The Grieving Mamas Club

When it comes to dealing with grief, the journey can often feel isolating and overwhelming and part of the problem is that some people simply don't understand grief. In this episode, Cara and Rashida dive into four common grief myths and debunk them. From the common beliefs that "grief follows a predictable timeline," to more generational myths like, "grief should be kept private" they dissected and challenged them all.

Our mis...

In this heartfelt, griefy dump of an episode, we reflect on our children's first day of kindergarten, stirring up emotions linked to our mothers' involvement in our early school days. We also explore the significance of anniversary dates and how seasonal changes can serve as powerful reminders of lost loved ones.

Our mission is to destigmatize grief discussions by sharing our experiences, and offering solace and understanding t...

On this episode, we had the opportunity to hear from Audrey White, a grief coach who has experienced immense personal loss, including the passing of her father, mother, and brother and dealing with the fallout of divorce and job losses during the global pandemic.

Despite her own grief, Audrey's experience endowed her with the skills to become a grief coach, enabling her to help others navigate their own loss and painful emotions...

Continuing on our catch-up of our summer breaks! If you haven't yet listened, go back and listen to Ep 9.

The summer mom struggle is real, but remember, when times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

You can now also support the show here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TGMCpodcast

Welcome back, Grieving Mamas Club listeners! After an extended summer break (we're sorry!), we're back and ready to share what's been going on in our lives. From the challenges of working from home while also being full-time moms to tackling our own anxieties when left to manage everything on our own, we've got a lot to talk about. Also, don't miss out on Cara's little secret on the best pumpkin spice drink at Starbucks - it's a ga...

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Kristen Johnson, a remarkable guest whose story defies simple description. As a widow, a two-time cancer survivor, and a mother to two miracle children, Kristen has endured profound grief and loss. She recounts the heart-wrenching experience of losing her husband shortly after their wedding, while he was serving in active duty. And if that wasn't enough, she also battled recurrent and low-...

Losing a parent is never easy, but the grief journey can be even more complicated when both parents pass away. The latest podcast episode features a deeply moving conversation with Cat McMillan, who shares her personal story of losing both her parents within a four-year span.

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas...

In this episode of the Grieving Mamas Club podcast, Cara and Rashida welcome Dr. Megan Sauer Rosenow to discuss her experience of losing her husband, Nick, at the age of 30, just months after they welcomed their first child. Megan, who was an OBGYN resident at the time, recounts how she discovered Nick had passed away in his sleep after coming home from a night shift at work. She shares her grief journey and the struggles she faced...

Receiving a diagnosis for your child can be one of the most difficult experiences a parent can go through. It can feel like your world has been turned upside down, leaving you feeling lost and overwhelmed. As a mom, the experience can be even more challenging, as we often carry a lot of the weight and responsibility of caring for our children. In this week's episode, we welcome our first guest of the season, Caitlin Ladd, who will ...

Motherhood is a journey that is filled with joy, challenges, ups and downs, the best of times, and the worst of times. It requires copious amounts of constant learning, growth, and adaptation to the ever-changing needs of our children. As mothers, we are often called to do it all, balancing our roles as caregivers, nurturers, and providers, all while managing jobs, households, and sports schedules. Though "mindfulness" has become a...

When you’ve lost a person young, there will eventually come a time when you’ve been alive longer without them than with. There’s a time when for one fleeting moment, the grief scale rests at an equilibrium. The before and the after form two perfect halves weighing the same weight in time. We’ve come up with a term for that: Grief Equilibrium. In this episode, Rashida talks about that moment for her. In September 2020 she’s gone 15 ...

What is toxic positivity and how does it intersect with grief? Toxic positivity is the idea that one must maintain a positive mindset and avoid negative emotions at all costs. If you’ve been a listener of the show, then you know this isn’t how Cara and Rashida roll.

In this episode the grief duo discuss the ways toxic positivity has shown up in their grief journeys and the effects it’s had on them.

When times get tough, jus...

Your fave griefy mamas are back! After a long (er than anticipated) break, Cara and Rashida are back for season two of the Grieving Mamas Club Podcast. This season will dive into a variety of topics from infertility to toxic positivity, all aimed to help you feel your feels and normalize grief in all its paths. This first episode is meant to ease you back into the tangent-filled musings of Cara and Rashida as they ca...

Sorry, this one is a little late! Life was lifing. In this episode, we're celebrate one whole year of The Grieving Mamas Club podcast. One whole year of building this community of badass women who are navigating this journey of motherhood right alongside their grief journey. Cara and Rashida take a look back on 30 episodes of TGMC and discuss what's to come.

 When times get tough, just remember you're a bada...

TGMC is keepin' it light this week! In this More Than Grief episode, Cara and Rashida cover the things they said they'd never do as parents before they were parents (cute right), and how those things have changed since becoming moms. 

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

 And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

In this episode, Rashida talks about the loss of her best friend, Alex who died by suicide shortly after Rashida lost her mom. She covers compound grief and how that has shaped who she is today. 

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

 And also don't forget to join our Facebook Community, The Grieving Mamas Club

You can now also support the show here: https://...

In true Cara and Rashida form, this episode has tangents. So many in fact that we had pivot and rename the episode. In this episode, Rashida discusses a visit to the ER that left her feeling extremely griefy and full of deja vu from losing her mom to a heart attack 16 years ago. 

When times get tough, just remember you're a badass b and you've got this mama!

 And also don't forget to join our Facebook Communi...