Life After Loss with Ali Freeman

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Embracing Resilience: Ali Freeman's Inspiring Journey of Healing Through Art

Content warning:

This episode discusses the healing journey of Ali Freeman after the miscarriage of her daughter Morrison, as well as discussions of the loss of Toby’s daughter, Emily. While this podcast is intended to facilitate healing and hold space for all, some listeners may be troubled by the subject matter.

“I think it's just believing in yourself.

If something makes you feel good and makes you feel happy, then do it.

Don't stop.”

- Ali Freeman, inspirational artist and today’s guest on Fierce Conversations with Toby

Embracing the complexity of love and the hardships of loss, Ali Freeman's journey reveals the raw emotions life can bring. For her, the creek has become a sanctuary of happiness. Each cracked glass piece she discovers serves as a poignant reminder of Morrison, the daughter she lost through miscarriage. The jagged edges of the glass mirror the pain and the void left in her heart even before meeting her daughter face to face.

Yet, in the midst of brokenness, Ali's artistry weaves together these shattered fragments with other discarded pieces, giving birth to stunning creations. In the darkness, her art shines like a beacon of hope, illuminating the path to healing. A beautiful testament to resilience, these artworks become gentle reminders of the peace that overflows into joy, as the tapestry of life unfolds before our eyes.

Some of our fierce topics today:

[00:00] Introduction by Toby Dorr.
[01:01] Toby asks Ali about her favorite color and what it says about her.
[02:14] Ali shares her crossroads moment in 2017 when she experienced a miscarriage.
[05:08] Ali talks about the difficulty and heartache of the miscarriage and how it led to a moment of introspection.
[07:06] Toby and Ali discuss the emotional impact of miscarriage and the need for support from others who understand.
[10:04] Toby talks about Ali's art and how it memorializes her daughter Morrison.
[14:08] Toby asks Ali what she would tell other mothers experiencing miscarriage.
[15:54] Ali describes the significance of working with broken glass and how it connects her with her daughter.
[17:38] Toby shares her plan to use broken pottery pieces to create art, inspired by Ali's work.
[19:49] Ali discusses her journey as an artist and the importance of believing in oneself.
[22:26] Toby concludes the podcast.

About Ali Freeman

Hi, I'm Ali Freeman creator of Eclectic Ali Design.

I moved to Columbia, Missouri about 10 years ago. My husband and I began taking weekly walks along the local creeks. I quickly fell in love with the peacefulness the creeks offered. With each trip, I began to grow quite a collection of beautiful, raw creek glass - pieces that had laid untouched for many years.

One day, I was shown a rock portrait in a magazine and I instantly became inspired to create portraits of my own with my unique creek treasures.

And thus...Eclectic Ali Design began. These handpicked pieces are lovingly designed into eclectic pieces of art. The materials I use range from creek glass, rocks, driftwood, recycled tumbled glass, pottery, Polish pottery and other artistic mediums.

My promise is to add new life to the pieces that have been left behind. Hopefully my art will tell your story and bring happiness to your home.

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