The Miscarriage Dads Podcast
A podcast dedicated to humanizing the experience of miscarriage, and normalizing dads openly talking about its impact on us as men and fathers.
Episodes
34 episodes since 2023
Help Us Celebrate Our Anniversary & Updates
Hello! This short episode is to share the following updates:As we inch closer to the first anniversary of the Miscarriage Dads podcast, we look back on an incredible journey of shared grief, healing, and community building. We're inviti...
September 16, 2024
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6:12
E33: Fathers & The Emotional Scars of Miscarriage pt. 2 (ft. Alex Ortiz, Jeff Collins, Augusta Foster - Rereleased)
Welcome to episode 33!How does society's expectation to "just get back to it" hinder men's ability to grieve? This episode of Miscarriage Dads opens with a powerful reflection on the societal pressures that often compel men to suppress ...
September 02, 2024
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Episode 33
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45:10
E32: Fathers & The Emotional Scars of Miscarriage (ft. Alex Ortiz, Jeff Collins, Augusta Foster - Rereleased)
Welcome to episode 32!This week I am re-releasing a conversation first aired on the Welcome To Fatherhood podcast where, along with Alex Ortiz, Jeff Collins, and ...
August 26, 2024
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Episode 32
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1:00:02
E31: Miscarriage & Ambiguous Loss
Welcome to episode 31!Have you ever felt the weight of a loss that the people around you don't fully recognize? In this episode, Chris and Kelly unearth the complexities of ambiguous loss from their limited understanding of the ca...
August 19, 2024
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Episode 31
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46:35
E30: Navigating Guilt & Shame After Miscarriage (ft. Chanel Wainscott)
Welcome to episode 30!How do men really feel after a miscarriage, and why do their stories often go unheard? In this episode of the Miscarriage Dads Podcast, I am joined by Chanel Wainscott, a psychotherapist specializing in perinatal m...
August 12, 2024
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Episode 30
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1:02:21
E29: The Invisible Loss (ft. David Bradley)
Welcome to episode 29!How do fathers cope with the invisible grief of miscarriage? Joined by David Bradley, a chaplain with a rich background in the arts, we explore the emotional and psychological journey of fathers experiencing miscar...
August 05, 2024
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Episode 29
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58:40
E28: Miscarriage Echoes (ft. Elspeth Edmonds)
Welcome to episode 28!After facing a devastating miscarriage, Elspeth returns to share her raw, heartfelt experience and the silent battles that follow such a loss. Struggling with her self-confidence, Elspeth's story highlights the inv...
July 22, 2024
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Episode 28
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53:39
E27: Does Sexual Intimacy Change After Miscarriage?
Welcome to episode 27!How do you reclaim intimacy after the heartbreak of a miscarriage? Our latest episode tackles this deeply personal and often overlooked topic, offering insights and support for couples navigating this challe...
July 15, 2024
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51:05
E26: A Nightmare Realized: The Surprise of Pregnancy & The Devastation of Miscarriage (ft. Elspeth Edmonds)
Welcome to episode 26!Miscarriage, pregnancy anxiety, and baby loss—topics often shrouded in silence and stigma. What happens when your lifelong dream of motherhood is met with the harsh reality of a miscarriage? Elspeth, an actr...
July 08, 2024
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Episode 26
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1:02:19
E25: How Do I Talk To My Partner About The Miscarriage?
Welcome to episode 25!How do you cope with a miscarriage when it feels like you're supposed to be the strong one, but inside, you're falling apart? Or when you look across at your partner, and she appears to be handling ...
July 01, 2024
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Episode 25
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46:55
E24: Healing Together & Resources For Pregnancy Loss (ft. Patrick & Kristen Riecke)
Welcome to episode 24!Kristen and Patrick Riecke, authors and bereavement consultants, share their personal journey through loss and their mission to support others facing similar experiences. In October 2000, they endured the lo...
June 24, 2024
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Episode 24
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1:09:31
E23: Father’s Day Amidst the Heartache of Miscarriage
Welcome to episode 23!Navigating Father’s Day after experiencing a miscarriage is a journey fraught with complex emotions. Imagine the heartache of balancing the joy of being a present father with the sorrow of losing a child, or the ag...
June 18, 2024
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Episode 23
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40:43
E22: Anxious About Father's Day...While Grieving a Loss?
