In this heartfelt conclusion to a two-part series, host Sharna Southan is joined again by Lindsey Paulson, who continues to bravely share her journey through five pregnancy losses—including the emotional, physical, and systemic challenges that no one prepares you for.

Together, Sharna and Lindsey explore the gaps in post-loss care and the silent expectations placed on grieving women. From navigating insensitive hospital policies and fragmented medical systems, to the unseen weight of receiving well-intended—but triggering—gifts, this episode gently brings light to the moments where women are left alone to figure it all out.

Lindsey speaks openly about the trauma response that still shows up, the exhaustion of advocating for yourself during a deeply vulnerable time, and the power of community and communication in healing. She also reveals the one thing she wishes someone had told her after her first loss: You’re allowed to say no. To baby showers. To social obligations. To anything that doesn’t feel safe or aligned.

This episode is an empowering, validating reminder that your grief is valid, your boundaries matter, and you are not alone.

✨ Whether you’re healing, holding space for someone else, or seeking to make a difference in this space, this conversation is a must-listen.

Connect with Lindsey:

https://www.lindspaulson.com/

https://www.lindspaulson.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/linds.paulson/

Screenshot and share it on social media — tag us so we can hear what resonated with you most.

📝 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help us continue breaking the silence around pregnancy loss.

Thank you for being here. Be gentle with yourself. You are seen, held, and never alone.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

For those seeking guidance and support, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, and there are resources and communities ready to help you through your healing journey.

Thank you for tuning in, and if you found this episode valuable, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. We look forward to supporting you in the next episode.

Apply to become a Pregnancy Loss practitioner: https://sharna-southan.mykajabi.com/practitioner-program-application-1

Follow me on Instagram:

• Mentorship: @instituteofhealing_pl
• Podcast: @pregnancyloss_podcast
• Certifications: @instituteofhealing.losssupport

Disclaimer: Please note that the information shared in this podcast is not intended as medical advice. For personal medical advice and support, consult with your healthcare provider.

Your Feedback Matters: If you found value in this episode, kindly leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback is crucial in helping us deliver content that supports, informs, and heals.

Feel free to share this episode on social media and tag us with your insights and takeaways.

Sharna Southan Pregnancy Loss Practitioner & Trauma informed Coach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofhealing_pl/ || https://www.instagram.com/instituteofhealing.losssupport/

W: www.sharnasouthan.com

Sending you so much love and light on your healing journey. 💛

In this raw and powerful first instalment of a two-part series, host Sharna Southan sits down with Lindsey Paulson—mother, consultant, and host of The Mess to Mission podcast—to unpack the multifaceted journey of pregnancy loss and the unspoken depths of grief.

Lindsey shares her experience of five pregnancy losses, including a most recent and traumatic one during Thanksgiving 2024. With remarkable honesty, she describes the emotional toll of grieving while parenting, the failures of the medical system, and the visceral reality of miscarriage that’s often glossed over or silenced.

Together, Sharna and Lindsey challenge the societal conditioning that teaches women to suppress their intuition and defer to authority, often at the cost of their health and wellbeing. They speak candidly about what it means to advocate for yourself, to process trauma in your own time, and to resist letting loss define your identity.

This is not just a story of grief—it’s a blueprint for reclaiming your voice, trusting your body, and holding compassion for every version of yourself along the way.

✨ Make sure to tune in to Part Two for the continuation of this deeply resonant conversation.

Connect with Lindsey:

https://www.lindspaulson.com/

https://www.lindspaulson.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/linds.paulson/

Screenshot and share it on social media — tag us so we can hear what resonated with you most.

📝 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help us continue breaking the silence around pregnancy loss.

Thank you for being here. Be gentle with yourself. You are seen, held, and never alone.

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

For those seeking guidance and support, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, and there are resources and communities ready to help you through your healing journey.

Thank you for tuning in, and if you found this episode valuable, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. We look forward to supporting you in the next episode.

Apply to become a Pregnancy Loss practitioner: https://sharna-southan.mykajabi.com/practitioner-program-application-1

Follow me on Instagram:

• Mentorship: @instituteofhealing_pl
• Podcast: @pregnancyloss_podcast
• Certifications: @instituteofhealing.losssupport

Disclaimer: Please note that the information shared in this podcast is not intended as medical advice. For personal medical advice and support, consult with your healthcare provider.

Your Feedback Matters: If you found value in this episode, kindly leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback is crucial in helping us deliver content that supports, informs, and heals.

Feel free to share this episode on social media and tag us with your insights and takeaways.

Sharna Southan Pregnancy Loss Practitioner & Trauma informed Coach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofhealing_pl/ || https://www.instagram.com/instituteofhealing.losssupport/

W: www.sharnasouthan.com

Sending you so much love and light on your healing journey. 💛