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Dad Still Standing

Liam Preston and Matt Dearsley

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Two dads discussing baby loss, coping with life, and working their way through grief. Liam and Matt found there was no support for dads to help them process their grief, prepare for what was to come next, and help them to support their partners. So, they teamed up to create this podcast which provides the tools to help bereaved dads on their journey after losing a child. If you would like to contact us you can do so via our social media pages (@dadstillstanding) or email dadstillstandingpodc ...
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This is where we say the things we can't say anywhere else to anyone else. Join certified life coach and stillbirth mom Jennifer Senn as she shares stories and has conversations about what life is like after suffering the loss of your baby and of the future you dreamed of before you heard those awful four words. Grief lasts a lifetime but you don't have to struggle with guilt, fear, and the isolation that is so common for loss moms. Navigating Baby Loss will give you inspiration and hope fro ...
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Welcome to the Still Hopeful podcast! Navigating pregnancy after loss can be isolating and something I learned very early on in my rainbow pregnancy is that we all need PAL pal - a pregnancy after loss pal. I’ll be that for you, my name is Serena and my firstborn, my sweet Christopher Jonathan was stillborn at 38 weeks. I created this podcast as a come with me, let’s figure this out together kind of deal. We’re going to cry, we’re going to laugh, we’re going to honour our Angel babies and th ...
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disorientated & dizzy with the spins, on this slippery deck no exit off this pirate ship, lost my way & my balance I’m starting to slip, plot is starting to twist resolve is starting to give, woke up in confusion been in delusion ever since, riddle’s not solved at all what kind of game are we in, what’s going on what memo didn’t I get, how’d I get involved at all in all of this, & how’s it that this led to us ending up in the middle of all this? Out in the cold looking for something or someo ...
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Loved and Not Forgotten is a Christian podcast that will bring hope and encouragement for women who’ve been there. Listen in each week as woman share their stories about miscarriage, infertility, stillborn, complications during pregnancy, and how God worked through that difficult time. In addition to those topics, you will also hear inspiring stories of the blessings of adoption, and the miracle of rainbow babies. Listeners will also hear ways as to how to encourage other woman walking this ...
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Bereaved Motherhood and all it Entails. Hi my name is Mackenzie and my firstborn son, Maverick John, was stillborn October 5th, 2019 at 39 weeks 2 days. I am passionate about our babies gone too soon regardless if SIDS, Stillbirth, or something else took them. This is a podcast walking through the journey of bereaved motherhood. It is designed to be a support to you wonderful mommas and provide a safe community where the hard often taboo topics are discussed. We also seek to raise awareness ...
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Today, we’re joined by an incredible guest, Elizabeth, who has experienced unimaginable heartbreak—11 losses. Through her strength and resilience, Elizabeth is here to share her journey, offering hope and comfort to others who may be …
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Paris and Winter talk about the beautiful life of Drexton, who died to 6 months old due to an undiagnosed atrial septal defect (ASD). Paris tells of the relative ease of the pregnancy, and having to have an emergency cesarean and finally bringing home her little bundle of joy. Paris tells Winter about finding a nanny when she went back to work and …
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Send Jen a Text Message Sarah Cox shares her story of love, loss, and resilience. From facing infertility and navigating the unexpected challenges of pregnancy to the heartbreaking loss of her daughter Jasmine at 32 weeks, Sarah shares her journey with raw honesty. We discuss how she coped with grief, the regrets and challenges that came after, and…
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Today is Election Day in the USA, and I want to share a poll I did on if people want Donald Trump or Kamala Harris as president. Also, Benjamin Netanyahu just fired the Israeli defense minister, oh and Iran might launch 400 missiles at Israel tonight. Crazy times, so hug someone you love, and appreciate your moments while you have them. Oh, and get…
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Elizabeth and Winter talk about what has help after the loss of Lael, who was stillborn due to a subchorionic hemorrhage at 19 weeks. Elizabeth talks about finding out about using a saline solution to preserve Lael and how that helped her and her family admire their son and brother a little longer. Elizabeth talks about how her faith has helped her…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode of the *Navigating Baby Loss* podcast, Jen explores the unexpected waves of grief that can take us by surprise, even long after we think we’re "healed." Through personal stories and compassionate insights, Jen shares why these moments happen and offers practical strategies to help you navigate them with kindn…
