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Beyond The Birth Story

Alexa Conlon
Beyond The Birth Story
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  • Episode 30 | When Birth Breaks You: Healing After Trauma and Loss with Caitlin Silverstein
    In this deeply compassionate episode, we sit down with a birth trauma and perinatal loss therapist to explore the complex emotional landscape that follows pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and traumatic birth experiences. With years of clinical experience and a heart rooted in empathy, Caitlin shares how trauma shows up in the body, the importance of validating grief, and the pathways to healing that are unique to each individual and family.We discuss the gaps in postpartum care, how partners are often overlooked in the grieving process, and what true trauma-informed support looks like for those navigating the heartbreak of loss. Whether you're a bereaved parent, a birth professional, or simply someone seeking to understand the depth of this experience, this episode offers tender insights and tools for supporting yourself and others through unimaginable pain. This is an essential conversation for anyone who believes in the power of compassionate care.Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode:STAR LEGACY- INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR PERINATAL EXCELLENCE DIRECTORY: https://perinatalexcellence.org/IPPE is dedicated to transforming perinatal care globally by addressing the critical needs surrounding perinatal health and loss. We equip healthcare professionals with advanced tools and knowledge to improve care outcomes for families, emphasizing research-driven, compassionate, and culturally sensitive practices.POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL https://psidirectory.com/https://postpartum.net/RETURN TO HOPE ZEROhttps://rtzhope.org/Pregnancy loss support programhttps://www.pregnancyloss.org/Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/beyondthebirthstoryTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the.birth?_t=8scp2hiyJPh&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondtheBirthStoryPodcast New Episodes Weekly on Wednesdays for YouTube, Thursdays on all your other favourite streaming platforms!
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  • Episode 29 | Every Birth Matters: Doula Support for All Paths with Kristin Revere
    In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Revere—doula, birth advocate, and founder of Gold Coast Doulas—for an honest and empowering conversation about what it means to support all kinds of birth experiences. From vaginal births to scheduled and emergency surgical births, Kristin shares her insights on holding space for families through every type of delivery.We talk about what doula support looks like in surgical settings, how to advocate for your birth preferences in hospital systems, and why inclusive, non-judgmental care is vital for every birthing person. Whether you're a parent, birth worker, or just curious about the many ways babies arrive in this world, this episode is a heart-centered reminder that every birth deserves respect, support, and care.Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode:Gold Coast Doula IG: https://www.instagram.com/goldcoastdoulas?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Kristin Revere IG: https://www.instagram.com/kristin_revere?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Your guide to birth and baby Book: https://www.goldcoastdoulas.com/supported-your-guide-to-birth-and-baby/Gold Coast Doula's Website: https://www.goldcoastdoulas.com/Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/beyondthebirthstoryTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the.birth?_t=8scp2hiyJPh&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondtheBirthStoryPodcast New Episodes Weekly on Wednesdays for YouTube, Thursdays on all your other favourite streaming platforms!
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  • Episode 28 | Therapy, Trauma & Tenderness with Kelsey Bouck
    In this deeply moving and insightful episode, we sit down with Kelsey Bouck, a trauma trained Registered Provisional Psychologist, to explore the emotional and psychological landscape of birth trauma and baby loss. Together, we unpack what trauma looks like in the perinatal space, how grief can manifest in the body and mind, and the importance of compassionate, trauma-informed care for birthing parents.Kelsey also touches on therapy for adolescents, identifying your values and more! Whether you've experienced loss personally, support someone who has, or work within maternal health, this conversation offers validation, understanding, and hope. We discuss the role of therapy, how to begin healing when the path feels impossible, and why naming and acknowledging trauma is a crucial part of recovery.This episode is a gentle invitation to sit with the hard truths, hold space for the pain, and move toward healing — one breath at a time.Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: IG: https://www.instagram.com/kb.psychology?igsh=ZTZ5cHJkN2p2ODA3https://www.instagram.com/kb.psychology?igsh=ZTZ5cHJkN2p2ODA3Values Card Pack: https://a.co/d/edt5WXzHave feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/beyondthebirthstoryTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the.birth?_t=8scp2hiyJPh&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondtheBirthStoryPodcast New Episodes Weekly on Wednesdays for YouTube, Thursdays on all your other favourite streaming platforms!
