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The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity68 | A Mother’s Instinct: Kerri Aronson’s Story of Loss and PurposeSend us a textI first met Dr. Kerri Aronson in 2024 when she was pregnant and advocating in Washington, D.C. — like so many of us there, determined to get the attention of our legislators and bring awareness to the heartbreak of preventable stillbirth. Our hope was simple: to show why bills like the SHINE for Autumn Act (H.R. 5469/S. 2858) are so desperately needed.Kerri’s story began as she prepared for her scheduled C-section to welcome her daughter. But when her baby’s movements suddenly changed, she knew something was wrong. Like too many m...
2025-11-1849 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity67 | Beyond the Crown: Brianna Sistrunk Mrs. Alabama America’s Mission to Bring Hope After LossSend us a textBrianna Sistrunk, Mrs. Alabama America 2025, is the perfect example of beauty, strength, and purpose. At first glance, you might assume her journey has been easy—but behind the crown is a story of unimaginable loss and unwavering faith.In 2015, Brianna faced the heartbreak of losing her daughter, Madison Reign, who was born still at 19 weeks gestation. She has also endured an ectopic pregnancy. Out of that pain, Brianna found her purpose—using her platform to advocate for women who have experienced pregnancy loss, infant loss, and preterm labor.Pageantry beca...
2025-11-1141 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity66 | Held in Hope: Bringing Dignity to Early Pregnancy Loss with Kenzi CovarrubiasSend us a textFinally, more organizations are beginning to acknowledge the deep pain and grief families experience when they lose a baby within the first three months of pregnancy. Since launching the Juliana Grace Ministry, I’ve heard countless stories from mothers who feel isolated after a miscarriage—a word I absolutely hate. Too often, doctors and hospital staff make insensitive comments, leaving families feeling dismissed in their pain.That’s why creating the Miscarried Child Certificate in Louisiana was so important—to bring dignity and recognition to every life, even those lost before 20 weeks.
2025-11-0431 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity65 | Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month | Senator John KennedySend us a text As we close out the month of October—an especially meaningful time as it marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month—I want to take a moment to share a few words of encouragement and some exciting news from Senator Kennedy’s office. After attending the Wave of Light event hosted by my friend Samantha at LSU St. Mary’s Hospital, I was reminded of how deeply God loves you. In this episode, I want to encourage you to share your story—with your legislators, your friends, your family, and anyone who needs to know that...
2025-10-2814 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity64 | When Grief Finds Purpose: Jen Rogalski's Story and Empty Arms Bereavement SupportSend us a textI first met Jen at a celebration dinner in Washington, D.C. Her joyful spirit immediately stood out—but like so many of us, her advocacy for Stillbirth Awareness comes from a deeply personal place. In April 2023, Jen lost her son at 37 weeks and 5 days gestation. Feeling isolated in her grief, she turned to Google and discovered Empty Arms Bereavement Support, where she found community and renewed purpose.In today’s episode, Jen shares her journey through loss and healing, and how she became involved with Empty Arms. Her story is one...
2025-10-2158 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity63 | Yes, Miscarriage Is Birth | Pregnancy After Loss Doula with Sarah LingleSend us a textI’ve been following Sarah Lingle on Instagram since 2024, drawn to her faith-filled encouragement for mothers like me who have experienced the loss of a baby. Sarah’s story began while she was already serving as a doula. In January 2021, she faced unimaginable heartbreak when she lost her first baby, lovingly named Peanut.In this episode, Sarah shares the deeply personal story of her pregnancy, the day she was rushed to the hospital, and the shocking encounter with a nurse more focused on COVID protocols than her own wellbeing. She walks us t...
2025-10-1450 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity62 | Stillbirth Prevention on Capitol Hill | Part 2Send us a textToday’s episode wraps up my trip to Washington, D.C. from last month — and what an incredible finish it was! I had two days left, and it began with the SHINE for Autumn Act being introduced on the House side. I spent the day meeting with several Louisiana leaders — congressmen, congresswomen, and senators — and to my surprise, Congressman Cleo Fields signed on to the bill right in front of us. I felt so favored by the Lord and deeply privileged to be part of this important work.On Thursday, September 18th, I me...
2025-10-0727 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity61 | Stillbirth Prevention on Capitol Hill | Visit with Speaker Mike JohnsonSend us a text In this episode, I share about my recent advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., where I joined Healthy Birth Day, Debbie Haine Vijayvergiya—the founder of SHINE for Autumn—and fellow Count the Kicks advocates to talk about preventable stillbirth and the importance of passing the SHINE for Autumn Act. I walk you through my first day on Capitol Hill, giving insight into what the process of advocating for a bill can look like. Along the way, I share how God orchestrated some incredible moments, including an unexpected meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson. This...
2025-09-3025 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity60 | God’s Plan in the Midst of Pain: The Safe Haven Baby Box MissionSend us a textIn this powerful and moving episode, we sit down with Monica Kelsey, the founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, to hear her extraordinary testimony. Monica boldly and unapologetically shares her personal story—one that begins in August 1972, when her 17-year-old birth mother survived a brutal assault and faced an unplanned pregnancy. Against all odds, she chose life, abandoned Monica safely at a hospital just hours after birth, and unknowingly set the course for a mission that would one day save countless babies.Today, Monica’s passion burns bright as she works to e...
2025-09-2329 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity59 | Miles’ Mission: Turning Grief Into PurposeSend us a textIn this episode, we share the story behind Miles' Mission — a powerful movement born from the heartbreak of losing Miles Owen Moore, who was stillborn on October 11, 2021. His passing forever changed his family, inspiring them to take their pain and turn it into purpose.Join Jennifer and Dr. Michael Bullock as they open up about their journey through grief and the many challenges they discovered along the way — gaps in hospital care, legislation, and resources that left families like theirs without support. Rather than let grief consume them, they chose to be th...
2025-09-1651 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity58 | From The Biggest Loser to the Biggest Mission: Buddy Shuh’s Story of Loss and Hope | The Tears FoundationSend us a textWhen Buddy Shuh stepped onto the set of The Biggest Loser in 2012, millions of viewers saw a man determined to reclaim his health. What they didn’t see was the deeper story—the heartbreak that had quietly shaped his life for years.Back in 2006, Buddy and his wife were joyfully preparing to welcome their baby girl when a routine prenatal appointment turned their world upside down. Doctors discovered their daughter was missing several vital organs and diagnosed her with spina bifida, leaving only a slim chance of survival. Against all odds, she...