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We're back and welcome to Season 4 of Dad Still Standing! We’re kicking off this season with an in-depth and personal look at self-awareness and self-perception in the aftermath of baby loss. In this episode, we (Matt and Liam) dive into how grief shapes the way we see ourselves versus how others perceive us. Have you ever felt that you’re projecti…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, we explore how to rebuild relationships after the devastating loss of a baby to stillbirth. Whether it's your relationship with your partner, friends, or family, grief can deeply impact these connections. Jen shares her personal story of how seeing someone turn away from her at the grocery store after her lo…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode of the Navigating Baby Loss podcast, we dive into one of the hardest parts of grief: living with unanswered questions. After stillbirth, many parents are left asking, "Why did this happen?" These questions can feel overwhelming, especially when there aren't any clear answers. Join me, Jennifer Senn, as I shar…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Melissa’s daughter, Patricia, was born 16 years ago. Tragically, due to a cord accident, Patricia did not survive. Though it’s been 16 years, Melissa continues to not only remember, but celebrate her daughter’s life. In this episode, …
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Send Jen a Text Message In this heartfelt episode of *Navigating Baby Loss*, host Jennnifer Senn opens up about her personal experience with guilt following the stillbirth of her twin daughters. She shares the story of how she blamed herself for their loss, wondering if her initial shock and fear at learning she was expecting twins contributed to t…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Being a young mom of two is both beautiful and challenging. But when you become pregnant and experience constant morning sickness throughout the entire pregnancy––that adds another level of difficulty. In this episode, our guest, Meli…
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Send Jen a Text Message This podcast episode addresses a common concern among bereaved parents: the fear of forgetting their baby as they heal from grief. Drawing from 25 years of personal experience with baby loss, the host explores topics such as survivor's guilt, the impact of clinging to grief, and the misconception that constant sorrow equates…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, we speak with Aspen, a clinical social worker who shares her personal and professional insights on pregnancy after infant loss. Aspen discusses her journey from losing her first child, Otis, to pregnancy with her rainbow baby, Lenara, offering both emotional support and practical advice for those on a simila…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Nothing can prepare you for navigating life after the stillbirth of your child. My guest, Veronika, shares her experience of grieving her son, Benjamin, whose cause of death is unknown. She opens up about the comfort she found in comm…
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Hi Mamas! I cannot believe this will be my last episode before getting induced with my sweet Baby Girl! I am beyond grateful that you have been here with me throughout my pregnancy journey and that we have been able to navigate our pregnancies together. My goal is to continue making episodes for the podcast of course. I'll talk about parenting afte…
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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care. Hours after hearing her son’s strong heartbeat at a final checkup, Veronika received the devastating news that her sweet Benjamin had passed away. Looking back on her challenging pregnancy, Veronika shares the heartbreak of losing Ben…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, we sit down with author Eileen Rosete to discuss her personal journey through pregnancy loss and her upcoming book, "To Tend and to Hold: Honoring Our Bodies, Our Needs, and Our Grief Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss." Eileen shares her experiences, discusses the gaps in pregnancy loss care, and introduces …
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There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about fetal movement in the third trimester. Current research shows that babies DO NOT run out of room and that they should continue making movements right through labour. Kimberly from Count The Kicks joins us today to talk about the importance of knowing baby's pattern, how to count kicks, and how this …
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We are so honored to be able to interview Dr. Robert M. Silver, MD and Sarah Lopez MHA, MPH, CPH from the University of Utah Hospital and the Stillbirth Research Program at the School Of Medicine. They were able to talk about the research they are doing in stillbirth detection and prevention. The work they are doing nationally with setting up clini…
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"Trippin' Bigly," the show that has taken you on a rollercoaster of emotions, wild moments, and mind-bending reflections, returns on the final Friday The 13th before the next presidential election and the end of 2024 for what might just be its final episode—and what an episode it is. In this heart-wrenching finale, our host opens up about a breakup…
