Confessions of a Grieving Mother

𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙍𝙤𝙨𝙘𝙤 Aug 6, 2026 00:40:26 Type of Loss: Neonatal LossMore about this story: In this episode, we talk with Tabbitha as she shares the story of her son, Rosco Mack, and the unimaginable loss that forever changed her family's life.After a healthy pregnancy and normal delivery, Rosco was born on June 28, 2019. Just moments after his birth, complications from meconium aspiration led to a heartbreaking fight for his life. De

𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗶: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝘽𝙖𝙗𝙮 𝙇𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙞 Jul 30, 2026 00:31:12 Type of loss: Second trimester lossMore about Jenna's Story: In this episode, we talk with Jenna Lotti as she shares the story of pregnancy loss and the profound grief that followed.In July 2025, at approximately 16 weeks pregnant, Jenna experienced light spotting and reached out to her doctor, hoping for reassurance. Instead, an ultrasound revealed the heartbreaking news that her baby's h

𝗞𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗹𝘆𝗻𝗻 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗸𝗶: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙂𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝙇𝙮𝙣𝙣 Jul 23, 2026 00:47:37 Type of loss: stillbirthMore about this story: In this episode, we talk with Kaitlynn Tempalski as she shares the story of her daughter Gianna Lynn. At 19 weeks pregnant, Kaitlynn began to wonder why she hadn't felt her baby move. Hoping for reassurance, she looked ahead to her upcoming anatomy scan, never imagining what was to come. Within moments of the ultrasound beginning, she and her husb

𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀:𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙖 Jul 16, 2026 01:17:28 Type of loss: Infant lossMore about this story: In this episode, we talk with Olivia Hodge about the story of her daughter, Camila.Olivia's journey into motherhood began with a traumatic pregnancy after experiencing PPROM at 23.5 weeks. Following weeks of hospitalization and strict bed rest, she and her husband, Armondo, welcomed Camila at 34 weeks. After spending 22 days in the NICU, Camila c

𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗶: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝘼𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙡 Jul 9, 2026 01:12:44 Type of loss: Life-limiting diagnosis, infant loss, twin lossMore about this story: In this episode, we are honored to share the story of Emily Riggi and her beloved daughter, Abigail.Emily delivered her identical twin girls at 32 weeks and quickly realized that something was different. While one daughter continued to grow stronger, Abigail faced challenge after challenge. After countless tests an

𝗞𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗷𝗲: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙊𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙖 Jul 2, 2026 00:37:44 Type of loss: StillbirthMore about this story: In this episode, we talk with Kira Tietje as she shares the story of her daughter, Olivia.During what should have been a routine 26-week appointment, Kira’s world changed forever when no heartbeat could be found. Although Olivia had a healthy anatomy scan and a heartbeat at 22 weeks, it was discovered that she had stopped growing around 19 weeks and 5

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗻𝗻-𝗠𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙡𝙚, 𝙍𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙣, 𝙃𝙖𝙯𝙚𝙡, 𝙒𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙬, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙖𝙜𝙚 Jun 25, 2026 01:01:01 Type of loss: Early-term losses, Ectopic Pregnancy, Chemical Pregnancy, Blighted OvumMore about this story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Julie talks with Heather to share a story that spans infertility, pregnancy loss, medical trauma, and the complicated, enduring hope that lives alongside grief.Heather and her husband Brian were first diagnosed with unexplained infertility

𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Jun 18, 2026 00:15:09 In this Father’s Day episode, Tracy and Julie hold space for a side of grief that is often quiet, private, and deeply felt—fatherhood after loss.Through a series of heartfelt letters written by loss dads, they read words addressed to their babies and to their grief itself. These letters are tender, honest, and unfiltered—offering glimpses into love that has no physical place to land, and the ongoi

𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 Jun 11, 2026 00:20:20 In this episode, Julie and Falon explore one of the most tender and complicated parts of grief: identity after loss.Through honest reflection and shared lived experience, they talk about what changes when loss becomes part of your story and how it reshapes everything from how you see yourself to how you move through the world. They reflect on the moment it becomes clear you are no longer the perso

𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙨 Jun 4, 2026 00:35:01 Type of Loss: Early-term lossMore about this episode: In this episode, we talk with Laura Moore as she shares her journey through pregnancy loss, infertility, and unexpected hope.After welcoming her son Carson, Laura experienced two early pregnancy losses just months apart. What followed was a long and painful road marked by infertility, unanswered questions, countless tests, and the heartbreaking