2025-09-0945 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity57 | The Dark Truth About My Brother’s DeathSend us a textToday, I open up and share a story I have never spoken about publicly before—the story of my brother’s death. While it was ruled as SIDS, I’ve carried the belief in my heart that his life was taken for monetary gain. My biological father had a desire to profit from the twins—or even through my death—and that shadow has followed me for decades.In this episode, I share the details and events that unfolded both before and after my brother’s passing, moments that have weighed heavily on m...
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2025-08-2600 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity56 | Grieving Together: Luis Melara’s Story of Losing His Sister Ana MarySend us a textIn this episode, Luis Melara, the son of Rosie Melara, opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his sister, Ana Mary, in 2010. What began as a season of hope, joy, and anticipation quickly turned into grief and heartache. Luis shares how, as a young child, he learned to grieve openly alongside his family, discovering the power of walking through sorrow together.Through their journey, his family found meaningful ways to honor Ana Mary’s life, and in the process, Luis developed a deep compassion for others. He reflects on how this ea...
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2025-08-2600 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity55 | Lisa Rowell | Prayers for D.C. and the Untold Story of the Death of my Baby BrotherSend us a textIn this heartfelt episode, Lisa opens up about a story she has never shared publicly—the story of her baby brother who passed away in 1992. For decades, his life has been hidden in silence, but Lisa feels compelled to finally tell it from her own perspective. With raw honesty, she invites you into the pain, the questions, and the journey of faith that followed his death.As Lisa prepares for an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., she asks for prayer—both for strength and for courage to share her brother’s stor...
2025-08-1913 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity54 | Rebekah Mitchell President & Founder of M.E.N.D | The Story Behind M.E.N.D.Send us a textJust after the one-year anniversary of Rebecca Mitchell’s son Jonathan’s stillbirth, she came across a baby’s obituary in the Dallas newspaper and felt compelled to send the grieving mother a sympathy card. That simple act sparked a powerful friendship rooted in shared sorrow. Within weeks, they connected with two other mothers who had also experienced the unimaginable loss of a baby.What began as a few phone calls, emails, and meetups soon blossomed into something more — a community of healing. That’s when M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring N...
2025-08-1252 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity53 | Linda Znachko Founder of He Knows Your Name Ministry | How One Woman Is Giving the Voiceless a VoiceSend us a textIn this powerful and emotional episode, I’m joined by Linda Znachko, founder of He Knows Your Name ministry and author of the award-winning book He Knows Your Name: How One Abandoned Baby Inspired Me to Say YES to God.What began as heartbreak over a baby abandoned in a dumpster became a calling that reshaped Linda’s life. She couldn’t bear the thought of a child leaving this world without dignity—and so began her mission to ensure that every life, no matter how short, is seen, named, and honored...
2025-08-0553 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity52 | Jen Rowray-Healthy Birth Day | Stillbirth is Preventable: Why We're Returning to the Hill to Fight for FamiliesSend us a textIn this short but powerful episode, I’m joined by Jen Rowray of Healthy Birth Day, Inc. and Count the Kicks to talk about an important cause—stillbirth prevention. I share my plans to travel to Washington, D.C. from September 17–19 to advocate for legislative change and life-saving awareness. One of the key efforts we’re supporting is the Shine for Autumn Act, which seeks to improve stillbirth data collection—something critically needed, as many stillbirths go unrecorded, hindering public health efforts to prevent them. The act also calls for increased access to fetal auto...
2025-07-2917 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity51 | Meg Roland | Trauma and the Brain: Where Neuroscience Meets FaithSend us a textHave you ever felt stuck after trauma—trapped in panic, fear, or constant survival mode? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Meg Roland, a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor with Clint Davis Counseling, to unpack what’s really happening in our brains after trauma—and why it can feel impossible to move forward.Meg shares the same insight that brought me peace at a women’s retreat and helped me understand the deep effects of losing my daughter, Julianna Grace. For years, I didn’t realize that unresolved family tra...
2025-07-221h 00The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity50 | Candace MacDaniels Faith in the Fire: Losing 7 Babies, Immunocompromised, and Homeschooling Through Chronic IllnessSend us a textIn this episode, I sit down with my new friend and fellow homeschooling mom, Candace MacDaniels. Candace’s story is one of control, surrender, and challenging faith. After receiving a kidney transplant 25 years ago, she became immunocompromised and later developed autonomic dysfunction. Convinced that motherhood wasn’t in the cards due to her health, she set out to chase her dreams—until she met her husband.What followed was a painful journey of losing 7 precious babies and wrestling with the need to control what felt out of control. But through years of gri...
2025-07-1556 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity49 | Jamie Strahl – Honoring Heidi: A Story of Loss, Intuition & Love (Part 2)Send us a textIn this powerful second part of a two-part series, I sit down with Jamie Strahl—a grieving mother turned passionate advocate—who shares the heartbreaking yet hope-filled story of her daughter, Heidi. What began as a routine delivery quickly turned into tragedy due to the negligence of a nurse and medical malpractice that forever changed Jamie’s life.Jamie opens up about the moments leading up to Heidi’s birth, the unsettling behavior of the nurse on duty, and the haunting silence that followed the delivery. Despite her unimaginable loss, Jamie has chos...
2025-07-0836 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity48 | Jamie Strahl – Honoring Heidi: A Story of Loss, Intuition & Love (Part 1)Send us a textIn this powerful first part of a two-part series, I sit down with Jamie Strahl—a grieving mother turned passionate advocate—who shares the heartbreaking yet hope-filled story of her daughter, Heidi. What began as a routine delivery quickly turned into tragedy due to the negligence of a nurse and medical malpractice that forever changed Jamie’s life.Jamie opens up about the moments leading up to Heidi’s birth, the unsettling behavior of the nurse on duty, and the haunting silence that followed the delivery. Despite her unimaginable loss, Jamie has chos...
2025-07-0128 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity47 | Texas State Representative Mihaela Plesa | Everly’s Law: A New Standard for Grief, Compassion, and ChangeSend us a textIn this powerful episode, I sit down with Texas Representative Mihaela Plesa, the woman behind Everly’s Law (HB 37)—a groundbreaking bill that lays the foundation for improved prenatal bereavement care in Texas and, we hope, nationwide.This landmark legislation was inspired by a heartfelt conversation during her campaign—when a neighbor vulnerably shared her story of losing her baby, Everly Grace Talman. That moment became the seed of real change. Everly’s Law ensures that families facing stillbirth, neonatal death, or fetal demise are met with compassionate care, counseling, and innovati...