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Send Jen a Text Message I am answering a question from a listener- “Can I reuse my baby’s name? I’ll explore the sensitive topic of reusing a lost child's name for a rainbow baby. We discuss the pros and cons of this deeply personal decision, offer alternatives, and provide guidance for parents navigating this challenging aspect of pregnancy after …
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Angie reached out to me when we were both in our first trimester being pregnant after loss. We learned we both lost our sweet boys, Maximiliano and Christopher within a week of each other in December of 2022. Fast forward a year and a half later, we're both expecting baby girls weeks apart from each other in September 2024. We both say it's no coin…
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Scott talks with Lee about finding help from the local pastor -- even though they were not from the area -- and the outpouring of grace from the community while they were staying in Florida. Scott talks about not having to compare the "severity" of grief, but to understand that everyone has their own problems and things weighing them down. DONATE $…
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Yoga facilitator and mama, Manpreet comes onto the podcast today to share her story of motherhood and self-empowerment. About seven years ago, Manpreet had her first child, a beautiful boy and she learned how to navigate motherhood on her own as a single mother. It took an incredible amount of strength and resilience to step into her power and thro…
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Scott talks with Lee about the birth of his little son Benjamin, who was stillborn at 40 weeks. Scott talks about how he and his wife, Veronika, met and started their family. Scott talks about finding out that Benjamin had only one umbilical artery and the fear that he had with that diagnosis. Scott talks about going into the hospital to check on h…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Jennifer talks with Katie Ressler about handling grief within relationships, informed by Katie's personal experiences with loss and her professional practice in couple therapy. Katie has connected how grief is often the root of couples' issues and stresses the importance of open communication. Katie shares h…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Jennifer Senn, a coach for stillbirth moms and a stillbirth mom herself, shares her journey and mission to help others find life after loss. Jennifer discusses the complexities of addressing the common yet challenging question, 'How many children do you have?' She offers insights and strategies on how to han…
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A baby shower after experiencing a full-term stillbirth is different from a regular shower. I’ve “done this” before and I’ve lost everything. It would make perfect sense for me to have chosen not to celebrate anything until Baby Girl arrives safely and many of my mom friends who have walked this path with me do choose that and I completely understa…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lucy Froese, a fertility coach who turned her decade-long struggle with infertility into a mission to help others. Lucy shares her raw, emotional journey from unexplained infertility to IVF success, the joy of natural conception followed by the devastation of miscarriage, and finall…
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Julie radiates light and love when she talks about both of her boys: Evan in Heaven and her Rainbow, Sean. Her sweet Evan passed at 8 days old after being born at approximately 30-32 weeks. She talks about how she continues to include Evan in family events and outings because he will always be a member of their family. Three months after his passin…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a psychologist specializing in maternal mental health and the founder of Phoenix Health. Dr. Guarnotta shares her personal journey into women's health and discusses the critical gaps in care for those facing infertility, pregnancy loss, and postpartum challenges…
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Sharon McGregor is a psychic medium spiritual teacher who is passionate about connecting us with our loved ones in spirit. Seeing her two months after my baby boy was stillborn, changed the trajectory of my healing and continues to validate the signs I receive from my sweet son in heaven. When Pregnant after loss, I continue to look for signs that …
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Boat Party DJ Psy-Op Name brand brain scan, Boat party DJ in thee bay, Bored as ever but still feeling grand, Lame AF but at the same time having a great day, Over it all it all feels cliche, All trends feel out dated and passé, Signals got crossed forgot what I was trying to say, But i love you plus we’re all going to die anyways, So I guess it’s …
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Winter and Lee give a little update about Brannan's 6th birthday, and how we are doing. Lee reads an essay he wrote about the forces that turn dangerous broken glass into something beautiful. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting cos…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Sharna shares her journey of integrating human design into her parenting and homeschooling methods, especially after experiencing pregnancy loss. She discusses her new website, Parenting by Design and Homeschool by Design, and how they support parents in understanding their children's unique energies. Sharna…
