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Ep 107: Beyond October: Why bereaved parents need year-round support - with Sharna

HEY, QUICK THING BEFORE WE START:

If you're listening to this and you've ever thought "I want to support bereaved mothers but I don't know how to turn this calling into something real"—keep reading.

I'm hosting a FREE masterclass on October 22 where I'm pulling back the curtain on how to go from "maybe one day" to "I'm doing this professionally now."

It's called Loss to Purpose, and in 90 minutes I'm showing you:

→ The exact framework I use (and teach worldwide) to support pregnancy loss

→ Why you don't need to be "healed" or "perfect" to start

→ How to design YOUR unique offering while you learn (not 6 months after you finish)

This isn't offered in any other pregnancy loss certification.

Grab your free seat: 

https://www.sharnasouthan.com/loss-to-purpose-masterclass 

Alright, now let's get into today's episode about...

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In this heartfelt solo episode, Sharna opens up about a recent application for the Pregnancy Loss & Trauma informed Practitioner Certification that moved her deeply and sparked an important conversation about purpose, calling, and legacy.

While October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, bereaved families need support all year round—in February, in May on Mother's Day, in November, and on those unmarked due dates. This episode explores why one month of awareness isn't enough and how your experience of loss can become medicine for others.

Sharna addresses a powerful truth: when we say no to ourselves out of fear or financial concerns, we're saying no to our baby's legacy and to all the families whose lives could be transformed by our presence.

Key Topics Discussed

  • Why pregnancy and infant loss support is needed 365 days a year, not just in October
  • The ripple effect of transforming personal loss into professional healing work
  • Understanding that your grief journey can become someone else's roadmap
  • The real cost of saying no to yourself and your calling
  • How to move past financial fears and explore possibilities
  • The difference between awareness and specialized trauma-informed support
  • Your experience as medicine that the world desperately needs

Memorable Quotes

"Your experience of loss has the power to be someone else's lifeline."

"When you say yes to becoming a pregnancy loss practitioner, you're not just saying yes to learning skills. You're saying yes to becoming a conduit for transformation."

"You have empathy that can't be taught in textbooks. You have presence that can't be learned from videos."

"Every day you say no to yourself is another day that families who need you are still waiting."

About Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

October 15th marks the Wave of Light, a global day of remembrance for babies gone too soon. This episode honours all families navigating the profound grief of pregnancy and infant loss while emphasising the need for year-round specialised support.

Resources Mentioned

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Have questions about becoming a certified pregnancy loss practitioner? Send Sharna a DM or fill out the application form linked below.

Disclaimer

The content shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you need further support, please consult your healthcare provider.

Your baby mattered. Your grief is valid. You are not alone.