When birth and death happen so close together, and often in complicated ways, it can be hard to know what to do. You want to celebrate your baby but you don’t want to remember the worst day of your life. You were looking so forward to your due date and having an early loss made everything feel wrong. You feel really heavy on the days you think you’re supposed to celebrate and it’s so confusing. Or you thought you had this figured out and then things shifted…are you allowed to change? In this wee...
Jan 11, 2024•24 min•Ep. 160
If you have a goal, the key to success is falling on your face, a lot. In today's episode, I'm teaching you why falling and getting back up are so important and how you can learn to make it look effortless. Life is here for us to take hold of. It's a lot more fun when we stop trying to be perfect and embrace the falls. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5...
Jan 04, 2024•21 min•Ep. 159
The hustle and bustle of the holidays quickly gives way to a lot of noise about changing who you are. Be smaller, be more organized, make more money...all of it tries to tell you that you'll be happier if you do. But it doesn't feel good and right. In this week's episode I'm sharing a different way to start the New Year that is calm, warm and comfortable. We're adding my twist on Hygge, the Swedish way of being. If you're tired of resolutions that don't stick, you're afraid of going into a New y...
Dec 28, 2023•20 min•Ep. 158
You know how sometimes your purse just starts getting really heavy and you’re not sure why? When you go to find your phone you have to dig through gum wrappers, a pair of socks (what?) and all those receipts you don’t even know why you have? All that clutter slows you down and gives you a shoulder ache. Ya feel me? Well the same thing happens in our brain. If we’re not paying attention, clutter builds up and every once in a while we need to dump it all out, sort through and start fresh. Today’s ...
Dec 07, 2023•14 min•Ep. 157
'Tis the season to catch some yucky bugs and it can be miserable. No matter what is ailing you, I've got some simple tips to make you feel better in no time, even if you're still up to your sinuses in germs. Amy helps parents living life after miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss. Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Let me help. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5...
Nov 25, 2023•20 min•Ep. 156
Sometimes you just need a little help to quiet your mind and relax your body. You do so much every day. You deserve a break. Join me for a guided relaxation that you can do almost anywhere (please not while driving, ha!) that will bring warmth to your heart and give you the boost you need to keep on keeping on. Life after miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss needs extra care. This is a very easy way to give yourself some love, get yourself out of a spiral, or bring a new energy to your day. Liste...
Nov 16, 2023•16 min•Ep. 155
Have you ever felt alone in your life after miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss? Our guest today couldn't find the support and community she needed, so she created it herself! Her tips will help you find the community you need. Loss mom connection event Novenmber 9, 2023! Sign up HERE www.rainbowmanifestations.com Instagram @Rainbowmanifestations Jelissa is a devoted mother who experienced the profound loss of her beloved daughter, Yvette. Yvette was conceived through IVF after a six-year strugg...
Nov 09, 2023•35 min•Ep. 154
Have you ever found yourself in conversation with someone and you’re telling them that you’re fine when on the inside you are barely holding it together? Why do we do that? You also might not allow yourself to grieve as much once you have a rainbow baby or it’s been a while since your miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss. There are so many ways we downplay our grief and it’s really a disservice to ourselves, the people around us and society as a whole. On today’s episode I’m sharing why we downpl...
Oct 26, 2023•21 min•Ep. 153
Buckle in because you are going to love the one and only Alison Faulkner! Alison's unique style and incredible energy are contagious. Don't be distracted by the amazing nails and fabulous dance moves..pay attention because this girl's got a ton of depth and life experience to share with us. You don't want to miss this episode featuring car accidents, the unending urge to pee and what pretty plants saved Alison in her darkest hours. Alison Faulkner has made a career doing whatever she feels like ...
Oct 19, 2023•48 min•Ep. 152
Today's special episode features some precious babies who were lost due to miscarriage, stillbirth or other kinds of babyloss. Even though they died, they also lived! They taught us lessons and today I'm sharing listener submissions, reading babies' names and memories. I'm also giving some easy tips to make Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness Day and Month easier. Thank you to everyone who sent in a name. It is an honor to know you and your babies. Big hugs. Thanks for celebrating 4 years of the...
Oct 12, 2023•20 min•Ep. 151
Are you a fan of fall? I am. I love the chill in the air, the colors, the treats and especially the smells. Sometimes fall can also be a difficult time as we pass through another season without our children. Today I'm sharing how the changes we see in autumn can teach us so much especially after miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss of any kind. Don't forget to submit your babies' names for next week's special episode. We're celebrating 4 years of the Smooth Stones Podcast by honoring your little ...
Oct 06, 2023•21 min•Ep. 150
My husband said something that really fired me up this week, so I'm going to talk about it! Are you opinionated? Have you ever been told you are? What subjects get you fired up? In today's episode I'm sharing what was said and what I thought about after the conversation. It's all about how you, especially as a woman, can use your voice to share what you truly feel without worrying about what other people will think. You can do this in a way that feels right and aligned with your values. This con...
Sep 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 149
Pregnancy after miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of babyloss is not always easy. You may need to get answers before you even start trying to conceive again and you definitely need to build yourself an amazing support team. For many of us, our past losses, age or other factors put us in the high risk category. This can seem scary but also have some added benefits. Today I'm sharing my experiences being high risk, including being diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, and how you can take care of yourse...
Sep 21, 2023•29 min•Ep. 148
Have you ever seen something out of the corner of your eye and jumped, only to find out it was completely harmless? This week I thought I saw a snake and I'm sharing all about what happened next, and how it applies to life after babyloss. Miscarriage, stillbirth or any kind of pregnancy or infant loss seems to put a lot of scary things in our path. If you want to stop being afraid and take back your life, you have to listen to this episode. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram...