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**Please pardon my poor microphone quality for today's recording! Amy sounds great, but I didn't plug in my mic correctly (pregnancy brain)!** In today's episode, Amy gives hope to the mamas listening in who are pregnant after loss. I feel so lucky to have her on the podcast as she's a mom who gets it. She knows how hard PAL is and reminds us how b…
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Jennifer and Winter talk about what it's been like since the death of Nicholas over a decade ago. Jennifer talks about the sweet help she received from her family and especially the family dog. Jennifer talks about the little things that have helped her remember her son and to build a legacy for him. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to s…
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Send Jen a Text Message Micah's Legacy: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Healing In this heartfelt episode, we meet Brianna Crane, the mother of Micah, who shares her deeply personal story of love, loss, and healing. Brianna recounts the joy of planning for Micah's arrival, the emotional challenges of discovering complications during her pregnancy, and…
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Hi mamas! Today's episode was a hard one to record...I talk about the importance of going in to get checked at the hospital during our PAL journeys. Going in to get monitored is hard: it's triggering, and it involves a lot of layers. BUT, it's how we can parent our baby right now. We monitor their movements (I use the Count the Kicks app) and we pr…
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Jennifer and Winter talk about the birth of little baby Nicholas, who was stillborn at 33 weeks. Jennifer talks about moving to Florida and then finding out that she was pregnant. She had to find all new care for her and her baby. Jennifer talks about choosing a name, Nicholas, because she found out she was was pregnant in December. Jennifer talks …
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What an honour it was talking to Katherine from the At a Total Loss Podcast! We talk all things Pregnancy After Loss and even an hour and 15 minutes in, and we JUST scratched the surface. We talk about her beautiful son, Brody who died and was stillborn at full term. We then discuss trying to conceive after loss and the many layers that brings with…
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Stacy and Winter talk about the support that helped Stacy after the stillbirth of her son Carson. Stacy talks about her wonderful family and friends that reached out and helped in providing food and other services. Stacy talks about the great support group that she has been able to be involved with and the hope she gets from them to continue on. DO…
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Send Jen a Text Message In this episode, Christine Davies, a hospital chaplain and spiritual director, shares her profound experiences and approaches to supporting parents who face the heartbreaking ordeal of saying hello and goodbye to their babies on the same day. Christine discusses the importance of rituals and the role of spirituality in copin…
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Stacy talks with Winter about her sweet little Carson, who was stillborn at 34 weeks due to unknown reasons. Stacy talks about getting 4D and 3D ultrasounds and seeing his smiley face and happy demeanor. Stacy talks about being pregnant with Carson, and what lead to going into the hospital to check on baby Carson. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/ho…
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What an honour to have Irma Prosser on the podcast! She is a mom to two living children and three gone too soon. She is also the author of the children's book, "I Miss the Baby". This beautiful book helps children understand that they are not alone in their grief as they navigate the loss of a baby in their family. We talk about Irma's motherhood, …
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Claire talks with Winter about that she has been experiencing since the death of her daughter Paulie, due to shoulder dystocia during birth. Claire talks about the wonderful friends that set up a meal train that helped her family not have to worry about making food. Claire talks about going back to work to easy herself back into "normality" and to …
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Send Jen a Text Message In this heartfelt episode, Ashley shares her deeply personal story of loss, grief, and healing after losing her daughter, Willow, at nearly 37 weeks. She talks about the emotional rollercoaster of her pregnancy, the trauma of discovering Willow's heartbeat was gone, and the subsequent emergency C-section. Ashley discusses th…
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In this episode, we hear from Samantha who is an amazing mom and her story will inspire everyone who listens in. Despite everything she has gone through and continues to go through, she finds a way to shine her light and honour and celebrate all four of her children. Samantha has a young son, a toddler daughter who is kicking cancer’s butt, her thi…
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Winter speaks with Claire about her sweet little daughter Paulie, who was born at 41 weeks but passed in the birthing process. Claire talks about the joy of her pregnancy and the happiness that came from expecting a new member to their family. She talks about going to the birthing center and enjoying the process until Paulie was stuck in the birthi…
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