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The Rainbow Connection

Kristin Mundy

21 episodes

6 days ago

Rachael Shepard-Ohta, the founder of Hey Sleepy Baby, joins me for an honest and deeply validating conversation about postpartum anxiety, sleep after loss, and what it means to create safety — for both yourself and your baby — in those sleepless early months. Rachael shares her own experience with postpartum anxiety, how it shaped the work she does now, and why so many mothers silently struggle with sleep. Together, we talk about the myths that make mothers feel like they’re “doing it wrong,”...

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Rachael Shepard-Ohta, the founder of Hey Sleepy Baby, joins me for an honest and deeply validating conversation about postpartum anxiety, sleep after loss, and what it means to create safety — for both yourself and your baby — in those sleepless early months. Rachael shares her own experience with postpartum anxiety, how it shaped the work she does now, and why so many mothers silently struggle with sleep. Together, we talk about the myths that make mothers feel like they’re “doing it wrong,”...

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Episodes (20/21)

The Rainbow Connection

“You’re Not Doing It Wrong” — Rachael Shepard-Ohta on Postpartum Anxiety, Sleep, and Reclaiming Rest After Loss

Rachael Shepard-Ohta, the founder of Hey Sleepy Baby, joins me for an honest and deeply validating conversation about postpartum anxiety, sleep after loss, and what it means to create safety — for both yourself and your baby — in those sleepless early months. Rachael shares her own experience with postpartum anxiety, how it shaped the work she does now, and why so many mothers silently struggle with sleep. Together, we talk about the myths that make mothers feel like they’re “doing it wrong,”...

6 days ago

45 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“Grief Is Just the Other Side of Love” — Simona on Losing Her Son Saul, Healing, and Breaking Generational Silence

Simona shares the story of her son, Saul, born still at 19 weeks, and the deep unraveling that followed. From the early days of IVF and endometriosis to the heartbreak of stillbirth and the silence that came after, she invites us into the complexity of love, loss, and lineage. We talk about: Navigating endometriosis and IVF before pregnancyThe day she learned Saul’s heart had stoppedGrieving far from family and finding support onlineDiscovering her mother’s own unspoken stillbirthBreaking gen...

1 week ago

1 hour 4 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“We Think It Won’t Happen to Us” — Dr. Jessica Zucker on Loss, Shame, and the Movement to Normalize It

Dr. Jessica Zucker joins Kristin for an honest, compassionate conversation about miscarriage, shame, and the lifelong work of normalizing women’s experiences. Jessica opens up about her own second-trimester loss, what inspired her to write I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, A Movement, and how one New York Times essay became a viral campaign that changed the way we talk about reproductive loss. She also shares her journey through breast cancer, her latest book Normalize It, and the lessons she’s ...

2 weeks ago

48 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“Grief Doesn’t End at Birth” — Cathy Nguyen on Losing Sage, Secondary Losses, and the Journey of Mothering Again

Cathy shares the sacred and devastating story of her daughter Sage, stillborn just days after a healthy ultrasound at 36 weeks. In this raw and powerful episode, she walks us through the shock of hearing “I’m sorry, there’s no heartbeat,” the 30-hour labor she endured, and the precious five days she and her husband spent with their daughter in the hospital. Cathy also opens up about her subsequent pregnancy with her son River—a complicated, fear-filled journey marked by early labor, infection...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 24 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“She’s Still With Me” — Emily Green on Spirit Babies, Loss, and Learning to Trust Again

Emily Green, known to many as Emily the Medium, shares her profoundly moving story of becoming pregnant with her long-awaited daughter, the magical signs that led up to conception, and the heartbreaking miscarriage that followed. In this episode, Emily reflects on what it was like to experience loss as a spirit baby medium, how her daughter continues to communicate with her through dreams, signs, and synchronicities, and how we can all cultivate a deeper connection with our babies in spirit. ...

1 month ago

1 hour 24 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“It Wasn’t Supposed to End This Way” — Danielle Lampman’s Story of Rosie, Stillbirth, PTSD, and the Road to Mothering Again

Danielle Lampman opens her heart and shares the devastating story of her daughter Rosie, born still at 37 weeks. In this tender and courageous episode, Danielle walks us through the night everything changed, the birth and goodbye that followed, the trauma and PTSD that rippled through her first year of grief, and the long road to welcoming her rainbow baby. We talk about: The night Danielle realized her baby girl had stopped moving Giving birth to Rosie and choosing to let family and friends ...

