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Lisa K. Boehm - Child Loss & Grief Educator, Bereaved Mother
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Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms is a mental health and grief support podcast for mothers navigating life after child loss. Hosted by author, bereaved mom, and grief educator Lisa K. Boehm, each episode offers hope, tools, and connection for living with grief and finding your way through motherhood after loss. This is a compassionate podcast for mothers grieving the loss of their child—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the death of a teen or adult child. Here you’ll find a safe and understanding space with gentle guidance, heartfelt encouragement, and real tools to help you survive the unimaginable pain of child loss. Each episode shares practical grief support, honest stories from other grieving mothers, and expert insights to help you cope with overwhelming sadness, navigate grief triggers, and learn how to live with grief while honoring your child’s memory. You’ll find comfort in knowing you are not alone—and hope that life after loss, while forever changed, can still hold meaning, love, and connection. If you’ve ever asked yourself: • Will I ever survive this pain after losing my child? • How do I get through birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays without them? • What does “normal” look like now? • How do I support my surviving children while grieving myself? • How do I navigate motherhood after loss? • How can I keep my child’s memory alive while still moving forward? • Do grieving moms ever heal? • What are some coping strategies for the daily heartbreak of child loss? …you’ll find understanding, answers, and encouragement here. Drawing from her own journey as a bereaved mother and her training with grief expert David Kessler, Lisa blends empathy with practical strategies to help you: • Cope with the death of a baby, child, or teen • Navigate the challenges of motherhood after loss • Find comfort during grief milestones and anniversaries • Honour your child’s legacy while rebuilding your life • Connect with other grieving mothers who truly understand Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, this podcast will walk beside you with compassion, understanding, and support. 💔 You don’t have to walk this road alone. Subscribe to Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms, a podcast for mothers grieving the loss of their child, for weekly encouragement, coping tools, and heartfelt conversations about life after child loss. 💌 Join the Comfort Connection newsletter for grief tips, book recommendations, and gentle resources: https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Comfort

  1. 6D AGO

    69. Rollercoaster Emotions after Child Loss

    This episode is for bereaved mothers who find themselves caught in the emotional tug-of-war of loving their child deeply while aching for their absence. If you’ve ever questioned whether smiling at a memory means you’re healing—or betraying your child—this conversation will meet you right where you are. In this episode, you’ll gain reassurance, perspective shifts, and gentle, practical guidance to help you understand your emotions without judging them. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why love and grief are not opposites—but companions—and what that means for your healingHow to stop policing your emotions and give yourself permission to feel it allWhy missing your child does not mean you’re stuck or failing at griefHow to release guilt around “good days” and moments of peaceA simple practice to help you hold love, pain, and life at the same timeLinks mentioned in this episode:Episode #35: Carrying Grief in One Hand and Joy in the OtherAngel Moms Community If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review so other bereaved moms can find this podcast. And as always—be gentle with yourself, Angel Mom. 🤍

    14 min

  2. FEB 24

    68. Why So Many Grieving Moms Feel Alone After Child Loss

    Losing a child brings a loneliness unlike anything else — one that can exist even in a room full of people. In this episode of Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms, Lisa Boehm speaks openly about the deep isolation that follows child loss and why so many grieving mothers feel unseen and disconnected. Through personal stories and compassionate insight, Lisa explores why grief can feel so lonely, how that loneliness shows up in everyday life, and what can help make it more bearable. If you’ve ever felt invisible, misunderstood, or painfully alone in your grief, this episode is for you. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why child loss creates a unique and profound lonelinessHow grief can change relationships Gentle ways to cope with isolation and emotional heavinessSimple practices that can help you feel less aloneWhy connection matters so deeplyResources MentionedAngel Moms Community – A private, supportive space for bereaved mothers seeking understanding and connection

    15 min

  3. FEB 17

    67. 9 Physical Symptoms of Grief After Child Loss

    Grief isn’t just emotional. It affects every part of your body. If you’re a bereaved mom wondering why you feel exhausted, foggy, sore, anxious, or simply “not yourself,” this episode is for you. We explore the physical side of grief that so many mothers experience but rarely talk about. You’ll learn why your body responds the way it does after loss, what those symptoms really mean, and gentle tools that help you feel safer, calmer, and more supported as you navigate life after losing your child. Key Takeaways:Chest tightness to exhaustion to digestive issues are normal responses to trauma and loss.Grief affects every system of the bodySimple tools to counteract the physical symptoms of griefHow connection and community can be helpfulLinks Mentioned in This Episode🌷 Join The Angel Moms Community

    28 min

  4. FEB 10

    66. Child Loss, Grief & Psychic Mediums with Opie Kreft

    This episode is for grieving mothers and anyone navigating loss who has ever wondered if their loved one is still near. If you’ve felt curious about mediums but unsure what’s real, what to believe, or whether exploring spiritual connection could help or hurt your healing, this conversation is for you. Lisa is joined by Opie Kreft for an open, grounded discussion about connecting beyond the physical world, what happens to our loved ones after they pass, and how spiritual connection can offer comfort, reassurance, and peace—without pressure or fear. You’ll walk away with clarity, validation, and a gentler understanding of how love and connection may continue after loss. Key takeaways from this episode:What a psychic medium actually does and how spiritual connection worksWhat many grieving parents wonder about where their child is now Gentle signs loved ones may use to offer comfort or reassurance How spiritual connection can support healing while honouring griefWhat to expect if you’re curious but nervous about exploring this path Links mentioned in this episode:Opie Kreft’s live event in Regina – February 21Booking an individual reading with Opie ***Use coupon code LISA20 for 20% off readings with Opie

