Ep 6: Healing Shame & Guilt on The Birth Warrior Journey

Ep 6: Healing Shame & Guilt on The Birth Warrior Journey

Author: Natalee Facey August 16, 2020 Duration: 32:08

Shame and guilt are two of the most difficult emotions to overcome after a loss or infertility diagnosis. They hit at such a tender, tender place. And because whatever we feel guilt or shame around, we tend to feel safer keeping it a secret, these difficult emotions fester under the surface. But staying in shame and guilt can have a negative impact on our emotional balance, which can then negatively impact the conception and pregnancy journey. 

 

As a continuation from Ep 5 where I introduce the scale (or ladder) that our emotions exist on, I dig deeper into guilt and shame here, and how to finally start releasing them. We do so by changing the way we look at them and how we look at ourselves.

 

If you're intrigued by what you hear in today's episode, let's continue the conversation in my private Birth Warrior Community on Facebook / https://tinyurl.com/yb9c6xus. I host a Weekly Live every Weds at 12PM ET where I share resources that I don't share anywhere else and answer your questions in real time!

 

You can also find me on Instagram providing inspiration, reassurance, and extra love to Birth Warriors on their pregnancy journey after loss or infertility: @thebirthwarriors

And feel free to say hello to me at hello@nataleefacey.com


Navigating the path toward another pregnancy after a loss or trauma is a deeply personal and often isolating experience. Preparing For Pregnancy After Loss offers a compassionate space for this unique journey, hosted by Natalee Facey. As a mother to two angel babies herself, as well as a Resilience Coach and Birth Doula, Natalee brings both professional insight and profound personal understanding to each conversation. This podcast gently addresses the complex layers-emotional, physical, and mental-that accompany family planning after experiences like infertility, traumatic birth, or infant loss. Episodes weave together practical guidance on health and fitness with essential discussions on inner healing and emotional resilience. You’ll hear honest dialogues, strategies for rebuilding hope, and reflections on transforming grief into a source of strength. It’s more than just an educational resource; it’s about finding a supportive voice that acknowledges the fear and courage that coexist when considering pregnancy again. Through this podcast, Natalee aims to foster a sense of community and grounded preparation, helping you reconnect with your own body and spirit on your own terms.
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