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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss

A podcast for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Listen in on honest conversations from real women as they share candidly about their own experience of loss and what it has looked like for them to navigate grief.

If you have experienced the loss of a baby and are searching for hope and joy and just another mama who understands what you are going through, then this podcast is for you.

If you are a friend or a family member of someone who has experienced the loss of a baby and are looking for ways to intentionally care for and love the one grieving, this podcast is for you too.

A new episode releases every Wednesday. Make sure you don't miss a single one so click subscribe.

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
212. 10 Episodes that Will Help Right Now from 2023-12-04T22:01

Over the years we have created several episodes for navigating the holidays after loss and in this episode I’m sharing with you 10 of our favorites – I know it can be challenging to sift through...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
211. 5 Ways to Love a Grieving Mom Through the Holidays from 2023-11-27T15:24

In this episode I’m sharing with you 5 simple ways to love a grieving mom through the holidays – 5 things to know about what it’s like to be a grieving mom during the holidays and how ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
210. Why do I feel like I can’t get through the holidays? Is it ok to cancel plans and disappoint people? How Do I Include My Baby In Heaven in Holiday Traditions? | Answering Your Questions About Holidays After Baby Loss from 2023-11-20T18:39

In this episode I’m answering your questions about navigating the holiday season while grieving the loss of a baby. 

I pray the words I share with you today offer you ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
209. What Now? Hope&Help for Infant Loss from 2023-11-13T18:38

In this episode I’m sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who has experienced infant loss to know about grief and life after loss. For those who are listening who love a grieving mom a...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Bonus. 5 Tips for Preparing for the Holidays from 2023-11-10T13:03

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, pretty pictures from the early christmas decorators, gift guides for every gift giving situation and person, the text messages exchanging plan...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
208. What Now? Hope&Help for Receiving a Life-Limiting Diagnosis for Your Baby from 2023-11-06T16:39

In this episode I’m sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who is carrying her baby after receiving a life-limiting diagnosis to know about the pregnancy, grief and life after...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
207: What Now? Hope&Help for Neonatal or Preterm Baby Loss from 2023-10-30T16:18

In this episode I’m sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who has experienced a Neonatal or Preterm Loss to know about grief and life after loss. I pray the words I share with you toda...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
206. What Now? Hope&Help for 3rd Trimester Loss | Stillbirth from 2023-10-23T15:58

In this episode I’m sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who has experienced a 3rd trimester loss to know about grief and life after loss. I pray the words I share with you today offe...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Bonus 03. Conversation with a Grieving Mom: Things a Grieving Mom is Thinking About from 2023-10-19T16:00

Listen into today’s special episode where I share: a non-comprehensive list of the things a grieving mom may be thinking about at any given moment. I say non-comprehensive because ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
205. What Now? Hope&Help for 2nd Trimester Loss from 2023-10-16T14:24

In this episode I’m sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who has experienced a 2nd trimester loss (late miscarriage or stillbirth) to know about grief and life after loss. I...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Bonus 02. Conversation with a Grieving Mom: Why does she still talk about her baby? from 2023-10-12T16:00

Listen into today’s special episode about: why we as loss moms talk about our babies and addressing all the other things someone who has not experienced this kind of loss may find ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
204. What Now? Hope&Help for 1st Trimester Miscarriage or Pregnancy Loss from 2023-10-09T14:29

In this episode I’m sharing with you what I want every grieving mom who has experienced a 1st trimester miscarriage or pregnancy loss to know about grief and life after loss. I pray th...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Bonus 01. Conversation with a Grieving Mom: Why Raising Awareness Matters from 2023-10-06T11:00

Listen into today’s special episode about: why raising awareness about pregnancy and infant loss is valuable and important, why it matters.

October is Pregnan...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
203. Answering Your Questions About Grief&Life After Loss with Ashlee Proffitt from 2023-10-02T11:00

Season 07 is here! To kick off this season I will be sharing answers to your questions in the annual Q&A episode. These episodes give space for you to get to know me, your host, just a...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
202. 5 Ways to Honor Your Baby&Find Joy this Summer from 2023-05-25T12:00

As we head into summer I wanted to share with you 5 simple activities you could do this summer to honor your baby and bring you joy.

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
14. Letter to the Grieving Mom in the Waiting: Between Diagnosis and Birth from 2023-05-19T12:00

Listen in as I read a Letter t...

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13. Letter to the Grieving Mom Wondering Where to Find Hope from 2023-05-18T12:00

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom Wondering Where to Find Hope by Amber Weems.

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your uniq...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
12. Letter to the Grieving Mom Missing Her Baby Today from 2023-05-17T12:00

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom Missing Her Baby Today by Megan Gaudette.

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your unique ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
11. Letter to the Grieving Mom Whose Miscarriage Still Matters from 2023-05-16T12:00

Listen in as I read a Letter t...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
10. Letter to the Grieving Mom, 6 Months After Her Baby Died from 2023-05-15T12:00

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom, 6 Months After Her Baby Died by Crystal Midlik.

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
09. Letter to the Mom Still Grieving Her Baby’s Diagnosis from 2023-05-12T12:55

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Mom Still Grieving Her Baby’s Diagnosis by Shanae Thompson.

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your un...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
08. Letter to the Grieving Mom when Her Friends’ Arms Are Now Full from 2023-05-12T01:17

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom when Her Friends’ Arms Are Now Full by Nicole Bertsch

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
07. Letter to the Grieving Mom Years After Her Baby Died from 2023-05-10T19:32

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom Years After Her Baby Died by Marisa Baese.

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your unique...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
06. Letter to the Grieving Mom Leaving the Hospital with Empty Arms from 2023-05-09T17:46

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom Leaving the Hospital with Empty Arms by Nuriman Faris.

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
05. Letter to the Grieving Mom When Everyone Else Has Moved On by Courtney Welch from 2023-05-08T21:08

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom When Everyone Else Has Moved On by Courtney Welch.

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor you...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
04. Letter to the Grieving Mom Whose Baby Died Today by Stephanie Bertran Williams from 2023-05-05T18:47

Listen in as I read Letter to the Grieving Mom Whose Baby Died Today by Stephanie Bertran Williams.

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor you...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
03. Letter to the Grieving Mom Who Just Received the Diagnosis by Melody Joseph from 2023-05-05T18:44

Listen in as I read Letter to the Grieving Mom Who Just Received the Diagnosis by Melody Joseph.

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your u...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
02. Letter to the Grieving Mom Who is Having a Miscarriage by Dottie Soderstrom from 2023-05-05T18:40

Listen in as I read Letter to the Grieving Mom Who is Having a Miscarriage by Dottie Soderstrom.

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your u...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
01. Letter to the Grieving Mom Whose House is Quiet&Empty by Avery Swaringen | Letters to the Grieving Mom from 2023-05-05T18:35

Listen in as I read a Letter to the Grieving Mom Whose House is Quiet & Empty by Avery Swaringen.

I pray it brings you comfort, hope and gives you space to honor your ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
00. This is Motherhood, Too from 2023-05-01T12:00

A special episode in honor of your motherhood. This entire month we are giving space for your unique story of motherhood, providing a little extra support and hope as you head into Mot...

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Bonus. How to Prepare for Mother's Day as a Bereaved Mother [Replay] from 2023-04-28T16:16

As we approach Mother’s Day, maybe you are wondering will anyone recognize my motherhood? Will anyone remember? Will anyone see me as a mother? 

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201. Pursuing Healing in our Grief with Danielle Anderson from 2023-04-27T13:02

In this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Danielle Anderson – a birth & bereavement doula, speaker, teacher, a wellness coach and a mom who has experienced tragic loss. For ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Bonus. Mother's Day is Coming. Hope for the Grieving Mom by Mary Margaret Powitz [Replay] from 2023-04-25T16:15:50

Join me in listening to Mary Margaret Powitz as she reads a letter she wrote to you as we anticipate Mother's Day. In this bonus episode Mary says these words: 

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
200. The Joyful Mourning Podcast Starter Kit: 20 Episodes that Will Bring You Help, Hope&Joy from 2023-04-20T12:00

200 EPISODES. What a special and incredible milestone and I’m so grateful you are here to celebrate that milestone with me. Whether this is your first time listening or you have listen...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
199. Navigating a Rare Life-Limiting Diagnosis&Life After Loss with KC Tregoning from 2023-04-13T11:30

Listen in to hear an honest and very practical, tangibly helpful conversation about navigating many different aspects of a life-limiting diagnosis and life after loss with KC Tregoning...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
198. Infertility, Loss&Lament with MaryEsther Caldwell from 2023-04-06T13:02

Listen in to hear an honest conversation about infertility, loss, and lament from MaryEsther Caldwell. During our time together MaryEsther shares honestly about what it was like to nav...

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197. Grief, Faith,&Growing Your Family After A Life-Limiting Diagnosis with Monica Harris from 2023-03-30T12:19

"When God doesn't give a miracle..."

Monica Harris joins me for this episode to share her motherhood journey and her experience receiving a life-limiting diagnosis for...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
196. Grief, Faith, Hope&Pregnancy After 1st Trimester Losses with Lauren Hendricks from 2023-03-23T10:54

In this episode I have the joy of hearing from Lauren Hendricks, a precious mama who shares her motherhood journey with me and her experience with two first trimester losses.