2025-06-2423 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity46 | Jeremy Sutton | A Father’s Unseen Wounds: How Love and Loss Never FadeSend us a text In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Sutton—a devoted father, husband, and physical therapist with 15 years of experience. Jeremy opens up about his personal journey through miscarriage, sharing the challenges he and his wife Monica faced and how the experience continues to impact him today. He reflects on the importance of advocacy, the deepening of his heart through fatherhood, and the powerful connections he’s witnessed as clients share their own stories of loss. Jeremy’s honest and heartfelt perspective offers comfort and insight for anyone touched by miscarriage. LETS STAY CON...
2025-06-1745 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity45 | Tomeka Isaac | A Story of Stillbirth, Survival, and System Failure | Jace's JourneySend us a textIn May 2018, Brandon Isaac found himself facing the unthinkable. His wife, Tomeka, lay unconscious in a hospital bed, fighting for her life after being diagnosed with HELLP Syndrome—a life-threatening pregnancy complication. Just weeks from her due date, their son, Jace Alexander, no longer had a heartbeat. Tomeka endured 45 days in the hospital, survived 7 major surgeries, and ultimately walked out of the hospital alive, though forever changed. Her survival was nothing short of miraculous, thanks to urgent medical intervention, skilled doctors, and the power of prayer.But the Isaacs soon learned th...
2025-06-1059 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity44 | Heaven, Hope, and the Books That Helped MeSend us a text In this episode, I share personal reflections on heaven, inspired by the loss of my daughter, Julianna Grace. I discusses how that experience led to a deep curiosity and excitement about what lies beyond this life. The episode features a curated list of book recommendations—some for grieving parents, others for children—each offering comfort, answers, and insight about heaven. Topics explored include whether Heaven is boring, if we’ll have jobs, and whether we’ll recognize our loved ones. The episode concludes with the poem Gone From My Sight by Henry Van Dyke, whi...
2025-06-0318 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity43 | Compassion in Innovation: Caring Cradle CEO Wendy KowalskiSend us a textIn this deeply moving episode, I had the greatest honor of speaking with Wendy Kowalski, the CEO and founder of Caring Cradle. After witnessing the heartbreaking grief of a close friend who lost her baby, Wendy was inspired to create a compassionate solution for families facing unimaginable loss.The Caring Cradle is a specially designed cooling device that allows families who experience stillbirth, neonatal loss, or infant death in the NICU to spend more precious time with their baby. Resembling a hospital bassinet, this thoughtful innovation helps preserve the baby’s bo...
2025-05-2752 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity42 | Lindsey Wimmer-Founder and Executive Director of Star Legacy FoundationSend us a textIn this episode, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Dr. Lindsey Wimmer, founder and executive director of the Star Legacy Foundation—a non‑profit on a mission to reduce pregnancy loss and neonatal death while elevating the standard of care for grieving families. With more than 20 chapters nationwide, the Foundation not only promotes, supports, and conducts groundbreaking research into stillbirth and perinatal loss, but also curates the world’s largest pregnancy registry—our Pregnancy Research Project—making vital data available to researchers who share their passion for prevention. This Foundation was born o...
2025-05-2039 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity41 | Brenda Dalton-Lactation Consultant | Lactating after a Loss | Threads of LoveSend us a textToday on the podcast, we’re honored to share the story of Brenda Dalton — a former NICU and OB nurse since 1982, who turned a deeply personal experience into a mission to serve others. After receiving poor medical advice about nursing her own child, Brenda realized something bigger: if someone with her background could be misinformed, what kind of support was the wider community missing?That realization led her to become a certified lactation consultant. Now, she helps mothers understand their options — whether that’s when to start nursing, how to do it in a...
2025-05-1338 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity40 | Jennifer Campbell-Heart of Grace MinistrySend us a textSeptember 2013, I received a phone call from a stranger, Jennifer Campbell. I was about to head to the hospital to deliver my baby who died. I didn't know what to expect and was completely terrified. Jennifer would give me information that forever held close to my heart. "Lisa you can do this and you will survive this." I remember her telling me over and over I could do this. She began preparing me on what to expect and how my baby may look. She told me the importance of carrying Julianna in my...
2025-05-0641 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity39 | Brittany Oaks-Now I Lay Me Down To SleepSend us a textBrittany Oaks called me last year as I was traveling to Washington, D.C. At that moment, I could hear her passion and commitment to a cause very close to her heart. We have reconnected, and she shared some incredible news. Brittany has started a new chapter for Now We Lay Me Down, focusing on stillbirth photography. Her journey in this field began with her successful photography business in Arkansas and her involvement with Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS), where she captured precious memories for grieving families.Upon...
2025-04-2930 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity38 | Cayse Holland Cunningham-IVF, Covid Uncertainty and Hope JournalsSend us a textCayse Holland Cunningham carries a story etched in resilience and faith. Her journey to motherhood was fraught with challenges, enduring ten years of waiting and ultimately turning to IVF to conceive. They named her baby Hope, a name that would touch many lives. Yet, at 20 weeks, Hope's life was threatened when Cayse's water broke prematurely. Rushed to the hospital, she received the diagnosis of PPROM, placing her on strict bed rest with the aim of reaching 30 weeks for a planned C-section. The onset of the Covid pandemic amplified the stress, culminating in an...
2025-04-2248 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity37 | Rhonda Barnes-Grandmother's Perspective on Grieving for TwoSend us a textRhonda Barnes carries a pain that no grandparent should ever know – the loss of her beloved grandson, Dominic, who passed away in her arms on July 29th, 2015. The devastation threatened to consume her, but as a mother, grandmother, and a registered nurse, Rhonda instinctively shifted into caretaker mode. A natural fixer, she desperately sought to understand the 'why' behind Dominic's passing, while simultaneously striving to be a pillar of strength for her grieving family. In her role as a New Parent Support Program (NPSP) visitor and registered nurse, Rhonda dedicates her lif...
2025-04-1527 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity36 | Meghan Stevenot-Loving Wife, Homeschool Mother and AdvocateSend us a textIn 2023, our paths crossed in Washington D.C., both of us at the beginning stages of our advocacy for change surrounding stillbirth. It was there I met Meghan Stevenot, a devoted wife, loving mother, and now, a passionate advocate for preventable stillbirth. Today, Meghan courageously shares her personal story of losing her son, Charlie, at 30 weeks gestation in 2020. She recounts the subtle yet significant changes she observed in Charlie's fetal movements, a warning sign tragically overlooked by many mothers. She retells her story on the days leading up to and following Charlie's passing...
