The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck after trauma—trapped in panic, fear, or constant survival mode? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Meg Roland , a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor with Clint Davis Counseling, to unpack what’s really happening in our brains after trauma—and why it can feel impossible to move forward. Meg shares the same insight that brought me peace at a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with my new friend and fellow homeschooling mom, Candace MacDaniels. Candace’s story is one of control, surrender, and challenging faith. After receiving a kidney transplant 25 years ago, she became immunocompromised and later developed autonomic dysfunction. Convinced that motherhood wasn’t in the cards due to her health, she set out to chase her dream...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful second part of a two-part series, I sit down with Jamie Strahl—a grieving mother turned passionate advocate—who shares the heartbreaking yet hope-filled story of her daughter, Heidi. What began as a routine delivery quickly turned into tragedy due to the negligence of a nurse and medical malpractice that forever changed Jamie’s life. Jamie opens up about the momen...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful first part of a two-part series, I sit down with Jamie Strahl—a grieving mother turned passionate advocate—who shares the heartbreaking yet hope-filled story of her daughter, Heidi. What began as a routine delivery quickly turned into tragedy due to the negligence of a nurse and medical malpractice that forever changed Jamie’s life. Jamie opens up about the moment...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, I sit down with Texas Representative Mihaela Plesa , the woman behind Everly’s Law (HB 37) —a groundbreaking bill that lays the foundation for improved prenatal bereavement care in Texas and, we hope, nationwide. This landmark legislation was inspired by a heartfelt conversation during her campaign—when a neighbor vulnerably shared her story of losing her...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, we talk with Jeremy Sutton —a devoted father, husband, and physical therapist with 15 years of experience. Jeremy opens up about his personal journey through miscarriage, sharing the challenges he and his wife Monica faced and how the experience continues to impact him today. He reflects on the importance of advocacy, the deepening of his heart through fatherhood...

Send us Fan Mail In May 2018, Brandon Isaac found himself facing the unthinkable. His wife, Tomeka, lay unconscious in a hospital bed, fighting for her life after being diagnosed with HELLP Syndrome —a life-threatening pregnancy complication. Just weeks from her due date, their son, Jace Alexander, no longer had a heartbeat. Tomeka endured 45 days in the hospital, survived 7 major surgeries, and u...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode, I share personal reflections on heaven, inspired by the loss of my daughter, Julianna Grace. I discusses how that experience led to a deep curiosity and excitement about what lies beyond this life. The episode features a curated list of book recommendations—some for grieving parents, others for children—each offering comfort, answers, and insight about heaven. To...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode, I had the greatest honor of speaking with Wendy Kowalski , the CEO and founder of Caring Cradle . After witnessing the heartbreaking grief of a close friend who lost her baby, Wendy was inspired to create a compassionate solution for families facing unimaginable loss. The Caring Cradle is a specially designed cooling device that allows families who e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Dr. Lindsey Wimmer, founder and executive director of the Star Legacy Foundation —a non‑profit on a mission to reduce pregnancy loss and neonatal death while elevating the standard of care for grieving families. With more than 20 chapters nationwide, the Foundation not only promotes, supports, and conducts groundbr...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the podcast, we’re honored to share the story of Brenda Dalton — a former NICU and OB nurse since 1982, who turned a deeply personal experience into a mission to serve others. After receiving poor medical advice about nursing her own child, Brenda realized something bigger: if someone with her background could be misinformed, what kind of support was the wider community m...

Send us Fan Mail September 2013, I received a phone call from a stranger, Jennifer Campbell. I was about to head to the hospital to deliver my baby who died. I didn't know what to expect and was completely terrified. Jennifer would give me information that forever held close to my heart. "Lisa you can do this and you will survive this." I remember her telling me over and over I coul...

Send us Fan Mail Brittany Oaks called me last year as I was traveling to Washington, D.C. At that moment, I could hear her passion and commitment to a cause very close to her heart. We have reconnected, and she shared some incredible news. Brittany has started a new chapter for Now We Lay Me Down, focusing on stillbirth photography. Her journey in this field began with her successful photography b...

