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2026/10/06
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A mental health and grief support podcast for moms navigating life after child loss. Hosted by author, bereaved mom, and grief educator Lisa K. Boehm, each episode offers hope, tools, and connection for living with grief. Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms is a safe, compassionate space for mothers grieving the death of a child—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or the loss of a teen or adult child. This podcast offers gentle guidance, heartfelt encouragement, and real tools to help you survive the unimaginable pain of child loss. Each episode shares practical grief support, honest stories from other grieving mothers, and expert insights to help you cope with overwhelming sadness, navigate grief triggers, and find ways to honor your child’s memory. You’ll find comfort in knowing you are not alone, and hope that life after loss—while different—can still hold meaning and love. If you’ve ever asked yourself: Will I ever survive this pain after losing my child? How do I get through birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays without them? What does “normal” look like now? How do I help my surviving children while grieving myself? How can I keep my child’s memory alive while still moving forward? Do grieving moms ever heal? What are some coping strategies to deal with the daily heartbreak of child loss? …you’ll find understanding, answers, and encouragement here. Drawing from her own journey as a bereaved mother and her training with grief expert David Kessler, Lisa blends empathy with practical strategies to help you: Cope with the death of a baby, child, or teen Find comfort during grief milestones and anniversaries Heal your heart while honoring your child’s legacy Connect with other grieving mothers who understand your pain Begin to rebuild life with both grief and hope Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, this podcast will walk beside you with love, understanding, and support. 💔 You don’t have to walk this road alone. Subscribe to Grief Support for Moms After Child Loss for weekly encouragement, coping tools, and heartfelt conversations about life after the death of a child. 💌 Join the Comfort Connection newsletter for grief tips, book recommendations, and gentle resources: https://lisakboehm.kartra.com/page/Comfort
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100. Episodes Later: What Grief & Child Loss Has Taught Me About Love, Loss & Moving Forward
2026/10/06
If you’re a bereaved mom navigating life after the loss of a child, this very special 100th episode is for you. After more than 100,000 downloads and 100 conversations about child loss, grief, healing, hope, and learning to live again, I’m reflecting on what this journey has taught me. Whether your loss is recent or you’ve been walking this road for many years, I hope this conversation reminds you that your child’s life matters, your grief deserves to be witnessed, and you don’t have to walk this journey alone.
In this episode, you’ll hear:What 100 conversations about child loss and grief have taught me about healing, connection, and feeling less aloneWhy sharing our grief stories helps with healingHow we change as humans and as bereaved moms on this journeyWhy this 100th episode feels like the right time to share what's next for meStay Connected & Find More Grief SupportGrief Support for Moms website https://griefsupportformoms.comJoin the Angel Moms Community https://griefsupportformoms.com/community/Work with Lisa 1:1 https://griefsupportformoms.com/grief-sessions/Read -> Journey to Healing: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Child Loss https://griefsupportformoms.com/books/Free Grief Resources. https://griefsupportformoms.com/resources/Join Lisa’s Email List: https://griefsupportformoms.com/comfort-connection-newsletter/
You can return to these 100 episodes anytime you need them. Think of them as a library of conversations about child loss, grief, healing, identity, relationships, difficult dates, finding hope, and learning to live alongside loss.
The podcast may be ending, but the resource isn’t. And neither is our connection.
From one Angel Mom to another, thank you for listening, for sharing your children with me, and for allowing Katie and me to be a small part of your grief journey. ❤️
99. Grieving the Loss of a Child: 12 Truths I Wish Someone Had Told Me
2026/09/29
If you’re a grieving mom navigating child loss, grief, and life after the loss of a child, this episode is for you. There are some truths about child loss grief that no one prepares us for—the relationships that change, the judgment we may face, the milestones and future we continue to grieve, and the reality that we will carry our children with us forever. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing 12 truths I’ve learned in almost 11 years of living with the loss of my daughter, Katie. Whether your loss is recent or you’ve been grieving your child for years, I hope this conversation helps you feel understood, less alone, and hopeful that missing your child and living a meaningful life can exist together.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The many misconceptions surrounding the grief associated with child lossHow grief can change friendships and relationships—and why some people may not show up the way you expectedWhy others may judge both how you grieve and how you begin to live againHow losing a child can profoundly change your priorities, perspective, and the way you choose to live
Helpful Links & Resources
→ FREE Grief Resources List
→ Lisas's book: Journey to Healing: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Child Loss
→ Lisa's website: Grief Support for Moms
If this episode helped you, please share it with another grieving mom who may need to hear these truths today.
