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Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories36. Reiki for Grief and Holistic Healthcare with Kristin Krebs, CRNADiscover 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 meditationsKristin's YouTube ChannelTime stamps:00:00 Introduction to Grief and...
2024-07-1145 minPause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories35. Compassionate Guidance: Navigating TFMR & Grief With Mandy Wannarka, LICSWHost 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...
2024-06-131h 00
Alabama Pediatrician: Conversations & Information for Your PracticeReach Out and Read - AL: The Grand Pediatric Pentathlon, Updates and More!Our Reach Out and Read coordinators, Amy Crosby and Salina Sowell join us today to share updates on ROR and what awesome things to look forward to at the Grand Pediatric Pentathlon at our AL AAP Spring Meeting (April 18-21)! Also joining us is Sarah Pelkey with All About Books! Be sure to come by the Reach Out and Read exhibition booth at the Spring Meeting!- Don't forget to sign up for the Grand Pediatric Pentathlon, limited extra shirts available on a first come, first serve basis!- Last day to sign up for Sandcastle...
2024-04-0519 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories34. Support in Scrubs: Navigating Divorce and Loss as Healthcare Providers with Kelly Powers, CRNA & Divorce Coach 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...
2023-09-2144 min
Pause to Remember34. Support in Scrubs: Navigating Divorce and Loss as Healthcare Providers with Kelly Powers, CRNA & Divorce Coach 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...
2023-09-2144 min
Pause to Remember33. Grief & Faith: Insights from Rev. Daryl Lavway Reverend Daryl Lavway engages in a meaningful conversation with host Amy Pelkey, CRNA. Leveraging his extensive ministry experience and role as a chaplain in a Level 1, academic, medical center, Daryl provides profound insights into the intersection of grief and faith.Five key points discussed include:Unhelpful religious comments like, "It was God's will,” or "God needed another angel,” can be challenged with, "How do you know?"The complex relationship between religion and grief (including church)God grieves with usUsing faith as a comforting tool if it feels right to youAvoiding isolation and seeking trustworthy support with an indi...
2023-09-0734 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories33. Grief & Faith: Insights from Rev. Daryl Lavway Reverend Daryl Lavway engages in a meaningful conversation with host Amy Pelkey, CRNA. Leveraging his extensive ministry experience and role as a chaplain in a Level 1, academic, medical center, Daryl provides profound insights into the intersection of grief and faith.Five key points discussed include:Unhelpful religious comments like, "It was God's will,” or "God needed another angel,” can be challenged with, "How do you know?"The complex relationship between religion and grief (including church)God grieves with usUsing faith as a comforting tool if it feels right to youAvoiding isolation and seeking trustworthy support with an indi...
2023-09-0734 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories32. Navigating Burnout with Dr. Errin Weisman, DO Dr. Errin Weisman is a burnout coach, mentor, speaker, podcaster, and friend. She shares her experience with burnout that began in medical school and escalated during her residency and early years as an attending physician. This led to her feeling trapped.The episode highlights the impact of the pandemic on burnout and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. Dr. Weisman emphasizes the importance of seeking support, finding a community, and making changes to overcome burnout. The conversation explores topics like self-discovery, navigating grief, and making assertive choices. Financial concerns, prioritizing mental health, and addressing work addict...
2023-06-0151 min
Pause to Remember32. Navigating Burnout with Dr. Errin Weisman, DO Dr. Errin Weisman is a burnout coach, mentor, speaker, podcaster, and friend. She shares her experience with burnout that began in medical school and escalated during her residency and early years as an attending physician. This led to her feeling trapped.The episode highlights the impact of the pandemic on burnout and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. Dr. Weisman emphasizes the importance of seeking support, finding a community, and making changes to overcome burnout. The conversation explores topics like self-discovery, navigating grief, and making assertive choices. Financial concerns, prioritizing mental health, and addressing work addict...
2023-06-0151 min
Stethoscopes to Swaddles PodcastHealing Healthcare Hearts: Amy Pelky's Mission to Support Healthcare Professionals Through Pregnancy Loss \In this episode, Shiro delves deep into a conversation with Amy Pelky, the inspiring founder of Pause to Remember, as they explore Amy's transformative journey from loss to mindfulness and yoga teacher training. Amy initiated Pause to Remember, a transformative workshop combining meditation, yoga, and sharing for those who have experienced profound loss. As experienced CRNAs and entrepreneurs, Amy and Shiro candidly discuss the challenges of balancing work and personal life, particularly in the demanding healthcare field. They explore the intricacies of navigating healthcare as healthcare workers, the importance of self-care, and the courage to make career t...
2023-05-2958 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories31. Meditation for Compassion and Love in the Midst of Grief Two experiences can co-exist. Create space to tend to your experiences and the feelings that arise along the way while cultivating self-compassion and love. This meditation is about 5 minutes long.Pause to Remember InformationPause to Remember Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant LossFacebook GroupVirtual Support GroupAmy's Calendar to talk 1:1eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant LossRefer a provider (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, etc)Be a guest on the podcast, Contact AmyWhere to find Pause to RememberWebsite InstagramFacebook NEW OFFERING IN 2023! - MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) ...