1 month ago

1 hour 54 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“She’s the Reason for All of This” — Solo Episode with Kristin Mundy on Birthing and Losing Her Daughter Vienna

In this deeply personal solo episode, Kristin shares the sacred and heart-shattering story of her daughter, Vienna Elisabeth. Recorded on the 4 year anniversary of publicly sharing Vienna’s stillbirth, Kristin finally tells her full story — from pregnancy, to the subtle warning signs that were overlooked, to the sacred and devastating moments of birth, and the grief and healing that followed. We talk about: Experiencing multiple pregnancy losses before Vienna Weeks of bleeding, bedrest, and t...

1 month ago

1 hour 31 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

"It Felt Dangerous to Hope" -- Siobhan Koch on Losing Her Daughter Talitha and the Journey to Her Rainbow Baby

Siobhan Koch’s journey to motherhood spanned over a decade of infertility, foster parenting, adoption, and finally the miraculous unassisted pregnancy of her daughter, Talitha. In this sacred and heart-shattering episode, Siobhan shares the story of her waters breaking at 18 weeks, Talitha’s birth and brief life, and the trauma and beauty interwoven through her loss. She also opens up about becoming pregnant again by surprise, navigating the intense anxiety of pregnancy after loss, and how sh...

2 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“Oliver Will Get Them Here” — Sarah Herron on IVF, Loss, and the Journey to Mothering Twins

Sarah Herron shares the deeply moving story of her son Oliver, conceived through IVF, and the heartbreaking moment she had to say goodbye. In this powerful conversation, Sarah walks us through the shock of infertility, the devastation of loss, and the sacred ways Oliver’s spirit continues to guide her. She also shares the emotional, high-risk journey of carrying twins after loss, their early arrival at 32 weeks, and what it means to step into motherhood with grief, gratitude, and resilience.W...

2 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“All I Wanted Was to Hold My Baby” — Amanda’s Story of Iona, Home Birth, and Pregnancy After Loss

In this deeply moving episode, Amanda shares the sacred and heart-shattering story of her daughter, Iona. She takes us inside her beautiful home birth, the unimaginable loss that followed, and her journey through grief, healing, and now pregnancy after loss. We talk about: - The joy of being pregnant with Iona and choosing a home birth - The beauty of her 25-hour labor and the shock of losing her daughter - Facing judgment and misunderstanding after a home birth loss - Navigatin...

2 months ago

1 hour

The Rainbow Connection

“The Best Possible Chance” — Danielle’s Story of Early Onset Preeclampsia, Loss, and a New Surrogacy Journey

Danielle shares the sacred, heart-shattering, and hopeful story of her two children, Carter and Mackenzie, both lost to early-onset preeclampsia. In this deeply moving episode, she takes us through the shock of her first loss, the traumatic birth experience that followed, and the healing moments she found when holding her daughter, even for just a short time. Danielle also opens up about her decision to stop carrying pregnancies, her journey into surrogacy, and the beautiful ways she continue...

2 months ago

37 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“I Didn’t Think It Would Happen to Me” – A Stillbirth Story of Love, Pregnancy after Loss, and Honouring Keelan

Lin Yuan opens her heart to share the story of her son Keelan, born still at 38 weeks, and the life-altering moments that came before and after his birth. She takes us into the day she realized he wasn’t moving, the surreal drive to the hospital, and the moment she saw his face — knowing instantly that he was both hers and gone. Lin reflects on the early days of grief while parenting her toddler son, the quiet and everyday ways she continues to honor Keelan, and the complicated emotions of he...

3 months ago

1 hour 12 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“I Was Told I Couldn’t Have Kids” — Infertility, Miscarriage, and the Fight to Feel Safe Again

MJ shares her raw and powerful story of being told she would likely never be able to have children—and the emotional, spiritual, and physical healing journey that followed. After a heartbreaking miscarriage and years without a menstrual cycle, MJ began the work of reconnecting with her body, her nervous system, and her grief. In this conversation, we explore the pain of medical dismissal, the surprising discovery that changed everything, and the deep healing work that eventually brought her t...

