What I Wish I Knew beyond Pregnancy Loss

By Sharna Southan

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What I wish I knew beyond Pregnancy Loss: The Intersection of Fertility, Trauma & Purpose This podcast is a space for deep, honest conversations about fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, and the unseen layers of healing. Here, we explore the intersection of trauma, the nervous system, and emotional recovery—because healing is not just about moving forward; it’s about understanding how loss changes us and how we can reclaim our power. Whether you’re navigating life after loss, facing reproductive challenges, or seeking purpose in your own healing journey, this is where we go beyond the surface. Through expert insights, personal stories, and trauma-informed support, you’ll gain the tools to heal, grow, and step into a future that honours your past while embracing what’s next. Your story matters. Your healing matters. And there is more waiting for you beyond loss

Episode Date
EP144: The Mental Health care gap after pregnancy loss - with Host Sharna
Aug 23, 2026
EP143: The root cause no one looks for: Miscarriage, MTHFR & reclaiming your body after loss with Guest Molly Sellers
Aug 16, 2026
EP142: When the system sends you home and calls It care — with Guest Atara Parkinson
Aug 09, 2026
EP141: Stillbirth, silence, and the grief you're never told you can feel — with Jennifer Senn
Jul 26, 2026
EP140: Six Losses, one foundation: Guest Catherine MacLennan on building the support she never dad
Jul 19, 2026
EP139: The silo effect: Why your doctors aren't seeing the whole picture - Guest Dr Marc Sklar
Jul 06, 2026
EP138: When your body fears what your heart wants: Tokophobia, Reproductive Anxiety Disorder — with Alexia Leachman
Jun 28, 2026
EP137: The grief nobody talks about: Abortion, trauma, and the emotions you're allowed to feel- Guest Shalina
Jun 14, 2026
EP136: The Missing Piece Day 1: The Gap in Pregnancy Loss Care - with Sharna Southan
Jun 07, 2026
EP135: The hidden losses inside an infertility journey — with Natasha D'Arcangelo
May 31, 2026
EP134: Fertility awareness, Cycle literacy & reclaiming trust with Guest Emma Goff
May 25, 2026
EP133: I wanted to unzip my flesh and float away. TFMR with Guest Kate Carson on somatic healing after loss
May 10, 2026
E132: Four losses and Two moments that could have killed her — Guest Jayme Serbell
May 03, 2026
EP131: She worked as a nurse. She still had no one to call. Guest Laura Weppler
Apr 26, 2026
EP130: The grief no one names with Guest Jules Dwyer
Apr 16, 2026
EP129: Navigating the grief of being childless not by choice with Guest Judi Johnson
Apr 05, 2026
EP128: Why caring isn't enough: The standard reproductive loss care actually requires - With Sharna Southan
Apr 01, 2026
EP127: What the research says about pregnancy loss & what It still can't capture with guest Dr Amanda Garnica
Mar 15, 2026
E126: Why I built Loss to Legacy & whether it's for you with Sharna Southan
Mar 08, 2026
E125: Wired for worry: How pre-verbal trauma, anxious attachment & pregnancy loss are all connected with Guest Valerie Rubin
Mar 01, 2026
E124: Hartley's legacy, ritual as medicine, and the Grief that unlocks joy with Amana Mayfield-Faulkner
Feb 22, 2026
E123: A 5-Year healing journey. Endometriosis, failed IVF & miscarriage to a healthy pregnancy with Alyssa Chavez
Feb 08, 2026
E122: Finding your voice in the wait: Being unapologetically weird through infertility with Renea Linsom
Jan 25, 2026
E121: From elevator escape to digital vulnerability: Navigating workplace boundaries and social media after loss with Shruti Trivedi
Jan 23, 2026
E120: You're not too late: How to turn your pregnancy loss story into a movement with Sharna
Jan 11, 2026
E119: From IVF Loss to Fostering 90+ Children: One Mother's Journey of Love Beyond Biology
Jan 04, 2026
E118: When Pregnancy becomes a Medical Emergency with Guest Dimi Sfetsas
Dec 28, 2025
Ep 117: PART TWO When children see the unseen & Parenting after Loss with Guest Shruti Trivedi
Dec 21, 2025
