Opening the Urn: Stillbirth, Cremation Ashes & the Grieving Brain

Episode Title: Opening the Urn: Stillbirth, Cremation Ashes & the Grieving Brain

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Pregnancy Loss and Motherhood Podcast, Vallen Webb shares her personal journey through grief after the stillbirth of her daughter, Evelyn. She discusses the emotional experience of receiving her daughter's ashes, the challenges of navigating grief with her living children, and the importance of remembrance through art. Vallen also explores the science of grief, referencing the book 'The Grieving Brain' and how the brain processes loss. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the universal nature of grief and the need for community support.

What You’ll Hear:

• Grief is a deeply personal and universal experience.
• Receiving ashes can be a traumatic and emotional moment.
• It's important to include living children in the grieving process.
• Art can serve as a powerful tool for remembrance.
• Understanding the grieving brain can aid in coping with loss.
• Grieving is a learning process that takes time.
• Communicating with children about loss is crucial.
• The brain struggles to adapt to the absence of a loved one.
• Community support is vital during times of grief.
• Grief can manifest in various ways and is not linear.

Links + Resources:

• 🧡The Grieving Brain By Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD
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