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
195. Anxiety, Fear&Faith After Loss&Amidst Pregnancy After Loss with Mary Holloman from 2023-03-16T12:00

In this episode Mary Holloman joins me to talk about her motherhood and grief journey. She shares about her experience with consecutive first trimester losses, what surprised her about...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
194. Grief, Faith&Pregnancy After Loss | 1st Trimester&2nd Trimester Loss with Natalie DiCicco from 2023-03-09T12:00

In this episode I have the honor of interviewing Natalie DiCicco about her motherhood and grief journey. She shares about her experience with a first trimester loss, a baby she named E...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
193. Growing Your Family and Pregnancy After Loss Q&A with Meg Walker and Ashlee Proffitt from 2023-03-02T14:14

In this episode Meg Walker, The Morning’s Content Editor and Community Manager, and myself are answering a handful of your questions about  pregnancy after baby loss. Questions like: Listen

The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
192. What Grieving People Wish You Knew with Ashlee Proffitt from 2023-02-23T13:27

A very, very helpful and hopeful resource for navigating life after loss is a book called, What Grieving People Wish You Knew (about what really helps and what r...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
191. Simple Coping Strategies for Grief After Baby Loss with Ashlee Proffitt from 2023-02-17T01:18

In today’s episode I am sharing with you what I have learned about managing grief in a healthy way – the importance of finding healthy ways to cope, finding expressions of grief that are helpful...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
190. 10 Things to Know About Grief After Baby Loss: What I Wish Every Grieving Mom Knew with Ashlee Proffitt from 2023-02-09T12:01

In this episode I am sharing with you what I want every grieving mom to know about grief after the loss of a baby.

If we were sitting down for coffee and I could share with you what I hav...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
189. 3 Things for a Grieving Mom to Know About the New Year from 2022-12-29T13:22

Today’s episode is all about the end of a year and the beginning of a new one. I’m sharing with you 3 things to know as you enter a New Year and a few pra...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Bonus. A Prayer for the Hardship of Holidays with Ashlee Proffitt from 2022-12-23T21:49

From Every Moment Holy, Volume II 

"Lead me, O Lord, through this layered confusion 

of celebration and lament, of things present,

and things past. Let me m...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
188. Hope When the Holidays Hurt [Part 04] with Kristin Hernandez from 2022-12-22T12:15

Welcome to part 4 of our 4 part Holiday series – a discussion about finding hope when the holidays hurt. Kristin Hernandez, author of the Advent Journal, Hope When the Holidays Hurt, is joining ...

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187. Hope When the Holidays Hurt [Part 03] with Kristin Hernandez from 2022-12-15T13:35

Welcome to part 3 of our 4 part Holiday series – a discussion about finding hope when the holidays hurt and our first ever virtual book club. Kristin Hernandez, a...

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186. Hope When the Holidays Hurt [Part 02] with Kristin Hernandez from 2022-12-08T12:03

Welcome to Part 2 of our 4 part Holiday series – a discussion about finding hope when the holidays hurt and our first ever virtual book club. Kristin Hernandez, a...

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185. Hope When the Holidays Hurt [Part 01] with Kristin Hernandez from 2022-12-01T13:16

Welcome to our 4 Part Holiday Series – a discussion about finding hope when the holidays hurt and our first ever virtual book club. Kristin Hernandez, author of H...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Bonus. When You Don't Feel Thankful on Thanksgiving with Ashlee Proffitt from 2022-11-24T12:00

To my grieving friends on this Thanksgiving Day. 

I wish I could pull up a chair beside you and sit with you in person. To give you a look of understanding when someone you love says a hu...

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184. Hope&Help for the Holidays from 2022-11-17T18:10

A very helpful and hopeful resource for navigating life after loss is a book called, When Your Family’s Lost a Loved One by ...

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183. Hope, Encouragement&Practical Advice for Navigating the Holidays as a Grieving Mom from 2022-11-10T11:43

Listen into a special episode where you will hear from 7 different women answering the same question, what wisdom, encouragement, hope or advice would you give to...

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182. Finding Hope&Healing as an Unmarried Grieving Mom After a 2nd Trimester Loss with Megan O'Neill from 2022-11-03T11:00

Listen in as I chat with Megan O'Neill, a mama to a baby in heaven. Megan experienced a 2nd trimester loss and shares with me the story of her baby and her journe...

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181. Sisters Share About Navigating a 1st Trimester Loss&3rd Trimester Loss | Close Relationships Amidst Loss with Emily Stinemetz&Tate Drew from 2022-10-27T11:37

This week on the podcast I am interviewing Emily Stinemetz and Tate Drew – sisters who have both experienced baby loss. Emily experienced a first trimester loss f...

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180. Healing, Hope and Mothering Babies in Heaven After a Twin Loss (twin to twin transfusion)&Premature Loss (Incompetent Cervix) with Nickesha Dillon from 2022-10-20T11:00

This week on the podcast I am interviewing Nikesha Dillon. A mama to 3 precious sons in heaven. Listen in as she shares her story of motherhood – her sons Liam & ...

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Bonus. How do I make it through a birthday or due after my baby has died? Navigating Your Milestones Days with Ashlee Proffitt from 2022-10-19T14:20

You’re listening to a special bonus episode, an excerpt from our newly released Navigating Milestones Grief Workshop. Listen in to hear a few quick thoughts about...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
179. Hope&Healing After a Stillbirth (30 weeks) with Tori Underwood from 2022-10-13T11:28

This week on the podcast I am interviewing Tori Underwood. A mama to a precious daughter in heaven. Listen in as she shares her story of losing her daughter at 30...

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Bonus. Conversations with a Grieving Mom | What a Grieving Mom is Thinking About with Ashlee Proffitt from 2022-10-06T12:52

Listen into the third and final bonus episode in our Conversations with a Grieving Mom series. If you have been tuning in this week to the first two bonus episode...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Bonus. Conversations with a Grieving Mom | Why does she still talk about her baby? with Ashlee Proffitt from 2022-10-05T11:00

Listen into the second bonus episode in our Conversations with a Grieving Mom series. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness month and this week you will hear 3 short mi...

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Bonus. Conversations with a Grieving Mom | Why Raising Awareness Matters with Ashlee Proffitt from 2022-10-04T11:58

 Listen into the first bonus episode in a series I have titled Conversations with a Grieving Mom. October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness ...

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178. Answering Your Questions About Faith&God After Pregnancy or Infant Loss with Jennifer Tyler from 2022-09-29T11:00

This week on the podcast Jennifer Tyler joins me to answer your questions about God and faith specifically after experiencing loss and amidst grief. Jennifer is a...

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177. Answering Your Questions About God&Faith After Loss with Stephanie Komashin from 2022-09-22T11:47:18

This week on the podcast Stephanie Komashin joins me to answer your questions about God and faith, suffering and loss. As someone who has studied theology as a pr...

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176. Faith, Doubt&Trusting God After Infant Loss with Mikayla Chaparro from 2022-09-15T11:00:44

This is part 2 of a 2 part interview with Mikayla Chapparro. Last week in Episode 175 Mikayla shared what it was like for her to lose her son Valor when he was 11...

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175. Healing&Hope After Losing Her Son with Mikayla Chaparro [Part 01] from 2022-09-08T11:14:15

This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Mikayla Chapparro. In this interview you are going to hear the most honest and tender conversation about what it was lik...

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174. Navigating Medically Complex Fertility Journey&Pregnancy + Parenting a Living Daughter After Infant Loss with Bonnie Bennion from 2022-09-01T11:00:35

This week I have the pleasure of interviewing Bonnie Bennion about her motherhood journey and specifically her daughter Ella. We talk about regret and guilt and w...

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173. Parenting Babies in Heaven&Parenting a Living Baby After Being an Invisible Mother with Carolyn T. from 2022-08-25T12:00:52

This week I have the joy of spending time with Carolyn T. – a mama who has experienced the excruciating pain of losing a son at 35 weeks, followed by two more pai...

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172. Parenting&Faith After a Life-Limiting Diagnosis with Essence Reid-Oxley from 2022-08-18T11:51:52

In this episode I have the joy of interviewing Essence Reid-Oxley about her motherhood journey. During our time together Essence shares with me about her son Mica...

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171. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Marriage&Parenting Living Children with David&Kaitlyn Phipps from 2022-08-11T12:07:18

This week I am honored to be interviewing Kaitlyn and David Phipps about their parenthood journey. Listen in as they share with me about their experience of recur...

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170. Answering your questions about loss, grief and finding hope after baby loss with Ashlee Proffitt from 2022-08-04T13:03:36

Season 05 is here and I am so, so grateful to be back. In this special first episode of season 05 I am joined by my husband Aaron who is taking on the role as hos...

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169. Marriage, Supporting a Grieving Dad&Faith after Infant Loss with Adam&Amanda Wilcock from 2022-06-30T12:43:56

This week on the podcast I am honored to be talking with Adam & Amanda Wilcock about their parenting journey and specifically what it has been like for them to na...

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168. Marriage, Supporting a Grieving Dad&Parenting a Baby in Heaven with Emily Stangl from 2022-06-23T19:47:36

This week on the podcast I am honored to be talking with Emily Stangl about her experience navigating marriage after losing her daughter Tilly. 

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167. Marriage&Parenting After Infant Loss with Becky Banik from 2022-06-16T12:00:22

This week on the podcast I am honored to be talking with Becky Banik about her experience navigating marriage and parenting after the tragic loss of her son Joey....

