Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:02:50 -0400 https://pausetoremember.org/podcast en © 2026 Pause to Remember, Amy Pelkey, LLC yes Support this Podcast cd429708-1c28-56ff-ab37-65c3807dd799 Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 episodic false Pause to Remember is a podcast and community where healthcare providers share their grief journeys after pregnancy and infant loss. By normalizing difficult conversations, providers openly share their unique experiences and offer resources to preserve their careers, relationships, and well-being while honoring the memory of their baby.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) healthcare provider, grief, pregnancy and infant loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, TFMR, infertility, CRNA Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6l1yix7t4i3c1ss0k5omxwvpx9rk?.jpg Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories https://pausetoremember.org/podcast 36. Reiki for Grief and Holistic Healthcare with Kristin Krebs, CRNA 36. Reiki for Grief and Holistic Healthcare with Kristin Krebs, CRNA Discover how Reiki, an ancient energy healing technique, can support those navigating the overwhelming emotions of grief following pregnancy and infant loss. 
Join the conversation as Kristin Krebs, BSN, MSN, CRNA, APHN-BC, a nurse anesthetist and Reiki practitioner, shares her personal journey and insights on integrating Reiki into clinical practice and everyday life to promote mindfulness, reduce stress, and foster emotional balance.

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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Grief and Reiki
00:14 Personal Experiences with Reiki
00:41 Meet Kristin Krebs: Nurse and Reiki Practitioner
01:22 Kristin's Journey into Reiki
03:23 Understanding Reiki Attunements
04:47 Incorporating Reiki into Clinical Practice
08:01 Reiki for Personal and Family Well-being
11:20 Reiki and Fertility
16:40 Self-Care and Holistic Nursing
29:28 Practical Tips for Incorporating Reiki
39:24 Scientific Research on Reiki
42:42 Final Thoughts and Resources

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]]> Discover how Reiki, an ancient energy healing technique, can support those navigating the overwhelming emotions of grief following pregnancy and infant loss. 
Join the conversation as Kristin Krebs, BSN, MSN, CRNA, APHN-BC, a nurse anesthetist and Reiki practitioner, shares her personal journey and insights on integrating Reiki into clinical practice and everyday life to promote mindfulness, reduce stress, and foster emotional balance.

Click on links mentioned in the show:

Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Grief and Reiki
00:14 Personal Experiences with Reiki
00:41 Meet Kristin Krebs: Nurse and Reiki Practitioner
01:22 Kristin's Journey into Reiki
03:23 Understanding Reiki Attunements
04:47 Incorporating Reiki into Clinical Practice
08:01 Reiki for Personal and Family Well-being
11:20 Reiki and Fertility
16:40 Self-Care and Holistic Nursing
29:28 Practical Tips for Incorporating Reiki
39:24 Scientific Research on Reiki
42:42 Final Thoughts and Resources

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Buzzsprout-15396799 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2731 full false 35. Compassionate Guidance: Navigating TFMR & Grief With Mandy Wannarka, LICSW 35. Compassionate Guidance: Navigating TFMR & Grief With Mandy Wannarka, LICSW Host Amy Pelkey speaks with Mandy Wannarka, LICSW, PMH-C, RYT-200, a therapist specializing in supporting mothers and couples through the difficult journey of pregnancy and infant loss, including making the decision to terminate a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR).

Mandy shares insights from her career in social work, focusing on her experience with the perinatal population in hospital settings and now in her outpatient mental health practice called Mindful Wellbeing Clinic in Coon Rapids, MN. They discuss the emotional toll of medical terminations, how to make informed decisions, and the importance of finding supportive community and professional resources. 

Mandy also introduces therapeutic approaches like EMDR and mindfulness to help individuals process their emotions and build resilience. This episode aims to offer compassionate guidance and a sense of community for healthcare providers and other parents navigating this challenging topic.

00:00 Introduction to a Heartbreaking Decision

00:36 Meet the Host: Amy Pelkey

01:26 Introducing Mandy Wannarka

02:31 Mandy's Journey into Perinatal Support

03:40 Challenges and Transitions in Hospital Settings

04:52 Establishing an Outpatient Mental Health Practice

05:08 Supporting Families with Complex Medical Journeys

09:31 Empowered Boundary Setting

15:43 Navigating Family Dynamics and Unsolicited Opinions

19:37 Returning to Work After a Loss

25:10 Trauma-Informed Care and EMDR

31:55 Unpacking Childhood Trauma

33:18 Addressing Immediate Needs

35:13 Coping Mechanisms and Maladaptive Behaviors

37:21 Navigating Grief in Relationships

44:20 Pharmacological Options and Therapy

48:41 Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

54:59 Finding the Right Therapist

57:42 Final Thoughts and Support

Links
Mindful Wellbeing Clinic
199 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Suite 208, Coon Rapids, MN 55433; phone (612) 440-1899; email: hello@mindfulwellbeingmn.com

Postpartum Support International (PPI)

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]]> Host Amy Pelkey speaks with Mandy Wannarka, LICSW, PMH-C, RYT-200, a therapist specializing in supporting mothers and couples through the difficult journey of pregnancy and infant loss, including making the decision to terminate a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR).

Mandy shares insights from her career in social work, focusing on her experience with the perinatal population in hospital settings and now in her outpatient mental health practice called Mindful Wellbeing Clinic in Coon Rapids, MN. They discuss the emotional toll of medical terminations, how to make informed decisions, and the importance of finding supportive community and professional resources. 

Mandy also introduces therapeutic approaches like EMDR and mindfulness to help individuals process their emotions and build resilience. This episode aims to offer compassionate guidance and a sense of community for healthcare providers and other parents navigating this challenging topic.

00:00 Introduction to a Heartbreaking Decision

00:36 Meet the Host: Amy Pelkey

01:26 Introducing Mandy Wannarka

02:31 Mandy's Journey into Perinatal Support

03:40 Challenges and Transitions in Hospital Settings

04:52 Establishing an Outpatient Mental Health Practice

05:08 Supporting Families with Complex Medical Journeys

09:31 Empowered Boundary Setting

15:43 Navigating Family Dynamics and Unsolicited Opinions

19:37 Returning to Work After a Loss

25:10 Trauma-Informed Care and EMDR

31:55 Unpacking Childhood Trauma

33:18 Addressing Immediate Needs

35:13 Coping Mechanisms and Maladaptive Behaviors

37:21 Navigating Grief in Relationships

44:20 Pharmacological Options and Therapy

48:41 Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

54:59 Finding the Right Therapist

57:42 Final Thoughts and Support

Links
Mindful Wellbeing Clinic
199 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Suite 208, Coon Rapids, MN 55433; phone (612) 440-1899; email: hello@mindfulwellbeingmn.com

Postpartum Support International (PPI)

Pause to Remember

Music credit: Fractal of Light by, Chris Haugen

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Buzzsprout-15241903 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400 3639 full false 34. Support in Scrubs: Navigating Divorce and Loss as Healthcare Providers with Kelly Powers, CRNA & Divorce Coach 34. Support in Scrubs: Navigating Divorce and Loss as Healthcare Providers with Kelly Powers, CRNA & Divorce Coach Kelly Powers, CRNA and Divorce Coach, offers invaluable insights and guidance for those facing the daunting prospect of a crumbling marriage amidst the burden of losing a baby.

The episode touches on several key points:

  • Kelly's Personal Journey: Kelly shares her own challenging divorce experience and how it led to her career as a divorce coach.
  • Compounded Grief: The discussion explores how divorce can intensify grief, especially after pregnancy or infant loss, and the reluctance of healthcare providers to seek emotional support.
  • Seeking Professional Help: Kelly stresses the significance building a team of professionals including a assistance early in the divorce process, whether through therapy, counseling, or working with a divorce coach.
  • Building a Support Team: Creating a support network a therapist, divorce coach, attorney, real estate agent, financial planner, etc.
  • Divorce Statistics Among Healthcare Professionals: Kelly highlights limited divorce statistics in the healthcare community, acknowledging that healthcare providers, due to their demanding careers, may face slightly higher divorce rates.

