Episode 348: Present with Amy Pelkey CRNA
Being present when you’re dealing with grief or loss is definitely not easy. However, when you’re able to be present and allow yourself to feel all the feelings while creating strong coping mechanisms and an even stronger community, you’ll be that much better for it.
Amy Pelkey experienced pregnancy loss and had to deliver her precious baby at the hospital she worked in. This made returning to her anesthesia practice after maternity leave even harder.
Despite being surrounded by many supportive people. But she felt the most peace and solace when stepping onto her yoga mat or quieting her mind in meditation practice. This helped her cope and create a new norm after loss.
Amy is now helping other providers in the field of medicine through their own loss and grief in her Pause to Remember community. She is offering mindfulness practices to help women in healthcare carry the weight of their grief after losing their baby.
In this episode:
[01:35] Welcome to the show, Amy!
[01:49] She shares who she is and why she does what she does.
[02:33] Amy shares the personal experience that led her to create Pause to Remember.
[06:15] She speaks about the triggers she and other women face every day.
[07:48] Listen as she explains why she picked the word present.
[08:57] What helps bring her back to the present when she gets overwhelmed.
[11:33] “I think it’s an act of bravery to reach out and ask for help.”
[13:48] Amy discusses the most common things she hears from clients she works with.
[15:29] She shares some ways you can connect with her.
[16:30] Thank you so much for being on the show!