Creating Compassionate Rituals for Pregnancy Loss with death doula, Leah Noel

SHOW NOTES: Episode 49

Hello beautiful souls! On today’s episodes of the What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss podcast, I have Leah Noel on to explore the often-overlooked grief of pregnancy loss. We discuss the societal discomfort with death and share more about the need for better support and validation for those affected. Leah is a death doula and she shares her thoughts on the healing power of compassionate rituals. 

Our conversation revolved around the necessity of creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals going through pregnancy loss. Leah shared her insights on how rituals and ceremonies can serve as a source of comfort and support during the grieving process. I shared about my own traumatic memories associated with my pregnancy loss. There is a true need for compassionate and gentle approaches to support those during this vulnerable time.

This episode was a beautiful episode and I truly hoped it helped you today. I would love to hear what you thought of today’s episode on Instagram: @instituteofhealing_pl. Screenshot the episode, share it there, and tag me or send me a DM and let’s chat more about today’s episode! Much love to you all.

If you want to know more about how you can be the support for others or get support yourself after a loss, fill out the application form for the Pregnancy Loss Practitioner Certification.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED:

  • Importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals experiencing pregnancy loss

  • Need for validation and recognition of grief associated with pregnancy loss

  • Significance of rituals and honoring special dates related to pregnancy loss

  • Societal taboo around the word "death" and the need to normalize conversations about it

  • Lack of validation and support for individuals experiencing pregnancy loss

  • Creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals going through pregnancy loss

  • Significance of acknowledging special dates related to pregnancy loss

  • Lack of available support and education for individuals navigating pregnancy loss

  • Importance of acknowledging and validating the experiences of individuals who have lost a child during pregnancy

  • Role of storytelling and ritual in the grieving process

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MORE ABOUT THE WHAT I WISH I KNEW AFTER PREGNANCY LOSS PODCAST:

Welcome to the What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss Podcast! On this podcast, you will find support and encouragement for pregnancy loss at all stages, whether you were early in your pregnancy or experienced a stillbirth. 

You are safe, seen, and deeply understood here.

Hi, I’m Sharna, I am a loss mum myself and a mum to a beautiful rainbow baby. I am a projector in human design which means I am here to guide you to a new way of being, thinking, or healing. I know what it is like to personally live through the soul shattering experience of pregnancy loss. Out of my healing, I became a Trauma Informed Coach, Self-healing spiral practitioner and a womb light practitioner. I knew that my experience wasn’t the end of my story and I am here to show you that it isn’t the end of yours. You don’t have to ever find meaning in your loss but there is meaning in your life after loss & you deserve to heal.

On this podcast, you will find what I wish I knew before my pregnancy loss, guest experts expanding on important topics, and overall valuable information about pregnancy loss and healing and recovery after.

I would love to connect further with you on my Instagram: @instituteofhealing_pl or @sharnasouthan and you can also find out more information about The Pregnancy Loss Practitioner Certification here: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/healing-through-loss-blueprint.

This podcast is not intended for medical advice. Please seek medical advice from your physician.

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