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Sisters in Loss Podcast: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, & Infertility Stories
Erica M. Freeman
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Sisters in Loss podcast spotlights faith filled black women who share their grief and loss stories and testimonies. Black women experience miscarriage and stillbirth four times more than white women according to the NIH and CDC. Whether you have experienced a miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, are trying to conceive or have an infertility diagnosis, you will learn about resources and strategies to heal, gain clarity, peace, hope, and find an empowering path forward after loss. Join Erica ...
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Big Fat Positive is a smart and funny podcast about two best friends who found out they were pregnant at the same time. The show follows the moms-to-be on their journey through pregnancy and into new motherhood, week by week. With weekly check-ins, special guests and segments such as "OMG I’m Freaking Out," hosts Shanna Micko & Laura Birek recount the often hilarious and always honest highs and lows of being a pregnant woman and new mom..
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You're not alone on this journey, be it trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum or wanting to relate to your own children who are now giving birth we have got a story for you. Your host Jordyn talks to Kiwi families about their experiences and brings us all together as a community, let's laugh, cry and celebrate together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pregnancy loss support and connection in the heartbreak of terminating a wanted pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR). Interviews with real TFMR parents & grief support and stories from professionals, released bi-monthly. To join our support community go to: https://www.thetfmrdoula.com/facebookgroup.html
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This is where we say the things we can't say anywhere else to anyone else. Join certified life coach and stillbirth mom Jennifer Senn as she shares stories and has conversations about what life is like after suffering the loss of your baby and of the future you dreamed of before you heard those awful four words. Grief lasts a lifetime but you don't have to struggle with guilt, fear, and the isolation that is so common for loss moms. Navigating Baby Loss will give you inspiration and hope fro ...
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Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss
Winter Redd and Lee Redd
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Still A Part of Us is a place where moms and dads can share the birth story of their child who was stillborn or who died in infancy. #stillmychild #pregnancyloss #stillbirth #infantloss #SIDS
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We are here to love, support, and dignify the women and families who have suffered early pregnancy loss. Through story-telling and educational interviews the Hope Blooms podcast helps us build a community so that no one suffers miscarriage alone. Hope Blooms is a production of the Early Pregnancy Loss Association.
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We educate and entertain expectant mothers and those hoping to become pregnant. Each episode features a panel of pregnant women, at various stages and trimesters, as well as experienced moms and experts. Together they explore topics aimed to embrace pregnancy and encourage women to pursue their individual childbirth choices.
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This podcast is for you if you’ve experienced challenges on your pregnancy journey such as pregnancy or infant loss, infertility, health conditions that impact fertility, a traumatic pregnancy or birth, etc. My name is Natalee Facey and I’m a mom to two angel babies, Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Inner Healing Guide. I believe that any experience that brings us unimaginable pain also has the potential to connect us to our deepest source of power. My work is to walk with you through it a ...
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Baby Loss, Grief and Love is hosted by Kelly Wells MBACP, Founder and CEO of Making Miracles Charity. A counselling specialist in pregnancy, birth trauma and baby loss at all stages. Kelly also provides training for NHS staff working in this field. Making Miracles Registered Charity provides trauma and bereavement care through a number of services including professional counselling, a baby memorial garden, support groups, a published children’s book “The Baby", home therapy Care Boxes and so ...
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Whether you are pregnant and looking for inspirational birth stories through your pregnancy, trying to conceive, breastfeeding, or postpartum; if you're a first time mom or a veteran parent of multiple children, you can learn, laugh and maybe even cry a little at these moving childbirth stories from those willing to share one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
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Welcome to the What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss Podcast! On this podcast, you will find support and encouragement for pregnancy loss at all stages, whether you were early in your pregnancy or experienced a stillbirth. You are safe, seen, and deeply understood here.Hi, I’m Sharna, I am a loss mum myself and a mum to a beautiful rainbow baby. I am a projector in human design which means I am here to guide you to a new way of being, thinking, or healing. I know what it is like to persona ...
