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happy after miscarriage
by Amy Watson
If you've ever asked yourself, "Will I be happy again?" after miscarriage, stillbirth, tfmr or any kind of baby loss...you're in the right place!The answer is a resounding "YES!"Your next question is going to be, "How?"Don't worry, I've got you.Each episode you will learn one more thing to help you find your sparkle again.You'll also start to believe that happiness is possible for you.Amy is a loss mom of two, with six living children and a whole lot to say about grief!Join our Community of loss parents looking for their happy!https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyaftermiscarriage/
Episodes
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196 Why You're Stuck and How to Fix it
If you're tired of feeling stuck in your grief or in your life, this is the episode for you. After a miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of baby loss, it can feel like you're standing still while the world turns around you. You still have goals and dreams but they can feel impossible to achieve....
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195 How to find the right support
Everyone says "it takes a village to raise a child," but what about the village to support you after a devastating loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of baby loss? Sometimes it can feel difficult to find people who really get it and can help you feel less alone. In today's episode I...
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194 - Adjusting to Big Changes
Lately I've noticed that when you go through a big change, your brain has a hard time adjusting. It still wants things to run the way they used to. This can lead to your inner critic getting really loud! In today's episode, I'm going to tell you why this happens and how to fix it so you can stop...
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191-Wrapped in Light
Click here to Join 'Wrapped in Light' This October Welcome to the Smooth Stones podcast. I'm Amy Watson, a life after baby loss coach, and I am thrilled to bring you an exciting announcement. In this episode, I share the details of 'Wrapped in Light,' a 31-day support community for loss mamas...
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190 How to Celebrate Yourself
Today, I'm excited to talk about a crucial yet often overlooked topic: celebrating yourself. Inspired by my own birthday celebration, this episode dives deep into understanding how to honor and appreciate yourself through milestones big and small, especially after experiencing baby loss,...
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189 How to Check in with Yourself
In episode 189 of the Smooth Stones Podcast, I share a powerful tool that I regularly use with my clients - the check-in. I'll guide you on how to perform your own daily or weekly check-ins to assess both your physical and emotional well-being. This involves scanning your body, evaluating your...
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188 It Does Get Better
Today's Episode is a fiery one where I hold nothing back. A grief hot take if you will. We explore the deeply personal journey through grief and the belief that healing is possible. I share my personal story of baby loss, including the hurdles faced during the mourning period, and offer a...
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187 Three Ways to Stop Overreacting
In today's episode, I delve into three powerful strategies to help you stop overreacting, especially during times of grief. We'll explore understanding defensiveness, getting to know your grief, and recognizing that it's often not about you. These insights aim to provide practical steps to manage...
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How do I give Back to Honor My Baby?
In today's episode, I dive into how you can give back in honor of your baby and discuss the upcoming Embracing Mother's Day Challenge. I provide tips on how to give back and honor your baby, focusing on keeping it simple, listening to your heart, networking, and being unique. Whether you want to...
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185 Validating Yourself
In today's episode we"re going to dive deep into the topic of self-validation, offering practical tips on how to better understand and accept your emotions. From increasing your emotional vocabulary to letting yourself be human, I discuss the importance of not judging your feelings and learning…
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How Do I Trust Myself Again? Ep. 184
In this episode I reflect on my journey of rebuilding self-trust following the loss of my daughter Lauren, who would have turned 12 today. I share personal stories about the grief milestones I've encountered and how embracing these experiences has helped me grow stronger. I talk about engaging in...
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How Do I Keep Going? Ep 183
In this episode, I talk about how life has been really busy, but I'm excited to be back with new content. Today, I'm sharing 10 ways to keep going despite dealing with grief, particularly related to miscarriage, stillbirth, and other forms of loss. We discuss the importance of just getting…
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182 Coaching During Recurrent Loss with Summer
In this heartfelt episode, Amy sits down with her client, Summer, to discuss the profound journey they've shared through multiple miscarriages. Summer reflects on her experiences of loss, the lessons she learned from her three angel babies, and the impact of her recurrent miscarriages on her...
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181 Secondhand Pregnancy after loss
Secondhand Anxiety: Navigating Others' Pregnancies After Loss In this heartfelt podcast episode, Amy delves into the complexities of caring deeply for someone who is pregnant, especially when one has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or losses themselves. Through personal anecdotes about her...
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180 Rooting for the Underdog
It's easy to feel like you're fighting your way up from the bottom when you've been knocked down or you're feeling weak. That's when you need to tap into the grit that only an underdog can bring. Today's episode dives into how you can keep fighting when the odds are against you. You don't want to...
