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Shattered Conception


May 3, 2019

On Episode 13 of Shattered Conception my guest is Marcella Johnson, founder of the non-profit organization, The Comfort Cub. The mission of The Comfort Cub is to bring comfort to anyone experiencing a broken heart as a result of a significant loss or trauma. We have all had our heart broken or know someone that has. Is there actual medical and physiological effects of having a "broken heart" or is it just a figure of speech? It turns out, this is a REAL "syndrome". 

Starting in 2001, more became known about Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, aka a broken heart. First described in Japanese medical journals, it was named after the similarities between the LEFT VENTRICLE in systole and the shape of a Japanese octopus trap. It is also called "broken heart syndrome".

Marcella shares her story of the death of her newborn son, George, due to a medical condition and the subsequent physical manifestations of grief and trauma in her body. She found comfort in holding a weighted flower pot...which gave her the idea to create a weighted teddy bear.

It is in George’s memory that she first began to make each teddy bear by hand and personally deliver them to every hospital in her hometown of San Diego, CA. The Comfort Cub is now in top hospitals across the USA and is used on every continent to help to heal and bring comfort to a broken heart.

While the initial intent of The Comfort Cub was for stillbirth, newborn death and child death, evidence shows it provides profound relief for ANY traumatic event. This includes having to leave the hospital while your baby is still in the NICU, the loss of a spouse, parent, loved one or pet. It has also been effective for occupational & autism therapy, adoptions and those experiencing divorce.

Due to deep touch pressure, holding The Comfort Cub triggers the brain to release the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin, which causes the body to relax and feel comforted. The Comfort Cub has been scientifically proven to decrease heaviness in the chest & aching in the arms, as well as other physical manifestations of a distressing loss. If you would like to receive a Comfort Cub, email Marcella Johnson and/or contact The Comfort Cub organization.

You can find out more on the website: www.thecomfortcub.org

 Contact Marcella Johnson at: marcella@thecomfortcub.com