132. Perinatal Grief in the LGBTQ+ Community with Shira Collings

On this episode of Talking Away The Taboo, Shira Collings joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about... -her personal experience with recurrent pregnancy loss (4 heartbreaking losses) -how navigating grief is hard enough after a loss, as most people don't truly understand what a grieving person needs -the added layers of being part of the queer community, which brings up other ways that people can feel isolated and alone -needing to find supports that are LGBTQ+ affirming and grief knowledgeable (almost a unicorn!) -the guilt and shame they carry (thinking the loss is their fault because of their lifestyle choices) -the judgement they might face from people about family building More about Shira: Shira Collings, MS, NCC, LPC (she/they) is a psychotherapist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She primarily specializes in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image, and is especially passionate about providing LGBTQ+-affirming, neurodiversity-affirming, and fat-affirming eating disorder care. Shira's personal experience with pregnancy loss sparked their passion for supporting those who are struggling to build their families as well. Connect with Shira:  -Send her an email Connect with us: -Check out our Website - Follow us on Instagram and send us a message -Watch our TikToks -Follow us on Facebook -Watch us on YouTube -Connect with us on LinkedIn