The Sad Moms is a community for the grieving from the heart of a bereaved mother. This is a space for grieving parents where we can be open and honest about our grief. In each episode, we’ll have raw, heartfelt conversations with other parents who have experienced unimaginable loss. Together, we’ll share our stories, talk about the things only we truly understand, and find connection. If you have ever felt alone in your grief, know that you’re not. We’re here, we’re listening, and we’re here ...
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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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Grieving Unapologetically: A Black Girl's Journey to Grieve Out Loud is a podcast that will captivate your heart, ignite your empathy, and inspire you to embrace the power of grieving out loud. Join us as we delve into the raw and unfiltered experiences of a Black woman's journey through grief. Our host, Kinyatta E. Gray, fearlessly shares her blogs, converted into podcast audio episodes, inviting you to witness the pain, resilience, and growth that comes from navigating loss in a world that ...
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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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HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, a groundbreaking sitcom that ran for 208 episodes on CBS from 2005-2014, unfolds entirely as a flashback, using a time-bending narrative structure that spotlights the lives of five friends navigating love, friendship, dating, careers, failure, and success in New York City. The show has remained vibrantly alive in our collective pop culture memory, with fans around the world still sharing stories of how HIMYM is not just a hilarious comedy but also medicine for the soul ...
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This podcast focuses on surviving life after a suicide loss, an experience that can be devastating and leave you feeling lost as you try to pick up the pieces of your shattered heart. The host, Melissa Bottorff-Arey, lost her 21-year-old son, Alex, to suicide on August 7, 2016, and brings (& often shares) her insights from her personal journey. In each episode, Melissa engages in honest and challenging conversations with other survivors of loss, healers, and mental health experts. She also p ...
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For 20 years, the Modern Love column has given New York Times readers a glimpse into the complicated love lives of real people. Since its start, the column has evolved into a TV show, three books and a podcast. Each week, host Anna Martin brings you stories and conversations about love in all its glorious permutations, dumb pitfalls and life-changing moments. New episodes every Wednesday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subsc ...
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The Hope Mommies Podcast exists to bring the hope of Christ to bereaved mothers and families who have experienced the heartbreaking loss of a baby. In each episode, we will navigate the complexities of grief and discover the transformative power of remaining anchored to the Hope of Jesus Christ. In Him, we find an unshakable hope that comforts, encourages, and helps us survive pregnancy and infant loss. Join us as we explore various topics related to sorrow, faith, and finding hope in the mi ...
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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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Welcome to This Side of the Grass! On this podcast, host Val Amsden seeks to normalize conversations about death and dying, so that we can be prepared for the inevitable: at some point, we will all die. Val will share personal stories and experiences about loss in her life, and will also interview subject matter experts on the complicated, and oftentimes expensive and morbid parts of preparation. “The loss of my mom when I was a young mother, and then the unexpected and tragic death of my br ...
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Drawing motivation from the inspiring journeys of those who have triumphed over adversity.
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After losing her 21-year-old daughter, Emily, to fentanyl poisoning, veteran journalist Angela Kennecke made it her life’s mission to break the silence surrounding substance use disorder and the overdose crisis. Grieving Out Loud is a heartfelt and unflinching podcast where Angela shares stories of devastating loss, hard-earned hope, and the journey toward healing. Through powerful interviews with other grieving families, experts, advocates, and people in recovery, this podcast sheds light o ...
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Emily Benita and Anna Burtt introduce The Mother Of All Losses, a podcast exploring the often unfathomable death of a mother.
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LIFE BEYOND LOSS shares powerful stories of individuals who have overcome personal tragedies and traumatic losses, offering hope and inspiration to those walking a similar path. Through heartfelt conversations, we explore how grief can transform into growth, and how pain can give rise to purpose. Whether you’re navigating the depths of sorrow or seeking a way forward, this podcast provides the guidance, encouragement, and resilience you need to rediscover meaning and rebuild your life after ...
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I’m a Mother who had to deal with the loss of a child on Nov 29,2006. Her name is Shatoria P. Peterson she was 11 yrs old, a fraternal twin. God helped me through this healing process and I would love to help other’s reach the place where God has brought me.
