Podcast
The Truth After Baby Loss
A safe, honest space for the conversations we were never taught how to have.
About the Podcast
This podcast is a safe, honest space for the conversations we were never taught how to have. Exploring baby loss, child loss, IVF journeys, infertility, and the emotional impacts on identity and relationships — sharing the real stories and perspectives that are too often absent from mainstream conversations, including the voices of partners and supporters.
Episodes cover the full spectrum of pregnancy and baby loss — from miscarriage and stillbirth to IVF struggles and infertility. Heather creates space for the voices that are rarely heard: partners, supporters, and those navigating grief alongside their identity. Whether you're in the depths of loss or supporting someone who is, this podcast meets you where you are.
"This is about truth, compassion, and connection — not rushing healing."
Episodes
1h 8mSarah Stephens - Still Their Mum — Child Loss, Legacy and Learning to Live Again
In this deeply moving episode, host Heather sits down with Sarah Stephens, a visibility strategist and founder of the Global Visibility Club, to discuss child loss, grief, and the extraordinary legacy she has built in memory of her children. Sarah opens up about losing her daughter Violet at just 15 months old — a little girl who loved Katherine Jenkins, travelled the world, and touched the hearts of everyone she met. She also speaks with remarkable honesty about the devastating decision to terminate a subsequent pregnancy with her son Arthur after a serious brain condition was discovered at the 20-week scan, and how the grief of those two losses, so different from each other, shaped everything that followed. She reflects on being high-functioning in grief, the friends who disappeared, the anxiety of pregnancy after loss, and how raising £50,000 for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital gave her something to hold on to when there were no answers. She also shares why she went public after Channel 4’s In The Dog House edited out all mention of child loss from her appearance on the show. Key Topics Covered: Losing a child and navigating grief in your own way Termination for medical reasons and the unique grief that follows High-functioning grief and why it can isolate you further Losing friendships after child loss Building a legacy to keep your children’s memory alive Pregnancy after loss and the anxiety it brings Why we must say the names of the children we have lost Whether you have experienced child loss or want to better support someone who has, this episode is a powerful reminder that these children existed, they matter, and they deserve to be remembered. Reach me on all the following Social Media: Web / Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / LinkedIn / Podcast Facebook
31:04Dawn Hamilton-Fishwrick — You Are Not Alone — Miscarriage, Grief and the Power of Speaking Out
In this heartfelt episode, host Heather sits down with Dawn Hamilton-Fishwrick, a Tropic Ambassador and advocate for self-care, to discuss miscarriage, grief, and the importance of speaking openly about baby loss. Dawn shares the story of losing her first baby at just 21 years old — a traumatic experience made all the harder by a lack of compassion and support at the hospital. She reflects on the self-blame that followed, the isolation of watching those around her celebrate new arrivals, and the slow journey towards healing shaped by family support, open conversations, and a growing resilience she never expected to find. She also speaks warmly about how loss changed her relationship with her husband, what it meant to navigate grief as a couple, and why she now volunteers that experience whenever she hears of someone else going through the same. Key Topics Covered: Experiencing miscarriage and navigating hospital care Self-blame and the emotional aftermath of baby loss How loss affects partners and the wider family The isolation of grief and why comparison can be harmful Finding confidence and resilience through trauma This episode is a reminder that grief looks different for everyone — and that reaching out, even imperfectly, can make all the difference. Reach me on all the following Social Media: Web / Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / LinkedIn / Podcast Facebook
37:37Lucy Wade — When the Plan Falls Apart — IVF, Infertility and Finding Yourself Again
In this deeply moving episode, host Heather sits down with Lucy Wade, a chocolatier and creative entrepreneur, to discuss a profoundly personal topic: IVF, infertility, and the loss of motherhood identity. Lucy opens up about living with severe endometriosis since childhood, her journey through IVF, and the devastating moment she was told that a pregnancy could cost her her life. She shares candidly about the emotional and physical toll this took — including a suicide attempt — and how CBT therapy, self-discovery, and a fierce determination to redefine herself helped her find a way through. She reflects on what it means to grieve a future you always assumed was yours, the identity crisis that follows infertility, and how she has come to love and embrace the life she now leads — on her own terms. Key Topics Covered: Living with endometriosis and its hidden long-term impact The emotional and physical toll of IVF and infertility Losing your identity when motherhood is taken away Mental health, suicide, and reaching out for help Redefining yourself and finding joy beyond the expected life path Whether you’re navigating infertility yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers honesty, hope, and a reminder that there is a life worth living — even when it doesn’t look the way you planned. Reach me on all the following Social Media: Web / Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / LinkedIn / Podcast Facebook
39:10Suzanne Edgley - Breaking the Silence — Baby Loss, Grief and Finding Strength
In this deeply moving episode, host Heather sits down with Suzanne Edgeley, a business and mindset coach, to discuss a profoundly personal topic: baby loss and grief. Suzanne opens up about losing her daughter Laura at 24 and a half weeks of pregnancy when she was just 18 years old. Through an honest and heartfelt conversation, she shares her journey from discovering her pregnancy as a young woman to navigating the devastating loss, and ultimately finding strength and resilience through her experience. She reflects on how losing Laura shaped her path, her subsequent pregnancies and children, and how NLP coaching transformed her healing process. This episode also addresses the wider taboo surrounding baby loss and grief, offering compassionate advice for those who have experienced loss and guidance for friends and family on how to provide meaningful support. Key Topics Covered: Young motherhood and unexpected pregnancy The impact of baby loss and coping mechanisms The importance of breaking the silence around grief Finding strength and resilience through trauma How to support loved ones during loss Whether you’ve experienced baby loss yourself or want to better understand how to support someone going through it, this episode offers hope, wisdom, and the reminder that healing is possible. Connect with Suzanne: Facebook: Suzanne Edgeley Website: suzanneedgley.com Reach me on all the following Social Media: Web / Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / LinkedIn / Podcast Facebook
18:09Welcome to my new Podcast
In this first episode of The Truth After Baby Loss, I’m sharing my personal story of experiencing seven miscarriages and the emotional impact of baby loss. This is an honest and raw conversation about miscarriage, grief, and the reality of life after pregnancy loss… including the parts that often go unspoken. I open up about how baby loss affected my identity, confidence, and mental health, and how these experiences stayed with me long after the physical loss. As a qualified Coach and Deep Structure NLP Practitioner , I also share how unprocessed grief, loss, and trauma can impact how we feel about ourselves and how we show up in the world. This podcast is here to create safe, open conversations around baby loss, child loss, infertility, IVF journeys, and the experience of not being able to have children… while also including perspectives from partners, men, and those supporting loved ones through loss. If you’ve experienced miscarriage, baby loss, fertility struggles, or are supporting someone who has… this space is for you. Reach me on all the following Social Media: Web / Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / LinkedIn / Podcast Facebook
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