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Sisters in Loss Podcast: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, & Infertility Stories

Erica M. Freeman
Grief Support
Pregnancy Loss
Community Resources
Abortion
Pregnancy
Motherhood
Black Women
Pregnancy After Stillbirth
Mental Health
Infertility
Therapy
Grief
Infant Loss
Community Support
Miscarriage
Stillbirth
Little Bean Foundation
Cervical Insufficiency
Fertility Treatment
Breastfeeding

Sisters in Loss podcast spotlights faith filled black women who share their grief and loss stories and testimonies. Black women experience miscarriage and stillbirth four times more than white women according to the NIH and CDC. Whether you have experienced a miscarriage, infant loss, stillbirth, are trying to conceive or have an infertility diagnosis, you will learn about resources and strategies... more

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October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month.  All month long we will honor our babies gone to heaven far too soon.

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Kayana Mooreland-Law
Medical assistant and advocate for pregnancy loss awareness
Episode: 407 - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! High Risk Pregnancy and Miscarriage with Kayanna Mooreland-Law
Anesha Stanley
Founder of the Keys of Hope Foundation
Keys of Hope Foundation
Episode: 406 - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Ectopic Pregnancy Loss, and Secondary Infertility with Anesha Stanley
Ariane Oyere
Author and breastfeeding advocate
Melanoid Breast Milk
Episode: 403 - Turning Child Loss into Sunsets with Ariane Oyere
Hadeer El Hindawi
A doula specializing in infertility and bereavement; shares her experiences with loss and motherhood.
Snowflakes On Roses
Episode: 402 - Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) with Hadeer El Hindawi
Simbi Animashaun
Educator and author of "The Power of Healing: A Memoir of Loss and Victory," she shares her experiences with miscarriage and motherhood.
Simbaculate Health and Wellness
Episode: 401 - Miscarriage Survivor and the Power of Healing with Simbi Animashaun
Sandra Elidor
Content creator focusing on infertility and parenting.
Episode: 400 - Endometriosis, low AMH, Placenta Previa, and Filling Empty Wombs with Sandra Elidor
Christina Danyo
A social worker and advocate for women experiencing pregnancy loss
Episode: 399 - Fibroids, Myomectomy, and Infant Loss with Oligohydramnios with Christina Danyo
Jackie Morin
Cotton candy maker and owner of Wonder Puff
Wonder Puff
Episode: 398 - 2nd Trimester Loss at 19 Weeks and Wonderpuff with Jackie Morin
LaQuasha Jarvis
A mom and doula, recently launched Sky's the Limit Birth Services
Sky's the Limit Birth Services
Episode: 396 - Losing a Baby at 37 weeks with LaQuasha Jarvis

Hosts

Erica M. Freeman
Host with a focus on sharing the stories of Black women who have faced pregnancy loss, infertility, and related grief issues.
Erica M. McAfee
Co-host who actively engages in the discussion of pregnancy-related issues specifically affecting Black women.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 111 ratings
  • Careless and unprofessional

    I came to this show as a place of solace and decided to sit for an interview. I did my interview over 3 months ago and was told it would be 1 month before it was posted. Then it was never posted and my emails were ignored. If I said something that was disliked, it would have been better to either edit it out or communicate with me about it or both. But to ghost me is careless and unprofessional. In the words of my close friend “it was a very hard time for you, you opened your soul, and she’s mak... more

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    4
    Tatie_peace24
    United States8 months ago
  • Insightful podcast

    The episode with Henrietta 'Retta' Brown is truly inspiring. Her journey through multiple losses and finding healing during the pandemic is a testament to the human spirit. If you've ever pushed healing to the backburner, this episode is a must-listen. Retta's courage to share her story and help others is heartwarming. It's like a ray of hope during challenging times!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beth oehn
    United States2 years ago
  • Hope & Healing; sharing is Powerful

    It’s amazing the power of Podcasts; these Podcasts are so eye -opening!! As some one waiting to have surgery to have both Fallopian tubes un-blocked so I could have a future @ motherhood; ohh my goodness, what a story Erica shares!!! Thank you to all the women out there sharing their Infertility stories. It’s helps so many of us that are just getting started with the multiple testing, IVF, emotional toll & all the other extra stuff! Sharing is caring💜💜❤️🖤

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    5
    Wine&Cheese
    United States4 years ago
  • Comforting

    I found it so comforting to hear a similar story to my own from a faith standpoint. Knowing you are not alone on our journey, we can heal and be stronger through Christ. Women don't have to be divided, this has helped me regardless of my color 💜

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    5
    Jett'smom
    United States5 years ago
  • Never heard of HELLP syndrome

    Wow!!! I am blown away by this first episode that I just heard. As a women who has suffered a miscarriage this podcast has been so inspirational and informative. But I have also witnessed the power of God that helped me conceived with a healthy baby. The testimony of this woman is so inspiring to women. God is so faithful!!! Great job ladies with this podcast!

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    5
    Tyneise_S
    United States5 years ago

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Many find the podcast to be a comforting resource for coping with grief, as it provides relatable experiences and healing strategies.
Reviewers appreciate the host's ability to create a safe space for candid conversations, highlighting the positive impact of shared testimonies on listeners' healing journeys.
Listeners greatly value the supportive and empowering narratives shared by guests, emphasizing the importance of community and dialogue around loss.
Some feedback addresses technical issues, such as sound quality, which can affect listener experience but does not overshadow the emotional and informative content.

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406 - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Ectopic Pregnancy Loss, and Secondary Infertility with Anesha Stanley
Q: Can you share with the listeners just how you have really turned your pain into purpose now and becoming a doula?
Anesha shares how she naturally began supporting women during their pregnancies, leading to her desire to become a certified doula to better serve her community, particularly in the context of Black maternal health.
407 - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! High Risk Pregnancy and Miscarriage with Kayanna Mooreland-Law
Q: How are you surviving pregnancy loss?
I am surviving it by speaking out and doing my own research on it for myself, outside of just trusting my doctor.
407 - October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month! High Risk Pregnancy and Miscarriage with Kayanna Mooreland-Law
Q: I would love for you to just share really, how have you been doing throughout this pandemic?
I've been doing good. You know, honestly, I've been in a great space. Like this pandemic has brought my family closer together.
403 - Turning Child Loss into Sunsets with Ariane Oyere
Q: How have you navigated through grief, through your sunset experiences?
Ariane emphasizes the importance of gratitude and connection to ancestral mothers, using her experiences to encourage a deeper cultural understanding of motherhood.
403 - Turning Child Loss into Sunsets with Ariane Oyere
Q: Can you share with us your loss story?
Ariane reframes her experience of losing her children as 'sunset' rather than loss, highlighting the spiritual connection with her children in the spirit realm.

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Focusing on the shared experiences of Black women facing pregnancy loss, infertility, and related grief, the episodes often feature emotional storytelling and powerful testimonials. Listeners can expect to hear journeys of resilience and healing as guests recount their struggles with miscarriage, stillbirth, and the challenges of trying to conceive. The emphasis seems to be on community support, empowerment, and the importance of turning pain into purpose, creating a safe space for open discussions about sensitive topics that largely affect women of color. Unique to this series is its commitment to fostering a supportive network, aiming to uplift and educate while breaking the silence that often surrounds these experiences.

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1. Kayana Mooreland-Law
2. Anesha Stanley
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5. Simbi Animashaun
6. Sandra Elidor
7. Christina Danyo
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