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This podcast is for women and moms who have experienced different types of loss in their lives, but also want to learn how to live more vibrantly and become in love with life again. This podcast will inspire, educate, and support you through your journeys. We will talk about identity, purpose, pregnancy loss, motherhood, and parenting, we will talk about mindset, wellness, estrangement from family members, and personal development. There are so many things that loss including the loss of a b ...
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Purpose Beyond Motherhood - Finding Your God-Given Purpose Beyond Infertility And Motherhood
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Welcome to the Purpose Beyond Motherhood Podcast. Together we are using our voices to walk alongside women navigating infertility and motherhood. Our heart behind this podcast is to make sure no woman walks this journey alone. We want to share hope in the hard things and encourage you to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.
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You can't go through life without experiencing loss and trauma the question is how do we deal and live with the grief and pain? Join Nathalie Himmelrich, grief expert and author, talking to people who have experienced grief and trauma first-hand. If you want to be inspired by others who traveled through their grief and trauma, found that healing is possible, and came out the other end knowing they can survive and thrive in life after loss. For more info: www.nathaliehimmelrich.com
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Pregnancy is a natural process, so if it’s not happening or it’s not sticking, something is missing. Join Dr. Jane, a naturopathic doctor and a natural fertility expert, every Tuesday at 9am for insightful case studies, expert interviews and practical tips on optimizing your fertility naturally. If you’ve struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, women’s health issues or just want to be proactive and prepare yourself for the next big chapter in your life…this show is for you.
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Dr Bernard Beldholm M.B.B.S B.Sc(Med) FRACS is a Specialist surgeon (board certified) focused on Body contouring surgery after weight loss and pregnancy.
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Welcome to The Still Hopeful Podcast, where we talk about the twists and turns of pregnancy after loss and the highs and lows of life postpartum. I’m Serena, a mom who knows this journey firsthand. My first baby, my sweet Christopher, was stillborn at full term, and now I hold my precious baby girl, Veronica, in my arms. Christopher’s loss, the uncertainty of pregnancy afterward, and the joy of welcoming Veronica home are all parts of my story. I created this podcast to share my experience a ...
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Are you ready to redefine the weight loss narrative? Welcome to the Former Fat Friend podcast with Kasey Morris, who underwent gastric sleeve surgery and lost 105 pounds. Kasey dives into raw and honest conversations about the physical and emotional changes after bariatric surgery, the stigma surrounding obesity, and the deeply personal journey of transformation. Featuring inspiring guests and voices from the weight loss community, this podcast is more than just another weight loss story—it’ ...
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SPIRIT BABY RADIO is on a mission to serve parents globally to deepen self-understanding of parenthood for the future human (baby) at the foundational level of creation in the before life and afterlife. Episodes to guide and support the psychic and spiritual within: pre-conception, pregnancy, birthing, conscious parenting, raising new children of the earth, and healing infancy loss.
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Hosted by Chelsea Myers: Quiet Connection is a podcast where parents and caregivers share their experiences with PMADS, traumatic birth, fertility struggles, pregnancy/infant loss, and more without fear of judgment or criticism. Let's normalize the conversation and end the stigma! You are not alone. I see you. Want to be a guest on Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health? Send Chelsea a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/quietconnectionpodcast
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Meet Mental Note – a podcast highlighting both the work and the beauty of mental health recovery. Stories will span a variety of mental illness struggles from eating disorders to depression, OCD and Bipolar. We will introduce you to relatable personalities, and dive deep into how they choose health amidst daunting illnesses. At the end of it all, we will provide hope that recovery is possible—and worth it.
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We're long-distance friends and bereaved moms who lost sons to SIDS in 2021. Each Monday, we chat life after infant loss. Raw episodes with lots of tears, hopeful episodes on the good days, episodes to help those supporting a griever, and interviews with loss parents and other experts in grief and trauma. :: We started our podcast to document our journeys toward Happier Ever After and hope to provide support and connection for those who have lost a child to SIDS, stillbirth, TFMR, miscarriag ...
