, one step at a time.
🎙️ Listen to Chris’s podcast: The Empowered Grief Journey 🌐 Learn more: chrismamone.com
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Episode 8: Finding Light Again – Healing After Miscarriage and Stillbirth with Janna Wellemeyer

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Janna Wellemeyer—homeschooling mom of three, wife to a retired Coast Guard veteran, and a woman whose motherhood journey has been marked by deep loss and incredible resilience.
Janna opens up about her experiences with multiple miscarriages and a stillbirth, and the emotional toll it took on her mental health and daily life. She shares how she found her way back to herself through a variety of healing modalities including The Grief Recovery Method, Reiki, Shamanic Teachings, and Human Design.
Together, we explore what it means to carry grief while raising a family, how healing isn’t linear, and why honoring your truth is essential in navigating loss. Janna’s honesty, wisdom, and warmth will speak directly to your heart—especially if you’ve ever felt like you were grieving alone.
🕊️ Connect with Janna: jannawellemeyer.com
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Episode 7: From Surviving to Thriving: A Conversation on Healing After Loss with Dawn

Hey mama. It’s me,  Kaitlin. Today we are exploring the importance of processing our grief and some of the needed tools to take us from just surviving to thriving. 
 
Today I am honored to unpack the healing process with Dawn Jackson, a beautiful soul and an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, Infinite Possibilities Trainer, and bestselling author whose work is rooted in compassion, wisdom, and lived experience.
 
 
Sitting with and processing grief can be difficult, but it is imperative for the healing process. When grief remains unprocessed, it can reach into every corner of our life. Taking the time to connect and equip ourselves with tools to navigate this new reality can be the difference between living and existing.
 
Join me as we remember our babies, share our stories and our resources, and hold space for each other as we walk this road together.  Sending you all light and love.
 
Connect with Me
Instagram @grief.in.motherhood
E-mail: griefinmotherhood@gmail.com
 
Connect with Dawn
Website: https://www.dawnmichelejackson.com/about
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19goGF4gyr/?mibextid=wwXIfr
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dawnmichelejackson?si=b-pRSDyJZxrzmlxu
 
 
 
Resources
Forget Me Not Baskets
Giving Meiracles
Pregnancy After Loss Support
Measure The Placenta
Sufficient Grace Ministries
 

Episode 6: What is a Loss Doula with Guest Elisabeth Van der Witt)

Hey mama. It’s me, Kaitlin. Today I’m honored to have Elisabeth van der Wilt join us. Elisabeth is a Doula and Women’s Health Coach in Canada.  Her brand, Fruitfull Womb Doula is dedicated to nurturing and empowering women throughout life’s transitions. 
For many, navigating a loss can be a lonely experience. That is where a loss doula comes in. A loss doula is a doula that has specialized in supporting women through the transition of loss.
As Elisabeth shares her journey to becoming a doula and learning to navigate loss alongside mothers, we can learn the importance of strong bonds and relationships. 
Join me as we remember our babies, share our stories and our resources, and hold space for each other as we walk this road together. Sending you all light and love.
Connect with Elisabeth
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fruitfulwombdoula/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@fruitfulwombdoulaWebsite: https://fruitfulwomb.ca/Womb Talk Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LfDziroGoNUzUFEkgSSqb
 
Connect with Me
Instagram @grief.in.motherhood
E-mail: griefinmotherhood@gmail.com
Resources
Forget Me Not Baskets - https://forgetmenotbaskets.com/
Giving Meiracles - https://www.instagram.com/givingmeiracles/
Pregnancy After Loss Support - https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org/
Measure The Placenta - https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/Sufficient Grace Ministries - https://sufficientgraceministries.org/
 
 
 

