There’s no good time to lose a loved one. Obviously. But it feels like right before having a baby is one of the worst times. My focus had to shift quickly from my own grief to preparing for birth, a newborn and becoming a family of four. I felt my body and my mind, softly putting grief on hold.
Dear one, Where are you looking? What are you gazing at? Are you gazing at your suffering? I know I did. For a long time, I was not only looking at my suffering and my pain, but I was obsessed with it. It consumed my every moment and my every thought. I held onto it because, for a while, it was the only thing that made my marriage still feel real. I was emotionally suffering and I Read more…
Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves as moms? What if we went into parenting by simply relaxing and focusing on a healthy attachment at the start? In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins is interviewing Phillipa Nixon-James, or @theupbeatmama on Instagram. In this episode you’ll learn: An overview on healthy attachment Simple ways to promote healthy attachment in our children How to be a “good enough” mom God’s redemption for Read more…
They say 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage. In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, you will hear four women’s experiences of losing their child or children to miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Hear Ellie Collins interview her mother, Jill Herringshaw, about her story of losing two babies. In the midst of the interview, you will hear three other women’s stories. Taylor, Jess and Carissa share how they lost their child or children in early Read more…
Childbirth is supposed to be the worst, most intense pain anyone experiences. And that’s normal, right? Well, what if I told you that’s not how God designed it? What if God actually wants us to NOT have pain in childbirth? Well, in this episode, we hear from Megan Fraboni. Megan shares how she believed for a completely pain-free labor and delivery and actually experienced it! Whether you’re pregnant or not, you will love this episode! Read more…
News Flash: Motherhood is HARD! In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins shares how the Lord is calling her to renew her mind and body in this season of postpartum. Disappointment, anxiety and depression have crept in. But, when Ellie has chosen to focus on gratitude and worship, it’s made a huge difference! Scripture mentioned: Romans 12:1-2 3 John 2 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Philippians 4:5-9 Isaiah 26:3 Hope Reclaimed Give // patreon.com/hopereclaimed Reclaimed Gathering Read more…
In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins shares her raw and real birth story and the disappointment surrounding it. At times, the birth was traumatic but Ellie shares how the Lord is meeting her in the healing of that story. Ellie also shares about her struggles with the postpartum period, including breastfeeding. And through it all, the Lord has continued to reveal himself as the provider for Ellie and her daughter Jona. Follow Read more…
Did you listen to last week’s episode? In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Natalie Anderson. Natalie’s sister was on the podcast last week sharing the story of her son Owen’s death. In this episode, Natalie shares her perspective. Natalie shares about how to support someone experiencing grief and loss while also grieving yourself. To honor her nephew’s life, Natalie published a book. “My First Memories with Mom and Dad” can be Read more…
In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Lydia. Lydia shares her story of her son Owen who, at full term, was stillborn. Recounting the painful and beautiful the birth story, Lydia gives Hope Reclaimed a truly vulnerable and precious gift. Not only did the Lord meet Lydia and her husband Matt in the middle of their pain, they are also seeing God’s hand in their healing as well. Matt and Lydia Holmes Read more…
Experiencing infertility can be one of the greatest disappointments for some. In this latest episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Collins interviews Stacey Klein. Stacy shares all about her experience trying to conceive naturally and making the decision to pursue fertility treatments. Stacey’s Bio Stacey is a wife to husband TJ for 4 years, and the mother of 5 month old twin boys. These are miracle babies after 2 years of infertility and IVF. She’s a Read more…