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Cradled in Hope | Gospel-Focused Podcast for Grieving Moms
Ashley Opliger of Bridget's Cradles
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Jesus cradles us in hope as He cradles our babies in Heaven. What if the hope of Heaven had the power to heal your heart after the loss of your baby? Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss are heartbreaking experiences that no mother should ever have to endure. Drowning in sadness, you cry out in pain, "God, where are You? Why did You let my baby die?" You feel abandoned by Him and question His goodness. How will you ever live without your precious baby? Will you ever see him or her again? ...
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Rewild You is a podcast dedicated to helping you rebuild and thrive after life-altering adversity or loss. Join us as we explore stories of resilience, transformation, and the power of reclaiming your life. Whether you're navigating grief, facing unexpected challenges, or simply seeking inspiration, this podcast offers insights, tools, and hope to guide you on your journey to becoming whole again. Rewild your spirit, and rise stronger than before.
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Building a family can be a complicated, messy, lonely, and sometimes heartbreaking process, but you don't have to navigate this challenging journey alone. Join the AllPaths Family Building community as we talk with people who are currently trying to grow their family, those whose family building journey has come to an end, and experts in the fertility and family building space. Together we'll: *Hear family stories, providing real-life perspectives that highlight the many different paths a fa ...
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A platform for women to share their experiences with pregnancy and birth without feeling shy about the detail Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. https://plus.acast.com/s/irelands-birth-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Helping you #CutTheBS with your mindset, nutrition and fitness to create a healthy lifestyle and achieve sustainable weight loss that lasts. Hosted by Jaymie Moran and Stacey Jones from Body Smart Fitness. 💥Connect with us! 📱 Instagram: Jaymie , Stacey & Body Smart Podcast 🎵 TikTok: @bodysmartfitness 🎥 YouTube: BodySmartFitness & BodySmartPodcast We guarantee we can help you achieve your goals - Results that blow you away in 30 days or your money back 👊 Apply now for one of our limited coach ...
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It can be ridiculously confusing living with PCOS, you're constantly reading conflicting advice. Each week, I, Clare Goodwin, will be helping to simplify this for you by sharing with you some actionable steps to take and breaking down the latest research so you can actually understand it. I'll also share some real life stories of women who've improved their PCOS symptoms to give you that weekly boost to just keep putting one foot in front of another. If you have PCOS and you want some real t ...
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With in 1 in 4 women dealing with miscarriage we have talked in depth on The Fertility Podcast about why it happens and how to cope. You can hear expert interviews as well as people sharing their stories of how they coped and how they dealt with the loss and learnt how to grieve.
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A place where wellbeing, spirituality and social change unite. In this podcast we share stories and Vedic wisdom from people who are seeking, finding and living a new normal. From conscious conception, pregnancy and birth, to creating community, we explore the wisdom of Ayurveda and the Vedic sciences, as we challenge limiting belief systems and invite a new way of moving and being in the world. Find out more about Mahasoma and learning Vedic meditation at www.mahasoma.com or follow us @mahasoma
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The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity
Lisa Rowell
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Have you lost a baby in a miscarriage, stillbirth or SIDS? Do you feel alone? Are you angry, depressed or struggling with all the emotions infant loss can have? Are you met with unwanted advice, inappropriate encouragement or feel bitter about your loss? Are you wondering where God stands in all this chaos? Do you wonder why America hasn't done much to save babies from preventable stillbirth? Were you able to get a certificate from your state dignifying your baby's life after you lost your b ...
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I'm a reproductive & integrative psychiatrist here to help you make sense of the complex world of women's mental health. If your goal is to improve your emotional well-being, find fulfillment, and feel like your best self, you're in the right place. My podcast will help you gain awareness & education on key topics in women's mental health & steer you towards actionable advice based on integrative mental health treatment approaches. Please note that while Anna Glezer, MD is a clinical doctor, ...
