Grief in Motherhood Podcast

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 (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/

Episode 2. Understanding Grief in Motherhood

Hey mama. It’s me, Kaitlin. I know it has been a while, but I am honored to be back hosting Grief in Motherhood.
Grief is a unique journey and every road is different. Whatever path you are on, I want to offer you a few words of encouragement. It is ok to grieve and to grieve as deeply as you need. And, even in that place of processing and pain, there is still hope. Joy can and will come again. Grief and Joy aren’t mutually exclusive.
Today, I am updating you on my personal journey and what holding grief and joy looks like for me. Every day, I hold them together, with my boys here on earth and my sweet daughters who have gone before me: Esme, Adelaide and Lanie. I know each story has its own outcome and we can hold those all with hope for the future.
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
Giving Meiracles
Pregnancy After Loss Support
Measure The Placenta

Episode 1: My Grief Journey: An Introduction

Hey mama. My name is Kaitlin. I am glad to meet you and so sorry we have a reason to connect. Welcome to my first episode of Grief in Motherhood.
This podcast is dedicated to creating a safe space for all moms on this grief journey, learning a new way of life on the other side of loss.
Today, I am sharing my journey with you. It is my hope that we, as moms navigating loss, can find community and know we are not alone. It is an honor to introduce you to my children, my boys here on earth and my sweet daughters who have gone before me: Esme, Adelaide and Lanie. This is my story.
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
https://forgetmenotbaskets.com/
https://www.instagram.com/givingmeiracles/
https://pregnancyafterlosssupport.org/
https://www.measuretheplacenta.org/