Silent Grief Podcast

This Thursday, October 15th, marks International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. At 7:00 PM in every time zone across the earth, families will light a candle, creating a continuous, 24-hour "Wave of Light" around the globe in memory of all babies gone too soon.

For parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy, or infant loss, the Wave of Light is a sacred moment of solidarity. It is a time to break the silence, say our children's names out loud, and remember that our love for them never ends

.In this episode of the Silent Grief Podcast, we help prepare our hearts for this powerful week. Clara reflects on her personal journey of remembering her stillborn son and why every loss—no matter how early—deserves to be honored. Together, Jimmy and Clara offer gentle guidance on creating your own remembrance ritual and navigating the days surrounding October 15th.

In this episode, we explore:

• The history and meaning behind the October 15 International Wave of Light
• Overcoming "imposter grief": Why early pregnancy loss belongs in the light
• The profound healing power of saying your child's name out loud
• How to participate in the Wave of Light (privately or digitally with #WaveOfLight)
• Navigating the "grief hangover" the morning after an emotional memorial

Featured Sponsor: Special thanks to our sponsor, Wright Farm Coffee Roasters. Start your morning with quiet comfort and warmth. Discover small-batch roasted specialty coffee at WrightFarmCoffeeRoasters.com. Use the code SilentGrief to get 10% off your first order. 

Connect with the Silent Grief Community:Website: silentgriefsupport.comListen on Spotify: Silent Grief PodcastBook: Silent Grief: Finding Hope After Miscarriage or Death of a Child by Clara HintonRemember: At 7:00 PM this Thursday, our lights will shine together.

As September draws to a close, October arrives with deep meaning for millions of families around the world: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

For parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or the loss of an infant, October is a sacred yet emotionally challenging season. While it offers a long-awaited opportunity for our babies to be acknowledged and remembered, the sudden flood of ribbons, memorials, and public grief can also leave us feeling emotionally exposed and overwhelmed.

In this episode of the Silent Grief Podcast, we sit down to discuss how to prepare your heart for the month ahead. Clara shares deeply from her personal journey of stillbirth and the origins of her book Silent Grief, offering gentle guidance on how to navigate October with grace, boundaries, and love.In this episode, we explore:

• The bittersweet duality of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
• Why society still struggles to acknowledge perinatal and infant bereavement
• Giving yourself permission to participate—or protect your peace—on your own terms
• Practical ways to honor your baby during October (including the Oct 15 Wave of Light)
• How quiet morning rituals can sustain your emotional reserves when grief is heavy

Featured Sponsor: Special thanks to our sponsor, Wright Farm Coffee Roasters. Cultivate a gentle morning rhythm of warmth, solace, and peace. Discover fresh, small-batch roasted specialty coffee at WrightFarmCoffeeRoasters.com Use the code SilentGrief to get 10% of your first order.

Connect with the Silent Grief Community:
Website & Support: silentgriefsupport.com
Listen on Spotify: Silent Grief Podcast
Book: Silent Grief: Finding Hope After Miscarriage or Death of a Child by Clara Hinton
Remember: No matter how brief their time was, your baby's life matters.

It is one of the most common, casual questions in everyday life: "So, do you have children? How many do you have?" But for a parent who has lost a child, those few words can stop time.Do you count the child who is no longer here and risk an awkward, painful silence? Or do you only name your living children to spare the stranger's discomfort, only to walk away feeling a wave of guilt for leaving your child out?In this episode of the Silent Grief Podcast, co-hosts Jimmy Hinton and Clara Hinton dive deep into "the dreaded question." Together, they unpack the emotional tug-of-war between honoring your child and protecting your emotional energy, sharing a practical 3-tier framework to help you navigate casual conversations without guilt.In this episode, we discuss:

• Why the "how many kids" question triggers such acute anxiety and guilt
• Breaking free from the belief that protecting your peace means erasing your child
• A practical 3-Tier Response Guide: What to say to strangers, acquaintances, and close friends
• How spouses can align on their answers before walking into social gatherings
• Finding daily anchors of stillness and self-compassion when social interaction drains you

Featured Sponsor: Special thanks to our sponsor, Wright Farm Coffee Roasters. Start your morning with warmth, comfort, and mindful reflection. Explore their handcrafted single-origin roasts and blends at WrightFarmCoffeeRoasters.com.Connect with the Silent Grief Community:
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Listen on Spotify: Silent Grief Podcast
Remember: You are always a parent to every one of your children.