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Can you pinpoint a moment in time when your life changed? Maybe it wasn’t a moment, maybe it was a complicated chain of events that led you to where you are today. Or maybe, it was a generational impact that started before you were even born. Regardless of what it contains, all humans have a story. And those stories are the building blocks of who we are, at our very core. Join host, Jennifer Peterkin - lover and collector of stories, as she interviews humans from all walks of life. Tune in e ...
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Buckle up, mama! Join us on a real, raw, and relatable journey through the wild ride of motherhood. We're diving into the messy, magnificent, and sometimes heartbreaking stories of women from all walks of life. From navigating the twists and turns of divorce, loss, and domestic violence, to celebrating the triumphs and everyday moments of parenting, we're sharing it all. Through personal journals, honest conversations, and a whole lot of heart, we're weaving together a tapestry of human expe ...
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Stories of the human heart. A candid, unscripted conversation between two people about what's really important in life: love, loss, family, friendship. When the world seems out of hand, tune in to StoryCorps and be reminded of the things that matter most.
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Are you a motherless daughter? What if we told you we have 20 years’ worth of truth treasures, pearls of wisdom and diamonds of hope to help you with your mother loss? We do, and we share all things mother loss on Voices of Experience, the Motherless Daughters Ministry podcast. Give yourself some self-care and listen as we discuss grief, regret, anger, redemption, closure and so much more. Hit “Subscribe” and take the next step in the healing journey to your future.
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Welcome to ADOPTION MATTERS, a podcast with real people sharing real life stories and getting real about adoption from all three perspectives of the adoption triad. I'm Kim Noeth, one of your co-hosts, and a birth mother, along with Sharon Butler Obazee, an adoptee and Sally Ankerfelt, an adoptive parent. Together we explore difficult topics and share frank conversations guided by our commitment to truth-telling and truth-seeking. In each episode we discuss important issues using adoption at ...
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Welcome to The P-I-G, a podcast where we explore life, love, loss, and legacy through real conversations, vulnerable discussions, and meaningful stories—guided by Purpose, Intention, and Gratitude. Hosted by sisters Kellie Straub and Erin Thomas, The P-I-G was born from the bond they shared with their late mother, Marsha—a woman whose life and love continue to inspire every story told. What began as a deeply personal project has since evolved into a growing legacy movement, including The Box ...
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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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Have you lost someone to suicide? Have you tried to figure out how you’re going to survive this immeasurable pain? Join us as we talk about my own personal grief journey after the loss of my daughter. We hope you are able to find some ideas that resonate in your own life as you process and journey through your grief.
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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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Unfiltered stories of Christian women walking through pain, triumph, and transformation—and how God met them in every moment. Every woman has a story. Not the polished, picture-perfect version we often share, but the real one—marked by heartbreak, healing, struggle, and redemption. Dear Diaries: Her Story is where those stories are told. Hosted by Roserbie Theoc, this podcast is a sacred space where Christian women open up about their journeys, sharing raw, unfiltered testimonies of how God ...
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One Bright Star's Life After Loss podcast focuses on the journey that parents and families face after the death of a child or loved one. Each episode, your hosts Erica Fischer and Alicia More bring you the personal stories of families who have faced this unimaginable heartache. Other topics include: coping with guilt, processing grief, finding meaning in life, paying tribute, honoring and remembering a beloved, confronting a broken heart and further discussing the ongoing mission of One Brig ...
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"Helping those in grief (and the advisors who support them) navigate financial matters."In 2008, at the peak of the recession, I lost my mother to cancer in August and my father to a broken heart in November. In 2010, my grandmother passed away after a stroke. Then a heart wrenching experience in 2012 of losing my oldest child.I became a financial planner in 2003 during the process of helping my parents in their declining health. In 2011, three years after my parents passed, I became a CERTI ...
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‘Fierce & Unbroken’ is a podcast that amplifies the powerful voices of women and sometimes men from around the globe, inviting listeners to pause and engage with journeys of resilience and transformation. Through storytelling, the podcast fosters understanding, nurtures resilience, and inspires reflection on our own paths, showcasing real testimonies of strength and the enduring spirit that emerges in the face of adversity. The views and experiences shared in this podcast reflect the persona ...
