Episode 50 - My Miscarriage Experience
from The Inner Rhythms Podcast Hosted by Iris Josephina
🐚 Content Warning: This episode contains a detailed discussion of pregnancy loss and miscarriage, which may be triggering for some listeners. Topics covered My personal experience with pregnancy loss during a pilgrimage in Malta Why I feel pregnancy loss needs to be spoken about more openly in society The emotional aftermath, including identity crisis, grief, and body changes How this experience has transformed my perspective on fertility and motherhood The practical ways I've been supporting myself through the healing process How this experience has informed and deepened my professional work The importance of community support during pregnancy loss About my experience Unlike previous pregnancy losses in my life, this one happened at a time when I was ready and excited to become a mother, with a partner I deeply love and trust. The loss occurred unexpectedly during a pilgrimage I was hosting in Malta, where I first discovered I was bleeding while at an ancient temple. The experience has transformed me in profound ways, leaving me in what feels like a liminal identity space - no longer who I was before, but not yet the mother I was becoming. I've experienced a complex mix of emotions: grief for the loss, love for the soul that was briefly with me, gratitude for the insights received, fear about future pregnancies, and confusion about who I am now. I share this story in detail because pregnancy loss is still treated as taboo, leaving many to suffer in isolation. This experience should be honored as a significant rite of passage, deserving of community support and recognition. Upcoming resources Preconception course for both female and male bodies Masterclass on charting your cycle Masterclass on improving stress resilience Masterclass on maintaining a healthy cycle Masterclass on detoxification processes for hormone health About the Host I’m Iris Josephina—functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones and more. Let’s stay connected: 📸 Instagram: @cycleseeds 📧 Join my newsletter: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 💻 Visit the Cycle Seeds website: https://www.cycleseeds.com/ 📝 Check out the blog: https://www.cycleseeds.com/blog 🎓 Holistic Hormone & Cycle Coaching Certification Training: https://www.cycleseeds.com/hhcc-training-2025-selfstudy-vip 📚Join my courses: https://www.cycleseeds.com/courses-masterclasses
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🐚 Content Warning: This episode contains a detailed discussion of pregnancy loss and miscarriage, which may be triggering for some listeners. Topics covered My personal experience with pregnancy loss during a pilgrimage in MaltaWhy I feel pregnancy loss needs to be spoken about more openly in societyThe emotional aftermath, including identity crisis, grief, and body changesHow this experience has transformed my perspective on fertility and motherhoodThe practical ways I've been supporting m...
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- 0:58 Introduction and content warning
- 2:16 Why pregnancy loss needs more open discussion in society
- 3:24 How this pregnancy was different from previous experiences
- 4:25 The special moment of intuitive knowing with my partner
- 5:32 My spiritual connection with the baby during meditation
- 6:56 The moment I discovered I was bleeding at the temple
- 9:10 Managing the crisis while hosting a retreat
- 10:26 Confirming the pregnancy after bleeding began
- 12:19 The hardest part: returning home to emptiness
- 13:37 The feeling of isolation and lack of support
- 14:27 The identity crisis that followed
- 15:22 Rediscovering my changed body
- 17:11 The spiritual gifts received despite the loss
- 18:04 Self-care practices that helped me cope
- 20:09 Acknowledging men's emotional process during pregnancy loss
- 21:03 Movement practices that supported my healing
- 22:42 The importance of hydration during emotional processing
- 25:12 Setting boundaries with communication during grief
- 26:30 Finding escape through reading and entertainment
- 27:45 Physical self-care practices and supplements
- 30:44 How this experience has strengthened my relationship
- 31:55 Turning grief into purpose through new course offerings
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