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In this episode I chat with Samantha Payne of The Pink Elephants Network.This episode is dedicated to women and their partners who have been through the loss of their pregnancy and infants, and the bubbas who are not in their arms but forever in our hearts.I invite you to listen with discernment: please be aware if this topic is tender and upsetting for you.Through her work with The Pink Elephants Network, Samantha has helped over 15,000 couples and has been named Telstra Business Woman of the Year in the Purpose and Social Enterprise category.What we talked about:- How do you take care of your self and keep a sense of who you are through miscarriage?- Her journey of pregnancy loss- The beautiful work of The Pink Elephants Support Network of validation, peer support, online communities and advocacy- Women who have been through miscarriage are some of the most courageous and strong – they deserve to be celebrated and held- What is “normal” and the power of grieving – your loss matters, your babies matter – no matter how early or how small- What self care looked like for Sam in the midst of her journey: talking, acknowledging those babies, journaling, yoga, slowing down for some of the day, sleep, working hard on other things, psychologist, medication- “I didn’t need fixing – just people to sit with me in the darkness”- The power of women – it is cathartic and healing to be in the presence of other women- The power of validation and acceptance of self – that it is ok and normal to feel jealous, guilty, “why isn’t it me?”- What self care now looks like: finding pockets of time for her self, breathwork, the wisdom of Gwinganna retreat: how to live sustainability, surrounding her self with a group of women who hold space and help with the practical side too, she is always learning- Details of the Pink Elephants Support Network online resources for women, partners and friends- October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness MonthConnect With Sam:WebsiteFacebookInstagramConnect With Clare:InstagramFacebookMembership