Ep 116: PART ONE The Weight of Silence with Guest Shruti Trivedi
Dec 15, 2025
Ep 115: I couldn't find the support —So I created It. Here's how you can too. With Host Sharna Southan
Dec 07, 2025
Ep 114: Journey to Solo Motherhood Through IVF with Lauren Gervasoni
Nov 30, 2025
Ep 113: PART TWO - Staying pregnant & root cause solutions with Guest Kirsten Karchmer
Nov 23, 2025
Ep 112: (PART 1) The hidden signs your body gives about fertility with Kirsten Karchmer
Nov 16, 2025
Ep 111: PART TWO - Your body remembers: rebuilding trust after loss with guest Ashton Koehlmoos
Nov 09, 2025
Ep 110: PART ONE - The hidden cost of pushing through: Infertility, Loss, and the fitness industry gap - with guest Ashton
Nov 02, 2025
Ep 109: From Calling to Career: building a sustainable pregnancy loss practice
Oct 26, 2025
Ep 108: 11 Years of Silence: Why "Time Heals" is a lie with guest Shruti Trivedi
Oct 19, 2025
Ep 107: Beyond October: Why bereaved parents need year-round support - with Sharna
Oct 12, 2025
Ep 106: Guest Bina's Journey through ectopic pregnancy, neonatal death, and the path to healing
Oct 06, 2025
Ep 105: (PART 2) How Holly turned her "Impossible Dream" into Logi Bear Books
Sep 28, 2025
Ep 104: (PART 1) 11 Days with Logan: How Holly used writing to process unthinkable loss
Sep 21, 2025
Ep 103 - Meet my why: A Conversation with my daughter Poppy
Sep 14, 2025
Ep 102 - A Father's Journey Through Grief and Faith with Todd Whitehurst
Sep 07, 2025
Ep 101: Why Pregnancy loss or grief coaches charge less (and how sacred economics changes everything) - With Sharna
Aug 31, 2025
Ep 100 - How trauma lives in your cells and transforms your fertility journey with Nicole Lange
Aug 24, 2025
Ep 99: The Missing Piece Revealed - about reproductive loss & trauma with Sharna
Aug 17, 2025
Ep 98: From Three Angel Babies to Advocacy with Chrystine Bink
Aug 10, 2025
Ep 97: The Science behind why traditional grief models fail Pregnancy loss clients
Aug 03, 2025
Ep 96: From three ectopic pregnancies to Miracle Motherhood with Laetitia
Jul 27, 2025
Ep 95: From searching "Pregnancy Loss Help" to becoming a Certified Practitioner
Jul 14, 2025
Ep 94: The beautiful rebellion of feeling everything: Triggers are love letters with Sharna
Jul 13, 2025
Ep 93: The 10-Year Pause: Frozen Embryos, Shattered Hearts, and Rebuilding Identity with Kelly Rogers
Jun 29, 2025
Ep 92: The missing piece in your business plan? Your Cycle with Amanda Trieger
Jun 22, 2025
Ep 91: Illuminating the Unknown Need after loss with Catherine Isaac
Jun 15, 2025
Ep 90: Writing a book to transform pregnancy loss support with Sharna
Jun 08, 2025
Ep 89: Journaling & the power of being seen with Shannon Roane
Jun 01, 2025
Ep 88: What if you didn’t have to rush? Finding fertility through stillness with Ashley Holmes
May 18, 2025
Ep 87: Beyond the Business: Thriving in a sensitive niche without burning out
May 11, 2025
Ep 86: Secondary Infertility, Loss & the Healing Power of Storytelling with Jodie Fitzsimons
May 04, 2025
Ep 85: You’re Allowed to Say No: Advocating, Grieving & Giving Yourself Permission w. Lindsey Paulson (PART TWO)
Apr 20, 2025
Ep 84: This isn’t all of me: Unmasking Loss, Trauma & the Fight to Be Heard with Lindsey Paulson (PART ONE)
Apr 13, 2025
Ep 83: From Loss to Legacy: Turning your story into Trauma-Informed support work
Apr 06, 2025
Ep 82: When the Bleeding Doesn’t Stop: Bobbi’s Story of Subchorionic Hematoma and Pregnancy Loss
Mar 30, 2025
Ep 81: Sarah Willoughby on Infertility, Loss, and Living a Life of Purpose
Mar 24, 2025
Ep 80: Creative Healing Through Pregnancy Loss with Art Therapist Hayley Wilds
Mar 16, 2025
Ep 79: The Missing Link - How Trauma, Fertility & Pregnancy Loss Are Connected
Mar 09, 2025
Ep 78: Beyond the Silence: Navigating Pregnancy Loss, Grief, and Healing with Sian Douglas
Mar 02, 2025
Ep 77: The Transformation & elevation waiting for you
Feb 23, 2025
Ep 76: Beyond the Heartbreak: Abby Gray on Love, Loss, and the Miracles We Never Expect
Feb 16, 2025
Ep 75: Aspiring or current professional in a sensitive niche - this EP is for you!
