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Reading Queens
Reading QueensS4 Ep. #12: Throwback - Writers Talk About WritingThrowback! In this one, we discuss some of the writerly/author questions we get asked, talk about self publishing world, and we tell stories! Hosted by Joanna Reeder, Alison Ingleby, Kay L. Moody, and Valia Lind Artwork by Hanna Sandvig.  Music by Stephen Roy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2023-11-2956 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS4 Ep. #5: Matchsticks to prop your eyes openJoin the queens as they get into a random discussion about hyped books & find out which book is "horrifyingly beautiful." Fun times! Books mentioned: https://bookshop.org/lists/s4-ep-5-matchsticks-to-prop-your-eyes-open IG: https://www.instagram.com/readingqueenspod/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/readingqueenspod Hosted by Alison Ingleby, Clarissa Gosling, and Valia Lind. Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2023-10-1134 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS4 Ep. #2: Throwback: Survival StoriesJoin us for a discussion of various books about survival! With a new guest!  Books mentioned: https://bookshop.org/lists/s3-ep-38-survival-stories IG: https://www.instagram.com/readingqueenspod/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/readingqueenspod Hosted by Alison Ingleby, K.C. Cordell, and Valia Lind.  Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2023-09-2039 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS3 Ep. #56: Throwback - Casting Favorite Book BoyfriendsIn this one, Alison goes on a trip, Rose sees dead bodies, and Valia chooses someone besides Dylan O'Brien for a book boyfriend. Discuss!  Books mentioned: https://bookshop.org/lists/s3-ep-34-casting-favorite-book-boyfriends IG: https://www.instagram.com/readingqueenspod/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/readingqueenspod Hosted by Alison Ingleby, Rose Garcia, and Valia Lind.  Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2023-08-3038 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS3 Ep. #51: Throwback - Sports Romance ReadsThrowback to one of our favorites! Come hang out with us as Valia converts Alison and Rose to become sport romance readers!  Find the books here: Amazon Book Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingqueenspod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readingqueenspod Hosted by Alison Ingleby, Rose Garcia, and Valia Lind. Artwork by Hanna Sandvig.Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2023-07-2644 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS3 Ep. #47: Throwback - Portal FantasyIn this episode, we have a whole discussion on what portal fantasy is and then we discuss some books! Also, Valia is shocked into silence when no one knows what Sliders is. Join the fun!  Joanna's book: https://www.amazon.com/Courting-Thieves-Crowns-Joanna-Reeder-ebook/dp/B0BLDPZ8VN Books discussed: https://bookshop.org/lists/s3-ep-23-portal-fantasy Hosted by Alison Ingleby, Kay L. Moody, and Valia Lind.  Artwork by Hanna Sandvig.Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2023-06-2838 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS3 Ep. #38: Survival StoriesJoin us for a discussion of various books about survival! With a new guest! Books mentioned: https://bookshop.org/lists/s3-ep-38-survival-stories IG: https://www.instagram.com/readingqueenspod/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/readingqueenspod Hosted by Alison Ingleby, K.C. Cordell, and Valia Lind. Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2023-04-2639 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS3 Ep. #34: Casting Favorite Book BoyfriendsIn this one, Alison goes on a trip, Rose sees dead bodies, and Valia chooses someone besides Dylan O'Brien for a book boyfriend. Discuss! Books mentioned: https://bookshop.org/lists/s3-ep-34-casting-favorite-book-boyfriends IG: https://www.instagram.com/readingqueenspod/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/readingqueenspod Hosted by Alison Ingleby, Rose Garcia, and Valia Lind. Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2023-03-2938 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS3 Ep. #25: Throwback - Villains!Another fun throwback episode!! Do we love them? Do we hate them? Do we love to hate them? Or hate to love them? Come join the discussion! Hosted by Alison Ingleby, Abby J. Reed, Kristin J. Dawson, and Valia Lind Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2023-01-2548 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS3 Ep. #23: Portal FantasyIn this episode, we have a whole discussion on what portal fantasy is and then we discuss some books! Also, Valia is shocked into silence when no one knows what Sliders is. Join the fun!  Joanna's book: https://www.amazon.com/Courting-Thieves-Crowns-Joanna-Reeder-ebook/dp/B0BLDPZ8VN Books discussed: https://bookshop.org/lists/s3-ep-23-portal-fantasy Hosted by Alison Ingleby, Kay L. Moody, and Valia Lind.  Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2023-01-1138 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS3 Ep. #21: Throwback - Fairytale RetellingsTHROWBACK! We're back with our book club talk, returning with one of our favorite tropes: Fairytale Retellings! Book links: https://bookshop.org/lists/s2-ep-32-fairytale-retellings Valia's wolf book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y83G4GL Hosted by Alison Ingleby, Joanna Reeder, Stacey Trombley, and Valia Lind. Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2022-12-2846 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS3 Ep. #15: Sports Romance ReadsCome hang out with us as Valia converts Alison and Rose to become sport romance readers!  Find the books here: Amazon Book Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingqueenspod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readingqueenspod Hosted by Alison Ingleby, Rose Garcia, and Valia Lind. Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2022-11-1644 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS2 Ep. #37: Super-humansToday's episode is all about super-humans and their super powers! Join us as we discuss all kinds of fun stuff and make sure you check out the links below for a free book!  Bookshop page: https://bookshop.org/lists/s2-ep-37-super-humans Phenom by K.C. Cordell: https://www.kccordell.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/readingqueenspod Hosted by Clarissa Gosling, Alison Ingleby, and Valia Lind.  Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/mes...
2022-05-2543 minIndie Author Mastermind
Indie Author MastermindFacebook Communities for Authors - with Clare Littlemore and Alison InglebyOn today’s Indie Author Mastermind, Jon Cronshaw is join by Clare Littlemore and Alison Ingleby to talk about running Facebook reader groups.We cover:- what are the advantages of running an author Facebook group?- what types of posts work in author Facebook communities?- how can Facebook groups help authors sell more books?- how can you build an audience on Facebook groups?Clare Littlemore is a young adult dystopian and sci-fi author who thrives on fictionally destroying the world with a cup of te...