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]]> Kelly Powers, CRNA and Divorce Coach, offers invaluable insights and guidance for those facing the daunting prospect of a crumbling marriage amidst the burden of losing a baby.

The episode touches on several key points:

  • Kelly's Personal Journey: Kelly shares her own challenging divorce experience and how it led to her career as a divorce coach.
  • Compounded Grief: The discussion explores how divorce can intensify grief, especially after pregnancy or infant loss, and the reluctance of healthcare providers to seek emotional support.
  • Seeking Professional Help: Kelly stresses the significance building a team of professionals including a assistance early in the divorce process, whether through therapy, counseling, or working with a divorce coach.
  • Building a Support Team: Creating a support network a therapist, divorce coach, attorney, real estate agent, financial planner, etc.
  • Divorce Statistics Among Healthcare Professionals: Kelly highlights limited divorce statistics in the healthcare community, acknowledging that healthcare providers, due to their demanding careers, may face slightly higher divorce rates.

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2148145005 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:45:00 -0400 2686 false 33. Grief & Faith: Insights from Rev. Daryl Lavway 33. Grief & Faith: Insights from Rev. Daryl Lavway Reverend Daryl Lavway engages in a meaningful conversation with host Amy Pelkey, CRNA.  Leveraging his extensive ministry experience and role as a chaplain in a Level 1, academic, medical center, Daryl provides profound insights into the intersection of grief and faith.

Five key points discussed include:

  1. Unhelpful religious comments like, "It was God's will,” or "God needed another angel,” can be challenged with, "How do you know?"
  2. The complex relationship between religion and grief (including church)
  3. God grieves with us
  4. Using faith as a comforting tool if it feels right to you
  5. Avoiding isolation and seeking trustworthy support with an individual or community

Daryl's insights offer a fresh perspective on how to approach religious comments, embrace your faith, and seek meaningful support with the help of an individual or community. He reminds listeners to trust their instincts honoring the memory of your baby.  Read more here.

If you have questions or would like to connect with Daryl, email: amy@puasetoremember.org.

Pause to Remember Resources for female, healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy and infant loss:

Where to find Pause to Remember Website, Instagram, Facebook 

MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up on the waitlist 

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]]> Reverend Daryl Lavway engages in a meaningful conversation with host Amy Pelkey, CRNA.  Leveraging his extensive ministry experience and role as a chaplain in a Level 1, academic, medical center, Daryl provides profound insights into the intersection of grief and faith.

Five key points discussed include:

  1. Unhelpful religious comments like, "It was God's will,” or "God needed another angel,” can be challenged with, "How do you know?"
  2. The complex relationship between religion and grief (including church)
  3. God grieves with us
  4. Using faith as a comforting tool if it feels right to you
  5. Avoiding isolation and seeking trustworthy support with an individual or community

Daryl's insights offer a fresh perspective on how to approach religious comments, embrace your faith, and seek meaningful support with the help of an individual or community. He reminds listeners to trust their instincts honoring the memory of your baby.  Read more here.

If you have questions or would like to connect with Daryl, email: amy@puasetoremember.org.

Pause to Remember Resources for female, healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy and infant loss:

Where to find Pause to Remember Website, Instagram, Facebook 

MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up on the waitlist 

Support the show

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2148121641 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 04:45:00 -0400 2067 false 32. Navigating Burnout with Dr. Errin Weisman, DO 32. Navigating Burnout with Dr. Errin Weisman, DO Dr. Errin Weisman is a burnout coach, mentor, speaker, podcaster, and friend.   She shares her experience with burnout that began in medical school and escalated during her residency and early years as an attending physician.  This led to her feeling trapped.

The episode highlights the impact of the pandemic on burnout and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals.  Dr. Weisman emphasizes the importance of seeking support, finding a community, and making changes to overcome burnout.

The conversation explores topics like self-discovery, navigating grief, and making assertive choices. Financial concerns, prioritizing mental health, and addressing work addiction are also discussed.

Find inspiration and resources to deal with burnout by listening to the conversation.

Mentioned in the podcast:

Connect with Dr. Errin Weisman:

Blog post with additional information is here.

Pause to Remember Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

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]]> Dr. Errin Weisman is a burnout coach, mentor, speaker, podcaster, and friend.   She shares her experience with burnout that began in medical school and escalated during her residency and early years as an attending physician.  This led to her feeling trapped.

The episode highlights the impact of the pandemic on burnout and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals.  Dr. Weisman emphasizes the importance of seeking support, finding a community, and making changes to overcome burnout.

The conversation explores topics like self-discovery, navigating grief, and making assertive choices. Financial concerns, prioritizing mental health, and addressing work addiction are also discussed.

Find inspiration and resources to deal with burnout by listening to the conversation.

Mentioned in the podcast:

Connect with Dr. Errin Weisman:

Blog post with additional information is here.

Pause to Remember Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147952438 Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:45:00 -0400 3074 false 31. Meditation for Compassion and Love in the Midst of Grief 31. Meditation for Compassion and Love in the Midst of Grief Two experiences can co-exist. Create space to tend to your experiences and the feelings that arise along the way while cultivating self-compassion and love.  This meditation is about 5 minutes long.

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NEW OFFERING IN 2023!  -  MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up here.

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]]> Two experiences can co-exist. Create space to tend to your experiences and the feelings that arise along the way while cultivating self-compassion and love.  This meditation is about 5 minutes long.

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Where to find Pause to Remember

NEW OFFERING IN 2023!  -  MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up here.

Financially Support Pause to Remember - Click here to donate.

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147935022 Mon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 315 false 30. Katie Cooper, CRNA - Egg Donation, Fertility Treatments, and More 30. Katie Cooper, CRNA - Egg Donation, Fertility Treatments, and More Katie Cooper, MS, CRNA, APRN has a unique perspective on fertility care.  Not only did she donate her eggs to a family in her 20s, she now specializes in fertility anesthesia.

Listen to our conversation as we cover:

  • Tips to optimize your health in preparation for infertility treatments
  • Suggestions and questions to ask when researching a fertility clinic
  • Financial considerations
  • Anesthesia for fertility treatments
  • Personal experience with miscarriage
  • ABC News segment about four families going through infertility care.  One family received treatment where Katie works (you can see Katie at 10:15).

Here is Katie's contact information:

 

Pause to Remember Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

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NEW OFFERING IN 2023!  -  MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up here.

Financially Support Pause to Remember - Click 

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]]> Katie Cooper, MS, CRNA, APRN has a unique perspective on fertility care.  Not only did she donate her eggs to a family in her 20s, she now specializes in fertility anesthesia.

Listen to our conversation as we cover:

  • Tips to optimize your health in preparation for infertility treatments
  • Suggestions and questions to ask when researching a fertility clinic
  • Financial considerations
  • Anesthesia for fertility treatments
  • Personal experience with miscarriage
  • ABC News segment about four families going through infertility care.  One family received treatment where Katie works (you can see Katie at 10:15).

Here is Katie's contact information:

 

Pause to Remember Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Where to find Pause to Remember Website, Instagram, Facebook 

NEW OFFERING IN 2023!  -  MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up here.

Financially Support Pause to Remember - Click 

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147936942 Thu, 11 May 2023 04:45:00 -0400 2907 false 29. Chelsey Herzig, CRNA - The impact of loss on her career and marriage 29. Chelsey Herzig, CRNA - The impact of loss on her career and marriage Chelsey Herzig, CRNA works in a critical access hospital in Minnesota.  She talks about her daughter, Brynn, and the impact losing her has made in her life including her career and marriage.