Episode 5: Real, Raw, and Beautiful: A Conversation Between Bereaved Mothers

Hey mama. It’s me,  Kaitlin. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Mayfield for an open-hearted conversation about motherhood, loss, and the journey of grief. Together, we share the raw, unfiltered realities of life after loss—the pain, the love, and the resilience it takes to keep going. This is not just a discussion about grief; it’s about honoring our children, embracing healing, and finding beauty in the brokenness.
If you’ve experienced loss or know someone who has, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone. There is space for your grief, your love, and your healing.
Tune in for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. 
A little bit about Sarah: Sarah struggled to find informed grief services for her son, Bradley, after the death of his brother, Elliot. Today, Sarah’s passion is supporting bereaved youth and families while promoting grief awareness. 
Sarah is a Compassionate Bereavement Care™ Certified Provider, is Certified in Thanatology (Association for Death Education and Counseling), and has been a Nationally Certified Counselor since 2007. She earned both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Counselor Education from the University of Virginia. 
In her previous nine years as an elementary school counselor, Sarah loved reading picture books aloud to classes on the carpet. It was through the students’ reactions to these books that she discovered a passion for an earnest message packaged in a confident, rewarding rhythm.
Sarah's debut book, This Sure Thing, is her family's passion project for bolstering awareness of childhood grief as well as the importance of continuing bonds with loved ones after death.
Sarah finds joy in upcycling forsaken furniture, getting lost in the plants (and weeds) of her yard, dancing unapologetically in the kitchen with her husband and kids, and remembering the motto, “Love never fails.”
 
Connect with Sarah
Website-- livethatlove.com
Linkedin--https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-mayfield-med-ncc-ct-206633247/
Facebook--https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073560866174&mibextid=LQQJ4d
 
Connect with Me
E-mail: griefinmotherhood@gmail.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefinmotherhood
Instagram @grief.in.motherhood
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@griefinmotherhood
 
Resources
https://forgetmenotbaskets.com/
https://www.instagram.com/givingmeiracles/
https://www.instagram.com/grief.in.motherhood/
https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org/
https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/
 

Episode 4. Nurturing Yourself Through Grief: Coping Mechanisms & Self-Care for Mothers

Hey mama. It’s me,  Kaitlin. Today we are exploring the importance of taking care of ourselves, even while grieving.  
Grief has a way of keeping us in survival mode. Each day, we show up as we can. It is important, though, to be intentional in taking care of ourselves,  physically, mentally, and spiritually. By identifying coping mechanisms and ways to care for ourselves, we are strengthening ourselves to walk this road of grief well.
It can be so easy to let life happen. Maybe we even feel guilty taking care of ourselves or experiencing joy while our children are gone. But if we can recognize how showing up is honoring their memory, we can begin to heal.
Join me as we remember our babies, share our stories and our resources, and hold space for each other as we walk this road together.  Sending you all light and love.
Connect with Me
E-mail: griefinmotherhood@gmail.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/griefinmotherhood
Instagram @grief.in.motherhood
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@griefinmotherhood
 
Resources
https://forgetmenotbaskets.com/
https://www.instagram.com/givingmeiracles/
https://www.instagram.com/grief.in.motherhood/
https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org/
https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/
 

Episode 3. Healing Through Shared Stories

Hey mama. It’s me, Kaitlin. Today I am joined by my friend and fellow loss mama, Tina Kittle.
Tina is graciously sharing her story of navigating the loss of her sweet baby Noah and the complexity of pregnancy after that loss. We can resonate with her journey through loss, learning to have grace with herself and finding hope and faith in it all.
While grieving the loss of our children is not something we want to have in common, it is something that connects us. Grief can often be isolating, but when we come together and share our stories, healing and hope can be found.
Join me as we remember our babies, share our stories and our resources, and hold space for each other as we walk this road together. Sending you all light and love.
Connect with Me
Instagram @grief.in.motherhood
E-mail: griefinmotherhood@gmail.com
Resources
Forget Me Not Baskets - https://forgetmenotbaskets.com/
Giving Meiracles - https://www.instagram.com/givingmeiracles/
Pregnancy After Loss Support - https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org/
Measure The Placenta - https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/
Sufficient Grace Ministries - https://sufficientgraceministries.org/