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4-Time Trainer Of The Year Mike Dolce shares his thoughts on topics ranging from pregnancy weight to bench pressing twice your body weight. He also answers your questions and brings you behind the scenes of his world-class training camps. The founder of The Dolce Diet, Mike is known the world over for his work managing the weight cuts of professional athletes worldwide. His #1 international best-selling books include The Dolce Diet: 3 Weeks to Shredded, The Dolce Diet: Living Lean, & The Dol ...
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The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ...
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Join us as we discuss topics like Ayurveda, Yoga, Prenatal Practices, Thyroid health, meditation, and daily routines to support a balanced life.
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From the stuff your mother never told you, to the stuff your doctor never learned, On Health features taboo-busting conversations that demystify and de-stigmatize our bodies, all while bridging the gap between conventional medicine and wellness. Join Yale-trained MD & midwife Aviva Romm and her line-up of expert guests as they discuss everything from periods to menopause, sex to reproductive health politics, and motherhood to mental health. Each week, Dr. Romm will be exploring the science a ...
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This is Infertility is a bi-weekly podcast where we fuse narrative storytelling with experience and science to give you a new perspective on what it’s really like to go through a family building journey. Each episode dives into the emotional, physical, and financial burdens carried by those who experience infertility on their path to parenthood. Be it IVF, IUI, egg freezing, surrogacy, adoption, etc., the path is never the same and it can be long, painful, and lonely. It’s our mission to giv ...
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Egg Meets Sperm: Because Fertility Takes Two. Attention: Women and couples in their 30s & 40s, CEOs, high-achieving badasses. If you're struggling to conceive, there is likely a reason. On Egg Meets Sperm, Dr. Aumatma interviews leading experts in fertility & wellness to help you on your journey to parenthood. Starting Season 3: Dr. Aumatma will also offer a short, informative masterclass. If you want to get answers to your burning questions, send them here: https://www.speakpipe.com/EggMeet ...
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If you’ve found your route to parenthood hasn’t been straightforward, The Fertility Podcast is for you. From how to optimise your fertility to getting pregnant naturally, navigating IVF, understanding donor conception or surrogacy to how to prepare for a life without children. Whatever your situation, you are not alone. Created by Natalie Silverman, a former fertility patient in 2014, I then joined forces with Kate Davies, an independent fertility nurse consultant as we spoke to a range of e ...
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Two dads discussing baby loss, coping with life, and working their way through grief. Liam and Matt found there was no support for dads to help them process their grief, prepare for what was to come next, and help them to support their partners. So, they teamed up to create this podcast which provides the tools to help bereaved dads on their journey after losing a child. If you would like to contact us you can do so via our social media pages (@dadstillstanding) or email dadstillstandingpodc ...
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Meet everymum… discover Ireland's largest parenting community with over half a million followers across social and email channels. Hosted by Aisling Keenan, everymum the podcast promises to talk about the parts of motherhood we just don't hear enough about. Reassuring words, support on your motherhood journey, and authentic honest chat. everymum is here to let you know that you’ve got this, even when you feel like you don’t! Insane highs to anxious lows, we're here to remind you that every p ...
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Pause to Remember is a podcast and community where healthcare providers share their grief journeys after pregnancy and infant loss. By normalizing difficult conversations, providers openly share their unique experiences and offer resources to preserve their careers, relationships, and well-being while honoring the memory of their baby.
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Glucose Riot features stories about people living joyful and peaceful lives with diabetes without restrictive eating. Hosted by two dietitians and diabetes educators, Erin Phillips, MPH, RD, CDCES and Kelly Six, MS, RDN, CDCES. Our philosophy is that there's no magical *One Right Way* to manage diabetes, and there are a lot of different experiences when it comes to living with diabetes (surprise! we are human and show up in lots of different ways!). We are not here to prescribe or push a par ...