2025-04-0845 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity35 | Lamenting in Anguish and Grief | How I Grabbed on to the Scriptures for ReliefSend us a textIn the midst of grief following Julianna's death, the concept of lament, a common thread woven throughout the scriptures, began to resonate deeply. Seeking understanding and comfort, I turned to the familiar comfort of my bible-teaching church and the wisdom of the older women within the congregation. I asked them questions, desperately trying to reconcile my faith with the seemingly senseless loss, striving to truly understand the character of this Christian God. It was through their guidance and the scriptures themselves that I began to see lament not as a sign of weakness...
2025-04-0119 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity34 | Julianna Grace Ministry-A Bittersweet Journey of Faith, Service and AdvocacySend us a textWhat is the Julianna Grace Ministry? Today I share the journey I went on the Lord and how we started the ministry. It was my faith and hope in Jesus Christ that started me on this journey. I hope this encourages you to start your faith Journey with Christ or even encourages you to begin your own ministry or nonprofit. Our mission, at Julianna Grace Ministry, is to provide grieving baskets to mothers or families who have lost babies due to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant loss. We provide baskets with boo...
2025-03-2530 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity33 | Rosie Melara-Stillbirth, Loss, Heartbreak and Renewed StrengthSend us a textRosario Melara, or Rosie as she prefers to be called, is a high school Spanish teacher in North Carolina with a story etched in both profound sorrow and unwavering strength. She was recommended to me as she had a unique story that would connect with others facing loss. Rosie has navigated a heartbreaking journey, including the stillbirth of her daughter Ana Mary in 2010, the subsequent loss of her parents, and the eventual end of her marriage. Yet, through these trials, Rosie's heart remains open, driven by a deep desire to share her experiences...
2025-03-1826 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity32 | Lindsay Lowery-Flexmort and Cuddle Cot Executive Director, Marketing and Growth, AmericasSend us a textLindsay Lowery was expecting and preparing for her niece, Helen, to arrive but like many of us, she received a dreadful phone call in 2018 that her niece had passed in the womb at 38 weeks. Lindsay was living out side the United States and had to make arrangements to be with her sister while trying to process the loss. Her sister was offered a Cuddle Cot and it provided the time needed for Lindsay and the rest of their family to arrive to hold the niece. This simple but essential device left an impact o...
2025-03-1142 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity31 | Lisa Arendell with Lisa Lou FitnessSend us a textI'm thrilled to feature Lisa Arendell! We've been friends for over a decade, and while social media might paint a picture of a perfect life, she's faced real challenges, including grappling with abandonment and grief. Lisa discovered the power of fitness at 16 and realized how exercise impacts those feel-good neurotransmitters, a key factor we can all harness to combat depression. For Lisa, it's been a powerful motivator in staying grounded. As the owner of Lisa Lou Fitness, she draws from her own health struggles to empower other women. Her programs, designed for those...
2025-03-0426 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity30 | Louisiana Stillbirth Tax CreditSend us a textSince we are now in tax season, today I wanted to share my experience with helping pass the Louisiana Stillbirth Tax Credit. I share how I along with some other loss moms and Kimberly Novod with Saul's Light helped change the hearts and minds of Louisiana politicians to pass this $2,000 one time tax credit. Finally, Louisiana residents will have help with the financial burden families and individuals have when we lose a baby is stillborn. The bills come, funeral cost are expensive and life doesn't stop. LETS STAY CONNECTED:
2025-02-2515 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity29 | Robbin Kent-Why it's so important to share your story, why you need to share it and how your story can give someone hope.Send us a textRobbin Kent and I have been friends for many years. Robbin worked in the school system as a counselor for almost 20 years. She helped kids realize their potential was endless and to never to give up! She now is a creation coach and an online marketing messaging coach.Today Robbin talks about the importance of sharing your story. How it can encourage, give hope and glorify God. She also shares 3 steps to take and how to share it authentically even if your scared. She tells me how everyone's story can be...
2025-02-1830 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity28 | Why do I feel so empty?Send us a textI recorded this video now audio 6 years ago. I didn't know all what God was going to do. I decided to test God in praying He would do something with Julianna's death. I answer the question on what we can do to fill the void we have when we lose a baby. Its never easy but like most of us we have nothing left to lose. Listen in and test God with an open heart and mind. He'll bless you and comfort you in a way that will surpass your own understanding.
2025-02-1114 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity27 | How Do I Honor My Baby?Send us a textWhen a baby is born we immediately have a mama bear protective instinct. For people like ourselves who have lost a baby in a miscarriage, stillbirth or had an early infant loss, that instinct is still there. The love, expectance and joy is still there but mixed with grief. We have this love that we still need to express. I list some practical ways we can honor our children. Remember, there is no easy, right or wrong way to do this. Give yourself grace. Grief is hard. I give this advice along as...
2025-02-0418 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity26 | What did I do to cause the death of my baby? Lies of the Enemy...Send us a textI answer this question I struggled with in the early years after my Julianna Grace died. I believed in the lie that God punishes and doesn't forget my sins or past mistakes. I felt so much shame but through Answers In Genesis I was reminded of Gods love and His promises. I pray and hope you find peace as you listen to this podcast. What kind of lies did you believe in?LETS STAY CONNECTED:Link TreeInstagramFacebookTwitterWebsite
2025-01-2815 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity25 | What to Say or Do when someone has lost a baby in Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Early Infant Loss.Send us a textToday I share some helpful information on how to have a conversation with someone who has had a loss. When we hear of someone who has lost a baby sometimes we want to say something encouraging and unfortunately, its not. We want to take a step back and pray about what we want to say. This podcast was taken from this video i made in 2018 for the Julianna Grace Ministry. It has guided and helped many people and churches to properly minister to someone who is grieving. LETS STAY C...
2025-01-1418 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity24 | Justin Batterton | Grief, Drugs, Father, Husband | Life & Leadership Coach at Kingdom Minded Leadership CoachingSend us a textJustin Batterton, 42, is a devoted husband of 10 years and a proud father of four. As a minister, realtor, and leadership coach, Justin is passionate about empowering others to lead with purpose. Through his coaching, he helps leaders build their leadership on Kingdom principles, aligning their influence with biblical values for lasting impact.Justin and I met at a Teen Challenge Banquet about 15 years ago. During that time unbeknownst to me he just lost his son, Tristen. It was Tristen's death that would bring Justin's life of drugs and alcohol to a...