September brings a quiet ache that catches so many bereaved parents off guard. Between social media flooded with first-day-of-school photos, yellow buses rolling down our streets, and the haunting thought of what grade your child would be entering this year, "back-to-school" season can feel like an emotional battlefield.In this episode of the Silent Grief Podcast, we sit down to talk openly about navigating milestone grief, managing the sudden triggers of the school season, and how to gently protect your heart when the rest of the world seems to be moving on.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why September triggers such profound milestone grief for parents who have lost a child
• Practical boundaries for social media during back-to-school week
• How to honor and remember your child during milestone seasons
• Finding daily anchors of quiet and comfort when grief feels overwhelming

Featured Sponsor: Special thanks to our sponsor, Wright Farm Coffee Roasters. Discover fresh, small-batch roasted specialty coffee crafted for quiet morning reflection at WrightFarmCoffeeRoasters.com.Use code SilentGrief for 10% off your first purchase

Connect with the Silent Grief Community:
Website & Support: silentgriefsupport.com
Listen on Spotify: Silent Grief Podcast
Share your story and remember: You are not alone in your grief.

Don't you wish you could just erase grief with a magic eraser? There's not a parent alive who, if given the option, wouldn't just erase the grief and wish their child back to life. But there is no magic eraser. We all know that grief is a daily part of life. Our children aren't coming back. So how do we move forward with grief? 

It takes a tremendous amount of love, acceptance, and raw emotion to keep moving forward. In this heart-felt episode, we offer compassion for everyone who is struggling. We hope our words offer comfort to everyone who is struggling. Much love to all of you. 

Thank you to our newest sponsor, Wright Farm Coffee Roasters! Please help support this podcast by trying some delicious coffee at https://www.wrightfarmcoffeeroasters.com/  Use the code SilentGrief for 10% off your first purchase. 

Find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport

And Twitter:
https://twitter.com/clarahinton

Once our child passes away, life will never be the same. The second they are gone, the future is completely different. Grief rewrites our future. It's a harsh reality that all of us grieving parents must cope with. 

But we have the ability to rewrite part of that future as well. Sure, it will look completely different. Nothing will ever be the same as it was before. Yet we have the ability to make decisions to better ourselves. Grief is a complicated journey. Let this episode offer you some encouragement. 

Thank you to our newest sponsor, Wright Farm Coffee Roasters! Please help support this podcast by trying some delicious coffee at https://www.wrightfarmcoffeeroasters.com/  Use the code SilentGrief for 10% off your first purchase. 

Find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport

And Twitter:
https://twitter.com/clarahinton

Christians often are attacked for grieving. We are told that our faith is weak, that we are bitter, or that God had some marvelous plan for our child and somehow we are supposed to be excited about the fact that our child is no longer with us. Here's an important point: It's okay to grieve! 

We will shout it from the rooftop: "It's okay to grieve." It's absurd to expect people to not grieve just because they believe in heaven. It's unfair to ask grieving parents to park their sadness and pretend like they are happy after the trauma of child loss. 

There is no timeline for grief. If parents are still grieving decades after losing their child, that's OK. Grief is something that helps us to process the tremendous loss. Being a Christian doesn't magically take away the sadness. 

Check out my book Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope at https://amzn.to/49E3tP6

Find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport

And Twitter:
https://twitter.com/clarahinton

The thought of not having our baby with us anymore on Earth is devastating. However, many people find comfort in the thought of the afterlife when we can meet again. People who aren't believers of God can find comfort in different ways too. 

We believe that we're all walking this Earth together in this fragile thing we call life. We are here to support one another, encourage each other, and help our neighbors along their journey of grief. In this episode, we offer comforting words to the wounded. 

If you want to read the full chapter, "Rest In Heaven My Dear Child," see my book Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope at https://amzn.to/49E3tP6

Find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport

And Twitter:
https://twitter.com/clarahinton

Finding hope in the midst of grief can seem like an impossibility. When our child dies, our world comes crashing down on us. Accomplishing routine tasks feels mundane at best. Life loses its spark. 

Finding hope takes time and commitment to move forward little-by-little. The good news is that it IS possible. We can learn to live in that delicate balance between deep loss and hope for what lies ahead. Join us for this important discussion. 

If you want to read the full chapter, "Working Hard to Find Hope," see my book Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope at https://amzn.to/49E3tP6

Find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport

And Twitter:
https://twitter.com/clarahinton

Is there anything that will help my grief? We've all be there. In fact, you might be there now. Things seem like they will never get better. Grief does that to us. Those of us who are no strangers to it know that it takes a LONG (very long!) time to rebuild our lives and start pulling ourselves out of the funk. 

The good news is that there is a lot we can be doing to help restore our weary souls. Tune in to hear some of the things that have worked for me. After nearly 11 years, I can finally say that I'm in a much better place emotionally. You will get there. 

If you want to learn more about "Is there anythig that can help my grief?", see my book, Child Loss: The Heartbreak and the Hope: https://amzn.to/49E3tP6

Find us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SilentGriefSupport

And Twitter:
https://twitter.com/clarahinton