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  • The silent trauma of miscarriage and fertility loss - Sharna Southan

    The silent trauma of miscarriage and fertility loss - Sharna Southan
    2026/05/28
    In this deeply compassionate episode of Sacred Fertility Flow, Ashley Holmes is joined by Sharna Southan, founder of the Institute of Healing through Pregnancy Loss and host of the podcast “What I Wish I Knew Beyond Pregnancy Loss,” for a powerful conversation about reproductive trauma, pregnancy loss, and embodied healing. Together, Ashley and Sharna explore why pregnancy loss is often treated solely as grief while the deeper physiological, neurological, emotional, and identity-shifting impacts remain largely unrecognized. This episode creates space for women navigating miscarriage, infertility, IVF, stillbirth, reproductive trauma, or the silent heartbreak that can accompany fertility struggles. Sharna shares her personal healing journey and the work she now does supporting women through the complexities of pregnancy loss and nervous system healing. Through her lived experience and professional insight, she offers a compassionate perspective on what it truly means to feel witnessed, supported, and safe after loss. Inside this episode, Ashley and Sharna discuss: • The difference between grief and reproductive trauma • Why many women feel dismissed after miscarriage or loss • The physiological and neurological impacts of pregnancy loss • Identity shifts and redefining yourself after loss • Giving yourself permission to pause your fertility journey • Practical ways loved ones can support grieving mothers • Reconnecting with your body and womb space after trauma • The role of embodiment, validation, and community in healing • Spiritual questioning, self-trust, and purpose after loss This conversation is an invitation to soften the pressure, honor your experience, and remember that healing does not need to be rushed or performed. ✨ About Sharna: Sharna is the founder of the Institute of Healing through Pregnancy Loss and host of the podcast “What I Wish I Knew Beyond Pregnancy Loss.” Her work supports women in moving beyond intellectualizing their grief and into embodied healing after reproductive trauma and pregnancy loss. ✨ Connect with Sharna: Podcast: “What I Wish I Knew Beyond Pregnancy Loss” Institute of Healing through Pregnancy Loss Website: http://www.sharnasouthan.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharnsouthan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reproductivelossleadership/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharna-southan-4a4684147/ ✨ About Ashley Holmes: Ashley Holmes is a Holistic Fertility Coach and host of Sacred Fertility Flow. She supports women navigating fertility, conception, pregnancy after loss, and nervous system healing through holistic modalities, mindset work, spirituality, embodiment, and emotional support. ✨ Connect with Ashley Holmes: Email: yogaforfertility7@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashley.holmes.3979 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_holmes3202/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/ashley-holmes-b165a1211 If this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who may need this conversation and leave a review to help more women feel seen, supported, and less alone in their healing journey. ============================================== Interview Recap This podcast episode featured a conversation between Ashley Holmes and Sharna, founder of the Institute of Healing through Pregnancy Loss, discussing reproductive trauma versus general grief following pregnancy loss. Sharna explained how traditional grief counseling often misses the deeper physiological and neurological aspects of pregnancy loss, which can leave women feeling dismissed and unresolved. They discussed the importance of giving women permission to process their experiences without external pressure, the role of support systems in providing practical help while allowing space for emotional processing, and strategies for reconnecting with one's body after loss. Sharna shared her personal healing journey and emphasized the need for embodied approaches rather than intellectualizing the experience, while also discussing how pregnancy loss can lead to spiritual questioning but ultimately deepens one's connection to self and purpose. Sacred Fertility & Reproductive Trauma Ashley and Sharna began their recorded conversation by addressing technical issues and ensuring audio quality. Ashley introduced the podcast "Sacred Fertility Flow" and outlined its focus on holistic fertility and healing. Sharna was welcomed as a guest and recognized for her work in pioneering the understanding of pregnancy loss as reproductive trauma rather than general grief. The discussion was set to explore Sharna's expertise and the importance of this distinction in healing processes. Pregnancy Loss Support Gaps Sharna discussed her experience with pregnancy loss and the limitations of traditional grief support, explaining that many women find the support insufficient as it addresses only emotional aspects while overlooking the physical trauma their bodies ...
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    58 分
  • Sacred Preparation for Pregnancy with Ashish Paul.

    Sacred Preparation for Pregnancy with Ashish Paul.
    2026/05/14

    In this deeply insightful episode, Ashley Holmes is joined by Dr. Ashish Paul for a powerful conversation on holistic fertility, Ayurveda, nervous system healing, and conscious conception.

    Together, they explore how chronic stress, unresolved trauma, burnout, and disconnection from feminine energy can impact fertility and conception. Dr. Paul shares Ayurvedic perspectives on infertility, including how Vata, Pitta, and Kapha constitutions influence reproductive health and why preparation for conception must involve both physical and emotional healing.

    Ashley and Dr. Paul also discuss: • The hidden impact of stress on fertility • Why men’s fertility health deserves more attention • IVF, miscarriage, and emotional recovery • The importance of nervous system regulation and deep rest • Ojas and building reproductive vitality • Restorative healing practices including breathwork, Yoga Nidra, and hands-on therapy • Creating alignment, connection, and safety before conception

    This episode offers a compassionate and holistic perspective for anyone navigating infertility, IVF, secondary infertility, miscarriage, or preparing consciously for pregnancy.

    Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashley_holmes3202 Email: yogaforfertility7@gmail.com
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    56 分
  • From Striving to Flow - The Energetics of Fertility with Madhu Sai

    From Striving to Flow - The Energetics of Fertility with Madhu Sai
    2026/04/30

    In this opening episode of Sacred Fertility Flow, Ashley Holmes sits down with her mentor, Madhu Sai, to explore the deeper layers of fertility beyond the physical body.

    Together, they discuss:

    • Why effort alone isn’t enough
    • How your inner state influences conception
    • The role of fear, control, and emotional patterns
    • What it truly means to receive
    • How Vedic Astrology can support your fertility journey

    This episode is a powerful invitation to move from striving into flow—and to trust the intelligence of your body. Here is the link to the special offer by Madhu Sai and Ashley https://sacred-conception.my.canva.site/

    👉 Connect with Ashley: yogaforfertility7@gmail.com 👉 Connect with Madhu Sai: madhu@thehappynesscenter.org
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    58 分
  • The Still Mind & Sacred Conception with Sankara Bhagavadpada

    The Still Mind & Sacred Conception with Sankara Bhagavadpada
    2026/04/16

    What if your fertility journey isn’t just physical… but deeply spiritual?

    In this expansive and thought-provoking conversation, Ashley Holmes sits down with her guru, Sankara Bhagavadpada; a former theoretical nuclear physicist turned spiritual teacher with over five decades of inquiry into human consciousness.

    Together, they unravel the unseen layers of infertility, exploring how:

    • The mind’s fragmentation and societal conditioning impact your fertility experience
    • Women carry unique pressures around motherhood—and how to rise beyond them
    • Awareness, not effort, is the true catalyst for transformation
    • The longing for motherhood can be honored without attachment or suffering
    • Stillness, silence, and inner truth hold the key to self-liberation

    Sankara Bhagavadpada introduces a powerful concept: “time is the mischief maker”. Revealing how the pressure of timelines can disconnect women from their innate wisdom and peace.

    This episode also dives into conscious pregnancy, intention-setting, and how a mother’s inner world can shape the energetic foundation of her child.

    If you are navigating fertility challenges, seeking deeper meaning, or longing to trust your body again, this conversation will meet you there.
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