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Every Tuesday, Judging Meghan explores stories that prove our strength and resilience as human beings. Featured guests include Dr. Nadine Macaluso (as portrayed by Margot Robbie in "The Wolf of Wall Street"), Ariana Kukors-Smith (Olympic Gold Medalist), Elisa Donovan (Author & Actress), Nikki DeLoach (Actress & Philanthropist), Candy Finnigan (Addiction Specialist, Star of A&E’s, Intervention) Diane Foley (Activist & Mother of Slain Journalist James Foley), Will Jimeno (Author, 9/11 Survivor ...
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Mother and daughter duo, Laura and Erica, invite you to join in as they talk about the complexities of grief and life after loss.
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What is life without close calls with disaster? Hosted by Kayla, Tragedy with a View is an outdoor lover’s podcast for those who love true tales of tragic loss and unbelievable survival involving the wilderness, wildlife and weather. Listening to Tragedy with a View, you will hear stories of strength and beauty and an untethered understanding that Mother Nature plays by its own secret set of rules. Grab your pack, lace up your boots, put your harness on your pup and venture out into the wild ...
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Bringing mothers’ lived experience center stage and normalizing the massive transformation matrescence brings. Join me in exploring and honoring the rich inner life of mothers, the power and wisdom that motherhood brings & the multifaceted experience of being and becoming a mother. Black and white do not belong in a mother’s lived experience, there’s a ton of shades in between.
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"Transform your grief into growth with Brian Smith, an empathetic life coach, certified grief educator, public speaker, and author who has walked the treacherous path of profound loss. Grief 2 Growth unravels the intricacies of life, death, and the spaces in between, offering listeners a new perspective on what it means to be 'Planted. Not Buried.' Join Brian and his compelling guests—bereaved parents, life coaches, mediums, healers, near death experiencers, and experts in various fields—as ...
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In the Happy Mum, Happy Baby Podcast, Giovanna Fletcher continues the conversation about motherhood she began in her bestselling book of the same title. In a series of frank and warm conversations with other high-profile mums and dads, Gi discusses all aspects of parenthood - the highs, the lows, the challenges and rewards. There is no such thing as the perfect parent, and we’re all simply doing our best, something Giovanna fully encourages. It’s time to stop comparing ourselves and champion ...
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Join us every week as we discuss being wives, moms, sisters, and daughters in light of today’s current events. We will address the raw questions and situations head on from our unique perspectives - like how to handle vaccinating and masking our kids, the work-mom-life balance, protecting our children’s innocence, facing the loss of a child, and much more. We hope that you will be inspired and spiritually strengthened through this podcast and share it with a friend, mother, sister, or daught ...
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My thoughts and experiences on dealing with the loss of my amazing mother. Encouraging healthy grieving. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamikoC/support
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Sometimes life delivers a blow that shatters who we thought we were, forcing us into an emotional opening that demands we become someone new. The Sacred Gut Punch podcast features intimate conversations with everyday wisdom keepers who share their stories of these divine disruptions - not to solve our problems, but to show how we might outgrow them. Through raw, honest storytelling, we explore those moments when life's greatest challenges become portals to expanded consciousness, revealing t ...
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“Hair What I’m Saying” is where healing, beauty, and honest storytelling meet. Hosted by Kinetra, a licensed hair expert, deep thinker, and truth-teller, this show has earned a spot in the top 5% of podcasts worldwide, on Listen Notes. It goes beyond the surface to explore the emotional, spiritual, and personal layers behind hair, identity, and growth. Whether it’s uncovering the science of hair loss, breaking generational cycles, or reflecting on real-life relationships, each episode holds ...
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Trauma therapist, writer and podcast host Meghan, found herself on the receiving end of the same treatments she used with her own clients after the death of both her parents within two years of each other. Meghan hosts a weekly discussion with guests who carry personal loss, professional expertise, and a belief that talking about grief and loss helps provide needed support in a world that finds the topic all kinds of awkward.
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Guys and Grief is geared toward fathers that have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. The Podcast is meant to provide a platform to talk about the under-resourced, and often undiscussed, perspective of men that have experienced child loss. Created by 3 close friends - Brad who experienced multiple pregnancy losses, Brandon who lost a child to stillbirth, and Brian who lost a child to SIDS - the guys share stories and challenges, as well as laughs and a few tears, as they navigate helping m ...
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Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since grade school, science is shaping all of our lives. And that means we all have science stories to tell. Every year, we host dozens of live shows all over the country, featuring all kinds of storytellers - researchers, doctors, and engineers of course, but also patients, poets, comedians, cops, and more. Some of our stories are heartbreaking, others are hilarious, but they're all true and all very personal. Welcome to The Story Collider!