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Send us a text I recorded this video now audio 6 years ago. I didn't know all what God was going to do. I decided to test God in praying He would do something with Julianna's death. I answer the question on what we can do to fill the void we have when we lose a baby. Its never easy but like most of us we have nothing left to lose. Listen in and tes…
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Ep 75: Building a business that expands you in your sensitive niche
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You started your business because you care. Because you want to make a difference. But right now, it feels hard. Maybe you’re overgiving, undercharging, and questioning if this is sustainable. Maybe traditional business strategies feel misaligned with the depth of your work. In this episode, We’re diving into: Why most business models weren’t built…
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I Never Thought Anything Bad Was Going To Happen | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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Evelina talks with Winter about the birth of her sweet baby Alia, who was stillborn at 29 weeks due to complications with CPAM (congenital pulmonary airway malformation) and a placental abruption. Evelina tells about how she and her husband would love to have a large family and that Alia was their second daughter. Evelina also suffered with polyhyd…
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382 - Fruitful - 2025 Stay Informed but Not Consumed with Erica Michelle
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We are easing into 2025 with our first Solo episode of the year with Erica Michelle. We are discussing staying informed through this new climate but not consumed. I share my favorite podcasts, books, and other media that I'm using to keep the peace and rest in this season. We are being frutiful in 2025 and not easily swayed by misinformation, disin…
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EP151 - Karla PT2, Major Surgery, Termination, Pregnancy Loss, Positive Birth
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In this week’s episode I share the second part of Karla’s story. This part of Karla’s story is pretty tough listening up until the 35 minute mark. She talks us through major surgery through Covid and her experience with termination. Karla then shares the birth of her second daughter which is such a gorgeous, positive experience surrounded by midwiv…
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S8 E53 | Overcoming Pregnancy Loss, Grief, and Finding Strength in Community
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In this heartfelt episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, we welcome Sanaa, a member of our community, who shares her deeply personal journey through pregnancy loss and the complexities of grief. This episode is a powerful exploration of emotional resilience, the challenges of healing, and the importance of community support during the most difficult …
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Ep 58: Pregnancy After Loss or Birth Trauma (& Group Coaching Program Starting in Feb!)
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It's 2025! Hello, Dear One and Happy New Year! Today's episode walks us through what it's like to be pregnant after a loss or traumatic prior experience related to birthing or pregnancy. I also share ways that those experience can impact your relationship with your partner. And what I'm MOST excited about is to share that I'll be hosting a 5-week g…
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Congratulations, and I'm Sorry (A Pregnancy After Loss Meltdown)
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So many of you have asked how Alina is doing with her pregnancy after loss (PAL), and the answer is she's awful! and joyful! And terrified! And in love! And exhausted! And many, many, many, many other things. Listen to this episode to hear allllllll about her PAL experience so far. Sending love and commiseration to all of our PAL moms (or soon-to-b…
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Miscarriage and Stillbirth: Pregnancy After Loss
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If you've experienced miscarriage or stillbirth, you may have concerns about becoming pregnant again. But there is hope. How do you know when you're ready to start trying again? What type of emotions may you experience with a subsequent pregnancy? And how do you process it all? Today we're talking with three women who have experienced loss but have…
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In this episode, Clare is joined by Dr. Samina for a heartfelt discussion on the challenges and triumphs of navigating postpartum life with PCOS. With their baby girls born just a month apart, Clare and Dr. Samina draw from both personal experiences and clinical expertise to offer a well-rounded perspective on what postpartum can look like for wome…
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Managing Wildfires Using A Centuries-Old Indigenous Practice
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In late September, firefighters in flame-resistant Nomex were strung out along a fireline. It ran midslope through a pine and hardwood forest above the Klamath River and the small northern California town of Orleans. Several members of the Karuk tribe were laying down strands of fire with drip torches. Aja Conrad, who runs the tribal natural resour…
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Parenting Through Eating Disorder Recovery: Advice from Those Who’ve Been There
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Supporting a loved one through eating disorder recovery can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this special Q&A episode, we sit down with experienced parents Beth Ayn Stansfield and Amy Oberholtzer, who have navigated this journey with their own children and turned their experiences into advocacy. Beth Ayn, now the National Fam…
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962| Fast, Peaceful Homebirth Birth Story After Loss - Katie Kirk
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Links: Get your breast pump, lactation support, and maternity compression garments for free at aeroflowbreastpumps.com/birthhour and use promo code BIRTHHOUR15 at for 15% off supplies and accessories. Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course - use code 100OFF for $100 off Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birt…
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142: How Intimacy Can Improve Fertility Outcomes
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By the time many couples get to me, the romance out of their relationship is gone…the sex is scheduled, regimented and goal driven (to make a baby). So in this episode I break down what should happen with our hormones and create a deep feeling of connection, euphoria and pleasure. And how increasing those hormones can actually increase our chances …
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S7, E3 - Are you feeling stuck in your grief?
