Sunflowers & Red Feathers

Interview Series | Corchele with Because of Breklyn: IG @because_of_breklyn You are in for a treat with this Episode of Sunflowers & Red Feathers.  We had the privilege of being able to interview Corchele with Because of Breklyn and it was absolutely beautiful. Because of Breklyn is a charity that donates unstuffed bears to parents and all grievers alike that have to leave the hospital empty handed or suffering from empty arms.  This is such a beautiful charity and we can only imagine the love that fills the people that receive one of these bears! We really need to get something like this started in Idaho.  Thank you, Corchele for sharing Breklyn and Brek with us. Your story and journey are inspiring and we believe what you do is so heartwarming! Until next time, we hope you find hope and joy in your journey. 💛❤ -Sunflowers & Red Feathers Check out our  flowpage  to see how you can #watchreadlisten to our episodes!

Marigold Moms IG: @marigoldmoms As part of our interview series, our next guest is Marigold Moms. They started Marigold Moms after they both lost their daughters. These two sisters have both known loss. They both lost their little girls only a few years apart. Though their experiences are different, they were bonded even more by their grief. Together, they created a community of Loss Moms. They talk about their girls, their grief journey, and encourage other moms to share their stories as well. These two together are hilarious! You’ll get some good advice but also a good laugh. They are adorably encouraging and inspirational!  It was fun being able to interview with them because of the connection they have. They are sisters so that comes pretty naturally to them already but there is something even more special about the bond that is created from the greatest heartache. It made us reflect on our own friendship and how instrumental it has been in our journey through grief. There is s...

 Evolution of Grief The fact of the matter is, we are different people than we once were. We have all changed since our children died. Some of us struggle with a deep depression, some have found hope and have joy in their lives. We are all on this grief journey together. Forever. And, if that journey is just starting, we believe that you need a foundation and a system to follow to help get out of that early grief. We get asked often, “How long will it hurt this bad?”, “Or when does the pain subside.” We know now that it will never go away completely, but having tools and outlets can sure help with the journey. Our grief changes us and we evolve right along with it. In this episode we talk about the changes that we go through and why it is necessary to get the help we need and build a community of people with hearts that understand, We were not made to go through life alone and we certainly were not made to grieve alone. Child loss is a complex type of grief and it is a hard subj...

Check-In & What’s Happening With Sunflowers & Red Feathers Our Interview Series is slowing down and we are looking for more topics for our episodes. We recently just had both of our boys’ birthdays and are trying to find our “normal” again.  We know it has been a crazy year. Last March everything kind of just shut down and not too much has changed in that regard this year which makes it even more crucial to have the support you need. Between insane weather, a pandemic, and more heartache than most can handle, the community you build is going to be what you need most. If you are in need of help finding your new normal, reach out. That's what we are here for. Until next time, we wish you all hope, joy, beauty and love. -Sunflowers & Red Feathers Check out our  flowpage  to see how you can #watchreadlisten to our episodes!

  Interview Series: Megan Hillikka @cultivatedfamily Megan lost her daughter, Aria, in 2016. She learned during her own grief journey that allowing herself to grieve and letting her painful emotions in made her grief become lighter. She ran to physically get the energy out and remembers sobbing so hard it felt like her chest was ripping apart. She calls these experiences and trying times, doing “grief work.” She believes that doing the “grief work” - allowing and processing your grief - is the only way to find joy and happiness after child loss. Now she has her own podcast called, Grieving Moms Podcast. Megan has workshops that walk you through meditations, tapping, and other methods to process your grief. She also does one-on-one coaching and guidance. You definitely want to listen to this episode!  Find her workshop at: www.stoptalkingstartfeeling.com Website & Podcast: www.meganhillukka.com/podcast -Sunflowers & Red Feathers Check out our  flowpage  to s...

Alex Plaumann About Sudden Loss In this episode, we had Alex Plaumann from Judy’s Way Incorporated as a guest. Alex and his brother started Judy’s Way Incorporated in honor of their mother. She died in a car accident in April 2020. Judy’s Way Inc is a non-profit that provides grief support and financial assistance for families who are dealing with funeral expenses, which for some, can be very unexpected and overwhelming in an already difficult time. Alex understands and has experienced this type of sudden loss and empathizes for those that are dealing with that and the need to plan and pay for a funerary costs. Judy's Way Inc is such a beautiful tribute to his mother and we enjoyed talking with Alex. Sudden losses are rarely planned for. Loved ones left behind are often left with the quick planning and unexpected financial stresses for funeral arrangements and carrying out the wishes of their loved one, if any. The more aware people are of programs such as Judy's Way Inc, the b...