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Parenting Teens Got You Stressed? 🎙️ Dr. Cam—The Teen Translator—Has Answers! Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is the go-to podcast for parents who are ready to get real about raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell—adolescent psychologist, certified parenting coach, and mom of a teen—this podcast is all about honest conversations that dive deep into the challenges parents face and providing actionable solutions that actually work. Dr. Cam doesn’t just talk theories—she shares real-life ins ...
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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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Welcome to Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™ The podcast for widows and widowers balancing career, family, and loss. Hear and learn from those thriving in career and parenthood after loss. Interested in being a guest? Submit a request to join us and share your story: https://widowwisdomwealth.com/be-our-guest/ What does it mean to rebuild a life that feels whole after loss? Rebuilding after loss is not about forgetting—it’s about finding new strength, purpose, and balance for yourself and your family. ...
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Spirit, Purpose & Energy is a show filled with Law of Attraction, Astrology, Feng Shui, Numerology, Meditation, Intuition and everything under a spiritual theme. From weight loss to relationships, this show will help you live a happy life filled with purpose, spirit, energy and love.
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Many people talk about the ups and downs of married life, but few prepare for the worst-case scenario when a spouse passes away. Marriage is a journey, a stage in life shared by two people on a path that is meant to be walked together. But what happens when you lose your partner? How does one deal with this permanent separation? Welcome to Tina's Widowhood Real Talk, a safe space for widows and widowers, as well as their loved ones, to talk and listen to stories of love and loss. Tina R. For ...
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Everywhere We Go is a weekly podcast which is presented by Rebecca Kelly. Rebecca, a mother of you two girls opens up her home to her guests and brings you real stories from real people with topics that have impacted families all over Ireland, and their experiences will stay with you forever. Welcome to The Everywhere We Go Podcast. Please note that the content provided in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. The views ...
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Parenting today comes with an overwhelming amount of information, yet many parents feel lost, and children are struggling more than ever. In The Parenting Wisdom Podcast, I dive into ancient wisdom combined with **modern science** to uncover the deeper meaning behind parenting and our true role in our children’s lives. By tapping into timeless insights and understanding the “why” behind parenting, we can raise resilient, fulfilled, and grounded children. Join me every Wednesday as we explore ...
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Welcome Beautiful Soul Sisters, I am so happy you are here! This is a space where we explore what it means to be wild women walking upon this earth, unearthing that which is often unseen & unspoken. Together we practice using our voices & the ancient ritual of storytelling, connecting about all that unites us as we share our stories of Birth, Life, Death, Grief & Joy. Follow along on Instagram @AmanaBeLove or Youtube @AmanaBeLove Earthing Nova Enjoy new Episodes most Full & New Moons (I am a ...
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A Promise to His Mother: Richard Hsung on Legacy, Loss, and the Power of Story
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1:15:13When Richard Hsung promised his dying mother he’d finish her memoir, he didn’t yet understand the weight of that vow—or the decade-long journey it would set in motion. In this episode, Richard shares his deeply personal path of honoring his mother’s extraordinary life as an adopted child of American missionaries in pre-Communist China, a refugee fr…
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S9 E7 | In the Shadow of Loss: A Mother’s Fight for Fertility and Change
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51:56In this episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham sit down with Kerry Etheridge, who bravely opens up about her devastating experiences with baby loss, trauma during medical termination, and recurrent miscarriage. Kerry shares the raw details of her first-trimester scan that turned into heartbreak, being forced to giv…
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Ukraine - Through Grief to Strength: A Mother's Story of Loss and Self-Discovery
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17:09In our first episode of 'Fierce & Unbroken' Kateryna from Ukraine shares her heartfelt journey. She talks of profound loss and discovers the inner strength she never knew she had. Join us as we hear her inspiring story of grief, healing, and self-discovery, reminding us all that even in our darkest moments, there is a path toward hope and renewal. …
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Finding Joy in the Hard: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Meaning- A Conversation with Suzanne Andora Barron
