You Are Worth All of It: Grief, Boundaries & Reclaiming Yourself After Loss
In this episode of the Pregnancy Loss and Motherhood podcast, Melissa Crook shares her journey of healing and self-discovery after experiencing a miscarriage and navigating the complexities of motherhood. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-care, understanding grief, and breaking free from codependency. Melissa provides practical steps for women to embrace their emotions, set boundaries, and recognize self-abandonment in their daily lives. Through her framework, she encourages women to acknowledge their worth and make choices that align with their true selves.
Rituals for the Worn-Out Caregiver: Nurturing Yourself with Intentional Self-Care
As caregivers, birthworkers, and mothers, we pour so much into others that we often forget to pour back into ourselves. In this post, I share my favorite self-care rituals and tools—from warm baths to ice rollers and red light masks—and how building intentional rituals around these small practices can become a source of healing, calm, and reconnection. Rooted in evidence-based research and lived experience, this is your reminder that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival.