Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories

By: Amy Pelkey MSN CRNA RYT 200
  • Summary

  • Pause to Remember is a podcast and community where healthcare providers share their grief journeys after pregnancy and infant loss. By normalizing difficult conversations, providers openly share their unique experiences and offer resources to preserve their careers, relationships, and well-being while honoring the memory of their baby.

    © 2024 Pause to Remember, Amy Pelkey, LLC
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Episodes
  • 36. Reiki for Grief and Holistic Healthcare with Kristin Krebs, CRNA
    Jul 11 2024

    Discover how Reiki, an ancient energy healing technique, can support those navigating the overwhelming emotions of grief following pregnancy and infant loss.
    Join the conversation as Kristin Krebs, BSN, MSN, CRNA, APHN-BC, a nurse anesthetist and Reiki practitioner, shares her personal journey and insights on integrating Reiki into clinical practice and everyday life to promote mindfulness, reduce stress, and foster emotional balance.

    Click on links mentioned in the show:

    • Integrated Health and Wellness Assessment
    • Research Articles 1, 2, 3, 4
    • Insight Timer, meditation app, grief meditations
    • Kristin's YouTube Channel

    Time stamps:
    00:00 Introduction to Grief and Reiki
    00:14 Personal Experiences with Reiki
    00:41 Meet Kristin Krebs: Nurse and Reiki Practitioner
    01:22 Kristin's Journey into Reiki
    03:23 Understanding Reiki Attunements
    04:47 Incorporating Reiki into Clinical Practice
    08:01 Reiki for Personal and Family Well-being
    11:20 Reiki and Fertility
    16:40 Self-Care and Holistic Nursing
    29:28 Practical Tips for Incorporating Reiki
    39:24 Scientific Research on Reiki
    42:42 Final Thoughts and Resources

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    Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

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    46 mins
  • 35. Compassionate Guidance: Navigating TFMR & Grief With Mandy Wannarka, LICSW
    Jun 13 2024

    Host Amy Pelkey speaks with Mandy Wannarka, LICSW, PMH-C, RYT-200, a therapist specializing in supporting mothers and couples through the difficult journey of pregnancy and infant loss, including making the decision to terminate a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR).

    Mandy shares insights from her career in social work, focusing on her experience with the perinatal population in hospital settings and now in her outpatient mental health practice called Mindful Wellbeing Clinic in Coon Rapids, MN. They discuss the emotional toll of medical terminations, how to make informed decisions, and the importance of finding supportive community and professional resources.

    Mandy also introduces therapeutic approaches like EMDR and mindfulness to help individuals process their emotions and build resilience. This episode aims to offer compassionate guidance and a sense of community for healthcare providers and other parents navigating this challenging topic.

    00:00 Introduction to a Heartbreaking Decision

    00:36 Meet the Host: Amy Pelkey

    01:26 Introducing Mandy Wannarka

    02:31 Mandy's Journey into Perinatal Support

    03:40 Challenges and Transitions in Hospital Settings

    04:52 Establishing an Outpatient Mental Health Practice

    05:08 Supporting Families with Complex Medical Journeys

    09:31 Empowered Boundary Setting

    15:43 Navigating Family Dynamics and Unsolicited Opinions

    19:37 Returning to Work After a Loss

    25:10 Trauma-Informed Care and EMDR

    31:55 Unpacking Childhood Trauma

    33:18 Addressing Immediate Needs

    35:13 Coping Mechanisms and Maladaptive Behaviors

    37:21 Navigating Grief in Relationships

    44:20 Pharmacological Options and Therapy

    48:41 Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

    54:59 Finding the Right Therapist

    57:42 Final Thoughts and Support

    Links
    Mindful Wellbeing Clinic
    199 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Suite 208, Coon Rapids, MN 55433; phone (612) 440-1899; email: hello@mindfulwellbeingmn.com

    Postpartum Support International (PPI)

    • PSI TFMR Support Groups
    • PSI Directory to find a provider
    • Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)

    Pause to Remember

    • Virtual Support Group (monthly), Facebook Groups, eBook,

    Support the show

    Be a guest on the Pause to Remember Podcast, complete this form

    Pause to Remember - Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest

    Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

    Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 34. Support in Scrubs: Navigating Divorce and Loss as Healthcare Providers with Kelly Powers, CRNA & Divorce Coach
    Sep 21 2023

    Kelly Powers, CRNA and Divorce Coach, offers invaluable insights and guidance for those facing the daunting prospect of a crumbling marriage amidst the burden of losing a baby.

    The episode touches on several key points:

    • Kelly's Personal Journey: Kelly shares her own challenging divorce experience and how it led to her career as a divorce coach.
    • Compounded Grief: The discussion explores how divorce can intensify grief, especially after pregnancy or infant loss, and the reluctance of healthcare providers to seek emotional support.
    • Seeking Professional Help: Kelly stresses the significance building a team of professionals including a assistance early in the divorce process, whether through therapy, counseling, or working with a divorce coach.

    Support the show

    Be a guest on the Pause to Remember Podcast, complete this form

    Pause to Remember - Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest

    Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT-200 - Speaker at conferences & website

    Donate via Venmo: @amypelkeyllc

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    45 mins

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