Welcome to this mid-week episode!As we're inching closer to Father's Day (Sunday, June 16, 2024), I thought it would be helpful to address the elephant in the room when it comes to our experience as loss dads.Here are some tips ...
June 12, 2024
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Episode 22
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12:35
E21: The Hope and Heartbreak in Fertility Trials (ft. Tom Kreffer)
Welcome to episode 21!In the labyrinth of infertility, you'll discover that life often reserves its most unexpected turns when the map seems most clear. Tom Kreffer continues to share his personal narrative of facing a natural pregnancy...
May 27, 2024
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Episode 21
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41:14
E20: A Journey Through Infertility to Unexpected Parenthood (ft. Tom Kreffer)
Welcome to episode 20!When hope seems a distant memory and the journey to parenthood is shadowed by infertility, the story of one man's unexpected path to fatherhood emanates like a beacon of resilience. Tom Kreffer, a UK author and fat...
May 20, 2024
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Episode 20
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45:13
E 19: Love's Enduring Echo After Losing the Unborn
Welcome to episode 19!In our latest episode, we open the doors to the silent grief that men endure. The conversation moves beyond the physical absence of a child never held to explore the emotional chasm left behind, and how the lack of...
May 06, 2024
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Episode 19
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47:23
E 18: Doing Right By Grief (ft. Miscarriage Mumma Support)
Welcome to episode 18!We welcome back Sophie from Miscarriage Mumma Support to talk about ... grief.Our conversations take on a reflective quality, encouraging listeners to pe...
April 29, 2024
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Episode 18
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59:38
E 17: When Grief Becomes a Catalyst for Parental Health Advocacy (ft. Aaliyah's Mom-Liz O'Donnell)
Welcome to episode 17!Our latest episode welcomes Liz, a courageous mother, who recounts the heartrending story of her daughter Aaliyah's stillbirth. Through her raw vulnerability, we tackle the complex layers of grief and the importanc...
April 15, 2024
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Episode 17
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1:01:57
E16: "Cliche-anity" - When Consolation Becomes Controversy (ft. Mary Matt)
Welcome to episode 16!When we find ourselves grappling with loss, the journey can be isolating and profound. Mary Matt, a school psychologist and mother who has endured the heartache of losing her son Maverick, joins me to share her int...
April 08, 2024
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Episode 16
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46:14
E15: When Faith Falters in the Face of Miscarriage
Welcome to episode 15!As we sit down to share our journey through the heartache of miscarriage, my co-host Chris and I understand the profound spiritual crisis such a loss can ignite. Struggling with doubts and grief, we explore the tur...
March 18, 2024
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Episode 15
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45:35
E14: The Unspoken Agony of Life after Multiple Miscarriages (ft. Miscarriage Mumma Support - part 4)
Welcome to episode 14!The raw, unfiltered echoes of our journey through the heartaches of miscarriage and the subsequent emotional odyssey of trying to conceive again are what you'll find in today's podcast. Our guest is Sophie from Mis...
March 03, 2024
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Episode 14
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1:02:34
E13: Weathering Anxiety and Anticipation in Post-Loss Pregnancy (part 3)
Holding your breath as you step onto the emotional tightrope of trying for a baby after a miscarriage, you're not alone in oscillating between hope and heartache. Our latest episode unfolds the poignant narrative of a father's perspective on th...
February 26, 2024
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Episode 13
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42:12
E12: Deciding to Try for Another Child in the Aftermath of Miscarriage (part 2)
Welcome to episode 12!Have you ever stood at life's crossroads, the weight of loss in one hand and the possibility of new beginnings in the other? In this episode I share how I navigated the tumultuous journey of deciding whether ...
February 19, 2024
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Episode 12
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40:37
E11: Trying Again After Miscarriage (part 1)
Welcome to episode 11!In this episode, Chris and I brave the tender subject of trying for another child post-loss in our latest heart-to-heart series. Revealing our personal journeys, we explore the intricate dance of hope and hesitatio...
February 12, 2024
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Episode 11
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58:06
E10: The Value of The Miscarriage Dads Podcast According To You
Welcome to episode 10! This latest episode of The Miscarriage Dads podcast addresses my reasons for the extended period without the release of an episode and the tumultuous period I've been navigating. However, the pur...
February 05, 2024
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Episode 10
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38:12