98. Child Loss & Grief: When You Lose Yourself Too
2026/09/22
If you've ever wondered “Who am I now?” after losing your child, this episode is for you. Child loss and grief don't just change your life—they can change your identity, relationships, priorities, boundaries, and even the way you see the world. In this deeply personal episode, bereaved mom and grief educator Lisa Boehm shares how losing her 17-year-old daughter, Katie, changed who she was and why finding yourself after child loss isn't necessarily about getting back to the person you were before. It's about giving yourself permission to discover who you are becoming while continuing to carry your child with you.
5 Key Takeaways From This Episode
Identity loss is normal and a very real part of grief after child loss. Learn how to stop trying to get back to your “old self.” Understand the parts of you that may return and the others that may change permanently. Your identity as a mother changes after death, but your love continues.You don't have to know who you're becoming yet. Give yourself permission to evolve at your own pace.
Important Links & Resources
Join the Angel Moms Community--> Connect with other bereaved moms who understand child loss and grief without having to explain, apologize or pretend you're okay.
Read Journey to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss--> Lisa's book offering compassionate support and guidance for bereaved mothers navigating life after the death of a child.
Grief Support & Resources for Moms--> Find additional child loss resources, support and tools for navigating your grief journey.
97. Grief & Child Loss: When Everyone Else Moves On
2026/09/15
When Everyone Moves On After Child LossIf you’re a grieving mother wondering how everyone else can move on after child loss while your world still feels forever changed, this episode is for you. I’m sharing what it was like to watch friends and family return to their normal lives after my daughter Katie died, why the silence and loneliness of grief can hurt so deeply, and what I’ve learned about expectations, support, and keeping your child’s memory alive. Whether your loss is recent or you’ve been navigating life after losing a child for years, I hope this conversation helps you feel less alone and reminds you that you never have to “move on” from your child—you can learn to carry them forward with you.
5 Key TakeawaysThe world moving on can feel incredibly lonely. After the funeral ends and the messages slow down, many bereaved moms experience a painful disconnect between everyone else returning to normal and their own life feeling permanently changed.Silence doesn’t necessarily mean your child has been forgotten. Friends and family may stop saying your child’s name because they’re uncomfortable or afraid of upsetting you—not because they no longer remember or care.Jealousy is a normal part of grief. Graduations, birthdays, family milestones, social media, or even hearing another parent complain about their child can bring up painful reminders of the future you expected to have.Finding people who truly understand child loss matters. Connecting with other bereaved mothers gives you a place to talk about your child, share your grief, and be understood without worrying that you’re making someone uncomfortable.You can become your child’s memory keeper. You don’t have to depend on other people to keep your child’s memory alive. Saying their name, sharing their stories, creating traditions, and continuing to live a big, meaningful life can all be ways of carrying your child forward with you.Links MentionedJoin the Angel Moms Community
Learn more about Lisa and grief support for bereaved moms at www.griefsupportformoms.com
96. Anger After Child Loss: Why Grief Makes You Angry at Everyone & Everything
2026/09/08
Anger after child loss can show up in ways you never expected—anger at family, friends, other parents, the world, and even the people you thought would support you most. If you're a grieving mom struggling with anger, resentment, disappointment, or feeling misunderstood after the death of your child, this episode will help you understand why anger is such a normal part of grief and how to begin loosening its grip without minimizing your loss or your love for your child.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why anger is a normal response to child loss and what may actually be hiding underneath it.Why grief can make you angry at other people—even people who haven't done anything wrong.How expectations can fuel resentment, especially when the people you expected to support you don't show up the way you hoped.How anger can affect your closest relationships and push away the connection and support you need most.How to begin releasing anger by focusing less on what you can't control and more on your own reactions, choices, and healing.Links & ResourcesBOOK --> Journey to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss
SUPPORT GROUP --> Angel Moms Community
95. Child Loss: What Grief Looks Like Years After Losing a Child
2026/09/01