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮! May 28, 2026 00:39:06 In this special birthday episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie are joined by a very special guest — Tracy’s mom, Jodi — as they come together to remember and celebrate Emma. Through stories, memories, laughter, and honest conversation, they reflect on Emma, the lasting impact she continues to have on their family, and what it means to carry love and grief side by side throug

𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 May 7, 2026 00:16:41 In this special Mother’s Day episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie once again hold space for the voices of bereaved mothers by reading deeply personal letters written to their babies. Through words filled with love, longing, heartbreak, and remembrance, these mothers share the realities of carrying their children in their hearts while navigating life without them in their ar

𝗟𝘂𝗰𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘆: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙀𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙚 Apr 30, 2026 00:29:55 Type of loss: TFMR, Life-limiting diagnosisMore about this episode: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, we talk with Lucy Livesey, a mother whose love for her daughter continues to ripple across the world.In 2017, Lucy and her family faced the unthinkable—making the heartbreaking decision to terminate their much-wanted daughter, Ellie, after a devastating heart abnormality was dis

𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘃𝗶: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙚𝙨 Apr 23, 2026 01:01:50 Type of loss: StillbirthMore about this story: In this episode we chat down with David Corvi as he shares the story of his son, Charles Martin Corvi.What begins as a beautiful, ordinary autumn weekend—family hikes through Cuyahoga Valley National Park, laughter at home, and the quiet anticipation of welcoming a new baby—turns into a moment that would forever change their lives. Just days before hi

𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗿: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙊𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙂𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 Apr 16, 2026 00:32:16 Grief has a way of changing everything, but within that change, there can also be space for growth.In this episode, we talk with one of our favorite guests Pamela Presler, to explore how grief, while deeply painful and complex, can also open the door to self-discovery and transformation. Together, we unpack what it means to navigate loss while continuing to grow, and how honoring your grief can co

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘆 Apr 9, 2026 00:10:45 All in for Allegheny is a special campaign dedicated to supporting families in our local community who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to provide emotional support, compassionate guidance, and financial assistance for burial, cremation, memorialization, and counseling services— helping families feel supported and less alone as they navigate their grief.We

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲: 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙈𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 Apr 2, 2026 00:21:10 In this episode Julie and Khristina talk about what real support looks like after the loss of a baby. Drawing from their own experiences and the countless stories shared with Emma’s Footprints over the years, they unpack the practical, emotional, and deeply human ways people can show up for grieving parents—and the ways support can sometimes miss the mark.This episode is a compassionate guide for

𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙀𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙬 & 𝙀𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚 Mar 26, 2026 01:15:17 Type of loss: Early term loss, life-limiting diagnosis, multiple lossesMore about this story: Tabby shares the story of her two precious babies, Elias Matthew Barton and Eden Marie Barton.Tabby’s journey to motherhood began with many challenges. Diagnosed with uterus didelphys, diminished ovarian reserve, and fallopian tubes that never attached to her ovaries, natural conception was not possible.

𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗰: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙚 Mar 19, 2026 01:31:10 Type of loss: Life limiting diagnosis, Infant lossMore about Sarah's story: Josie’s story is one of unimaginable strength, resilience, and love. From a prenatal diagnosis of a congenital heart defect and Down syndrome, to navigating a pregnancy with little support, Sarah opens up about the challenges she faced long before Josie entered the world. Born three months early at just 1 lb 14 oz, doc

𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙂𝙚𝙢𝙢𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙥𝙚 Mar 12, 2026 00:44:08 Type of loss: Stillbirth, Delayed twin interval birthMore about Kara's Story: In this episode, Kara Catalano shares her journey through infertility, enduring seven unsuccessful rounds of IVF after being told she had less than a 1% chance of conceiving with her own eggs. On the eighth round, she finally received the news she had been praying for — she was pregnant with twins.But at her first u

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠 Mar 5, 2026 01:03:12 Type of Loss: Twin loss, stillbirthMore about this story: Cheyanne Horne shares the story of her twins, Mila and Maverick.Cheyanne’s journey to her babies was layered and complex — marked by infertility, medical complications, and the emotional weight that comes with fighting so hard to grow your family. After experiencing two previous pregnancies that resulted in her living children, this pregnan

𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗼: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙅𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙥𝙝 𝘼𝙣𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙮, 𝙅𝙧. Feb 26, 2026 00:57:35 Type of loss: StillbirthMore about Lauren's story: Join us as we talk with with Lauren Cicero as she shares the story of her son, Joseph Anthony, Jr.Nearly halfway through her pregnancy, Lauren experienced a catastrophic uterine rupture caused by undiagnosed placenta percreta — a life-threatening condition where the placenta grows through the uterine wall. What followed was an emergency surger

𝗘𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗲: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙣 Feb 19, 2026 00:30:08 Type of loss: TMFR, Life-limiting diagnosisMore about Elizabeth's story: In this episode, Elizabeth Beadle shares the story of her son, Weston Arthur Beadle.Elizabeth and her husband were overjoyed to learn they were expecting their first baby boy. But at their anatomy scan, they received devastating news — doctors identified concerning markers suggesting Weston may have had a severe genetic c

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗶𝗸 Feb 12, 2026 00:26:56 Not every episode has to hold tears, sometimes, it’s about laughter, connection, and getting to know the hearts behind the mission. In this lighthearted episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, we’re welcoming our newest team member, Lauren Kraynik, Executive Assistant at Emma’s Footprints, to the podcast! Lauren gives us a glimpse into her life behind the scenes — from her role supporting our

𝗝𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝘆: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝘼𝙧𝙡𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙀𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙚 Feb 5, 2026 01:02:01 Type of Loss: Stillbirth, Multiple LossesMore about Jade's Story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Jade Buckley shares the story of her children, Arlo and Emmie, and the profound losses her family has endured.After welcoming her son Lucas in 2020, Jade and her partner decided to grow their family again, knowing pregnancy is physically challenging for her. Her pregnancy with

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 & 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Dec 25, 2025 00:32:40 As one year comes to a close and another begins, this final episode of our holiday series offers space to reflect, breathe, and look forward with gentle hope. Together, we recap the moments, themes, and lessons of 2025—both the heavy and the meaningful—while creating space to acknowledge the continued presence of grief alongside growth. We also look ahead to 2026 with intention, discussing how to

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 Dec 18, 2025 00:19:04 Grief changes us—and often, it deepens our compassion in ways we never expected. In this episode, we explore intentional acts of kindness as a way to honor our babies and their legacy. Whether it’s paying it forward, serving another grieving family, volunteering, donating in your child’s name, or simply showing up for someone who is hurting, these acts become living tributes to the love we carry.

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 Dec 11, 2025 00:16:07 Rituals create rhythm, grounding, and special space for remembrance—especially in seasons filled with memory and emotion. In this episode of our holiday series, we talk about what rituals can look like after loss and how families can thoughtfully incorporate them into everyday life and holiday traditions. From lighting candles and saying names out loud to annual acts of remembrance and quiet momen

𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Dec 4, 2025 00:20:57 The holidays can make loss feel even heavier—especially when the absence is so deeply felt. In this special holiday series kickoff, we explore the power of physical remembrance and the many ways grieving parents and families honor their babies during this season and beyond. From memory boxes and ornaments to tattoos, journals, and sacred spaces in the home, this episode invites you to reflect on h

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀: 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 Nov 27, 2025 00:24:04 In this fun and relaxed episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Julie, Tracy, and Falon step away from the heavy topics and invite listeners into a lighthearted “get to know us” conversation.From favorite snacks to go-to activities and small joys that brighten their days, this episode gives you a chance to hear the voices behind the mic in a more personal way. It’s an opportunity to laugh wit

𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻 Nov 20, 2025 00:55:57 Type of loss: Twin loss, TTTS Stage 4More about this episode: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, we talk with Rachel Badalamenti as she shares the incredible, emotional, and deeply complex journey that brought her both her sons...Dean and Robbie.After years of infertility, multiple failed IUIs and IVF cycles, and finally finding the right doctor, Rachel learned she was pregnant w

𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗲 & 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗶𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 Nov 13, 2025 00:58:39 Type of Loss: StillbirthMore about Maggie & Dave's Story:In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Maggie and Dave Geier share the heartbreaking story of their daughter, Hannah Marie.After a long journey through infertility and surgeries to restore Maggie’s ability to carry a pregnancy, the couple was overjoyed to be expecting their second child. But at just over 17 weeks, Maggi

𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮 Nov 6, 2025 00:35:22 Type of Loss: Stillbirth, Life-limiting diagnosis, Multiple lossesMore about Michael Ann's story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, we talk with Michael Ann Thomas as she shares the story of her daughter, Amelia.After experiencing an early miscarriage, Michael Ann and her husband were thrilled to be expecting their baby girl. Everything appeared normal until their 20-week an