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166. Marriage After Stillbirth&How the 5 Love Languages Can Help with Author Candy McVicar from 2022-06-09T11:18:48

This week on the podcast I am honored to be talking with Candy McVicar, author, speaker, and devoted advocate for families who are grieving a baby or child. After experiencing the still...

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165. Marriage after Miscarriage and How to Support a Grieving Dad with Joseph&Corrie Lovette from 2022-06-02T13:55:27

This week on the podcast I am interviewing dear friends of mine, Joseph & Corrie Lovette. You will recognize Corrie as one of our guests from the This is Motherho...

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164. This is Motherhood, Too | An Honest Conversation for the Mom Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss [Part 04] from 2022-05-26T12:21:24

This is part 4 of a 4 part series called: This is Motherhood, too where I am joined by Kristin Hernandez, Aimee Jones, Micayla Lyons and Corrie Lovette. This has ...

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163. This is Motherhood, Too | An Honest Conversation for the Mom Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss [Part 03] from 2022-05-19T11:00:14

This is part 3 of a 4 part series called: This is Motherhood, too where I am joined by Kristin Hernandez, Aimee Jones, Micayla Lyons and Corrie Lovette. This is a...

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162. This is Motherhood, Too | An Honest Conversation for the Mom Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss [Part 02] from 2022-05-12T12:41:21

This week I am joined by Kristin Hernandez, Aimee Jones, Mikayla Lyons and Corrie Lovette for Part 2 of our 4 part series called: This is Motherhood, Too. A special ...

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Bonus. To the Mom Waiting to Meet Her Baby with a Life Limiting Diagnosis from 2022-05-06T11:00:01

A Special Bonus Episode. Listen to Hailey Maddox read her letter To the Mom Waiting to Meet Her Baby with a Life Limiting Diagnosis

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161. This is Motherhood, Too | An Honest Conversation for the Mom Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss [Part 1] from 2022-05-05T13:39:01

This week we start a special 4 part series called: This is Motherhood, Too. A special series about what motherhood means to the mom who has experienced pregnancy or ...

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Bonus. To the Brokenhearted Mom Grieving a Miscarriage with Meg Walker from 2022-05-04T12:24:22

A Special Bonus Episode. Listen to Meg Walker read her letter To the Mom Grieving a Miscarriage.

Each day this week we will feature a special bonus episode. We pray these words ...

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Bonus. To the Brokenhearted Mom Grieving a Stillborn Baby with Morgan Golding from 2022-05-03T11:00:53

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Bonus. To the Brokenhearted Mom Grieving an Infant Loss with Alexandria Muller from 2022-05-02T11:00:54

A Special Bonus Episode. Listen to Alexandria Muller read her letter To the Brokenhearted Mom Grieving an In...

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160. This Mother's Day We Want You to Know... A message of hope from 11 mothers like you. from 2022-04-28T12:00:52

Listen into this very, very special episode, made up of 11 different women with different stories of loss, all sharing a message of hope for you as we prepare our...

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Bonus. 3 Truths When You Don’t Feel Like a Mom this Mother’s Day with Meg Walker [Replay] from 2022-04-19T11:55:23

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast, a special Bonus Episode. Join me in listening to Meg Walker as she reads a letter she wrote entitled, 3 Truths When ...

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158. Answering Your Questions About Milestones | Q&A with Ashlee Proffitt from 2022-04-14T13:11:41

Listen in as I share my answers to your questions all about milestones. While I may not be an expert, I have experienced over a decade of milestones after the los...

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157. Honoring Your Baby + Navigating Milestones After Stillbirth with Meagan Gonzalez from 2022-04-07T11:58:49

Listen in as I talk with Meagan Gonzalez about her son Levi, who was born still at 27 weeks. Meagan shares with me about her journey navigating milestones after l...

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156. Navigating Birthdays, Anniversaries&Everyday Milestones | Honoring&Celebrating Your Baby after Baby Loss with Chelsea Spoelker from 2022-03-31T13:28:20

Today Chelsea Spoelker joins me to share the story of her daughter Stella and how this short, but incredibly powerful life changed hers forever. Stella was born w...

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155. Baby Loss, Grief&What to Expect After Loss with Counselor Libby Marler [Replay] from 2022-03-24T11:00:46

This episode originally aired almost 2 years ago but it is such a fantastic resource that we wanted to put it in front of you again. If you have experienced the loss...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
153. Navigating Life&Finding Hope After Ectopic Pregnancies, Health Scares&No Rainbow Baby with Kelsey Ludemann from 2022-03-10T13:12

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Kelsey Luddemann and giving her space to share motherhood journey – a journey that has been filled with incredible lo...

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152. Parenting After Loss&Helping Siblings Grieve with Kjerstin Davies from 2022-03-03T14:06:55

This week I am talking with Kjerstin Davies about the unexpected loss of her son Charlie and what life after loss has looked like for her.

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151. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Ectopic Pregnancy, Embryo Loss&Hope for Pregnancy After Loss with Lindsay Blair from 2022-02-24T12:00:56

This week on the podcast I have the privilege of interviewing Lindsay Blair, mama of eleven- nine sweet babies in heaven and two living babies – twins who were bo...

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150. What is a Bereavement Doula&How One Might Help You with Jenni Hunt [Part 02] from 2022-02-17T19:21:19

This is part 2 of a 2 part interview with Jenni Hunt – a certified Birth and Bereavement Doula who spends much of her time supporting families facing miscarriage,...

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149. Hope&Healing When A Motherhood Journey Ends in Loss, Adoption Loss&Parenting After Loss with Bereavement Doula Jenni Hunt [Part 01] from 2022-02-10T12:00:39

This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Jenni Hunt. Jenni is a mom to 4 teenage boys whose motherhood journey is unique and complex  – like many of ours....

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148. Trying to Conceive&Pregnancy After Loss with Elizabeth King from 2022-02-03T20:43:43

This week on the podcast I have the pleasure of interviewing Elizabeth King – a Certified Fertility Health Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula, New Parent Educator a...

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147. Life After Loss: Returning to Work, Marriage&Faith with Megan Gamboa [Part 02] from 2022-01-27T13:25:52

This is part 2 of a 2 part interview with Megan Gamboa. Last week in Part 1, Megan shared the story of her son Levi and the life-limiting diagnosis of Trisomy 13 ...

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146. Life-Limiting Diagnosis (Trisomy 13), Navigating the Medical System&Advocating for Your Baby with Megan Gamboa [Part 01] from 2022-01-20T12:00

This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Megan Gamboa. In this week’s episode Megan is sharing the story of her son Levi and the life-limiting diagnosis of triso...

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145. Finding Hope After Losing a Twin (SIDs) + PAL, Faith, Honoring Her Son with Brooke Seibal from 2022-01-13T12:00

This week on the podcast I am interviewing Brooke Seibal – a mom to 5 children, 4 here on earth, 1 in heaven. During our time together Brooke shares the story of ...

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144. Parenting Amidst Grief&Helping Young Children Grieve in a Healthy Way with Early Childhood Grief Specialist Michele Benyo from 2022-01-06T19:33:03

In this week’s episode I have the honor of interviewing Michele Benyo. Michele is a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, an early childhood parent coach, and the...

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143. Hopes&Prayers for a New Year with Ashlee Proffitt, Meg Walker&Mary Margaret Powitz from 2021-12-30T18:12:23

Today’s special episode is all about the end of a year and the beginning of a new one. And you are going to hear from all three members of The Morning team in thi...

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Bonus. Christmas Promise for the Grieving Mother | Revelation 21:4 from 2021-12-24T12:00

Bonus Episode from the Christmas Promises for the Grieving Heart Daily Devotional

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Bonus. Christmas Promise for the Grieving Mother | Isaiah 61:1-3 from 2021-12-23T12:00

Bonus Episode from the Christmas Promises for the Grieving Heart Daily Devotional

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142. Cuddle Cots: What They Are&How They Might Help You with Kristyn Szala from 2021-12-16T14:24:56

This week on the podcast Kristyn Szala joins me back on the podcast to talk about Cuddle Cots – what they are, why a mom who has received a life-limiting diagnosi...

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141. A Grieving Mother's Most Prized Possession + Her Story of Motherhood + The Value of Photographs with Gina Harris, CEO of Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep from 2021-12-09T13:00

This week I have the honor and privilege of interviewing Gina Harris, a mom who has experienced devastating loss with two sons diagnosed with life-limiting diagno...

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140. 5 Simple Christmas Traditions for the Grieving Mom with Ashlee Proffitt from 2021-12-02T13:10:08

Today we are talking about Christmas traditions for the grieving mom. I want to share a few things I’ve learned about traditions over the years, how they might be...

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Bonus. A Thanksgiving Letter to the Grieving Mom with Ashlee Proffitt from 2021-11-25T11:00

To my grieving friends on this Thanksgiving Day. 

I wish I could pull up a chair beside you and sit with you in pers...

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139. Practical&Helpful Advice from 6 Women About Facing the Holidays After Baby Loss from 2021-11-18T18:33:19

A very special episode as the holiday season is upon us. I asked a handful of previous guests on the episodes who have experienced different types of loss to shar...

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138. 5 Tips for Navigating the Holidays When Grieving with Ashlee Proffitt from 2021-11-11T23:46:28

As we near Thanksgiving and move into the Christmas season I thought it would be helpful to share a few simple tips for navigating the holidays as a grieving mom....

