A Soulful Sorrow

LoLo Paz: Perinatal Loss Nurse & Mentor

A Soulful Sorrow with LoLo Paz: Perinatal Loss Nurse & Mentor is a sacred space to explore grief in all its forms—personal, collective, and the profound sorrow of pregnancy and infant loss. Some episodes are raw, honest conversations; others offer somatic practices, holistic guidance, and tools to support healing. Together, we gather heart to heart to illuminate sorrow, honor its depths, and reclaim wholeness. This podcast is for anyone navigating life’s hard and holy seasons—inviting reflection, encouragement, and connection along the journey.

  1. Sep 15

    Ritual as Reclamation

    This episode explores the vital role of ritual and reverence in healing from perinatal loss. LoLo shares insights on how creating sacred ceremonies can honor grief, foster community, and support emotional healing. key topics The importance of ritual and reverence in healing from perinatal lossHow cultural perceptions of ritual influence griefPractical elements of creating a ceremonial spaceThe significance of community and shared mourningHealing through tangible, somatic rituals Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ritual and Reverence in Perinatal Loss 02:25 Everyday Rituals and Their Significance 06:11 Why Reclaiming Rituals Is Essential for Healing 07:37 How Ritual Creates Connection and Honors the Lost Soul 08:36 The Power of Tangible Rituals for Intangible Loss 09:02 Permission to Create Personal Ceremonies 10:33 Cultural Traditions of Mourning and Rituals 11:17 The Deep Healing Power of Community Rituals 12:37 Healing Through Collective Witness and Ritual 13:01 Elements of DIY Ceremonial Creation 13:43 Creating Ambiance and Setting Intentions 15:00 Incorporating Words, Stories, and Prayer 16:25 Allowing Space for Mourning and Connection 17:06 Supporting Ritual Creation and Facilitation 17:57 Somatic Elements in Rituals for Healing 18:50 Healing Power of Tangible, Hands-On Rituals 19:15 Introducing Sacred Womb: A Healing Journey 20:14 The Four-Week Sacred Womb Program 21:36 The Importance of Gentle, Personalized Rituals 22:06 Encouragement and Support for Grief Rituals A Soulful Sorrow Links: Sacred Womb Info & EnrollmentA Soulful Sorrow Community & Holistic Healing Course Free Resources & Guides Pregnancy Loss Mentorship Loss Literacy: Trauma Informed Perinatal Loss Training A Soulful Sorrow Online Shop Upcoming Events Connect with Us: A Soulful Sorrow Instagram A Soulful Sorrow Facebook Email: lolo@asoulfulsorrow.com Podcast Guest Application

  2. Jul 17

    Spiritual & Emotional Energetics of Loss: Mind, Body & Soul Series- Part 3: The Soul

    This episode explores the profound spiritual and emotional impacts of pregnancy and infant loss, focusing on how loss transforms our soul, identity, and relationship with the unborn. It offers insights into healing practices, the ongoing bonds we maintain with our babies, and the importance of gentle self-compassion through grief. The concept of matrescence explains how pregnancy loss accelerates the evolution of a woman’s identity into motherhood, often felt on a soul level.Loss deeply shakes foundational beliefs about safety and trust, confronting us with questions about meaning, divine will, and our place in the universe.The importance of surrender and cultivating soul-level trust through practices like rituals, community, and nature walks for healing.The ongoing sacred relationship with the baby, emphasizing naming, creating memorials, and recognizing signs or synchronicities as ways to foster connection.Loss acts as a spiritual flashlight—illuminating hidden truths, unresolved wounds, and secondary losses that ripple outward beyond the primary grief.Building understanding around soul plan theory—that each soul has a mission and limited time on earth—can offer comfort and perspective.The significance of nurturing the soul with practices like meditation, prayer, breathwork, gardening, and expressive arts to deepen healing.The importance of community in normalizing grief conversations and sharing collective witnessing, which accelerates understanding and acceptance.Recognizing that profound changes in identity and beliefs are natural after loss, guiding us to meet ourselves anew and embrace transformation.Practical rituals like lighting candles, writing letters, honoring anniversaries, and signs from the universe, which help integrate grief and keep the connection alive.The episode concludes with a guided reflection to foster awareness of signs and deepen connection with the soul of the lost baby, emphasizing that love and hope endure beyond physical presence. Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the spiritual and emotional impact of loss00:30 - The identity shift: matrescence and soul transformation01:51 - How loss shakes foundational beliefs and trust03:24 - The concept of soul wounds and secondary losses04:35 - Reconnecting with the ongoing relationship with your baby05:50 - The science behind spiritual connections and signs from the universe07:00 - How to nurture the soul through rituals and expressive practices08:28 - Personal faith journeys and universal spiritual questions10:12 - Understanding soul plan and mission of each child11:23 - Loss as an invitation for deep awareness and reflection12:22 - Connecting with signs, symbols, and ongoing bonds13:32 - Practical ways to honor and memorialize your baby14:32 - The importance of integrating grief through rituals and signs16:55 - Nourishing the soul with nature, art, meditation, and community19:23 - The fluid, moment-to-moment nature of grief processing20:20 - Guided reflection to acknowledge signs and foster ongoing connection24:37 - Final encouragement: loss changes your story, but love persists A Soulful Sorrow Links: A Soulful Sorrow Community & Holistic Healing Course Free Resources & Guides Pregnancy Loss Mentorship Loss Literacy: Trauma Informed Perinatal Loss Training A Soulful Sorrow Online Shop Upcoming Events Connect with Us: A Soulful Sorrow Instagram A Soulful Sorrow Facebook Email: lolo@asoulfulsorrow.com Podcast Guest Application

