Sanamama

Kids EN ↓ 7 episodes

Sanamama explores the stories we don't always share, and the heartbreaking reality of becoming a bereaved parent. Here we go beyond the polished ideals and into the raw and real stories of loss, life and everything in between. To raise awareness for infant loss, and help others who face these challenges feel supported as they navigate the loss of a child. This podcast is intended to support and help everyone, whether you are experiencing child loss yourself, of know someone who is, my hope is to make this topic less taboo, so that everyone may take something away to help their loved ones.

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Episodes

Life As A Bereaved Father, with Tom Horne 17.07.2025 1:48:56

In Episode 8, I am joined my wonderful partner Tom. In this heartfelt, and intimate conversation, Tom and I explore the profound journey of bereaved parenting following the loss of our first born son Dash, and what that has looked like as a bereaved father. We discuss the complexities of grief, the differences between our experiences, and the importance of community care and support. Reflecting as...

TFMR At 21 Weeks, with Sia Leonetti 14.04.2025 1:21:52

In Episode 7, Sia shares her powerful journey through pregnancy in Thailand during covid, and being faced with the devastating decision to terminate her daughter for medical reasons at 21 weeks due to hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Speaking with raw honesty, she reflects on the complexity of choosing her daughter Naomi’s peace over her presence—and the love, grief, and transformation that follow...

Mothering Through Loss, with Ash Foxton 08.04.2025 1:52:10

In Episode 6, Ash shares her story of birthing her second daughter Maple, strong of heart, who passed shortly after birth. Ash shares her personal story of becoming a mother, including the challenges faced during her first daughter Olive's birth and the subsequent journey to conceive Maple, which included two early miscarriages. This conversation delves into the impact of birth experiences on...

Stillbirth and Neonatal Loss, With Madee Hoban 31.03.2025 1:10:47

In Episode 5 of Sanamama, Madee shares her profound journey through motherhood, loss, and the complexities of grief. Recounting her experience of raising five boys, including the heartbreaking loss of two of them, Albert and Freddie. From the joy of pregnancy and birth to the heartbreak of stillbirth and neonatal loss, Madee speaks with raw honesty about grief, resilience, and the power of communi...

Twin Loss and Reclaiming Birth, With Sally Patti 17.03.2025 1:36:25

In Epsiode 4, Sally shares her journey of free birthing her surprise twin sons, Dusty and Melvin, and the heartbreaking reality of losing them to TTS. She speaks on the raw grief of navigating their loss, the unexpected and brutal media storm that followed, and the road to reclaiming her truth and birth. Together, we explore the sacredness of birth and death, the power of storytelling in healing,...

Navigating Still Birth And The Gift Of My Son With Bianca Zara 24.02.2025 1:16:04

In Episode 2, we speak with Bianca and her journey of motherhood, loss, and healing. Bianca shares her experiences of losing her first child, Luna, and the subsequent loss of her second child, Atlas. The discussion delves into the emotional and physical challenges of navigating grief, the importance of support systems, and her journey through the NICU after the premature birth of her son Sage at 2...

The Unexpected Loss Of My Baby After An Uncomplicated Home Birth 17.02.2025 1:48:35

In Episode 1 of the Sanamama Podcast, I share my birth story, and the unexpected death of my first born son Dash Ra. Born at 41 weeks, he took his last breath 7 hours after a blissful and uncomplicated free birth. What came next would be months of wondering if he could've been saved, navigating postpartum without my son, and finding out his cause of death 3.5 months after he passed. Honoring his l...