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

It's Black History Month!  We are highlight 6 books and 6 authors of books around Faith, Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Infant and Pregnancy Loss, and Hope to continue on this grief journey. In today's episode we have Danielle and Chris Jones.  They share their Infant Loss Story of son Chris Jr, Chris Sr.'s Journey with Multiple Sclerosis, Danielle's breast health challenges, and how it was documented i...

Happy Black History Month!  After a quick Amazon search, I realized there aren't many black authors of books in this Grief and Pregnancy Loss Community.  For the next 6 weeks on the podcast we are featuring 6 Books from Black Authors around Faith, Miscarriage, Stillbirth, Infant and Pregnancy Loss, and Hope to continue on this grief journey. In today's episode we have Keanna Barnes who shares her...

In today's episode we have Morgan Goodwin who shares her incompetent cervix loss story and new blog Incompetent but Hopeful.  Morgan Goodwin is married to Marquise Goodwin, wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers. Morgan was born and raised in Atlanta, GA before going to college at the University of Texas, at Austin. She has a bachelors in Public Relations and a Masters in Strategic communicatio...

In today's episode we have Aniesa Knapp who shares her 20 week pregnancy loss story of daughter Ava and her personal blog My Hope Floats.  Aniesa is the mom to Angel Ava who was born into heaven at 20 weeks and has been married to her husband Don for 3 years.  They live in Hartford County, Maryland with their fur baby Piper.  Aniesa is a nurse and works as a home care nurse liaison.   She created...

In today's episode we have Cassidy M. Dear who share's her stillbirth story of daughter Courtney and the Born into Heaven Foundation. Cassidy has become an extreme advocate for stillbirth awareness ever since her own personal loss of her daughter Courtney in 2014.   Cassidy strives to dedicate her time by uplifting parents in the community who have also been affected by stillbirth. In 2015 she fou...

Do we need to have grief resolutions or grief goals for this year?  In today's episode we have Pachuska Vil-Audain also known as Pat who shares her infertility experience and journey to starting a grief coaching business called Top Counseling.  We discuss having and setting grief goals and resolutions.  How can we make this New Year one filled with personal growth and inner peace from grief due to...

Happy New Year 2018!  Welcome Episode 26 of the Erica M. McAfee Podcast.  Today's podcast is brought to you by The Honey Pot company.  Did you know that there was a black owned, plant based feminine care company?  The Honey Pot companies goal is to educate, support and provide women around the world with the tools and resources that promote feminine health and wellness.  To learn more about the Ho...

Today's Podcast is brought to you by my friends at Audible.  Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audiletrial.com/erica . Can marriage survive the loss of a child?  Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child.  For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how the...

Today's Podcast is brought to you by my friends at Audible.  Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audiletrial.com/erica . Can marriage survive the loss of a child?  Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child.  For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how the...

Today's Podcast is brought to you by my friends at Audible.  Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audiletrial.com/erica . Can marriage survive the loss of a child?  Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child.  For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how the...

Today's Podcast is brought to you by my friends at Audible.  Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audiletrial.com/erica . Can marriage survive the loss of a child?  Losing a child is the hardest thing a couple can go through. In fact 80 percent of marriages end in divorce after the loss of a child.  For the month of December we are sharing the stories of 4 couples and how the...

In today's episode Kori Williams shares her multiple loss story and surprise rainbow baby.  Kori is a PR and communications professional.  She founded K-Will Communications, LLC (KWC) in 2015, the company uses comprehensive PR and communications solutions to help entrepreneurs motivate, educate and inspire others through public speaking. Shortly after rolling out her company, Kori experienced a mi...

In today's episode Tamira Dunn shares her 2nd trimester loss story due to an incompetent cervix of son Elijah and her inspiration for Elijah's Hope Foundation Incorporated.  The foundation sponsors an annual walk for pregnancy and infant loss in Baltimore and donates a portion of the proceeds to their scholarship fund which supports doctoral students who are majoring in women and reproductive heal...

