To kick off Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we’re turning the microphone over to some of the youngest voices in our community—siblings of angels.
Seven years ago, No Foot Too Small filmed a video with a group of kids bravely sharing what it was like to grow up with angel brothers or sisters. Now, seven years later, we invited them back to reflect on how life has unfolded since then.
In this special episode, you’ll hear:
Through laughter, memories, and heartfelt stories, these special kids remind us that our angels’ siblings carry their memory forward in powerful ways.
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In honor of Self-Care Month, we’re breaking down the stigma around what healing really looks like.
Host Jackie Celske is joined by Laurel Wiers—licensed marriage and family therapist, trauma recovery expert, and creator of the MINT method—for a conversation about how grief and trauma imprint on our bodies, and how alternative therapies can help us reclaim peace and power after loss.
Laurel shares her personal journey into trauma work, explains the difference between grief and trauma, and introduces modalities like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) that are helping families heal beyond traditional talk therapy.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear:
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September is National NICU and Infant Mortality Awareness Month and today on September 10th—Henry's birthday—we honor his life with this special episode of the NFTS Podcast.
Hosts Robin Boudreau and Ali Maahs are joined by Courtney Fitzpatrick, who opens her heart to share about her angel Henry’s birth, NICU journey, and the sacred hours she and her husband spent holding him, loving him, and saying goodbye.
Courtney reflects on the heartbreak of leaving the hospital without her firstborn, the ongoing journey of grief, and the hope that came with welcoming Henry’s little brother, Elliot. She also shares how she found connection and healing through No Foot Too Small's virtual support groups and a community of parents who choose to walk this road together.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear:
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In honor of National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day (September 19), we’re sharing an episode that brings legal insight and lived experience into one powerful conversation.
Hosts Jackie Celske and Ali Maahs sit down with Jill Wieber Lens—a law professor, loss mom, author and national advocate working to change how stillbirth is understood, researched, and talked about in this country.
Jill shares the story of her son, Caleb, and how her loss propelled her into a unique lane of advocacy—using her legal expertise to elevate the conversation around stillbirth as not just a personal tragedy, but a public health issue.
Together, we discuss:
Whether you're a grieving parent, a provider, or someone who wants to understand how to help—this episode is a call to listen, learn, and advocate.
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In honor of Rainbow Baby Day, we’re spotlighting one of our most meaningful partnerships—Owlet Cares.
In this episode, NFTS hosts Jackie Celske and Ali Maahs are joined by Amanda Nelson, Manager of Advocacy and Healthcare Marketing at Owlet, to explore the evolving partnership between our two organizations and how it’s helping support families through the complex journey of pregnancy after loss.
Amanda shares how the mission behind Owlet’s innovative baby-monitoring technology has always been rooted in compassion, and how that mission expanded to create programs like The Rainbow Project and Nursery of Hope in collaboration with No Foot Too Small.
🎧 Tune in to hear:
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August means back-to-school, and for many families, it also means navigating a new year with the weight of grief and the memory of a child who isn’t physically here.
In honor of Bereaved Parents Month, this special episode features public school educator Katie Gaffney and school mental health therapist Sally Wiley, who share their unique perspectives on how grief shows up in the classroom and how to better support children who have experienced the loss of a sibling.
Together, we explore how loss can impact learning and behavior, how to partner with teachers and counselors to create supportive environments, and simple, meaningful ways to include your angel baby in back-to-school traditions.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or school counselor, this conversation is full of practical advice and gentle reminders that you’re not alone—and that there’s no one right way to do this.
📚 Book recommendations from the episode:
• The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
• Everywhere Still by M.H. Clark
• Memory Jars by Vera Brosgol
• I Miss You by Pat Thomas
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In this special episode honoring Bereaved Parents Month, we’re joined by writer, mother, and advocate Jenny Albers, whose words have reached thousands of families walking through pregnancy and infant loss. Jenny shares the story behind her book Courageously Expecting, the early and late pregnancy losses that shaped her, and how writing became her way of making sure no one feels alone in grief again.
Together, we talk about the emotional weight of pregnancy after loss, how stories help us heal, and the freedom that comes when we stop comparing grief and start validating it—all grief is real, and all grief deserves space.
Jenny also shares the origin of one of the most cherished pieces used in NFTS support groups: “A Mother’s Love Is Not Measured in Weeks.”
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NFTS Podcast hosts, Jackie Celske and Robin Boudreau, are joined by Dr. Lyndsey Day—OBGYN physician, loss mom, and advocate—as she shares how the tragic loss of her daughter Ada changed the way she practices medicine and supports grieving families.
Long before her personal experience, Dr. Day had witnessed the heartbreak of pregnancy and infant loss in her role as a physician. But it wasn’t until she walked through her own loss that she truly understood what bereaved parents need in their most vulnerable moments.
