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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 Certified Grief Educator Lisa K. Boehm, each episode offers hope, practical tools, child loss grief support, and connection for mothers learning to live with loss while finding their way forward. This compassionate podcast provides grief support after losing a child and serves as a trusted source of bereaved mothers support and grief resources for moms. Whether your loss occurred through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the death of a teen or adult child, you'll find a safe and understanding space filled with gentle guidance, heartfelt encouragement, and practical strategies to help you navigate the 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 offers ongoing child loss grief support, bereaved mothers support, and practical grief resources for moms who are learning to carry both grief and love. 💔 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://griefsupportformoms.com/resources/

  1. 6d ago

    89. The Hardest Questions Bereaved Moms Are Asked (And How to Answer Them)

    If you've ever frozen when someone asked, "How many children do you have?" or struggled to answer questions like "How are you?" after the loss of your child, this episode is for you. In this compassionate conversation, bereaved mom Lisa Boehm explores some of the hardest questions grieving mothers face and offers gentle guidance on how to answer them in ways that honour your child while protecting your heart. You'll leave feeling validated, empowered, and reminded that there is no perfect response—only the one that feels right for you. In this episode, you'll discover:Why seemingly ordinary questions can feel so painful after child loss—and why your reactions are completely normal.How to respond to difficult questions with confidence while protecting your emotional well-being.Why boundaries are an important part of grieving and how to set them with compassion.How Lisa's "Permission Slips" can help you let go of guilt, trust yourself, and respond in ways that feel right for you.The reassuring reminder that there is no "right" way to answer questions after losing a child—only the answer that honours both your grief and your heart.Resources & Links Mentioned📖 Journey to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss 🌐 Visit: griefsupportformoms.com 🤍 Join the Angel Moms Community: Connect with other bereaved moms who truly understand your journey through monthly support, encouragement, and meaningful conversations. If this episode encouraged you, please consider following the podcast and leaving a review. Your support helps more bereaved moms discover this community and reminds them they don't have to walk this journey alone.

  2. Jul 14

    88. Sibling Grief 10 Years Later: My Son’s Journey

    Sibling Grief 10 Years Later: What Every Bereaved Parent Needs to Know About Supporting Surviving ChildrenWhen a child dies, the focus naturally falls on grieving parents—but what about the siblings left behind? In this heartfelt episode, Lisa reflects on nearly 11 years of watching her son Ryan navigate life after the death of his sister, Katie. If you're worried about your surviving children, struggling to understand their grief, or wondering if you're doing enough, this episode will offer hope, perspective, and practical guidance. You'll learn why grief often looks different in children and teens, how sibling grief evolves over time, and what truly matters when supporting a surviving child after loss. In this episode, you'll learn:✔️ Why anger, risk-taking, and acting out may actually be signs of grief in children and teens ✔️ How focusing on connection—not correction—helped strengthen her relationship with her son ✔️ Why learning your child's love language can transform your relationship after loss ✔️ How to balance fear and worry with allowing your surviving children to fully live, pursue their passions, and find joy again Resources Mentioned 💜 Join the Angel Moms Community https://griefsupportformoms.com/community 📱 Connect with Lisa on Instagram https://instagram.com/griefsupportformoms Share This EpisodeIf this episode encouraged you, please share it with another bereaved parent who may be worried about their surviving children. Your share helps more grieving families feel seen, supported, and understood. Sibling grief, surviving siblings after child loss, helping grieving children, grief in teenagers, grief support for families, child loss podcast, bereaved mothers, surviving child after sibling death, grief and parenting, grief support for moms, child loss support, sibling loss, surviving siblings and grief, teenage grief, healing after child loss.

  3. Jul 7

    87. [Best of}...Finding Hope after Child Loss

    Hope After Child Loss: Finding Light in the Darkness of Grief If you've ever wondered whether hope is possible after the death of your child, this episode is for you. In this conversation, bereaved mom and grief educator Lisa Boehm shares her personal journey through child loss, the unexpected moments that helped her rediscover hope, and practical ways you can begin finding light in the midst of grief. In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why hope after child loss is possible, even when it feels completely out of reach.Three practical strategies to help you find hope in your daily life, even during the hardest seasons.How purpose, connection, and small 1% shifts can help you move forward while continuing to honour your child.Resources Mentioned:Follow Lisa on Instagram: @griefsupportformomsJoin the Angel Moms CommunityJourney to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss by Lisa Boehm

  4. Jun 30

    86. Life after Child Loss: A Converations with Four Bereaved Besties

    If you're a bereaved mother navigating life after the loss of a child, this episode is for you. In this special roundtable conversation, Lisa is joined by three of her closest grief friends—women whose friendships were born from the heartbreak of child loss. Together, they share honest reflections about surviving the unimaginable, navigating the early days of grief, finding connection after loss, and learning to carry both grief and joy. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, you'll find comfort, validation, hope, and the reassurance that you're not alone on this journey. In this episode, you'll hear four bereaved moms discuss some of the questions grieving mothers ask most often. Together, they explore: What surprised them most about grief after child lossThe hardest parts of the first year that nobody prepared them forCommon misconceptions about grieving mothersHow grief changes over timeWhat helped them survive their darkest days and begin carrying both grief and joy This heartfelt conversation is a reminder that healing doesn't mean forgetting, connection matters, and there is tremendous comfort in finding people who truly understand. Resources 💜 Join the Angel Moms Community 📖 BOOK: Journey to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss: 📖 BOOK Now What?: Navigate Change & Move Forward When You Feel Stuck

  5. Jun 23

    85. Nighttime Grief : Why it Hits Harder

    Why the Nights Feel Hardest After Child Loss | Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms If you've ever found yourself holding it together all day only to fall apart the moment your head hits the pillow, this episode is for you. In this heartfelt conversation, bereaved mom, author, and certified grief educator Lisa Boehm explores why grief often feels more intense at night after the loss of a child. You'll learn why nighttime can trigger overwhelming sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and intrusive thoughts—and discover gentle, practical ways to find comfort during the hardest hours. Whether you're newly bereaved or many years into your grief journey, this episode will help you feel seen, understood, and less alone. In This Episode You'll Learn:Why grief often feels heavier at night and what happens when daytime distractions disappear.How child loss can trigger nighttime anxiety, fear, and a heightened sense of vulnerability.The surprising reason many grieving parents wake up and experience fresh heartbreak each morning.Five gentle coping strategies to help you navigate nighttime grief, find comfort, and support yourself through difficult evenings.Resources Mentioned:Angel Moms Community - A supportive community for bereaved mothers navigating life after child loss.Connect with Lisa:Website: Grief Support for MomsInstagram: @griefsupportformoms

  6. Jun 16

    84. Grief & Child Loss: Year 2 and Beyond

    Many bereaved moms are shocked to discover that the second year after child loss can feel even harder in some ways than the first. In this heartfelt episode, Lisa shares her personal experience navigating year 2 and beyond after the death of her daughter Katie — including the loneliness, changing relationships, pressure to “move on,” and the surprising ways grief continues to evolve over time. Key Takeaways from this Episode:Why the second year after child loss can feel more painful and overwhelming than expectedHow grief changes family dynamics, friendships, and your sense of identity over timeThe hidden loneliness many bereaved moms experience after support fadesPractical and emotional tools that can help you navigate year 2 and beyond after child loss Links Mentioned in the Episode:🤍 Join The Angel Moms Community (A private support community for grieving mothers who want connection, understanding, hope, and support from moms who truly understand child loss Other Links:💬 Ask a Question for the Podcast 📚 Lisa’s Books Now What? Navigate Change & Move Forward When You Feel Stuck Journey to HEALING: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Child Loss

  7. Jun 9

    83. Anxiety & Panic Attacks after Child Loss

    After child loss, many bereaved moms experience overwhelming anxiety, panic, hyper vigilance, and fear that no one prepared them for. In this episode, Lisa shares her personal experience with anxiety after the sudden loss of her daughter Katie — from panic attacks to the fear of losing someone else she loved. If you’ve been struggling with grief anxiety, trauma responses, racing thoughts, or feeling emotionally unsafe after child loss, this episode will offer gentle tools to support your nervous system and healing journey. Key Takeaways:Why anxiety, panic, and hypervigilance are common after child loss and traumatic griefHow grief and trauma impact the nervous system, brain, and sense of safetyThe hidden fears many bereaved moms experience after losing a childGentle tools that may help calm anxiety after child loss, including walking, meditation, therapy, journaling, and grief supportWhy connection with other grieving moms can be one of the most healing parts of the grief journey Links Mentioned in this Episode:Guided Meditation Bundle for Grieving Moms (Six short guided meditations and breathing exercises designed to calm your nervous system during overwhelming moments of grief and anxiety.)Lisa’s Book: Now What? Navigate Change & Move Forward When You Feel Stuck (Practical support, encouragement, and small-step strategies for navigating grief, overwhelm, and life after devastating loss.) 💬 Have a Question for the Podcast? Leave a short message HERE- griefsupportformoms.com/memo

  8. Jun 2

    82. Physical and Mental Changes After Child Loss

    After child loss, grief can feel exhausting, isolating, confusing, and completely unlike what you expected. In this episode, Lisa shares 7 things she never truly understood about grief until her daughter Katie died — including the physical symptoms of grief, the loneliness, the guilt, and how healing and heartbreak can exist together. If you’ve ever felt unseen or overwhelmed in your grief, this episode will remind you that you are not alone. Key Takeaways from this Episode:Why grief impacts the body physically, emotionally, and mentally after child lossThe hidden loneliness many bereaved moms experience — even around other peopleHow grief comes in waves and why setbacks do not mean you’re “going backwards”The guilt, fear, and identity shifts that often follow the loss of a childHow healing and grief can coexist without “moving on” or forgetting your child Links from the Episode:🤍 Join The Angel Moms Community: 💬 Ask a Question for the Podcast 📚 Lisa’s Books:Now What? Navigate Change & Move Forward When You Feel Stuck Journey to HEALING: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Child Loss

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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 Certified Grief Educator Lisa K. Boehm, each episode offers hope, practical tools, child loss grief support, and connection for mothers learning to live with loss while finding their way forward. This compassionate podcast provides grief support after losing a child and serves as a trusted source of bereaved mothers support and grief resources for moms. Whether your loss occurred through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the death of a teen or adult child, you'll find a safe and understanding space filled with gentle guidance, heartfelt encouragement, and practical strategies to help you navigate the 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 offers ongoing child loss grief support, bereaved mothers support, and practical grief resources for moms who are learning to carry both grief and love. 💔 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://griefsupportformoms.com/resources/

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