2022-04-2128 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS2 Ep. #32: Fairytale RetellingsWe're back with our book club talk, returning with one of our favorite tropes: Fairytale Retellings!  Book links: https://bookshop.org/lists/s2-ep-32-fairytale-retellings Valia's wolf book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Y83G4GL Hosted by Alison Ingleby, Joanna Reeder, Stacey Trombley, and Valia Lind. Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2022-04-2046 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS2 Ep. #26: VillainsDo we love them? Do we hate them? Do we love to hate them? Or hate to love them? Come join the discussion!  Make sure to check out 2 FREE books, available only the week of March 9-13th! --> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083J7VM4N Hosted by Alison Ingleby, Abby J. Reed, Kristin J. Dawson, and Valia Lind Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2022-03-0948 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS2 Ep. #25: Let's Talk About WritingTHROWBACK! In this one, we discuss some of the writerly/author questions we get asked, talk about self publishing world, and we tell stories! Hosted by Joanna Reeder (@joanna_reeder), Alison Ingleby (@alisoningleby), Kay L. Moody (@kaylmoody), and Valia Lind (@valialind). Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2022-03-0256 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS2 Ep. #18: Harry Potter and The Trip Down Memory LaneWelcome to this fun-filled episode about Harry Potter! We talk books, memories, movies, and how Valia still haven't read all the books. But Abby is planning a full Hogwarts nursery for her children! And so much more!  Hosted by Abby J. Reed, Alison Ingleby, Joanna Reader, and Valia Lind.  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingqueenspod/ Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2022-01-1256 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS2 Ep. #12: Writing TalkIn this one, we discuss some of the writerly/author questions we get asked, talk about self publishing world, and we tell stories!  Hosted by Joanna Reeder (@joanna_reeder), Alison Ingleby (@alisoningleby), Kay L. Moody (@kaylmoody), and Valia Lind (@valialind). Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2021-12-0156 minReading Queens
Reading QueensS2 Ep. #10: Food in Books!Please have a snack before or during listening to this episode because it will make you hungry!! We talk about food we write into our own books and books we read. We also go over Thanksgiving dishes! We were all hungry by the end of it.  Hosted by Hanna Sandvig (@hannasandvig), Alison Ingleby (@alisoningleby), Rose Garcia (@rosegarciabooks), and Valia Lind (@valialind) Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingqueenspod/ Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2021-11-171h 01Reading Queens
Reading QueensBonus ep. #7: Author Interview - Stacey TrombleyWe are thrilled to have Stacey Trombley as the guest of honor! We talk casinos, male heroes with horns, and jumping out of airplanes...plus, so much more! Don't miss out!  Pick up her complete fae series!  - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085RTQ4PM Follow Stacey on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trombolii/ Follow Stacey on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trombolii Stacey's website - https://www.staceytrombley.com Hosted by Alison Ingleby (@alisoningleby), Clari Gosling (@clarissahgosling), and Valia Lind (@valialind) Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Mu...
2021-09-0631 minReading Queens
Reading QueensEp. 30: Regency romance, The Fifth Season, & a dying worldIn this one, we discuss some good comfort regency romance! We also dive into the dying world trope and talk about some great books by V.E. Schwab, Raye Wagner and Kelly St. Claire, N.K. Jemisin, Virginia Bergin. And more!  Hosted by Tessonja Odette (@tessonja), Kristin J. Dawson (@kristinimagines), Alison Ingleby (@alisoningleby), and Valia Lind (@valialind). Bookshop link: https://bookshop.org/lists/ep-30-regency-romance-the-fifth-season-a-dying-world Amazon book club: https://amzn.to/3BY3dYj Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp...
2021-07-281h 12Reading Queens
Reading QueensEp. 29: Ball gowns, bookish vacations, & AustenlandIn this one, we plan a Queen’s BALL! And demand Alison wears a “sticky outy” dress for it. We might also laugh a lot, talk about traveling to bookish places, and Jane Austen, so come join!  Hosted by Tessonja Odette (@tessonja), Kristin J. Dawson (@kristinimagines), Alison Ingleby (@alisoningleby), & Valia Lind (@valialind).  Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2021-07-2134 minThe Sagebrush Trail
The Sagebrush TrailDelilah of the SnowsChapter 22 - Alison’s Sault; Grace finds herself lost on the trail and Ingleby comes to her rescue The post Delilah of the Snows first appeared on Mardell Music.
2021-07-0224 minReading Queens
Reading QueensEp. 24: Book hipsters, The Hunger Games, & the contestThis is a very tangent filled episode, but so fun! Come talk the contest trope with us! Books mentioned by Elizabeth Lim, Ernest Cline, Suzanne Collins, Joelle Charbonneau, Audrey Grey, and more!  Link to the books: https://bookshop.org/lists/ep-24-book-hipsters-the-hunger-games-the-contest Amazon book club: https://amzn.to/3wH9ZhG Hosted by Hanna Sandvig (@hannasadnvig), Joanna Reeder (@joanna_reeder), Alison Ingleby (@alisoningleby), and Valia Lind (@valialind) Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2021-06-161h 03Reading Queens
Reading QueensEp. 23: Chickens, book BFFs, & Raya and the Last DragonThe energy in this episode is very chaotic and very fun! Come hang out with us as we discuss some very serious chicken situations, Raya and the Last Dragon writing lessons, and which book character we would love to have as our BFF!  Hosted by Hanna Sandvig (@hannasandvig), Joanna Reeder (@joanna_reeder), Alison Ingleby (@alisoningleby), and Valia Lind (@valialind).  Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2021-06-0943 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#60 Miscarriage, meditation and finding joy after loss with Sheri JohnsonIn the final episode of this season, I talk to Sheri Johnson about how she found joy in life after loss. Sheri suffered three miscarriages and infertility before deciding not to undergo further fertility treatment. She now helps others find healing and joy after pregnancy loss. In the interview, we talk about: Sheri’s first miscarriage and delivering her baby on the toilet (13:37) Struggling to get pregnant again, miscarrying and a suspect ectopic pregnancy (19:42) Hearing a heartbeat for the first time, only to then miscarry a third child (23:38) Exploring spiritual healing to come to terms with he...
2021-06-041h 13Footprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#59 Grace’s Story, Help from Tommy’s and a Grandmother’s Grief with Hannah and RachaelIn episode 59 of Footprints on our Hearts, I chat to Rachael and Hannah about their experience of baby loss and pregnancy after loss. Rachael is Hannah’s mother and grandmother to Grace who died shortly after she was born in 2018. In the interview we talk about: Hannah’s pregnancy with Grace and going into premature labour when she was 21 weeks pregnant (5:44) Having Grace whisked away and not being told that she had been born alive (15:24) Hannah’s experience of grief and how Rachael felt trying to support her daughter through her dark days (23:32) Receiving support from Tommy’...
