Featured Podcast Episode: What is Grief with Libby Marler

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featured EPISODE: no. 87 with libby marler

Originally published July 2020, this week’s featured episode is an interview with Libby Marler from The Counseling Collective.

If you have experienced the loss of a baby or know and love someone who has experienced the loss of a baby this episode is an absolute must-listen. Libby Marler is my guest in this episode; she is a trained counselor who specializes in women’s issues including maternal mental health, parenting, grief and loss, as well as anxiety issues. Libby became passionate about providing counseling and support for women after she navigated the death of her own daughter due to a life-limiting diagnosis.

In this episode Libby shares with us a general overview of what someone who has experienced the loss of a baby can expect in regards to grief. For many of us, the loss of our baby was the first time we have experienced a significant loss close to us, we are unfamiliar with the grieving process and we are trying to discern what’s normal, what isn’t, what is expected of us, when should we seek outside help — basically all the things and in this episode Libby breaks it all down for us. She shares invaluable expertise regarding baby loss and grief, including helpful steps to take to process through your grief in a way that is not burdensome or weighty but instead, very freeing.

If you have ever wondered if what you are feeling and thinking amidst grief is normal or if you have ever asked yourself ‘Am I showing enough emotion? Am I showing too much emotion?’ or ‘Shouldn’t I be farther along by now?” this episode is for you. Libby offers wisdom that I am sure will encourage you in your grief today.

QUESTIONS WE ANSWER (OR TRY TO ANSWER) DURING THIS EPISODE

What is Traumatic Bereavement
Is Traumatic Bereavement applicable to all types of baby loss, such as an early miscarriage or stillbirth, a life-limiting diagnosis or infant loss?
What are some of the aspects of trauma when the death of a baby occurs?
What are normal and common feelings of grief?
What is normal in grief; what can a grieving woman expect after the loss of a baby in regards to her emotions?
What steps would you encourage a grieving mom to take in order to process her grief?
What are some signs that professional help should be considered?
What is grief and what is something more?
How would you recommend a mom listening seek out professional help?