A Holistic Dose

The Hardest Choice: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Showing Up | EP 6


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In this deeply personal and emotionally rich episode of A Holistic Dose, Tiffany opens up for the first time about a traumatic chapter in her life—navigating a devastating prenatal diagnosis, a decision that no mother ever imagines making, and the unexpected moments of grace that surrounded it.

At six months pregnant with her second child, Tiffany learned her unborn son had Tuberous Sclerosis Complex—a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder. With limited medical options due to restrictive state laws and the severity of the diagnosis, Tiffany was forced to make an unthinkable decision that ultimately took her out of state, into the care of the late Dr. LeRoy Carhart, one of only two doctors in the country trained and willing to help.

This episode is about more than loss. It's about love—the love of a mother who showed up when it mattered, the compassion of a medical provider who risked everything for women’s health, and the beginning of a friendship with her now co-host, who offered one of the most thoughtful gestures in Tiffany’s darkest hour.

With raw honesty, education, and tenderness, this episode holds space for anyone who has experienced grief, felt alone in their decisions, or simply needed to hear that they are not alone.

Key Points Covered:

  • Tiffany's pregnancy journey and the unexpected challenges she faced.
  • Insights into the emotional impact of medical trauma, specifically, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC).
  • The importance of support systems during difficult times
  • How to cope with grief and loss in a supportive community
  • Advice for friends supporting loved ones through trauma
  • A tribute to Dr. LeRoy Carhart and his legacy
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