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 Oct 30, 2025 00:32:07 For the month of October, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will be sharing special interviews with Pamela Presler, LCSW, CPLC.In this episode, Pam shares an interesting phrase with us 𝙂𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙛 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. She shares what it is and how you can have Grief Confidence.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘽𝙖𝙗𝙮 𝘼𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙇𝙤𝙨𝙨 Oct 23, 2025 00:25:54 For the month of October, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will be sharing special interviews with Pamela Presler, LCSW, CPLC.In this episode, Pam shares how to parent your baby after loss. It may seem like a confusing concept, but she shares ways to do it and the importance of it for your healing journey.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝙉𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘽𝙖𝙗𝙮 Oct 16, 2025 00:24:08 For the month of October, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will be sharing special interviews with Pamela Presler, LCSW, CPLC.In this episode, Pam shares the importance of naming your baby and how helpful it can be to your grief journey.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝙌&𝘼 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙖𝙢 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙧 Oct 9, 2025 00:34:40 For the month of October, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will be sharing special interviews with Pamela Presler, LCSW, CPLC.In this episode, we ask Pam all the questions we've heard loss parents ask the most.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 & 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵: 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙢 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙧 Oct 2, 2025 00:37:09 For the month of October, in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we will be sharing special interviews with Pamela Presler, LCSW, CPLC. In this episode, we introduce Pam, how we met Pam and what she provides the Emma's Footprints community.

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 & 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲 Sep 25, 2025 00:56:37 Type of Loss: Stillbirth, AbortionMore about this episode: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Cara Postma shares the painful and complex journey of losing both her son and her daughter in very different circumstances.Cara speaks bravely about the forced abortion of her son, a loss she was told to keep secret for nearly 20 years, and the deep grief of carrying that silence for so

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗵𝘆: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗲 Sep 18, 2025 00:37:59 Type of Loss: StillbirthMore about this story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Brittney Dunphy shares the heartbreaking story of her son, Garth. After a long and healthy pregnancy, Brittney went into her 38-week appointment expecting to hear her baby boy’s heartbeat—but instead learned the unimaginable: Garth had passed away.He was stillborn after tying a true knot in his umbi

𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗿: 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝘆 Sep 11, 2025 00:25:16 Grief doesn’t follow a straight line and triggers can show up anywhere, anytime. In this episode, we talk with Pamela Presler, about what grief triggers really are, why they can feel so overwhelming, and how to navigate them with compassion and care.Pam shares practical strategies for recognizing your own triggers, responding in ways that honor both your grief and your healing, and creating space

𝗘𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗲 Sep 4, 2025 00:58:40 Type of Loss: Infant lossMore about this episode: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, we hear from Emily as she shares the story of her son, Charlie. From the very beginning, Charlie’s journey was filled with uncertainty. He was expected not to survive pregnancy and faced a 95% chance of having Down syndrome. Against all odds, he was born and continued to defy expectations.At just

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮 Aug 28, 2025 00:52:43 Type of loss: StillbirthMore about Christina’s story: In this episode, we talk with Christina Fitting as she shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter, Julia. At 38 and a half weeks pregnant, Christina went in for what was supposed to be a routine appointment—only to be told that her baby girl’s heartbeat had stopped.Christina opens up about the shock of hearing those words, the moment

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸: 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 Aug 21, 2025 00:15:36 In this episode, Tracy and Julie share everything you need to know about our upcoming Emma’s Footprints Memorial Walks. These special gatherings are a time to say your baby’s name out loud, walk beside others who truly understand, and honor where you are in your grief journey.Whether this will be your very first walk or it has become a yearly tradition, we invite you to join us in remembrance, hea

𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 Aug 14, 2025 00:42:00 Type of loss: Incompetent Cervix, StillbirthMore about Michaela’s story: In this episode, Tracy and Julie talk with Michaela about the loss of her son, Jackson James. Late in her pregnancy, Michaela received a diagnosis of incompetent cervix (IC), but only after her high-risk specialist caught it during an ultrasound that was performed just a few days too late for an emergency cerclage, and a few

𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗵𝗲𝘆: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲 Aug 7, 2025 00:44:03 Type of loss: SIDS, Infant LossMore about Rebecca’s story: In this episode, Tracy and Julie talk with Rebecca Toohey about the life and sudden passing of her son, Bodie. Just two days into starting childcare, Bodie tragically passed away due to unsafe sleep practices and lack of supervision. He was just shy of 3 months old.Rebecca shares the devastating moment she learned of Bodie’s passing and th

