Uprooting Miscarriage

If you’re a person of faith or not, it’s likely that you questioned God after miscarriage. And why wouldn’t you? God is supposed to be good, and miscarriage is NOT good; that’s a really difficult tension to manage. So let’s talk about it.  Pastor Travis Finke of Embrace Church brings the honest (and probably unexpected truth) of what the Bible actually says about miscarriage. Through personal stor...

Miscarriage is not an individual experience. This profound loss has a way of rippling into every relationship—from your spouse to a friend at the gym. In this episode, therapist, coach, speaker and author Jason VanRuler walks us through how grief shows up differently in each person and how those differences can either strain or strengthen relationships. Whether you're grieving yourself, or sup...

If you are a parent with children and Earth and in Heaven, this conversation is a must-listen. Three moms who’ve all experienced miscarriage—Chelsey, Melissa & Jill—discuss how they’ve each approached the conversation of miscarriage with their living children. Each shares her personal journey, offering unique perspectives shaped by grief, family dynamics, and their children’s personalities.  T...

After experiencing a miscarriage, many women are left asking one overwhelming question regarding their reproductive health: “What do I do now?” In this episode, Certified Nurse Midwives Erin Vande Lune and Sarah Roe, co-founders of South Dakota's first free standing birth center, unpack not only the physical aspects of baby loss, but also the emotional and spiritual aspects. Using a whole-pers...

In this deeply honest and practical conversation, Chelsey sits down with Melissa Vande Kieft, an author, miscarriage advocate, and co-creator of Uprooting Miscarriage. Together, they discuss how to show up and offer support that makes a difference for miscarriage moms (and dads).  You’ll gain practical tips and learn action steps on how to approach miscarriage support through three primary avenues...

Introduction: What Is Uprooting Miscarriage And Who Is It For? Welcome to Uprooting Miscarriage, a resource series created with the hope of changing the conversation around miscarriage. Chelsey Schnell, Founder & Executive Director of Evermore Blooms, shares the heart behind the series and how it came to be.  Throughout this series, we will uproot the guilt, shame, and stigma surrounding misca...