2021-05-2157 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#58 DJ, Premature Babies and Supporting Bereaved Parents with Ali AndeIn Episode 58 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Ali Ande, whose first son, DJ was sadly stillborn in 2016. Her second son Grayson and her third son, Gavin were both born prematurely, Gavin at the height of the covid-19 pandemic last year. In the interview, we talk about: Ali’s journey to getting pregnant and the naivety of pregnancy before loss (09:13) Going into hospital to give birth to DJ and spending time with him after he was born (20:44) How a nurse’s wise words helped prepare Ali for grief (27:08) Experiencing anxiety while pregnant with her seco...
2021-05-0753 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#57 Adoption After Baby Loss and Infertility with Ruth HopkinsIn Episode 57 of Footprints on our Hearts, I welcome Ruth Hopkins back to the podcast! Ruth was my guest in Episode 4, when we talked about her ectopic pregnancy, her son, Dexter, who was stillborn, and her subsequent miscarriage. Last year, Ruth and Dave decided to apply to become adoptive parents and Ruth kindly agreed to come back onto the podcast to talk about the process their went through and the emotional aspect of deciding to grow their family in a different way. In the interview, we talk about: Ruth’s experience of baby loss and unexplained se...
2021-04-2358 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#56 IVF, Ectopic Pregnancies and Robo-Babies with Laura GallagherThis week, I talk with Laura Gallagher, the author of Robo-Babies a children’s book that explains the many varied ways in which families can form. We discuss Laura’s experience of IVF, parenting after infertility, birth trauma and loss, and the two ectopic pregnancies she sadly experienced after her son’s birth. In the interview, we talk about: Feeling embarrassed and alone having been told they would need to go through IVF to conceive (15:02) The pressure of only having one viable embryo and Rafe’s birth (19:46) The challenges of bonding with your baby after infertility, birth tr...
2021-04-091h 03Footprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#55 Finn’s Story, Heart Surgery and Sibling Grief with Claire CassidyThis week, I talk to Claire Cassidy about her son, Finn, who lost his fight for life after 34 days. Finn was diagnosed with three congenital heart defects and underwent multiple surgeries before he sadly passed away. We chat about Finn, Claire’s grief and the impact on her older son, Lucas, who wasn’t allowed into the hospital to see his brother due to Covid-19 regulations. In the interview, we talk about: Realising Finn wasn’t well, being rushed to the NICU then transferred to Glasgow Children’s Hospital (6:56) Receiving a diagnosis of three heart conditions and watc...
2021-03-2644 minReading Queens
Reading QueensEp. 11: Final Introduction, dead succulents, & The Lord of the RingsIn this episode, you get to meet our final Reading Queen, listen to our plant love grow like the plants we keep buying (except for the succulents), and enjoy our lament over the Hobbit movie adaptation. Among other things! Hosted by Hanna Sandvig (@hannasandvig), Joanna Reeder (@joanna_reeder), Alison Ingleby (@alisoningleby), & Valia Lind (@valialind). Come join the fun & guess what our next trope discussion is!  Artwork by Hanna Sandvig. Music by Stephen Roy.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readingqueens/message
2021-03-1739 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#54 Eliza’s story, IVF and Parenting After Loss with Sarah ChapmanIn Episode 54, I chat with Sarah Chapman about her daughter Eliza, who was stillborn in 2018, and her rainbow baby, Liberty. We discuss grief, secondary infertility, IVF and parenting after loss, plus how they include Eliza in their day-to-day family life. In the interview, we talk about: Sarah’s pregnancy with Eliza, going into labour and finding out her baby had died (7:38) How Sarah felt about meeting Eliza after she was born (16:31) How having her parents live in the States and suffering a further family bereavement shortly after Eliza’s death impacted on Sarah and her husband’s grie...
2021-03-1255 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#53 Praying for Healing, Preparing for Death with Clint WatkinsIn Episode 53 of Footprints on our Hearts, I chat to Clint Watkins who lost two sons at different stages of pregnancy. We discuss Clint and his wife’s dilemma over whether to continue with her pregnancy after having been told their son would not survive and what plans they made to honour their son both during pregnancy and after he was born. We also chat about Clint’s faith and the role of grief and lamentation in faith. In the interview, we talk about: Getting pregnant and finding out that their baby had anencephaly (2:18) Faci...
2021-02-2650 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#52 One Year of Footprints on our HeartsThis week, I have a special bonus episode to celebrate one year of the podcast! I’ve been catching up with a few of my past guests, reflecting on what I’ve learned from talking to so many parents about their experiences of baby loss and sharing my own reflections on the past year. In Part One, I share seven things I’ve learned from the stories that I’ve shared on Footprints on our Hearts. (3:10) In Part Two (18:00), I share some reflections on the past year. In my mini interview with Karl, we talk...
2021-02-1952 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#51 Neo-Natal Loss, Organ Donation and Pregnancy After Loss with Claire and AndrewIn Episode 51 of Footprints on our Hearts, I chat with Claire and Andrew about their daughter Alexandra who died shortly after she was born. Claire describes Alexandra as having the dubious accolade of being “the biggest and the sickest baby on the NICU”. We discuss why they chose to explore organ donation, grief, counselling, and pregnancy and parenting after loss. Following the arrival of the couple’s second daughter, Ophelia, they experienced two years of unexplained infertility. At the time of recording the interview, Claire was pregnant with their third child and they have since welcomed baby Daphne...
2021-02-121h 02Footprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#50 Stillbirth, Faith and Facing Death with Asma BiIn this week’s episode, I chat with Asma Bi about her daughter, Sujdah, who was stillborn in 2018, her Islamic faith and how this helped her grieve. In the same year that Sujdah passed, Asma suffered an extreme allergic reaction to medication which she barely survived. We discuss how this terrible experience helped her accept and be at peace with Sujdah’s death. In the interview, we talk about: Asma’s pregnancy with her daughter, Sujdah, and the events leading up to finding out she had passed away. (6:12) Meeting Sujdah after she was born. (17:07) How her family...
2021-01-2944 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#49 Fibroids, PAPP-A and PTSD with Christina RothwellIn Episode 49 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Christina Rothwell about her experience of losing her baby daughter during the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact the changes to maternity care had on her pregnancy. In the interview, we talk about: Getting pregnant and finding out she had a fibroid on the outside of her uterus and low PAPP-A (6:27) Going in for a repeat scan at 21-weeks and finding out her baby had died. (24:53) Being given a tablet to prepare her body for labour and going in to give birth (31:38) Deciding not to meet her...