Sep 07, 2023•18 min•Ep. 147
Relationships and marriage after loss can take a beating. Today's guest has weathered the storm of stillbirth and miscarriage. She then had to learn how to navigate her marriage while grieving. With the help of Dr. Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages she has learned how to be a better partner and keep love alive. Candy is an incredible woman of faith who has given her heart to service. She founded the Missing Grace Foundation https://missinggrace.org/ to provide hope and support to other grieving fa...
Aug 31, 2023•41 min•Ep. 146
Most of us will not stay in the same home forever. Moving after miscarriage, stillbirth, or babyloss brings a whole set of complications on top of the regular stress of relocating your family and everything you own. Listen in today to hear how you can make this transition as smooth as possible. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5...
Aug 24, 2023•35 min•Ep. 145
When life after miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss knocks you down....you get back up! Today's episode will help you pick yourself up, dust yourself off and keep going. We all need a little pep talk once in a while. WHat ever is heavy on your mind will feel lighter after you listen. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5...
Jul 20, 2023•13 min•Ep. 144
Have you ever been scared to try something new? Espcially after the grief of miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss if can feel extra terrifying. In this week's episode I'm sharing how to get in the game, and I learned it all from my first time playing pickleball! Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5...
Jun 29, 2023•21 min•Ep. 143
Last week we talked about why it seems like everyone is pregnant, and how to give yourself lots of compassion. This week I've got 5 tips to help you navigate all the bellies and babies around you after miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss. You don't have to run the other way when you see a pregnant person coming down the aisle at the grocery store anymore! Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5...
Jun 23, 2023•21 min•Ep. 142
Have you ever looked around and all you can see is bellies, announcements and people complaining about morning sickness? You’d give anything to be in their shoes. It feels like all your friends are growing their families and you are stuck with nothing but a broken heart. In this episode I’m sharing why this happens and how to find peace when the whole world seems pregnant. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music b...
Jun 01, 2023•18 min•Ep. 141
You might not think about your nervous system very much, but it affects us every day. Especially after a trauma like babyloss you can be activated and not even know it. You just think you’re snappy, tired, anxious or overwhelmed when really your body is trying to send you a message. Learning to recognize what’s happening and using really simple techniques to calm yourself down will change everything. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my webs...
May 25, 2023•30 min•Ep. 140
While I was visiting Europe recently we went to an adventure park where children could climb in the trees attached to a harness. I noticed so many differences between how this park operated versus how it would be in the United States. As I observed I thought a lot about risk and how we as grievers operate when we’ve been through miscarriage, stillbirth or babyloss. We know what it feels to fall, but what are we missing out on when we don’t want to climb anymore? The Park we visited in Geneva, Sw...
May 18, 2023•30 min•Ep. 139
I recently got back from a weekend retreat and in this week’s episode I’m sharing why giving yourself time and space is so needed. You’ll learn how to make time for you in every day life and we’ll talk about ways to recharge you tired, grief batteries so you can be the person you want to be. You don’t want to miss this episode, plus I’ve got something exciting to share about what I’ve got coming up! Join the retreat waitlist HERE Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoo...
May 11, 2023•19 min•Ep. 138
You know those days where everything feels like it’s going wrong and you are just barely keeping your head above water? In this week’s episode of the Smooth Stones Podcast I’m sharing something you’ve probably never heard before! It’s my secret to planning for the hard days so you can be kind to yourself instead of feeling awful. Get support from Amy! Click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5...
May 04, 2023•18 min•Ep. 137
The self coaching Model is life changing , but there are some common mistakes I see my clients making that I want to help you avoid. Once you can see what's happening in your mind with full clarity, nothing can stop you! Listen in to find out how to get the best results ever with just a few simple changes. To get support from Amy, click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5...
Apr 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 136
We sometimes can’t help comparing our experiences with others, or even with our own. Society tells us that a miscarriage is less painful than a later loss, is that true? As someone who has lost two babies in different ways, I’m sharing my own stories and the things I hear from clients to help you understand how you actually CAN compare losses in a compassionate way. You don’t want to miss this episode. Interested in being a Beta tester for my new programs at a discounted rate? Come to a connecti...
Apr 13, 2023•18 min•Ep. 135
Do you wonder where your baby is and if you’ll ever get the chance to hold them? Today I’m sharing my thoughts on faith and life after death and how I use my beliefs to help give me hope when I miss my babies. This week is a Holy one in many reliegions and it's a perfect time to explore your own faith so you can find joy today and look forward to the future. To schedule a free connection call, click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by...
Apr 06, 2023•23 min•Ep. 134
Does the news just make you want to curl up and hide? Is your life feeling out of control and there’s nothing you can do to make things better? I’ve got you. Today I’m sharing all the things you CAN control when like seems just too much. Get out from under those covers, let’s get you feeling confident again, momma! To schedule a free connection call, click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5...
Mar 30, 2023•21 min•Ep. 133
Does winter seem like it’s dragging on forever? What emotional winter are you feeling stuck in, where you’re not sure the sun the flowers and the birds are ever going to come back. In this episode I’m telling you how to build your hope in Spring, and also help you get to the relief you want faster with my secret weapon. To schedule a free connection call, click HERE Follow me on Instagram! @amy.smoothstonescoaching Visit my website . Photo by Canva Music by ZingDog on Pond5...
Mar 23, 2023•19 min•Ep. 132
Do you ever just mess up? Lots of people rarely mess up because they never try anything! We live in mistake-avoidant society and it's holding us back so much. There is so much freedom in learning to make mistakes! Do you feel white hot vibrations running through your body even thinking about making a mistake? This episode is for you. Especially after a miscarriage or stillbirth or babyloss we can be extra afraid to mess up because the consequences are so scary. I've got you. I'm sharing some of ...
Mar 16, 2023•17 min•Ep. 131