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57:41In today’s powerful and heartfelt episode, I sit down with Suzanne Andora Barron—yoga instructor, breathwork and meditation guide, and host of the Finding Joy in the Hard podcast. Sixteen years ago, Suzanne experienced every parent’s worst nightmare: the loss of her nine-year-old son. Left to navigate the grief while raising her younger child, she …
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100. The Death of her First Baby Landon, Feeling Alone, Mothering after Loss, How Grief Changes over a Decade, Creating Small Batch Canadian Made Comfy Clothing with Amelia K Barnes
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59:09🌕 Mystical & Transformative Full Moon in Scorpio my Beloveds🦂 ✨I first met Amelia close to a decade ago when she held Landon’s Legacy Retreat for bereaved mothers. This was an event she created in honor of her first baby Landon that died shortly after his birth. It was an incredible and transformative experience to have the opportunity to gather wi…
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Some Ways We Are Able To Handle Mother's Day After A Loss | Advice From The Community
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20:12Winter and Lee talk about strategies and coping mechanisms that have helped Winter and others to "get through" Mother's day after the loss of a child. We asked out community if there were tactics that they use to help with the grief and pain, but also the joy of motherhood. 6:36 Bre and Jeff https://youtu.be/2X6IdYnlmmM?si=vC9QwM_4qcg3sdZ- https://…
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Ami "Nothing Shakes Me" | A Mother’s Journey of Faith, Loss, and Unbreakable Love
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1:08:52In this profoundly moving conversation, Ami shares her extraordinary life story—from growing up in Tokyo as the daughter of a rock star, surviving a near-fatal childhood accident, and finding faith through a miraculous healing, to facing heartbreak, divorce, and the unimaginable loss of her 14-year-old daughter, Skye, to a rare cancer. 🔹 Key Moment…
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Grieving a Child: A Mother's Journey of Healing and Hope After Suicide Loss
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58:33When you lose a child, everything changes. In this powerful episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, we meet Kristen Schindler, a courageous mother who shares her journey through the devastating loss of her 21-year-old son, Gavin, to suicide. Kristin opens up about navigating grief while parenting her other children, how undiagnosed physical and me…
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This episode of “Modern Love” features Lisa Selin Davis’s essay “What Lou Reed Taught Me About Love.” She writes about how the song “I’ll Be Your Mirror” became the soundtrack to her summer romance with a floppy-haired “rocker kid” who inadvertently helped her find healing. Then, we hear from some members of the “Modern Love” team about the songs t…
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Wives Grief Perspective with Guests Sarah Stoops and Amber Foy
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1:08:41Hey guys! Welcome back to another exciting episode of guys and grief. One of our most popular episodes was the finale of season 1 with our wives, so we decided to run it back and have two more wonderful ladies join us for a wives perspective episode. We are joined by Sarah Stoops and Amber Foy who are the wives of some of our Dadvocates: Scott Stoo…
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Forgiveness, Family, and Finding Freedom Through Storytelling- Kennerly Clay EP 429
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1:00:03Send me a Text Message 🔍 Episode Summary: What if the stories we’ve buried hold the power to heal us? In this deeply personal and moving conversation, Brian D. Smith speaks with Kennerly Clay, author of Letters from East of Nowhere, about the long road to forgiveness, the wounds of parental abandonment, and the unexpected redemption found in decade…
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Widowed Without the Title: Navigating Loss as an Ex-Spouse and Co-Parent
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41:31In the last episode you met Jim, my co-host and husband. Now, Jim is sharing his unique experience of navigating the emotions and responsibilities after his ex-wife, who he had a child with, passed away. There is no “title” for this unique situation in life. A widower… but without the title. We discusses the complexities Jim faced as an ex-husband …
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Welcome to May 27; "We're All Mad Here" DAILY Mental Health Nugget
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4:29"Hello --It is May 27th and welcome to Wonderland Fellow Griever. — “You’ve just stepped Down the Rabbit Hole — where mental health meets madness after loss. This is your daily dose of truth, grief, and yes, just the right bit of madness.” WEEK 4: Resilience & Reclamation Day 27: Today’s truth is: "It sounds uncommon nonsense." Idea: Navigating unh…
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Supporting Your Teen Through Love, Heartbreak, and All the Feels
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46:44When your teen falls in love for the first time—or goes through their first heartbreak—it can be emotional for everyone. You want to protect them, guide them, and maybe even stop them from getting hurt. But if you're not careful, your good intentions can push them away. In this episode, I’m joined by journalist, professor, and fellow mom Lisa A. Ph…
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Rewriting the Script on Grief: A Conversation on Loss and Growth with John Tsilimparis, MFT, Author and Podcaster