If you’re a bereaved mother navigating life after child loss and wondering why grief can still feel so present months—or even years—after your child died, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Dr. Spano, a bereaved mother and PhD in Human and Organizational Systems whose work is grounded in adult human development. Together, we explore the “long after” of parental grief, challenge some of the common myths about grieving a child, and look at how profound loss can continue to shape us, our families, and our lives over time.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:Why some commonly held beliefs about parental grief and child loss may not reflect the lived experience of bereaved parentsWhat happens in the “long after” of grief, when the initial support has faded but the loss remainsHow profound loss can influence adult human development over timeHow the death of a child can affect the entire family system, including marriages, siblings, and other relationshipsHow Dr. Spano has transformed love for her son into meaningful work, including a foundation created in his memory and her own grief podcastLinks & Resources Shared in This EpisodeDr. Spano’s Podcast: Beyond the Loss
Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms website
Lisa's books
94. [Best of] How to STOP "What if" Thinking after Child Loss
2026/08/25
How to Stop "What If" Thinking After Child Loss
If you find yourself constantly replaying the events surrounding your child's death, asking questions like What if I had done something differently? What if I had seen the signs? What if I had been there? this episode is for you. In this Best Of episode, grief educator and bereaved mother Lisa Boehm explores why "what if" thinking is so common after child loss, how it fuels guilt, regret, anxiety, and self-blame, and what you can do to break free from the exhausting cycle. You'll discover a better question to ask and learn a more compassionate approach to navigating grief after the death of a child.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why "what if" thinking is a normal part of grief after child loss.How guilt, regret, and hindsight can keep grieving parents emotionally stuck.Why the question you're asking may be preventing healing and forward movement.A simple mindset shift that can help you move from self-blame toward self-compassion.Helpful Resources:READ - Now What? Join the Angel Moms Community for support and connection with other bereaved mothers.
Topics in this episode: child loss, grief support for moms, what if thinking after child loss, grief guilt, coping with regret after losing a child, bereaved mother, child loss grief, grieving the death of a child, self-blame after child loss, healing after child loss, support for grieving parents.
93. Child Loss & Grief: How to Remember Their Life, Not Just Their Death
2026/08/18
If you're a bereaved mother who feels like your child's death has become louder than their life, this episode is for you. In this heartfelt conversation, Certified Grief Educator Lisa Boehm explores why child loss, trauma, and grief naturally pull us back to the day everything changed—and how to gently shift your focus toward remembering the beautiful life your child lived. You'll leave with a simple, compassionate way to honour your child's memory that can bring comfort, deepen your connection, and help you carry their legacy forward without leaving them behind.
In this episode, you'll discover:Why trauma and child loss often cause us to replay the day our child died.A gentle mindset shift that can help you remember your child's life, not just their death.Three simple questions that can reconnect you with meaningful memories.Practical ways to honour your child's personality, legacy, and the moments that made them uniquely them.How sharing stories can keep your child's memory alive while supporting your own healing journey.Links Mentioned❤️ Join the Angel Moms Community: https://griefsupportformoms.com/community
Connect with LisaWebsite: https://griefsupportformoms.com
92. Exhaustion After Child Loss and Grief & What To Do About It
2026/08/11
Exhaustion After Child Loss: Why You're So Exhausted All the Time
If you've lost a child and find yourself feeling exhausted all the time, this episode is for you. Whether you're newly bereaved or years into your grief journey, overwhelming fatigue after child loss is incredibly common, but rarely talked about. In this episode, Certified Grief Educator and bereaved mom Lisa Boehm explains the science behind grief exhaustion, why grief fatigue is so much more than simply being tired, and how the trauma of losing a child affects your brain, body, nervous system, and energy levels.
In this episode, you'll learn:Why exhaustion after child loss is a normal response to profound griefWhy everyday tasks can feel overwhelming while you're carrying the invisible weight of grief.Three simple, compassionate strategies to protect your energy and support your healing without adding more pressure.How to replace guilt and self-judgment with understanding, self-compassion, and realistic expectations as you navigate life after losing your child.Resources & Links Mentioned📖 Journey to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss: https://griefsupportformoms.com/book
🤍 Angel Moms Community: https://griefsupportformoms.com/community
Website: https://griefsupportformoms.com
91. Grief Brain: Why You Can't Think, Focus, or Remember after Child Loss
2026/08/04
If you’ve experienced memory loss, brain fog, difficulty concentrating, or trouble making decisions after the death of your child, this episode is for you. Grief brain after child loss can feel frightening and embarrassing—especially when you forget important appointments, can’t remember conversations, struggle to read or retain information, or start wondering if something is seriously wrong with you. In this episode, Lisa shares her personal experience with grief brain after the loss of her daughter, Katie, explains why intense grief can affect memory and concentration, and offers practical strategies to help you navigate the mental fog of bereavement with more understanding and support.