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Send us a text "I want people to listen without any shame or blame for the way they’ve gone through their grief journey this is all about compassion for yourself and finding a way to become less stuck." On this episode Kellys welcomes Katie, one of our counsellors, to the podcast. Katie is very proud to be a MM counsellor and wanted to share her ex…
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Don’t look up: is an asteroid heading for Earth?
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In a case of life imitating art, a 100-metre-wide asteroid has triggered global planetary defence procedures for the first time, after telescope observations revealed it had a chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. To find out what happens now and how worried we should be, Ian Sample hears from Richard Binzel, a professor of planetary sciences at …
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Body Smart Bites 73: Tell Me Your BMI and I'll Tell You When You'll Die
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You could lose up to a decade of life if your BMI is too high. It's a pretty sobering statistic that will probably be firmly refuted by those who say Body Mass Index (BMI) is outdated and irrelevant. Whether you trust in it or not, the undeniable truth is, the more overweight you are, the more years you will shave off. Cardiac scientist Calum Gore,…
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Vaginal Microbiome & Fertility: What Every Couple Needs to Know
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Join us with our guest speaker Priyanka Jain! In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking research on the vaginal microbiome and its crucial role in fertility, conception, and pregnancy outcomes. Whether you're trying to conceive naturally or through IVF, understanding this often-overlooked factor could make all the difference. Priyanka is the c…
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Joy Is Our Weapon: A Conversation with Tiffany Jo Baker
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Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of the Purpose Beyond Motherhood podcast. We’ve got a special treat today—Tiffany Jo Baker is back! If you’ve been with us since the beginning, you might remember she was our very first guest in 2020. And let’s be real, we absolutely adore her. This episode dives into a powerful topic: Joy as a Weapon. T…
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Single Parent by Choice: Choosing Solo Motherhood and Overcoming Loss
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For today’s guest, becoming a mother wasn’t just a dream—it was a promise she made to herself. In her mid-30s, Erica Ward knew she wanted to be a parent more than she wanted to be a wife. By 40, she made the decision to pursue single motherhood, despite the challenges ahead. Her path wasn’t easy, from choosing a sperm donor, failed IUIs to IVF, and…
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Can Vaping Help You Quit Cigarettes? What Are The Risks?
