The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast: Interviews with Miscarriage and Infant Loss Survivors
The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast: Interviews with Miscarriage and Infant Loss Survivors
Gathering Hope
The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast: Interviews with Miscarriage and Infant Loss Survivors (formerly Slaying The Stigma) is a series focused on changing the narrative of miscarriage and infant loss, one voice at a time. We highlight women and men who vulnerably share their perspective, their heart and their stories. By normalizing the conversation of pregnancy loss, we are collectively encouraging those in their healing journey and educating others who are unfamiliar with the issues surrounding baby loss. The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast helps loss moms and their allies overcome isolation and stigma, so that they can reshape the narrative surrounding baby loss together. This podcast is part of a bigger movement called Gathering Hope, where we empower women to grieve & celebrate the lives they lost alongside other mothers. Gathering Hope is a nonprofit based in Texas, reaching women across the country through our national loss mom conference, Wave of Light ceremony, workshops, social media, our Timely Tender Tote program and this podcast. In each episode, we sit down with survivors, doctors, mental health professionals, partners, and more to share their stories, insights, and expertise. From the raw emotions of grief to the resilient spirit of hope, we explore every facet of the pregnancy loss experience.To learn more about Gathering Hope, connect with us at www.SuckySisterhood.com.
Beyond Words with Missy Thomas
What does it mean to remember a life that was far too short? In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Missy Thomas, Executive Director of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, a nonprofit that provides remembrance photography for families experiencing the loss of a baby. Missy is also a close friend of Peyton’s, and it was through the loss of Peyton’s son that she first experienced the impact of remembrance photography, a moment that deeply shaped the path that led her int...
May 6
56 min
Beyond Words with Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader
What if loss moms are still postpartum, even without a baby in their arms? In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader, a licensed professional counselor specializing in women’s mental health, perinatal mental health, and trauma. Together, they talk about: The postpartum experience after pregnancy and infant lossHow grief impacts the body, mind, and emotionsWhat healing can look like with the right support and careMary Kathryn brings both clin...
May 6
33 min
Beyond Words with Jennifer Hernandez
What if the way we try to help is actually making things harder? In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Jennifer Hernandez, a Care Ministry Director and loss mom who is passionate about walking with people through grief in honest and meaningful ways. Together, they talk about: The importance of self-awareness when supporting someone in griefHow well-intentioned care can sometimes cause harmWhat it looks like to show up with presence instead of pressureJennifer ...
May 6
33 min
Beyond Words with April Snyder
What if the most meaningful thing you can do is simply stay? In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with April Snyder, a hospital chaplain and loss mom who walks closely with families in some of their most vulnerable moments. Together, they talk about: What it means to be present in grief without trying to fix itThe role of spiritual care in moments of lossHow words, even when well-intended, can deeply impact a grieving momApril shares from both her personal experie...
May 6
37 min
Beyond Words with Heather LaVigne
What happens when the person caring for you has walked through loss, too? In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Heather LaVigne, a nurse practitioner turned author, teacher, and ministry partner, who brings both professional experience and her own journey through infertility and pregnancy loss. Together, they talk about: What it’s like to experience loss from both sides of the roomThe gaps in care and the moments that matter mostHow presence, acknowledgment, a...
May 6
52 min
Beyond Words with Jamie Hinton
What happens when the system meant to care for you doesn’t always know how? In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Jamie Hinton, a licensed midwife in Texas and a loss mom who brings a unique perspective from both sides of care. Together, they talk about: What it’s like to experience loss as both a provider and a patientThe gaps in training, support, and compassion within care systemsWhy presence and empathy matter more than getting everything “right”Jamie shar...
May 6
43 min
Beyond Words with Callie Caraballo
What happens in the moments before words are spoken? In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Callie Caraballo, founder of The Ultrasound Concierge and a former MFM sonographer with nearly 13 years of experience in ultrasound. Together, they talk about: The emotional weight carried in the ultrasound roomWhat it’s like to recognize when something may not be rightHow presence and compassion matter even before words are spokenCallie shares how her experience in mate...
May 6
38 min
Beyond Words with Barrett Grebing
What does it look like to care for someone when you don’t have the right words? In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Barrett Grebing, a pastor in Aledo, Texas, who has spent years walking with people through both joy and deep loss. Together, they talk about: What it looks like to support grieving families within the church Why trying to “fix” someone’s pain can do more harm than good How presence, humility, and awareness can change...
May 6
29 min
Beyond Words with Dr. Jamie Erwin
What is it like to be the one who has to say, “There is no heartbeat”? In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Dr. Jamie Erwin, an OB/GYN and co-founder of Vivi Women’s Health in Fort Worth, known for her deeply compassionate and patient-centered approach to care. Together, they talk about: What it’s like to deliver devastating news The emotional weight providers carry in these moments How communication and presence shape a loss mom’s...
May 6
35 min
Beyond Words with Dr. Lisette Saleh
What does it feel like to care for a loss mom when you can’t fix what’s broken? In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Dr. Lisette Saleh, a labor and delivery nurse and nursing professor at Texas Christian University, who has spent over 20 years caring for women and now prepares future nurses to do the same. Together, they talk about: The emotional weight nurses carry in moments of loss The gap between what providers are taught and what loss mo...
May 6
34 min
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