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179 Blaming Yourself for Blaming Yourself
After a miscarriage, stillbirth or the loss of a baby in any way, it's really easy to blame ourselves. But you know you shouldn't. In comes blaming yourself for blaming yourself. You judge how you're doing. You critique your healing process. You feel stuck. Don't worry, I've got you. Today we're...
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178 What the heck do I do with PAIL Awareness Month?
It's October...now what? This month is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and each one of us acknowledges it differently. In today's eisode I'm breaking down what this month is all about, what options are available, and the top 10 questions I see people struggling to answer when it comes…
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177 How long does it take to forgive yourself?
When you're struggling with blame and guilt you want to know: will it ever end? When? It's like you're on a long hike where you don't know how far it is to the top. Well, today I'm helping you answer this question by sharing my two VERY different experiences of blaming myself after my babies…
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176 How to ease back in
When you've taken a break because of grief, burnout or just because you needed to, at some point you might start thinking about easing back in to things you did before. It can feel paralyzing though! What if you can't handle it? What if you just get burned out again? Never fear, Amy is here. I'm...
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175 Making Quick Decisions
Making quick decisions will change your life in so many ways. No more feeling stuck. In today's episode get the exact reasons you're not making decisions and how to start making them much faster so you can get on with what's most important. Babyloss, miscarriage and stillbirth aren't a life...
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174 Babyloss Money Blocks
Do you find yourself worrying about money way more than you used to? It seems like you can't have a conversation, turn on the news, or get on the Internet without hearing about the state of the economy. Today I want to talk about money but not in a way you've heard before. We're diving into...
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173 Letting Emotions Flow
This week I was able to help some amazing ladies in some free Mother's Day coaching sessions. What seemed to be a theme was that there were a lot of emotions being bottled up and pushed aside. So many times we think in order to be strong and show up in our jobs, out families, etc we can't allow…
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172 Pregnancy After Loss: Changing "If" to "When"
When you're pregnant after a miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss, it can be hard to wrap your head around this baby staying permanently. You know too much. You've heard too many stories. But not being able to believe in a future where you get to enjoy your baby can be really…
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171 Procrastination
We all procrastinate, but why? And how much is too much? We put off until tomorrow what we know we should do today and end up frantically winging it at the last second. We know this isn't the best life strategy but we do it over and over again. In today's episode we're answering all these…
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170 Dancing in the Rain
You know that old saying that was everywhere in the early 2000s? "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain." I was thinking about this as we also are in April, and that other saying, "April showers bring May flowers." So let's talk about what this...
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169 Lessons from Grief Conference
In March, I was able to attend the BYU Life after Loss Conference and it was so good. I took lots of notes and I'm going to break down two days full of speeches into bite sized lessons just for you. Life after miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss can feel lonely, and isolating. But there are so…
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168 Deep Cleaning
Do you know why Spring Cleaning exists? Because after a cold winter of burning wood or coal in the house, people loved to finally open the windows, let in the fresh air, and scrub off the grime that had built up. It's so satisfying to make your home shine again. There's an energy that comes with...
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167 Following your Heart
We spend a lot of time in our heads, and we can often feel like our heart and our heads don't want the same things. In today's episode I'm showing you how leaning in to listening to your heart will help you make better decisions. Not sure how to do that? Don't worry, I'm going to share my secret…
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166 Numbing
Feeling numb is a natural reaction to grief, but it can end up being something we do way too much. In today's episode I'm sharing why we numb and how to bust out of the cycle so you can feel all the parts of being you. If you've noticed you're using your phone, food, alcohol, or even "good"…
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165 Loving Your Past Self (Who Didn't Know)
It's easy to look back and judge ourselves for things we've done in the past. We wonder why we chose what we did, why we did what we did, and think about what our life would be like if we'd done something differently. Wishing we could change the past is normal, but it doesn't help us move…
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164 Taking a Leap
Something that happens after we've experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or the loss of our baby in any way is that we tend to be afraid to take risks. We don't want to put ourselves out there and get hurt again. Things that used to be easy and fun seem harder. In today's episode, I'm sharing how…
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163 When You can't See any Miracles
There are times when everything seems to be working against you. The sky is dark and the waves are hitting hard. Whether it's your grief from miscarriage, stillbirth, babyloss or other struggles that come with being a human, it can be hard to hold on when it all seems bleak. In today's episode…
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162 A God of Miracles
Do you believe in miracles? Have you seen one in your life? Today I'm talking about how our beliefs about miracles and where they come from can affect how we feel every day. This is an episode for people of all faiths and none at all. We all have questions after miscarriage, stillbirth or baby...
