The Truth After Baby Loss

The Truth After Baby Loss@thetruthafterbabyloss

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Season 1 episodes (6)

Barry Rose - The Conversations We Never Had
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Barry Rose - The Conversations We Never Had

In this deeply personal and emotional episode, host Heather sits down with her husband Barry Rose for an honest conversation about baby loss from a man’s perspective. Together, they open up about the heartbreak of losing seven babies, the silent grief men often carry, and the conversations they perhaps never truly had at the time. From feeling pressure to stay strong, to navigating pain privately while supporting a partner through unimaginable loss, this episode shines a light on the emotional reality many fathers and partners experience behind closed doors. This raw and heartfelt conversation explores grief, trauma, relationships, emotional survival, healing, and the impact baby loss can have on both people in a relationship in very different ways. Key Topics Covered: Baby loss from a father’s and partner’s perspective The pressure men feel to stay strong and grieve in silence How loss affects relationships and communication as a couple Navigating grief differently when you’re the support for someone else The importance of men having open conversations about loss This episode may feel emotional for some listeners, but the hope is that it helps others feel less alone and encourages more open conversations around baby loss — especially for the men whose voices are so often unheard. Please listen gently and take care of yourself while listening.

Sarah Stephens - Still Their Mum — Child Loss, Legacy and Learning to Live Again
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Sarah Stephens - Still Their Mum — Child Loss, Legacy and Learning to Live Again

In this deeply moving episode, host Heather sits down with Sarah Stephens, a visibility strategist and founder of the Global Visibility Club, to discuss child loss, grief, and the extraordinary legacy she has built in memory of her children. Sarah opens up about losing her daughter Violet at just 15 months old — a little girl who loved Katherine Jenkins, travelled the world, and touched the hearts of everyone she met. She also speaks with remarkable honesty about the devastating decision to terminate a subsequent pregnancy with her son Arthur after a serious brain condition was discovered at the 20-week scan, and how the grief of those two losses, so different from each other, shaped everything that followed. She reflects on being high-functioning in grief, the friends who disappeared, the anxiety of pregnancy after loss, and how raising £50,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital gave her something to hold on to when there were no answers. She also shares why she went public after Channel 4’s In The Dog House edited out all mention of child loss from her appearance on the show. Key Topics Covered: Losing a child and navigating grief in your own way Termination for medical reasons and the unique grief that follows High-functioning grief and why it can isolate you further Losing friendships after child loss Building a legacy to keep your children’s memory alive Pregnancy after loss and the anxiety it brings Why we must say the names of the children we have lost Whether you have experienced child loss or want to better support someone who has, this episode is a powerful reminder that these children existed, they matter, and they deserve to be remembered.

Dawn Hamilton-Fishwrick — You Are Not Alone — Miscarriage, Grief and the Power of Speaking Out
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Dawn Hamilton-Fishwrick — You Are Not Alone — Miscarriage, Grief and the Power of Speaking Out

In this heartfelt episode, host Heather sits down with Dawn Hamilton-Fishwrick, a Tropic Ambassador and advocate for self-care, to discuss miscarriage, grief, and the importance of speaking openly about baby loss. Dawn shares the story of losing her first baby at just 21 years old — a traumatic experience made all the harder by a lack of compassion and support at the hospital. She reflects on the self-blame that followed, the isolation of watching those around her celebrate new arrivals, and the slow journey towards healing shaped by family support, open conversations, and a growing resilience she never expected to find. She also speaks warmly about how loss changed her relationship with her husband, what it meant to navigate grief as a couple, and why she now volunteers that experience whenever she hears of someone else going through the same. Key Topics Covered: Experiencing miscarriage and navigating hospital care Self-blame and the emotional aftermath of baby loss How loss affects partners and the wider family The isolation of grief and why comparison can be harmful Finding confidence and resilience through trauma This episode is a reminder that grief looks different for everyone — and that reaching out, even imperfectly, can make all the difference.

Lucy Wade — When the Plan Falls Apart — IVF, Infertility and Finding Yourself Again
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Lucy Wade — When the Plan Falls Apart — IVF, Infertility and Finding Yourself Again

In this deeply moving episode, host Heather sits down with Lucy Wade, a chocolatier and creative entrepreneur, to discuss a profoundly personal topic: IVF, infertility, and the loss of motherhood identity. Lucy opens up about living with severe endometriosis since childhood, her journey through IVF, and the devastating moment she was told that a pregnancy could cost her her life. She shares candidly about the emotional and physical toll this took — including a suicide attempt — and how CBT therapy, self-discovery, and a fierce determination to redefine herself helped her find a way through. She reflects on what it means to grieve a future you always assumed was yours, the identity crisis that follows infertility, and how she has come to love and embrace the life she now leads — on her own terms. Key Topics Covered: Living with endometriosis and its hidden long-term impact The emotional and physical toll of IVF and infertility Losing your identity when motherhood is taken away Mental health, suicide, and reaching out for help Redefining yourself and finding joy beyond the expected life path Whether you’re navigating infertility yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers honesty, hope, and a reminder that there is a life worth living — even when it doesn’t look the way you planned.

Suzanne Edgley - Breaking the Silence — Baby Loss, Grief and Finding Strength
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Suzanne Edgley - Breaking the Silence — Baby Loss, Grief and Finding Strength

In this deeply moving episode, host Heather sits down with Suzanne Edgeley, a business and mindset coach, to discuss a profoundly personal topic: baby loss and grief. Suzanne opens up about losing her daughter Laura at 24 and a half weeks of pregnancy when she was just 18 years old. Through an honest and heartfelt conversation, she shares her journey from discovering her pregnancy as a young woman to navigating the devastating loss, and ultimately finding strength and resilience through her experience. She reflects on how losing Laura shaped her path, her subsequent pregnancies and children, and how NLP coaching transformed her healing process. This episode also addresses the wider taboo surrounding baby loss and grief, offering compassionate advice for those who have experienced loss and guidance for friends and family on how to provide meaningful support. Key Topics Covered: Young motherhood and unexpected pregnancy The impact of baby loss and coping mechanisms The importance of breaking the silence around grief Finding strength and resilience through trauma How to support loved ones during loss Whether you’ve experienced baby loss yourself or want to better understand how to support someone going through it, this episode offers hope, wisdom, and the reminder that healing is possible. Connect with Suzanne: Facebook: Suzanne Edgeley Website: suzanneedgley.com

Welcome to my new Podcast
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Welcome to my new Podcast

In this first episode of The Truth After Baby Loss, I’m sharing my personal story of experiencing seven miscarriages and the emotional impact of baby loss. This is an honest and raw conversation about miscarriage, grief, and the reality of life after pregnancy loss… including the parts that often go unspoken. I open up about how baby loss affected my identity, confidence, and mental health, and how these experiences stayed with me long after the physical loss. As a qualified Coach and Deep Structure NLP Practitioner , I also share how unprocessed grief, loss, and trauma can impact how we feel about ourselves and how we show up in the world. This podcast is here to create safe, open conversations around baby loss, child loss, infertility, IVF journeys, and the experience of not being able to have children… while also including perspectives from partners, men, and those supporting loved ones through loss. If you’ve experienced miscarriage, baby loss, fertility struggles, or are supporting someone who has… this space is for you.