2025-01-0759 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity23 | Rose L. Horton- #notonmywatchSend us a textRose L. Horton, MSM, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, FAAN, stands as a powerful advocate for maternal health, serving multiple roles including board member of Healthy BirthDay, and president of the Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). Her frustration with the alarming rise in maternal morbidity and mortality led her to take action in 2017. Drawing from her own experiences and the painful stories of countless women who faced preventable tragedies, Rose coined the viral hashtag #NotOnMyWatch as a rallying cry for nurses and healthcare professionals everywhere. This initiative served not only as a...
2024-12-1731 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity22 | Samantha Durante Banerjee-PUSH for Empowered PregnancySend us a textI met Samantha on Capital Hill. She like many of us lost her first born baby, but again like so many of the women here on this podcast instead of ignoring the stillbirth crisis in America she dove into research to help solve the problem. Even though her doctor told her that her pregnancy was a “low risk” pregnancy she uncovered the real truth about stillbirth in America or the utter lack of progress in improving the US stillbirth rate.Following her daughter's death, Samantha became known within the loss c...
2024-12-1056 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity21 | Meredith HardmanSend us a textMeredith and her high school sweetheart were a young military couple when they welcomed their first child. Meredith did have preeclampsia with her first born but that didn't stop her from having another baby. Soon their family grew with the arrival of Fiona Grace, a precious addition that filled their hearts. However, one Sunday morning would turn their lives upside down. When Meredith and her husband woke up they were surprised that Fiona had slept through the night. However, when they reached for her, they found Fiona unresponsive in her crib....
2024-12-0337 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity20 | Tedashii- Acquainted with GriefSend us a textOn my podcast today, I had the immense honor of interviewing Grammy-nominated artist Tedashii. A founding member of Reach Records, Tedashii is a multifaceted individual who has graced the world with his talents as an established artist, speaker, writer, leader, husband, father, and so much more. He is one of my favorite faith-based rappers, known for his ability to articulate the depths of pain in a manner reminiscent of David's Psalms.Having endured poverty, bullying, and the loss of loved ones, including his son Chase, Tedashii's resilience is an inspiration. Like many...
2024-11-191h 03The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity19 | Jessica Michel-Freya's Mom, EPV/Measure the PlacentaSend us a textJessica Michel and I are advocating for the same 2 bills, The Shine tor Autumn Act and tne Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act. I met her in Washington DC last year. Since than she has become very active in advocating to save babies lives from preventable stillbirth. Jessica recently got involved with another life saving organization called Measure the Placenta. lf she knew of these life saving measures that like EPV, maybe she could have saved Freya's life. Now, instead of sitting on the sidelines, she is sharing her journey and bring...
2024-11-1227 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity18 | Danielle Anderson-Trauma-Informed Speaker & Wellness CoachSend us a textDanielle Anderson is the wife of the famous Hip Hop Christian artist Tedashii, a mother, an accomplished public speaker, integrative wellness coach, hope giver and so much more. She is so authentic and gentle as she shares how you can incorporate integrative wellness along with God's Word to thrive in life instead of just surviving.Her journey began after the unexpected loss of her son Chase. Her life quickly turned upside down. She passionately talks about how close she stayed to the Father. She clung to the Lord as she knew the...
2024-10-2933 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity17 | The Parable of the Persistent WidowSend us a textWelcome to today’s episode. I’m excited to share a Bible study I led this past Saturday at my church — a study that truly encouraged and refreshed my spirit. I wanted to bring this message to the women listening because, honestly, advocating for Stillbirth awareness can be exhausting, and I needed this reminder more than ever.In this episode, I’ll walk you through the study verse by verse, sharing how my previous understanding was challenged and how God gently corrected me along the way. I hope this encourages you just as...
2024-10-2222 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity16 | Walker & Natalie Boggs-Barrett's Bears MinistrySend us a textIn 2018, the Boggs family seemed to be in a good place in life. Walker and Natalie were on fire for Christ, learning and taking in the scriptures. Their life seemed picture perfect when they received a phone call that would alter the course of their lives. Barrett went Home at just shy of being 5 months old. However, his little life would have a great purpose that has impacted thousands of families across the world. The Boggs family were in shock and grief but prayed that God would use Barrett. Through that prayer the Ba...
2024-10-1545 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity15 | Samantha Arellano Gutierrez | Wave of Light in Shreveport Louisiana in honor of Selena SophiaSend us a text Samantha shared her inspiring story about how her mother came to America in search of a better life. Growing up, she excelled in school and went on to attend college, where she eventually met her husband. After years of dating, they both graduated and traveled before settling down in stable jobs and purchasing their first home. Feeling financially secure, they decided to start a family. As a labor and delivery nurse, Samantha was well-informed about pregnancy and the signs to look out for to prevent stillbirth. Despite her knowledge and experience, she was n...
2024-10-0832 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity14 | Finding Hope in Grief: Mary’s Journey Through Loss and FaithSend us a textI met Mary online over memes, our faith and through our losses. Mary is not only a wife, mother, school phycologist, but she is also a social media influencer. She uses her social media to spread hope by sharing insights about her grief journey. She has become a safe place for anyone needing permission to grieve, find hope and encouragement.Today she tells us her story how she and her husband struggle with fertility issues, a loss through a miscarriage, a chemical pregnancy and finally getting pregnant with twins. It seemed as...
2024-10-0138 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity13 | Giving Voice to Loss: Baylee Demars, Mrs. Utah America 2023Send us a textMrs. Utah America 2023 Baylee Demars, is using her platform to put a voice to miscarriage and stillbirth. Baylee has chosen this topic as she lost her baby when she was 10 weeks pregnant. Just to warn you she is very raw and shares the grief and loneliness one can feel after a loss. She continues to advocate and brings light to loss as she shares her story with anyone who needs to hear it. Baylee has partnered with the non-profit organization Share Parents of Utah and has produced the podcast, “The Butterfly Broadcast...
2024-09-2435 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity12 | Ana Lepe Vick-PUSH for Empowered PregnancySend us a textI had the great pleasure of meeting Ana Lepe Vick in Washington DC in May of 2023. About 50 of us set up meetings with Congressmen and Women to advocate for the Shine For Autumn Act and the Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act. After a healthy first born daughter, Ana had a miscarriage, the stillbirth of our son Owen, and a missed miscarriage. It was such a dark period as she was feeling so devastated by our losses and broken as a woman who couldn’t seem to carry to term again. Deliveri...
