S2 Ep. 15 Motherhood After Loss: Love That Lives Through Us

Motherhood doesn't begin or end in the moments we live.  It begins in the moments that break us open. In this closing WTF? Midlife episode of Season 2, Chrissie and Marva share their experiences of becoming mothers through loss.  Marva's firstborn daughter, Asia, passed just before delivery.  Chrissie's firstborn son, Jack, died from SIDS at six months old.  Two different stories, one shared truth: love doesn't disappear.  It changes form, reshapes identity, and continues moving through the mothers left behind. This conversation explores how losing a child transforms the emotional body, influences future pregnancies, affects parenting, and becomes an imprint we learn to honor.  This episode is a remembrance, a tribute, and a space for mothers who carry grief as part of their motherhood. You'll Learn: How child loss changes the emotional landscape of motherhood Why grief integrates instead of resolving How fear and anxiety imprint on future pregnancies Parenting from remembrance instead of hypervigilance The spiritual and emotional shifts that follow unimaginable loss How to honor a child through the life you build today Key Takeaways: Motherhood is shaped not only by what we lived, but by what broke us open. Love does not end when a child dies.  It changes form Grief becomes part of who we are.  It reshapes us rather than resolving. Remembering is a form of healing. Our children live through how we love and show up today. Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction:  Motherhood and Loss 02:49 — Personal Stories of Grief 04:37 — Coping with Loss 07:23 — The Impact on Relationships 10:41 — Finding Purpose and Healing 13:37 — Parenting After Loss 17:16 — The Journey of Grief and Support 38:29 — Healing Through Motherhood 39:03 — Navigating Pregnancy Fears 39:28 — The Impact of Anxiety on Children 40:03 — Coping with Loss and Guilt 42:44 — Finding Comfort in Spiritual Beliefs 43:52 — Honoring the Memory of Lost Children 44:48 — The Emotional Journey of Parenting After Loss 58:59 — The Role of Supportive Partners 1:01:10 — Advice for Grieving Mothers 1:03:46 — The Positive Imprints of Loss 1:14:16 — Final Reflections and Closing Thoughts   Subscribe for exclusive reflections and early access: https://whoareyounow.substack.com Instagram: @whoareyounowpodcast Behind the scenes: @chrissiecorner YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhoAreYouNowPodcast Podcast hub: https://whoareyounowpodcast.com Hosted by Chrissie Morgan — Physical Therapist, Master Life Coach, and creator of the Body Awareness Method, a framework for reconnecting with your four bodies: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.