2023-05-2905 min
Pause to Remember31. Meditation for Compassion and Love in the Midst of Grief Two experiences can co-exist. Create space to tend to your experiences and the feelings that arise along the way while cultivating self-compassion and love. This meditation is about 5 minutes long.Pause to Remember InformationPause to Remember Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant LossFacebook GroupVirtual Support GroupAmy's Calendar to talk 1:1eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant LossRefer a provider (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, etc)Be a guest on the podcast, Contact AmyWhere to find Pause to RememberWebsite InstagramFacebook NEW OFFERING IN 2023! - MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) ...
2023-05-2905 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories30. Katie Cooper, CRNA - Egg Donation, Fertility Treatments, and More Katie Cooper, MS, CRNA, APRN has a unique perspective on fertility care. Not only did she donate her eggs to a family in her 20s, she now specializes in fertility anesthesia.Listen to our conversation as we cover:Tips to optimize your health in preparation for infertility treatmentsSuggestions and questions to ask when researching a fertility clinicFinancial considerationsAnesthesia for fertility treatmentsPersonal experience with miscarriageABC News segment about four families going through infertility care. One family received treatment where Katie works (you can see Katie at 10:15).Here is Katie's contact information:Website: www.CRNAACLS.comContact Ka...
2023-05-1148 min
Pause to Remember30. Katie Cooper, CRNA - Egg Donation, Fertility Treatments, and More Katie Cooper, MS, CRNA, APRN has a unique perspective on fertility care. Not only did she donate her eggs to a family in her 20s, she now specializes in fertility anesthesia.Listen to our conversation as we cover:Tips to optimize your health in preparation for infertility treatmentsSuggestions and questions to ask when researching a fertility clinicFinancial considerationsAnesthesia for fertility treatmentsPersonal experience with miscarriageABC News segment about four families going through infertility care. One family received treatment where Katie works (you can see Katie at 10:15).Here is Katie's contact information:Website: www.CRNAACLS.comContact Ka...
2023-05-1148 min
Clearing The WayEp 41 | Helping the Helpers with Amy PelkeyWelcome back to Clearing the Way. A resource for small business. I talk with sales and HR experts, other small business owners, and anyone else that can provide you with information to clear your way to success. My guest today is Amy Pelkey, Founder of Pause to Remember. She graduated from the University of Southern Maine for a degree in Nursing. She later attended graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh. Amy has nearly 20 years of experience as a CRNA and a certified yoga instructor. Pause to Remember supports female licensed healthcare providers grieving after pr...
2023-04-191h 15
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories29. Chelsey Herzig, CRNA - The impact of loss on her career and marriage Chelsey Herzig, CRNA works in a critical access hospital in Minnesota. She talks about her daughter, Brynn, and the impact losing her has made in her life including her career and marriage.Some of the things discussed include:Infertility treatmentProcess of diagnosing Brynn with a life limiting diagnosis (included a fetal MRI)Decision to terminate the pregnancy in a larger facility with more resourcesAnticipatory grievingExperience of labor induction at ~21 weeksSpecial urn made from a woman on Etsy (click here)Maternity leave before gradually re-entering the operating roomImpact of infertility and loss on Chelsey's marriageTherapyFreezing eggsP...
2023-04-061h 03
Pause to Remember29. Chelsey Herzig, CRNA - The impact of loss on her career and marriage Chelsey Herzig, CRNA works in a critical access hospital in Minnesota. She talks about her daughter, Brynn, and the impact losing her has made in her life including her career and marriage.Some of the things discussed include:Infertility treatmentProcess of diagnosing Brynn with a life limiting diagnosis (included a fetal MRI)Decision to terminate the pregnancy in a larger facility with more resourcesAnticipatory grievingExperience of labor induction at ~21 weeksSpecial urn made from a woman on Etsy (click here)Maternity leave before gradually re-entering the operating roomImpact of infertility and loss on Chelsey's marriageTherapyFreezing eggsP...
2023-04-061h 03
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories28. Meditation for the Parking Lot or Doctor's Office (~8 min) MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss. Learn more and sign up for group or private options here.Pause to Remember FREE Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant LossFacebook GroupVirtual Support GroupAmy's Calendar to talk 1:1eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss Where to find Pause to Remember Website, Instagram, Facebook Other LinksRefer a provider (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, etc)Be a guest on the podcast, Contact AmyFinancially Support Pause to Remember - Click here to don...
2023-03-1708 min
Pause to Remember28. Meditation for the Parking Lot or Doctor's Office (~8 min) MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss. Learn more and sign up for group or private options here.Pause to Remember FREE Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant LossFacebook GroupVirtual Support GroupAmy's Calendar to talk 1:1eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss Where to find Pause to Remember Website, Instagram, Facebook Other LinksRefer a provider (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, etc)Be a guest on the podcast, Contact AmyFinancially Support Pause to Remember - Click here to don...
2023-03-1708 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories27. Bailey Dykema, CRNA - Infertility, Miscarriage, Stress, & Self-Care Bailey Dykema, CRNA works in Minnesota at a critical access hospital. She has been on a four year infertility journey (IUI and IVF) and experienced a miscarriage in November 2022.Bailey shares her experiences with:PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and nutritional issues related to overtraining/HIIT workoutsStress related to moving, getting married, starting a new job/career, COVID-19, infertility, financial strain of paying for fertility treatments, draining PTOSelf care includes therapy with Debbie Fischer at Partners (in)fertility, taking time off from work, changing her workouts, and Fertility Hope YogaCommunity support including Hugh and Grace and Mom's In the Maki...