Some of the things discussed include:

  • Infertility treatment
  • Process of diagnosing Brynn with a life limiting diagnosis (included a fetal MRI)
  • Decision to terminate the pregnancy in a larger facility with more resources
  • Anticipatory grieving
  • Experience of labor induction at ~21 weeks
  • Special urn made from a woman on Etsy (click here)
  • Maternity leave before gradually re-entering the operating room
  • Impact of infertility and loss on Chelsey's marriage
  • Therapy
  • Freezing eggs

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Where to find Pause to Remember Website, Instagram, Facebook 

NEW OFFERING IN 2023!  -  MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up here.

Financially Support Pause to Remember - Click here to donate.

Music credit: Fractal of Light, 

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]]> Chelsey Herzig, CRNA works in a critical access hospital in Minnesota.  She talks about her daughter, Brynn, and the impact losing her has made in her life including her career and marriage.

Some of the things discussed include:

  • Infertility treatment
  • Process of diagnosing Brynn with a life limiting diagnosis (included a fetal MRI)
  • Decision to terminate the pregnancy in a larger facility with more resources
  • Anticipatory grieving
  • Experience of labor induction at ~21 weeks
  • Special urn made from a woman on Etsy (click here)
  • Maternity leave before gradually re-entering the operating room
  • Impact of infertility and loss on Chelsey's marriage
  • Therapy
  • Freezing eggs

Pause to Remember Information

Pause to Remember Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Where to find Pause to Remember Website, Instagram, Facebook 

NEW OFFERING IN 2023!  -  MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up here.

Financially Support Pause to Remember - Click here to donate.

Music credit: Fractal of Light, 

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147912011 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:45:00 -0400 3801 false 28. Meditation for the Parking Lot or Doctor's Office (~8 min) 28. Meditation for the Parking Lot or Doctor's Office (~8 min) MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up for group or private options here.

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]]> MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up for group or private options here.

Pause to Remember FREE Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147901644 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0400 517 false 27. Bailey Dykema, CRNA - Infertility, Miscarriage, Stress, & Self-Care 27. Bailey Dykema, CRNA - Infertility, Miscarriage, Stress, & Self-Care Bailey Dykema, CRNA works in Minnesota at a critical access hospital.  She has been on a four year infertility journey (IUI and IVF) and experienced a miscarriage in November 2022.

Bailey shares her experiences with:

You can connect with Bailey on Instagram @mrs_dykema

Find more resources in this blog post. 

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NEW OFFERING IN 2023!  -  MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up for the March 2023 group or private options here.

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]]> Bailey Dykema, CRNA works in Minnesota at a critical access hospital.  She has been on a four year infertility journey (IUI and IVF) and experienced a miscarriage in November 2022.

Bailey shares her experiences with:

You can connect with Bailey on Instagram @mrs_dykema

Find more resources in this blog post. 

Pause to Remember Information

NEW OFFERING IN 2023!  -  MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up for the March 2023 group or private options here.

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147866404 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:45:00 -0500 2526 false 26. Meditation for Beginners 26. Meditation for Beginners MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) 

A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up for the March 2023 group or private options here.

Do you have questions?  Talk to Amy here. 

Pause to Remember Free Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

Also, you can Refer a provider (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, etc), Be a guest on the podcast, or Contact Amy

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]]> MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) 

A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up for the March 2023 group or private options here.

Do you have questions?  Talk to Amy here. 

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147866403 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:45:00 -0500 332 false 25. Grieving Children with Sara Asch 25. Grieving Children with Sara Asch Sara Asch, from The Center for Grieving Children, in Portland, Maine, works closely with families, volunteers, and the community in the areas of grief and loss, program development, outreach, and training.

Sara offered many suggestions and insights regarding grieving children.  Some include:

  • Sitting with difficult news about a life limiting diagnosis or a pregnancy or infant loss before sharing it with your living children.  Acknowledge your feelings and begin your grief work first.
  • Think about what the next few days or weeks might look like for you and your family.
  • Model and show some of your feelings feelings for your children when you are talking to them.
  • Tears are an indication of sadness and that is OK.
  • Stay away from euphemisms.  They are confusing.  Use the words "die" and "death."
  • Let your children know you are always open to talking about the baby, death, and dying.
  • A toy or favorite blanket may bring comfort to young children during difficult conversations.  Avoid bringing up death at bedtime.
  • If your baby dies at the hospital, follow your children's cues for visiting.  Give them a choice about seeing the baby.  Prepare them before the visit.  Have a trusted adult bring them and be available to take the sibling(s) home.
  • Suggestions to honor your baby's memory.
  • Help your children learn to express feelings. 
  • Behavior and clues to watch for if your child is struggling after loss.
  • Navigating bereavement resources.  Peer support groups are helpful.
  • Tell children the truth so they do not imagine the worse.

Recommended Books:  (Note: If you decide to purchase through these links, the Pause to Remember receives a small commission at no extra cost to you.)

Resources: National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG), 

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]]> Sara Asch, from The Center for Grieving Children, in Portland, Maine, works closely with families, volunteers, and the community in the areas of grief and loss, program development, outreach, and training.

Sara offered many suggestions and insights regarding grieving children.  Some include:

  • Sitting with difficult news about a life limiting diagnosis or a pregnancy or infant loss before sharing it with your living children.  Acknowledge your feelings and begin your grief work first.
  • Think about what the next few days or weeks might look like for you and your family.
  • Model and show some of your feelings feelings for your children when you are talking to them.
  • Tears are an indication of sadness and that is OK.
  • Stay away from euphemisms.  They are confusing.  Use the words "die" and "death."
  • Let your children know you are always open to talking about the baby, death, and dying.
  • A toy or favorite blanket may bring comfort to young children during difficult conversations.  Avoid bringing up death at bedtime.
  • If your baby dies at the hospital, follow your children's cues for visiting.  Give them a choice about seeing the baby.  Prepare them before the visit.  Have a trusted adult bring them and be available to take the sibling(s) home.
  • Suggestions to honor your baby's memory.
  • Help your children learn to express feelings. 
  • Behavior and clues to watch for if your child is struggling after loss.
  • Navigating bereavement resources.  Peer support groups are helpful.
  • Tell children the truth so they do not imagine the worse.

Recommended Books:  (Note: If you decide to purchase through these links, the Pause to Remember receives a small commission at no extra cost to you.)

Resources: National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG), 

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147856998 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 04:45:00 -0500 2157 false 24. Chronic Pain After Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Macy Guisto, DPT 24. Chronic Pain After Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Macy Guisto, DPT Macy Guisto, DPT talks about chronic pain after pregnancy and infant loss.

In this episode she talks about:

  • Risk factors - emotional overload, trauma
  • Pain after delivery or c-section
  • Identifying contributing factors
    • lack of sleep
    • emotional overload
    • constantly in "fight or flight" mode
    • stressors (like loss)
    • hormones
    • nutrition
  • Induced labor, epidurals, and c-sections have been shown to increase the risk of developing chronic pain
  • How do you make a plan and where do you start?
  • 3 Priorities
    • Give yourself grace
    • Start moving
    • Have a way to manage stress

 

Where to find Macy Guisto.

 

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NEW OFFERING IN 2023!  -  MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up for the January 2023 group or private options here.

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]]> Macy Guisto, DPT talks about chronic pain after pregnancy and infant loss.

In this episode she talks about:

  • Risk factors - emotional overload, trauma
  • Pain after delivery or c-section
  • Identifying contributing factors
    • lack of sleep
    • emotional overload
    • constantly in "fight or flight" mode
    • stressors (like loss)
    • hormones
    • nutrition
  • Induced labor, epidurals, and c-sections have been shown to increase the risk of developing chronic pain
  • How do you make a plan and where do you start?
  • 3 Priorities
    • Give yourself grace
    • Start moving
    • Have a way to manage stress

 

Where to find Macy Guisto.

