The first episode of this podcast features a guest named Jessica Kenny, a 36-year-old woman living in Cambridge, UK, who shares her story of losing her daughter Lyra in February 2022 at 33 weeks. Jessica, who works as an NHS manager for NHS England in the London Region, talks about the struggles she faced in finding support from the NHS or counselling charities in the aftermath of her loss.

In this episode, Jessica also shares how mindfulness has helped her cope with the loss of her baby and how the Ellie's Gift Project, a baby loss wellbeing intervention not-for-profit organisation, has helped her learn and practice mindfulness. The episode is titled "Holding Space: Mindfulness & Baby Loss - Jess's Story" and focuses on the concept of holding space, which refers to being present and supportive for someone going through a difficult time. Listeners will hear Jessica's first hand experience of how she has been able to use mindfulness to cope with the grief and trauma of losing a child. She discusses the importance of being mindful and present in the moment, as well as the benefits of learning and practicing mindfulness techniques, such as meditation and deep breathing exercises. Through her story, Jessica hopes to inspire others who have experienced the loss of a child to consider mindfulness as a tool for coping and healing. The episode is a powerful and moving testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy, and a reminder of the importance of support and mindfulness in the grieving process.

Relax with Lucy & Co is a UK-based not for profit organisation that provides support and resources for families who have experienced the loss of a baby. The organisation is founded by Lucy Livesey, who is a mental health nurse and mindfulness teacher, as well as a mother who has experienced the loss of her own daughter, Ellie. Lucy runs the organisation with her colleagues, Michelle & Rachel. The organisation specialises in providing baby loss support through mindfulness-based approaches. In addition to their in-person support services, Relax with Lucy & Co also provides online resources and a free baby loss app, known as the Ellies Gift App.

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