Return to Zero: HOPE - Dealing with Unimaginable Loss During the Journey to Parenthood

Host Michelle Beck welcomes 2 guests, her dear friend Emily Palmer and Kiley Krekorian-Hanish, Founder of Return to Zero: Hope. Content warning – child loss.

Return to Zero: HOPE, a national nonprofit providing holistic and compassionate support to individuals who have experienced loss on the journey to parenthood. Kiley is the founder of RTZ HOPE. She is the bereaved mother to Norbert and her two living children. She is also a professor of occupational therapy who is passionate about helping people find meaning and healing after tragic loss. 

Emily experienced such a loss last year on February 19, 2022 when her daughter Banks Lynn was a born an angel at 36½ weeks. This episode is being released today in honor of Banks, and to show love to Emily and her partner Justin, Kiley and all parents who have experienced such a devastating loss.

For today's cocktail, we are highlighting espresso martinis - the perfect blend.
 
“You are heartbroken and devastated, but there is hope for a future, joy and meaning and your life is not over.”- Kiley Krekorian Hanish.
 
"Giving bereaved parents grace is really, really important.” – Emily Palmer

If you would like to donate to Return to Zero in Honor of #BanksLynn, please go to: https://tinyurl.com/BanksLynn  You can also do a random act of kindness in her honor or light a candle on Sunday, February 19, 2023 and post a photo with #BanksLynn on social media. Bring light and kindness into the world in her honor and show Emily and Justin that you are here.

For more information – please check out www.werisebyliftingeachother.com and follow Michelle on social media: IG: RiseByLiftingEachOther and everywhere else @ We Rise By Lifting Each Other.  Just look for the phoenix! Michelle can also be found on IG: INeverLikedPink

The goal of the “We Rise By Lifting Each Other” podcast is to highlight good in the world by speaking with individuals and organizations who help others heal beyond adversity by rising together.

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