 

Pause to Remember Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

NEW OFFERING IN 2023!  -  MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  Learn more and sign up for the January 2023 group or private options here.

Where to find Pause to Remember

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147821916 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:45:00 -0500 2247 false 23. Sex After Pregnancy Loss with David Allsop, MS, CFLE, CNP 23. Sex After Pregnancy Loss with David Allsop, MS, CFLE, CNP David Allsop, MS, CFLE, CNP is completing his PhD in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

He is investigating how sexual wellbeing changes after pregnancy loss and hopes to better understand the experiences of the couples in the ALOE study.

ALOE stands for Acknowledging Loss Outcomes and Experiences.  Couples can participate in the ALOE study if they have:

  • Have experienced a pregnancy loss within the past 4 months

  • Have been in a relationship with their partner for a year or more

  • Are not currently or recently receiving fertility treatment

Each partner must be willing to complete a survey (30-45 minutes) once a month for four months.  They will be compensated.  You can sign up here or contact the team by email: ALOE@Dal.ca

In this episode we talked about how sexual health impacts both mental health and happiness.  Samantha Joel's research about predictors of relationship quality is mentioned.  Sexual satisfaction is a predictor or a good relationship.

Researchers know little about how pregnancy loss affects couples’ sexual relationships, which makes it difficult for couples to get the help they need after a loss.  Studying this is fairly new.  There are only three empirical studies on this topic.  One trend in the data includes mothers having a decreased sexual desire after loss.

The research that showed 42% of surgeons had experienced pregnancy loss was in 2021 in JAMA Surgery.  You can access it here.

Natalie Rosen - Couples and Sexual Health Research

David Allsop's email: David.Allsop@dal.ca

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]]> David Allsop, MS, CFLE, CNP is completing his PhD in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

He is investigating how sexual wellbeing changes after pregnancy loss and hopes to better understand the experiences of the couples in the ALOE study.

ALOE stands for Acknowledging Loss Outcomes and Experiences.  Couples can participate in the ALOE study if they have:

  • Have experienced a pregnancy loss within the past 4 months

  • Have been in a relationship with their partner for a year or more

  • Are not currently or recently receiving fertility treatment

Each partner must be willing to complete a survey (30-45 minutes) once a month for four months.  They will be compensated.  You can sign up here or contact the team by email: ALOE@Dal.ca

In this episode we talked about how sexual health impacts both mental health and happiness.  Samantha Joel's research about predictors of relationship quality is mentioned.  Sexual satisfaction is a predictor or a good relationship.

Researchers know little about how pregnancy loss affects couples’ sexual relationships, which makes it difficult for couples to get the help they need after a loss.  Studying this is fairly new.  There are only three empirical studies on this topic.  One trend in the data includes mothers having a decreased sexual desire after loss.

The research that showed 42% of surgeons had experienced pregnancy loss was in 2021 in JAMA Surgery.  You can access it here.

Natalie Rosen - Couples and Sexual Health Research

David Allsop's email: David.Allsop@dal.ca

Pause to Remember Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant Loss

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147813266 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:45:00 -0400 2040 false 22. Stronger Together 22. Stronger Together Resources

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]]> Resources

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147807460 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 04:45:00 -0400 417 false 21. What to Do For Someone Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss 21. What to Do For Someone Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss Three goals are outlined to create a guide for you.  With these goals, suggestions are made for what you can do or buy to help alleviate feelings of isolation, support day-to-day responsibilities at home, and offer comfort.

This information is written in a blog post found here.

You can also have it emailed along with information from Episode 20 by clicking here.

Resources:

  • Free eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss
  •  Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss
  • Private Facebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare Providers
  • FREE Yoga with the Pause to Remember Community

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

Other

  • Talk to Amy Pelkey - her schedule is here
  • Contact Amy Pelkey here.
  • www.AmyPelkey.com
  • Music credit: Fractal of Light, by Chris Haugen

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]]> Three goals are outlined to create a guide for you.  With these goals, suggestions are made for what you can do or buy to help alleviate feelings of isolation, support day-to-day responsibilities at home, and offer comfort.

This information is written in a blog post found here.

You can also have it emailed along with information from Episode 20 by clicking here.

Resources:

  • Free eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss
  •  Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss
  • Private Facebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare Providers
  • FREE Yoga with the Pause to Remember Community

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

Other

  • Talk to Amy Pelkey - her schedule is here
  • Contact Amy Pelkey here.
  • www.AmyPelkey.com
  • Music credit: Fractal of Light, by Chris Haugen

Support the show

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147805080 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 04:45:00 -0400 928 false 20. What to Say to Someone Who Has Lost a Baby 20. What to Say to Someone Who Has Lost a Baby This episode is for all the support people who care about a family member, friend, neighbor, or co-worker who is grieving after a pregnancy or infant loss.

A comprehensive list of what not to say is reviewed with examples.  

Suggestions to start a conversation with a griever and how to create a safe space for them to share is also offered.

This information is written in a blog post found here.

You can also have it emailed to you by clicking here.

Resources:

  • Free eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss
  •  Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss
  • Private Facebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare Providers
  • FREE Yoga with the Pause to Remember Community

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

Other

  • Talk to Amy Pelkey - her schedule is here
  • Contact Amy Pelkey here.
  • www.AmyPelkey.com
  • Music credit: Fractal of Light, by Chris Haugen

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]]> This episode is for all the support people who care about a family member, friend, neighbor, or co-worker who is grieving after a pregnancy or infant loss.

A comprehensive list of what not to say is reviewed with examples.  

Suggestions to start a conversation with a griever and how to create a safe space for them to share is also offered.

This information is written in a blog post found here.

You can also have it emailed to you by clicking here.

Resources:

  • Free eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss
  •  Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss
  • Private Facebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare Providers
  • FREE Yoga with the Pause to Remember Community

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

Other

  • Talk to Amy Pelkey - her schedule is here
  • Contact Amy Pelkey here.
  • www.AmyPelkey.com
  • Music credit: Fractal of Light, by Chris Haugen

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147801971 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 04:45:00 -0400 766 false 19. Meditation for a scattered mind or distracting emotions 19. Meditation for a scattered mind or distracting emotions Mindfulness Practice

Do you ever feel like your mind is scattered or you're distracted by your emotions?

Meditation is one mindfulness practice to help you redirect your awareness to the present moment. 

Here is a meditation for when you feel like your mind or emotions are getting the best of you.

You can listen to this mindfulness practice in your call room, car, bedroom, gym, or anywhere else.

Resources:

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]]> Mindfulness Practice

Do you ever feel like your mind is scattered or you're distracted by your emotions?

Meditation is one mindfulness practice to help you redirect your awareness to the present moment. 

Here is a meditation for when you feel like your mind or emotions are getting the best of you.

You can listen to this mindfulness practice in your call room, car, bedroom, gym, or anywhere else.

Resources:

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147798448 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:21:00 -0400 478 false 18. Tyra Abdalla, DPT talks about incontinence, painful sex, and more after loss 18. Tyra Abdalla, DPT talks about incontinence, painful sex, and more after loss Dr. Tyra Abdalla, DPT specializes in pelvic health.  In detail, Tyra talks about:

  • signs and symptoms of pelvic dysfunction
  • how to find a pelvic health specialist
  • how the pelvis is evaluated
  • traumatic birth
  • how to obtain the best outcomes with a holistic approach
  • pelvic floor issues after c-sections vs vaginal delivers including scar tissue and adhesions
  • returning to work
  • painful sex

You can find Tyra on Instagram @pittsburghpelvicpt or at Wonsettler Physical Therapy in Scenery Hill, PA (724) 945-5161.  Tyra can do in-person and tele-health evaluations.

