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The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity
Lisa Rowell
Have you lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, or SIDS? Do you feel like no one understands the depth of your grief? Maybe you’re angry, bitter, depressed—or drowning in a sea of emotions that feel impossible to name, let alone explain. Perhaps you’ve heard well-meaning but hurtful comments or received advice that made you feel even more isolated. You might be wondering, Where is God in all of this? Or why our country hasn’t done more to prevent stillbirths and support grieving families. Y ...
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Have you ever sat in Mass and felt distant? Like God has gone quiet in the storm you’re facing? If you’re searching for peace or longing to deepen your faith, this is where your journey starts. Hi, I’m Amara Heinrichs, your host of Inspired by Grace, and I’m so glad you’re here! This weekly podcast is dedicated to helping you rediscover the beauty of the Catholic faith in everyday life, even in times of pain and uncertainty. Together, we’ll explore spiritual growth, find strength in the comm ...
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46 | Jeremy Sutton | A Father’s Unseen Wounds: How Love and Loss Never Fade
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45:47Send 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,…
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45 | Tomeka Isaac | A Story of Stillbirth, Survival, and System Failure | Jace's Journey
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59:38Send us a text In 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 …
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Whitsun (Pentecost) Ember Saturday Morning
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44 | Heaven, Hope, and the Books That Helped Me
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18:35Send 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…
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43 | Compassion in Innovation: Caring Cradle CEO Wendy Kowalski
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52:53Send us a text In 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 desi…
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42 | Lindsey Wimmer-Founder and Executive Director of Star Legacy Foundation
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39:35Send us a text In 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…
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41 | Brenda Dalton-Lactation Consultant | Lactating after a Loss | Threads of Love
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38:13Send us a text Today 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…
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40 | Jennifer Campbell-Heart of Grace Ministry
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41:57Send us a text September 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 he…
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39 | Brittany Oaks-Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep
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30:07Send us a text Brittany 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 th…
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38 | Cayse Holland Cunningham-IVF, Covid Uncertainty and Hope Journals
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48:19Send us a text Cayse 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 pr…
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37 | Rhonda Barnes-Grandmother's Perspective on Grieving for Two
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27:21Send us a text Rhonda 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 desperat…
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36 | Meghan Stevenot-Loving Wife, Homeschool Mother and Advocate
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45:39Send us a text In 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, Char…
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35 | Lamenting in Anguish and Grief | How I Grabbed on to the Scriptures for Relief
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19:26Send us a text In 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, desperat…
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34 | Julianna Grace Ministry-A Bittersweet Journey of Faith, Service and Advocacy
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30:53Send us a text What 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, a…
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33 | Rosie Melara-Stillbirth, Loss, Heartbreak and Renewed Strength
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26:46Send us a text Rosario 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 stillb…
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32 | Lindsay Lowery-Flexmort and Cuddle Cot Executive Director, Marketing and Growth, Americas
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42:56Send us a text Lindsay 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…
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Send us a text I'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…
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Send us a text Since 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 residen…
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29 | 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.
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30:02Send us a text Robbin 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…
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Send us a text I 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 tes…
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Send us a text When 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 …
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