Finding purpose in her pain, she helped lead the creation of a birthing and bereavement suite at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa—the second of its kind in the state, in partnership with No Foot Too Small. This sacred space is designed for families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss, offering dignity, memory-making, and support when it matters most.
🎧 In this heartfelt conversation, Dr. Day opens up about:
Released during Bereaved Parents Month, this episode is both a tribute and a call to action: to say their names, to create space for grief, and to transform how we care for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.
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Kia and Ryan join us to share the story of their son, Wells, who was stillborn at 28 weeks. From the five days Kia carried him after hearing the words no parent ever should, to the blue balloon that appeared on a golf course after his memorial, their story is full of honesty, heartbreak, and meaning.
They talk about what it was like to walk back into the same hospital to deliver their rainbow baby, Penelope, less than a year later, and the emotional complexity of pregnancy after loss. Ryan also opens up about grieving as a dad, the pain of losing his only son, and the way certain moments—like seeing a boy around Wells’ age—can still stop him in his tracks.
Through it all, Kia and Ryan remind us how powerful it is to share our stories, how grief looks different for every parent, and how small signs like a single blue balloon in the sky can carry the weight of love that never ends.
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In this special Father’s Day episode of the No Foot Too Small Podcast, sponsored by Carson Wealth, Jackie Celske sits down with Jay Petersen and his dad, Steve, for an honest and emotional conversation about fatherhood and generational grief.
Jay shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son, Hayes, and the deep emotional toll that followed. He reflects on the isolation many grieving fathers feel, how community has helped him heal, and what it means to honor his son through connection and remembrance. His dad, Steve, opens up about his own experience with loss and the unique perspective of watching his child grieve. Together, they offer insight, strength, and hope to others navigating similar journeys and highlight how the mission of No Foot Too Small has helped them turn pain into purpose.
From “angel kisses” to golf outings and the NFTS Men's Social Club that reminds dads they’re not alone, this episode honors the complexity of both being a dad after loss and being a dad to someone who has endured it. Whether you're a grieving father, a grandparent, or simply someone who loves a loss parent, this conversation is a reminder that the love we carry is never lost.
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What happens when the world’s leading grief expert is also a grieving parent?
In this episode of the No Foot Too Small Podcast, Jackie Celske and Ali Maahs sit down with David Kessler — renowned grief educator, author, and founder of Grief.com — for a candid conversation about what grief really looks like after pregnancy and infant loss.
David shares his personal story of losing his son, how that changed everything he thought he knew about grief, and why he believes we can find meaning—not instead of pain, but alongside it. Together, they talk about:
This episode is a powerful reminder that even in deep loss, you are still a parent. And your grief deserves space, compassion, and time.
🎧 Listen now and know that wherever you are in your journey, you are not alone.
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Mother’s Day can be complicated—especially for those who carry motherhood in ways the world doesn’t always see.
In this episode of the No Foot Too Small Podcast, we welcome Becca and her mom, Vicky Vogl, for a deeply honest and emotional conversation about what it means to be a mother—and a daughter—when love and loss walk hand in hand.
Becca shares her journey through six pregnancies: one adoption, multiple miscarriages, a stillbirth, and the joy of raising her living son, Milo. She reflects on the many Mother’s Days she endured without acknowledgment, the ache of invisibility, and the courage it takes to claim motherhood in all its forms.
Vicky offers a beautiful perspective on walking alongside your child in grief, trusting in faith, and the sacred role of showing up for the ones you love.
This episode is a tender reminder that every story of motherhood deserves to be honored. Whether you’re a mom, missing a mom, longing to become one, or supporting someone who is—this conversation is for you.
💙 Listen now and share with someone who might need to feel seen this Mother’s Day.
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In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, hosts Jackie Celske and Robin Boudreau welcome guest Kelsey Ruwe, who shares her powerful journey through infertility, loss, and motherhood. Kelsey recounts a multi-year battle with infertility, undergoing multiple IUI and IVF treatments, including the emotional and physical toll it took. After years of trying, she became pregnant through IVF, only to lose her son, Isaac, at 20 weeks due to multiple severe fetal abnormalities.
Kelsey and Robin connect over the heartbreak of their nearly identical losses—both losing baby boys just four days apart, without even knowing each other at the time. Their stories highlight the isolation felt during such grief and the healing power of community.
Kelsey also opens up about her family's decision to use an anonymous donor egg, eventually becoming the proud mother of three children. Her journey touches on the shame, stigma, and eventual freedom that comes with sharing one’s story. She speaks to the courage it takes to open up, the transformation that comes from vulnerability, and the importance of honoring Isaac’s legacy by helping others feel less alone.
Special thank you to Carson Wealth for sponsoring this episode in celebration of Kelsey and Isaac.