Resources:

  • Free eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss
  •  Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss
  • Private Facebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare Providers
  • FREE Yoga with the Pause to Remember Community

 Where to find Pause to Remember

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]]> Dr. Tyra Abdalla, DPT specializes in pelvic health.  In detail, Tyra talks about:

  • signs and symptoms of pelvic dysfunction
  • how to find a pelvic health specialist
  • how the pelvis is evaluated
  • traumatic birth
  • how to obtain the best outcomes with a holistic approach
  • pelvic floor issues after c-sections vs vaginal delivers including scar tissue and adhesions
  • returning to work
  • painful sex

You can find Tyra on Instagram @pittsburghpelvicpt or at Wonsettler Physical Therapy in Scenery Hill, PA (724) 945-5161.  Tyra can do in-person and tele-health evaluations.

Resources:

  • Free eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss
  •  Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss
  • Private Facebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare Providers
  • FREE Yoga with the Pause to Remember Community

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147795482 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:45:00 -0400 1773 false 17. Brenda Behan, LSW Talks About Losing Tucker and MS While Pregnant 17. Brenda Behan, LSW Talks About Losing Tucker and MS While Pregnant Brenda Behan, LSW, learned there was something wrong with her son, Tucker, when a cystic hygroma was detected at her first ultrasound appointment.

At that time, she was experiencing numbness on the right side of her body.  Soon after, a large lesion was detected on her brain stem, MS was diagnosed, and treatment began.

Brenda had many difficult decisions to make including:

  • Continuing to work in her "dream job" or take care of herself
  • Terminate her pregnancy or carry Tucker
  • Leave or stay in her marriage
  • Getting help from a therapist

Tucker's memory is preserved through the work Brenda and her husband, Trevor, do through Good Day Racing.

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

FREE YOGA with the Pause to Remember Community

  • Led by Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200
  • This is for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss. 
  • There will be time for gathering and conversation if you would like to talk with others
  • Click HERE for information and link to join (future dates will be added here) 

 Where to find Pause to Remember

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]]> Brenda Behan, LSW, learned there was something wrong with her son, Tucker, when a cystic hygroma was detected at her first ultrasound appointment.

At that time, she was experiencing numbness on the right side of her body.  Soon after, a large lesion was detected on her brain stem, MS was diagnosed, and treatment began.

Brenda had many difficult decisions to make including:

  • Continuing to work in her "dream job" or take care of herself
  • Terminate her pregnancy or carry Tucker
  • Leave or stay in her marriage
  • Getting help from a therapist

Tucker's memory is preserved through the work Brenda and her husband, Trevor, do through Good Day Racing.

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

FREE YOGA with the Pause to Remember Community

  • Led by Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200
  • This is for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss. 
  • There will be time for gathering and conversation if you would like to talk with others
  • Click HERE for information and link to join (future dates will be added here) 

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147793365 Thu, 15 Sep 2022 04:45:00 -0400 2204 false 16. Social Media Break When Grieving 16. Social Media Break When Grieving In this episode, Amy Pelkey talks about taking a break from digital break.

She shares some thoughts from Cal Newport's book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World and how they can be applicable to anyone including grieving mothers.

Both positive and negative aspects of social media while grieving are highlighted with the hopes of inspiring more mindful use of social media.

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

FREE YOGA with the Pause to Remember Community

  • Led by Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200
  • This is for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss. 
  • There will be time for gathering and conversation if you would like to talk with others
  • Click HERE for information and link to join (future dates will be added here) 

 Where to find Pause to Remember

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  • Cont

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]]> In this episode, Amy Pelkey talks about taking a break from digital break.

She shares some thoughts from Cal Newport's book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World and how they can be applicable to anyone including grieving mothers.

Both positive and negative aspects of social media while grieving are highlighted with the hopes of inspiring more mindful use of social media.

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

FREE YOGA with the Pause to Remember Community

  • Led by Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200
  • This is for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss. 
  • There will be time for gathering and conversation if you would like to talk with others
  • Click HERE for information and link to join (future dates will be added here) 

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

Other

  • Talk to Amy Pelkey - her schedule is here
  • Cont

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147792622 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 16:35:00 -0400 1008 false 15. Virtual EMDR For Grief After Pregnancy or Infant Loss 15. Virtual EMDR For Grief After Pregnancy or Infant Loss Do you feel like there is a sea of options to help you with your grief but sifting through the resources feels like a time consuming task?

Why don't you take a listen to this episode focused on EMDR which stands for "eye movement desensitization and reprocessing?" 

EMDR is a type of therapy with many applications including PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and grief.

Jeff Tejcek, founder of Virtual EMDR, talked with Amy Pelkey about EMDR.  Here are some of the highlights of this episode:

  • How Virtual EMDR came to be (including Jeff's childhood and PTSD)
  • What is EMDR?
  • History and evolution of EMDR
  • Benefits of virtual EMDR
    • Cost effective
    • Can use anytime (do not have to wait for a therapist appointment)
    • Unlimited use
    • Privacy
    • Can work for future events
  • Multi-prong approach to mental health problems
  • Experiencing mental health problems can be isolating - benefits of grief support groups
  • EMDR for substance use disorder
  • Different protocols built into the Virtual EMDR platform including "grief and loss"
  • Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro
  • Learn more about EMDR by typing, "What is EMDR?" into YouTube search, many videos including videos from the Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Pregnancy or infant loss can trigger unprocessed childhood trauma
  • Your virtual EMDR sessions are saved so you can track your progress
  • Hybrid EMDR - virtual and in-person with a therapist
  • EMDR can be applied to the "little things" in life not just trauma, grief, loss, etc
  • Benefits of therapists and talk therapy
  • Research

Where to find Jeff Tejcek's and his contact information:

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Support the show

Be a guest on the Pause to Remember Podcast, complete this form

Pause to Remember - Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest

Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

]]> Do you feel like there is a sea of options to help you with your grief but sifting through the resources feels like a time consuming task?

Why don't you take a listen to this episode focused on EMDR which stands for "eye movement desensitization and reprocessing?" 

EMDR is a type of therapy with many applications including PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and grief.

Jeff Tejcek, founder of Virtual EMDR, talked with Amy Pelkey about EMDR.  Here are some of the highlights of this episode:

  • How Virtual EMDR came to be (including Jeff's childhood and PTSD)
  • What is EMDR?
  • History and evolution of EMDR
  • Benefits of virtual EMDR
    • Cost effective
    • Can use anytime (do not have to wait for a therapist appointment)
    • Unlimited use
    • Privacy
    • Can work for future events
  • Multi-prong approach to mental health problems
  • Experiencing mental health problems can be isolating - benefits of grief support groups
  • EMDR for substance use disorder
  • Different protocols built into the Virtual EMDR platform including "grief and loss"
  • Getting Past Your Past by Francine Shapiro
  • Learn more about EMDR by typing, "What is EMDR?" into YouTube search, many videos including videos from the Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Pregnancy or infant loss can trigger unprocessed childhood trauma
  • Your virtual EMDR sessions are saved so you can track your progress
  • Hybrid EMDR - virtual and in-person with a therapist
  • EMDR can be applied to the "little things" in life not just trauma, grief, loss, etc
  • Benefits of therapists and talk therapy
  • Research

Where to find Jeff Tejcek's and his contact information:

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Support the show

Be a guest on the Pause to Remember Podcast, complete this form

Pause to Remember - Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest

Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147770428 Thu, 04 Aug 2022 04:45:00 -0400 3297 false 14. 7-Benefits of Yoga for Grief Support 14. 7-Benefits of Yoga for Grief Support In this episode, learn about some of the benefits yoga can have and what you may learn when practicing yoga.

FREE YOGA with the Pause to Remember Community

  • The first class will be August 28 at 7:15pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200
  • This is for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  
  • There will be time for gathering and conversation if you would like to talk with others.
  • Click HERE for information and link to join (future dates will be added here) 

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

Other

  • Talk to Amy Pelkey - her schedule is here
  • Contact Amy Pelkey here.