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  • Episode 27 | Breath, Body, and Grief: Finding Safety After Loss with Kelsey Gassner
    In this heartfelt and healing episode, we sit down with Kelsey Gassner, Owner of Redefined Yoga, a somatic yoga guide who shares her powerful journey of navigating the deep grief of losing her partner—and how that loss became the catalyst for discovering somatic movement and yoga as a path toward embodied healing. Rooted in trauma-informed practice, her story invites listeners into a conversation about how the body holds and processes grief, and how reconnecting with the breath, sensation, and presence can support emotional release and resilience.Together, we explore what it means to feel safe in your body after trauma, the role of nervous system regulation in grief recovery, and how somatic yoga can be both a sanctuary and a bridge back to self. Whether you're carrying your own loss or supporting someone through theirs, this episode offers grounding insights and gentle encouragement for the healing journey.Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: Redefined Yoga IG: https://www.instagram.com/redefinedyoga?igsh=MWJyOTRxM2p4bWQ1OA==https://www.instagram.com/redefinedyoga?igsh=MWJyOTRxM2p4bWQ1OA==Redefined Yoga Website: https://www.redefinedyoga.com/Redefined Yoga FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/19oyxbXqc3/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.facebook.com/share/19oyxbXqc3/?mibextid=wwXIfrSerenity in Slowness: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group Oct 1: https://www.facebook.com/share/16qcmAJvnP/Serenity in Slowness: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Group Nov 2: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F87qEopNJ/Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/beyondthebirthstoryTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the.birth?_t=8scp2hiyJPh&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondtheBirthStoryPodcast New Episodes Weekly on Wednesdays for YouTube, Thursdays on all your other favourite streaming platforms!
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  • Episode 26 | The Space Between Goodbye & Hello with Elaine Nguyen
    In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Elaine, Founder of ATX Loss Mama & a mother whose world changed with the stillbirth of her baby — and whose life has since been shaped by grief, hope, and love in all its forms.She shares the story of navigating a pregnancy after loss, parenting her living children while carrying the weight of the one who is missing, and learning to grieve side by side with her husband as they each process loss in their own way.Together, we explore:The quiet trauma of stillbirth and the early days of griefWhat it’s really like to be pregnant after loss — the fear, the guilt, and the loveHow parenting after loss reshapes your heart, your home, and your relationshipsThe invisible layers of long-term grief and how couples grow, clash, and carry onThis episode is for anyone who’s lost a baby, walked through the unknowns of pregnancy after loss, or tried to rebuild life with grief as a constant companion. It’s a story of heartbreak, healing, and the enduring love of a family that holds space for all of its children — both here and gone.Resources & Links mentioned in this episode:ATX Loss Mama Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atxlossmama?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Have feedback on this episode? Send us a text & let us know! We love to hear from you!Join the community, come say hi or let us know if you would like to share your journey with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthebirthstorypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/cSDMzSZHkqqea5Wm/?mibextid=wwXIfrEmail: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/beyondthebirthstoryTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the.birth?_t=8scp2hiyJPh&_r=1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondtheBirthStoryPodcast New Episodes Weekly on Wednesdays for YouTube, Thursdays on all your other favourite streaming platforms!
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About Beyond The Birth Story

Here, we share the real and raw moments of healing as we navigate losing what many of us have dreamt a lifetime about, embrace strength, and find that hope again while learning to live after loss. Join your host, Alexa, on Beyond the Birth Story Podcast each week as we unpack [birth] trauma, grief, healing, trying to conceive, infertility, pregnancy and share the truths of motherhood. You’ll get to hear from experts in the field as well as those who have experienced the above. Join the Beyond the Birth Story’s community on instagram @beyondthebirthstorypodcastNEW EPISODES WEEKLY | Wednesday's on Youtube, Thursday's on all your other favourite streaming platforms.
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