In this episode, you’ll learn:Why grief can affect your memory, focus, and ability to process information.How child loss can consume your mental and emotional capacity making ordinary tasks feel much harder than they did before.Why grief brain can be inconsistent, leaving you able to function well one day and feeling mentally exhausted or unable to focus the next.Five practical ways to cope with grief brain
Links Mentioned in This Episode--> Join the Angel Moms Community.
--->Connect with Lisa and find more child loss and grief support on her website.
90. How Do You Keep Living After Losing a Child?
2026/07/28
If you're wondering how to keep living after losing a child, this episode is for you. Whether your loss is recent or it's been years since your son or daughter died, you may still be asking yourself, "How do I move forward without leaving them behind?" In this deeply personal episode, bereaved mom, Certified Grief Educator, and author Lisa Boehm shares the real stories, hard-earned lessons, and moments that slowly helped her keep living after the death of her daughter, Katie. This isn't about "moving on" or pretending you're okay—it's about discovering that love, grief, hope, and even moments of joy can coexist as you learn to carry your child with you.
In this episode, you'll discover:💛 Why it's possible to keep living after child loss without ever leaving your son or daughter behind.💛 How grief changes over time—and why the crushing pain of early grief won't always feel this overwhelming.💛 The small but meaningful practices that helped Lisa navigate life after the death of her daughter, including therapy, walking, connecting with other bereaved moms, and finding purpose.💛 Why experiencing moments of joy is not a betrayal of your child, but another way of honouring the love you'll always carry.💛 How creating a legacy and finding compassionate community can help you navigate grief while continuing to love and remember your child.Resources & Links Mentioned🤍 Join the Angel Moms Community
📖 Journey to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss
🌐 Website: griefsupportformoms.com
If this episode brought you comfort or hope, please consider following the podcast and leaving a review. Your support helps more grieving parents find this community and reminds them they don't have to walk this journey alone.
89. Child Loss & Grief: The Hardest Questions Bereaved Moms Are Asked (And How to Answer Them)
2026/07/21
If you've ever frozen when someone asked, "How many children do you have?" or struggled to answer questions like "How are you?" after the loss of your child, this episode is for you. In this compassionate conversation, bereaved mom Lisa Boehm explores some of the hardest questions grieving mothers face and offers gentle guidance on how to answer them in ways that honour your child while protecting your heart. You'll leave feeling validated, empowered, and reminded that there is no perfect response—only the one that feels right for you.
In this episode, you'll discover:Why seemingly ordinary questions can feel so painful after child loss—and why your reactions are completely normal.How to respond to difficult questions with confidence while protecting your emotional well-being.Why boundaries are an important part of grieving and how to set them with compassion.How Lisa's "Permission Slips" can help you let go of guilt, trust yourself, and respond in ways that feel right for you.The reassuring reminder that there is no "right" way to answer questions after losing a child—only the answer that honours both your grief and your heart.Resources & Links Mentioned📖 Journey to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss
🌐 Visit: griefsupportformoms.com
🤍 Join the Angel Moms Community: Connect with other bereaved moms who truly understand your journey through monthly support, encouragement, and meaningful conversations.
If this episode encouraged you, please consider following the podcast and leaving a review. Your support helps more bereaved moms discover this community and reminds them they don't have to walk this journey alone.
88. Sibling Grief After Child Loss: My Son’s Journey 10 Years Later
2026/07/14
Sibling Grief 10 Years Later: What Every Bereaved Parent Needs to Know About Supporting Surviving ChildrenWhen a child dies, the focus naturally falls on grieving parents—but what about the siblings left behind? In this heartfelt episode, Lisa reflects on nearly 11 years of watching her son Ryan navigate life after the death of his sister, Katie. If you're worried about your surviving children, struggling to understand their grief, or wondering if you're doing enough, this episode will offer hope, perspective, and practical guidance. You'll learn why grief often looks different in children and teens, how sibling grief evolves over time, and what truly matters when supporting a surviving child after loss.
