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  • The Power of Storytelling in Healing and Advocacy with Sara Springer.
    2024/09/17

    Download Best Life PDF HERE.

    Sarah Springer, a nurse practitioner and writer, shares her healing journey and advocacy for mental health. She discusses her experience as a trauma survivor and the impact it had on her mental health. Sarah emphasizes the importance of seeking help and reducing the shame associated with healing. She also talks about the challenges of finding the right therapist and the need for affordable counseling options. Sarah highlights the power of storytelling and the validation that comes from sharing our experiences. She discusses the role of humor in coping with difficult emotions and the misconceptions about medication for mental health. In this conversation, Vallen Webb and Sara Springer discuss the importance of repetition and self-awareness in the healing journey. They emphasize the power of affirmations, grounding techniques, and connecting with nature to support mental health. They also explore the challenges of balancing self-care and motherhood, and the need to be kind and gentle with oneself. Sara shares information about her nonprofit organization, Love Will Foundation, and her book, ' Was I Not Supposed to Say That?' They conclude the conversation by expressing their appreciation for each other and the importance of building connections.

    Takeaways:

    • Seeking help and reducing shame are crucial in the healing journey.
    • Finding the right therapist can be challenging, but it's important to keep trying.
    • Sharing our experiences through storytelling can provide validation and support.
    • Humor can be a powerful tool in coping with difficult emotions.
    • Medication can be a valuable part of the healing process and should not be stigmatized. Repetition is a powerful tool in the healing journey, whether it's through affirmations, grounding techniques, or daily practices.
    • Self-awareness is key in recognizing triggers, intrusive thoughts, and the need for rest and self-care.
    • Finding a balance between self-care and motherhood can be challenging, but it's important to be kind and gentle with oneself.
    • Free resources and practices, such as going outside, focusing on the senses, and using affirmations, can support mental health.
    • Building connections and finding a supportive community is crucial in the healing process.

    If you need help affording mental health services in the St. Louis area for you or a loved one, reach out to Love Will Foundation at

    https://lovewillfoundation.org/

    Or make a donation to help pay for services for others!

    You can buy Sara's book, HERE!

    If you are a loss/bereaved mom or family member and need free resources or support head to

    www.evelynjamesandco.com

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    https://a.co/d/75YWcbo

    Pregnancy Loss Journal

    https://a.co/d/eQtO25R

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    1 時間 5 分
  • How to build confidence in Motherhood and my most recent story where this hit me right in the face!
    2024/09/10

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    Welcome to the Life, Loss and Motherhood Podcast. We cover all things loss(pregnancy, baby, identity) womanhood, motherhood, mental health, mindset, life after loss, finding hope and purpose-- literally everything.

    Today's Episode

    In this episode, Vallen discusses the topic of confidence, specifically in womanhood and motherhood. She shares her recent experience with a photo shoot and how it taught her about building confidence. Vallen emphasizes that confidence is not something we inherently have, but rather a muscle that we can develop by putting ourselves in uncomfortable situations and growing from them. She encourages mothers to have confidence in their motherhood and to remind themselves of their abilities. Vallen also touches on the importance of trusting our intuition and practicing self-talk to build ourselves up.

    Takeaways

    • Confidence is not something we inherently have, but a muscle that we can develop by putting ourselves in uncomfortable situations and growing from them.
    • Mothers should have confidence in their motherhood and remind themselves of their abilities.
    • Trusting our intuition and practicing self-talk are important for building confidence.
    • It's important to give ourselves grace and celebrate the things we're doing right as mothers.

    Sound Bites

    • "Confidence is not something that you just have, technically. It's really a muscle and you increase confidence and build confidence by putting yourself in uncomfortable situations where you have to grow a little each time."
    • "Have confidence in your motherhood. And you do that by reminding yourself every day of how amazing you are at what you're doing."


    00:00 Introduction: Confidence in Womanhood and Motherhood

    02:42 Building Confidence in Motherhood

    04:16 The Muscle of Confidence

    09:38 Having Confidence in Your Motherhood

    11:56 Trusting Intuition and Self-Talk for Confidence

    14:44 Conclusion: Celebrating the Things We're Doing Right as Mothers

    We have a few low-cost products on Amazon that you can use on your healing journey.

    • Our Pregnancy Loss Affirmation Coloring Book, HERE.
    • Our Pregnancy Loss Journal with writing prompts, HERE.