  3. May 21

    Spiritual & Emotional Energetics of Loss: Mind, Body, and Soul Series - Part 1: The Mind

    Understanding the Spiritual Energetics of Loss: Mind, Body, and Soul Series - Part 1: The Mind Discover the profound ways perinatal loss impacts our mind, body, and soul in this three-part series. In this inaugural episode, we focus on the mental and emotional landscape women navigate after loss, from shame and blame to identity shifts, and how these experiences transform our perception of ourselves and the world. Resources Mentioned: Smell of Rain on Dust by Martin Prechtel Emotional Frequency Chart Our Guided Healing Journal The Collective: Holistic Healing (Mind Module) Go Deeper: A Soulful Sorrow Community & Holistic Healing Course Free Resources & Guides Pregnancy Loss Mentorship Loss Literacy: Trauma Informed Perinatal Loss Training A Soulful Sorrow Online Shop Upcoming Events Connect with Us: A Soulful Sorrow Instagram A Soulful Sorrow Facebook Email: lolo@asoulfulsorrow.com Podcast Guest Application Main Topics Covered: The societal tendency to medicalize loss and the need for holistic validationEmotional spectrum experienced during pregnancy and loss, from joy to griefThe concept of timeline splits and disorientation during lossScientific exploration of emotional frequency and its role in griefThe internalization of shame, blame, and identity shifts post-lossThe phenomenon of mattress sense as a transformational initiationPersonal stories and encouragement for patience and self-compassion during griefResources for mental and emotional healing, including courses and journalsOver 78% of women experience shame or blame after loss and how it internalizesThe natural instinct of maternal protectiveness and its role in emotional responseThe idea of loss as a timeline split that disorients and shifts identityScientific backing for emotions as measurable frequencies, from shame at the bottom to love at the topThe importance of honoring grief as love’s expression and a transformational journeyThe notion of grief as an initiator that can redefine your values, boundaries, and self-perceptionThe upcoming exploration of the physical and energetic body in the next episodeSupport options including a holistic healing community and a guided journal Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the series: Exploring the spiritual energetics of loss 02:19 - The internalization of shame and self-blame in women after loss 03:48 - The natural maternal instinct and responsibility feelings 05:12 - Spectrum of emotions in pregnancy and loss—joy to grief 07:06 - Timeline splits and identity shifts during loss 08:57 - The trauma response and disassociation in grief 10:11 - Scientific insights: Emotions as measurable frequencies 11:34 - The significance of emotion as energy in motion 12:58 - Unique healing arcs and the process of grief 13:54 - Loss as a transformational initiation into matresence 15:14 - Grief as a companion and a luminous guide 16:14 - The concept of mattress sense and identity evolution 17:34 - Meeting yourself in the aftermath of loss and identity shifts 19:03 - Loss as an awakening: New values and boundaries 21:49 - The role of grief in honoring love and fostering self-compassion 22:19 - Resources for mental and emotional healing: courses, journals, community support Note: This episode is part of a larger conversation on grief and transformation, with upcoming episodes diving into the physical body and the soul aspect of loss.