2023-03-0242 min
Pause to Remember27. Bailey Dykema, CRNA - Infertility, Miscarriage, Stress, & Self-Care Bailey Dykema, CRNA works in Minnesota at a critical access hospital. She has been on a four year infertility journey (IUI and IVF) and experienced a miscarriage in November 2022.Bailey shares her experiences with:PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and nutritional issues related to overtraining/HIIT workoutsStress related to moving, getting married, starting a new job/career, COVID-19, infertility, financial strain of paying for fertility treatments, draining PTOSelf care includes therapy with Debbie Fischer at Partners (in)fertility, taking time off from work, changing her workouts, and Fertility Hope YogaCommunity support including Hugh and Grace and Mom's In the Maki...
2023-03-0242 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories26. Meditation for Beginners MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss. Learn more and sign up for the March 2023 group or private options here.Do you have questions? Talk to Amy here. Pause to Remember Free Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant LossFacebook GroupVirtual Support GroupeBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant LossAlso, you can Refer a provider (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, etc), Be a guest on the podcast, or Contact AmyWhere to find Pause to Remember Websi...
2023-02-1605 min
Pause to Remember26. Meditation for Beginners MNDFL Rx (Mindful Prescription) A 4-week mindfulness based grief course for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss. Learn more and sign up for the March 2023 group or private options here.Do you have questions? Talk to Amy here. Pause to Remember Free Resources for Healthcare Providers Grieving After Pregnancy and Infant LossFacebook GroupVirtual Support GroupeBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant LossAlso, you can Refer a provider (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, etc), Be a guest on the podcast, or Contact AmyWhere to find Pause to Remember Websi...
2023-02-1605 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories25. Grieving Children with Sara Asch Sara Asch, from The Center for Grieving Children, in Portland, Maine, works closely with families, volunteers, and the community in the areas of grief and loss, program development, outreach, and training.Sara offered many suggestions and insights regarding grieving children. Some include:Sitting with difficult news about a life limiting diagnosis or a pregnancy or infant loss before sharing it with your living children. Acknowledge your feelings and begin your grief work first.Think about what the next few days or weeks might look like for you and your family.Model and show some of your feel...
2023-02-0235 min
Pause to Remember25. Grieving Children with Sara Asch Sara Asch, from The Center for Grieving Children, in Portland, Maine, works closely with families, volunteers, and the community in the areas of grief and loss, program development, outreach, and training.Sara offered many suggestions and insights regarding grieving children. Some include:Sitting with difficult news about a life limiting diagnosis or a pregnancy or infant loss before sharing it with your living children. Acknowledge your feelings and begin your grief work first.Think about what the next few days or weeks might look like for you and your family.Model and show some of your feel...
2023-02-0235 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories24. Chronic Pain After Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Macy Guisto, DPT Macy Guisto, DPT talks about chronic pain after pregnancy and infant loss.In this episode she talks about:Risk factors - emotional overload, traumaPain after delivery or c-sectionIdentifying contributing factorslack of sleepemotional overloadconstantly in "fight or flight" modestressors (like loss)hormonesnutritionInduced labor, epidurals, and c-sections have been shown to increase the risk of developing chronic painHow do you make a plan and where do you start?3 PrioritiesGive yourself graceStart movingHave a way to manage stress Where to find Macy Guisto.Instagram: @paincoachmacyEmail: macy.guisto@gmail.comWebsite: Wonsettler Physical Therapy Pa...
2022-11-1737 min
Pause to Remember24. Chronic Pain After Pregnancy and Infant Loss with Macy Guisto, DPT Macy Guisto, DPT talks about chronic pain after pregnancy and infant loss.In this episode she talks about:Risk factors - emotional overload, traumaPain after delivery or c-sectionIdentifying contributing factorslack of sleepemotional overloadconstantly in "fight or flight" modestressors (like loss)hormonesnutritionInduced labor, epidurals, and c-sections have been shown to increase the risk of developing chronic painHow do you make a plan and where do you start?3 PrioritiesGive yourself graceStart movingHave a way to manage stress Where to find Macy Guisto.Instagram: @paincoachmacyEmail: macy.guisto@gmail.comWebsite: Wonsettler Physical Therapy Pa...
2022-11-1737 min
Miscarriage Hope Desk PodcastAmy Pelkey - Support for Healthcare Providers After Pregnancy or Infant Loss | #114In episode #114, Amy shares her personal story of loss. Her daughter was stillborn a day shy of 22 weeks in September 2016, related to various health issues that were discovered in utero. As a certified registered nurse anesthetist, Amy recognized that there were no loss resources specifically to support healthcare providers. Through her organization, Pause to Remember, Amy helps healthcare providers build courage, strength, and resilience after pregnancy or infant loss with mindfulness practices such as meditation and yoga. We talk about how mindfulness practices support people experiencing these losses, as well as some misconceptions that are out there...
