Heather Sachs: When Grief and PTSD Coexist.

At the end of 2023, I knew I wanted to start a podcast to talk all things Grief, Joy and our shared human experiences and I also knew that I wanted Heather to be my first guest. As life would have it, she was meant to be on the show now, instead.I first met Heather and her husband, Cord, twelve years ago when I was their Childbirth Doula for the birth of their sixth child, Gideon.Please laugh with us as we open the podcast with his birth story, a birth I will never forget!The strength of this woman is clear, as is her genuine transparency as she recounts the event that changed her family’s life nearly five years ago—when that same sweet boy survived a terrifying brain injury after a fall from a bunk bed during a family vacation.She shares, vulnerably, what she’s learned about grief and also discusses the “party favor no one wants: PTSD.” She offers invaluable insights on navigating the daily struggle to find a sense of peace and a regulated nervous system when your past experience leaves you on high alert, indefinitely.One of my favorite things about Heather is her willingness to talk about how her Faith has been impacted by outcomes she was told she “should” be happy for, what its like to feel guilt for things you can’t go back and change, and why it’s important to allow all the big feelings to be felt.If you're seeking a conversation that can uplift your weary heart and soothe your overwhelmed nervous system while navigating difficult times, press play and dive right in with us.Thank you for being here!~RachelFind Heather on Instagram here.