2021-01-151h 03Footprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#48 Living with Loss in 2021Episode 48 of Footprints on our Hearts is a special solo show on living with loss in 2021. I think we can all agree that 2020 for most people was a really tough year, and I very much hope that 2021 sees a return to a normality that involves hugging, human interaction and not being trapped inside our homes! I’ve spent the past couple of weeks reflecting on my grief journey over the past year and on how we can balance living our best life while allowing ourselves space to grieve. It’s something I’ve talked about with some of my...
2021-01-0828 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#47 Mackenzie’s Story and Pregnancy After Loss with RobynThis week, I talk with Robyn whose daughter, Mackenzie, passed away when she was just two months old as a result of an undiagnosed heart defect. We also talk a lot about Austin, Mackenzie’s younger brother, his fight for life and why Robyn has never thought of him as her “rainbow baby”. In the interview, we talk about: Robyn’s pregnancy with Mackenzie and what she was like as a baby (6:24) The events that led up to Mackenzie’s passing (9:47) Being questioned after her death and the botched autopsy (18:52) Falling pregnant with her son after struggling...
2020-12-1856 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#46 Sawyer’s Story, Hydrops and Mirror Syndrome with EmilyIn Episode 46 of Footprints on our Hearts, guest host, Chainie Jackson talks to Emily about her son Sawyer, who was diagnosed with hydrops during the second trimester of her pregnancy and sadly passed away shortly after his birth. In the interview, they talk about: Being told at their first scan that Sawyer had fluid around the back of his neck (4:02) Finding out Sawyer had hydrops fetalis and having various tests to determine the severity of his condition (10:22) Meeting with a panel of doctors and making plans to give Sawyer the best possible chance (24:15) Being admitted to...
2020-12-1156 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#45 PPROM, a Bicornuate Uterus and Poppy’s Story with Jenna JohnsonThis week, I talk to Jenna Johnson about her daughter, Poppy Hope, who died just 26 hours after birth in May 2020. Jenna was told Poppy was likely to die shortly after a premature rupture of membranes at 12 weeks, but Poppy proved to be a fighter and made it all the way to 33 weeks before arriving into the world. In the interview, we talk about: Jenna’s bicornuate uterus and her pregnancy with her first child, Daisy (5:40) The early weeks of her pregnancy with Poppy and discovering she had premature rupturing of her membranes at 12 weeks (16:37) The impact of...
2020-12-041h 27Footprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#44 Edwards’ Syndrome and the Importance of Language around TFMR with JessicaIn Episode 44 of Footprints on our Hearts, guest host, Chainie Jackson talks to Jessica about her son Hector who was diagnosed with Edwards’ syndrome. As well as talking about Hector, they discuss the language used to deliver bad news and how this can affect parent’s perception of what their options are particularly around medical terminations. In the interview, they talk about: Jessica’s pregnancy with Hector and finding out he was high risk for Edwards or Patau syndrome (7:13) Why the label “incompatible with life” doesn’t always give parents the full picture (9:32) Finding out Hector had a high p...
2020-11-2750 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#43 Coping with the Festive Season and Remembering Our Babies at ChristmasThis week, I have a special episode with thoughts and suggestions for how you can survive the festive season, involve your children in your celebrations and find happiness at this difficult time of year. Although this episode is centred around Christmas, many of the ideas and suggestions are applicable to any festival or special occasion that you celebrate. These times of the year have so many hopes and dreams wound up in them that they can be really tough whether your loss is recent or many years ago. I talk about: Letting go of...
2020-11-2047 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#42 Overcoming Grief Through Faith, Art and Sport with Jenedy PaigeIn Episode 42 of Footprints on our Hearts, guest host, Karl, talks to Jenedy Paige about grief, her Christian faith, creativity and sport. Jenedy is a professional oil painter, a runner, weightlifter and Ninja Warrior. Her eldest son passed away in 2011 following a tragic accident when he was just three and a half years old. Jenedy is really open and honest about how her faith was challenged in the aftermath of her son’s death and how she worked through this. Whether you are a person of faith or not, Jenedy has some great advice and practical tips on...
2020-11-1358 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#41 Wallace’s Story, Infertility and Adoption with Julie BeickenIn Episode 41 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Julie Beicken about her son, Wallace, who was stillborn at 37 weeks in 2019. Most mothers are induced to give birth to their stillborn child, but Julie chose an abdominal birth (caesarean section) for reasons she explains in the interview. We also talk about grief, endometriosis and exploring adoption. In the interview, we talk about: Julie’s pregnancy with her daughter, Suzy, and coming to terms with having an emergency caesarean section (10:40) Getting pregnant with Wallace and how her pregnancy went (15:22) Finding out that Wallace had died and de...
2020-11-061h 04Footprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#40 Losing a Twin and Talking About Motherhood with Cat HardwickIn this week’s episode, guest host, Lucie Burns, talks to Cat Hardwick about her son Benjamin. Benjamin was an identical twin and after finding out he had died at 32 weeks, Cat carried him for a further two weeks before Benjamin and his living brother, Nathaneal, were delivered. In the interview, they talk about: Finding out she was pregnant with identical twins and discovering at a routine scan that one of the twins had died (6:29) Discovering at a routine scan at 32 weeks that one of their twins had died (16:06) How the support of their friend and be...
2020-10-301h 12Footprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#39 Oliver’s Story, Grief and Losing a Rainbow with Josie WoodsIn Episode 39 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Josie Woods about her son, Oliver, who was stillborn after being diagnosed with a heart condition during pregnancy. We chat about the complex emotions associated with grief and why losing Oliver caused Josie and her partner to sell the home they’d so recently moved into. In the interview, we talk about: Josie’s pregnancy with Oliver (3:58) Finding out that Oliver had a problem with his heart and coming to terms with the fact that he probably wouldn’t survive (8:38) Oliver’s death and giving birth to her s...
2020-10-2351 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#38 The Birth of a RainbowThis week’s episode of Footprints on our Hearts is the concluding segment of my mini-series on pregnancy after loss. A few weeks ago, we welcomed our rainbow baby, Rowan, into the world. In this solo show, I talk about the final (and hardest) weeks of my pregnancy, Rowan’s birth and the emotional rollercoaster that is parenting after loss. I’d like to give a big shout out to all the people who support the podcast on Patreon and in particular, to this week’s new patron, Julie, mum to Wallace who was stillborn in August last yea...