In this episode, you'll learn:✔️ Why anger, risk-taking, and acting out may actually be signs of grief in children and teens
✔️ How focusing on connection—not correction—helped strengthen her relationship with her son
✔️ Why learning your child's love language can transform your relationship after loss
✔️ How to balance fear and worry with allowing your surviving children to fully live, pursue their passions, and find joy again
Resources Mentioned
💜 Join the Angel Moms Community
https://griefsupportformoms.com/community
📱 Connect with Lisa on Instagram
https://instagram.com/griefsupportformoms
Share This EpisodeIf this episode encouraged you, please share it with another bereaved parent who may be worried about their surviving children. Your share helps more grieving families feel seen, supported, and understood.
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87. [Best of}...Finding Hope after Child Loss
2026/07/07
Hope After Child Loss: Finding Light in the Darkness of Grief
If you've ever wondered whether hope is possible after the death of your child, this episode is for you. In this conversation, bereaved mom and grief educator Lisa Boehm shares her personal journey through child loss, the unexpected moments that helped her rediscover hope, and practical ways you can begin finding light in the midst of grief.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why hope after child loss is possible, even when it feels completely out of reach.Three practical strategies to help you find hope in your daily life, even during the hardest seasons.How purpose, connection, and small 1% shifts can help you move forward while continuing to honour your child.Resources Mentioned:Follow Lisa on Instagram: @griefsupportformomsJoin the Angel Moms CommunityJourney to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss by Lisa Boehm
86. Life after Child Loss: A Converations with Four Bereaved Besties
2026/06/30
If you're a bereaved mother navigating life after the loss of a child, this episode is for you. In this special roundtable conversation, Lisa is joined by three of her closest grief friends—women whose friendships were born from the heartbreak of child loss. Together, they share honest reflections about surviving the unimaginable, navigating the early days of grief, finding connection after loss, and learning to carry both grief and joy. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, you'll find comfort, validation, hope, and the reassurance that you're not alone on this journey.
In this episode, you'll hear four bereaved moms discuss some of the questions grieving mothers ask most often. Together, they explore:
What surprised them most about grief after child lossThe hardest parts of the first year that nobody prepared them forCommon misconceptions about grieving mothersHow grief changes over timeWhat helped them survive their darkest days and begin carrying both grief and joy
This heartfelt conversation is a reminder that healing doesn't mean forgetting, connection matters, and there is tremendous comfort in finding people who truly understand.
Resources 💜 Join the Angel Moms Community
📖 BOOK: Journey to Healing: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss:
📖 BOOK Now What?: Navigate Change & Move Forward When You Feel Stuck
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Read Child Loss & Grief Support for Moms | Coping after the Death of a Child | Hope & Healing for Grieving Mothers | Grief | Loss podcast reviews
saralum 2026/07/19
Year 2 and beyond
Thank you. I had no idea how much I needed to hear that I wasn’t alone in feeling like I should be getting “better “ when in fact I often feel worse....
Mjhreads 2026/02/02
MJ
I have found your podcast very helpful. I take many of your thoughts, that are so well organized, and share them with a grief group I lead. It’s for p...
Shelley Emi 2026/01/07
Lisa
Lisa everything in your podcasts is wonderful. Thank you so very much but I still feel stuck. Her accident was Dec 9, just three days to walking the s...
Sk8rtwinsmom 2025/12/26
Lisa has it so together regarding child loss
I am 16 months in - Lisa is amazing she covers everything that I have been doing - if you are out there looking for answers she’s really covers it wit...
Honeytoyou 2025/12/12
Episode 10 Yrs After
Never wanted to be in this dreadful “club”, but here I am. Just 16 months after losing both of my beautiful daughters, Kellyf54 (8/13/24) & Kaceyf45(...
Matt’s mom CC 2025/12/11
12 years…
It’s been 12 years and my son’s death still hits me straight between the eyes some days. I’ve been struggling recently and your podcast helped me thro...
Bombs.girl 2025/12/05
Thank you, Jesus!
Episode 19
Powerfully wonderful .. feeling refreshed and I won’t stop looking for you. I’m breathing again.
stldaddyof4 2025/08/08
Helpful for dads too
I know that the podcast is for moms, but as dad, listening helps me too. Many of the feelings and challenges you talk about are universal to grieving ...
Maya's mo 2025/05/22
Life can be so cruel
The podcast from 5/20/2025, truly resonated with me. You talked about how Katie left this earth so soon and the pain of your future with her.. more so...
My Minkie 2025/05/02
Review
Everything you say along with your guests are unbelievably true. Most of your podcasts, I can’t stop crying. It’s still all a nightmare.
Lisa C.
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