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137. Parenting Living Children through a Life-Limiting Diagnosis + Marriage and Faith After Loss with Carolyn Keller from 2021-11-04T20:11:25

Listen in as I spend time with Carolyn Keller as she shares with me about her daughter Bethany who had trisomy 13. This episode is full of so much wisdom -- Caroy...

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136. What We Wish You Knew&Understood About Baby Loss | 30 Women Answer That Question from 2021-10-28T19:05:23

A very special episode as we end Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.

For us here at The Morning and on The Joyf...

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135. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Preterm Labor, Infant Loss, Invisible Motherhood&Pregnancy After Loss with Mary Prince from 2021-10-21T20:35:18

Listen in as I spend time with Mary Prince and she shares her motherhood journey with me. She talks honestly and candidly about her recurrent miscarriages, and th...

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Bonus. Conversations with a Grieving Mom: What She's Thinking About from 2021-10-15T14:33:14

Throughout October I am highlighting specific topics surrounding pregnancy and infant loss in a series of 4 short mini bonus episodes. My hope is to give grieving moms a voice, to acknowledge yo...

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134 Infertility, IVF, Pregnancy Loss&Life-Limiting Diagnosis - Navigating Grief&Finding Joy with Kristyn Szala from 2021-10-14T20:08:02

Listen in as I spend time with Kristyn Szala and ask her all kinds of questions about her motherhood journey. Kristyn has experienced infertility, journeyed throu...

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Bonus. Conversations with a Grieving Mom: Why does she still talk about her baby? from 2021-10-08T12:00

Throughout October I am highlighting specific topics surrounding pregnancy and infant loss in a series of 4 short mini bonus episodes. My hope is to give you, grieving moms, a voice, to acknowle...

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133. "I mothered her with my mourning." Navigating Grief&Life After Stillbirth with Aimee Jones from 2021-10-07T14:30:13

Listen in as I spend time with Aimee Jones as she shares with me her motherhood journey and the story of her daughter Ginny who was born still at 34 weeks. Aimee ...

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Bonus. Conversations with a Grieving Mom: Why Raising Awareness Matters from 2021-10-01T19:27:04

Listen in to the first bonus episode in a series I have titled Conversations with a Grieving Mom. Throughout October I will be highlighting specific topics surrounding pregnancy and infant loss ...

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132. "I felt abandoned by God." Wrestling Well&Faith After Baby Loss with Kristin Hernandez from 2021-09-30T20:24:12

Over the past 4 weeks we have been talking specifically about navigating faith after the loss of a baby, asking hard questions about God and what the Bible has to...

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131. What the Bible Says About Suffering (Navigating Faith After Baby Loss) with Lacey Rabalais from 2021-09-23T20:06:27

In this episode I am asking a series of difficult but important questions about God, our suffering, and navigating faith after the loss of a baby to Lacey Rabalai...

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130. Navigating Faith After Two Infant Losses (Life-Limiting Diagnosis) with Lindsey Dennis from 2021-09-16T22:12:46

This week I invited my friend Lindsey Dennis back to the podcast to talk about her spiritual journey and walk with God amidst anticipatory grief and the grief tha...

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129. How Can I Trust a God Who Let My Son Die? Navigating Faith After Miscarriage&Infant Loss with Vaneetha Risner from 2021-09-09T20:08:32

This week I have the privilege of interviewing Vaneetha Risner -- a woman who has walked through an incredible amount of pain in her life, experienced loss and su...

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128. Life-Limiting Diagnosis (Trisomy 18) , Parenting Living Children, Marriage&When There is No Rainbow Baby with Kelly Griffin from 2021-09-02T21:20:53

Kelly Griffin joins me on the podcast to share the story of her son Reeves who was given a life-limiting diagnosis of trisomy 18. Kelly shares with me what it was...

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127. Due Dates&Milestones After Miscarriage with Alison Waldrop from 2021-08-26T17:51:40

Over the past few weeks we have been talking about navigating milestones after the loss of a baby. Milestones like birthdays or difficult anniversaries like a dia...

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126. Birthdays, Anniversaries&Milestones After a Life-Limiting Diagnosis from 2021-08-19T12:00

Meg Walker joins me to talk about navigating milestones and important dates after the loss of a baby due to a life-limiting diagnosis. She shares with us what tho...

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125. Navigating Milestones&Important Dates (Birthdays, Due Dates, Anniversaries) after Baby Loss with Erica McAfee from 2021-08-12T21:53:28

In this episode I am talking with Erica McAfee. Erica is a mom who has experienced considerable loss throughout her motherhood journey. In Listen

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124. Founder's Story of Miscarriage&SIDS and Finding Hope&Purpose from 2021-08-05T14:17:50

Season 04 is here and I am so, so grateful to be back. In this special first episode of season 04 I am joined by my friend and Morning Team Member Meg Walker who ...

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123. What is Motherhood: An Honest Conversation For the Mom Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss | Part 4 from 2021-05-27T21:57:42

This is part 4 of our special 4 part series called: What is Motherhood. All month long we have been talking about what motherhood means to the woman who has experienced pregnancy or infant loss....

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122. What is Motherhood: An Honest Conversation For the Mom Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss | Part 3 from 2021-05-20T19:47

This is part 3 of our special 4 part series called: What is Motherhood. All month long we are talking about what motherhood means to the woman who has experienced...

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121. What is Motherhood: An Honest Conversation For the Mom Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss | Part 2 from 2021-05-13T13:11:48

This is part 2 of a special 4 part series called: What is Motherhood. A special series about what motherhood means to the mom who has experienced pregnanc...

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Bonus. A Mother's Day Message for the Grieving Mother from 2021-05-09T11:00

Your motherhood is motherhood, too.

Your mothering may look different than those around you or what you ever imagined it would be. But this day is for you too. 

To...

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120. What is Motherhood: An Honest Conversation For the Mom Who Has Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss | Part 1 from 2021-05-06T21:38:23

This week we start a special 4 part series called What is Motherhood: A special series about what motherhood means to the mom who has experienced pregnanc...

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Bonus. 3 Truths When You Don't Feel Like a Mom on Mother's Day by Meg Walker from 2021-05-05T12:17:05

Join me in listening to Meg Walker as she reads a letter she wrote entitled, 3 Truths When You Don’t Feel Like a Mom This Mother’s Day Listen

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Bonus. To The Invisible Mother on Mother's Day by Meg Walker from 2021-04-30T14:48:08

Join me in listening to Meg Walker as she reads a letter she wrote entitled, To the Invisible Mother this Mother’s Day. In this bonus episode Meg says these words...

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119. How to Prepare For and Celebrate Mother's Day as a Bereaved Mother from 2021-04-29T21:25:26

As we approach Mother’s Day, maybe you are wondering will anyone recognize my motherhood? Will anyone remember? Will anyone see me as a mother? 

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Bonus. Mother's Day is Coming by Mary Margaret Powitz from 2021-04-27T21:17:10

Join me in listening to Mary Margaret Powitz as she reads a letter she wrote to you as we anticipate Mother's Day. In this bonus episode Mary says these words: Listen

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118. 5 Ways to Love a Grieving Mom on Mother's Day from 2021-04-22T12:00

If you know and love a mama who has experienced pregnancy or infant loss. This episode is for you. 

Whether you are ...

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117. Intimacy After Pregnancy or Infant Loss with Libby Marler from 2021-04-15T18:53:28

Today we finish up our series on marriage after loss with a special interview with Libby Marler about intimacy after pregnancy or infant loss. Libby joins us as a...

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116. Life, Faith&Finding Hope After Infant Loss (Costello Syndroome) with Justice Kreider from 2021-04-08T17:58:59

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast episode 116. My guest this week is Justice Kreider, a mom to three girls, one here on earth, one in heaven and one...

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115. Navigating Pregnancy Loss: Marriage, Faith&Pregnancy After Loss with Rachel Ramirez from 2021-04-01T19:00

Today I have the privilege of interviewing Rachel Ramirez about her story of motherh...

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114. Navigating Marriage&Faith After A Life-Limiting Diagnosis with Sarah Westfall from 2021-03-25T17:09:58

This week I am talking with Sarah Westfall about her son Carter and her experience with grief over the past 10 years. Carter was diagnosed with a prenatal life-li...

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113. Marriage After Infant Loss (Prenatal Life-Limiting Diagnosis) with Lindsey Dennis from 2021-03-18T11:00

I’m chatting with Lindsey Dennis about how the loss of her two daughters shaped her very young marriage. We talk about the patterns that developed as a result of ...

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112. Finding Answers&Hope After Recurring Miscarriage with Allison Schaaf from 2021-03-11T13:29:52

Today I am talking with Allison Schaaf, founder of Miscarriage Hopedesk -- a resource for women who are experiencing recurring pregnancy loss. Allison walked thro...

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111. Marriage After Miscarriage with Josefina Sanders from 2021-03-04T12:30:42

This week I am chatting with Josefina Sanders. She has joined us on the podcast in the past and was a speaker for our virtual conference this past fall. I am exci...

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110. Navigating a Life-limiting Diagnosis, Help for Mental Health,&Hope for Pregnancy After Loss with Adeyling Fiallos from 2021-02-25T21:49:05

My guest this week is Adeyling Fiallos. Adeyling experienced a miscarriage that was later followed by the death of her newb...

