Today, I'm excited to talk about a crucial yet often overlooked topic: celebrating yourself. Inspired by my own birthday celebration, this episode dives deep into understanding how to honor and appreciate yourself through milestones big and small, especially after experiencing baby loss, miscarriage, or stillbirth. We explore why it’s challenging for many of us to celebrate ourselves and discuss ways to shift our perspective to find joy and meaning in our journey of growth and healing. Additiona...
May 15, 2025•31 min•Ep. 190
In episode 189 of the Smooth Stones Podcast, I share a powerful tool that I regularly use with my clients - the check-in. I'll guide you on how to perform your own daily or weekly check-ins to assess both your physical and emotional well-being. This involves scanning your body, evaluating your nervous system, and reflecting on your recent experiences. We'll explore essential questions like 'What are your wins?', 'What's working and what's not?', and 'What support do I need?' These steps help you...
May 01, 2025•17 min•Ep. 189
Today's Episode is a fiery one where I hold nothing back. A grief hot take if you will. We explore the deeply personal journey through grief and the belief that healing is possible. I share my personal story of baby loss, including the hurdles faced during the mourning period, and offer a passionate counterview to the notion that grief remains static. By using relatable analogies and real-life examples, I emphasize the importance of holding onto hope and the idea that while grief never fully dis...
Apr 17, 2025•36 min•Ep. 188
In today's episode, I delve into three powerful strategies to help you stop overreacting, especially during times of grief. We'll explore understanding defensiveness, getting to know your grief, and recognizing that it's often not about you. These insights aim to provide practical steps to manage emotional responses, particularly for those dealing with the loss of a baby and the raw emotions that come with it. I'll also share personal analogies related to allergies and defensiveness, drawing a p...
Apr 10, 2025•25 min•Ep. 187
In today's episode, I dive into how you can give back in honor of your baby and discuss the upcoming Embracing Mother's Day Challenge. I provide tips on how to give back and honor your baby, focusing on keeping it simple, listening to your heart, networking, and being unique. Whether you want to start a support group, organize a fundraiser, or create care packages, these tips will help you move forward and make a difference. I share personal stories and examples to inspire you to take action and...
Mar 27, 2025•33 min•Ep. 186
In today's episode we"re going to dive deep into the topic of self-validation, offering practical tips on how to better understand and accept your emotions. From increasing your emotional vocabulary to letting yourself be human, I discuss the importance of not judging your feelings and learning to talk to yourself kindly. By becoming more confident in your grief and emotional state, you can improve your relationships and feel more connected. If you'd like personalized help navigating your emotio...
Mar 20, 2025•33 min•Ep. 185
In this episode I reflect on my journey of rebuilding self-trust following the loss of my daughter Lauren, who would have turned 12 today. I share personal stories about the grief milestones I've encountered and how embracing these experiences has helped me grow stronger. I talk about engaging in meaningful activities, such as service projects, that have provided solace and connection throughout my grieving process. I emphasize the importance of recognizing and celebrating the small wins, loving...
Mar 14, 2025•33 min•Ep. 184
In this episode, I talk about how life has been really busy, but I'm excited to be back with new content. Today, I'm sharing 10 ways to keep going despite dealing with grief, particularly related to miscarriage, stillbirth, and other forms of loss. We discuss the importance of just getting through the day, and learning continuously. We'll explore how keeping a compelling reason in mind, such as living children, can help you push forward, and the joy found in serving others and building a communi...
Mar 06, 2025•28 min•Ep. 183
In this heartfelt episode, Amy sits down with her client, Summer, to discuss the profound journey they've shared through multiple miscarriages. Summer reflects on her experiences of loss, the lessons she learned from her three angel babies, and the impact of her recurrent miscarriages on her emotional and physical well-being. From navigating deep grief and depression to finding solace in coaching and the decision to seek help from a fertility clinic, Summer's story is a testament to resilience, ...
Dec 13, 2024•57 min•Ep. 182
Secondhand Anxiety: Navigating Others' Pregnancies After Loss In this heartfelt podcast episode, Amy delves into the complexities of caring deeply for someone who is pregnant, especially when one has experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or losses themselves. Through personal anecdotes about her daughter's pregnancy and professional insights, she explores the emotions of worry, fear, and hope, offering practical advice on how to manage these feelings. Listeners are encouraged to normalize their an...
