34. Navigating grief, trauma and anxiety with Megan Hillukka

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Brooke is talking with Megan about her journey with loss and grief during her pregnancy and postpartum. Megan defines the difference between grief, trauma and anxiety. She goes in depth with how she lost her daughter and how her family grieved differently and being able to hold space for them to process their loss. She also shares how she helps people cope with grief, trauma and anxiety.
 
You can follow Megan on Instagram @megan_hillukka. For her website, click here. She also has a free training you can find here. Here is her podcast, The Joyful Mom Podcast.
 
Here's a sneak peek:
[1:29] Megan intro
[3:30] Difference between grief, trauma and anxiety
[8:26] Megan shares about her daughter Aria, and her story
[12:28] What was helpful for Megan to cope with the trauma and grief
[17:00] How Megan helps people in her practice and how rapid resolution therapy can work for postpartum depression and anxiety
[22:55] How Megan's husband processed the grief differently
[28:03] How the grief impacted their older children and how they helped them through it
[31:10] Ways Megan's family remembers and celebrates Aria
[34:30] What ways can your extended family and friends support you on birthdays and death days
[39:30] Advice for moms during pregnancy and postpartum dealing with anxiety
 
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