2022-11-1426 min
Pause to Remember23. Sex After Pregnancy Loss with David Allsop, MS, CFLE, CNP David Allsop, MS, CFLE, CNP is completing his PhD in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.He is investigating how sexual wellbeing changes after pregnancy loss and hopes to better understand the experiences of the couples in the ALOE study.ALOE stands for Acknowledging Loss Outcomes and Experiences. Couples can participate in the ALOE study if they have:Have experienced a pregnancy loss within the past 4 monthsHave been in a relationship with their partner for a year or moreAre not currently or re...
2022-11-0334 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories23. Sex After Pregnancy Loss with David Allsop, MS, CFLE, CNP David Allsop, MS, CFLE, CNP is completing his PhD in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.He is investigating how sexual wellbeing changes after pregnancy loss and hopes to better understand the experiences of the couples in the ALOE study.ALOE stands for Acknowledging Loss Outcomes and Experiences. Couples can participate in the ALOE study if they have:Have experienced a pregnancy loss within the past 4 monthsHave been in a relationship with their partner for a year or moreAre not currently or re...
2022-11-0334 min
Pause to Remember22. Stronger Together ResourcesFacebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant lossVirtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant lossAmy's Calendar to talk 1:1eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant LossRefer a provider (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, etc)Be a guest on the podcastContact AmyYoga with the Pause to Remember Community Where to find Pause to RememberWebsiteInstagramFacebook Support Pause to Remember Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free? Click here. OtherMusic credit: Fractal of Light, by Chris Haugen
2022-10-2006 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories22. Stronger Together ResourcesFacebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant lossVirtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant lossAmy's Calendar to talk 1:1eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant LossRefer a provider (therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, etc)Be a guest on the podcastContact AmyYoga with the Pause to Remember Community Where to find Pause to RememberWebsiteInstagramFacebook Support Pause to Remember Want to donate to help support this podcast, the virtual support group, and other resources that are offered for free? Click here. OtherMusic credit: Fractal of Light, by Chris Haugen...
2022-10-2006 min
Pause to Remember21. What to Do For Someone Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss Three goals are outlined to create a guide for you. With these goals, suggestions are made for what you can do or buy to help alleviate feelings of isolation, support day-to-day responsibilities at home, and offer comfort.This information is written in a blog post found here.You can also have it emailed along with information from Episode 20 by clicking here.Resources:Free eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant lossPrivate Facebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare ProvidersFREE Yoga with the Pause to Re...
2022-10-1315 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories21. What to Do For Someone Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss Three goals are outlined to create a guide for you. With these goals, suggestions are made for what you can do or buy to help alleviate feelings of isolation, support day-to-day responsibilities at home, and offer comfort.This information is written in a blog post found here.You can also have it emailed along with information from Episode 20 by clicking here.Resources:Free eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant lossPrivate Facebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare ProvidersFREE Yoga with the Pause to Re...
2022-10-1315 min
Pause to Remember20. What to Say to Someone Who Has Lost a Baby This episode is for all the support people who care about a family member, friend, neighbor, or co-worker who is grieving after a pregnancy or infant loss.A comprehensive list of what not to say is reviewed with examples. Suggestions to start a conversation with a griever and how to create a safe space for them to share is also offered.This information is written in a blog post found here.You can also have it emailed to you by clicking here.Resources:Free eBook - A Guide After...
2022-10-0612 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories20. What to Say to Someone Who Has Lost a Baby This episode is for all the support people who care about a family member, friend, neighbor, or co-worker who is grieving after a pregnancy or infant loss.A comprehensive list of what not to say is reviewed with examples. Suggestions to start a conversation with a griever and how to create a safe space for them to share is also offered.This information is written in a blog post found here.You can also have it emailed to you by clicking here.Resources:Free eBook - A Guide After...
2022-10-0612 min
Pause to Remember19. Meditation for a scattered mind or distracting emotions Mindfulness PracticeDo you ever feel like your mind is scattered or you're distracted by your emotions?Meditation is one mindfulness practice to help you redirect your awareness to the present moment. Here is a meditation for when you feel like your mind or emotions are getting the best of you.You can listen to this mindfulness practice in your call room, car, bedroom, gym, or anywhere else.Resources:Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant lossPrivate Facebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare ProvidersFree eBook - A Gui...
2022-09-2907 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories19. Meditation for a scattered mind or distracting emotions Mindfulness PracticeDo you ever feel like your mind is scattered or you're distracted by your emotions?Meditation is one mindfulness practice to help you redirect your awareness to the present moment. Here is a meditation for when you feel like your mind or emotions are getting the best of you.You can listen to this mindfulness practice in your call room, car, bedroom, gym, or anywhere else.Resources:Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant lossPrivate Facebook Group-Grief Support Group for Healthcare ProvidersFree eBook - A Gui...
2022-09-2907 min
Pause to Remember18. Tyra Abdalla, DPT talks about incontinence, painful sex, and more after loss Dr. Tyra Abdalla, DPT specializes in pelvic health. In detail, Tyra talks about:signs and symptoms of pelvic dysfunctionhow to find a pelvic health specialisthow the pelvis is evaluatedtraumatic birthhow to obtain the best outcomes with a holistic approachpelvic floor issues after c-sections vs vaginal delivers including scar tissue and adhesionsreturning to workpainful sexYou can find Tyra on Instagram @pittsburghpelvicpt or at Wonsettler Physical Therapy in Scenery Hill, PA (724) 945-5161. Tyra can do in-person and tele-health evaluations.Resources:Free eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after p...