2020-10-1640 minTrying Again Podcast
Trying Again PodcastEP05: Miscarriage tabooThis is an episode about the taboo surrounding miscarriage and why there even needs to be one. What is really going on here? With thoughts from: Professor Quenby from Tommy’s Miscarriage Research centre (00:15), Jennie Agg from The Uterus Monologues (1:43), Ruth Bender-Atik, Director of The Miscarriage Association (3:36), Alison Ingleby from the Footprints On Our Hearts podcast (06:42), Nicola from @Miscarriage_Afterlife (20:18) and Jessica Brotherton (22:08). Instagram posts are read by actors: Blythe Renay; Claire Wescott and Margaret Ashley. There is some bad language and for some, there may be triggers including a pregnancy announcement. There’s li...
2020-10-1536 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#37 A Dad’s Perspective on Second Trimester Stillbirth and Pregnancy After LossIt’s the start of baby loss awareness week and I have a very special guest on the podcast – my husband, Sam. He has been my rock throughout our marriage and particularly over the last year and a half after losing Skye and during my pregnancy with our rainbow baby. Sam is very much a lurker on the edge of the baby loss community, and unlike some of my previous guests who’ve chosen to speak out about their experiences, is quite a private person. For this reason, I think this episode might be particularly helpful for those...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#36 Lucas’s Story, Infant Death and Parenting After Loss with Abi BradleyIn Episode 36 of Footprints on our Hearts, I chat with Abi Bradley about her son, Lucas, who died aged 12 days old in 2014. We discuss the traumatic circumstances of Lucas’s death as well as Abi’s experience of pregnancy and parenting after loss. We also talk about PTSD, which Abi experienced most strongly some years after Lucas’s death. In the interview, we cover: Abi’s pregnancy with Lucas and his birth and first 11 days What happened when Lucas fell suddenly sick and was rushed to hospital (10:20) The police arriving to question them only a few hours af...
2020-10-0255 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#35 Pregnancy and Parenting After Infertility and LossThis week, I’m delighted to welcome Cat Strawbridge, host of the Finally Pregnant podcast onto the show for a special episode on pregnancy and parenting after infertility and loss. We talk about our own experiences and have some tips for you if you’re currently pregnant. As part of our conversation we talk about: Feelings on finding out you’re pregnant and when to tell people (10:28) Managing anxiety (and excitement) during pregnancy after loss (24:00) The loss of a "normal" pregnancy (43:46) How infertility and loss can affect your birth choices and when things don’t go to plan...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#34 Pregnancy, Stillbirth and Grief During Covid-19 with Leigh NiwaIn Episode 34 of Footprints on our Hearts, I welcome my first Canadian guest! Leigh Niwa’s daughter, Winry, was stillborn just a few months ago at the height of the covid-19 lockdown in Canada. Leigh’s experience of pregnancy, loss and grief has been overshadowed by the global pandemic that left them isolated and alone. In the interview, we talk about: Leigh’s complicated journey to deciding to start a family later in life (8:30) The pandemic hitting, how this affected Leigh’s antenatal care and the lost opportunities to enjoy the final weeks of pregnancy (25:10) Going into lab...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#33b Pregnancy After Loss Update and Covid RestrictionsThis is a special extra episode of Footprints on our Hearts! I wanted to give you an update on my experience of pregnancy after loss as I start thinking about birth planning and also talk about the current impact of coronavirus on maternity care. In this mini episode, I talk about: Getting through the final few weeks of pregnancy and how I’ve been trying to prepare for a positive birth experience. The key to getting a good night’s sleep (for me at least!). My anxieties around going in for induction without my husband and what...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#33 The Taboo of Baby Loss and Bringing Home One of Three with Priya ShahIn Episode 33 of Footprints on our Hearts, I chat with Priya Shah about her triplets, Adhiya, Ariya and Adhira. Priya’s pregnancy was a rollercoaster of hope, heartbreak and difficult decisions, and sadly she only got to bring Adhiya home. In the interview, we talk about: Priya’s journey to getting pregnant and finding out they were expecting triplets Facing the terrible decision over whether to reduce the pregnancy (14:43) Struggling to prepare for the birth of her babies (27:29) Baby loss being a taboo subject in her culture (32:35) Going into labour at 34 weeks and giving birth to Adhi...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#32 Pregnancy After Loss Solo ShowToday, I have a solo show for you! I talk about my experience of pregnancy after loss during the Covid-19 pandemic, including scanxiety, hanging onto hope through bad news, the third trimester we’re-bringing-a-baby-home panic and fears about what lies ahead in the fourth trimester. I want to give a special shout out to the Tommy’s Rainbow Clinic in Manchester and especially to the amazing rainbow clinic team at Leeds General Infirmary for their incredible support during my pregnancy. I’d love to know what you think of the solo shows, if you’d like to...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#31 Counselling and Mental Health Support After Baby LossThis week, I have a special episode with Karen Burgess, the Chief Executive and Founder of Petals, the baby loss counselling charity. We talk about grief, counselling and therapy after pregnancy or infant loss, some of the dark emotions that go alongside this and how the support Petals offer is different from more general counselling that may be available in your local area. Karen is truly passionate about bereaved parents getting the support they need after losing a baby. Whether you’ve recently lost a baby, are still struggling years down the line or want to know mo...
2020-08-2858 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#30 Stillbirth, Miscarriage and Coaching Angel Moms with Amy WatsonIn Episode 30 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk with Amy Watson, a life coach who specialises in supporting women who’ve experienced baby loss. We talk about the two children Amy didn’t get to bring home – Lauren and River – and how their deaths affected her older children. She also has some very wise words on allowing ourselves to feel a full range of emotions. In the interview, we discuss: Amy’s pregnancy with her fifth child, Lauren, and finding out her heart had stopped beating (14:35) Giving birth to Lauren and bringing their children in to meet th...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#29 Onyx’s Story, Ofrendas and Parenting After Loss with ArielThis week, I chat to Ariel about her son, Onyx, who died shortly after he was born due to premature labour. After several previous experiences of pregnancy loss, Ariel chose to be intentional in her grief after Onyx’s death and she’s done a lot to honour his memory. We also talk a bit about pregnancy and parenting after loss and how Ariel included Onyx in her daughter’s birth. In the interview, we talk about: Ariel’s first two experiences of pregnancy loss – a missed miscarriage followed by a second miscarriage (12:10) Falling pregnant w...
