Navigating Pregnancy Loss, Cultural Nuance, and Workplace Support with Ananya Ampersand
a raw and honest conversation offering practical tools and tips to navigate loss
Healing Place · Mita Mistry
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Show Notes
In this raw and honest conversation, I sit down with Ananya, a workplace wellbeing and pregnancy loss specialist who bridges the gap between clinical science and soulful healing.
With a PhD in Reproductive Biology and a background in trauma-informed breathwork, Ananya brings a unique perspective to a topic often shrouded in silence. We explore her experiences and the biological reality of loss, the cultural nuances within the South Asian community, and how to rebuild trust with a body that can feel like it has failed you. Whether you are navigating your own journey of loss, supporting a loved one, or looking to improve workplace culture, this episode offers a gentle holding space for all.
We Discuss:
- How a PhD in Reproductive Biology informs Ananya's breathwork.
- Navigating stigma and expectations surrounding pregnancy loss in South Asian communities.
- Tools for rebuilding trust with your body after trauma.
- What employers consistently get wrong about miscarriage policies and how to create genuine "holding spaces" at work.
- Pregnancy After Loss: Mindful strategies to manage the anxiety of a subsequent pregnancy without losing the joy.
- Breath vs. Talk Therapy: Why breathwork is a transformative tool specifically for reproductive trauma.
- Supportive language and what not to say to support someone who is grieving.
- The 60-Second Ritual: A simple grounding practice for anyone feeling disconnected from their body right now.
About Our Guest:
Ananya is a workplace wellbeing and pregnancy loss specialist, certified coach, and trauma-informed breathwork practitioner. With a PhD in Reproductive Biology, she supports individuals navigating the grief of loss and the complexity of pregnancy after loss through culturally sensitive 1:1 coaching. She also consults with organisations to strengthen inclusive miscarriage policies and resources.
Connect with Ananya:
Free Audio Bundle & PDF Guide: For anyone navigating pregnancy loss and beyond. Access here
First Response Tool Kit: A guide for HR professionals and employers. Access here
Instagram: @ananyaampersand
LinkedIn: ananya-das
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