Why is infertility, pregnancy loss, and grief so often met with silence?
In this episode of Finding Hope After Loss, Sarah sits down with author Amy Meyerson, whose novel The Water Lies explores the hidden emotional landscape of fertility struggles, pregnancy fears, infertility, and loss through the power of fiction.

Together, they unpack why so many women feel unable to speak openly about infertility, pregnancy loss, and grief, and how judgment around C-sections, maternal age, fertility treatment, and motherhood deepens that silence. Amy shares what inspired her to weave themes of loss, infertility, and maternal intuition into her writing, and why fiction can sometimes say what real life conversations cannot.

This episode explores the emotional weight carried before, during, and after pregnancy—offering validation for anyone navigating infertility, pregnancy anxiety, loss, or the quiet grief that often goes unseen. A meaningful listen for those seeking understanding, language, and hope in the midst of fertility and pregnancy struggles.

When is surrogacy the next step after recurrent pregnancy loss?

In this episode, I talk with Jana Taylor, founder of Tandem Surrogacy, about infertility, second-trimester pregnancy loss, IVF, and the emotional crossroads many families face after repeated loss.

After navigating PCOS, fertility treatments, multiple losses, and growing her family through a gestational carrier, Jana shares insight on support after loss, and the stigma around surrogacy.

This conversation is for anyone navigating infertility or questioning what comes next after loss.

Infertility, miscarriage, and stillbirth can change everything—how do you survive and still find hope after losing a baby?

In this episode, Sarah shares her journey through infertility, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, and stillbirth, and what it means to keep living after unimaginable loss.

She reflects on advocating for your baby, navigating complex medical decisions, parenting living children after loss, and holding grief and hope at the same time.

This episode is for loss parents searching for understanding, healing, and reassurance that life after infertility, miscarriage, and stillbirth can still carry meaning, purpose, and hope.

If you have been told your labs and tests are normal but you are still not getting pregnant, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, Dr. Grace Charles, a naturopathic fertility doctor, breaks down what “unexplained infertility” really means and why so many root causes of infertility are missed in standard care.

We talk about fertility testing, gut and vaginal microbiome health, thyroid issues like Hashimoto’s, environmental toxins, male factor fertility, and what to explore before jumping to IVF.

This episode offers great information and next steps for anyone navigating infertility and searching for real answers.

Infertility, miscarriage, failed IVF, and foster care—what happens when the family you imagined takes a different path?

In this episode, Rachel Fulginiti shares her journey through unexplained infertility, pregnancy loss, failed IVF, and an unexpected ectopic pregnancy that required emergency surgery. After years of trying to conceive, fertility treatments, and grief, Rachel and her husband began exploring foster care as another way to build their family.

Rachel opens up about navigating loss, releasing expectations around pregnancy, and saying yes to fostering—eventually welcoming the children who were meant to be theirs.

This conversation offers honesty, hope, and perspective for anyone facing infertility, miscarriage, or considering foster-to-adopt as part of their family-building journey.

The holidays can intensify grief, especially for those navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and baby loss—and it often feels like no one is talking about it.

In this episode, Sarah is joined by Dr. Camelia Clarke, a nationally recognized death care expert and spokesperson for the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), to explore why grief during the holidays can feel heavier for individuals and families experiencing infertility and loss.

Together, they discuss how grief shows up differently after miscarriage, stillbirth, and infertility, why grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and how to hold both sorrow and moments of joy at the same time. Dr. Clarke also shares guidance on setting boundaries during the holidays, navigating difficult family dynamics, and supporting loved ones who are grieving—without minimizing their pain.

This episode offers compassionate insight, practical support, and validation for anyone facing holiday grief related to infertility or pregnancy loss, as well as for those who want to show up better for the people they love.

No one tells you what happens after a miscarriage—the silence, the unanswered questions, the fear that follows, and the grief you’re expected to carry quietly. For Natassa Wachsman, that silence became the beginning of something much bigger.

In this episode, Natassa shares her journey through miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy after loss, including two very different losses—one at nearly 13 weeks that required a D&C, and another in early pregnancy. She opens up about waking up after her first loss hoping it had all been a nightmare, navigating grief while parenting living children, and the heartbreak of having her pain minimized because her losses were considered “early.”

After discovering her miscarriage documented as “spontaneous abortion” in her medical records—and receiving little to no follow-up care, mental health support, or guidance—Natassa knew something had to change. That moment led her to found We Are One In Four, a nonprofit dedicated to improving miscarriage support, pregnancy loss awareness, compassionate aftercare, and medical language surrounding loss.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• How to talk to living children about miscarriage and pregnancy loss

• The fear and emotional weight of pregnancy after loss

• Grief therapy and mental health support for loss parents

• Why miscarriage terminology matters in healthcare

• Advocacy efforts to improve hospital and OB-GYN protocols

• Turning grief into purpose through community, education, and action

  
  

This episode is for anyone navigating miscarriage, infertility, pregnancy after loss, grief, and healing—and for those who believe that loss parents deserve better care, clearer answers, and real support. Natassa’s story is a reminder that grief should never be ignored, and that healing can begin when someone dares to speak up.

In this episode, Mick shares the heartbreaking story of losing a baby at 39 weeks when his firstborn son, Luke, was stillborn. What began as a healthy, full-term pregnancy quickly turned into every parent’s worst nightmare as three consecutive ultrasounds confirmed that Luke no longer had a heartbeat.

In the moments that followed, Mick experienced the kind of grief and loss that shatters the world of every loss parent—and yet this moment also became the beginning of an unexpected journey of faith, resilience, and finding hope in the midst of unimaginable pain.

Mick describes falling to his knees in the hospital bathroom, overwhelmed by grief, and calling out to God for the very first time in his life. That desperate prayer, said on the other side of a closed door while his wife was processing the same crushing news, became the turning point that transformed not only his internal world but the course of his family’s future.

He shares how hope after loss didn’t happen instantly, but slowly—through pain, vulnerability, community, faith, counseling, and allowing himself to grieve openly as a father.

Listeners will hear about the emotional complexity of delivering a stillborn baby, navigating medical uncertainty, learning about possible factors such as cord complications and MTHFR, and recognizing that men and women often grieve differently.

Mick discusses the pressure that many fathers feel to “be strong” and put their emotions aside, and how choosing to face grief honestly became an act of courage that helped him and his wife move forward—rather than “move on”—after losing their baby.

He also opens up about how grief groups, faith, empathy, and the compassionate work of organizations like GriefShare and Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep played a profound role in finding hope again. Mick shares how their photos of Luke became priceless treasures, and how humor—even in the darkest moments—helped them breathe again when nothing made sense.

This episode is a raw, faith-filled, and transformative look at the sacred journey of hope after loss, the lifelong love parents carry for a child gone too soon, and the unexpected ways grief can expand the heart. Mick’s story is not just about losing a baby, but about discovering that even in the deepest heartbreak, it is possible to find purpose, connection, and a renewed sense of hope.