Support the show

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]]> In this episode, learn about some of the benefits yoga can have and what you may learn when practicing yoga.

FREE YOGA with the Pause to Remember Community

  • The first class will be August 28 at 7:15pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200
  • This is for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss.  
  • There will be time for gathering and conversation if you would like to talk with others.
  • Click HERE for information and link to join (future dates will be added here) 

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

Other

  • Talk to Amy Pelkey - her schedule is here
  • Contact Amy Pelkey here.

Support the show

Be a guest on the Pause to Remember Podcast, complete this form

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Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147770085 Thu, 28 Jul 2022 04:45:00 -0400 818 false 13. Financial strain, planning, & pivoting to Locums with Adam Kearns, CRC 13. Financial strain, planning, & pivoting to Locums with Adam Kearns, CRC Are you struggling with money after your pregnancy or infant loss?  Maybe you are brainstorming ideas to pay for the care of a fertility specialist.

Are you taking time off or cutting back your hours?

Maybe you are curious about working as an independent contractor/Locums, but can't figure out how the retirement, healthcare coverage, and disability insurance will work out.

In today's episode, Adam Kearns, CRC, shares nearly two decades of experience and knowledge in the area of financial planning.  

Show Notes:

  • What to do if your income has decreased
  • Budget and expenses worksheet
  • Tap into HR resources
  • Borrowing against your current retirement savings; Plan Agreement Summary; interest and tax considerations
  • Handling student loans
  • Exploring work as an independent contractor/Locums
  • SEP IRA
  • If you need health insurance
  • Disability insurance - a financial planner can help you read the fine print
  • How to find a financial planner and questions to ask
  • Adam has a flexible schedule to meet customer's needs (early mornings, evenings, weekends)
  • Factoring in your current, employer based plans with additional retirement savings and investments
  • Online tools to help you see all your investments in one place

Links mentioned:

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember

  • <

Support the show

Be a guest on the Pause to Remember Podcast, complete this form

Pause to Remember - Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest

Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

]]> Are you struggling with money after your pregnancy or infant loss?  Maybe you are brainstorming ideas to pay for the care of a fertility specialist.

Are you taking time off or cutting back your hours?

Maybe you are curious about working as an independent contractor/Locums, but can't figure out how the retirement, healthcare coverage, and disability insurance will work out.

In today's episode, Adam Kearns, CRC, shares nearly two decades of experience and knowledge in the area of financial planning.  

Show Notes:

  • What to do if your income has decreased
  • Budget and expenses worksheet
  • Tap into HR resources
  • Borrowing against your current retirement savings; Plan Agreement Summary; interest and tax considerations
  • Handling student loans
  • Exploring work as an independent contractor/Locums
  • SEP IRA
  • If you need health insurance
  • Disability insurance - a financial planner can help you read the fine print
  • How to find a financial planner and questions to ask
  • Adam has a flexible schedule to meet customer's needs (early mornings, evenings, weekends)
  • Factoring in your current, employer based plans with additional retirement savings and investments
  • Online tools to help you see all your investments in one place

Links mentioned:

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember

  • <

Support the show

Be a guest on the Pause to Remember Podcast, complete this form

Pause to Remember - Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest

Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147766991 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:45:00 -0400 2630 false 12. 6-Benefits of Support Groups 12. 6-Benefits of Support Groups Here are 6 benefits of joining a support group like the one offered through Pause to Remember.

  1. Recognizing that you are not alone
  2. Sharing ideas
  3. Feeling hope
  4. Different perspectives
  5. A sense of belonging
  6. Giving back

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

FREE Yoga here at Pause to Remember starting August 28 at 7:15pm via Zoom.

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

Other

Support the show

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]]> Here are 6 benefits of joining a support group like the one offered through Pause to Remember.

  1. Recognizing that you are not alone
  2. Sharing ideas
  3. Feeling hope
  4. Different perspectives
  5. A sense of belonging
  6. Giving back

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

FREE Yoga here at Pause to Remember starting August 28 at 7:15pm via Zoom.

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

Other

Support the show

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Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147764623 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 04:45:00 -0400 578 false 11. Mud Mask and Mindful Bath 11. Mud Mask and Mindful Bath Do you ever feel like you can't get away and have a moment of peace? Want to try a "mud mask and mindful bath" practice?

Note: This podcast contains some affiliate links.  They will not cost you extra to use and are options.  Using these links will help support the podcast and offerings at Pause to Remember.

Gather the following:

Bath towels (including one to roll and place behind your neck), soap, shampoo/conditioner, your favorite facial mask, epsom salts, essential oil, and device to listen to the mindfulness practice.  Dim the lights.  Light some candles.  

Place in warm bath water:

  • 1-2 cups Epsom salt (for standard size bath tub)
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 5+ drops of lavender or other essential oil

Here are the links to my favorites: Charcoal Facial Mask or AHA Mask   and lavender, serenity, or anchor essential oils.

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support the show

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Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

]]> Do you ever feel like you can't get away and have a moment of peace? Want to try a "mud mask and mindful bath" practice?

Note: This podcast contains some affiliate links.  They will not cost you extra to use and are options.  Using these links will help support the podcast and offerings at Pause to Remember.

Gather the following:

Bath towels (including one to roll and place behind your neck), soap, shampoo/conditioner, your favorite facial mask, epsom salts, essential oil, and device to listen to the mindfulness practice.  Dim the lights.  Light some candles.  

Place in warm bath water:

  • 1-2 cups Epsom salt (for standard size bath tub)
  • 1/4 cup baking soda
  • 5+ drops of lavender or other essential oil

Here are the links to my favorites: Charcoal Facial Mask or AHA Mask   and lavender, serenity, or anchor essential oils.

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support the show

Be a guest on the Pause to Remember Podcast, complete this form

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Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147759889 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 04:45:00 -0400 760 false 10. Brittany Kemp, CRNA talks about her daughter, Eden 10. Brittany Kemp, CRNA talks about her daughter, Eden When Brittany Kemp's daughter, Eden Grace, was diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, she and her husband took the information in stride and looked forward to the day she arrived.  

Everything was going ok until Brittany could not feel Eden moving.  Listen to this episode and find out what happens and how Brittany's grieving journey unfolds.  

In this episode, Brittany talks about:

  • Eden's cause of death
  • Creating memories with Eden
  • Support her family was offered
  • MOHA Network - learn more here
  • What has changed professionally and personally for Brittany

There is so much hope Brittany offers in this episode.  Give it a listen!

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

Other

  • Talk to Amy Pelkey - her schedule is here
  • Contact Amy Pelkey here.

Support the show

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]]> When Brittany Kemp's daughter, Eden Grace, was diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, she and her husband took the information in stride and looked forward to the day she arrived.  

Everything was going ok until Brittany could not feel Eden moving.  Listen to this episode and find out what happens and how Brittany's grieving journey unfolds.  

In this episode, Brittany talks about:

  • Eden's cause of death
  • Creating memories with Eden
  • Support her family was offered
  • MOHA Network - learn more here
  • What has changed professionally and personally for Brittany

There is so much hope Brittany offers in this episode.  Give it a listen!

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here.  

Other

  • Talk to Amy Pelkey - her schedule is here
  • Contact Amy Pelkey here.

Support the show

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147757674 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:10:00 -0400 3508 false 9. Grief Vacation 9. Grief Vacation Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your grief?  Can another emotion co-exist with your sadness, frustration, or overwhelm?

Getting on a plane for a vacation with your partner or a few of your girlfriends may not be realistic right now.  How about taking about ten minutes right now to create a mini-vacation for yourself?  

Join Amy for a few mindful moments with a sense of curiosity and see how you feel at the end.

Mentioned in the podcast:

  • Episode 2 with Crystal Webster - you can find it here.

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember (click on links below)

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here. 