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The harms of smoking cigarettes are pretty clear. Smoking causes cancer as well as heart and lung diseases, and it’s the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. When it comes to vaping, or electronic cigarettes, the risks are a bit more tricky to parse, especially if you read media reports about them. The outbreak of Vaping Use-Ass…
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'Til Death Do Us Part (1), an interview about relationships after baby loss with Dr. Denise Mandel
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We're back with our resident grief counselor, Dr. Denise Mandel for a very special Valentine's Day episode about relationships after baby loss. She answers questions like: - How does grief affect intimacy and connection, both emotionally and physically? - Do men and women really grieve differently? - How do blame and guilt cause tension and resentm…
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Eating in Abundance for Long Term Success After Weight Loss Surgery with Zoe Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS
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In this episode of the Former Fat Friend podcast, we welcome Zoe Schroeder, MS, RDN, CSCS the lead dietitian at the Pound of Cure Weight Loss Program. Zoe shares her extensive experience in helping bariatric patients and individuals on GLP-1 medications achieve long-term weight loss success through practical and simplified nutrition approaches. Lea…
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Tips to Prepare for Breastfeeding at Work
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Whether you're expecting your first, second, or even third child, this episode is here to support you on your breastfeeding journey, especially as you navigate the transition back to work. It’s never too early to start planning, and today, we’re sharing practical tips and strategies to help you tackle common challenges and set yourself up for breas…
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Ep. 345: Would You Rather: Parenting Edition
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Shanna and Laura introduce the brand-new special segment "Would You Rather: Parenting Edition," in which they present hilarious sets of hypothetical situations from their own lives and listeners' lives and then discuss which choices they would rather make. Also, Laura reports on her family's stay in Long Beach when they evacuated Los Angeles due to…
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Annie T - Motherhood, Chronic Illness, and The Adult Entertainment Industry
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Send us a text *This episode discusses the stigma surrounding the adult entertainment industry and uses adult language. In this episode, I'm connecting with Annie, a mother of three and an advocate for marginalized groups, who shares her unique journey through motherhood while working in the adult entertainment industry. Annie discusses the challen…
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EP153 - Emma pt2/2, Second pregnancy & Birth, Epidural, Breastfeeding, Life with Two under Two
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his episode was brought to you by *Birth Baby Beyond* Book your free doula consultation via their website or visit their Instagram for further information. In this week's episode I share the second part of Emmas story. Emma shares discovering she was pregnant soon after the birth of her first boy. She reminisces over feeling the need to work things…
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S8 E55 | A Journey of Hope: Navigating Pregnancy with Strength and Support
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In this heartfelt episode, we explore the emotional and psychological journey of navigating pregnancy after loss. Join our hosts and special guest Eva as they share personal stories, expert insights, and practical advice for those facing similar challenges. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking support, understanding, and community durin…
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Abdominoplasty or Tightening? Let’s Talk Options
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These two procedures address different concerns: ✅ Diastasis Recti Repair focuses solely on tightening the abdominal muscles that have separated, often due to pregnancy or weight fluctuations. This procedure restores core strength but does not remove excess skin or fat. ✅ Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) includes diastasis recti repair but also removes …
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Reconnecting with your romantic partner after baby loss with Laura Amador, relationship coach
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Communication ideas for romantic, heterosexual couples after/through baby loss. Laura Amador, a Laura Doyle certified relationship coach shares 3 insightful ways to take care of your grief and bring you closer to your partner. You can find the guide "5 Steps to Reignite Connection in Your Marriage" that Laura Amador mentions in the episode here: ht…
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How Lucy Runs On A Virtual Treadmill | Comparing DeepSeek’s AI To Other Models
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Scientists determined that Lucy, a human ancestor from 3.2 million years ago, couldn’t have beaten modern humans in a foot race. Also, the Chinese AI company DeepSeek startled industry observers with an efficient new system. But how does it compare with the leading tech? How Lucy, Our Famous Ancestor, Runs On A Virtual Treadmill Lucy is one of the …
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Owning Your Birth And The Freedom to Align with New Earth Consciousness
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What does it mean to tune into your birthing instincts? How does your baby experience the energy of birth? How can mothers ground into a holistic and natural birth in the world today? Special Guest Episode: Anita is a Spiritual Mentor, Ceremonialist, Women's Worker, Birthworker, Freebirth Mama of 2 New Earth Children and Energy Healer Founder of Th…
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Termination for Medical Reasons - A Patient Perspective
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Termination for Medical Reasons is not often discussed but can be an immensely important and emotionally challenging experience for many in their reproductive journeys. In this episode, I had the opportunity to connect with Robin Imholte, who eloquently and meaningfully shared her experience. To learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative…
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Scientists Create Glowing ‘RNA Lanterns’ With Bioluminescence
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The inner workings of our bodies, particularly what’s happening inside our cells, can be kind of a black box—with countless tiny molecules constantly working and churning to keep us alive. A new technology that blends bioluminescence with cellular machinery may shine some light on the details of their comings and goings and interactions that can be…
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Insulin Resistance: How Blood Sugar Imbalances Impact Your Chances of Conceiving
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Struggling to get pregnant? Insulin resistance might be the hidden culprit. In this Egg Meets Sperm episode, Dr Aumatma unpacks insulin resistance—a metabolic condition that could be silently sabotaging your fertility without you even realizing it. Dr Aumatma has been a licensed Naturopathic Doctor for 18 years, with additional board certification …
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961| Unmedicated, En Caul Hospital Birth and Coping with Two Family Cancer Diagnoses during Pregnancy and Postpartum - Molly Wheeler
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Sponsor: Cozy Earth provided an exclusive offer for our listener’s today. For 40% off site wide use the code BIRTHHOUR. The Birth Hour Links: Know Your Options Online Childbirth Course (code 100OFF for $100 off) Beyond the First Latch Course (comes free with KYO course) Support The Birth Hour via Patreon!…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode of the Navigating Baby Loss Podcast, Jennifer Senn explores the heavy burden of guilt that stillbirth moms often feel when trying to parent their living children while grieving. Jennifer offers compassionate insights into why these feelings are so common and shares practical tips to help you balance your grie…
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DeepSeek, weapons and climate? What’s on the table at the Paris AI summit?