Feb 09, 2025
Ep 74: Creating a legacy of impact WITHOUT sacrificing your lifestyle
Jan 19, 2025
Ep 73: Navigating Endometriosis and Infertility: Ilina Gorgievski on strength through vulnerability and communication
Jan 12, 2025
Ep 72. BONUS EP: Navigating Christmas
Dec 22, 2024
Ep 71: A Candid Journey Through Pregnancy Loss and Recovery with April Bilodeau
Dec 22, 2024
Ep 70: Pregnancy Loss, Healing, and Finding Your Rainbow with Sarah Cox
Dec 01, 2024
Ep 69: Honouring Ryleigh: Navigating Life After Loss & Creating Community Support with Tanya
Nov 17, 2024
Ep 68 - Understanding Trauma’s Impact on Fertility and Postnatal Healing: Day 2 of Our 3-Day Immersion
Nov 10, 2024
Ep 67: Navigating Grief and Finding Light After Pregnancy Loss with Jelissa
Nov 04, 2024
Ep 66: The Emotional Journey of Pregnancy Loss and Healing Support with Lesleah Doherty
Oct 20, 2024
Ep 65: Healing After Pregnancy Loss: A Journey from Trauma to Empowerment with Fleur Lonsdale
Oct 13, 2024
Ep 64: Finding Light in Loss: A Journey Through Grief, Hope, and Legacy with Aurthor Rory H. Mather
Oct 06, 2024
Ep 63: Owning Your Grief and Healing After Loss with Beka
Sep 30, 2024
Ep. 62: Understanding Pregnancy Loss & Trauma-Informed Care: A Transformative Approach
Sep 24, 2024
Ep 61: Blue and Pink Balloons: with Shani - A Journey of Healing, Hope, and Helping Others
Sep 15, 2024
Ep 60: Navigating Birth Trauma and Pregnancy Loss with Lisa Moore
Sep 08, 2024
Ep 59: Navigating Pregnancy After Loss: Balancing Hope, Fear, and Self-Compassion with Jennifer Robertson
Sep 01, 2024
Ep 58: Redefining Life After Infertility with Lana Manikowski
Aug 25, 2024
Ep 57: Unapologetic Grief: Honouring Stillborn Love and Advocacy with Domenique Rice
Aug 20, 2024
Ep 56: Carrying Grief with Love: Katherine Cribbs on Navigating Life After Stillbirth
Aug 11, 2024
Ep 55: Healing Through Words; Guest Melissa Desveaux on Writing, Grief, and Finding Support
Aug 04, 2024
Ep 54: Loss Mums experience Postpartum too! Postnatal Intensive day 2
Jul 28, 2024
Ep 53. Navigating Pregnancy Loss & Finding Hope with Emily Baines
Jul 21, 2024
Ep 52. Embracing Holistic Healing: Louise Siwicki's Journey from Infertility to Empowerment
Jul 19, 2024
Ep 51. Day One: Mastering Emotional Literacy – The Foundation of Healing
Jul 17, 2024
Ep 50. Honouring Liam's Legacy: A Father's Journey Through Grief and Healing
Jun 24, 2024
Ep 49 PART TWO with Tara Accardo: Navigating Grief and Transformation
Jun 09, 2024
Ep. 48 - PART ONE - Grief into Purpose: Tara Accardo's Journey from Loss to Healing
May 27, 2024
Ep 47: Rachel Schaben's Journey Through Pregnancy Loss
May 12, 2024
Ep 46. Embracing Life Beyond Infertility With Charlie Dice
Apr 21, 2024
Ep 45. Navigating the Journey Through Pregnancy Loss and IVF with Erika
Apr 07, 2024
Ep 44: PART 2: From Loss to Leadership: Kate Carson's Healing Journey
Mar 24, 2024
Ep 43: Navigating Love, Loss, and Reconnection with Kate Carson
Mar 10, 2024
42. Part 2: Navigating Common Myths of TFMR with Sabrina Fletcher
Feb 25, 2024
41. Part 1: Navigating Common Myths of TFMR with Sabrina Fletcher
Feb 18, 2024
40. Unleashing the Healing Power Within: Womb Healing and Energy Balancing with Helen Baker
