Lisa K. Boehm - Child Loss & Grief Educator, Bereaved Mother
11 August 2026
15m 47s
92. Exhaustion After Child Loss and Grief & What To Do About It
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Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms | Bereaved Mothers | Losing a Child | Life After Child Loss | Grieving Mother | Hope After Loss | Healing After Child Loss
Exhaustion After Child Loss: Why You're So Exhausted All the Time
If you've lost a child and find yourself feeling exhausted all the time, this episode is for you. Whether you're newly bereaved or years into your grief journey, overwhelming fatigue after child loss is incredibly common, but rarely talked about. In this episode, Certified Grief Educator and bereaved mom Lisa Boehm explains the science behind grief exhaustion, why grief fatigue is so much more than simply being tired, and how the trauma of losing a child affects your brain, body, nervous system, and energy levels.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why exhaustion after child loss is a normal response to profound grief
- Why everyday tasks can feel overwhelming while you're carrying the invisible weight of grief.
- Three simple, compassionate strategies to protect your energy and support your healing without adding more pressure.
- How to replace guilt and self-judgment with understanding, self-compassion, and realistic expectations as you navigate life after losing your child.
Resources & Links Mentioned
đź“– Journey to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss: https://griefsupportformoms.com/book
🤍 Angel Moms Community: https://griefsupportformoms.com/community
Website: https://griefsupportformoms.com