2024-09-1739 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity11 | The Case of Brittany Watts: When Stillbirth Is CriminalizedSend us a text In this episode, I share the heartbreaking and unjust case of Brittany Watts, an Ohio woman who experienced a stillbirth at nearly 21 weeks. Despite following medical guidance and trying to handle her loss with care, she was charged with abuse of a corpse. Brittany’s story is a tragic reminder of how broken our system is—and why we must urgently address the stillbirth crisis in America. This is a conversation we cannot ignore. Go view the viral video on what sizes babies are and why we need to put...
2024-09-1013 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity10 | Shady Honaker with Sam's LoveSend us a textIn this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Shady Honaker, founder of Sam’s Love—a nonprofit that provides free memory books to families who experience baby loss. Founded in honor of her son, Samuel Beckett, who was born still on January 27, 2021 during the height of the COVID pandemic, Sam’s Love is a tribute of love, remembrance, and hope.As a women’s health practitioner, Shady brings a unique and powerful perspective. Trained to recognize complications in pregnancy, she never imagined experiencing a stillbirth herself. Now, she’s using her voice to not...
2024-09-0334 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity9 | I Will Carry You: Serving Families Through Grief with Kila GonzalesSend us a textI met Kila Gonzales over the phone a few years ago as she was starting up her nonprofit. She was my answer to a prayer. She runs a non profit called I Will Carry You: Birth and Bereavement Doula Services. Her nonprofit serves the families who have received a terminal diagnosis and families whose babies will be born still. Kila has an amazing story about her own loss and like the go getter she is, she refused to sit around on the sidelines. She is a nurse and naturally has a servants heart so s...
2024-08-2739 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity8 | Learning to Retreat and Listen: My Journey into Obedience and CallingSend us a textThis week I talk about how I learned to retreat the way Jesus did and how I learned to be obedient as I started to dive into the scriptures. As I went away to gather my thoughts I found out how God was calling me into ministry and how that was going to look like. LETS STAY CONNECTED:Link TreeInstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteGive if you feel led. All donations will go to the Julianna Grace Ministry. Click on general then the J...
2024-08-2021 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity7 | Clint Davis Building Better Bridges | Breaking the Silence: Equipping Our Kids Without ShameSend us a textIn this powerful episode, we dive into Building Better Bridges by Clint Davis—a book that feels like the missing manual for every parent. If you've ever felt unsure about how to talk to your children about crucial topics like consent, body safety, sexuality, pornography, masturbation, and the digital world they’re growing up in, this conversation is for you.Clint Davis brings clarity and compassion to subjects many of us grew up feeling ashamed to even mention. We openly share our own experiences with childhood sexual trauma and how that shame...
2024-08-1344 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity6 | How Dawn V. Collins Found Her Calling in Stillbirth and Birth WorkSend us a text In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Dawn V. Collins—founder of Birth Matters b/c Family Matters and Louisiana Ambassador for Count the Kicks. Dawn shares how God led her into birth work and the powerful way she supports families as a doula. Although she’s never experienced stillbirth personally, Dawn chose to seek specialized training so she could compassionately and confidently support clients through every outcome, including loss. We talk about faith, preparation, and what it truly means to show up for families in their most vulnerable moments. Daw...
2024-08-0650 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity5 | Camila Caster’s Surrogacy Stillbirth Journey | PUSH for Empowered PregnancySend us a text Camila Caster thought everything was going perfectly in her surrogacy pregnancy—until the unthinkable happened. What was supposed to be a joyful journey ended in stillbirth, leaving her with heartbreaking questions and a mission she never expected. In this episode, Camila shares the moments leading up to her loss, the signs she wishes she’d known to look for, and how that experience transformed her life. Now, through PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, she’s turning her grief into action—educating women, raising awareness, and fighting for change in Congress to help prevent other families...
2024-07-2321 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity4 | After Stillbirth: The Pain of BetrayalSend us a text Moving on—that’s what everyone says we have to do after a loss. But as I tried to move forward, even everyday tasks like doing laundry felt unbearable, as if I was leaving my baby behind all over again. My body changed in ways I hadn’t expected, with milk coming in and reminders of loss at every turn. Then came the bills—unwelcome and overwhelming. When my family left, their departure felt like another kind of loss, and it seemed like everyone else was ready to move on except me. LETS STA...
2024-07-1621 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity2 | Everything Was Fine...Until It Wasn'tSend us a text I share my stillbirth story—even though my pregnancy seemed perfect on the outside. I reveal the private, painful conversations I had with God that I never told anyone. In that dark place, I asked the hardest question we all fear: Why does God hate me? What did I do to lose my baby? There’s no sugarcoating the pain—I lay it all bare, because that’s the truth of grief. LETS STAY CONNECTED:Link TreeInstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteGive if you feel l...
2024-07-0923 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity3 | Part II: The Birth of My Baby — My Stillbirth StorySend us a text As I prepared to give birth, I was confronted with the reality of my own mortality. Instead of hearing a loud cry, Julianna entered this world in complete silence. But her birth unfolded in a way I never expected. Surrounded by friends and family praying fiercely, something extraordinary happened in that hospital room on September 9th, 2023. What God did that day was truly beyond belief. LETS STAY CONNECTED:Link TreeInstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteGive if you feel led. All donations will go to...
2024-07-0916 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity1 | I Wanted to Run: My Honest Reaction to a Friend’s StillbirthSend us a textIt may seem shocking, but when a new friend opened up to me about her stillbirth, my first instinct was to pull away. I didn’t know what to say. I felt awkward, overwhelmed—and honestly, afraid of saying the wrong thing.Unfortunately, this reaction is more common than we’d like to admit. Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss are deeply painful and still so taboo that many people don't know how to respond—or even how to talk about them at all.But avoiding the conversation only deepens the isol...
2024-06-1111 minThe Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, MaternityIntro to Silent FootprintsSend us a textHave you lost a baby in a miscarriage, stillbirth or SIDS? Do you feel alone? Are you angry, depressed or struggling with all the emotions infant loss can have? Are you met with unwanted advice, inappropriate encouragement or feel bitter about your loss? Are you wondering where God stands in all this chaos? Do you wonder why America hasn't done much to save babies from preventable stillbirth? Were you able to get a certificate from your state dignifying your baby's life after you lost your baby in a miscarriage or stillbirth? Do...
