198: Navigating Grief and Matrescence with Ilana Shapiro Yahdav

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Brief summary of show:

In this episode of the Motherhood Village podcast, we are joined by special guest Ilana Shapiro Yahdav, an advanced certified grief recovery specialist. 

Known for her personal experience of losing her father to brain cancer right after her 24th birthday, Ilana shares her journey through grief recovery and her commitment to helping others, notably mothers, navigate their own grieving processes. The conversation explores the concept of 'matrescence'—the transition into motherhood—and how it parallels adolescence, impacting identity and emotional wellbeing. Ilana introduces practical strategies for self-care, building community, and validating the complex emotions that accompany motherhood. She also provides insights on coping with the lingering psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasizes the importance of compassion and communication.

We talk about:

• 0:00 Introduction and Guest Background
• 01:20 The Power of Words in Healing
• 04:24 Understanding Matrescence: The Transition to Motherhood
• 06:47 Navigating Grief and Motherhood
• 16:14 Practical Tips for Moms: Self-Care and Compassion
• 22:53 Building Community and Support Systems Post-Pandemic
• 31:43 Final Thoughts and Parting Words

Resources

• The Alchemist by Paul Coelho

Connect with Ilana

• https://thenonlinearjourney.com/
• Scheduling link for Discovery call: https://tidycal.com/ilanayahdav/30-minute-meeting
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenonlinearjourneylife/ 
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheNonLinearJourney
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-non-linear-journey/
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thenonlinearjourney/

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