Other

Support the show

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]]> Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your grief?  Can another emotion co-exist with your sadness, frustration, or overwhelm?

Getting on a plane for a vacation with your partner or a few of your girlfriends may not be realistic right now.  How about taking about ten minutes right now to create a mini-vacation for yourself?  

Join Amy for a few mindful moments with a sense of curiosity and see how you feel at the end.

Mentioned in the podcast:

  • Episode 2 with Crystal Webster - you can find it here.

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 Where to find Pause to Remember (click on links below)

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here. 

Other

Support the show

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147752933 Thu, 23 Jun 2022 04:45:00 -0400 750 false 8. Journey after miscarriages with father, David Pawlikowski, CRNA 8. Journey after miscarriages with father, David Pawlikowski, CRNA With Father's Day right around the corner, this episode is with a father, David Pawlikowski, CRNA, who experienced losses with his wife.

Their first loss was while he was in anesthesia school.  

Here are some things discussed:

  • Miscarriages
  • D&E
  • Seeking help at Shadygrove Fertility in Maryland; Dr. Bromer (https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/our-care-team/doctors/bromer/)
  • MTHFR mutation
  • The cost of fertility treatment when you are a student - there may be hope
  • Handing anesthesia school in the midst of loss
  • How the miscarriages has impacted David's care of other families going through loss
  • The importance of talking about loss and taking care of yourself

 

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

 

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 

Where to find Pause to Remember

 

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here. 

 

Other

  • Talk to Amy Pelkey - her schedule is here
  • Contact Amy Pelkey here.

Support the show

Be a guest on the Pause to Remember Podcast, complete this form

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]]> With Father's Day right around the corner, this episode is with a father, David Pawlikowski, CRNA, who experienced losses with his wife.

Their first loss was while he was in anesthesia school.  

Here are some things discussed:

  • Miscarriages
  • D&E
  • Seeking help at Shadygrove Fertility in Maryland; Dr. Bromer (https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/our-care-team/doctors/bromer/)
  • MTHFR mutation
  • The cost of fertility treatment when you are a student - there may be hope
  • Handing anesthesia school in the midst of loss
  • How the miscarriages has impacted David's care of other families going through loss
  • The importance of talking about loss and taking care of yourself

 

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

 

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 

Where to find Pause to Remember

 

Support Pause to Remember  - "Buy a Latte"

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free?  Click here. 

 

Other

  • Talk to Amy Pelkey - her schedule is here
  • Contact Amy Pelkey here.

Support the show

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147750254 Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:45:00 -0400 1598 false 7. 5-Breath Meditation to Regroup, Relieve, or Restore in the Moment 7. 5-Breath Meditation to Regroup, Relieve, or Restore in the Moment This is a quick, 5-breath meditation (<3 minutes) with Amy to regroup, relieve some emotions, or restore yourself in the moment.

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]]> This is a quick, 5-breath meditation (<3 minutes) with Amy to regroup, relieve some emotions, or restore yourself in the moment.

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147748810 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400 175 false 6. "Maybe" - How can a story about a farmer help you? 6. "Maybe" - How can a story about a farmer help you? There is a Taoist story about a farmer and all the events that unfold after he loses his horse.  Regardless of what happened, the farmer responds, "maybe" each time his neighbors label the event as good or bad.

Give it a listen and see how this story could impact your grieving journey.

Mentioned in the Show

MBSR - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course started by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness-based_stress_reduction

 

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here https://www.pausetoremember.org/support-group
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

 

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]]> There is a Taoist story about a farmer and all the events that unfold after he loses his horse.  Regardless of what happened, the farmer responds, "maybe" each time his neighbors label the event as good or bad.

Give it a listen and see how this story could impact your grieving journey.

Mentioned in the Show

MBSR - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course started by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness-based_stress_reduction

 

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here https://www.pausetoremember.org/support-group
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

 

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

  •  Click here  https://www.pausetoremember.org/free-ebook 

 

Where to find Pause to Remember

 

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Other

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147746816 Thu, 09 Jun 2022 04:45:00 -0400 479 false 5. Kerry Petsinger, DPT Offers Hope After 7 Losses 5. Kerry Petsinger, DPT Offers Hope After 7 Losses Dr. Kerry Petsinger, DPT talks about living through seven pregnancy losses while working full-time as a physical therapist.  You can hear her share:

  • Scheduling physical therapy patients so she could get to her own doctor appointments
  • Therapy
  • Feeling like she wanted to run away from pain and her marriage
  • Felt like having a baby consumed her life
  • Stopping to ask, "What can our life look like?"
  • The only thing she could change was her mindset
  • Feeling restless and wondering if she picked the right career
  • Abandoning the thought of specializing in women's health after investing in additional training
  • Becoming pregnant after having twins through surrogacy and the complications that followed
  • How stress changes the odd of carrying a baby 
  • Trying to figure out how she "could have it all" while balancing a career and family
  • Mornings that Matter - 10 minute routine
  • Importance of gratitude - it can co-exist with grief
  • Train your brain to find the good around you
  • Therapy vs coaching
  • How you develop habits to get you where you want to me
  • Grieving can be trial and error
  • Give yourself permission to go through the hope and grief cycle
  • An approach to handle babyshowers
  • Figure out what works for you even though it is hard to make time to care for yourself

How to find or work with Kerry.

 

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

 

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]]> Dr. Kerry Petsinger, DPT talks about living through seven pregnancy losses while working full-time as a physical therapist.  You can hear her share:

  • Scheduling physical therapy patients so she could get to her own doctor appointments
  • Therapy
  • Feeling like she wanted to run away from pain and her marriage
  • Felt like having a baby consumed her life
  • Stopping to ask, "What can our life look like?"
  • The only thing she could change was her mindset
  • Feeling restless and wondering if she picked the right career
  • Abandoning the thought of specializing in women's health after investing in additional training
  • Becoming pregnant after having twins through surrogacy and the complications that followed
  • How stress changes the odd of carrying a baby 
  • Trying to figure out how she "could have it all" while balancing a career and family
  • Mornings that Matter - 10 minute routine
  • Importance of gratitude - it can co-exist with grief
  • Train your brain to find the good around you
  • Therapy vs coaching
  • How you develop habits to get you where you want to me
  • Grieving can be trial and error
  • Give yourself permission to go through the hope and grief cycle
  • An approach to handle babyshowers
  • Figure out what works for you even though it is hard to make time to care for yourself

How to find or work with Kerry.

 

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

 

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Where to find Pause to Remember

 

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147741199 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 04:45:00 -0400 3063 false 4. Whitney Jablonski, CRNA and Her Daughter, Colby 4. Whitney Jablonski, CRNA and Her Daughter, Colby Whitney Jablonski, CRNA lost her daughter, Colby, less than two days after she was born in March, 2019.

Listen to this honest conversation about Whitney's grieving journey and how Whitney is trying to help other families in honor of her daughter.

Whitney and Amy discuss the following in this episode:

  • Mother's intuition in the 1st trimester
  • Self advocating to see maternal fetal medicine (MFM) before 20 weeks
  • Trisomy 18
  • Fetal cardiac workup
  • How are you the same person prior to this situation?  How do you get out of bed everyday and go back to the routine of being a mother?
  • Returning to work in the same facility where you lost your baby
  • Working in the OB department and taking call
  • Maternity leave - Is six weeks enough?
  • Funeral and the need for bereavement days
  • The emotions felt when your milk comes in
  • How do you respond to peoples' comments (that are upbeat) about your pregnancy when you know your baby will not survive?
  • Anticipatory grief
  • Worried about decreased fetal movement, your baby dying, and wanting the obstetrician to check for a heartbeat while wondering if this is going to be your baby's last day alive
  • Grieving the life you had as well as your baby
  • Feeling less organized
  • Wanting to move into a new home
  • Getting pregnant after loss, grieving, and COVID-19
  • How COVID-19 impacted the grieving process and next pregnancy
  • What journaling revealed
  • Caring for yourself so you can care for your patients
  • Biggest trigger at work, talking to the hospital chaplain
  • Wishing for more self care and feeling like a different person
  • Sufficient Grace Ministries in the Toledo, OH area
  • New Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers grieving after pregnancy and infant loss

 

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

 

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]]> Whitney Jablonski, CRNA lost her daughter, Colby, less than two days after she was born in March, 2019.