Feb 11, 2024
39. Creating Compassionate Rituals for Pregnancy Loss with death doula, Leah Noel
Feb 04, 2024
38. Finding Hope and Healing: A Conversation with Claire Khalifa About Parenting After Loss
Jan 28, 2024
37. Honouring Your Baby on Your Birthday
Jan 21, 2024
36. Navigating the Emotional and Mental Toll of Recurrent Miscarriages: Insights and Tools for Healing with Lisa McCarty
Jan 14, 2024
35. "I'll just ignore it"
Jan 07, 2024
34. Part 2: Healing Trauma - Unleashing the Power of the Nervous System with Sarah Rollins
Dec 31, 2023
33. Part 1: Healing Trauma - Unleashing the Power of the Nervous System with Sarah Rollins
Dec 24, 2023
32. Tips for Navigating Christmas After Loss
Dec 17, 2023
31. How Can Somatic Movement Help Recalibrate Your Nervous System After Pregnancy Loss? With Jordana Toback
Dec 10, 2023
30. Precognitive & Pre-Developmental Trauma After Pregnancy Loss
Dec 03, 2023
29. Part 2: The Most Powerful Ways to Heal Birth Trauma for Mothers, Babies, and Fathers with Susan Ross
Nov 26, 2023
28. Part 1: The Most Powerful Ways to Heal Birth Trauma for Mothers, Babies, and Fathers with Susan Ross
Nov 19, 2023
27. Is Pregnancy Loss a Trauma That is Often Overlooked?
Nov 12, 2023
26. How Do Children Understand and Cope with Grief? with Jessica Correnti
Nov 05, 2023
25. I Was Triggered By the Word "Heartbeat"
Oct 29, 2023
24. Ectopic Pregnancy & the Signs to Look For, Missed Miscarriage, and Pregnancy After Loss: Dr. Shafiqah Nasir’s Story
Oct 22, 2023
23. How Our Bodies Remember Loss
Oct 15, 2023
22. Advocating for Rainbow Babies and Pregnancy After Loss with Grace Peterson
Oct 08, 2023
21. The Healing Power of Anger: Beneath the Iceberg
Oct 01, 2023
20. Understanding the Role of Methylation in Pregnancy and Loss with Cliff Wilde
Sep 24, 2023
19. How Your Gut & Brain Affect Your Healing
Sep 17, 2023
18. Emma Grenfell's Story of Pregnancy Loss, Trauma, and Postpartum Psychosis
Sep 10, 2023
17. Unpacking the Power of Hope After Loss with Rachel Lohman
Sep 03, 2023
16. Creating Support and Guidance After Baby Loss with Rochelle Olsen
Aug 27, 2023
15. Finding Beauty in Grief and Trauma: The Rose Bush Poem
Aug 20, 2023
14. Transforming Relationships Through Intimacy After Loss with Miranda Claire
Aug 13, 2023
13. When Your GP Says You Can Try Again
Aug 06, 2023
12. Part 2: Services For Your Angel Babies with Amy Sagar
Jul 30, 2023
11. Part 1: Services For Your Angel Babies with Amy Sagar
Jul 23, 2023
10. Triggers Are Everywhere After Pregnancy Loss
Jul 16, 2023
9. Honoring Our Angel Babies: Carmen Grover's Journey Through Pregnancy Loss & Her Tribute to Her Angel Babies
Jul 09, 2023
8. "I Was Pregnant But I Lost It"
Jul 02, 2023
7. Self-Love and Healing After Pregnancy Loss with Ele DePosson
Jun 25, 2023
6. A Miscarriage is More Than a Heavy Period
Jun 18, 2023
5. Supporting Women with Self-Care and Sound Healing with Michelle Lowe
Jun 11, 2023
4. Loss Affects Those Around You
Jun 04, 2023
3. Navigating Healing After Pregnancy Loss With the Use of Art with Lori Arbel
May 28, 2023
2. You Experienced Trauma
May 28, 2023
1. "1 in 4 Pregnancies End in Loss"
May 28, 2023
Welcome to the What I Wish I Knew After Pregnancy Loss Podcast!
May 15, 2023