2022-09-2229 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories18. Tyra Abdalla, DPT talks about incontinence, painful sex, and more after loss Dr. Tyra Abdalla, DPT specializes in pelvic health. In detail, Tyra talks about:signs and symptoms of pelvic dysfunctionhow to find a pelvic health specialisthow the pelvis is evaluatedtraumatic birthhow to obtain the best outcomes with a holistic approachpelvic floor issues after c-sections vs vaginal delivers including scar tissue and adhesionsreturning to workpainful sexYou can find Tyra on Instagram @pittsburghpelvicpt or at Wonsettler Physical Therapy in Scenery Hill, PA (724) 945-5161. Tyra can do in-person and tele-health evaluations.Resources:Free eBook - A Guide After Pregnancy & Infant Loss Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after p...
2022-09-2229 min
Pause to Remember17. Brenda Behan, LSW Talks About Losing Tucker and MS While Pregnant Brenda Behan, LSW, learned there was something wrong with her son, Tucker, when a cystic hygroma was detected at her first ultrasound appointment.At that time, she was experiencing numbness on the right side of her body. Soon after, a large lesion was detected on her brain stem, MS was diagnosed, and treatment began.Brenda had many difficult decisions to make including:Continuing to work in her "dream job" or take care of herselfTerminate her pregnancy or carry TuckerLeave or stay in her marriageGetting help from a therapistTucker's memory is preserved through the...
2022-09-1536 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories17. Brenda Behan, LSW Talks About Losing Tucker and MS While Pregnant Brenda Behan, LSW, learned there was something wrong with her son, Tucker, when a cystic hygroma was detected at her first ultrasound appointment.At that time, she was experiencing numbness on the right side of her body. Soon after, a large lesion was detected on her brain stem, MS was diagnosed, and treatment began.Brenda had many difficult decisions to make including:Continuing to work in her "dream job" or take care of herselfTerminate her pregnancy or carry TuckerLeave or stay in her marriageGetting help from a therapistTucker's memory is preserved through the...
2022-09-1536 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories16. Social Media Break When Grieving In this episode, Amy Pelkey talks about taking a break from digital break.She shares some thoughts from Cal Newport's book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World and how they can be applicable to anyone including grieving mothers.Both positive and negative aspects of social media while grieving are highlighted with the hopes of inspiring more mindful use of social media.Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember? Click hereVirtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss2n...
2022-09-1216 min
Pause to Remember16. Social Media Break When Grieving In this episode, Amy Pelkey talks about taking a break from digital break.She shares some thoughts from Cal Newport's book, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World and how they can be applicable to anyone including grieving mothers.Both positive and negative aspects of social media while grieving are highlighted with the hopes of inspiring more mindful use of social media.Want a free eBook and receive a weekly email from Pause to Remember? Click hereVirtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss2n...
2022-09-1216 min
Pause to RememberTaking a Social Media BreakIn this episode, Amy Pelkey talks about her break from social media and why you may want to do it too.
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2022-09-0816 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories15. Virtual EMDR For Grief After Pregnancy or Infant Loss Do you feel like there is a sea of options to help you with your grief but sifting through the resources feels like a time consuming task?Why don't you take a listen to this episode focused on EMDR which stands for "eye movement desensitization and reprocessing?" EMDR is a type of therapy with many applications including PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and grief.Jeff Tejcek, founder of Virtual EMDR, talked with Amy Pelkey about EMDR. Here are some of the highlights of this episode:How Virtual EMDR came to be (incl...
2022-08-0454 min
Pause to Remember15. Virtual EMDR For Grief After Pregnancy or Infant Loss Do you feel like there is a sea of options to help you with your grief but sifting through the resources feels like a time consuming task?Why don't you take a listen to this episode focused on EMDR which stands for "eye movement desensitization and reprocessing?" EMDR is a type of therapy with many applications including PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, and grief.Jeff Tejcek, founder of Virtual EMDR, talked with Amy Pelkey about EMDR. Here are some of the highlights of this episode:How Virtual EMDR came to be (incl...
2022-08-0454 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories14. 7-Benefits of Yoga for Grief Support In this episode, learn about some of the benefits yoga can have and what you may learn when practicing yoga.FREE YOGA with the Pause to Remember CommunityThe first class will be August 28 at 7:15pm ESTLed by Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200This is for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss. There will be time for gathering and conversation if you would like to talk with others.Click HERE for information and link to join (future dates will be added here) Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss2nd Mon...
2022-07-2813 min
Pause to Remember14. 7-Benefits of Yoga for Grief Support In this episode, learn about some of the benefits yoga can have and what you may learn when practicing yoga.FREE YOGA with the Pause to Remember CommunityThe first class will be August 28 at 7:15pm ESTLed by Amy Pelkey, MSN, CRNA, RYT 200This is for healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant loss. There will be time for gathering and conversation if you would like to talk with others.Click HERE for information and link to join (future dates will be added here) Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss2nd Mon...