In today's episode Tanika Dillard shares her recurrent pregnancy loss story including 2nd trimester miscarriages and a stillbirth.  Tanika Dillard is a natural leader, motivational speaker, and trusted counselor to her peers.  She is a credentialed certified birth and bereavement doula, where she offers compassionate physical, emotional, and spiritual support to expectant families in any trimester...

In this episode Dr. Tiffanie Williams shares her loss story of son Liam, who was born still due to an incompetent cervix.  Dr. Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social worker and has provided mental health services for over 8 years.  She is defined by her strength, resilience, tenacity, quick wit, ability to make others laugh, and loyalty to family and close friends. The Liam Lives Foundation, Inc.,...

This episode is brought to you by The Honey Pot Company.  Did you know that there was a black owned, plant based feminine care company?  The Honey Pot companies goal is to educate, support and provide women around the world with the tools and resources that promote feminine health and wellness.  I was first introduced to the Honey Pot company through a CurlBox body and received their 3 in 1 Sensit...

Dr. Shaughanassee Williams, DNP, CNM is an emerging trailblazer looking to establish positive change in her community and around the globe. She is a Certified Nurse Midwife holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Frontier Nursing University, a Masters and Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Old Dominion University and a Nurse Midwifery endorsement from Shenandoah University. She has extensive l...

In today's episode Dareshia Ervin also known as Dee shares her miscarriage story and Infertility journey.  Dee has experienced five miscarriages, two being life threatening and the last one leaving her completely infertile. After her fourth miscarriage, she could no longer keep quiet about her pain, and decided it was time to share her story with the world. It was then; she founded a personal blog...

In today's episode Shawn Ware-Avant a mental health advocate shares her knowledge with us on Post Partum depression and Safe Sleep to help prevent Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome.  Shawn has provided mental health and advocacy services for parents, children, and adolescents for nearly two decades. Shawn's passion for treating attachment disruptions and parenting challenges guides her work...

In today's episode Jameelah shares her Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Story of daughter Ryen who passed away at 4 months old and how she founded Ryen's Divine Angels organization.  Jameelah and her husband Luther found Ryen unresponsive and not breathing during a huge snow storm in Atlanta in January 2014.  Jameelah fell into a deep depression with anxiety and even suicide attempts.  With God's gr...

In today's episode Dr. Oluwatoyin Bode-Abass shares her Infertility Journey and Loss Story, and how she turned her pain into a book and foundation called Range based in Lagos, Nigeria.  Dr. Oluwatoyin is an integrative health, wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle consultant.  She studied Medicine and Surgery at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, where she finished top ten in her graduatin...

In today's episode Aditi Loveridge, shares her Pregnancy Loss Story and how healing tools helped her rediscover trust and inner power, so she could engage in life again.  After losing her first two pregnancies, she was stricken with shame, guilt, fear, and anxiety.  The intensity of her emotions took her by surprise and it was not until her Rainbow baby turned one, that her anxiety begin to dissip...

In today's episode Kierra Taplin shares her Infant Loss story and how she began the Healing Footprints Foundation.  After Kierra and her husband experienced the devastating death of their one week old son, Colby, she wanted to help others loss families by sharing the highs and lows of healing after infant loss.  Healing Footprints is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established to support familie...

In today's episode Cathleen Richardson shares her Stillbirth story and how she is honoring other Stillbirth moms through her blog stillmom.net .   She is hosting a Charity Vegas Themed event in her daughter McKensie's honor named Kenzie Royale.  Kensie Royal is being held on September 23 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and is a night of Vegas Fun. The proceeds of the event honoring Stillbirth mom...

In today's episode Fathia Savory shares her miscarriage story and what inspired her begin a Go Fund Me Campaign to raise awareness and funds to help other Loss Moms during October which is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and beyond.  Fathia is a fashion stylist, wardrobe, and image consultant, a business that she started in December 2013.  Her goal is to provide each client with personal...