Episode Details

In this profound and heartfelt episode, Brian Smith welcomes Eileen Santos Rosete—author, grief educator, and certified postpartum doula—whose groundbreaking work is changing the way we view and support those navigating pregnancy and infant loss.

Eileen shares her deeply personal journey of loss and healing, offering insights into the physical and emotional realities of postpartum after pregnancy loss. Through her holistic approach, Eileen highlights the transformative power of embodiment, self-tending practices, and cultural reverence in the grieving process.

Eileen's new book, To Tend and To Hold: Honoring Our Bodies, Our Needs, and Our Grief Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss, provides tools, rituals, and guidance to help those carrying invisible grief feel seen, heard, and supported.

💡 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The overlooked realities of postpartum after pregnancy loss
• Why holistic and trauma-informed care is essential
• How cultural perspectives shape our understanding of grief
• Practical ways to support someone experiencing pregnancy or infant loss

Connect with Eileen Santos Rosete:

• Website: https://eileensantosrosete.com
• Instagram: @OurSacredWomen
• Book: To Tend and To Hold (Available wherever books are sold)

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The International Association for Near-Death Studies or IANDS will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue.  The event features an all-star lineup of keynotes like Proof of Heaven Author Eben Alexander, MD, and Dying to Be Me Author Anita Moorjani. I Early bird registration rates are available through July 15. 

Visit IANDS.org to register

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