2024-05-2900 min
Sunday School Recap Audio VersionFPWN S9 E117- "This Ain't Your Grandmama's Jesus!"FPWN S9 E117- "This Ain't Your Grandmama's Jesus!" In this episode I have a conversation with on of our young adults, Lauryn Rowell, share about her thoughts and experiences with Jesus Christ. You'll be surprised how our youth see Jesus. I'll say it this way, the future in good hands. #genz #youngpeople #thefutureisbright #Godisgood
2024-05-0532 minSunday School Recap Audio VersionFPWN S9EP#115 - "What Does The Youth Have to Say About Jesus"FPWN S9EP#115 - "What Does The Youth Have to Say About Jesus". Season 9 has started. 😁. In this episode I have a very candid conversation with one or our young adults. Lauryn Rowell. Lauryn shares her story of how she being a church girl, honor student, can end up a college drop out, homeless at the age of, arrested, broken and lost, 🙁. BUT for the grace of God. She walked in to a church one Sunday morning and her life has never been the same. 🙏 You will want to share this one with any youth who is struggling with their wal...
2024-04-151h 03Sunday School Recap Audio VersionFPWN S9EP#114-"What do the young people have to say about Jesus
FPWN S9EP#114-"What do the young people have to say about Jesus... Often, we think our young people aren't listening when we teach about the things of God; but they are. Today, I welcome my niece' Ms. Lauryn Rowell to the FPWN Podcast. Lauryn is twenty-four and has a heart for God. In this episode Lauryn shares her experience with having to move back to SC when the assignment was over in NC. Let's make room for the next generation...❤🌻🐝 Be blessed. #genz #LoveGod #teacher
2024-04-0818 min
Den Talk PodcastEp. 13 | Lisa | Julianna Grace Ministry❤️Embracing Hope After Loss: A Conversation with Lisa from Julianna Grace Ministry❤️
👥 Guest: Lisa Rowell, Founder of Julianna Grace Ministry
🕊️ About the Episode:
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Lisa Rowell, the compassionate founder of Julianna Grace Ministry. Join us as Lisa shares her powerful journey of resilience and healing after the loss of her first-born, Julianna Grace, who was born still. Discover the mission of Julianna Grace Ministry, dedicated to providing grieving baskets to mothers and families navigating the profound pain of miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant loss.
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2023-12-1446 min
MIDDLE AGEishThe Best Version of You Doesn't Have a Time Limit: An Inspiring Discussion with Michelle RowellCould you imagine hitting the gym at 45 and falling in love with CrossFit for the first time? That's exactly what our guest, Michelle Rowell did. A nurse practitioner working in weight loss surgery, an entrepreneur, and founder of Ageless Athletics, Michelle shares her journey from a runner to a CrossFit enthusiast, proving that age is not a barrier when it comes to focusing on your health. Her story is a testament to the power of community in encouraging and maintaining our fitness routines, particularly as we age.We continue the discussion with an important conversation around the...
2023-09-1438 min
MIDDLE AGEishSofa Talk: Celebrating 25 Episodes of Authenticity and Human ConnectionAs we settle into our sofa talk, we're whisked away to Ireland, basking in Lisa's recount of her recent trip back home and her amazing experience shooting a 20th-anniversary special for Celtic Woman. Lisa gives us the inside, behind-the-scenes scoop of her performance, from the high heels to the on-stage jitters!We shift gears and celebrate this, our 25th episode, and delve deeper into the life lessons we've learned. We discuss the wisdom and insight we have gained from our past guests, underlining the vital need for authenticity, patience, and genuine human connection. We share our introspections...
2023-09-0617 min
The Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith141 - Mama Systems - Laura HernandezLarge family life can be complicated. Add in medical appointments, special needs children and multiple educational styles and you could be left in chaos. However, there is a better way. What if we told you that you could pull out of survival mode and live a life that honors your priorities? Laura Hernandez, mother of 10, is here to share with us her secrets for a more ordered life. So grab a place to take some notes and let's get going!
Laura's website MamaSystems.net Make sure you grab her SELF CARE GUIDE.
You can also...
2023-04-1536 minThe Mom Next Door: Stories of Faith135 - Hungry for Rest - Lisa RowellRest prepares us for what God has for us! Wow. What a concept and an encouragement for busy moms! There are many areas that require constant attention as mothers but one we often overlook is rest. Lisa Rowell is speaking truth over us today as we look at the spiritual practice of rest.
Get to know Lisa on her podcast, The Carpool Line or on her website LisaRowell.com
She is on Instagram @LisaRowellwrites
Make sure to get her book, Simplifying Rest (affiliate link)
Verse for today: "I will personally go with...
2023-03-0446 min
Adoption Wise#209: [workshop] Connection Matters More than Vegetables with Dr. RowellFood challenges are common for children with early adversity. We often get questions regarding undereating, overeating, picky eating, hoarding, and sneaking.
In this workshop you will:
Learn relationship-building strategies to address common issues such as picky eating, power struggles, and weight worries.
Understand the health benefits of felt safety and how it helps children do their best with eating.
Katja Rowell MD is a family doctor, author and childhood feeding specialist who helps parents and caregivers help children to heal their relationship with food and their bodies, and do their best with eating.
Click here to download a transcript for th...
2023-01-2438 min
Live Play Real EstateHauntings, Beavers, and Highlighting Avenues of HopeThis week we introduce a new Co-Host! A voice you will recognize from our first episode. (Hint Madison likes him a lot). We share some spooky news along with some nature news. Madison was able to Interview Lisa Mitchell from Avenues of Hope, a group focused on raising funds for suicide prevention and education. Please follow them on Facebook and check out their website avenuesofhope.net to learn how you can help.
2022-09-0515 min
Robin and Joa Save the World—one book at a time#35 - Books to Give People You HateIt is Robin's love language and the gift that keeps on giving: BOOKS! Just in time for the holidays or really any day because it is always a good day to gift a book, listen in as Robin and Joa discuss which books to gift that horrible neighbor, or that know-it-all-cousin (amongst other categories) with books that are bound to win everyone of your haters over. These recommendations are so refreshing they might expand your own TBR!
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The ladies mentioned the following books on this episode:
Witch by Lisa Lister
Feed...