Dec 05, 2024•25 min•Ep. 181
It's easy to feel like you're fighting your way up from the bottom when you've been knocked down or you're feeling weak. That's when you need to tap into the grit that only an underdog can bring. Today's episode dives into how you can keep fighting when the odds are against you. You don't want to miss this pep talk. miscarriage, stillbirth, grief Stop Blaming Yourself in Six Weeks is now OPEN! We start soon so grab your spot now. Say goodbye to the blame and shame for good. Click HERE to join us...
Nov 07, 2024•13 min•Ep. 180
After a miscarriage, stillbirth or the loss of a baby in any way, it's really easy to blame ourselves. But you know you shouldn't. In comes blaming yourself for blaming yourself. You judge how you're doing. You critique your healing process. You feel stuck. Don't worry, I've got you. Today we're going to shine a light on this extra layer of suffering so you can let it go. Click HERE to Join the Stop Blaming Yourself in 6 weeks program! Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @am...
Oct 31, 2024•20 min•Ep. 179
It's October...now what? This month is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and each one of us acknowledges it differently. In today's eisode I'm breaking down what this month is all about, what options are available, and the top 10 questions I see people struggling to answer when it comes to HOW the heck we "celebrate" thirty-one days that can seem to require a lot from our already broken hearts. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my we...
Oct 04, 2024•32 min•Ep. 178
When you're struggling with blame and guilt you want to know: will it ever end? When? It's like you're on a long hike where you don't know how far it is to the top. Well, today I'm helping you answer this question by sharing my two VERY different experiences of blaming myself after my babies died. I've got some really important questions for you to ask yourself and powerful examples that will give you hope even after the most devastating miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of baby loss. I'm Amy ...
Sep 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 177
When you've taken a break because of grief, burnout or just because you needed to, at some point you might start thinking about easing back in to things you did before. It can feel paralyzing though! What if you can't handle it? What if you just get burned out again? Never fear, Amy is here. I'm showing you exactly why it's so scary jumping back in and how to make it a much smoother entrance. You don't want to miss this episode! Smooth Stones is for people who have experienced miscarriage, still...
Sep 19, 2024•25 min•Ep. 176
Making quick decisions will change your life in so many ways. No more feeling stuck. In today's episode get the exact reasons you're not making decisions and how to start making them much faster so you can get on with what's most important. Babyloss, miscarriage and stillbirth aren't a life sentence to being stuck. You can do this. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5...
Jun 13, 2024•17 min•Ep. 175
Do you find yourself worrying about money way more than you used to? It seems like you can’t have a conversation, turn on the news, or get on the Internet without hearing about the state of the economy. Today I want to talk about money but not in a way you’ve heard before. We’re diving into specific money blocks that I see all the time in the babyloss community. We have some very unique struggles and I’m laying it all out so we can break down those blocks and get you feeling more freedom, more p...
May 23, 2024•24 min•Ep. 174
This week I was able to help some amazing ladies in some free Mother’s Day coaching sessions. What seemed to be a theme was that there were a lot of emotions being bottled up and pushed aside. So many times we think in order to be strong and show up in our jobs, out families, etc we can’t allow our emotions. In today’s episode I’m going to share a simple analogy that will help you shift your perspective so you stop holding back your emotions and learn to let them flow. Life gets a lot lighter an...
May 10, 2024•19 min•Ep. 173
When you’re pregnant after a miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss, it can be hard to wrap your head around this baby staying permanently. You know too much. You’ve heard too many stories. But not being able to believe in a future where you get to enjoy your baby can be really difficult. You might even feel guilty about not being able to believe. Don’t worry, in today’s episode I’m sharing all about how to change “if” to “when” in a way that feels believable and comforting. If you’re n...
May 03, 2024•15 min•Ep. 172
We all procrastinate, but why? And how much is too much? We put off until tomorrow what we know we should do today and end up frantically winging it at the last second. We know this isn’t the best life strategy but we do it over and over again. In today’s episode we’re answering all these questions and showing you how to stop suffering from procrastination. Free Mother's Day Coaching 2024- email me amy at smoothstonescoaching.com Don't procrastinate signing up! Get support from Amy! Click HERE F...