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From the shockwaves caused by DeepSeek’s launch, to fears of a new AI arms race, and the continued questions over the technology’s energy use, AI continues to throw up new challenges. As world leaders gather for the Paris AI summit, the Guardian’s global technology editor, Dan Milmo, joins Madeleine Finlay to discuss what will be top of the agenda.…
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Fat Loss & Fitness at 50 Transformed My Body and My Mental Health | Ep116
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"I was petrified to even go on holiday... I absolutely hated myself and the internal monologue was torture." Tracie had hit rock bottom. A mom of three who'd always been "the rock of the family," she'd gotten so good at hiding her emotions that no one knew she was drowning inside. But when she found herself having to hide in her hotel room on vacat…
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What’s Next For Quantum Computing In 2025?
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It seems that every few months, there’s an exciting breakthrough in quantum computing, a kind of computing that takes advantage of quantum physics to perform calculations exponentially faster than our most advanced supercomputers. Last December, Google announced that its quantum computer solved a math problem in five minutes—a problem that would’ve…
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Episode 25: Learning how to Live Forward with Grief with Jen Reisinger, Grief Coach & Licensed Therapist
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Jen Reisinger is a perinatal mental health specialist, grief coach, and licensed therapist. She hops on the podcast today to share her personal journey with grief with having lost her mom and losing her first baby through miscarriage. Jen provides professional advice on how we can navigate the grief that comes with losing our babies. We need to fee…
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In this episode, Clare sits down with Annabelle to tackle a hot topic: hormonal birth control. Whether it’s the pill, IUD, or implant, hormonal birth control is often recommended for managing PCOS symptoms. But is it right for you? We’re diving into the pros, cons, and everything in between. From helping with acne and hirsutism to the potential dow…
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Building Blocks Of Life Found On Asteroid Bennu
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About four and a half years ago, a spacecraft called OSIRIS-REx touched down on the surface of an asteroid called Bennu. It drilled down and scooped up samples of rock and dust and, after several years of travel, delivered those samples back to Earth. Since then, researchers around the world have been analyzing tiny bits of that asteroid dust, tryi…
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Joe’s Journey: “There’s nothing elective about infertility”
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Advocate, founder of Grain Fertility, and father through IVF, Joe Cody shares his family's journey which spanned four years and included multiple failed cycles and significant financial burdens. We explore the emotional and practical challenges faced by families navigating infertility, the immense impact that proactive conversations with extended f…
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The Silent Struggle: Unmasking the Realities of Perinatal Loss
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Welcome to the Life, Loss, and Motherhood Podcast! ( You can scroll down for the best life PDF and the products!) This week on the Podcast, Vallen Webb dives into the often-overlooked grief of perinatal loss. From miscarriage to stillbirth and neonatal death, we break the silence around this painful experience and explore the emotional rollercoaste…
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