2022-07-2813 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories13. Financial strain, planning, & pivoting to Locums with Adam Kearns, CRC Are you struggling with money after your pregnancy or infant loss? Maybe you are brainstorming ideas to pay for the care of a fertility specialist.Are you taking time off or cutting back your hours?Maybe you are curious about working as an independent contractor/Locums, but can't figure out how the retirement, healthcare coverage, and disability insurance will work out.In today's episode, Adam Kearns, CRC, shares nearly two decades of experience and knowledge in the area of financial planning. Show Notes:What to do if your income has dec...
2022-07-2143 min
Pause to Remember13. Financial strain, planning, & pivoting to Locums with Adam Kearns, CRC Are you struggling with money after your pregnancy or infant loss? Maybe you are brainstorming ideas to pay for the care of a fertility specialist.Are you taking time off or cutting back your hours?Maybe you are curious about working as an independent contractor/Locums, but can't figure out how the retirement, healthcare coverage, and disability insurance will work out.In today's episode, Adam Kearns, CRC, shares nearly two decades of experience and knowledge in the area of financial planning. Show Notes:What to do if your income has dec...
2022-07-2143 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories12. 6-Benefits of Support Groups Here are 6 benefits of joining a support group like the one offered through Pause to Remember.Recognizing that you are not aloneSharing ideasFeeling hopeDifferent perspectivesA sense of belongingGiving backVirtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss2nd Monday of every month7:45-8:45pm ESTLed by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNAVia Zoom - get the link and updates hereThis is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant lossFREE Yoga here at Pause to Remember starting August 28 at 7:15pm via Zoom.Sign up here. Want a fre...
2022-07-1409 min
Pause to Remember12. 6-Benefits of Support Groups Here are 6 benefits of joining a support group like the one offered through Pause to Remember.Recognizing that you are not aloneSharing ideasFeeling hopeDifferent perspectivesA sense of belongingGiving backVirtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss2nd Monday of every month7:45-8:45pm ESTLed by Amy Pelkey, CRNA and Whitney Jablonski, CRNAVia Zoom - get the link and updates hereThis is for female, licensed healthcare providers grieving after pregnancy or infant lossFREE Yoga here at Pause to Remember starting August 28 at 7:15pm via Zoom.Sign up here. Want a fre...
2022-07-1409 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories11. Mud Mask and Mindful Bath Do you ever feel like you can't get away and have a moment of peace? Want to try a "mud mask and mindful bath" practice?Note: This podcast contains some affiliate links. They will not cost you extra to use and are options. Using these links will help support the podcast and offerings at Pause to Remember.Gather the following:Bath towels (including one to roll and place behind your neck), soap, shampoo/conditioner, your favorite facial mask, epsom salts, essential oil, and device to listen to the mindfulness practice. Dim the lights. Light s...
2022-07-0712 min
Pause to Remember11. Mud Mask and Mindful Bath Do you ever feel like you can't get away and have a moment of peace? Want to try a "mud mask and mindful bath" practice?Note: This podcast contains some affiliate links. They will not cost you extra to use and are options. Using these links will help support the podcast and offerings at Pause to Remember.Gather the following:Bath towels (including one to roll and place behind your neck), soap, shampoo/conditioner, your favorite facial mask, epsom salts, essential oil, and device to listen to the mindfulness practice. Dim the lights. Light s...
2022-07-0712 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories10. Brittany Kemp, CRNA talks about her daughter, Eden When Brittany Kemp's daughter, Eden Grace, was diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, she and her husband took the information in stride and looked forward to the day she arrived. Everything was going ok until Brittany could not feel Eden moving. Listen to this episode and find out what happens and how Brittany's grieving journey unfolds. In this episode, Brittany talks about:Eden's cause of deathCreating memories with EdenSupport her family was offeredMOHA Network - learn more hereWhat has changed professionally and personally for BrittanyThere is so much hope Brittany offers in this episode. Give it...
2022-07-0158 min
Pause to Remember10. Brittany Kemp, CRNA talks about her daughter, Eden When Brittany Kemp's daughter, Eden Grace, was diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, she and her husband took the information in stride and looked forward to the day she arrived. Everything was going ok until Brittany could not feel Eden moving. Listen to this episode and find out what happens and how Brittany's grieving journey unfolds. In this episode, Brittany talks about:Eden's cause of deathCreating memories with EdenSupport her family was offeredMOHA Network - learn more hereWhat has changed professionally and personally for BrittanyThere is so much hope Brittany offers in this episode. Give it...
2022-07-0158 min
Pause to RememberBrittany Kemp, CRNA talks about her daughter, EdenWhen Brittany Kemp's daughter, Eden Grace, was diagnosed with Down's Syndrome, she and her husband took the information in stride and looked forward to the day she arrived.
Everything was going ok until Brittany could not feel Eden moving. Listen to this episode and find out what happens and how Brittany's grieving journey unfolds.
In this episode, Brittany talks about:
Eden's cause of death
Creating memories with Eden
Support her family was offered
MOHA Network - learn more here
What has changed professionally and personally for Brittany
There is so much hope Brittany offers...
2022-06-3058 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories9. Grief Vacation Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your grief? Can another emotion co-exist with your sadness, frustration, or overwhelm?Getting on a plane for a vacation with your partner or a few of your girlfriends may not be realistic right now. How about taking about ten minutes right now to create a mini-vacation for yourself? Join Amy for a few mindful moments with a sense of curiosity and see how you feel at the end.Mentioned in the podcast:Episode 2 with Crystal Webster - you can find it here.Vir...
2022-06-2312 min
Pause to Remember9. Grief Vacation Do you ever feel like you need a vacation from your grief? Can another emotion co-exist with your sadness, frustration, or overwhelm?Getting on a plane for a vacation with your partner or a few of your girlfriends may not be realistic right now. How about taking about ten minutes right now to create a mini-vacation for yourself? Join Amy for a few mindful moments with a sense of curiosity and see how you feel at the end.Mentioned in the podcast:Episode 2 with Crystal Webster - you can find it here.Vir...
2022-06-2312 min
Pause to Remember8. Journey after miscarriages with father, David Pawlikowski, CRNA With Father's Day right around the corner, this episode is with a father, David Pawlikowski, CRNA, who experienced losses with his wife.Their first loss was while he was in anesthesia school. Here are some things discussed:MiscarriagesD&ESeeking help at Shadygrove Fertility in Maryland; Dr. Bromer (https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/our-care-team/doctors/bromer/)MTHFR mutationThe cost of fertility treatment when you are a student - there may be hopeHanding anesthesia school in the midst of lossHow the miscarriages has impacted David's care of other families going through lossThe importance of talking about loss and...
2022-06-1626 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories8. Journey after miscarriages with father, David Pawlikowski, CRNA With Father's Day right around the corner, this episode is with a father, David Pawlikowski, CRNA, who experienced losses with his wife.Their first loss was while he was in anesthesia school. Here are some things discussed:MiscarriagesD&ESeeking help at Shadygrove Fertility in Maryland; Dr. Bromer (https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/our-care-team/doctors/bromer/)MTHFR mutationThe cost of fertility treatment when you are a student - there may be hopeHanding anesthesia school in the midst of lossHow the miscarriages has impacted David's care of other families going through lossThe importance of talking about loss and...
2022-06-1626 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories7. 5-Breath Meditation to Regroup, Relieve, or Restore in the Moment This is a quick, 5-breath meditation (
2022-06-1302 min
Pause to Remember7. 5-Breath Meditation to Regroup, Relieve, or Restore in the Moment This is a quick, 5-breath meditation (
2022-06-1302 min
Pause to Remember6. "Maybe" - How can a story about a farmer help you? There is a Taoist story about a farmer and all the events that unfold after he loses his horse. Regardless of what happened, the farmer responds, "maybe" each time his neighbors label the event as good or bad.Give it a listen and see how this story could impact your grieving journey.Mentioned in the ShowMBSR - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course started by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness-based_stress_reduction Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss2nd Monda...
2022-06-0907 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories6. "Maybe" - How can a story about a farmer help you? There is a Taoist story about a farmer and all the events that unfold after he loses his horse. Regardless of what happened, the farmer responds, "maybe" each time his neighbors label the event as good or bad.Give it a listen and see how this story could impact your grieving journey.Mentioned in the ShowMBSR - Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course started by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness-based_stress_reduction Virtual Support Group for Healthcare Providers after pregnancy and infant loss2nd Monda...
2022-06-0907 min
Pause to Remember5. Kerry Petsinger, DPT Offers Hope After 7 Losses Dr. Kerry Petsinger, DPT talks about living through seven pregnancy losses while working full-time as a physical therapist. You can hear her share:Scheduling physical therapy patients so she could get to her own doctor appointmentsTherapyFeeling like she wanted to run away from pain and her marriageFelt like having a baby consumed her lifeStopping to ask, "What can our life look like?"The only thing she could change was her mindsetFeeling restless and wondering if she picked the right careerAbandoning the thought of specializing in women's health after investing in additional trainingBecoming pregnant after having twins through surrogacy a...
2022-06-0251 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories5. Kerry Petsinger, DPT Offers Hope After 7 Losses Dr. Kerry Petsinger, DPT talks about living through seven pregnancy losses while working full-time as a physical therapist. You can hear her share:Scheduling physical therapy patients so she could get to her own doctor appointmentsTherapyFeeling like she wanted to run away from pain and her marriageFelt like having a baby consumed her lifeStopping to ask, "What can our life look like?"The only thing she could change was her mindsetFeeling restless and wondering if she picked the right careerAbandoning the thought of specializing in women's health after investing in additional trainingBecoming pregnant after having twins through surrogacy a...
2022-06-0251 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories4. Whitney Jablonski, CRNA and Her Daughter, Colby Whitney Jablonski, CRNA lost her daughter, Colby, less than two days after she was born in March, 2019.Listen to this honest conversation about Whitney's grieving journey and how Whitney is trying to help other families in honor of her daughter.Whitney and Amy discuss the following in this episode:Mother's intuition in the 1st trimesterSelf advocating to see maternal fetal medicine (MFM) before 20 weeksTrisomy 18Fetal cardiac workupHow are you the same person prior to this situation? How do you get out of bed everyday and go back to the routine of being a mother?Re...
2022-05-2658 min
Pause to Remember4. Whitney Jablonski, CRNA and Her Daughter, Colby Whitney Jablonski, CRNA lost her daughter, Colby, less than two days after she was born in March, 2019.Listen to this honest conversation about Whitney's grieving journey and how Whitney is trying to help other families in honor of her daughter.Whitney and Amy discuss the following in this episode:Mother's intuition in the 1st trimesterSelf advocating to see maternal fetal medicine (MFM) before 20 weeksTrisomy 18Fetal cardiac workupHow are you the same person prior to this situation? How do you get out of bed everyday and go back to the routine of being a mother?Re...
2022-05-2658 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories3. Christy Orndorff, RN and Valley View Farm Christy Orndorff, RN has over 30 years of experience as a pediatric palliative nurse. In 2017, she was named "Nurse of the Year" at the academic medical center where she cares for many patients and their families.Christy resides at Valley View Farm that dates back to 1905. At the farm, her family breeds Belgian draft horses and hold special events such as weddings and celebrations of life in a renovated barn.The barn venue helps fund Butterfly Angels, a bereavement organization supporting grieving parents in Waynesburg, PA and the surrounding communities.Christy describes the beautiful bar...
2022-05-1957 min
Pause to Remember3. Christy Orndorff, RN and Valley View Farm Christy Orndorff, RN has over 30 years of experience as a pediatric palliative nurse. In 2017, she was named "Nurse of the Year" at the academic medical center where she cares for many patients and their families.Christy resides at Valley View Farm that dates back to 1905. At the farm, her family breeds Belgian draft horses and hold special events such as weddings and celebrations of life in a renovated barn.The barn venue helps fund Butterfly Angels, a bereavement organization supporting grieving parents in Waynesburg, PA and the surrounding communities.Christy describes the beautiful bar...
2022-05-1957 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories2. Confession of a Griever - Crystal Webster Crystal Webster, author of Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into a Haute Message, openly shares her grief journey after losing her daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth, hours after she was born.The conversation covers many topics including the following:Madelyn's nursery todayTaking a vacation from grieving in Las VegasDivorce papersFeeling guilty after lossAutopsy and genetic issuesFeeling a disconnect between logic and emotionStigma around mental health and going to therapyBurdening friends and loved ones with griefTherapist vs grief coach (or grief guide)Turning off the noise around you so you can turn inwardThe book, Confessions of...
2022-05-1256 min
Pause to Remember2. Confession of a Griever - Crystal Webster Crystal Webster, author of Confessions of a Griever: Turning a Hot Mess into a Haute Message, openly shares her grief journey after losing her daughter, Madelyn Elizabeth, hours after she was born.The conversation covers many topics including the following:Madelyn's nursery todayTaking a vacation from grieving in Las VegasDivorce papersFeeling guilty after lossAutopsy and genetic issuesFeeling a disconnect between logic and emotionStigma around mental health and going to therapyBurdening friends and loved ones with griefTherapist vs grief coach (or grief guide)Turning off the noise around you so you can turn inwardThe book, Confessions of...
2022-05-1256 min
Pause to Remember: Providers Sharing Loss Stories1. Our Story of Loss and Pause to Remember 10:45 Tara Brach Mindfulness Meditation13:22 Going to therapy14:40 Returning to work in the hospital15:58 Triggers at work19:30 Meditation and yoga for grieving19:53 Yoga teacher training at South Hills Power Yoga20:16 Creating Pause to Remember with Shawna Locke21:59 Working with burnout coach, Dr. Errin Weisman22:34 Moving Pause to Remember to the online space with Tom Polifka23:40 Life coach, Krista Kehoe25:00 Goal of Pause to Remember26:55 How you can support Pause to Remember Additional information about Anna Grace
2022-05-0428 min
Pause to Remember1. Our Story of Loss and Pause to Remember 10:45 Tara Brach Mindfulness Meditation13:22 Going to therapy14:40 Returning to work in the hospital15:58 Triggers at work19:30 Meditation and yoga for grieving19:53 Yoga teacher training at South Hills Power Yoga20:16 Creating Pause to Remember with Shawna Locke21:59 Working with burnout coach, Dr. Errin Weisman22:34 Moving Pause to Remember to the online space with Tom Polifka23:40 Life coach, Krista Kehoe25:00 Goal of Pause to Remember26:55 How you can support Pause to Remember Additional information about Anna Grace
2022-05-0428 min
Doctor Me First with Errin Weisman DOPresent with Amy Pelkey CRNABeing present when you're dealing with grief or loss is definitely not easy. However, when you're able to be present and allow yourself to feel all the feelings while creating strong coping mechanisms and an even stronger community, you'll be that much better for it. Amy Pelkey experienced pregnancy loss and had to deliver her precious baby at the hospital she worked in. This made returning to her anesthesia practice after maternity leave even harder. Despite being surrounded by many supportive people. But she felt the most peace and solace when stepping onto h...
2022-01-2421 min
The Curious Hero PodcastSupporting Women After Pregnancy or Infant Loss with Amy PelkeyAmy founded Pause to Remember after experiencing the most painful moment in her life and now hopes to help others. She is a certified yoga teacher and CRNA (nurse anesthetist) at a Level 1 trauma center. Little did Amy know the impact yoga and meditation would have when her daughter was stillborn in September 2016. The mindfulness practices helped her soothe her mind, body, and spirit while grieving. Sharing mindfulness practices with women to support their journey through grief while growing a safe, supportive, online community is Amy's primary mission. She hopes meditation, yoga, and community support will be he...
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