    I'm so honored that you are here and allowing me to be your guide, friend, and fellow loss mom who knows what you are going through ( although different,.) You are brave, you are resilient, you are so f*cking strong mama.

    If you find the podcast helpful, supportive, uplifting and just love the message please leave us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This helps our podcast tremendously, especially on APPLE. This helps our podcast go to the top of search and allows other moms to find us.

    Also- Share with ONE Mom!!! Just one, because she matters and we want her to feel empowered and supported too!

    Every Mom, Every Baby, Every Loss matters.

    Sending love,

    Vallen & the EJ Team

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    18 分
  • Time Management and Expectations in modern Motherhood.
    2024/09/03

    Best Life PDF for Modern Moms

    Welcome to the Life, Loss and Motherhood Podcast. We cover all things loss(pregnancy, baby, identity) womanhood, motherhood, mental health, mindset, life after loss, finding hope and purpose-- literally everything.

    Today's Episode

    In this episode of the Life, Loss, and Motherhood podcast, host Vallen, discusses the challenges of time management and expectations in modern motherhood. She shares her own experiences and struggles with balancing personal goals, taking care of her family, and maintaining a positive mental health state. Vallen emphasizes the importance of lowering expectations, prioritizing tasks, and allowing oneself to let go of control. She encourages listeners to give themselves a break and reminds them that they are doing a great job.

    takeaways

    • Modern motherhood involves juggling multiple responsibilities and tasks.
    • Time management and estimating task completion time can be challenging.
    • Lowering expectations and prioritizing tasks can help reduce overwhelm.
    • It's important to take care of oneself and prioritize personal goals.
    • Allowing others to be who they are and letting go of control is essential.
    • Motherhood is hard, but listeners are doing a great job.

    I want to give you a few extra resources to check out if you need them.

    If you find the podcast helpful, supportive, uplifting and just love the message please leave us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This helps our podcast tremendously, especially on APPLE. This helps our podcast go to the top of search and allows other moms to find us.

    Every Mom Matters.

    Sending love,

    Vallen & the EJ Team

    Oops! Download the Best Life PDF next week! Thank you for being patient! Love you, friend!!!

    Halloween Coloring Book HERE

    Fall, Hygge Coloring Book Here

    Pregnancy Loss Affirmation Coloring Book

    Pregnancy Loss Journal with Prompts Here

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    31 分
  • #54: Rebuilding Life After Pregnancy Loss: Finding Our New Normal
    2024/06/25

    In this episode, Vallen discusses the process of rebuilding life after pregnancy loss and finding a new normal. She emphasizes that everyone's timeline for healing is different and there is no set path or plan. The host shares her personal experiences and coping mechanisms, such as writing, focusing on living children, and adopting a puppy. She also talks about the importance of allowing oneself to grieve and the physical and emotional aspects of mourning. Rebuilding life after pregnancy loss is a challenging and individual process. There is no set timeline for healing and it is important to take the time needed. Coping mechanisms such as writing, focusing on living children, and adopting a pet can be helpful. Allowing oneself to grieve and express emotions is an important part of the healing process. If your looking for a tribe of women to support you and provide you with accountability, safety and love in your healing journey check out our membership coming July 27th! Founding Members will be locked into the lowest price. Learn More Below https://www.evelynjamesandco.com/founding-members-launch-page-ejc-24-b6f28525-8bb4-437f-b98a-6fdacf042464

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    22 分
  • #53: Navigating Infertility and Pregnancy Loss with Sarah Cox ( Jasmine’s Mom)
    2024/06/18

    Sarah Cox, a guest on the Pregnancy Loss and Motherhood podcast, shares her journey of infertility, pregnancy loss, and motherhood. She discusses her experiences with PCOS, early losses, and the stillbirth of her daughter Jasmine. Sarah also talks about the rainbow skirt project she started, where families who have experienced pregnancy loss can request to wear the rainbow skirt and share their stories. The conversation touches on topics such as the emotional toll of pregnancy loss, the anxiety and fear that can arise after loss, and how to navigate these challenges with living children. The conversation revolves around the experiences and challenges faced by parents who have lost a baby. They discuss topics such as explaining death to young children, the need for better education and support for pregnancy loss, and the importance of seeking support from others. They also touch on the regrets and unanswered questions that parents often have after a loss. The main takeaway is the importance of not going through the grief journey alone and finding support from others who have experienced similar losses. You can find more information about Sarah, Jasmine, and the traveling rainbow skirt at https://www.journeyforjasmine.com @journeyforjasmine If you want to be a part of a supportive, healing and safe place to start your healing journey, join the Evelyn James Collective, launching July 27th, 2024. Join the waitlist here!