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42:52In this episode I sit down with podcaster, author, and MFT John Tsilimparis, to talk about one of the most universal and often misunderstood human experiences: grief. John's book The Magic in the Tragic: Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness in Our Darkest Days is a beautiful testament to the possibility of hope, healing, and even…
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Lottie Tomlinson on family tragedy, embracing her body, and navigating anxious thoughts
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1:04:03This week we welcome author, entrepreneur and mum of two Lottie Tomlinson to the Happy Mum Happy Baby studio! Lottie opens up to Gi about losing her mum and how she has navigated her own parenting journey without her mum by her side. Plus, Lottie reflects on finding her truest confidence since having her children and explains why she's no longer hi…
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There’s a reason true healing often feels slow or even impossible in our daily lives. You’re not broken. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just trying to heal in the middle of chaos. Imagine a delicate, struggling plant out in the wild — battered by unpredictable weather, poor soil, and harsh conditions. No matter how much it wants to thrive, it ju…
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101. Trusting the Great Mysteries of Our Lives, Lessons from Spirit Babies, Grief, Letting Go & How Astrology can Guide us with Lea Peterson
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1:10:06🌑 Potent Rebirthing New Moon Energy to all of you Beloveds✨ What are you starting new now, with a clean slate? Are you starting something over? Or something you have never tried? I am delighted to bring you the bold, beautiful & wise Lea Peterson, host of “The Wise Woman Diaries” podcast today on the Heart of the Soul. This episode was recorded on …
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Blackbird; A Mother's Reflection on Grief, Loss & Life After Suicide; Betsy Thibaut Stephenson
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1:28:02Welcome today fellow griever. I appreciate you, I see you and thank you so much for listening and if you can, please ---Support the show Today, I release a recent conversation with Betsy Thibaut Stephenson to talk about her son Charlie who was a smart, witty, reserved, and was (silently) living with being 'unmotivated' & being depressed. Despite do…
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How We Birthed a Turkey | S1E9 "Belly Full of Turkey"
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57:02In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Josh and Craig revisit “Belly Full of Turkey” and reflect on Lily’s hilarious but heartfelt journey into Marshall’s giant Minnesota family, while Ted, Robin, and Barney navigate their own offbeat holiday at a food shelter (and later, a strip club). They discuss Allison Hannigan’s standout performance, the visual…
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Welcome to May 26; "We're All Mad Here" DAILY Mental Health Nugget
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3:53"Hello --It is May 26th and welcome to Wonderland Fellow Griever. — “You’ve just stepped Down the Rabbit Hole — where mental health meets madness after loss. This is your daily dose of truth, grief, and yes, just the right bit of madness.” WEEK 4: Resilience & Reclamation Day 26: Today's truth is: "I shall be punished... by being drowned in my own …
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One baby born, another baby remembered. Both deeply loved. In this episode, we talk about Alina's new alive baby daughter and the unfortunate timing of her birth the same week as Aiden's death anniversary. How did we navigate celebrating a birth day and a death day at the same time? Listen to hear. ::: Support As Long As I'm Living podcast at buym…
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Send us a text In this episode, I’m connecting with Farrah Sheehan—nurse, childbirth educator, and advocate for maternal and child health. Farrah shares her experiences serving vulnerable families, the power of trauma-informed care, and how birth story medicine transforms the healing process. Together, we explore the impact of storytelling in proce…
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The Chair, The Chat, The Catch Up @VandyVanity
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1:10:01Send us a text Watch on YouTube! Time is the most valuable asset in the hair braiding business, and it's something veteran stylist Vandy of VLS Hair ATX has mastered through years of perfecting her craft. In this candid conversation, we dive deep into the realities of professional braiding that clients rarely see and stylists often don't discuss. V…
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Welcome to May 25; "We're All Mad Here" DAILY Mental Health Nugget
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4:12"Hello --It is May 25th and welcome to Wonderland Fellow Griever. — “You’ve just stepped Down the Rabbit Hole — where mental health meets madness after loss. This is your daily dose of truth, grief, and yes, just the right bit of madness.” WEEK 4: Resilience & Reclamation Day 25: Today’s truth is: "Why is a raven like a writing desk?" Idea: Unanswe…
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He Is Much Loved And Much Wanted | A Mother's Stillbirth Story
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1:28:11Nataliia and Winter talk about the birth of Andrew, who was stillborn at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Nataliia tells us about how she and her husband were so excited to welcome their first child into their home. She talks about how everything was perfect until 37 weeks w…