Send us Fan Mail Cayse Holland Cunningham carries a story etched in resilience and faith. Her journey to motherhood was fraught with challenges, enduring ten years of waiting and ultimately turning to IVF to conceive. They named her baby Hope, a name that would touch many lives. Yet, at 20 weeks, Hope's life was threatened when Cayse's water broke prematurely. Rushed to the hospital, she...

Send us Fan Mail Rhonda Barnes carries a pain that no grandparent should ever know – the loss of her beloved grandson, Dominic, who passed away in her arms on July 29th, 2015. The devastation threatened to consume her, but as a mother, grandmother, and a registered nurse, Rhonda instinctively shifted into caretaker mode. A natural fixer, she desperately sought to understand the 'why' beh...

Send us Fan Mail In 2023, our paths crossed in Washington D.C., both of us at the beginning stages of our advocacy for change surrounding stillbirth. It was there I met Meghan Stevenot , a devoted wife, loving mother, and now, a passionate advocate for preventable stillbirth. Today, Meghan courageously shares her personal story of losing her son, Charlie, at 30 weeks gestation in 2020. She recount...

Send us Fan Mail In the midst of grief following Julianna's death, the concept of lament, a common thread woven throughout the scriptures, began to resonate deeply. Seeking understanding and comfort, I turned to the familiar comfort of my bible-teaching church and the wisdom of the older women within the congregation. I asked them questions, desperately trying to reconcile my faith with the s...

Send us Fan Mail What is the Julianna Grace Ministry ? Today I share the journey I went on the Lord and how we started the ministry. It was my faith and hope in Jesus Christ that started me on this journey. I hope this encourages you to start your faith Journey with Christ or even encourages you to begin your own ministry or nonprofit.  ​Our mission, at Julianna Grace Ministry, is to provide griev...

Send us Fan Mail Rosario Melara, or Rosie as she prefers to be called, is a high school Spanish teacher in North Carolina with a story etched in both profound sorrow and unwavering strength. She was recommended to me as she had a unique story that would connect with others facing loss. Rosie has navigated a heartbreaking journey, including the stillbirth of her daughter Ana Mary in 2010, the subse...

Send us Fan Mail Lindsay Lowery was expecting and preparing for her niece, Helen, to arrive but like many of us, she received a dreadful phone call in 2018 that her niece had passed in the womb at 38 weeks. Lindsay was living out side the United States and had to make arrangements to be with her sister while trying to process the loss. Her sister was offered a Cuddle Cot and it provided the time n...

Send us Fan Mail I'm thrilled to feature Lisa Arendell! We've been friends for over a decade, and while social media might paint a picture of a perfect life, she's faced real challenges, including grappling with abandonment and grief. Lisa discovered the power of fitness at 16 and realized how exercise impacts those feel-good neurotransmitters, a key factor we can all harness to com...

Send us Fan Mail Since we are now in tax season, today I wanted to share my experience with helping pass the Louisiana Stillbirth Tax Credit . I share how I along with some other loss moms and Kimberly Novod with Saul's Light helped change the hearts and minds of Louisiana politicians to pass this $2,000 one time tax credit.  Finally, Louisiana residents will have help with the financial burd...

Send us Fan Mail Robbin Kent and I have been friends for many years. Robbin worked in the school system as a counselor for almost 20 years. She helped kids realize their potential was endless and to never to give up! She now is a creation coach and an online marketing messaging coach. Today Robbin talks about the importance of sharing your story. How it can encourage, give hope and glorify God. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail I recorded this video now audio 6 years ago. I didn't know all what God was going to do. I decided to test God in praying He would do something with Julianna's death. I answer the question on what we can do to fill the void we have when we lose a baby. Its never easy but like most of us we have nothing left to lose. Listen in and test God with an open heart and mind. He&...

Send us Fan Mail When a baby is born we immediately have a mama bear protective instinct. For people like ourselves who have lost a baby in a miscarriage, stillbirth or had an early infant loss, that instinct is still there. The love, expectance and joy is still there but mixed with grief. We have this love that we still need to express. I list some practical ways we can honor our children. Rememb...