Grief & Child Loss Support for Moms | Coping with & Surviving the Loss of a Child | Hope & Healing for Grieving Moms | Death of a Child | Moving Forward After Child Loss | Bereaved Mothers

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Podcast by Lisa K. Boehm

Grief & Child Loss Support for Moms | Coping with & Surviving the Loss of a Child | Hope & Healing for Grieving Moms | Death of a Child | Moving Forward After Child Loss | Bereaved Mothers

The Grief & Child Loss Support podcast offers grief support, hope, and healing for bereaved mothers navigating life after the loss of a child. Hosted by Lisa K. Boehm, a grief educator, author, mentor, and bereaved mom, this podcast offers heartfelt support, practical tools, and expert guidance to help you carry your grief and find meaning as you move forward. With hope, guidance, and connection at its core, this podcast was created to support you on your grief journey. Through personal stories, guest interviews, and insights from grief experts, you’ll discover ways to find peace, honour your child's legacy, and rebuild your life after loss. Lisa draws on her personal experience as a bereaved mom and the knowledge gained from her training with David Kessler to provide practical advice and emotional support. If you find yourself asking these questions, this podcast is for you: * Will I ever feel normal again? * How can I go on without my child? * Is my grief normal? * Will I ever stop feeling this pain? * How do I help my other children cope with the loss? * How should I handle people who don't understand my grief? * How do I survive the milestones without my child? * Am I betraying my child by finding joy or happiness again? Subscribe to the Grief & Child Loss Support podcast for ongoing encouragement, hope, and connection as you navigate the complex road of child loss. Subscribe to the Comfort Connection newsletter to get weekly tips, book recommendations, and other grief resources --> https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Comfort
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Latest episodes

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01 July 2025

34. Child Loss and Grief Brain: 7 Ways to Gently Navigate It

Ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Can’t remember simple words, faces, or how to cook dinner? You’re not losing it — you’re living with something called grief brain. In this episode, I’m sharing what grief brain really is, why it happens, and how your mind is responding to the trauma of losing your child. I’ll tell you a few personal stories (including the time I forgot how to cook anything but plain chicken) and normalize the fog, forgetfulness, and confusion so many bereaved moms experience.

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24 June 2025

33. Grief Triggers After Child Loss: What They Are and How to Cope

In this heartfelt episode of the Grief and Child Loss Podcast, host Lisa Boehm provides support and validation for grieving mothers dealing with unexpected grief triggers. She discusses the nature of these triggers, suggesting practical coping strategies such as intentional breathing, creating soothing statements, and moving physically to alleviate their impact. Emphasizing the importance of acknowledging triggers without self-judgment, Lisa encourages mothers to find grounding through sensory experiences and to seek support from safe individuals or grief counselors, ultimately stressing that grief is a spiral path leading to greater strength and understanding.

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17 June 2025

32. Balancing Grief and Work After Child Loss: 7 Gentle Strategies

Struggling to focus at work after losing your child? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt Ask Me Anything episode, I answer a listener’s question about returning to work while grieving—and share gentle, practical strategies to help you cope with brain fog, overwhelm, and difficult conversations at the office. If you’re trying to show up while your heart is still healing, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and support.

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10 June 2025

31. Father’s Day Grief: A Dad’s Journey After Child Loss with Chris Coulter

In this emotional conversation, Chris Coulter shares what it’s like to grieve as a father after losing his 14-year-old daughter Maddie to suicide. He opens up about the silent struggle many dads face, the pressure to stay strong, and how he’s finding purpose through his pain. This episode offers grieving moms a rare and compassionate look into a father’s heart.

Key Takeaways:

  • 💔 Why Dads Grieve Differently: Chris explains how men are often taught to hide emotions, making their grief less visible but just as deep.
  • 🧍‍♂️ The Pressure to Be Strong: He shares how societal expectations made it harder to express his sorrow and ask for support.
  • 🎧 What He Wishes Moms Knew: Chris offers honest insight into what fathers need during grief, even when they don’t say it out loud.
  • 🧠 The Importance of Emotional Awareness: He reflects on how unspoken emotions impacted his family and how he's working to break that cycle.
  • 🌱 Hope Through Honouring Maddie: Chris talks about keeping her memory alive and using his story to help others heal.

Find Chris here.

Links & Resources:

💞 Join the Angel Moms Community HERE

📸 Follow me on Instagram

📖 Read my book

🌐 Visit my website

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03 June 2025

30. How to Support a Grieving Mom After Child Loss

This episode of the Grief and Child Loss Podcast provides practical advice for those supporting grieving parents. Host Lisa Boehm encourages active support rather than passive offers, highlighting the comfort found in shared memories, small gestures, and simply being present. Lisa stresses the harm in well-meaning yet dismissive phrases and suggests alternatives to communicate empathy and compassion. The episode fosters understanding and encourages listeners to track important dates, maintain communication, and approach each situation with patience and sensitivity, thereby building stronger, more supportive connections with those navigating the challenging journey of grief.

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27 May 2025

29. Grief & Child Loss: 7 Ways to Honour Your Child on Their Birthday

Birthdays after loss can feel like a pressure cooker—grief, love, and longing all wrapped into one overwhelming day. In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing how I navigate my daughter Katie’s birthday and offering ideas that might help you too. If the thought of your child’s upcoming birthday feels too heavy to hold, this episode is for you. Here’s what you’ll take away: -Gentle, meaningful ways to honor your child’s birthday without added pressure -How small rituals can bring comfort and connection -The power of kindness, remembrance, and even stillness on hard days -Permission to do what feels right for you—no expectations, no guilt

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