In this week's episode, we talk to Hamburg-based British expat Nicky about her son Johan Nader who was tragically stillborn only a day before his calculated due date (presumed cord compression).   Find out how Nicky and her husband coped with their grief, how Johan lives on through Nicky's volunteering and what message she has for bereaved parents in a similar life situation.   If you'd like to reach out to Nicky, you can find her on Instagram: @nickyhaf.s     

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For this week's episode, we had the honour of talking to Priyanka from Melbourne, Australia, who shared her story about her life-threatening ectopic pregnancy and the life and legacy of their beautiful daughter Lily, who passed away aged 10 and a half months of an incurable brain condition known as Miller Dieker Syndrome.

Find out more about Priyanka and her fantastic foundation in honour of their daughter Lily supporting paediatric palliative care here: https://lilycalvert.com/

 

Imagine having to say goodbye to a baby the you have never met...

 

In this week's episode we speak to Rachel Lewis of the Little Big Fierce Co. who shares her story of termination for medical reasons only 15 weeks into her first pregnancy. Rachel shares the heartbreaking story, saying goodbye to her daughter and the impact that this has had on her and her family since.

In this episode we discuss the impact of grief comparison within the baby loss community and TFMR - the 'taboo within the taboo'.

 

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www.thelittlebigfierceco.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/thelittlebigfierce/

 

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Sandra and Katie are back with Season 2 (after a well-deserved summer break…).

In this week's episode, they have an informal chat about what it was like to be pregnant with their rainbow babies, the so-called "Happy Ending" myth, and their hopes for the future.

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In this week's episode, we talk to Julia Bueno, who recently published her groundbreaking book The Brink of Being: Talking About Miscarriage in which she draws on her own experience with miscarriage as well as other patient's stories and current medical expertise.

Julia is a psychotherapist specialising in working with women who have experienced pregnancy loss or struggled to conceive. Her writing has been published in The Times (UK), Express, Therapy Today, and welldoing.org, among others.

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"My whole life was flipped upside down"

In this week's episode we chat to Liz Shipman (@lizshipman09 on Instagram). Liz is our first international speaker and joins us on the podcast all the way from Utah in the USA.

Liz shares her story of second trimester loss and how she coped with grief, motherhood and anger following the birth of her daughter Robin at 16 weeks.

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"I found other women [in those forums] to be so helpful and supportive." 

In this week's episode, we chat to Bex Massey (@bexmasseyuk) from Manchester about her long fertility journey. Bex was diagnosed with thyroid issues and sadly suffered a missed miscarriage before finally getting pregnant with her son.

Check out her helpful videos and blogs:

Videos Miscarriage Keepsake Film | Miscarriage Grief https://youtu.be/kacGgdj4P68 8 Ways to Prepare for a Miscarriage At Home https://youtu.be/MIIxG0K6zzk 10 Ways to Honour The Loss of Your Baby https://youtu.be/6JJzE2wOgqw 8 Ways to Cope With Infertility and Loss at Christmas https://youtu.be/d2D9x6oILYc Top 5 Books for Coping with Infertility https://youtu.be/R1EdlI83VO4 My Infertility Journey https://youtu.be/LDplywbrJ2c Blog Posts Miscarriage: The Grief That Dare Not Speak its Name https://bexmassey.co.uk/miscarriage-the-grief-that-dare-not-speak-its-name How to Support Someone Struggling with Infertility or Child Loss https://bexmassey.co.uk/think-what-not-to-say-twnts

This week Sandra interviews her close friend Jen as they reflect on a year of parallel miscarriages. What happened when one gave birth before the other? Did it impact on their friendship?

Jen also shares how her pregnancy losses have had a lasting effect, even now she is just weeks away from giving birth to her second child.

A couple of swears.

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In this episode, Podcast hosts Sandra & Katie talk about how their recurrent pregnancy losses impacted on the emotional and physical intimacy with their partners.

• What were the challenges?
• How did those losses shape their marriages?
• What was the impact on other relationships?

 

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In this interview special, Katie meets the wonderful Helen McCabe, experienced yoga teacher and director of Dorset's popular yoga studio The Space.

Helen offers valuable insight into the neurological aspects of breathing, the power of movement and the importance of stillness.

She explores how we can shift from a state of scarcity to a healthier, more balanced Self and provides helpful tips and tools for our day-to-day mental self-care.

• Can grief and gratitude go hand in hand?
• What role does breathing play in my healing process?
• How can I be more mindful in my stressful daily life?

 

Find out more in this exciting interview special! For more info on Helen's work and The Space, check out www.yogaatthespace.com