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161 Do It Scared - Do It Safe
Part of being a human is being scared. It's what kept us alive historically because we are not the top of the food chain. But these days when there are fewer saber-toothed tigers, we still feel a lot of fear. All this fear holds us back from living the life we truly want. After losing your baby…
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160 What Date Should I Celebrate?
When birth and death happen so close together, and often in complicated ways, it can be hard to know what to do. You want to celebrate your baby but you don't want to remember the worst day of your life. You were looking so forward to your due date and having an early loss made everything feel...
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159 Plan to Fall, A Lot
If you have a goal, the key to success is falling on your face, a lot. In today's episode, I'm teaching you why falling and getting back up are so important and how you can learn to make it look effortless. Life is here for us to take hold of. It's a lot more fun when we stop trying to be perfect...
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158 A Different way to Start the New Year
The hustle and bustle of the holidays quickly gives way to a lot of noise about changing who you are. Be smaller, be more organized, make more money...all of it tries to tell you that you'll be happier if you do. But it doesn't feel good and right. In this week's episode I'm sharing a different…
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157 Cleaning Out Your Mental Handbag
You know how sometimes your purse just starts getting really heavy and you're not sure why? When you go to find your phone you have to dig through gum wrappers, a pair of socks (what?) and all those receipts you don't even know why you have? All that clutter slows you down and gives you a…
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156 When you are Sick
'Tis the season to catch some yucky bugs and it can be miserable. No matter what is ailing you, I've got some simple tips to make you feel better in no time, even if you're still up to your sinuses in germs. Amy helps parents living life after miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss....
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155 Guided Relaxation
Sometimes you just need a little help to quiet your mind and relax your body. You do so much every day. You deserve a break. Join me for a guided relaxation that you can do almost anywhere (please not while driving, ha!) that will bring warmth to your heart and give you the boost you need to keep...
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154 Creating Community with Jelissa Umpierre
Have you ever felt alone in your life after miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss? Our guest today couldn't find the support and community she needed, so she created it herself! Her tips will help you find the community you need. Loss mom connection event Novenmber 9, 2023! Sign up HERE...
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153 Downplaying your Grief
Have you ever found yourself in conversation with someone and you're telling them that you're fine when on the inside you are barely holding it together? Why do we do that? You also might not allow yourself to grieve as much once you have a rainbow baby or it's been a while since your…
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152 Finding your Awesome when Life gets Hard with Alison Faulkner
Buckle in because you are going to love the one and only Alison Faulkner! Alison's unique style and incredible energy are contagious. Don't be distracted by the amazing nails and fabulous dance moves..pay attention because this girl's got a ton of depth and life experience to share with us. You...
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151 Lessons from our Babies 2023
Today's special episode features some precious babies who were lost due to miscarriage, stillbirth or other kinds of babyloss. Even though they died, they also lived! They taught us lessons and today I'm sharing listener submissions, reading babies' names and memories. I'm also giving some easy...
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150 Lessons Learned from Autumn
Are you a fan of fall? I am. I love the chill in the air, the colors, the treats and especially the smells. Sometimes fall can also be a difficult time as we pass through another season without our children. Today I'm sharing how the changes we see in autumn can teach us so much especially after...
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149 Being Opinionated
My husband said something that really fired me up this week, so I'm going to talk about it! Are you opinionated? Have you ever been told you are? What subjects get you fired up? In today's episode I'm sharing what was said and what I thought about after the conversation. It's all about how you,...
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148 PAL - High Risk Pregnancy
Pregnancy after miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss is not always easy. You may need to get answers before you even start trying to conceive again and you definitely need to build yourself an amazing support team. For many of us, our past losses, age or other factors put us in the…
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147 What to do When You See a Snake
Have you ever seen something out of the corner of your eye and jumped, only to find out it was completely harmless? This week I thought I saw a snake and I'm sharing all about what happened next, and how it applies to life after babyloss. Miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of pregnancy or infant...
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If you've ever asked yourself, "Will I be happy again?" after miscarriage, stillbirth, tfmr or any kind of baby loss...you're in the right place!The answer is a resounding "YES!"Your next question is going to be, "How?"Don't worry, I've got you.Each episode you will learn one more thing to help you find your sparkle again.You'll also start to believe that happiness is possible for you.Amy is a loss mom of two, with six living children and a whole lot to say about grief!Join our Community of loss parents looking for their happy!https://www.facebook.com/groups/happyaftermiscarriage/
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If you've ever asked yourself, "Will I be happy again?" after miscarriage, stillbirth, tfmr or any kind of baby loss...you're in the right place!The answer is a resounding "YES!"Your next question is going to be, "How?"Don't worry, I've got you.Each episode you will learn one more thing to help you...
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