In this powerful episode, Samantha sits down with Jae (a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, doula, and mom of four) to explore the layers of her motherhood journey. From delivering a son with congenital heart defects to advocating for military mothers and surviving her own health battles, Jae shares how she turned pain into purpose.

Together, they unpack:

• The trauma of NICU life and premature birth
• What it means to grieve while mothering
• Advocating for systemic change in military parenting policies
• Balancing personal healing with public advocacy
• How motherhood and pageantry became her unexpected platforms for empowerment

This is a story of resilience, identity, and fiercely loving your children, while fighting for a world that sees and supports mothers more fully. Whether you’re a military mom, NICU parent, survivor, or simply someone trying to do better for the next generation, Jae’s story will leave you seen, stirred, and supported.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of child loss, NICU trauma, PTSD, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Please listen with care.

In this deeply moving episode of The Silent Mother, Sam sits down with Melissa, a mother whose journey through grief and healing began when her daughter, Audrey, was born at just 24 weeks and lived for two days. Melissa shares her NICU experience, the emotional aftermath of infant loss, and how she found meaning in the silence that followed.

We explore what it means to mother a child who is no longer earthside, the complexities of parenting after loss, and the power of storytelling as a path to healing. Melissa also opens up about her decision to write and self-publish a children’s book, Hello, Little Love, a heartfelt tribute to Audrey and the love that lives on.

This episode is a tender reminder that grief and motherhood are not separate stories, they often coexist. Whether you’ve experienced loss yourself or want to better support someone who has, Melissa’s vulnerability and strength will stay with you long after the episode ends.

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Motherhood is heavy, especially when you’re carrying the weight of a child’s chronic illness. In this episode of The Silent Mother Podcast, Sam sits down with Jessica, a mother navigating the complex realities of raising a daughter with Type 1 diabetes, alopecia, Crohn’s disease, and growth hormone deficiency.

Jessica opens up about the emotional and financial toll of managing these conditions, and the impact on their family dynamics. She shares her experience of advocacy, resilience, and the unspoken struggles that come with being a mother in the trenches.

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In this deeply moving episode of The Silent Mother podcast, I sit down with Melinda, a mother who has spent the past decade navigating life after loss. Her daughter, Victoria, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and passed away at just 23 days old. On the 10-year anniversary of Victoria’s passing, Melinda shares how that heartbreaking loss shaped her, not just as a grieving mother but as a woman determined to grow, heal, and honor her daughter’s memory.

We discuss the raw realities of infant loss, the struggles of coping in the early years, and how grief transformed her perspective on life, mortality, and motherhood. Melinda also opens up about addiction, breaking cycles for her older daughters, and the ways she has found purpose in her pain.

If you’ve ever experienced loss or know someone who has, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting, it means learning to carry love forward in a new way.

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 In this heartfelt episode of The Silent Mother, Sam Richardson sits down with Tiffany, a mother who faced years of infertility and experienced the devastating loss of her baby in the second trimester. Tiffany opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of navigating fertility treatments, coping with miscarriage, and how she ultimately found healing in the joy of motherhood. Now a proud mom of two healthy daughters, Tiffany shares her journey with raw honesty, offering hope and encouragement to anyone walking a similar path. This episode is a powerful reminder that, even in the darkest times, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Join us as we talk about loss, resilience, and the strength it takes to keep moving forward. 

In this inaugural episode of The Silent Mother, host Sam Richardson opens up about her personal motherhood journey, sharing the profound highs and heart-wrenching lows, including the loss of her baby, Kaydance. Sam delves into the often silent and unexpected challenges that mothers face, from miscarriage to the emotional weight of balancing grief with family life. Join her as she explains why she started this podcast and how it aims to create a space for sharing, healing, and supporting one another through the silent journeys of motherhood. Whether you're walking this path or supporting someone who is, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone.

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In a world that often silences the pain of losing a child, The Silent Mother is a voice for those who’ve experienced the unimaginable. I’m Sam Richardson, your host. As someone who has faced the heartbreak of miscarriage and infant loss, I created this space to break the silence and share stories of strength, healing, and hope.

Whether you’ve been through it yourself or are looking to support a loved one, each episode will explore personal stories, expert insights, and real conversations about loss, love, and moving forward.

Subscribe now to hear the voices that often go unheard. It’s time to break the silence and start healing together.