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Welcome to May 24; "We're All Mad Here" DAILY Mental Health Nugget
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4:01"Hello --It is May 24th and welcome to Wonderland Fellow Griever. — “You’ve just stepped Down the Rabbit Hole — where mental health meets madness after loss. This is your daily dose of truth, grief, and yes, just the right bit of madness.” WEEK 4: Resilience & Reclamation Day 24: Today’s truth is: "Then you shouldn't talk." Idea: The silence around…
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Welcome to May 23; "We're All Mad Here" DAILY Mental Health Nugget
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4:00"Hello --It is May 23rd and welcome to Wonderland Fellow Griever. — “You’ve just stepped Down the Rabbit Hole — where mental health meets madness after loss. This is your daily dose of truth, grief, and yes, just the right bit of madness.” WEEK 3: Control & Surrender Day 23: Today’s truth is: "Try again: draw a long breath..." Idea: Starting over. …
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Healing from the impact of loss is truly a journey. There is no destination when it comes to grief. Every experience is unique because of our individual circumstances. It is impossible to create a timeline for this process because it requires something different for each individual. So, we describe the “journey” one story at a time. Today’s episode…
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Margaret Burnham: When Others Carry You Through the Darkness
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40:17In this powerful episode, cancer survivor Margaret Burnham shares her journey through stage 4 colon cancer that had metastasized to her liver — a diagnosis that upended her world. She reveals how the kindness of others became her lifeline, the power of "bullet prayers" that sustained her spirit, and how a miraculous medal became her symbol of hope.…
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Moving On: Stories about letting go of a relationship
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30:37Some relationships stand the test of time—others unravel. In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers explore what it means to heal, let go, and move forward. Part 1: Stuck in a monsoon on Kauai, Belinda Fu unintentionally ruins a friendship with a classmate. Part 2: Matt Storrs blames a dinosaur scientist’s theory for the end of his marriage.…
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Episode 36: The Dogs Who "Walk Us" Through Life
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37:59In this episode, I’m sharing something really close to my heart: how my dog, Odin, helped me survive one of the hardest seasons of my life. After the stillbirth of my son, I felt completely lost. But Odin gave me a reason to get up, to get outside, and to stick to some kind of routine when everything felt like it had fallen apart. Then, during my r…
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The Ripple Effects of Grief: Financial Planning in Uncharted Waters
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5:33Send us a text The unexpected turns our lives take often reveal the true nature of our work and purpose. As we launch Season 8 of Real Talk with Life After Grief, we're taking a reflective journey through our most impactful conversations while sharing how grief work continues to evolve in surprising ways. This season represents a special dedication…
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A Doctor’s View of Hospice: An Interview with Dr. Jane Oh
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40:54Today’s amazing guest is Dr. Jane Oh. After practicing internal medicine for 30 years, Dr. Oh was looking for a new challenge, while also watching her patients age. Transitioning to hospice care seemed a natural next step to help provide comfort and support for her patients. This conversation provides clarity in a field that many perceive and assum…
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Welcome to May 22; "We're All Mad Here" DAILY Mental Health Nugget
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4:03"Hello --It is May 22nd and welcome to Wonderland Fellow Griever. — “You’ve just stepped Down the Rabbit Hole — where mental health meets madness after loss. This is your daily dose of truth, grief, and yes, just the right bit of madness.” WEEK 4: Resilience & Reclamation Day 22: Today’s truth is: "It's a poor sort of memory that only works backwar…
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The Complexities Of Grief: Finding Strength After Loss With Amy Shaw
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43:23Grief is a powerful and transformative experience that touches us all in different ways. In this poignant episode, Amy Shaw shares her journey through profound love and the depths of grief following the loss of her husband. Married for nearly 25 years and having built a large family, Amy faced the unimaginable when her husband received a devastatin…
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108: How to Deal with the Loss of Friendships After Baby Loss
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10:45Send Jen a Text Message When you lose your baby, no one warns you that you might lose your friends too. The texts fade, the calls stop, and suddenly you're not just grieving your child—you’re grieving relationships you thought were solid. And that secondary loss? It hits hard. In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal and often overlooked part…
