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  • 39. Audua’s Story! Part 1, Stillbirth at 25 weeks.

    39. Audua’s Story! Part 1, Stillbirth at 25 weeks.
    Jan 15 2026
    This week you will hear Audua’s Story. Part One of a two-part conversation with Audua, and in this first part we focus on the story of her baby, Erica, who was stillborn at 25 weeks. Audua shares what happened, what those moments were like, and how life changed in ways she could never have imagined. We speak openly about grief, trauma, and the raw reality of baby loss, the things people don’t always know how to talk about, but need space to be heard. She also speaks about her faith in God, and how, even when everything felt broken, she came to see her life as part of God’s tapestry, where threads of pain, love, loss, and hope are all woven together, even when we can’t yet see the full picture. This conversation holds space for love, loss, honesty, and faith, and for the understanding that nothing in this journey exists in isolation, that everything is connected, even in grief. In Part Two, we’ll go on to explore Audua’s work with Movement Is Medicine, and how movement, regulation, and connection have supported her healing and now help her support others to live more fulfilled, grounded lives. For now, this is Erica’s story, and this is Audua’s truth. So please join us
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    1 h et 23 min
  • 38. Maëla’s Story! Part 2 Every Loss Matters: An Open Conversation on Grief

    38. Maëla’s Story! Part 2 Every Loss Matters: An Open Conversation on Grief
    Dec 15 2025
    This week, we return to my conversation with the incredible Maëla in Part 2 of her story. In Part 1, she courageously shared her journey through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, termination for medical reasons, and the terrifying moment during her rainbow birth when doctors believed she had died and began a perimortem C-section. Her honesty and bravery left no part of her story untold and it touched so many hearts. In this episode, we go even deeper. We talk about grief, the quiet moments, the stormy ones, and the ways it shapes our lives. We explore the healing process, the impact loss has on relationships, and the importance of allowing ourselves and each other, to grieve in our own way. We speak openly about different types of grief, the necessity of being honest with our children about life and loss, and the power of breaking the silence. And we hold this truth at the centre of our conversation: There is no hierarchy in baby loss. Every loss matters. Every story matters. Every feeling matters. This episode is raw, tender, and full of hope. It’s about finding strength in vulnerability, building connection through shared experience, and reminding ourselves that we don’t have to walk this journey alone. S please join us
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    1 h et 6 min
  • 37. Maëla’s Story Part one! Termination for medical reasons (TFMR)

    37. Maëla’s Story Part one! Termination for medical reasons (TFMR)
    Nov 15 2025
    This week, I’m joined by the incredible Maëla, a mother and midwife whose journey has been filled with courage, heartbreak, and hope. Maëla opens up about her path to motherhood, sharing her experiences of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and a termination for medical reasons (TFMR). She speaks candidly about the shame and judgement that too often surrounds TFMR, and how finding her voice helped her begin to heal. We also talk about her rainbow baby, a birth that took an unexpected and terrifying turn when doctors believed she had died and began a perimortem C-section. This conversation is raw, powerful, and deeply moving. Maëla reminds us that there is strength in vulnerability, and that by sharing our stories, we create space for others to do the same. This episode honours both the fragility and the resilience of motherhood. So please join us
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    1 h et 13 min
  • 36. Mars Lord’s story! The journey of a Doula!

    36. Mars Lord’s story! The journey of a Doula!
    Oct 15 2025
    In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Mars Lord, a highly sought-after life coach and birth activist. Mars is a triple award-winning doula, mentor, educator, and coach, known for her powerful voice in birth equity and her unwavering commitment to supporting families and professionals alike. We talk about her inspiring journey, from becoming a doula to leading change as an activist and she opens up about the deeply moving experience of supporting a dear friend through a stillbirth. Mars shares this story with such honesty, grace, and compassion that it’s impossible not to be touched. This conversation is heartfelt, powerful, and full of wisdom. It’s about love, loss, and the strength that comes from showing up for one another, even in the most difficult moments. So please join us. If you’re not following Mars then you need to start now. marslord.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/_marslord?igsh=MWVxajNscDhudnYxOQ== https://www.instagram.com/abueladoulas?igsh=MThqdzAwcWNwcG01Ng==
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    1 h et 24 min
  • 35. Andrea’s Story!