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In this episode of the No Foot Too Small Podcast, Jenny Durand and Paige Lenz open up about the heartbreak of early pregnancy loss, the struggles of infertility, and the friendship that changed everything. From the devastation of miscarriage to the emotional weight of waiting for a baby that may never come, they share the complexities of grief, hope, and finding support in one another.
By sharing their stories, Jenny and Paige help break the silence surrounding pregnancy loss and create a space where others can feel seen, supported, and encouraged to embrace both grief and joy. Their journey is a reminder that no loss is too small to be acknowledged, and that healing is possible through connection, understanding, and love.
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The silence surrounding pregnancy and infant loss can be deafening—but every baby’s name deserves to be spoken.In this episode of the No Foot Too Small Podcast, Fiona Ellis-Jones (Fee), ambassador for Red Nose Australia, joins hosts Jackie Celske and Robin Boudreau to share her powerful story and the impact of Say Their Name Day—a global movement encouraging families to honor their babies out loud.Fee opens up about her twin pregnancy, where she tragically lost her daughter, Elizabeth, while carrying her surviving son, Banski. She reflects on the emotional challenges of grieving while still pregnant, the support she found in Red Nose Australia, and why advocacy and community are vital for families navigating loss.Together, they discuss the progress being made in normalizing conversations about pregnancy and infant loss, the importance of recognizing grieving fathers and siblings, and how policy changes, research, and awareness can help break the stigma.PLUS! New NFTS Merch Alert! Hosts Jackie and Robin model a brand new Say Their Name hoodie available NOW in the NFTS merch store in honor of the 3rd annual Say Their Name Day. 💙 Join the movement. Say their name. Keep the conversation going.🎧 Listen now wherever you stream your favorite podcasts!🛍️ Shop our new Say Their Name hoodie: [Insert Merch Store Link]💙 Follow, subscribe & share to help us reach more families.📲 Interested in sponsoring an episode? Email jackie@nofoottoosmall.org.
In this episode of the No Foot Too Small Podcast, Kaleb and Haley Admire share their journey after receiving a Trisomy 13 diagnosis for their son, Matthew. They open up about the impossible choices they faced, the 33 precious hours they spent with Matthew, and how faith, family, and the NFTS community helped them find strength through grief.
From the unique challenges fathers face in loss to the critical need for bereavement suites in hospitals, this conversation sheds light on the importance of support, connection, and advocacy for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.
Kaleb and Haley’s story is one of love, resilience, and purpose—a reminder that even in grief, we can find joy.
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In this powerful episode of the No Foot Too Small Podcast, host Jackie Celske sits down with Ali Maahs, Director of Family Support, and Executive Director and Co-Founder, Robin Boudreau, to discuss the heart of NFTS: showing up for and supporting families through pregnancy and infant loss.
Ali shares her personal journey—how her daughter Naomi led her to No Foot Too Small—and how that experience fuels her passion to support other families. She and Robin dive into the evolution of NFTS’s family support programs, from moms' groups and men's social clubs to virtual resources, workplace initiatives, and hospital partnerships. They also discuss the incredible power of community, the importance of saying our angels’ names, and how showing up—even when you don’t know what to say—can make all the difference.
Whether you're navigating loss, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn how to foster a more compassionate world, this conversation is for you.
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In this episode, host Jackie Celske is joined by Robin Boudreau, Kara Koster, and the Colwell family to share stories from past events, the meaning behind the fundraising campaign, and what to expect in 2025. From the origins of Angels in the Outfield to the unforgettable memories it creates for families, this conversation will inspire both new and returning families to step up to the plate for their angel(s).
Part 1: Robin and Kara share the history of the event, how families can get involved, and the incredible impact it has had over the years.
Part 2: The Colwell family, including parents Megan and James and their children, share their personal experience with Angels in the Outfield, the importance of honoring their angel babies, and the joy of participating in a supportive and uplifting community.
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Music has a way of expressing what words alone cannot. 💙
In this emotional episode of the No Foot Too Small Podcast, host Robin Boudreau sits down with country artist Dalles Jacobus and songwriter CJ Gaston to share the powerful story behind a song that left an entire room in tears at the 11th Annual No Foot Too Small Gala.
Dalles and CJ open up about the writing process, the personal stories that inspired the lyrics, and the divine intervention that helped shape a song that speaks directly to families who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Tune in for a special conversation that highlights the healing power of music and shared experiences.
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Welcome to the very first episode of the No Foot Too Small Podcast! In this deeply personal conversation, Robin and Ryan Boudreau, co-founders of No Foot Too Small, share the story that started it all—the story of their son Beau. From the heartbreak of loss to the creation of a nationwide movement, they open up about their journey, the power of community, and how No Foot Too Small is changing the way families experience pregnancy and infant loss.
What began as a way to honor Beau has grown into something so much bigger—a mission to celebrate angels, unite families and build birthing and birthing suites around the country to change the dialogue and change the standard of care for those who don’t get to bring their babies home.
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