Apr 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 171
You know that old saying that was everywhere in the early 2000s? “Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” I was thinking about this as we also are in April, and that other saying, “April showers bring May flowers.” So let’s talk about what this really can mean in our lives after miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss. These two little sayings actually pack in a lot of truth that can help us live, laugh and love our way through life. W...
Apr 08, 2024•26 min•Ep. 170
In March, I was able to attend the BYU Life after Loss Conference and it was so good. I took lots of notes and I’m going to break down two days full of speeches into bite sized lessons just for you. Life after miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss can feel lonely, and isolating. But there are so many universal truths about grief that connect all of us. The speakers all had different stories, but what tied us all together was our love and our desire to heal. What a gift to be with other people who ...
Apr 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 169
Do you know why Spring Cleaning exists? Because after a cold winter of burning wood or coal in the house, people loved to finally open the windows, let in the fresh air, and scrub off the grime that had built up. It’s so satisfying to make your home shine again. There’s an energy that comes with deep cleaning that is a bit sweaty but so sweet. Sometimes we let a lot of grime build up in our minds, too. We may have experienced a long winter in our hearts or we may have just gotten used to things ...
Mar 28, 2024•19 min•Ep. 168
We spend a lot of time in our heads, and we can often feel like our heart and our heads don’t want the same things. In today’s episode I’m showing you how leaning in to listening to your heart will help you make better decisions. Not sure how to do that? Don’t worry, I’m going to share my secret to following your heart with complete confidence. You don’t have to stay stuck or confused anymore. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . P...
Mar 21, 2024•33 min•Ep. 167
Feeling numb is a natural reaction to grief, but it can end up being something we do way too much. In today’s episode I’m sharing why we numb and how to bust out of the cycle so you can feel all the parts of being you. If you’ve noticed you’re using your phone, food, alcohol, or even "good" things to avoid life right now or if you're just feeling numb way more than you want to, this episode is for you. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Coaching prgrams for miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, gr...
Mar 14, 2024•17 min•Ep. 166
It’s easy to look back and judge ourselves for things we’ve done in the past. We wonder why we chose what we did, why we did what we did, and think about what our life would be like if we’d done something differently. Wishing we could change the past is normal, but it doesn’t help us move forward. It keeps us stuck and it causes a lot of pain. We can’t go back, but we can start today to love ourselves, not in spite of what happened, but because of it. miscarriage, stillbirth, babyloss Get suppor...
Mar 08, 2024•17 min•Ep. 165
Something that happens after we’ve experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or the loss of our baby in any way is that we tend to be afraid to take risks. We don’t want to put ourselves out there and get hurt again. Things that used to be easy and fun seem harder. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can overcome these fears by learning how to trust yourself again. When you're grounded in yourself, you will be ready to take those leaps that you know you want to. This Leap Day, I’m going to encoura...
Feb 29, 2024•13 min•Ep. 164
There are times when everything seems to be working against you. The sky is dark and the waves are hitting hard. Whether it's your grief from miscarriage, stillbirth, babyloss or other struggles that come with being a human, it can be hard to hold on when it all seems bleak. In today's episode I'm sharing my best tips to keep hanging in there and being kind with yourself no matter what. You don't have to force silver linings here, friend. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! ...
Feb 22, 2024•21 min•Ep. 163
Do you believe in miracles? Have you seen one in your life? Today I'm talking about how our beliefs about miracles and where they come from can affect how we feel every day. This is an episode for people of all faiths and none at all. We all have questions after miscarriage, stillbirth or baby death enters our lives. Today, if you listen, you'll find the answers you're looking for. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canv...
Jan 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 162
Part of being a human is being scared. It’s what kept us alive historically because we are not the top of the food chain. But these days when there are fewer saber-toothed tigers, we still feel a lot of fear. All this fear holds us back from living the life we truly want. After losing your baby to miscarriage, stillbirth or any other kind of loss these fears can be exacerbated. What used to be easy is now impossible. A lot of people live by the mantra “Do it scared!” and encourage you to push th...
Jan 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 161