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109. Pregnancy&Postpartum After Baby Loss (Stillbirth) with Maggie Koch from 2021-02-18T16:50:17

My guest this week is Maggie Koch and we are talking about pregnancy and postpartum after baby loss. Maggie experienced a late term stillbirth with her daughter Olivia and in this episo...

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108. Infertility, Miscarriage, Life-LImiting Diagnosis&Pregnancy After Loss with Amy Lagomarsino from 2021-02-11T17:55:18

In today’s episode I am talking with one of our Joyful Mourning Community members, Amy Lagomarsino about her motherhood journey. A journey that has been filled wi...

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107. Pregnancy After Loss Q&A with Ashlee Proffitt from 2021-02-05T00:26:33

Today I will be spending our time together answering your questions. But not just any questions, I will be answering your questions about the tender and d...

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106. How to Love a Grieving Friend After Pregnancy or Infant Loss with Anna&Anna from 2021-01-28T18:20:08

This week we are talking all about what it looks like to love a friend that is grieving the loss of a baby. For this interview I get to chat with two friends, Ann...

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105. Pregnancy&Parenting After Baby Loss with Sarah Garvey from 2021-01-21T18:43:52

Back in Episode 55 I had the privilege of interviewing Sarah Garvey -- she shared her story of motherhood ...

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104. Miscarriage, Misconceptions&What She Would Tell Another Mom with Rachel Allene from 2021-01-14T14:48:13

In this episode my friend Rachel Allene shares her story of miscarriage and what life after the loss of a baby looked like for her. She shares very candidly about...

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103. Navigating Life, Faith, Body Image&Relationships After Two Miscarriages with Jordan Dooley from 2021-01-07T23:27:25

In this first interview of the new year I am chatting with Jordan Dooley. Jordan is an author and podcast host, she encourages and educates women entrepreneurs an...

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102. A Reminder of Hope For The New Year with Ashlee Proffitt | Pregnancy or Infant Loss from 2020-12-31T18:22:40

A note to my grieving friends on this last day of 2020. If you feel not quite ready for a new year, or are limping your way into 2021, this episode is for you. I ...

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25 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, 1 Kings 8:56 | Day 25 from 2020-12-25T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY TWENTY FIVE

Blessed be the Lord who has given rest to his people Israel, according to a...

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24 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Revelation 21:4 | Day 24 from 2020-12-24T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY TWENTY FOUR

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, n...

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23 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Isaiah 61:1-3 | Day 23 from 2020-12-23T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY TWENTY THREE

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,because the Lord has anointed me to ...

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22 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Psalm 46:1-2 | Day 22 from 2020-12-22T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY TWENTY TWO

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help<...

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21 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Psalm 4:8 | Day 21 from 2020-12-21T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY TWENTY ONE

In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in...

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20 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 | Day 20 from 2020-12-20T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY TWENTY

Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himselfListen

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19 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Psalm 139:1-6 | Day 19 from 2020-12-19T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY NINETEEN

O Lord, you have searched me and known meListen

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18 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Ephesians 4:6 | Day 18 from 2020-12-18T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY EIGHTEEN

"one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all." Listen

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17 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Hebrews 7:24-25 | Day 17 from 2020-12-17T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY SEVENTEEN

"but he holds his priesthood permanently, bec...

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16 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Hosea 6:1-3 | Day 16 from 2020-12-16T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY SIXTEEN

“Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may he...

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15 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Psalm 107:13-16 | Day 15 from 2020-12-15T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY FIFTEEN

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14 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Psalm 103:1-5 | Day 14 from 2020-12-14T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY FOURTEEN

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! ...

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13 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Philippians 4:6-7 | Day 13 from 2020-12-13T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY THIRTEEN

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication...

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12 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Psalm 34:17 | Day 12 from 2020-12-12T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY TWELVE

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11 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Philippians 4:19 | Day 11 from 2020-12-11T14:28:52

CHRIMSTAS PROMISES DAY ELEVEN

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in C...

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10 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Isaiah 54:10 | Day 10 from 2020-12-10T21:22:21

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY TEN

For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadf...

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09 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Isaiah 43:2 | Day 09 from 2020-12-09T13:45:06

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY NINE

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;and through the rivers, they ...

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08 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Deuteronomy 31:8 | Day 08 from 2020-12-08T13:44:04

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY EIGHT

Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong...

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07 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Exodus 14:14 | Day 07 from 2020-12-07T12:35:28

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY SEVEN

When Pharaoh drew near, the people of Israel lifted up their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians were marchin...

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06 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Isaiah 40:28-29| Day 06 from 2020-12-06T12:00

Have you not known? Have you not heard?The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; Listen

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05 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Isaiah 41:10 | Day 05 from 2020-12-05T14:16:09

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY FIVE

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will ...

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04 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Psalm 23 | Day 04 from 2020-12-04T12:06:47

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY FOUR

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,    I will fear no ev...

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03 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Isaiah 7:14 | Day 03 from 2020-12-03T11:59:41

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY THREE

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.Behold, the virgin shall conceive...

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02 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Genesis 3:15 | Day 02 from 2020-12-02T11:52:50

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY TWO

I will put enmity between you and the woman,and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall...

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01 Christmas Promises for a Grieving Mom, Luke 1:39-45 | Day 01 from 2020-12-01T12:00

CHRISTMAS PROMISES DAY ONE

"At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, Listen

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00 Christmas Promises: An Introduction from 2020-11-30T21:34:26

There is no better time than the Christmas season to give a few extra reminders of hope. So for the 25 days leading up to Christmas I have something special just ...

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101. Navigating the Holidays After Pregnancy or Infant Loss with Meg Walker, Mary Margaret Powitz&Ashlee Proffitt from 2020-11-20T13:39:14

Today I am chatting with Mary Margaret Powitz and Meg Walker about what it looks like to navigate the holidays season while grieving. We come into this conversati...

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100. 5 Things I've Learned About Grief&Baby Loss from 100 Episodes with Ashlee Proffitt from 2020-11-13T17:19:15

You are listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast episode 100. I cannot even believe it. God has used stories and honesty, tears and even laughter to bring joy and...

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099. 4 Friends Journey Through a Prenatal Life-Limiting Diagnosis with Katherine Fauss&Friends from 2020-10-23T17:41:16

Listen in to this special conversation among 4 friends about navigating friendship amidst baby loss. Katherine’s son was diagnosed with a prenatal life-limiting d...

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BONUS 03 Conversations with a Grieving Mom: All the things she is thinking about, all the time with Ashlee Proffitt from 2020-10-16T19:50:10

Throughout October I am highlighting specific topics surrounding pregnancy and infant loss in a series of 4 short mini bonus episodes. My hope is to give grieving...

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098 Infant Loss, Stillbirth, Hysterectomy&Hope After Loss with Erica McAfee from 2020-10-15T12:51:46

Listen in as I chat with Erica McAfee. Erica’s story of motherhood is incredibly difficult, she has experienced significant loss and yet she speaks with such hope...

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BONUS 02 - Conversations with a Grieving Mom: Why does she still talk about her baby? with Ashlee Proffitt from 2020-10-09T20:50:36

Throughout October I am highlighting specific topics surrounding pregnancy and infant loss in a series of 4 short mini bonus episodes. My hope is to give you, gri...

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BONUS 01 Conversations with a Grieving Mom with Ashlee Proffitt from 2020-10-02T18:48:35

Listen in to the first bonus episode in a series I have titled Conversations with a Grieving Mom. Throughout October I will be highlighting specific topics surrou...

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097 How to Love a Grieving Friend with Whitney&Nicole (Part 02) from 2020-09-25T16:00

We have been working our way through a series of episodes that honestly discuss the realities of friendship amidst loss and grief. This episode is part 2 of a spe...

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096 How to Love a Grieving Friend with Whitney&Nicole (Part 01) from 2020-09-18T20:00:16

We are currently working our way through a series of episodes that honestly discuss the realities of friendship amidst loss and grief. This episode is Part 1 of a...

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095 How to Love a Grieving Friend Amidst a Prenatal Life-Limiting Diagnosis with Kelly Griffin&Caroline Telaneus from 2020-09-11T15:02:38

"We don’t want to be a burden but the reality is, we are carrying a big burden. And we need people. We have to be vulnerable and to say what we need." Kelly G...

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094. 10 Do's&Don'ts - How to Love a Grieving Friend from 2020-09-04T21:20:39

Over the next few weeks we will be sharing resources specifically about how to love a grieving friend. I even had the opportunity to interview moms who had experi...

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093 Unexpected Infant Death, Loss During Covid,&Finding Hope with Jasmine Wilson from 2020-08-28T20:49:03

Listen in to this honest conversation with my new friend Jasmine Wilson as she shares the story of her son Mekhi. Jasmine s...

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092 5 Things To Know About Pregnancy After Pregnancy or Infant Loss with Ashlee Proffitt from 2020-08-21T21:50:03

I have said it before and I will say it again. Apart from losing my son Aaden, being pregnant again after losing him was one of the hardest things I've ever exper...

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091 Multiple Losses, A Hysterectomy&Hope When There is No Rainbow with Kelsey Hayes from 2020-08-14T21:17:48

Listen in to this honest conversation with Kelsey Hayes. A mom who experienced multiple losses that ended with a full hysterectomy and a chance at having future b...

