Nov 15, 2018
Description:
In this episode Mandy talks with Amanda Cant about what to say to someone who is grieving, how to become an advocate for your children and why telling your story helps others to own theirs.
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Music by: Phillip E Morris "Sunshine & Blue Skies" soundcloud.com/philipemorris & pema.bandcamp.com
Show Notes:
1:00 Introduction- Raking leaves and the “not yet” season
2:53 A blessing for you… the in-between time
4:17 Introduction of Amanda Cant
5:00 Two heartbeats on the ultrasound
7:30 Fighting even in the womb
8:25 I need to get the doctor
9:20 When a heartbeat stops
10:02 Should I terminate this pregnancy
11:23 We need to fight for our daughter
12:15 The swing of emotions
13:02 Tears of exhaustion, sadness and defeat
14:28 It was like my body didn’t know what to do
14:54 I feel like I forgot something
16:23 Why is there so much shame in loss
17:58 I feel like I’m the only one
19:35 Creating a child is a complete miracle
19:56 How can we come alongside anyone going through a season of hurting
21:48 Be present
22:15 When friends disconnect during tough times
23:37 I applaud the people who say weird things
24:30 How to use your voice and trust your gut to fight for your child
26:30 I’m not going to stop yelling until someone gets in here
28:50 One of the scariest moments of my life
29:20 Igniting positive change through tough circumstances
30:59 When your child’s hospital room looks like a Grey’s Anatomy episode
32:01 What to do when you disagree with the doctors
33:24 When your doctor tells you that you are a bad mom
37:56 Challenging doctors to question things
38:20 Can we find the source of SIDS
38:50 What would you say to other parents who feel like shrinking back from the medical community
40:05 You have all the tools you need
41:28 What’s the best advice you never got
43:40 What are you doing right now to cultivate more fun
46:20 Thank you for tuning in