3 months ago

51 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“She Deserved to Stay” – A Story of Loss, Love, and Finding Safety Again

Jasmine shares the heartbreaking story of her daughter Braelynn, who was stillborn at 40 weeks due to a tightly wrapped nuchal cord—a tragedy that could have been prevented. In this vulnerable and powerful episode, Jasmine walks us through her full-term loss, the moments in the hospital that still haunt her, and the journey through postpartum grief, anger, and deep questioning. She also shares the tender and fearful path to her rainbow baby, Archer, and what it took to feel safe enough to giv...

3 months ago

49 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“Somehow, We Lived” — A Story of Life Support, Letting Go, and the Baby Who Taught Them Everything

Brianna shares the sacred and heart breaking story of her daughter Caroline, born with a complex heart condition and an incredibly rare genetic diagnosis. In this tender, raw, and deeply moving episode, Bri walks us through her high-risk pregnancy, the decisions that no parent should have to make, and the immeasurable love that carried her through it all. She also shares the beautiful way she now honours Caroline’s memory— through her nonprofit, Caroline Cares— and opens up about pregnancy af...

3 months ago

1 hour 17 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“Nothing About This Was Easy”: A Story of Stillbirth, NICU Survival, and the Baby Who Changed Everything

Jessalyn shares the deeply personal and emotional story of her angel baby Camila, who was stillborn at 20 weeks, and the high-risk, complicated journey to welcoming her rainbow baby, Colby. In this moving episode, Jessalyn walks us through the shock of pregnancy loss after an uncomplicated first birth, the heartbreaking misidentification of her baby’s gender, and the complex layers of grief that followed. She also opens up about the fear, anxiety, and resilience it took to navigate a subseque...

3 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

The Rainbow Connection

“We Did It”: From the Stillbirth of Her Son at 39 Weeks to Welcoming a Rainbow Baby — Courtney’s Birth Story

In this raw and redemptive episode, Courtney shares the story of her son Beau, who was stillborn at 39 weeks, and her rainbow baby Daisy, born almost exactly one year later — in the very same hospital room. She takes us through the shocking moment she heard “there’s no heartbeat,” the sacred experience of birthing and holding her son, and the decision to return to that same space to bring Daisy into the world — surrounded by love, memory, and the presence of her firstborn son. We talk about: ...

4 months ago

57 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

"This Is What I Could Do for Her” – Birth, Loss, and Love as a Mother and Midwife

Ashley shares the sacred and heart-shattering story of her daughter Marigold, born after a fatal diagnosis. In this deeply moving episode, Ashley walks us through the months of preparing to say goodbye, the home birth she fought for, and the moments of peace, presence, and pain that came after. She also shares the path to her rainbow pregnancy and the emotional birth of her son, Wesley, born just over a year later. We talk about: Receiving a life-limiting diagnosis halfway through pregnancyCh...

4 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

“Both of Them?” — A Stillbirth Story of Twin Daughters and a Mother’s Unprecedented Strength

In this deeply vulnerable episode, Tyla shares the story of her twin daughters, Jhene and Raelyn. From the joyful surprise of a twin pregnancy to the unimaginable heartbreak of a stillbirth at nearly 26 weeks, Tyla takes us through the sacred, painful, and powerful moments that changed her forever. We talk about: Navigating a high-risk twin pregnancyThe moment she was told there were no heartbeatsThe trauma of birth and hospital decisionsHow she and her husband walked through the days and wee...

4 months ago

1 hour 30 minutes

The Rainbow Connection

"I Had to Come Face to Face With It" -- A Raw Story of Miscarriage, Love and Survival

In this powerful first episode, Parisa shares her deeply personal story of pregnancy, loss, and life after. From a missed miscarriage and the loss of her daughter, to conceiving again just weeks later, she opens up about how her faith, marriage, and motherhood were transformed. We talk about: Grieving while parenting a toddlerThe emotional aftermath of a D&CCoping with Pregnancy After LossFinding strength in surrender and supportPreparing for birth with fear and faith in handIf you’re nav...

4 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes