Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms | Coping after the Death of a Child | Hope & Healing for Grieving Mothers | Grief | Loss
Lisa K. Boehm - Child Loss & Grief Educator, Bereaved Mother
53 episodes
13 hours ago
A mental health and grief support podcast for moms 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.
Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms is a safe, compassionate space for mothers grieving the death of a child—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the loss of a teen or adult child. This podcast offers 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 find ways to honor your child’s memory. You’ll find comfort in knowing you are not alone, and hope that life after loss—while different—can still hold meaning and love.
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 help my surviving children while grieving myself?
How can I keep my child’s memory alive while still moving forward?
Do grieving moms ever heal?
What are some coping strategies to deal with 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
Find comfort during grief milestones and anniversaries
Heal your heart while honoring your child’s legacy
Connect with other grieving mothers who understand your pain
Begin to rebuild life with both grief and hope
Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, this podcast will walk beside you with love, understanding, and support.
💔 You don’t have to walk this road alone. Subscribe to Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss for weekly encouragement, coping tools, and heartfelt conversations about life after the death of a child.
💌 Join the Comfort Connection newsletter for grief tips, book recommendations, and gentle resources: https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Comfort
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A mental health and grief support podcast for moms 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.
Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms is a safe, compassionate space for mothers grieving the death of a child—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the loss of a teen or adult child. This podcast offers 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 find ways to honor your child’s memory. You’ll find comfort in knowing you are not alone, and hope that life after loss—while different—can still hold meaning and love.
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 help my surviving children while grieving myself?
How can I keep my child’s memory alive while still moving forward?
Do grieving moms ever heal?
What are some coping strategies to deal with 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
Find comfort during grief milestones and anniversaries
Heal your heart while honoring your child’s legacy
Connect with other grieving mothers who understand your pain
Begin to rebuild life with both grief and hope
Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, this podcast will walk beside you with love, understanding, and support.
💔 You don’t have to walk this road alone. Subscribe to Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss for weekly encouragement, coping tools, and heartfelt conversations about life after the death of a child.
💌 Join the Comfort Connection newsletter for grief tips, book recommendations, and gentle resources: https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Comfort
In the Child Loss and Grief podcast, Lisa Boehm addresses a listener's question on the cruelty faced during grief. She shares her own experiences, exploring the reasons behind people's unsupportive behavior and the unrealistic timelines society imposes on grief. Lisa offers practical steps for releasing draining relationships and reinforces the value of focusing on those who provide genuine support. The episode underlines the healing power of shared experiences and professional support, encouraging bereaved parents to embrace new beginnings and cherish supportive friendships.
Join Lisa Boehm as she opens up about her enlightening mediumship reading in the Child Loss and Grief Support Podcast. Listen as she describes how a session with psychic Kat B brought to light intimate details and comforting messages from her daughter Katie, assuring Lisa of her continuing presence. The reading unexpectedly aligns with Lisa's personal and professional aspirations, urging her to pursue writing a new book. This episode highlights the transformative power of believing in a love that persists after loss and inspires grieving parents to find solace in their unique experiences of connection with their departed children.
On the Grief and Child Loss Podcast, Lisa Boehm candidly discusses the pervasive yet often unspoken emotion of jealousy in grief. Through personal stories of her daughter Katie's passing and the ensuing emotions during significant life events of others, Lisa normalizes these feelings. She outlines strategies like embracing self-care, reframing perspectives, and engaging with supportive communities to manage jealousy. Emphasizing the importance of balance, Lisa promotes holding both grief and happiness, reminding bereaved mothers that their feelings are valid. This episode serves as a compassionate guide for those navigating life's milestones without their cherished children.
In this heartfelt podcast episode, Caitlin DeYoung opens up about the profound experience of losing her brother Dylan. As the oldest sibling, Caitlin reflects on Dylan's vibrant personality and the deep void his absence has left. She explores the complexities of grief, acknowledging both her personal journey and the shared experience with her family. Caitlin emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel and navigate grief individually, while appreciating the unexpected strength and perspective that comes from enduring such a profound loss.
This podcast episode addresses sibling grief, highlighting the often forgotten emotional struggles siblings face after a child's death. The host, Lisa Boehm, shares her son's journey through grief following the death of his sister, Katie. By maintaining a semblance of routine, and allowing for emotional expression, Ryan began to heal. The episode underscores the need for authenticity and communication in grieving families, advising listeners to avoid comparatives in grief, affirm the surviving child's importance, and provide continuous love and reassurance to support their healing process.
The Child Loss and Grief Support Podcast, hosted by Lisa Baum, focuses on the topic of fading friendships after the loss of a child. Lisa addresses the reasons friends may distance themselves during such a difficult time and highlights the importance of communicating one's needs for support. She suggests practical ways to reconnect, including asking for what you need and finding new, understanding communities.
In this episode of the Grief and Child Loss Podcast, host Lisa Boehm shares her seven-step healing framework for coping with the loss of a child. Rooted in her personal journey after the death of her daughter Katie, Lisa discusses strategies from her book, using the acronym HEALING to outline ways to honor your child, engage in self-care, seek assistance, live fully, set intentions, nurture the soul, and practice gratitude. These approaches offer practical, heartfelt guidance for rediscovering joy and strength while carrying the enduring weight of grief, aiming to help bereaved parents navigate the difficult path forward.
In this episode, Lisa Boehm discusses the profound complexity of grieving a child, drawing on her own experience following the loss of her daughter, Katie. She dismantles common misconceptions about grief being a linear process and emphasizes the lifelong journey of carrying both love and grief. By sharing 12 lessons she wishes she had known earlier, Lisa aims to offer guidance, dispel myths, and encourage bereaved parents to connect with others who share similar experiences. Her insights highlight the importance of community, acknowledging grief's physical toll, and finding ways to live meaningfully alongside enduring loss.
In this moving podcast episode, Becky Livingston shares her unique journey of coping with the loss of her daughter, Rachel, by traveling the world with her ashes. As a lifelong traveler, Becky chose an extraordinary way to keep her daughter's memory alive, finding solace and understanding along the way. For 26 months, she journeyed across various countries, using travel as a medium for healing. Through her story, listeners gain insight into the diverse ways individuals process grief and how stepping out of one's comfort zone can bring clarity and peace during the most challenging times.
Explore the intricacies of nighttime grief with Lisa Boehm on this episode of the Grief and Child Loss Podcast. Lisa shares her personal struggle with sleepless nights following the loss of her daughter and discusses the biological and emotional reasons behind heightened night-time grief. Listeners are guided through practical tools, including creating routine rituals, engaging in meditation, and the cathartic power of journaling to alleviate nocturnal anxiety and loneliness. With empathy and understanding, Lisa provides hope and a compassionate roadmap for bereaved parents seeking tranquility and relief in the night's quiet hours.
This episode of the Grief and Child Loss Podcast, hosted by bereaved mom Lisa Boehm, delves into the unique challenges of facing the back to school season after losing a child. Lisa shares her personal journey of coping with grief triggered by school traditions and offers practical strategies such as creating new traditions and managing social media exposure. She emphasizes the importance of seeking support and highlights how giving back can transform grief into kindness. Through this heartfelt discussion, listeners are encouraged to carry their love and memory of their lost child while finding comfort and hope in new beginnings.
In this heartfelt episode, host Lisa Boehm explores the emotional weight of planning vacations after losing a child. If you've ever felt guilty or unsure about taking a trip while grieving, you're not alone. Lisa shares personal stories, reflections, and practical advice to help you carry your grief with compassion—wherever life takes you.
Lisa Boehm, bereaved mother and host of the Grief and Child Loss Podcast, invites listeners into an intimate discussion on surviving the first six months after a child's death. With insight drawn from her personal story and experience, Lisa emphasizes the validation of one’s own grieving process, dispelling myths like the Five Stages of Grief. She encourages simple routines and self-care, even as grief manifests physically and emotionally. Essential survival tips include staying hydrated, seeking supportive connections, and slowly finding ways to introduce joy alongside the sorrow. This episode serves as a comforting companion for those navigating the early days of child loss.