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    48 分
  • #52: The importance of attitude in Motherhood, life and loss.
    2024/06/11

    In this episode, Vallen Webb discusses the importance of attitude and how it can impact the quality of our lives. She shares her own struggles with maintaining a positive attitude and how it relates to her experiences as a mother. Vallen emphasizes the need to pause and reflect when negative thoughts and emotions arise, and offers tips for shifting our attitude. She also explores the influence of past generations on our attitudes and the importance of self-love and flexibility.

    Takeaways

    Attitude plays a significant role in determining the quality of our lives. It is important to pause and reflect when negative thoughts and emotions arise, and to challenge their accuracy.

    Our attitudes can be influenced by past generations and the messages we internalize from our upbringing.

    Self-love and flexibility are key in changing our attitudes and embracing our authentic selves.

    Every day is an opportunity to choose a positive attitude and start fresh.

    Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Tone

    03:11 Sitting with Discomfort and the Power of Healing

    07:02 The Influence of Past Generations on Our Attitudes

    10:48 The Importance of Pausing and Reflecting

    15:39 Embracing Self-Love and Flexibility

    25:49 Taking Responsibility for Our Reactions

    28:06 Closing Thoughts

    If you loved this episode make sure to send it to a friend who needs this message! If you want to learn more and become a part of our amazing community head to the website at www.evelynjamesandco.com, scroll to the bottom of the page, and join the newsletter!!

    The Podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/6Px5wtLMYkPHucbl5ytFUQ?si=0e4d10f8447d4a3f

    The Support FB group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/evelynjamescollective

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    29 分
  • Let’s talk rebranding and new beginnings!
    2024/05/28

    In this episode, Vallen Webb shares updates and changes happening in her business and personal life. She discusses rebranding her business under the name Evelyn James and Company and the launch of a membership program for bereaved moms. Vallen also mentions her upcoming book, training, and products. She emphasizes the importance of self-trust and self-love in the healing process and encourages listeners to find joy while honoring their babies. Vallen concludes by expressing her gratitude for the support and love from her audience.

    Chapters

    00:00 Rebranding and New Beginnings

    03:20 A Membership Program for Bereaved Moms

    06:12 Writing a Memoir and Creating training

    09:36 Finding Joy in the Healing Process

    13:39 Prioritizing Self-Care and Wellness

    15:20 Gratitude for the Support and Love

    Make Sure to follow us on Instagram

    @vallenwebb

    @evelynjamesandco

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    48 分
  • Connection, Joy, Empowering Change: A Conversation with Bianca Sprague
    2024/05/14

    In this conversation, Bianca Sprague discusses her work in reproductive health and justice, as well as her personal experience with pregnancy loss. She emphasizes the importance of bringing joy back to people's lives and supporting marginalized communities. Bianca shares her journey of starting and managing multiple businesses in the field, including Bebo Mia and Baby Me Fitness. She also highlights the need for improved care and support for individuals experiencing pregnancy loss, and the importance of training and education for healthcare professionals. Overall, Bianca advocates for comprehensive support and a shift in the healthcare system to better meet the needs of those affected by pregnancy loss. In this conversation, Vallen Webb and Bianca Sprague discuss the challenges and frustrations of feeling helpless in the face of loss. They explore the importance of taking action in the community to create change and support for those experiencing grief. They emphasize the individuality of grief and the power of putting grief into action. They highlight the need for change in the healthcare system and the importance of creating support systems. They discuss the normalization of acknowledging and honoring loss and the importance of keeping the heart open. They also explore the duality of emotions and the choice to embrace joy amidst grief. They emphasize the opportunity for choice and empowerment after loss and the importance of using grief as fuel for action.

    Bianca and her team have created some resources just for us on her website, bebomia.com/plm. Check it out! If you are interested in training to become a doula to help families they have provided you with a 15% discount on the training which is fricken amazing!!!!

    I hope you get so much from Bianca and this conversation!

    As always check out www.pregnancylosseducation.com for resources, training and so much more!!1

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    1 時間 6 分