Ep.31 On Mother's Day and Forever with Gia Mariam Hasan

In honor of Mother's Day this episode celebrates the beauty of motherhood in all its forms. It also honors those moms who have left this earth, and those of us who revere and cherish them. Gia lost her mom only a few months prior to this recording, and my own precious mom battled Alzheimer's from 2004 to 2012.  If you have a mom, if you have a child, if you nurture and love a child, we celebrate you!My guest today is my dear friend of nineteen years, Gia Mariam Hasan. Mariam is an integrative wellness coach, facilitator, and clinical and functional nutritionist. She is a trained mindfulness meditation teacher and stress and resilience coach. She was born in the UK and later lived and worked in the Middle East as a reporter and in refugee camps.I met Gia when she joined Mamistad in 2007. We were instantly connected. Gia was like a missing piece in my life's puzzle. She was (and still is) beautiful and wise beyond her years.  I know now that her mom plays a huge role in that.Over the years, we lost touch for a while, though she always remained an inspiration for me. Gia and I recently reconnected when I learned that her precious mother, Selma, had passed away last December. My heart broke for her. I remember how connected she's always been to her mother. I reached out and we picked up where we left off. This time though, we're both navigating motherhood without the earthly guidance of our incredible mothers. After an eight-year journey with Alzheimer's my own mom defeated it and departed this earth in 2012.I asked Gia to join me for this special episode to honor her mom, as I honor mine. I knew she would bring her usual grace, beauty and love to the discussion, and she did not disappoint.  Visit us at ⁠Mamistad.com⁠ for more info about Mamistad and to learn more about Mamistad groups! As always, if you're a new mom, even if it's not with Mamistad, please find your MAMA TRIBE.Visit ⁠MOM CHAT WITH MAMISTAD⁠ to:Share your episode ideaSee a list of all episodesSee the episodes that make up our "The Stuff No One Tells You" collection!Thank you - YOU are appreciated! Take care of each other. Mamistad,Cynthia~Women are incredible, Moms are limitless, and a Sisterhood of Moms is a force of nature.Information on this podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical care, to diagnose medical conditions, or to prescribe treatment for any specific health condition. We encourage anyone to seek help from a qualified medical professional where issues deem it necessary. No liability is assumed.