In this episode of the Grief and Child Loss podcast, host Lisa Boehm addresses a question from Elaine, a grieving mother who recently lost her son. Lisa empathizes with the profound pain of early grief, explaining that it is both an emotional and physical experience. She advises bereaved moms to hold onto joyful memories, as they can provide comfort over time. Lisa shares personal experiences, including arguments she once saw in a negative light that later brought perspective. She also offers practical tips for grieving, such as creating a memory jar and seeking support from communities like Angel Moms.
In this podcast episode, host Lisa Behm explores the mystical world of dreams that provide solace to bereaved parents. Titled 'Visitation Dreams,' these experiences offer profound comfort and spiritual connection, allowing grieving parents to encounter their deceased children. Lisa shares her personal dream experiences with her daughter, Katie, providing insight into how these dreams serve as powerful reminders of love and presence. The episode navigates the complexities of dream types, including visitation, symbolic, and processing dreams, offering strategies for inviting these meaningful connections. It's a heartfelt exploration of enduring love, grief, healing, and the spiritual bonds between parents and children.
In this episode of the Grief and Child Loss Podcast, Lisa Boehm discusses the impact of child loss on marriages, sharing her personal journey of navigating grief alongside her husband. Lisa debunks the myth that most marriages fail after the death of a child, citing studies that show many actually survive and thrive. Key factors for marital resilience include pre-loss marital quality and open communication. She provides practical advice for grieving couples, such as understanding individual grief styles, the importance of patience, and exploring therapy. Lisa encourages parents to fight for their relationship and highlights shared grief as a strengthening bond.
In this emotional episode of the Grief and Child Loss Podcast, Lisa Boehm addresses a profound fear for bereaved mothers: the worry that their children will be forgotten. She shares personal insights from her journey following the loss of her daughter Katie, and offers practical advice on keeping the memory of lost children alive. The episode explores the importance of continuing to say their names, celebrating significant dates, and creating lasting legacies that honor their lives. Lisa provides seven actionable steps for parents to ensure their child's presence is felt and remembered, encouraging listeners to find comfort and hope in shared experiences.
Lisa Boehm's touching episode on the Grief and Child Loss Podcast tackles the formidable question: Is it okay to feel joy again after losing a child? Sharing her experience of mourning her daughter Katie, Lisa discusses pivotal moments that helped her see joy and grief as companions rather than adversaries. This episode serves as a guide for bereaved parents struggling with guilt and happiness, offering strategies to welcome joy back into their lives. From gentle self-reconnection to surrounding oneself with understanding individuals, Lisa encourages grieving mothers to redefine joy and find solace in sharing heartfelt memories and smiles.
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.
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.
Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms | Coping after the Death of a Child | Hope & Healing for Grieving Mothers | Grief | Loss
A mental health and grief support podcast for moms 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.
Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms is a safe, compassionate space for mothers grieving the death of a child—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the loss of a teen or adult child. This podcast offers 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 find ways to honor your child’s memory. You’ll find comfort in knowing you are not alone, and hope that life after loss—while different—can still hold meaning and love.
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 help my surviving children while grieving myself?
How can I keep my child’s memory alive while still moving forward?
Do grieving moms ever heal?
What are some coping strategies to deal with 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
Find comfort during grief milestones and anniversaries
Heal your heart while honoring your child’s legacy
Connect with other grieving mothers who understand your pain
Begin to rebuild life with both grief and hope
Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, this podcast will walk beside you with love, understanding, and support.
💔 You don’t have to walk this road alone. Subscribe to Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss for weekly encouragement, coping tools, and heartfelt conversations about life after the death of a child.
💌 Join the Comfort Connection newsletter for grief tips, book recommendations, and gentle resources: https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Comfort