2020-08-1455 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#28 Pre-eclampsia and Stillbirth During a Pandemic with Alexa MosbergerIn this week’s episode, I talk with Alexa Mosberger about the stillbirth of her daughter, Beatrice, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK. I am so grateful to Alexa for coming on to the podcast so soon after Beatrice’s death to share her experiences. Losing a baby at any time is a traumatic experience, but the added complexity of lockdown restrictions and loss of face-to-face support from both family and professional organisations makes navigating loss and grief even more difficult. In the interview, we talk about: Alexa’s pregnancy with B...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#27 River’s Story, Lesbian Parenting and Travelling with Grief with Jaimie-Lee RoyThis week, I have a long-distance interview with my first Australian guest! Jaimie-Lee Roy’s daughter, River died just 32 hours after being born prematurely in 2019. Jaimie-Lee’s wife’s pregnancy with River was far from straightforward and we discuss the challenges of being the non-birth mother during pregnancy, River’s birth and after she died. In the interview we talk about: Their decision to start a family and finding out they were pregnant (05:00) Pregnancy complications and being told their baby was going to die at 13 weeks after premature rupture of membrane (11:25) Continuing with the pregnancy, knowing River wo...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#26 How to Support Grieving Parents through Baby LossToday, I’m joined on the podcast by Katie Ingram for a special episode on talking about baby loss and how to support grieving parents. If you know someone whose child has died and you’re not sure what to say or how to support them, this episode may help.   Katie has recently launched the No Words campaign to help create a public dialogue around baby loss. We talk about the things people say or don’t say when your baby dies and the impact that can have when you’re grieving.   As part...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#25 Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Male Factor Infertility with Will Rivera IIThis week, I chat with Will Rivera II about his five-year journey through recurrent, unexplained pregnancy loss, male factor infertility and why he and his wife decided to start Fertility in Colour – a platform for women and men of colour who are battling recurrent pregnancy loss. In the interview we talk about: Deciding to start a family and Will’s response to their first loss – a missed miscarriage at 8 weeks – and their four further losses (7:48) In the limbo of undiagnosed pregnancy loss and medical testing and struggling to get support from doctors (17:30) The challenges black and brown pe...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#24 Morwenna’s Story, Sunflowers and Jewellery Making with Lucie ThompsonIn Episode 24 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Lucie Thompson whose daughter, Morwenna, was stillborn in September last year at 37 weeks. Many parents worry about the impact of their baby’s death on siblings and we talk a lot in this episode about how Morwenna’s death affected her older sister, Illiya. We also chat about how Lucie has worked through her grief over the past seven months. In the interview, we talk about: Lucie’s previous experience of pregnancy and birth and her pregnancy with Morwenna (4:05) Finding out Morwenna had died and gi...
2020-07-1057 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#23 Damani’s story and Creating a Baby Loss Community in Jamaica with Crystal-Gayle WilliamsIn this week’s episode of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Crystal-Gayle Williams about her son, Damani and creating a baby loss community in Jamaica. Damani was delivered very prematurely after Crystal-Gayle developed sudden, severe pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome and sadly passed away two days after birth. After Damani’s death, Crystal-Gayle searched for a baby loss community in Jamaica and found nothing. So she set one up! In the interview, we talk about: Getting pregnant and her pregnancy (9:35) Developing severe pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome and being told she’d have to have a...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#22 Evalyn’s Story, Returning to Work and Sands United with Nick LangIn Episode 22 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Nick Lang about his daughter Evalyn who was stillborn in November 2016. We talk about grief, connecting with other bereaved fathers and Nick’s experience of pregnancy after loss. In the interview, we discuss: Finding out that their second daughter, Evalyn, had died and Evalyn’s birth (6:24) Breaking the news of Evalyn’s death to their son (19:31) Grieving and struggling with being back at work after Evalyn’s death (27:32) Setting up Sands United Solent and how it’s helped bring grieving dads together (35:37) Running the Great South Run with a...
2020-06-2659 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#21 Giorgia’s Story, Making Memories and First Year Milestones with Elle HoweThis week, I talk to Elle Howe about her daughter, Giorgia, who was stillborn in August 2019. We talk about making memories, support through grief and what her son said to her when they told him his little sister wouldn’t be coming home. In the interview, we talk about: Elle’s pregnancy with Giorgia and finding out her heart had stopped beating (11:15) Breaking the news to her son, Benedict (18:53) Going into hospital to give birth to Giorgia (23:50) Making memories and bringing Benedict to meet his baby sister (29:04) The support they got from friends and family in the...
2020-06-1956 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#20 Recurrent Miscarriage, Facing Fears and Cycling for Tommy’s with KarlIn Episode 20 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Karl, a husband, father and obstetrician about his experience of recurrent miscarriage. Karl is incredibly open and honest about how it took him many years and five miscarriages to accept the emotional aspect of the journey he and his wife have gone through, and be able to grieve the six babies they didn’t get to bring home. In the interview we talk about: Karl’s first experience of miscarriage and his scientific, rational approach to baby loss. (6:30) Recurrent miscarriage following Elijah’s birth and br...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#19 Pregnancy After Loss and Talking to Children About Baby Loss with Frankie BrunkerThis week’s episode is the second half of my interview with Frankie Brunker, author of the book, These Precious Little People. You can listen to the first part of her story in Episode 17. Frankie’s first child, her daughter, Esme, was stillborn in 2013. Years later, after having two further children, she decided to write the book, These Precious Little People, to help parents talk to children of all ages about baby loss. In the interview, we talk about: Her experience of grief in the early days and weeks. (13:20) How attending her local Sands grou...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#18b Year One of Life After Loss Part 2 – Grief and LegacyIn Episode 18 Part 2, I talk about my experiences of grief and depression, the loneliness of baby loss, searching for hope and how we’ve chosen to remember Skye. I also read out the letter I wish I had been able to give myself a year ago, in the weeks following Skye’s death. A letter of reassurance from my future self. This part of the episode is split into four segments: Grief, depression and searching for happiness. (1:48) The impact of loss on friendships and relationships and how the Covid-19 pandemic brought feelings back to the surface. (29:56) Podc...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#18a Year One of Life After Loss Part 1 – Skye’s StoryNo guest this week! Episode 18 is a two-part solo show in which I talk about my daughter, Skye, who was stillborn in 2019 and what I’ve learned during my first year of life after loss. Part 1 of the episode is split into three segments: My pregnancy with Skye, feeling reduced movements and finding out she’d died. (5:43) The “in between time” between finding out she’d died and going into hospital to give birth. (22:35) Skye’s birth. Having to give birth on the main labour ward, feeling numb and not knowing what to do. (32:13) The second part...
