Ep: 016 Grief in Silence: A Grandparent’s Story of Baby Loss

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses baby loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please take care while listening.In this deeply moving episode, Marie opens up about her experience as a bereaved grandparent following the heart-breaking loss of her granddaughter. With raw honesty and compassion, she reflects on the emotional toll of baby loss and the silence that often surrounds it. Marie also shares how Baby Loss Awareness Week offers a vital space for remembrance and community - shining a light on an unimaginable grief that many feel uncomfortable talking about.The episode explores the broader context of pregnancy and infant loss where the statistics show that approximately 15 in every 100 pregnancies end in miscarriage and around 13 babies die shortly before, during or shortly after birth each day in the UK. These numbers highlight the urgent need for awareness, support and open conversation.If you have resonated with any of the themes in this episode Subscribe, Review and Share. Tag UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® whenever you post on social media so we can continue to share the love.Follow UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.unfunk-yoursoul.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® ⁠ founded by Marie Shaw, a well-being practitioner, X-HAIL® Instructor and NLP Coach in training. UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® is more than a wellness brand - it’s a movement created to help women reconnect with their authentic selves and reclaim joy, especially during midlife transitions. It’s rooted in holistic mind-body practices and designed to support emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation in Staffordshire, UK.Find our next event hereYou can follow Marie's personal journey to becoming her authentic true self by reading and subscribing to ⁠⁠Growing with Grace. ⁠⁠Where she reflects on life's lessons, blessings and the seasons of change as she enters her unapologetic AF ERA.If you would like to show your support for the Podcast andMarie’s work buy a virtual vegan pizza at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help to support Marie, so she can continue creating more content for you. DISCLAIMER: the content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of this podcast. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional if you are experiencing difficulties with mental health.