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090 What is the Joyful Mourning + Your Favorite Episodes from Season 02 from 2020-08-07T17:38:43

This is a very special episode as it marks the 2 year birthday of this podcast. 2 years ago I launched this podcast out into the world. I am so grateful for the o...

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089 Pregnancy After Baby Loss with Katelyn James Alsop from 2020-07-31T16:42:26

Listen in to an honest conversation about pregnancy after loss with my dear friend Katelyn James Alsop. We talk very candidly about what it’s like to be pregnant ...

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088 Pregnancy After Loss&Dealing With Unresolved Grief with Counselor Libby Marler, The Counseling Collective from 2020-07-23T17:48:14

In our previous episode, episode 87, I talked with counselor and mate...

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087 Understanding Grief After Baby Loss with Counselor Libby Marler from 2020-07-17T20:44:50

If you have experienced the loss of a baby or know and love someone who has experienced the loss of a baby this episode is an absolute must-listen. Libby Marler i...

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086 Life-Limiting Diagnosis, Purpose in the Pain,&Infant Loss in the African Culture with Lola Igunbor from 2020-07-07T19:05:59

This episode is sure to inspire you and strengthen your faith -- at least it did in me. Listen in as I chat with my new friend Lola who shares the story of her so...

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085 Navigating a Life-Limiting Diagnosis with the Founder of Carrying to Term Stephanie Schoonover from 2020-07-03T13:56:24

Listen in as I chat with Stephanie Schoonover. Stephanie was given a life-limiting diagnosis for her daughter Grace at a routine 12-week ultrasound. In this episo...

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084 Life Limiting Diagnosis and Carrying to Term with Kristin Ironside from 2020-06-26T14:44:26

Listen in as I chat with Kristin Ironside, a mama who endured the heartbreaking journey of knowing the baby she carried would most likely not live more than a few hours.

Kristin’s daughte...

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083 7 Things Your Husband Wants You to Know About His Grief with Ashlee Proffitt from 2020-06-19T18:51:53

As we approach Father’s Day in just a few days I thought, what better way to honor dads than by giving them a voice. So since this podcast is primarily for grievi...

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082 Anxiety, PTSD&PPD after Miscarriages&Infant Loss with Lynnelle Peters from 2020-06-12T16:26:03

This week’s guest on the podcast is Lynnelle Peters. Listen in as we talk about so many things surrounding pregnancy and infant loss. Lynnelle shares her story of...

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081 Returning to Work After Baby Loss with Rebecca Hennessy from 2020-05-28T18:07:30

As our country begins to open up and people begin to head back to the workplace I thought it would be helpful to continue this conversation about heading back to ...

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080 Marriage After Miscarriage&Infant Loss with Aaron and Ashlee Proffitt from 2020-05-20T14:08:18

Today is my 15th wedding anniversary and I get the privilege of interviewing my husband for this episode. Our marriage has been marked by loss, beginning all the way back to our first w...

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079 Returning to Work After Infant Loss with Ashley Daugherty from 2020-05-14T22:07:12

Back in March we had started the conversation about what it looked like to return to work after experiencing the loss of a baby. As our country begins to open up ...

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Happy Mother's Day to the Grieving Mother from 2020-05-10T10:00

Happy Mother’s Day

Your mothering may look different than those around you or what you ever imagined it would be. But this day is for you ...

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078 5 Ways to Love a Bereaved Mom this Mother's Day with Ashlee Proffitt from 2020-05-07T20:38:29

If you know and love a mama who has experienced pregnancy or infant loss. This episode is for you.

Whether you are a friend or a family member, if...

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077 A Nurse's Wisdom&Advice for Labor&Delivery During Covid-19 with Katie Mears from 2020-05-01T18:31:18

Delivering a baby during this season of Covid-19 feels scary, in all the uncertainties and all the sacrifices. But for a mom delivering a baby with a life-limitin...

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How to Photograph Your Baby (&Why it's Important) When a Professional Photographer Can't Be There with Laura Foote from 2020-04-24T22:58:47

If your baby has been given a life-limiting diagnosis and you will deliver during this time of Covid-19 or you somehow miraculously found this episode as a mom wh...

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075 Grief&Loss During a Pandemic with Meg Walker from 2020-04-17T18:46:07

Just like last week’s episode, the conversation in this week’s episode is really, really helpful and full of hopeful reminders that are vital for anyone who has e...

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074 Interviewing Counselors | Navigating Grief&Trauma in a Crisis with The Counseling Collective from 2020-04-03T21:39:04

I am so grateful for this episode and I really, really think it will be helpful for you, right now. I had the privilege of interviewing Libby and Julie from The C...

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073 Hope in a Crisis with Ashlee Proffitt from 2020-03-27T18:42:19

If you listened to the previous episode, Episode #72, you know that I had planned for this month to be all about what it’s like to return to work after experienci...

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072 Returning to Work After Stillbirth with Michelle Gutierrez from 2020-03-12T14:06:12

Returning to normalcy and routine and responsibilities can be incredibly difficult after the loss of a baby, especially the responsibility of work. Having to face co...

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071 Returning to Work After Infant Loss With Maggie Koch from 2020-03-06T14:54:15

There are so many aspects of life after loss that feel incredibly difficult and challenging, impossible even. Even doing mundane, normal or routine things can fee...

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070 Navigating Marriage After Infant Loss With Mary Margaret&Tim Powitz from 2020-02-24T19:32:42

Over the past few weeks we have been talking about marriage and what it looks like to very practically navigate the relationships to those closest to us after the loss of a baby. In this week’s epi...

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069 Navigating Marriage After Infant Loss - Trisomy 18 With Laura&Andrew Moore from 2020-02-14T23:25:02

Navigating relationships after the loss of a baby can be incredibly difficult, especially the marriage relationship. Throughout the month of February I have the privilege of talking with couples...

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068 Navigating Marriage After Infant Loss&Miscarriage With Meg&John - Mark Walker from 2020-02-07T13:44:28

One of the most difficult aspects of life after baby loss is navigating relationships, especially the relationship with our spouse. Throughout the next 4 episodes I have the privilege of talking wi...

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067 Enneagram&Grief: Fives, Sixes&Sevens With Monique Scrip from 2020-01-30T21:39:29

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode #67. This is our fourth and final installment of our special series all about the enneagram and grief. If you have never heard of the enneagr...

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066 Enneagram&Grief Twos, Threes&Fours With Monique Scrip from 2020-01-23T16:13:11

This is our third installment of our special series all about the enneagram. If you have never heard of the enneagram, it’s simply a personality typing tool that helps us to better understand ourse...

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065 Enneagram&Grief: Types One, Nine&Eight with Monique Scrip from 2020-01-16T19:32:52

This is our second installment of our special series all about the enneagram and grief. Maybe you have never heard of the enneagram or maybe you have read all the books, either way this series is g...

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064 Enneagram + Grief + What Is Enneagram With Monique Scrip from 2020-01-09T12:00:06

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode #64. This week we start a special series all about the enneagram. Maybe you have never heard of the enneagram or maybe you have read all the ...

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063 Christmas Week 04 - Hope For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-12-22T12:00:03

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast, A Christmas Series, Week 04 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be ca...

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062 Christmas Week 03 - Hope For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-12-15T12:00:13

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast, A Christmas Series, Week 03 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be ca...

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061 Christmas Week 02 - Hope For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-12-08T12:00:05

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast, A Christmas Series, Week 02 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be ca...

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060 Christmas Week 01 - Hope For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-12-01T12:00:13

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast, A Christmas Series, Week 01 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be ca...

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059 Navigating The Holidays After Pregnancy Or Infant Loss With Lauren Woo from 2019-11-27T11:00:33

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode #59. Throughout November I have had the privilege of talking with mamas specifically about what it looked like to navigate the holiday season...

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BONUS Christmas Series Introduction For Grieving Mothers This Christmas Season With Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-11-26T18:19

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast, a special Christmas Bonus Episode. Over the next 4 weeks I have a special Christmas series. In this special series we will get to know Jesus, the on...

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058 Navigating The Holidays After Pregnancy Or Infant Loss With Mary Stamm from 2019-11-20T19:44:51

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode No. 58. Each week during the month of November I am interviewing women about what it looked like to navigate the holiday season while grievin...

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057 Navigating The Holidays After Pregnancy Or Infant Loss With Ashlee Karasch from 2019-11-14T18:48:15

Each week during the month of November I am interviewing women about what it looked like to navigate the holiday season while grieving. In Episode 56 I spent time talking with Lindsey Dennis and he...

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056 Navigating The Holidays After Pregnancy Or Infant Loss With Lindsey Dennis from 2019-11-06T13:00:12

In a special series of episodes throughout the month of November I will be talking with 4 different women about what it looked like for them to navigate grief amidst the holidays. In this first of ...

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055 Infertility, Miscarriages, Losing Triplets&Finding Hope with Sarah Garvey from 2019-10-30T19:04:39

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode #55. In this episode I have the privilege of interviewing Sarah Garvey, a woman who has experienced an incredible amount of loss and yet she ...

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054 Infertility, Miscarriage&Fighting For Joy With Carmen Smith from 2019-10-25T19:48:45

EPISODE 54 Listen in as I spend some time with Carmen Smith as she shares about her journey to motherhood and in motherhood. She shares openly and honestly about her experience with infertility and...

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053 Pregnancy After Loss - What It's Really Like With Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-10-18T21:51:22

I’m getting really honest in today’s episode about what pregnancy after loss has been like for me and sharing a few practical ideas for how to fight through the difficulties and challenges a loss m...

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052 Celebrating Birthdays When Your Baby Has Died With Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-10-11T17:41:40

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode 52. This week we celebrated my son’s birthday. He would have been turning 11 years old. Celebrating the birthday of a baby who has died is in...

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051 Three Babies In Heaven, Wrestling With God&Grief 6 Years Later With Diana Stone from 2019-10-04T18:16:10

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode #51. In this week’s episode I spend time talking with Diana Stone -- the mother of two girls here on earth and three boys in heaven. She is t...

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050 Trisomy 13 + Hope&Help For Carrying To Term With Brooke Stone from 2019-09-26T16:13:48

Listen in as I spend some time with Brooke Stone whose son Sawyer, was diagnosed with Trisomy 13. Brooke shares helpful and practical thoughts about Trisomy 13 and her experience of carrying a b...

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049 Trisomy 18 + Practical Resources For Carrying To Term + Delivery With Elizabeth Bloomquist from 2019-09-19T16:07:07

Listen in as I spend some time with Elizabeth Bloomquist who’s daughter, Isabelle was diagnosed with Trisomy 18 after early prenatal testing around 11 weeks. Elizabeth shares very helpful and pract...

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048 Miscarriage, Life-Threatening Genetic Condition&Anencephaly With Kathryn Casey from 2019-09-12T14:36:55

Listen in as I spend some time with Kathryn Ann Casey -- a mom to 4 children here and 3 in heaven, a woman who’s journey to motherhood and in motherhood has been full of heartache and loss and grie...

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047 Trisomy 18 + Practical Help + Honest Hope With Laura Moore from 2019-09-04T20:32:20

Listen in as I chat with Laura Moore -- a mama who endured the heartbreaking journey of knowing the baby she carried would most likely not live more than a few hours, days at the most, after birth....

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046 Preterm Labor + NICU + Infant Loss With Natalie Sanders from 2019-08-22T18:32:52

Listen in as I chat with Natalie Sanders, a mama who experienced pre-term labor, delivered her baby boy Axel at 24 weeks and said goodbye after he lived for just 24 days. Natalie and I talk about e...

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045 Life&Hope After Stillbirth With Mary Powitz from 2019-08-16T20:00:41

Listen in as I chat with Mary Margaret Powitz, a wise mama who has walked through the loss of her baby girl Helen. Mary Margaret shares incredible wisdom about her journey with grief, her wrestl...

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044 Fighting Fear + 5 Truths From Psalm 23 With Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-08-09T20:11:57

If you are anything like me, you have wrestled with fear this week. Fear is a monster that wreaks havoc on a grieving heart. Keeping you up at night. Keeping you from finding rest. Keeping you from...

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043 One Year Later And 3 Prayers I'm Praying For You With Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-08-02T18:15:36

This is a very special episode as it marks the 1 year birthday of this podcast. Exactly 1 year ago I launched this podcast out into the world. And while this endeavor has been one of the hardest th...

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042 Sudden Unexplained Death In Childhood (SUDC), PTSD&EDMR Therapy With Megan Hillukka from 2019-07-26T15:32:35

Listen in as I spend time with Megan Hillukka. She shares the story of her daughter Aria and the subsequent trauma she faced as a mother whose 15 month old daughter had died in her sleep. Megan sha...

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041 Fatal Prenatal Diagnosis, Carrying To Term&Trusting God With Lindsey Dennis from 2019-07-17T12:49:43

Listen in as Lindsey Dennis shares honestly about what it was like to receive a fatal diagnosis for her daughter Sophia, to choose to carry her to term, and the ways she celebrated and cherished So...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
040 Recurrent Loss&Finding Joy Through Intentional Gratitude With Aubrey Tollefson from 2019-07-10T13:52:09

Listen in as my special guest Aubrey Tollefson shares her story of loss after loss after loss but the remarkable way she found hope and healing through intentionally choosing gratitude amidst an un...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
039 Wisdom, Hope&Truth From A Woman Who Has Suffered The Loss Of Two Children With Nancy Guthrie from 2019-07-03T15:51:33

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode #39. This episode is one of my favorite episodes to date and I am sure the words spoken by our guest will leave you changed. Listen in as ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
037 Miscarriage&How to Help a Grieving Friend with Laurelbox Founders Johanna&Denise from 2019-06-26T21:07:11

Listen in as I talk with Denise Wolfe and Johanna Mutz. Cousins, best friends and founders of Laurel Box, a shop that offers thoughtful gifts for women who have experienced loss. Listen in as Johan...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
037 Infant Death&Asking Who Is God Really And Do I Believe Him To Still Be True With Lianna Davis from 2019-06-19T17:15:23

Listen in as I talk with Lianna Davis about what life and faith after she experienced the death of her daughter Noelle. Lianna shares about the moments immediately following her daughter’s death as...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
036 Miscarriage&How To Love A Grieving Friend With Lacey Rabalais from 2019-06-13T13:48:30

Listen in as chat with Lacey Rabalais about miscarriage and finding joy amidst the mourning. We talk about all the things, life after loss, pregnancy after loss, and how to love someone who is grie...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
035 Finding Hope After Miscarriage&Stillbirth With Natalie Young from 2019-06-05T15:13:48

Listen in as my special guest Natalie Young shares the story of her daughter Paisley. After a perfectly healthy pregnancy, Natalie experienced every mother’s worst nightmare when, at 23 weeks pregn...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
034 Secondary Infertility&How To Love Your Grieving Friend With Jana Bishop from 2019-05-29T11:00:07

Welcome to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode #34. In this week’s episode I get the honor of spending some time with Jana Bishop. She is a wife and a mom, a photographer and business owner. Jana h...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
033 Stillbirth, Miscarriages&How God Used Death To Help Her See Life With Heather Young from 2019-05-22T14:24:33

This week's special guest was the first woman I ever knew who had experienced a loss similar to mine. Her daughter Grace had died just days before my son and she reached out to me almost immedia...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
032 Miscarriages&Trusting God's Goodness When it Hurts with Sarah Sandel from 2019-05-15T21:01:51

Listen in as I talk with an old friend, Sarah Sandel, who is wise and tender and just profoundly gifted with her words. Sarah’s view of God and love for God, even after such heartache is an exam...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
07 SPECIAL EPISODE Hope For Grieving Mothers By The Joyful Mourning Podcast from 2019-05-12T11:07:07

Your mothering may look different than those around you or what you ever imagined it would be. But this day is for you too. Today I acknowledge you who are hurting this year. I see you. I have not ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
06 SPECIAL EPISODE Hope For Grieving Mothers By The Joyful Mourning Podcast from 2019-05-11T20:43:24

Mother's Day is especially painful when your heart is longing for a baby. So on this week leading up to Mother's Day, a week that feels difficult, impossible even, I imagine you might be feeling li...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
05 SPECIAL EPISODE Hope For Grieving Mothers By The Joyful Mourning Podcast from 2019-05-10T17:33:44

Mother's Day is especially painful when your heart is longing for a baby. So on this week leading up to Mother's Day, a week that feels difficult, impossible even, I imagine you might be feeling li...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
04 SPECIAL EPISODE Hope For Grieving Mothers By The Joyful Mourning Podcast from 2019-05-09T18:07:23

Mother's Day is especially painful when your heart is longing for a baby. So on this week leading up to Mother's Day, a week that feels difficult, impossible even, I imagine you might be feeling li...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
03 SPECIAL EPISODE Hope For Grieving Mothers By The Joyful Mourning Podcast from 2019-05-08T20:42:51

Mother's Day is especially painful when your heart is longing for a baby. So on this week leading up to Mother's Day, a week that feels difficult, impossible even, I imagine you might be feeling li...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
02 SPECIAL EPISODE Hope For Grieving Mothers By The Joyful Mourning Podcast from 2019-05-07T15:34:53

Mother's Day is especially painful when your heart is longing for a baby. So on this week leading up to Mother's Day, a week that feels difficult, impossible even, I imagine you might be feeling li...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
SPECIAL EPISODE 01 Hope For Grieving Mothers on Mother's Day from 2019-05-06T16:44:47

Mother's Day is especially painful when your heart is longing for a baby. So on this week leading up to Mother's Day, a week that feels difficult, impossible even, I imagine you might be feeling li...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
031 Infertility Two Miscarriages Fighting To Trust God With Gina Zeidler from 2019-04-24T13:51:47

Whether you are walking through infertility, miscarriage, infant loss or you are here because you love someone who is walking through that kind of grief -- the truth and wisdom shared in this episo...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
030 Bed Rest, Losing Twins&Practical Wisdom For Grieving Mothers With Jenna Dail from 2019-04-18T16:18:44

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode #30. Listen in as I talk with my new friend Jenna Dail. Jenna is the founder of The Color Blue & Hope, a non-profit organization that provide...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
029 How Writing&Creating Helped Her Heal After Her Miscarriage With Josefina Sanders from 2019-04-10T19:58:52

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode #29. In this week’s episode I have the privilege of spending some time with Josefina Sanders. Josefina is a writer an artist who has used wor...

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028 A Congenital Heart Defect&Wisdom For Grieving Mothers With Libby Marler from 2019-04-03T19:16:47

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode 028. In this week’s episode I get to spend some time chatting with Libby Marler, a wife, a mother and an experienced counselor who recently s...