2020-05-2953 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#17 Why Weren’t We Told? Stillbirth and Esme’s Story with Frankie BrunkerThis week is the first of a two-part interview with Frankie Brunker, author of the book, These Precious Little People. You can listen to the second half of her story in Episode 19 (airing June 5th). Frankie’s first child, her daughter, Esme, was stillborn in 2013. Years later, after having two further children, she decided to write the book, These Precious Little People, to help parents talk to children of all ages about baby loss. In the interview, we talk about: Their decision to have children and finding out she was pregnant with Esme. (9:27) An ea...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#16 Tobias’s Story, Life in the NICU and Beads of Courage with Chainie JacksonIn this week’s episode, I chat to Chainie Jackson about her son, Tobias, who was born prematurely in October 2019 and lived for fifty-one days. Talking with Chainie really opened my eyes to what life is like as a parent of a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). I’m so grateful she was able to share the story of the highs and lows of Tobias’s short life. It is a heartbreaking story but a beautiful one. In the interview, we talk about: Her pregnancy with Tobias and when they realized someth...
2020-05-1555 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#15 Henry’s Story, a Woodland Burial and Donating Her Wedding Dress with Georgia Keogh-HorganIn Episode 15, I talk to Georgia Keogh-Horgan whose son, Henry, died of SIDS just two hours after his birth. Because Henry’s death was sudden and unexplained, this triggered a set of legal proceedings including an inquest. In the interview, we talk about: Georgia’s son, Henry, who died hours after birth in October 2017 Spending time in a hospice making memories with Henry following his post-mortem Planning his funeral and why they decided on a woodland burial site Why Georgia chose to donate her wedding dress to Cherished Gowns How Henry’s death impacted her experience of giv...
2020-05-0858 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#14 Infertility, Miscarriage, Running and Cake with Lucy, Founder of the Rainbow Running ClubIn Episode 14 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Lucy about her experiences of miscarriage and infertility and why she set up the Rainbow Running Club and Rainbow Yoga Club. As this episode goes out, Lucy is currently hosting online midweek mindfulness sessions and has just launched the Rainbow Reading Club. In the interview, we talk about: Lucy’s experience of miscarriage and infertility, including the impact on her life and friendships and the challenges of IVF (11:39) Being pregnant and grieving a “normal” pregnancy (34:38) The emotional impact of further loss (39:42) Discovering running and how th...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#13 Stillbirth, Donating Breast Milk and the Power of Gardening with Kate BreenMy guest this week is Kate Breen, mother to Isobel, who was stillborn in 2016, and Bruce. I met Kate at our local Sands group where she’s leading a project to create a new memorial garden as a space for parents to go to remember their children. In the interview, we talk about: Finding out her first child, her daughter Isobel, had died at full term (9:38) Isobel’s birth and Kate’s decision to donate her breast milk (16:16) Kate and her husband’s decision to organise a large funeral (34:44) The impact of Isobel’s death on her parent...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#12 Ike’s Story, Early Grief Milestones and Marathon Running with Hayley Bennett StanleyThis week, I chat to Hayley Bennett Stanley about her son, Ike, the rollercoaster of grief and why she chose to run a marathon in his memory. Ike was born in August 2019 and I’m really grateful to Hayley for coming on the podcast to share his story and her experiences just eight months after his death. In the interview, we talk about: Getting pregnant and relaxing into her pregnancy (6:55) Experiencing bleeding and finding out Ike had died at 26 weeks (15:00) The waiting time and giving birth to Ike (23:09) The ups and downs of grief an...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#11 Coping with Grief, Anxiety and Loss During the Coronavirus PandemicWelcome to Episode 11 of Footprints on our Hearts. I’ve got a special episode for you today. I felt that I couldn’t just carry on putting out weekly interviews without really addressing the impact of the current coronavirus pandemic on those of us belong to the baby loss club. So this is going to be a solo show, in that you’ll just have me talking, but it’s not just about me. I’ve asked others about their experiences and spent hours reading about how other bereaved parents are feeling right now and, most importantly, how they’r...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#10 Henry’s Story, Supporting Bereaved Dads and Pinecones with Chris BinnieWe’ve reached Episode 10! This week, I chat with Chris Binnie about his son Henry, a dad’s perspective on loss, grief and pregnancy after loss and how health care professionals can support Dads better. Chris has so many words of wisdom particularly around things such as memory-making and society’s expectations of how men “should” grieve. While Chris is obviously talking from the perspective of a male parent, I’m sure some of what he says will also resonate with mums in a same-sex relationship who weren’t the parent carrying their baby. If you have a fri...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#9 Benedict’s Story and Supporting a Sibling Through Grief with Lucie BurnsThis week, I talk to Lucie Burns about her daughters, Merry and Willow, and her son, Benedict, who died during labour in 2012. As well as talking about Benedict’s story and his legacy, we also talk about how Lucie and her husband spoke about him with Merry, who was three when Benedict died. If you’re wondering how to support siblings after a loss, you may find this episode useful. In the interview we talk about: The mental and physical challenges Lucie faced with her first pregnancy and the birth of her daughter, Merry. (4:06) Her...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#8 Extremely Premature Babies and the Heartbreak of Losing a Twin with Sarah PlayleIn Episode 8 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Sarah Playle about the challenges she faced in her four pregnancies, giving birth (twice) to very premature babies and the unique sense of loss that comes when one of your twins dies. In every podcast we talk about legacy, but I think Sarah’s words at the end of this podcast, when she talks about the greatest gift that Rosie has given her, are some of the most poignant I’ve heard. They definitely had me tearing up! In the interview we talk about: The...
2020-03-2059 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#7 Infertility, IVF, an Incompetent Cervix and Cecil and Wilfred’s story with Sophie MartinIn this week’s episode of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Sophie Martin about infertility, being a midwife and her twin sons, Cecil and Wilfred, who died shortly after they were born. I haven’t had to go through IVF so I’m incredibly grateful to Sophie for sharing her experiences of IVF so openly. If you haven’t experienced infertility yourself, I’d recommend listening to her story so you, like me, you can better understand what many women have to go through on their journey to bring home a baby. In the interv...