  4. 12/23/2024

    S1E10| The Wisdom of Winter: Letting Go & Calling In

    In this final episode of season one, we reflect on the wisdom of winter, emphasizing the importance of letting go and welcoming new dreams. LoLo discusses the cyclical nature of seasons and how they relate to personal growth and spiritual reflection. We talk all about the invitation of Winter Solstice & how we can ease into slowness as nature does. The episode encourages listeners to embrace solitude, recharge, and prepare for the upcoming year. Lauren also shares information about seasonal programs designed to help individuals connect with the rhythms of winter. Chapters 00:00 Reflecting on the Year and Winter's Wisdom 03:27 The Dual Nature of Winter: Letting Go and Calling In 06:21 Embracing Solitude and Cultivating Dreams for the Future Journal Prompts: What are you being called to let go of this winter season? What are you calling in, dreaming & hoping for this winter? What cues does your body give you when you move too quickly or burnout? How can you heed to & listen to this wisdom? Where have I given energy to "bigger, better, more" narrative? What resistance do I have about slowing down? Unpack this. Download the Winter SOUL-stice Program here for $11 by using promo code WINTER50 for 50% off: https://buy.stripe.com/5kAcQh8HE2AqdOwaER Links: LoLo's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lolo_paz/⁠⁠⁠⁠ All Seasons Soul Care Landing Page: ⁠⁠https://allseasonssoulcare.myflodesk.com/allseasons⁠⁠ Liked this Episode? You'll LOVE LoLo's FREE 5 Day Rewilding Guide! Download it here: ⁠⁠https://allseasonssoulcare.myflodesk.com/35ee5242-ea94-4bfb-9a67-452234c9be1c⁠⁠ A Soulful Sorrow: Pregnancy Loss Support: ⁠⁠https://www.asoulfulsorrow.com/⁠⁠

  5. 12/09/2024

    S1E9| Rest as Revolution: Reclaiming Our Presence & Creativity with Justin McRoberts

    In this engaging conversation, LoLo Paz interviews Justin McRoberts, a multifaceted artist, coach, and author. They explore Justin's journey through various creative expressions, the significance of rest in personal and professional life, and the importance of embodying faith and spirituality. Justin shares insights on how rest is not merely the absence of work but a vital practice that fosters relationships with oneself, others, and the divine. The discussion also touches on the need for reflection, the challenges of productivity culture, and the beauty of being present in one's life. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:04 The Evolution of Justin's Work 06:52 The Importance of Detachment in Creative Work 09:56 Navigating Disappointment and Learning from Experience 13:00 The Relationship with Rest and Its Evolution 21:52 Debunking Misconceptions About Rest 26:13 The Importance of Rest and Presence 29:12 Reevaluating Life's Priorities 35:03 Embodiment in Faith and Spirituality 40:59 The Intersection of Action and Contemplation 44:05 Rewilding Faith and Embracing Sensitivity Links: LoLo's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lolo_paz/⁠⁠⁠⁠ All Seasons Soul Care Landing Page: ⁠⁠https://allseasonssoulcare.myflodesk.com/allseasons⁠⁠ Liked this Episode? You'll LOVE LoLo's FREE 5 Day Rewilding Guide! Download it here: ⁠⁠https://allseasonssoulcare.myflodesk.com/35ee5242-ea94-4bfb-9a67-452234c9be1c⁠⁠ A Soulful Sorrow: Pregnancy Loss Support: ⁠⁠https://www.asoulfulsorrow.com/⁠⁠ Guest: Justin McRoberts Justin's Website: https://www.justinmcroberts.com/ Justin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinmcroberts Be sure to *FOLLOW the show & write a REVIEW, send me a screenshot of your review & be entered to win a $50 gift card to your favorite local small business! Winner announced on my instagram Dec 10, 2024

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25 Ratings

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A Soulful Sorrow with LoLo Paz: Perinatal Loss Nurse & Mentor is a sacred space to explore grief in all its forms—personal, collective, and the profound sorrow of pregnancy and infant loss. Some episodes are raw, honest conversations; others offer somatic practices, holistic guidance, and tools to support healing. Together, we gather heart to heart to illuminate sorrow, honor its depths, and reclaim wholeness. This podcast is for anyone navigating life’s hard and holy seasons—inviting reflection, encouragement, and connection along the journey.

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