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Ep. 156. Myra Sack: How to Survive the Death of Your Child Using Movement and Connection
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56:20My guest this week is the incredibly soulful and inspiring Myra Sack. Myra’s life changed when her first daughter, Havi Lev Goldstein, was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, a terminal neurodegenerative disorder, on December 17, 2019. Havi passed away on January 20, 2021. In 2021, Myra and her husband Matt began supporting Courageous Parents Network, a Bost…
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Connect with us! When my mother passed away, I was consumed by my own grief — and rightfully so. But in a quiet moment of clarity, I had to face the truth: my spouse lost her too. My children lost her too. And they were grieving right beside me. Grieving Unapologetically is brought to you by The Heart of Miss Bee, Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization that…
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Connect with us! Not all fathers deserve to be honored. But every daughter deserves a father worth honoring. Let's talk about it... Grieving Unapologetically is brought to you by The Heart of Miss Bee, Inc. a 501(c)(3) organization that exists to honor the late Beverly E. Carroll. This episode is brought to you by The Heart of Miss Bee, Inc. which …
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Rooted in Love and Legacy: The Unexpected Gift of Katie
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1:40:34Send us a text What happens when someone walks into your life and helps rebuild the very foundation grief once tore apart? Nearly 30 years ago, Katie (Hines) Thomas entered our lives not to replace what had been lost—but to hold space for all of it. In this deeply personal Mother’s Day episode, we sit down with our stepmom, Katie, and reflect on th…
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He Couldn’t Save His Brother, But He’s Working to Save Yours
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31:41There’s something uniquely powerful about the bond between siblings. They’re like built-in best friends — there for the good, the bad, and everything in between. But when someone loses a brother or sister, their grief is often overlooked. Many people focus on the parents or the children and forget that siblings are mourning too. In this episode of …
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Welcome to May 21; "We're All Mad Here" DAILY Mental Health Nugget
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4:22"Hello --It is May 21st and welcome to Wonderland Fellow Griever. — “You’ve just stepped Down the Rabbit Hole — where mental health meets madness after loss. This is your daily dose of truth, grief, and yes, just the right bit of madness.” WEEK 3: Control & Surrender Day 21: Today’s truth (revisited) is: "I can't go back to yesterday..." Idea: Acce…
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Friends for 16 Years. Lovers for One Night.
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39:43Elizabeth and Jeff were best friends. They did everything together, from early-morning runs to late-night karaoke sessions. They came up with secret code names for each other and went on undercover missions in their neighborhood. They fought, and made up, and fought some more. Beneath their playful dynamic, an attraction was growing between them, b…
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The Power of Self-Discovery: How Astrology Guides Our Growth with Astrologer, Author, and Mom Madi Murphy
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1:01:47In this episode, I sit down with the radiant Madi Murphy, astrologer, author, and mom of two little ones, to explore what it truly means to live with purpose, alignment, and compassion for ourselves. Madi shares how embracing who we are, rather than who we think we should be, opens the door to real healing and joy. We dive into astrology as more th…
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Therapy Can’t Fix This: The Real Reason Our Kids Feel Lost
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22:01Our society has undergone a radical transformation—from one rooted in hierarchy, authority, and tradition to one that celebrates openness, equality, and emotional authenticity. In this episode, I explore how political and cultural movements like the New Left, along with the rise of secularism, commercialism, and therapeutic thinking, reshaped the w…
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90 | Devil’s in the Details: Devils Tower
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37:30In 1941, George Hopkins took a bet serious when his friend Earl said he couldn’t land on the top of Devils Tower National Monument after leaping from a plane. But what neither of them expected was that George would execute the landing perfectly, and then be completely unable to climb down. Listen now! The outdoors are a beautiful that can be filled…
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Is Afterlife Communication Real? | Daniel Drasin on EVP, Ghosts, and Consciousness EP 428
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1:13:05Send me a Text Message Episode Summary: Award-winning filmmaker and afterlife researcher Daniel Drasin joins Brian for one of the most mind-opening conversations in Grief to Growth history. From capturing real spirit voices through EVP to experiencing a solid, physical ghost encounter witnessed by multiple people, Daniel shares decades of research …
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