In a heartfelt conversation, Sharna, founder of the Institute of Healing Through Pregnancy Loss, shares her journey from experiencing pregnancy loss to creating a supportive community for others navigating similar experiences. Her story is one of transformation, resilience, and finding purpose through pain.
Sharna’s path led her to explore human design, a system that combines ancient wisdom with modern science to help individuals understand their unique energy types and decision-making processes. This knowledge not only transformed her approach to healing but also revolutionized her parenting style.
Key takeaways from Sharna’s journey:
- Healing through helping: Sharna’s personal experience with pregnancy loss inspired her to create the support system she wished she had during her difficult time.
- Human design in parenting: Understanding her daughter’s energy type (Generator) and her own (Projector) has been a game-changer in navigating the challenges of parenting and homeschooling.
- Breaking generational patterns: By embracing human design, Sharna aims to raise her daughter with a deeper understanding of emotions and self-awareness.
- Evolving business model: Sharna’s Institute now offers certifications for pregnancy loss and trauma-informed specialists, addressing a critical gap in support services.
- Homeschooling adventure: Applying human design principles to education has allowed Sharna to tailor learning experiences to her daughter’s unique needs and energy type.
- Self-care and boundaries: As a Projector, Sharna has learned the importance of setting energetic boundaries to avoid burnout while still meeting her daughter’s needs.
Sharna’s story reminds us that our most challenging experiences can become our greatest teachers and catalysts for positive change. By combining her lived experience with the insights from human design, she’s creating a ripple effect of healing and empowerment for parents navigating loss and raising children.
Parenting in a New Way After Loss
As Sharna continues to evolve her work and parenting approach, she embodies the power of turning personal struggles into a mission to help others. Her journey serves as an inspiration for those seeking to find meaning and purpose in their own lives, regardless of the challenges they face.
You can find out more about Sharna at https://www.sharnasouthan.com/ and read her blog at https://www.sharnasouthan.com/parenting-by-design-blog
Jennifer Senn is a certified life coach and stillbirth loss mom who helps women suffering after stillbirth let go of guilt, process their grief, and figure out what’s next for their future. You can learn more by visiting her website at jennifersenn.com
