MotherGrief
by Sarah St. John
Spirit Babies, Loss, and the Path to Becoming with Phoebe Martelli
About this podcast
On MotherGrief , we delve into how all forms of grief and loss—whether clear-cut or ambiguous—shape and transform our lives. We explore the profound act of grieving well, offering a space to reframe and redefine the grief experiences of mothers.
Through grief literacy, grief education, and simply allowing ourselves to inhabit the sacred space of grief, this show serves maidens, mothers, and wise women alike—those who create, nurture, and hold life on this earth.
Here, you will find a place to exhale, to be witnessed in your sorrow, and to be acknowledged in your hardships. This is a sanctuary for grievers, where your experience is honored and your pain is recognized.
Grief has woven itself into the fabric of Sarah St. John’s life in profound and unexpected ways—from the sudden, heartbreaking loss of her two younger brothers, to the silent sorrows of multiple miscarriages. The more elusive forms of grief have also left their mark: the loss of safety following illness, and the subtle, yet powerful, shifts in identity as she journeyed through matrescence.
Sarah believes that grief carries deep wisdom, and through MotherGrief , she hopes to guide you in discovering the golden threads nestled within the clouds of sorrow. We will turn to nature as our teacher, using it as a metaphor for the life-death cycle, always reminding you that grief is not something to "heal" or eliminate. Grief is love turned inside out—something to plant, nurture, move through, harvest, and allow to compost into new life.
This is MotherGrief.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- Spirit Babies, Loss, and the Path to Becoming with Phoebe Martelli · 1 h 5 minTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of miscarriage, pregnancy loss, near-death experiences, illness, and identity grief. Listener discretion is advised, especially…
- Parenting After Parental Loss with Tara Accardo · 59 minTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of parental death, terminal illness, and anticipatory grief. Please take care while listening, especially if you are in the…
- Mothering after Sibling Loss · 35 minToday, Sarah offers listeners another tender and deeply personal episode. She opens her heart to share the grief of losing her two brothers, Jordan and Joe, and how their absence…
- Anticipatory Grief in Motherhood · 21 minIn this tender and intimate solo episode, Sarah explores a form of grief many mothers feel but don’t always have language for: anticipatory grief—the ache that arrives before…
- When Grief Feels Like Too Much · 11 minIn this solo episode, Sarah offers a space for you to simply be with your grief. Through guided breathwork and somatic practices, she invites you to acknowledge the weight of…
- The Story of Poppy: Planting Seeds of Grief & Growth · 52 minIn this deeply personal solo episode, Sarah invites us into the past 12 months of her life—a journey marked by grief, healing, and profound transformation. Through a raw and…
- A Mother’s Grief: Loving, Losing, and Honoring a Son Lost to Addiction with Kym Hinchey · 44 minTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about addiction, substance use, and the loss of a child and spouse. These topics may be distressing for some listeners, please…
- Grief Isn’t Just About Death: A New Perspective with Lisa Keefauver · 44 minToday, Sarah sits down with Lisa Keefauver, MSW—grief activist, author, speaker, and host of the acclaimed podcast Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. Lisa shares her profound insights on…
- The In-Between Space of Grief & Motherhood with Kendra Rinaldi · 51 minIn this deeply insightful episode, Sarah welcomes Kendra Rinaldi, an intuitive grief guide and the creator of the Grief, Gratitude, and the Gray In Between podcast. Together…
- Aftercare for Big Grief · 39 minIn this episode, Sarah shares a deeply personal experience of grief, exploring how it builds up, erupts, and the importance of aftercare. She discusses how grief is cyclical…
- Tending to Grief: The Power of Rituals in Healing · 32 minToday, Sarah explores the profound connection between grief and love. She takes us on a journey through global grief rituals and ceremonies, uncovering the universal truths they…
- Mother Body: The Profound Physiological Changes in Becoming a Mother · 36 minIn this episode, Sarah delves into the intricate physiological changes that accompany motherhood. Building on last week’s discussion on matrescence, Sarah offers a deeper…
- The Grief of Matrescence: Moving from Maiden to Mother · 38 minToday's solo episode takes us on a heartfelt exploration of matrescence—the transformative rite of passage from maiden to mother. Drawing from her personal experiences and the…
- Advocating for Stillbirth Awareness and Prevention with Andrea Meyers · 50 minTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of stillbirth and pregnancy loss, which may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised, particularly for…
- Breaking the Silence of Early Pregnancy Loss with Andrea Turnbow · 38 minTrigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including early pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and the emotional experiences of grief and healing. Listener discretion is…
- Grief During the Holidays · 35 minTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about loss, child loss, and the emotional challenges of navigating grief during the holidays. If these topics are sensitive or…
- Understanding Kids' Grief: Insights and Tools with Jessica Correnti · 43 minIn another profoundly insightful episode, Sarah sits down with Jessica Correnti, a Certified Child Life Specialist, author, and founder of Kids Grief Support. Drawing from over…
- Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and Letting Go of 'Having It All Figured Out' · 39 minIn this thought-provoking episode, Sarah sits down with somatic healing practitioner and holistic life coach Rebecca Dollard to explore the intricate and often messy intersection…
- Eldest Daughter Grief & Navigating Anticipatory Loss · 43 minToday on MotherGrief, Sarah engages in a heartfelt discussion with licensed therapist and grief integration coach, Rio Richards. Specializing in trauma recovery with a focus on…
- The Empath’s Guide to Grief · 35 minIn this deeply insightful episode, Sarah combines her extensive knowledge of empathic experiences with the profound and often complex journey of grief. Drawing from years of…







