Childless and Pregnancy Loss
In this deeply moving episode, Sarah and Michael open up an honest and heartfelt conversation about miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and the isolation that follows. Joined by special guests Lori and Sandra McNicol, we share personal journeys of loss, infertility, and coming to terms with a life without children.
From the emotional highs of pregnancy to the devastating impact of loss, they explore the grief, silence, and stigmas surrounding miscarriage, as well as the challenges of finding support in a society that often struggles to acknowledge this type of grief.
Topics covered:
The emotional rollercoaster of pregnancy loss
The societal silence and stigma around miscarriage and childlessness
The hierarchies of grief and the challenge of feeling seen and supported
How miscarriage impacts both men and women differently
Finding community, support, and healing after loss
This episode is a raw, open, and necessary conversation that provides a safe space for those who have experienced loss and a learning opportunity for those who want to support them.
Trigger warning: This episode discusses miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and infertility. If these topics are difficult for you, please listen with care.
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Sandra is the founder of Childless.Life is a life coach, grief therapist and this year’s World Childless Week People Champion. Contact her via email at sandra@childless.life
Childless.life zoom groups are open for new members in March 2025:
Healing Horseshoes now in its 5th year is a 5 month grief circle with live zoom community calls and workshops for permanently childless-not-by-choice women
Embracing Us is a community for women permanently childless not by choice, seeking purpose beyond motherhood join for 5 months and stay for as long as you need.
Follow Lori on her blog The Road Less Travelled
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