Beyond the Loss

Content note: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage, stillbirth, and pregnancy loss. Jamie Khory shares her personal journey through multiple pregnancy losses and how those experiences reshaped her understanding of grief, healing, and community. After first connecting with the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre as a volunteer, Jamie discovered the depth of support and belonging ava...

Content note: This episode includes discussion of pregnancy loss, cremation, infant death, and memorial practices. Michael Pierson, president of Pierson’s Funeral Service and a founder of the Silent Hopes Memorial, shares his decades of experience supporting families through pregnancy and infant loss. Michael explains why rituals and memorials can be so important in helping families process grief,...

Content note: This episode contains discussion of termination for medical reasons (TFMR), pregnancy loss, and grief. Soraya Lakhani shares the story of her son Amaanat, who was delivered at 22 weeks after a devastating diagnosis led to a termination for medical reasons. In this conversation, Soraya reflects on the complex realities of grieving a baby that others may not see or recognize, and the i...

Content note: This episode contains discussion of stillbirth, infant loss, and the experience of delivering a baby who has died. In this episode, Candace speaks with Peter Smed about the stillbirth of his son Scott more than two decades ago and the profound impact that loss had on his family’s life. Peter shares how grief transformed his perspective on community, connection, and helping others. Wh...