Ep 60: Practicing Grace in Mothering & Self-Mothering with Brigid Harris

Ep 60: Practicing Grace in Mothering & Self-Mothering with Brigid Harris

Author: Natalee Facey June 6, 2025 Duration: 1:49:41

I had the pleasure of sitting with Brigid Harris, a beloved in our Birth Warrior community whom I first connected with four years ago. We've stayed in touch as penpals of sorts and had the opportunity to do some deep healing work together. 

It was a gift to receive this offering of Brigid's story and hearing her share openly about the tender places she continues to navigate as she calls in her baby. In our conversation, we touch on:

  • Noticing patterns that no longer support wellbeing and intentionally shifting them

  • The ways that her son, Ronan, teaches her to love herself more deeply

  • The ways that she honors her mother, Bernadette, who's in the Ancestral realm

  • And the ongoing practice of mothering and self-mothering with grace

 

Please join me in sending love and appreciation to Brigid, and to all those in our community who continue to navigate those tender places of love, life, and pregnancy after loss. 

 

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with another beloved you think might be lifted up by it. 

 

With Love,
Nat

 

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More About Me:

I am a Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Emotional Healing Guide, walking alongside women and femmes like you who've experienced womb-related loss, such as infertility, a pregnancy loss, infant loss, traumatic pregnancy or childbirth, or missed opportunity to become pregnant.

I provide support in releasing grief, shame, guilt and other heavy emotions; in restoring trust in your body; and reconnecting to your sense of wholeness—whether you're working towards your next pregnancy or your personal Rebirth. I've been recognized by the Borough of Brooklyn, New York for supporting families who've experienced pregnancy and infant loss and have the honor of being a confidante, cheerleader, guide, and space-holder for beautiful beings like you across the world.  

I was born on the island of Jamaica, where I credit my love for nature, music, dancing, and belly laughs as medicine! This healing work for me is sacred, a soul-calling...and it truly is a gift to weave and be woven in this incredible tapestry with you. 


Learn more about me and my work at nataleefacey.com. And if you're feeling called, you can find me via the links below. 

 

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How To Support This Form of Healing & Liberation:

If you'd like to support the ongoing production of the podcast or support families experiencing financial hardship as they seek emotional healing sevices, please do so here.


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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