Motherhood Off the Rails

Topics: infertility, adoption This was my first episode recorded in-person and despite all the technical difficulties we faced, it was such a fun episode to record! Rebekah has been an amazing woman to be friends with over the past 5 years. She has such refreshing spiritual insight that has helped me in my own motherhood journeys. I remember coming to her when we were struggling to get pregnant th...

Topics: stillbirth, pregnancy after/during loss, faith, grief It's very hard to believe that we have finally reached the end of season 1! Thank you to all those brave women that took the leap to tell their stories in this first season. I couldn't have done it without you. Mary's story had so much to cover that you'll be hearing the second part today. Make sure you go back and listen to part 1 firs...

Topics: stillbirth, pregnancy after/during loss, faith, grief This is the first part of our two-part season finale! (How are we here already?!) I only dreamed when I started this podcast that I'd meet complete strangers who would open up to share their story with me. Mary was the very first stranger-turned-friend to do just that. I had no idea when I started this podcast that I'd have episodes tha...

Topic: parental loss In today's episode you'll hear yet another story that expands the reach of loss and how different it looks across motherhood. The emotion is raw and unfiltered. My dear friend Annie may not have experienced the loss of a child, she has two beautiful little girls, but she lost a part of motherhood many of us take for granted: loosing your own mother in the process of be...

Topics: infant loss I can't fully explain how proud I was of Tricia for stepping up and sharing her story. She's separated from her loss by multiple decades and yet you'll be able to tell that it's still very painful to share. She hasn't let the taboo that some in her generation have placed on loss and how we talk about it from speaking up about her son and encouraging others t...

Topic: infertility, miscarriage I know that so many, many of you will be raising your hand and saying, "Me too! Me too!" throughout the entirety of this episode. Since we recorded this back in like July, it's like I'll be hearing this for the first time along with all of you! I'm excited! Rachel, is yet another dear friend from college that really believed in what I was doing and stepped up to the...

Topic: infertility, miscarriage, adoption I have known Meggan since college and have been an outside observer of her story for many years. It was wonderful to reconnect in this way and listen to her story firsthand. I know that many of you will relate and be encouraged by her story. It's a new category that we haven't heard from before - adoption. I'm so excited for ya'll to listen in! You can rea...

Topic: miscarriage I've been waiting a while for this story to air. I lived this story with my sweet sister-in-law since 2021 and we've become even closer through all the grief and pain we shared. Even though I was excited to share this story, it was the first time I had to pause and really ask myself if I could walk through and share all the pain in all the future stories I'd hear. I&...

Topic: mental health, health issues in pregnancy Today's guest has known me longer than any other friend! We've been besties since 4th/5th grade and have been through more than our fair share of ups and downs. Naomi's story expands the spectrum of loss to those that haven't lost a child, but have lost their ability to be a mother in the way they always dreamed. You can reach out to...

Topic: miscarriage It's only right that the second episode of this podcast would be the very first person I told about this podcast idea. It was an idea that came to me in the shower and I immediately texted my bestie, Giselle. She's been a cheerleader ever since. Her story is one that I know a lot of you will be able to relate to. The raw retelling of such a tragic story hit hard. I knew...

Topic: miscarriage It's hard to believe that this dream of a podcast started back in February 2023. It took many long and patient months to get to this point and we couldn't be more excited, and nervous, to share it all with you. This episode isn't perfect, but we still hope that you feel a sense of community as you listen along. Feel free to reach out to Jolene's personal Instagra...

Welcome to Motherhood Off the Rails ! Have you experienced a loss that has caused you to feel a deep sense of isolation? Has your miscarriage separated you from from friends and family that you thought would stand by your side? Do you feel like you're walking alone through your IVF journey? I am so excited to tell you that YOU ARE NOT ALONE . Here, at Motherhood Off the Rails, we are creating...