Navigating Perinatal Loss and Grief Support with Emily Guarnotta
In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor is joined by Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a licensed psychologist and certified perinatal mental health provider (PMH-C) from South Carolina. They discuss the often overlooked grief associated with perinatal loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Dr. Emily shares her personal journey with postpartum depression and how it led her to specialize in perinatal mental health. The conversation explores various aspects of perinatal grief, supporting grieving families, and the importance of compassionate communication. Practical strategies for coping and meaningful ways to honor lost pregnancies are also discussed, aiming to build community and connection in support of those navigating this difficult journey.
00:00 Introduction to Grief is the New Normal
00:26 Meet Dr. Emily Guarnotta: A Specialist in Perinatal Mental Health
02:07 Understanding Perinatal Loss and Disenfranchised Grief
04:41 Navigating Grief and Isolation in Couples
08:08 Coping Strategies and Support Systems
15:45 Practical Advice for Families and Friends
24:04 Honoring Loss and Final Thoughts
28:04 Conclusion and Resources
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Dr. Emily Guarnotta is a licensed psychologist, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMH-C), and founder of Phoenix Health. She specializes in perinatal mental health, supporting parents through postpartum challenges, infertility, and loss. ----------------------------------------------------Grief is the New Normal is the podcast that refuses to sugarcoat loss—because grief isn’t a problem to fix, it’s a reality to live with. Hosted by Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience in grief, trauma, and reproductive psychology, this show dives deep into the messy, nonlinear, and very real ways grief impacts our lives.
Whether you're navigating the death of your person, wrestling with the weight of an invisible loss, or trying to figure out who you even are after everything changed—this podcast is here for you. With a mix of solo deep dives, expert interviews, and candid conversations, Dr. Taylor unpacks the emotions no one warns you about, challenges outdated grief narratives, and offers both practical tools and hard-earned wisdom to help you feel less alone.
No toxic positivity. No “fixing” your grief. Just honest talk, validation, and the reminder that you don’t have to do this alone. Because in a world that wants you to move on, Grief is the New Normal is here to help you move through.
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