2021-11-3043 min
Asking WhyEpisode 42 | Lisa Rowell | Julianna Grace MinistryClint Davis interviews Lisa Rowell of Julianna Grace Ministry. Lisa runs a non profit that helps support families who have suffered from the loss of a child. This could be from miscarriage, stillbirth to early infant loss. Clint and Lisa share their loss stories as they try to limit the stigma. If you want to hear hope within stories filled with loss this episode is for you.
2021-10-0248 min
Currently ReadingSeason 4, Episode 5: Back to School with Campus NovelsOn this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Mary are discussing: Bookish Moments: Pages at the Park and picking new curriciula Current Reads: following up on a series, going on adventures, and learning through reading fiction and non-fiction Deep Dive: back to school - our favorite campus novels Book Presses: a foodie memoir and back to school for non-school-age readers As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not...
2021-08-3047 min
Published...Or NotMichelle Wright and Simon RowellMurder can be opportunistic or professional planned. Simon Rowell has Detective Sergeant Zoe Mayer investigating against time in 'The Long Game'. In Michelle Wright’s, ‘Small Acts of Defiance’, little gestures come to mean a great deal and such is the case for Australian girl Lucie living in occupied France during world War Two.
2021-08-0500 min
Toot Hill Library PodcastPinching Ideas (EP 93)In this episode, Claire and Sophie discuss Amy Hermon's podcast, School Librarians United. In particular, they mention the interview with Lucas Maxwell. They pinch the idea of getting Staff to read YA/Teen over the summer and chat about how they have installed the initiative in their school. They then discuss the books they've chosen to get their staff reading YA.In order of appearance:
'Shell' by Paula Rawsthorne (7.43)
'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell (8.26)
'Bunker Diary' by Kevin Brooks (8.48)
'What's that in Dog Years' by Ben Davies (9.28)
'S.T.A.G.S' by M.A Bennett (9.55)
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2021-07-1518 min
The Daily Still Podcast - Guided Christian Meditations and Devotions2nd Anniversary Celebration - Psalm 46:10 Today is our 2nd Anniversary Celebration of The Daily Still Podcast! Host Cindy Helton shares how stillness has benefited her faith journey and we also hear how stillness has benefited some of our listeners. It’s a joy and blessing to include these voices from the Daily Still community. Special thank you to: Celia A. Miller, Gretchen Williams, Egon Cossou, Hunter Williams, LaToya NaShae, Allison Sawyers, Clyde Helton, Karyn Humphries, Lisa Rowell, Cherly Lemle. Psalm 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am God." Thank you for celebrating with us today! We appreciate every person who listens and pray this podcas...
2021-07-0512 min
In Pursuitep 51: Speak Your Truth | On Air with Natalie NadeenWelcome to today's episode which is a part of the "On Air" series. "On Air" showcases other podcast hosts to show the people behind the podcast and how their content came to be! Unapologetically Her by Natalie Nadeen is all about the liberating act of being who you are without apologizing. Listen to Natalie chat about all things life, podcasting, and empowering women. Connect with Natalie: + Natalie Nadeen on Youtube & Instagram + Unapologetically Her on Youtube & Instagram + Follow Unapologetically Her on Spotify + Subscribe to Unapologetically Her on Apple Podcasts
2020-08-1237 min
Kanini KegaSpeak Your Truth | On Air with Natalie NadeenWelcome to today's episode which is a part of the "On Air" series. "On Air" showcases other podcast hosts to show the people behind the podcast and how their content came to be! Unapologetically Her by Natalie Nadeen is all about the liberating act of being who you are without apologizing. Listen to Natalie chat about all things life, podcasting, and empowering women.
Connect with Natalie:
+ Natalie Nadeen on Youtube & Instagram
+ Unapologetically Her on Youtube & Instagram
+ Follow Unapologetically Her on Spotify
+ Subscribe to Unapologetically Her on Apple Podcasts
Boo...
2020-08-1237 min
Unabridged: A Book PodcastBooks We'd Love to See Adapted with Morgan Hoit @NYCBookGirlIn this Unabridged Podcast episode, we have so much fun talking with Morgan Hoit, @NYCBookGirl, about book-to-screen adaptations. We talk about our latest reads, book-to-screen adaptations we have loved, and books that we would love to see adapted.
Bookish Check In
Ashley - Sally Rooney’s Normal People
Jen - Phuc Tran’s Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit in
Sara - Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park
Morgan - Chelsea Bieker's God Shot, Emma Straub's All Adults Here, Lorrie Moore's short stories
Our Book-to-Screen Adaptati...
2020-07-2254 min
Book Lounge by LibbyEp. #404 - The 10 best books of 2019 AND The 10 best books of the decade The end of the year means it's time to look back on the best books of 2019! As a bonus, we also share our selections for the best books of the entire decade! Books mentioned in this episode: The 10 Best Books of 2019 The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman The Grace Year by Kim Li...
2019-12-2646 min
Your Shelf or MineA Book with Vampires In ItWhere we talk about:
The Kilted Man;
Fall Events;
The ____'s Wife book list from BooKNet Canada https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2019/10/1/the-wife ;
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman;
Personalized book recommendations from Becky: http://longviewlibrary.org/teens-booklists.php ;
Viral: The Fight Against AIDS in America by Ann Bausum;
Awards for Good Boys by Shelby Lorman;
The Swallows by Lisa Lutz;
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer;
The Vampire Lestat by Ann Rice;
Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris;
Carry On and Wayward So...
2019-10-261h 21Unabridged: A Book PodcastAutumn TBR Lists - Shopping in My Kindle ClosetWe'll let you guess just which one of us went shopping in her Kindle closet . . . and then cheated to share an extra book (or two . . . or three!) on this episode. Well, actually, we ALL cheated because we have SO many books coming out this fall that we're eagerly anticipating.
Take a listen to our TBR lists, and then let us know what books you look forward to reading this fall! Head over to social media to let us know.
TBR Lists
Ashley’s Picks
*Sarah Henning’s Sea Witch
*Li...
2019-08-2822 min
Book Lounge by LibbyEp. #358 - Previewing exciting new books coming out in August!It's that time once again! We're talking about the books we're most excited to read in August! Also, in case you missed it, we were profiled by Authority Magazine for being a binge-able podcast. You can check that article right here: https://medium.com/authority-magazine/how-to-become-the-center-of-influence-through-nerdy-podcasting-with-the-hosts-of-show-of-the-3be028f2f81f Also, also - We're interviewing Elvis Duran LIVE this October in Parma, Ohio. Get tickets here: https://www.beyondbookjackets.com/duran Books mentioned in this episode The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware Here There Are Monsters by Am...
2019-07-2535 min