13 | Healing My Inner Child for the Baby I Lost

In this powerful episode of Loud About Loss, Becky sits down with Andrea—a grieving mother, boutique founder, and all-around badass behind Kalena Deena Boutique. After the stillbirth of her daughter Kalena in 2020, Andrea found herself in a dark place, feeling unworthy, broken, and unsure how to move forward. But instead of disappearing into her grief, she decided to live intentionally.Today, Andrea shares how becoming Kalena's mom changed everything—from how she copes with trauma, to how she heals her inner child, to the way she chooses what kind of woman she wants to be.🎙 In this episode, we talk about:💛What it feels like to become a mother to a baby born sleeping💛Andrea’s mantra: "If it’s not good enough for Kalena, it’s not good enough for me"💛The role therapy played in reshaping her grief💛Using creativity and humor to survive loss💛Healing generational trauma in honor of a child who isn’t hereWhether you’re deep in grief, healing slowly, or looking for someone who gets it, Andrea's honesty will move you, inspire you, and make you feel a little less alone.🛍️ Explore Andrea’s work at Kalena Deena Boutique: instagram @kalenadeenaboutique💛 Let’s keep the conversation going. Follow along on Instagram @LoudAboutLoss and @ImBeckyHunt for real, raw, and encouraging content throughout the week.📖 Ready for a deeper look into my story? You can read the first chapter of my memoir, Joy Does Return, for free It’s honest, a little awkward, and exactly where my healing began.💬 And if this episode moved you, don’t keep it to yourself—hit that follow button and share it with a friend who needs to hear it. Because no one should grieve alone. 💛