2020-03-1354 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#6 Becoming a Midwife, Compassionate Induction and Beyond Bea with Steph WildIn Episode 6 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Steph Wild about her daughter, Bea, who had a rare brain condition. Steph and her partner had to make the terrible decision to go through a compassionate induction (also known as medical termination). We also talk about Steph’s experience of working as a midwife both before and after Bea died. Even within the baby loss community, termination for medical reasons feels like a bit of a taboo subject, so I’m very grateful to Steph for discussing her experience so openly, in particular, how she fought to e...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#5 Miscarriage, Stillbirth and Choosing Happiness with Emma JefferysIn Episode 5 of Footprints on our Hearts, I talk to Emma Jefferys about her daughter, Amelia, finding hope in grief and volunteering with Sands. Emma is a life and business coach who also volunteers with Sands to provide bereavement support for parents who’ve lost a child. Her daughter, Amelia, was stillborn in 2012 and she has a living child, Ophelia, who is six. In the interview we talk about: Emma’s experience with miscarriage and stillbirth (6:38) Her grief journey after Amelia’s death and how her friends and family helped her through this (26:02) The lowest...
2020-02-2852 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#4 Ectopic Pregnancy, Dexter’s Story and Parenting a Dead Child with Ruth HopkinsThis week’s interview is with Ruth Hopkins who describes herself as an eternal optimist, despite having been through a complex baby loss journey including a traumatic ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage and the stillbirth of her son, Dexter Bear. This episode may be particularly helpful if you’re wondering how you can parent a child who isn’t there for others to see, or if you’re wanting to support someone whose child is about to be stillborn. As a word of warning, there’s also a bit of dark humour! In the interview, we talk about:...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#3 Infertility, Edward’s Syndrome, Mental Health and Reaching the End of the Road with Philippa DaviesIf you’re struggling to get pregnant or you’ve lost a child, you dream of the day you’ll bring a living baby home. Whatever we go through, we cling to that hope. But what happens when there is no more hope? When you reach the end of the road without a living child in your arms? Philippa’s story is one of the most heartbreaking I’ve come across. But it’s a tale that needs to be told, because not every story has a happy ending. Introduction Philippa Davies is the author o...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#2 Premature Twins, Neonatal Loss and Pippa’s Legacy with Ian TwitchettIn Episode 2 of Footprints on our Hearts, Ian Twitchett shares the story of his daughter, Pippa, and we discuss grieving as a dad and the charity he and his wife set up in Pippa’s name. We also talk about the National Bereavement Care Pathway, an NHS initiative to improve bereavement care for parents who suffer pregnancy or baby loss. In this episode, we talk about: His twin daughters, Pippa and Penny, who were born at thirty weeks. Four and a half months after her birth, Pippa passed away in Ian’s arms at Martin House hosp...
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Footprints On Our Hearts#1 Stillbirth, Songwriting and Remembering Liberty with Sophie DanielsWelcome to the first episode of Footprints on our Hearts, a podcast about baby loss, legacy and learning to live again. In this episode, I talk to Sophie Daniels about her daughter, Liberty. Sophie Daniels is Head of Songwriting at ICMP in London. As a non-performing songwriter, she’s built a career writing songs for other people but last year, she released her own EP to raise money for Tommy’s and Sands. It includes the song I Can Love You From Here, which Sophie wrote ten weeks after Liberty’s death. In this episode, we tal...
2020-01-3155 minFootprints On Our Hearts
Footprints On Our Hearts#0 Footprints On Our Hearts Introductory EpisodeWelcome to Footprints On Our Hearts, a new podcast aiming to open up a conversation around baby loss. On the show, I'll be talking to parents who've experienced stillbirth, neo-natal loss and miscarriage about their experiences and how they've chosen to remember their babies. I'll also be talking to healthcare professionals and charities to discuss how to support someone whose baby has died and how we can raise awareness of baby loss. In this introductory episode, I tell you a bit about me, what you can expect from the podcast and how you can get involved.
2020-01-1405 minLibrary At The End Of The World
Library At The End Of The WorldLibrary at the End of the World - Episode 40 This week we're delving into dystopian fiction.  Our guest is Alison Ingleby, a British author who has two books out so far in her Wall series.  Dystopian fiction might differ in subtle ways from post-apocalyptic fiction but they live next door to one another.  The Three Minute Survival Tip this week discusses the vital difference between preparing and improvising.
2018-08-0326 minThe Story Studio | Self-Publishing, Independent Art, and the Future of Storytelling
The Story Studio | Self-Publishing, Independent Art, and the Future of StorytellingTSS 046 - Cryptocurrencies, Podcasting, & Publishing W/ Paul TeaguePaul Teague is a tech superwhizz and author extraordinaire. Writing thriller and sci-fi fiction in the way of his ‘The Grid’ and ‘Secret Bunker’ series, as well as a healthy bucketful of non-fiction texts for authors and entrepreneurs, Paul has been riding the wave of digital entrepreneurship since the days when Dan was nose deep in Pokemon Silver.Paul is also the host of the ever-popular ‘Self-Publishing Journeys’ podcast where he breaks down and beats out the habits of the industry’s top performers, has recently been stepping his toe into the BookBub game, and has just started a...
2018-02-091h 06Tough Girl - Daily Podcast - SEASON 2
Tough Girl - Daily Podcast - SEASON 2How to Decide On Your Next Big Adventure By Alison InglebyAlison Ingleby is a freelance writer, aspiring novelist and outdoor addict. She blogs about outdoor adventure, climbing, running and anything else that takes her fancy at Windswept Writing, and is still figuring out what her next big adventure will be. A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO ALISON!! XX
2017-04-2813 minTough Girl - Daily Podcast - SEASON 2
Tough Girl - Daily Podcast - SEASON 226th April - Making the train!Tough Girl Daily - 26th April - Making the train! Amazing breakfast - check out my instagram photo! How to get home from London the cheapest way… Getting the bus… Almost missing the train Making a run for it with a suitcase and handbag Getting measured for my backpack Backpack ordered - £144 Exofficial underwear £16 Getting things done! Time is allocated out New blog post from Alison Ingleby Becoming an Ambassador! My amazing Patron - Mike! - THANK YOU!! Heading back to London on the 19th Being glad to be home Not missing London at all Have an awesome day  C...
2017-04-2709 minTough Girl - Daily Podcast - SEASON 2
Tough Girl - Daily Podcast - SEASON 229th March - #cycling #interviews #focusedTough Girl Daily - 29th March - #cycling #interviews #focused Having an amazing day Sleeping better Cycling for an hour & really enjoying it Interview with Paula Reid - How she lives her life - www.paulareid.com Goals and making sure you set smart goals Caroline will be coming back on the podcast to talk about - Make it Happen March Not being able to do anything before my interview with Cheryl Strayed! Feeling the pressure building up 100th episode coming out on the 2nd May Being really focused and using a paper diary to keep track of...
2017-03-3011 min