The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss.

• Ep. 040 - The intentional search for joy after loss.

  After loss, joy can feel impossibly far away. But what if rediscovering joy isn't about moving on but about carrying love forward? In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Joy, a mother who has learned that the intentional search for joy can be one of the most powerful ways to honor her daughter's legacy. Hannah shares her journey through grief and the turning point when she realized she didn't want her daughter's life to be remembered only through sadness. With honesty and grace, she offers practical advice on how to begin picking up the pieces after loss, how time and perspective gently shift the heart, and how joy — even the smallest glimmers — can become a sacred act of remembrance. This conversation is a reminder that joy and grief can coexist and that finding joy again is not forgetting, but remembering with love. This Episode is sponsored by Mama Media. 

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• Ep. 039 - When motherhood remains a dream: Hailey and Isla's story

  On this episode of The Empty Arms Podcast, Hailey shares her heartbreaking and deeply honest journey of loss, longing, and love. After years of trying to have a baby and multiple rounds of IVF, Hailey finally became pregnant with her daughter, Isla. At 26 weeks, she tragically lost her. The grief was overwhelming, compounded by previous losses, and left her living in a world without children, a place filled with invisible motherhood and quiet longing. Through her pain, Hailey has created Isla's Embrace, a project dedicated to meeting other loss families where they are, helping them feel seen, supported, and less alone. Her story is raw, heart-wrenching, and full of love for families who haven't yet received their rainbow. Hailey's honesty is a vital reminder that not every mother gets her rainbow, and some carry this grief forever. But even in that sorrow, connection and meaning can grow. This episode is brought to you by Black Bear Cinemas. 

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• Ep. 038 - The healing power of four paws -- Stacey & Koda's story.

  In this episode, I sit down with Stacey — a woman who is no stranger to grief and has turned her own pain into purpose. Through her healing journey, Stacey discovered the incredible comfort and connection that therapy dogs can bring. She's since built a powerful therapy dog program through her local hospital, creating moments of joy, peace, and healing for patients, families, and staff alike. Together, Stacey and her loyal therapy dog partner, Koda, are spreading love and light in the most beautiful ways. We talk about how animals have a remarkable ability to connect with people on a soul-deep level, often offering support without a single word. Their story is one of resilience, hope, and the gentle power of four paws and a compassionate heart. This episode is sponosored by Harbor of Hope Counseling, owned and operated by Nathaniel W. Lutz, LCPC.

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• Ep. 037 - Ectopic Pregnancies: Inside our bodies, outside our control.

  In this deeply moving episode, I am joined by five brave women who share their stories of ectopic pregnancy loss -- a type of loss that is not only emotionally devastating, but physically life threatening. These women open up about the intense physical pain, the medical emergencies, the surgeries, and the heartbreaking aftermath that followed.  For some, it was their first loss. For others, it was one of many hurdles in a long fertility journey. Each voice adds power to a conversation that is all too often left in the dark. Together, we shine a light on what it means to grieve a pregnancy that never had a chance to grow, and the toll it takes to survive it.  Whether you've experienced this kind of loss yourself, or love someone who has walked this type of pregnancy loss, this episode offers understanding, solidarity, and truth.  A special thank you to Meagan, Laurie, Misha, Alicia & Katie.  This episode is sponsored by Pierce Photo & Studio. 

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• Ep. 036 - Before the World Knew: Stories of Early Pregnancy Loss

  In this powerful and deeply honest episode, I'm joined by five incredibly brave women who have all experienced early pregnancy loss. Together, we sit in the heaviness, the honesty, and the silence that so often surrounds early miscarriage — a type of loss that is common, yet still so misunderstood and rarely spoken about. Each woman brings her unique story — the moment everything changed, the physical toll their bodies endured, the emotional rollercoaster, and the isolation that often follows. We talk about the grief that shows up in unexpected ways, the anger, the guilt, and the question so many parents of early loss ask: "Was it enough to matter?" This episode is not easy. But it is necessary. If you've experienced early miscarriage, or love someone who has, this conversation is a reminder that you are not alone — and that your grief is valid, no matter how early your loss occurred. Listen with your heart open. Share with someone who needs it. A special thanks to Corinne, Kristy, Ashley, Sarah & Bethany. This episode is in loving memory of Cooper Anthony Black; deeply loved, forever missed.   

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