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027 Miscarriage, Marriage, The Enneagram&Watching God Grow Good From Death With Jess Connolly from 2019-03-20T15:54:41

In this episode I get to spend some time with my friend Jess Connolly as she shares the story of her miscarriage. Listen in as Jess gives invaluable wisdom about loss and grief. She shares with us ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
026 Miscarriages, Questioning Your Faith&Trying to Get Pregnant Again With Ashlee Karasch from 2019-03-13T17:30:20

Episode 026. In this episode I talk with Ashlee Karasch, a wife and a mama, who has walked through multiple miscarriages. In this episode Ashlee shares her story of loss and how during that season ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
025 SIDs And Planning A Funeral For A Baby With Justine Fulton from 2019-03-01T20:16:20

In Episode 025 I have the privilege of talking with Justine Fulton, a mama who has had to do the unthinkable – plan a funeral for her 5 month old baby boy who tragically died of SIDS. Memorial or f...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
024 Pregnancy After Miscarriage Or Infant Loss With Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-02-21T22:26:58

In Episode 024 I’ll be sharing a little about my own experiences of pregnancy after loss as well as a few thoughts about how to deal with that fear that can so easily plague our hearts and minds. A...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
023 Thoughts On Grief After Infant Loss&Multiple Miscarriages With Sharon McKeeman from 2019-02-13T18:14:13

This episode is truly one of the most honest and tender interviews I’ve done and I am so grateful for the wisdom and hope shared in this episode. My special guest is Sharon McKeeman, a mother to 7 ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
022 Postpartum Depression After Pregnancy Or Infant Loss With Meg Walker&Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-02-06T20:19:58

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast, episode #022. Today Meg Walker and I are talking about Postpartum Depression, specifically in women who have experienced the loss of a baby -- what ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
021 Fear And Anxiety After Miscarriage And Infant Loss With Meg Walker from 2019-01-30T18:23:39

In Episode 021 I get to talk to Meg Walker about the anxiety and fear and depression that can be so pervasive after experiencing the loss of a baby. Meg is a former guest on the show who has become...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
020 A Look Back At 2018 With Ashlee Proffitt from 2019-01-23T19:40:03

Welcome to The Joyful Mourning Podcast, episode #20. In this episode I am going to take a look back at 2018 and share all the good that happened here last year. I am going to share with you what I ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
25 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-25T12:00:05

Day 25 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
24 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-24T12:00:05

Day 24 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
23 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-23T12:00:05

Day 23 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
22 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-22T12:00:05

Day 22 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
21 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-21T12:00:05

Day 21 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
20 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-20T12:00:05

Day 20 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
19 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-19T16:19:27

Day 19 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
18 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-18T12:00:15

Day 18 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
17 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-17T14:57:59

Day 17 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
16 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-16T13:02:12

Day 16 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
15 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-15T17:37:44

Day 15 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
14 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-14T12:00:05

Day 14 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
13 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-13T12:00:05

Day 13 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
12 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-12T12:00:05

Day 12 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
11 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-11T12:00:20

Day 10 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
10 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-10T17:02:07

Day 10 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
09 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-09T12:35:32

Day 09 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
08 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-08T13:20:48

Day 08 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
07 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-07T12:00:17

Day 07 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
06 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-06T12:00:17

Day 06 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
05 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-05T13:00:17

Day 05 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
04 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-04T14:50:05

Day 04 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
03 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-03T14:06:09

Day 03 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
02 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-02T13:00:14

Day 02 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
01 - 25 Days Of Christmas Promises For Grieving Mothers With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-12-01T12:57:24

Day 01 of 25 days of God’s promises for women who have grieving, broken hearts this Christmas, for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss and need a reminder of God's goodness, a remin...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
00 25 Days Of Christmas Promises - Introduction from 2018-11-30T17:07:37

Hey friends and welcome to The Joyful Mourning Podcast. I’m so grateful you are here. My name is Ashlee Proffitt and I started this podcast to remind hurting, grieving mothers they aren’t alone. An...

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019 Navigating Grief&Loss After Two Second-Trimester Losses With Molly Stillman from 2018-11-28T13:00:04

The Joyful Mourning Podcast Episode #19. Listen in to this week’s honest and raw episode as I talk with Molly Stillman, a mother of two children here on earth and two baby boys in heaven. Molly sha...

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018 Navigating The Holidays Amidst Grief With Sterling Myers And Meg Walker from 2018-11-20T16:02:34

Listen in to this week’s special episode as I interview two women about what it looks like to navigate the holidays amidst grief. We chat about the challenges of the holiday season as well as simpl...

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017 10 Ways I've Found Purpose In The Pain With Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-11-19T12:18:22

10 years ago on November 15, 2008 my son died. And I would never be the same. Forever changed. Forever would my view of this world, of parenting, of being a mother, of being a wife and a friend and...

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016 Realities Of Miscarriage With Mary McLeod from 2018-11-09T18:34:47

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast episode #16. In today’s episode I get to spend some time talking with Mary McLeod. Mary lives in Uganda where she moved with her husband to adopt the...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
015 Believing and Trusting in God after Infant Loss with Angie Smith from 2018-11-01T17:25:36

You’re listening to The Joyful Mourning Podcast episode #15. In today’s episode I have the honor of talking with Angie Smith, a wife, a mom, a writer and a teacher. Angie started blogging in 2008 a...

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014 Finding Hope After 3 Miscarriages with Adriel Booker from 2018-10-25T16:21:47

In episode 014 I have the privilege of talking with Adriel Booker. Adriel is an author, speaker, and advocate who believes storytelling, beauty, and the grace of God will change the world. She's th...

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013 Finding Hope After Infant Loss with Sterling Myers from 2018-10-19T14:59:24

In episode 013, special guest Sterling Myers, a mama to a precious girl in heaven, joins me to talk about choosing joy, looking for gratitude and finding hope after the death of her daughter. Liste...

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012 Celebrating Birthdays After a Baby Dies with Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-10-11T20:37:58

Joyful Mourning Podcast episode #12. This past week we celebrated my son Aaden’s 10th birthday. Knowing exactly how difficult it can be to navigate a birthday after a baby has died I thought it wou...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
011 How to Commemorate Pregnancy&Infant Loss Awareness Month with Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-10-03T21:14:31

As you may or may not know, October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month and in this short episode I thought it would be helpful to share 7 simple ways to commemorate this special month. Whet...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
010 Finding Hope Amidst Infant Loss&Miscarriage with Meg Walker from 2018-09-27T20:01:21

In today’s episode I have the privilege of talking with Meg Walker. Listen in as Meg shares her story of finding joy amidst the mourning as she tells us about her son Jacob, what it was like carryi...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
009 Navigating Grief After Two Miscarriages with Kat Schmoyer from 2018-09-20T17:56:35

In this week's episode I have the privilege of talking with my long time friend Kat Schmoyer about what it has looked like for her to navigate two miscarriages. Listen in as she talks openly about ...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
008 Planning A Funeral or Memorial Service for a Baby with Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-09-13T18:05:05

In this week's episode I thought it would be helpful to talk candidly about a few of the things I learned from planning a memorial service for my own son. This podcast is a bit different than the o...

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007 Q&A with Biblical Counselor Michelle Horton from 2018-08-29T13:51:57

In today’s episode I have the privilege of talking with Michelle Horton, a certified biblical counselor, a woman full of grace and wisdom. Listen in as we have a live Q&A discussing a range of ques...

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006 Wisdom for Newly Grieving Mothers with Lindsay Ostrom from 2018-08-22T18:22:39

In today's episode I talk with Lindsay Ostrom. Listen in as she talks candidly about her son Afton, how his life and death changed the way she sees the world and the one thing she would tell hersel...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
005 Choosing to Love And Fight Through The Pain After a Terminal Diagnosis with Katelyn Alsop from 2018-08-15T17:08:20

In today’s episode I have the privilege of talking with Katelyn Alsop. Listen in as Katelyn shares the story of her son James and the reality of carrying a baby with a terminal diagnosis. Her wisdo...

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004 Great Joy Comes From Great Pain with Lara Casey from 2018-08-08T14:52:15

In today’s episode I have the privilege of talking with Lara Casey, a woman who is full of immense joy and invaluable wisdom. Listen in as we talk about her miscarriage, the grief that followed and...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
003 Navigating Friendship Amidst Loss with Shay Cochrane from 2018-08-01T15:57:33

Listen in as I talk with my very best friend about navigating friendship amidst grief, a few things we wish we would have done a little differently in those early days of grief, what it looks like ...

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002 Grief and Marriage After Infant Loss with Aaron Proffitt from 2018-08-01T15:51:01

In this episode you will hear an honest and candid conversation between a married couple who has experienced both miscarriage and infant loss. Listen in as they talk about the different ways they g...

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The Joyful Mourning - A Podcast for Women Who Have Experienced Pregnancy or Infant Loss
001 My Story of Infant Loss and Finding Joy Amidst Grief with Ashlee Proffitt from 2018-08-01T15:45:35

In this episode you will hear the story behind The Joyful Mourning Podcast, the story of my son Aaden, his life and his death, and about what finding joy amidst mourning really means. For show note...

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01 Podcast Trailer from 2018-07-25T12:48:50

A podcast about finding hope and joy for women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.

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