Listen to this honest conversation about Whitney's grieving journey and how Whitney is trying to help other families in honor of her daughter.

Whitney and Amy discuss the following in this episode:

  • Mother's intuition in the 1st trimester
  • Self advocating to see maternal fetal medicine (MFM) before 20 weeks
  • Trisomy 18
  • Fetal cardiac workup
  • How are you the same person prior to this situation?  How do you get out of bed everyday and go back to the routine of being a mother?
  • Returning to work in the same facility where you lost your baby
  • Working in the OB department and taking call
  • Maternity leave - Is six weeks enough?
  • Funeral and the need for bereavement days
  • The emotions felt when your milk comes in
  • How do you respond to peoples' comments (that are upbeat) about your pregnancy when you know your baby will not survive?
  • Anticipatory grief
  • Worried about decreased fetal movement, your baby dying, and wanting the obstetrician to check for a heartbeat while wondering if this is going to be your baby's last day alive
  • Grieving the life you had as well as your baby
  • Feeling less organized
  • Wanting to move into a new home
  • Getting pregnant after loss, grieving, and COVID-19
  • How COVID-19 impacted the grieving process and next pregnancy
  • What journaling revealed
  • Caring for yourself so you can care for your patients
  • Biggest trigger at work, talking to the hospital chaplain
  • Wishing for more self care and feeling like a different person
  • Sufficient Grace Ministries in the Toledo, OH area
  • New Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers grieving after pregnancy and infant loss

 

Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • 7:45-8:45pm EST
  • Led by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNA
  • Via Zoom - get the link and updates here
  • This is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss

 

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147738933 Thu, 26 May 2022 04:45:00 -0400 3488 false 3. Christy Orndorff, RN and Valley View Farm 3. Christy Orndorff, RN and Valley View Farm Christy Orndorff, RN has over 30 years of experience as a pediatric palliative nurse.  In 2017, she was named "Nurse of the Year" at the academic medical center where she cares for many patients and their families.

Christy resides at Valley View Farm that dates back to 1905.  At the farm, her family breeds Belgian draft horses and hold special events such as weddings and celebrations of life in a renovated barn.

The barn venue helps fund Butterfly Angels, a bereavement organization supporting grieving parents in Waynesburg, PA and the surrounding communities.

Christy describes the beautiful barn and some of the many services offered by Butterfly Angels.

Butterfly Angles has offered financial support and comforting events for grieving families over the years thanks to the tireless efforts of Christy, her family, the Shultz family, and the entire Butterfly Angels organization.

Christy goes on to share her vast experience as it relates to grieving healthcare providers.  Some of the topics she covers include:

  • Re-entering the workplace
  • Triggers
  • Finding a safe place to go to gather yourself
  • Healthcare providers high expectations of themselves
  • Switching jobs or floors
  • Boundaries for self care
  • Partners grieving differently

 

Links referenced in this podcast include:

 

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]]> Christy Orndorff, RN has over 30 years of experience as a pediatric palliative nurse.  In 2017, she was named "Nurse of the Year" at the academic medical center where she cares for many patients and their families.

Christy resides at Valley View Farm that dates back to 1905.  At the farm, her family breeds Belgian draft horses and hold special events such as weddings and celebrations of life in a renovated barn.

The barn venue helps fund Butterfly Angels, a bereavement organization supporting grieving parents in Waynesburg, PA and the surrounding communities.

Christy describes the beautiful barn and some of the many services offered by Butterfly Angels.

Butterfly Angles has offered financial support and comforting events for grieving families over the years thanks to the tireless efforts of Christy, her family, the Shultz family, and the entire Butterfly Angels organization.

Christy goes on to share her vast experience as it relates to grieving healthcare providers.  Some of the topics she covers include:

  • Re-entering the workplace
  • Triggers
  • Finding a safe place to go to gather yourself
  • Healthcare providers high expectations of themselves
  • Switching jobs or floors
  • Boundaries for self care
  • Partners grieving differently

 

Links referenced in this podcast include:

 

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember?

 

Where to find Pause to Remember

 

Support Pause to Remember

  • Want to donate to help support this podcast and what is offered for free?  Click here. 

 

Other

  • Contact Amy Pelkey 

Support the show

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147735025 Thu, 19 May 2022 04:45:00 -0400 3426 false 2. Confession of a Griever - Crystal Webster 2. Confession of a Griever - Crystal Webster Crystal Webster, author of Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into a Haute Message, openly shares her grief journey after losing her daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth, hours after she was born.

The conversation covers many topics including the following:

 

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]]> Crystal Webster, author of Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into a Haute Message, openly shares her grief journey after losing her daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth, hours after she was born.

The conversation covers many topics including the following:

 

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147732108 Thu, 12 May 2022 04:45:00 -0400 3419 false 1. Our Story of Loss and Pause to Remember 1. Our Story of Loss and Pause to Remember 10:45  Tara Brach Mindfulness Meditation

13:22  Going to therapy

14:40  Returning to work in the hospital

15:58  Triggers at work

19:30  Meditation and yoga for grieving

19:53  Yoga teacher training at South Hills Power Yoga

20:16  Creating Pause to Remember with Shawna Locke

21:59  Working with burnout coach, Dr. Errin Weisman

22:34  Moving Pause to Remember to the online space with Tom Polifka

23:40  Life coach, Krista Kehoe

25:00 Goal of Pause to Remember

26:55 How you can support Pause to Remember

 

Additional information about Anna Grace

An autopsy was performed on Anna.  A two-vessel cord was found.  The cause of death was intrauterine growth restriction. 

 

Gratitude

I want to thank my family, friends, co-workers, pediatric palliative care team, therapist, coaches, and the yoga community for being an integral part of my healing journey and the creation of Pause to Remember. 

To my husband and son, you are my everything.  Thank you for helping to keep Anna's memory alive in our everyday lives.  Also, thanks for putting up with the hundreds of hours I have sat in front of my computer.  I love you both.

 

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]]> 10:45  Tara Brach Mindfulness Meditation

13:22  Going to therapy

14:40  Returning to work in the hospital

15:58  Triggers at work

19:30  Meditation and yoga for grieving

19:53  Yoga teacher training at South Hills Power Yoga

20:16  Creating Pause to Remember with Shawna Locke

21:59  Working with burnout coach, Dr. Errin Weisman

22:34  Moving Pause to Remember to the online space with Tom Polifka

23:40  Life coach, Krista Kehoe

25:00 Goal of Pause to Remember

26:55 How you can support Pause to Remember

 

Additional information about Anna Grace

An autopsy was performed on Anna.  A two-vessel cord was found.  The cause of death was intrauterine growth restriction. 

 

Gratitude

I want to thank my family, friends, co-workers, pediatric palliative care team, therapist, coaches, and the yoga community for being an integral part of my healing journey and the creation of Pause to Remember. 

To my husband and son, you are my everything.  Thank you for helping to keep Anna's memory alive in our everyday lives.  Also, thanks for putting up with the hundreds of hours I have sat in front of my computer.  I love you both.

 

Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email?

 

Where to find Pause to Remember

 

Support Pause to Remember

  • Want to donate to help support the podcast and what is offered for free?  Click here. 

 

Other

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Support the show

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]]> Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200 Kajabi-2147727739 Wed, 04 May 2022 06:38:00 -0400 1703 false