Ep. 018 - How Trisomy 18 changed the course of our life.
Release Date: 06/24/2024
Ep. 037 - Ectopic Pregnancies: Inside our bodies, outside our control.
The Empty Arms Podcast
In this deeply moving episode, I am joined by five brave women who share their stories of ectopic pregnancy loss -- a type of loss that is not only emotionally devastating, but physically life threatening. These women open up about the intense physical pain, the medical emergencies, the surgeries, and the heartbreaking aftermath that followed. For some, it was their first loss. For others, it was one of many hurdles in a long fertility journey. Each voice adds power to a conversation that is all too often left in the dark. Together, we shine a light on what it means to grieve a pregnancy...
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Ep. 036 - Before the World Knew: Stories of Early Pregnancy Loss
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In this powerful and deeply honest episode, I’m joined by five incredibly brave women who have all experienced early pregnancy loss. Together, we sit in the heaviness, the honesty, and the silence that so often surrounds early miscarriage — a type of loss that is common, yet still so misunderstood and rarely spoken about. Each woman brings her unique story — the moment everything changed, the physical toll their bodies endured, the emotional rollercoaster, and the isolation that often follows. We talk about the grief that shows up in unexpected ways, the anger, the guilt, and the...
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Ep. 035 - PCOS, Ectopic Pregnancies, IVF & Women's Reproductive Rights.
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This week, I’m joined by Janel St. Peter—an incredible woman whose story is as heartbreaking as it is powerful. Janel opens up about her long and emotional journey through PCOS, ectopic pregnancies, and failed rounds of IVF. With raw honesty, she shares the grief, frustration, and isolation that can come with trying to conceive in a body that doesn’t follow the rules. But Janel’s story doesn’t end with loss—it grows into advocacy. Fueled by her own experiences, she has become a fierce voice for women’s reproductive rights and the right to be heard, supported, and believed. If...
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Ep. 034 - A Special Mother's Day Episode -- Love Letters to our Babies.
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Mother’s Day is a beautiful celebration — but for many, it’s also a day heavy with grief. In this special episode, we hold space for loss moms who carry motherhood in their hearts rather than their arms. These brave mothers read letters written to their babies who have died — letters full of love, longing, and the kind of strength that only comes from living with unimaginable loss. This episode is a tribute to the babies who are forever missed, and to the moms who never stop loving them. You are not alone and your grief deserves a voice. This episode is sponosred by Breezy...
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Ep. 033 - Dr. Jessica Zucker talks about her books "I had a Miscarriage" & "Normalize It."
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This week, we're joined by award-winning author and psychologist Dr. Jessica Zucker, whose groundbreaking book "I Had a Miscarriage" sparked a global conversation around pregnancy loss and grief. Jessica joins me on the podcast to share insights from her powerful new release, "Normalize It!" — a bold call to break the silence, challenge stigma, and embrace honest conversations about reproductive experiences. Tune in as we talk healing, storytelling, and how vulnerability can lead to profound connection and cultural change. You won’t want to miss this one. This episode is sponsored by...
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Ep. 032 - Lolo Paz unpacks 5 ways to take care of yourself after pregnancy loss.
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This week on the podcast, we’re joined by the deeply compassionate Lolo Paz, founder of A Soulful Sorrow. In this conversation, we walk through her powerful Instagram post, “5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself After Pregnancy Loss,”and unpack each of the five practices that can offer real comfort and healing after loss. From resting without guilt to honoring your loss in meaningful ways, Lauren shares wise, grounded, and deeply practical insights that every grieving parent deserves to hear. This episode is an invitation to give yourself the space, support, and care you need — and a...
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Ep. 031 - Kelly talks about the rollercoaster that is recurrent pregnancy loss.
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In this deeply personal and emotional episode, Kelly bravely shares her journey through recurrent pregnancy loss, experiencing the heartbreak of five miscarriages. She opens up about the physical and emotional toll, the hope that carried her forward, and the grief that often felt impossible to navigate. She describes the rollercoaster of emotions—the soaring hope with each positive test, the anxiety that crept in, and the devastating crashes that followed. The constant cycle of excitement, fear, and grief took a toll, leaving her wondering if she had the strength to keep going. Together, we...
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Ep. 030 - The Courage to Keep Going: Kelly's Journey After Loss.
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In this powerful episode, Kelly shares her heartbreaking journey of losing her 4th pregnancy, a baby boy named Jonah, at 16 weeks. At a routine appointment, Kelly was told there was no heartbeat, shattering her world. But amidst the devastation, she found strength, healing, and meaningful ways to honor Jonah’s life. Keeping Jonah's memory alive, both for herself and for her four living sons and husband, has become a huge piece of her healing journey. Kelly shares with us many ways in which she continues to honor his life. Shortly after her loss, Kelly courageously became pregnant...
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Ep. 029 - When I say your name: Finding purpose and healing in remembering.
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In this powerful episode, I sit down with my dear friend and fellow board membe Jenna, a mother who knows the depths of unimaginable loss. Jenna’s son, Tripp, was born after a terrifying delivery and spent ten days in the NICU before she faced the unthinkable—leaving the hospital without him. She shares how that moment went against everything biological in her body, how the weight of grief felt impossible to survive, and how she didn’t just lose a baby—she lost an entire lifetime she had envisioned. But Jenna’s story is also one of transformation. Ten years later, she continues to...
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Ep. 028 - Honoring Rett: Deana's Mission to Help Families Impacted by Childhood Cancer
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In this podcast episode, Deana shares her heartbreaking journey of losing her son Rett to cancer at just 10 months old. Everett ‘Rett’ Cavan was diagnosed with a Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor at six months old. This aggressive cancer would take Rett’s life in less than four months—despite having access to the best doctors and treatment plans available. She reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of receiving Rett's cancer diagnosis, navigating through his treatment, as well as the profound challenge of accepting that her son was not going to survive. In the nine years since...
info_outlineThough Ryan came into this world at a mere 2 lbs, he sure took up a tremendous amount of space in his families heart. Deb Dilworth, a fellow loss mom and current board member of Empty Arms of Greater Bangor comes on the podcast and shares her story of navigating the birth of a child with Trisomy 18. Ryan lived 5 weeks and in that time, changed the course of Deb and her husbands life. Deb shares with us the joy in his birth, the heartache in his loss and the ways in which her family have navigated loss in the decades that have passed since his death. Clinging to her strong faith, Deb beautifully recounts Ryan's life and shares with us how her sons Trisomy 18 diagnosis impacted not just her but her husband and her living children. A beautiful conversation about life, loss, love and everything in-between.
This episode is sponsored by Ski Rack Sports in Bangor, Maine.