Fernanda shares her story of pregnancy loss after losing her son George at 20 weeks and the stillbirth of her daughter Natalie. She opens up about grief, pregnancy after loss, and her mission to create the Natalie Foundation to bring Rainbow Clinics to the U.S. Her story is one of love, healing, and finding hope after loss.
After experiencing stillbirth, Brittany turned the pain of coping with pregnancy loss into purpose. She shares her journey through grief, mental health struggles, and healing after loss. As a grief coach and creator of memorial bracelets, Brittany now helps other parents find strength, connection, and hope while honoring their babies.
Kara shares her journey through infertility, IVF, and the devastating stillbirth of her daughter Haley at 38 weeks. She opens up about the shock of loss, the decisions no parent should have to make, and the lifelong grief that follows. Kara discusses the importance of honoring her daughter’s memory, navigating milestones, and finding hope and resilience in life after loss.
Rachel Dickey shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son Asher at 18 weeks due to complications with the umbilical cord. She opens up about pregnancy loss, grief, and her book A Water Lily Among the Wildflowers, which helps moms and dads navigate life after loss. Rachel discusses faith, honoring your baby, and how men and women grieve differently while offering hope to loss families.
Ashley Opliger, founder of Bridget’s Cradles, shares her story of losing her daughter Bridget at 24 weeks and how that grief became the foundation of a nationwide ministry. In this episode, Ashley opens up about stillbirth, pregnancy and infant loss, faith, and her book Cradled in Hope. She speaks directly to loss moms navigating grief, doubt, and pain—offering encouragement, resilience, and the reminder that joy and hope can coexist with sorrow.
In this episode, Shannon and Andrew share their heart-wrenching journey through infertility and the devastating loss of their son Lucas, who was born at 31 weeks with Bohring-Opitz Syndrome. After a challenging twin pregnancy, they navigated a 45-day NICU stay with their surviving daughter, Sophia, and two heartbreaking miscarriages before welcoming their rainbow baby, Athena. Join us as they open up about baby loss, the impact of grief, resilience, and the ways they honor Lucas’s memory while parenting after loss.
In this episode of Finding Hope After Loss, Hayley shares her journey through infertility and the challenges of multiple IVF rounds coupled with recurrent miscarriage. She recounts facing the heartbreaking stillbirth of her daughter, Skylar Hope, at 20 weeks. Hayley also discusses her grief, the diagnosis of antiphospholipid syndrome, and how she continues to honor her baby's memory. Join us as we explore themes of baby loss, the journey through grief, and the search for hope and light after loss.
In this episode, Courtney shares her journey through infertility, four IUIs, and welcoming twins born at 29 weeks who spent time in the NICU. She later faced a miscarriage at 10 weeks due to chromosomal issues. Courtney opens up about grief, perinatal mental health, postpartum anxiety, and the isolation that often follows pregnancy loss.
In this episode, Amy Joy, founder of Sync Botanicals, shares how her herbal tea blends are designed to support women’s cycles, balance hormones, and promote overall health and wellness. She explains the benefits of syncing your cycle with the moon, how herbs can help regulate irregular cycles, and why understanding our hormonal changes is so vital for women’s health.
Amy also talks about the emotional and physical challenges women face when cycles, hormones, and energy are dismissed or misunderstood, and why it’s important to create holistic tools that honor these shifts instead of ignoring them.
From fertility and pregnancy to postpartum recovery and mental health, Amy emphasizes that our cycles touch every part of life.
In this episode, Elle shares her journey through infertility,PCOS, and a triplet pregnancy after fertility treatment. She talks about the heartbreaking neonatal loss of all three of her children due to pregnancy complications, premature birth, and NICU struggles.
Ashley shares her journey through IVF, and the child loss of her son, Luke, due to unexpected heart surgery complications. She also opens up about grief, mental health, parenting after loss, and how her organization, Luke’s Purpose, supports other loss families. Ashley reflects on life after loss, the importance of a strong support system, and finding joy and resilience while coping with loss.
Licensed therapists Mahaley Patel and Emily Souder share their personal and professional insights on NICU trauma, infant loss, and healing through writing and storytelling. Learn about their upcoming book Your NICU Story and how it helps families process grief and trauma after the NICU experience.
In this episode, Karen shares her journey through recurrent miscarriage and infertility, shedding light on the challenges posed by a hidden blood clotting disorder. She candidly discusses the emotional toll of baby loss and the importance of self-advocacy in navigating fertility care. Discover how art and writing have been vital in her process of grief and healing.
In this episode, Texas State Representative Mihaela Plesa joins us to discuss House Bill 37 – Everly’s Law, a groundbreaking step in baby loss legislation. Named in honor of Everly, this law ensures trauma-informed bereavement care in Texas maternity wards, giving grieving families the respect and dignity they deserve. We talk about how this bill became law, the personal stories behind it, and why Texas is the first state to launch a statewide bereavement grant program.
In this episode, Jocelyn opens up about her journey through seven pregnancies, including a missed miscarriage, twin loss, chemical pregnancy, blighted ovum, and secondary infertility. After welcoming her son in 2021, she faced the challenges of four back-to-back losses and was informed that IVF would be her only path forward—until a miracle natural pregnancy reignited her hope. Jocelyn shares how she supports other loss moms through online communities, local support meetings, and photography giveaways, all while navigating her own grief and experiences of pregnancy after loss. We talk openly about miscarriage, infertility, grief, and the emotional toll of working in a field that celebrates life amidst private mourning. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that you are not alone—and that hope can prevail even after unimaginable grief.
Meg shares her powerful 6-year journey through infertility, including 7 heartbreaking miscarriages, IVF, endometriosis, adenomyosis, and autoimmune challenges. She opens up about the emotional toll of going through infertility and loss, finding hope through connection, and preparing for her next FET while working with multiple specialists. This episode is for anyone navigating recurrent loss, IVF, or complex fertility diagnoses.
In this episode, host Sarah Cox speaks with Caitlin, a mother of three living sons and two daughters who were both stillborn due to Turner’s Syndrome. Caitlin opens up about the grief of losing her children and the uncaring treatment from her doctors after both stillbirths. She shares her journey of navigating grief and how these experiences led her to start a business dedicated to supporting women who have faced pregnancy and infant loss.
In this episode, Sonia shares her heart-wrenching journey of motherhood and loss. After three years of struggling with infertility, she faced the unimaginable when her daughter Autumn was stillborn at 32 weeks. Sonia discusses the emotional toll of both infertility and stillbirth, offering invaluable insights on the need for compassionate care from healthcare providers for families facing pregnancy loss. Tune in to discover how she navigated grief and fostered hope through her journey. This episode addresses the critical topics of stillbirth, grief, and the importance of supportive healthcare during pregnancy loss. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook @findinghopeafterloss and @journeyforjasmine for more resources.
In this episode, we explore the profound challenges of stillbirth and the healing journey after baby loss with Jen, who shares her impactful story of grief, loss, and resilience following the stillbirth of her baby at 37 weeks. Join us as Jen, a mother of two including her rainbow baby, highlights the critical importance of fetal movement awareness and the essential emotional support needed for families navigating the aftermath of pregnancy or infant loss.
Selina she shares her journey through infertility, PCOS, pregnancy loss, and high-risk pregnancy. Her first pregnancy ended in heartbreak when her daughter was born after PPROM at 25 weeks and passed away after 11 days. Selina later welcomed her rainbow baby through surrogacy and is now pregnant again after another round of IVF, this time with a cerclage to help support her high-risk pregnancy. She opens up about the challenges of trusting her body, the grief that reshapes relationships, and how women with PCOS are often dismissed in healthcare.