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 Jul 31, 2025 00:24:41 More about this episode: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie take a pause from storytelling to reflect on the heart of Emma’s Footprints and the families we’ve served so far this year. The numbers may seem like data, but each one represents a baby loved and missed, and parents navigating life after unimaginable loss.Together, they discuss the emotional weight behin

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘆: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘃𝗮 Jul 24, 2025 00:50:56 Type of loss: StillbirthMore about Stephanie’s story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie sit down with Stephanie Casey to talk about the loss of her daughter, Ava. At her 20-week anatomy scan, Stephanie heard the words no parent ever expects: "There's no heartbeat." Based on Ava's size, doctors estimated she passed around 17 weeks gestation. Stephanie was induced

𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗿: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 Jul 17, 2025 00:28:26 In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie talk with Pamela Presler, LCSW, about the complex journey of pregnancy after loss.Pam shares her insight from years of walking alongside grieving parents and dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with hoping for new life after heartbreak. From navigating fear and anxiety to holding space for both grief and joy, t

𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗼: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗼 Jul 10, 2025 01:06:13 Type of loss: Infant loss after life-limiting diagnosis (HLHS, heterotaxy syndrome)More about Jenelle’s story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie talk with Jenelle Romo about the life and loss of her son, Mateo. Diagnosed in utero with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and heterotaxy syndrome with polysplenia, Mateo was born on July 20, 2023, and spent his entire li

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 Jul 3, 2025 00:26:39 More about this episode: In this episode, Julie is joined by special co-host Khristina for a conversation with Kathy, a first-time participant in the Emma’s Footprints Memorial Walk. Kathy shares her emotional journey walking in memory of her son, Jonathan, and reflects on what the experience meant to her as a grieving mom. From putting together her team to honoring her son’s memory in a public s

𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮'𝘀 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 May 29, 2025 00:35:28 In this special episode, Tracy and Julie talk with Carol Cacchione, the nurse who walked into Tracy's hospital room the night Emma was born. Their conversation is a moving reflection on the sacred moments of that night, the lifelong impact Carol had on Tracy in the darkest hours of her life, and the unexpected bond that was formed in the midst of devastating loss.This episode is a heartfelt tr

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗵 May 22, 2025 00:41:45 Type of loss: Life-limiting diagnosis, stillbornMore about Brittany's story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie talk with Brittany Crawford about the loss of her daughter, Norah. At 12 weeks gestation, Brittany learned that Norah had a rare genetic condition called Arthrogryposis. After weeks of seeing specialists, she was told at 18 weeks that Norah would not su

𝗦𝗮𝗺 𝗬𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆 May 15, 2025 00:59:28 Type of loss: PPROM, Infant lossMore about Sam's story: Sam Yanes shares the incredible story of her son, Antonio "Tony". From the early weeks of pregnancy filled with bleeding and uncertainty to a courageous NICU journey that spanned eight months, Sam walks us through every heartbreaking and hope-filled moment.Tony was born at just 25 weeks, weighing 1lb 15oz, and immediately faced a mountain of

𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 May 8, 2025 00:14:45 In this Mother’s Day episode, Tracy and Julie read heartfelt letters written by loss moms to their babies. These personal reflections offer a glimpse into the enduring love, grief, and hope carried by mothers every day—especially on Mother's Day. From tender memories and imagined milestones to promises of reunion, each letter honors a life gone too soon and the unbreakable bond between a mother an

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 May 1, 2025 00:37:35 Type of loss: early term loss, twin lossMore about Valerie's story: Valerie as she reflects on the raw moments of saying hello and goodbye to her boys. Newly married and full of joy, Valerie and her husband were thrilled to learn they were expecting twins—a dream come true. For four months, they envisioned life as twin parents, filled with excitement and hope. But their joy turned to grief wh

𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗼: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝘆𝘅 Apr 24, 2025 00:36:29 Type of loss: Infant loss, medical negligenceMore about Kayla's story: Kayla shares the devastating details of her son's preventable death, how she fought through her medical case to prove negligence, and what it means to finally speak his story out loud. Kayla honors Onyx’s life by sharing the depth of her grief and the strength she’s found in the aftermath—showing us how love, advocacy, and res

𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗷𝗮𝘆: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 Apr 17, 2025 00:42:22 Type of loss: Infant-lossMore about Rebecca's story: Rebecca shares the devastating story of her twin son's passing—born prematurely at 31 weeks with underdeveloped organs, her son Jacob experienced severe breathing issues and was placed on a ventilator. Without her knowledge, he passed away on his third day of life.More about Emma's Footprints:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EmmasFootprints.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fa

𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 Apr 10, 2025 00:51:29 Type of loss: SIDSMore about Griscelle's story: Griscelle shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 10-month-old daughter, Evangeline, to SIDS. On December 8, 2022, while away on a work trip for the first time in over two years, Griscelle’s world shattered. Her husband met her at the Nashville airport with the devastating news—Evangeline had passed away unexpectedly, and she never had the chan

𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 Apr 3, 2025 00:53:33 Type of Loss: Early-term loss, multiple loss, stillbirth, selective reduction, Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome More about Millie's story: Millie discusses her journey through multiple pregnancy losses, fertility struggles, and the heartbreaking loss of her twin sons, Landon and Emerson.After experiencing several traumatic first-trimester miscarriages between 2019 and 2022 and enduring unsuccessf

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆 Mar 27, 2025 00:23:42 In this episode, we explore the heart behind hosting a family fundraiser—what it is, where to start, and how it can make an impact.We’ll discuss the steps to planning an event, the personal significance for loss families, and how fundraisers support the mission of Emma’s Footprints. Whether you’re looking for ways to give back or create a lasting tribute, this episode will help you navigate the pr

𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 Mar 20, 2025 00:48:31 Type of Loss: StillbirthMore about Andrea's Story: Andrea and her husband, Cam, were eagerly anticipating their baby girl’s arrival when their world was shattered at a routine OB appointment. On September 13, 2023, Andrea heard the words no parent ever wants to hear—her doctor couldn’t find a heartbeat.Sent for an emergency ultrasound, their worst fears were confirmed: their daughter had died. Lat

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗰𝗶 Mar 13, 2025 00:35:40 Type of Loss: StillbirthMore about Stormi's Story: Stormi was estastic when she found out she was expecting with her highschool sweetheart, Jimmy. With a due date just two days after Stormi’s birthday, she dreamed of sharing a special bond with her daughter.Mayci was a strong and active baby, which is why Stormi knew something was wrong when her movements changed. She and Jimmie rushed to the hosp

𝗭𝗮𝗰𝗵 & 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗲 Mar 6, 2025 01:01:06 Type of Loss: StillbirthMore about Zach & Jalissa's Story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, hosts Tracy and Julie sit down with Zach and Jalissa Tauscher as they share the heartbreaking story of losing their daughter, Brynlee. At 26 weeks, Jalissa went in for a routine appointment, only to receive the devastating news that there was no heartbeat. What was supposed to be

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿:𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 Feb 27, 2025 00:33:31 Grief can be an isolating experience, but what happens when two people in a relationship are grieving the same loss? In this episode, we sit down with Pamela Presler, LCSW, CPLC, to explore the vital role of couples grief coaching.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 Feb 20, 2025 00:38:10 In this episode, Tracy and Julie talk with Kristen Banocy about how to be a friend to a loss parent if you haven't experienced a loss yourself. More about Emma's Footprints: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EmmasFootprints.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: @EmmasFootprints Instagram: @EmmasFootprints

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮'𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 Feb 13, 2025 00:34:54 It all started with a dog, toddler and Santa Claus...Listen to how Emma's Footprints became the organization it is today.More about Emma's Footprints:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EmmasFootprints.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @EmmasFootprintsInstagram: @EmmasFootprints

𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝙀𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘽𝙖𝙗𝙮 Dec 26, 2024 00:54:18 In the final episode of our holiday series, we talk with Rob from Sad Dads Club to explore the emotions and challenges of stepping into a new year after the loss of a baby. Rob shares his perspective on processing grief, honoring your child, and finding ways to move forward with hope and purpose. Join us for a heartfelt conversation that resonates with anyone navigating the "new normal" after loss

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 Dec 19, 2024 00:35:04 In part two of our holiday series, we interview with Falon Gervais and Brittanie Freeman, leaders of our in-person support groups, to discuss the importance of Community and Communicating through the holiday season. Tune in for heartfelt advice on finding connection, fostering understanding, and navigating conversations during this tender time.

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