    34 min

  5. FEB 3

    65. Grief & Guilty Feelings after Child Loss

    If you’re a bereaved mom who finds yourself replaying moments, questioning every decision, or carrying the heavy “I should have known” kind of guilt, this episode will meet you right where you are. Today, we’re talking openly about the kind of self-blame that so many grieving mothers quietly carry. If guilt has ever felt like an uninvited companion in your grief, you’ll want to listen all the way through. Key TakeawaysGuilt is a normal trauma response — your brain is trying to make sense of the impossible, not prove you failed.Hindsight creates an illusion of clarity — you didn’t have the information then that you have now.Tools to navigate guilt include naming the feeling, challenging thoughts with facts, using grounding mantras, sharing with safe people, and imagining what your child would truly want for you.Links Mentioned in This Episode👉 Join the Angel Moms Community

    13 min

  6. JAN 27

    64. Writing Through Grief After Child Loss

    If you’re a bereaved mom longing for connection, comfort, or a way to feel closer to your child, this episode is for you. In this deeply personal conversation, I share the letter I wrote to my daughter Katie—one filled with the lessons she’s taught me, how she continues to shape my life, and how love endures long after loss. You’ll hear real stories, honest reflections, and a gentle reminder that your relationship with your child didn’t end… it changed. This episode will help you feel seen, understood, and supported as you navigate life after loss. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How writing to your child can become a lifeline in grief • The powerful lessons our children continue to teach us, even years after their passing • Why grief is not just pain, but an ongoing expression of love • How signs, memories, and small moments can keep you connected to your child • A simple practice that can soften your grief and help you move through it with compassion Links Mentioned✨ Angel Moms Community

    12 min

  7. JAN 20

    63. Confessions of a Bereaved Mother after Child Loss

    If you are a bereaved mom who often feels unseen, misunderstood, or like you’re carrying a silent weight no one around you can understand, this episode was created for you. Inside, we unpack the honest, unfiltered truths grieving mothers rarely say out loud — the ones that live in your heart, in your body, and in the quiet places you never show the world. You’ll walk away feeling validated, understood, and less alone as you navigate the impossible journey of child loss. This conversation will help you feel seen, soften your guilt, normalize your experience, and remind you that your grief makes sense. Key TakeawaysThe seven “confessions” grieving mothers carry quietly — and why nothing about your grief is wrong or unusualHow to hold joy for others while still aching for your childWhy the fear of losing another child is so common after lossThe complicated emotions around siblings, jealousy, memories, and wanting to share your child’s nameWhy grief masks exist — and how to live with tenderness toward yourself as you carry both love and lossResources for Bereaved Moms Free PDF:  Resources for Grieving Mothers  A gentle collection of books, tools, words, and simple practices to help you through the hard days. 🌸 Additional Support: Get weekly Comfort Connection emails Join the  Angel Moms Community

    14 min

  8. JAN 13

    62. How to Cope with Grief Waves After Child Loss

    Grief waves can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and deeply isolating — especially for a mother grieving her child. If you’ve ever suddenly felt your chest tighten, your breath vanish, or your emotions hijack an otherwise “normal” day, this episode is for you. Inside, you’ll learn gentle, practical tools to help calm your nervous system, soften the intensity of grief waves, and feel more grounded when they hit. You’ll also hear personal stories and compassionate guidance to help you feel less alone and more supported as you navigate this lifelong journey. Key Takeaways• Why grief waves happen   • How to quickly calm your body when a wave hits  • A grounding technique that brings your mind back to the present moment  • How journaling reduces emotional intensity and helps grief move through you  • What to remember when a wave feels too big to bear Links From This EpisodeMeditation & Journal Bundle for Grieving Moms Follow Lisa on Instagram *Don't forget to follow the podcast so you don't miss a single episode!

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Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms is a mental health and grief support podcast for mothers navigating life after child loss. Hosted by author, bereaved mom, and grief educator Lisa K. Boehm, each episode offers hope, tools, and connection for living with grief and finding your way through motherhood after loss. This is a compassionate podcast for mothers grieving the loss of their child—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the death of a teen or adult child. Here you’ll find a safe and understanding space with gentle guidance, heartfelt encouragement, and real tools to help you survive the unimaginable pain of child loss. Each episode shares practical grief support, honest stories from other grieving mothers, and expert insights to help you cope with overwhelming sadness, navigate grief triggers, and learn how to live with grief while honoring your child’s memory. You’ll find comfort in knowing you are not alone—and hope that life after loss, while forever changed, can still hold meaning, love, and connection. If you’ve ever asked yourself: • Will I ever survive this pain after losing my child? • How do I get through birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays without them? • What does “normal” look like now? • How do I support my surviving children while grieving myself? • How do I navigate motherhood after loss? • How can I keep my child’s memory alive while still moving forward? • Do grieving moms ever heal? • What are some coping strategies for the daily heartbreak of child loss? …you’ll find understanding, answers, and encouragement here. Drawing from her own journey as a bereaved mother and her training with grief expert David Kessler, Lisa blends empathy with practical strategies to help you: • Cope with the death of a baby, child, or teen • Navigate the challenges of motherhood after loss • Find comfort during grief milestones and anniversaries • Honour your child’s legacy while rebuilding your life • Connect with other grieving mothers who truly understand Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, this podcast will walk beside you with compassion, understanding, and support. 💔 You don’t have to walk this road alone. Subscribe to Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms, a podcast for mothers grieving the loss of their child, for weekly encouragement, coping tools, and heartfelt conversations about life after child loss. 💌 Join the Comfort Connection newsletter for grief tips, book recommendations, and gentle resources: https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Comfort

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