What if pregnancy loss was more than a silent tragedy? What if it was a sacred journey deserving of reverence and care? 🤍
In this episode, I sit down with Eileen Santos Rosete—an extraordinary advocate for grief and postpartum care. Eileen is an author, certified postpartum doula, and grief educator with a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Northwestern University. Her certifications in trauma-informed yoga and postpartum care further elevate her ability to support those navigating the profound challenges of pregnancy and infant loss.
As the founder of *Our Sacred Women*, Eileen has created a sanctuary for women to feel seen and honored. Her new book, To Tend and To Hold: Honoring Our Bodies, Our Needs, and Our Grief Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss, offers groundbreaking guidance, comforting rituals, and self-tending practices for a journey that is often unseen and unheard.
💡 You'll Discover:
🌿 Why postpartum care is essential—even after pregnancy loss
🌿 The overlooked physical and emotional tolls of miscarriage and stillbirth
🌿 How Eileen’s holistic approach transforms grief into a pathway for healing
Eileen draws from her personal experiences of pregnancy loss and healing to empower others, offering hope and compassion for a journey that too often feels isolating. Together, we challenge societal taboos and shed light on the transformative power of acknowledging grief as sacred.
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00:00 🌟 Welcome to Grief 2 Growth
Brian sets the stage for a heartfelt conversation about postpartum grief and healing after pregnancy loss.
01:20 🌱 Introducing Eileen Santos Rosete
Meet Eileen, an author, grief educator, postpartum doula, and founder of Our Sacred Women.
03:45 💔 What Led Eileen to Grief Work
Eileen shares her personal experiences with pregnancy loss and how it shaped her mission.
07:10 🩺 The Hidden Realities of Postpartum After Loss
Eileen explains the physical and emotional tolls of miscarriage and infant loss that society often overlooks.
11:20 🤱 The Need for Postpartum Care in Grief
Why postpartum care matters for those who experience womb loss and how it can support healing.
16:00 📖 A Moment of Silence & Opening from Eileen’s Book
Eileen shares a powerful excerpt from her book, *To Tend and To Hold*, to honor those carrying grief.
21:45 🌍 Cultural Perspectives on Pregnancy Loss
Eileen explores how language and culture shape our understanding of grief, featuring her Filipino heritage.
27:35 🤲 Self-Tending Practices for Healing
Gentle, trauma-informed practices to support yourself or a loved one through loss.
34:10 🛠 Tools for Supporting Grieving Loved Ones
Practical ways to show compassion and care for someone experiencing pregnancy or infant loss.
41:25 💬 The Power of Acknowledgment
How saying “I’m sorry for your loss” can make all the difference.
45:00 🌟 Legacy Through Grief Work
Eileen reflects on how her children’s brief lives inspire her transformative mission.
51:10 📚 About Eileen’s Book and Final Thoughts
Learn about *To Tend and To Hold* and how it’s reshaping postpartum and grief care.
57:00 🌐 Join the Conversation
Brian wraps up with an invitation to join the Grief 2 Growth community and connect with Eileen.