    35. Andrea’s Story!
    Sep 15 2025
    This week you will hear Andrea’s story. Andrea lives in the America and is a paediatrician who specialises in child abuse, a profession that speaks to her lifelong commitment to protecting children. Yet, when it came to her own journey into motherhood, Andrea faced challenges that few could have imagined. Years of infertility issues, countless rounds of IVF, heartbreaking miscarriages, and failed implants eventually led her to gestational surrogacy, first for her twins, and later for her third son. Much of this journey was carried in silence, as Andrea shielded herself from the pain of having to share difficult news over and over again. When her long-awaited children finally came home, Andrea’s dreams were realised, but so too came the weight of everything she had endured. The impact on her emotional wellbeing was profound. With time, therapy, and reflection, she chose to break her silence, not only for herself but also for her children. Although she has always been open with her sons about how they came into the world, it was the assumptions and comments from others that compelled Andrea to raise her voice publicly. Her book, “Every Family is a Tree”, is a beautiful celebration of the many different ways families are formed, and a tender resource for parents who want to begin those important conversations with their children. This is one of the first times Andrea has spoken openly about her journey. It is unique, yet far more common than many people realise. I am deeply grateful to her for joining me on this episode and for trusting this space to share her truth. This is a conversation you will not want to miss. So please join us To find out more about Andrea’s book please visit https://www.andreaali-panzarella.com/
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    1 h et 15 min
  • 34. Emily’s story!

    34. Emily’s story!
    Aug 15 2025
    This week you will hear Emily’s story. Emily was told she would never have children naturally and yet, against the odds, she fell pregnant unexpectedly. She was shocked, nervous, and full of mixed emotions and if she’s honest, terrified, But her nerves soon turned into joy when she gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Just six months later, Emily found herself pregnant again, but this time, her joy was cut short when she experienced a missed miscarriage. A heartbreak that was made even harder by the lack of care and compassion she faced in A&E. In this episode, Emily opens up about the whirlwind of emotions, the hidden trauma, and why she’s determined to speak out, not just for herself, but for partners who are too often left out of the conversation. She also shares why it’s so important that we keep talking about these experiences, no matter how difficult they are to hear. This is a story about hope, heartbreak, and the courage to speak out and I’m honoured to share it with you. So please join us
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    1 h
  • 33. Chris’s Story!

    33. Chris’s Story!
    Jul 15 2025
    This week you will hear Chris’s story! A father, husband, musician, and brave storyteller. Chris shares his deeply personal journey of loss, love, and healing, after the heartbreaking loss of his twins and supporting his wife through an early miscarriage. But this is also a story of hope. Chris goes on to have two beautiful boys, and he uses his gift of music to honour the lives lost and raise awareness. His powerful song, featuring his wife and sons, called “You are not alone” captures the raw emotions of grief and the strength it takes to move forward. You will get a glimpse of it at the end as I have used it for the outro on this episode. Chris also opens up about facing a major operation shortly after having his son adding another layer to an already life-changing year. This is a conversation filled with honesty, reflection, and the power of creative expression in healing. So please join us Chris can be found on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamseesings?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWNvcGg1OXV6c3Jxag==
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    1 h et 2 min
  • 32. Peter’s Story!

    32. Peter’s Story!
    Jun 15 2025
    This week you will hear Peter’s Story. Today is Father’s Day, and in this episode, we honour the grief, strength, and voices of fathers. Peter is a courageous father who shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son at just 25 weeks into the pregnancy. After hours in hospital while his wife was in pain, the devastating words “prolapsed cord” were shouted by doctors. What followed was a painful loss, and an explanation that Peter and his wife continue to question. They were told their son had “tiny lungs,” but their hearts and instincts tell a different story, and they are still fighting for answers. In the midst of this grief, Peter has created something powerful: NINE – NOD IS NOT ENOUGH, a WhatsApp group that provides a safe and positive space for men of colour to come together, support one another, and share their experiences of baby loss. His wife has also channelled her pain into purpose, setting up a charity called Ebony Bonds, dedicated to supporting families of colour through the trauma of baby loss – ensuring no one walks this path alone. Together, Peter and his wife are a force for change. In the wake of unimaginable loss, they’ve channelled their grief into action, advocating for better outcomes and meaningful support for all families navigating baby loss, with a vital focus on those from communities of colour. Their lived experience has highlighted the systemic gaps in care and the urgent need for equity, compassion, and accountability. They are determined to ensure that no parent is left unheard, unseen, or unsupported in their time of deepest need. This episode is a tribute to all grieving fathers. Your pain is real, your voice matters, and your love lives on. So please join us If you would like to join the group NINE or access the charity Ebony Bonds- the details are below https://www.linkedin.com/posts/peterjtreeves_ive-heard-there-was-a-debate-on-linkedin-activity-7293965295046545408-0JyJ https://www.ebonybonds.org.uk/
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    1 h et 59 min