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Confessions of a Grieving Mother

Emma's Footprintsemmasfootprints.com
Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death affects more families than you may realize. Tracy and Julie (two grieving mothers) are here to help educate, support and break the stigma behind this topic of pregnancy and infant loss. Join us as laugh, cry and remember our babies!
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Episodes

When Payton met Amanda

Listen to how Amanda and Paytons stories collide and what it is like to work with someone who understands your day to day emotions after loss.

Apr 07, 202236 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Payton Cole: Meet Rudy

Listen as Payton shares about losing her daughter Rudy at 36 weeks pregnant.

Mar 31, 202236 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Kylie Brown: Meet Hope

Listen as Kylie shares with us about losing her daughter Hope. And the scary medical attention Kylie needed during and after delivery.

Mar 03, 202232 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Peggy Boyd: Meet the Midwife

Listen as we talk about myths about pregnancy and more with Midwife, Margaret Boyd! If you have any questions that you would like Peggy to answer, email us and we will ask her on her next podcast recording. Thank you Peggy for sitting with us and educating our listeners!

Feb 24, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Sarah Hull: Meet Ellie

Listen as Sarah shares about having an early pregnancy loss and losing Ellie tragedy.

Feb 17, 202236 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Yvonne Vazquez, Meet Nicholas

Listen as Yvonne shares her son Nicholas with us. Nicholas was born with Early Epileptic Encephalopathy / Ohtahara Syndrome, a rare syndrome associated with intractable seizures, severe cognitive/physical impairment, and poor prognosis. Nicholas passed away at 6 months old in the arms of his loving parents.

Feb 10, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 2

HOLIDAY EDITION: Leaving your baby behind..

Another year has gone by which means you are another year further from the last time you heard a heartbeat or saw your baby. Listen as Tracy and Julie walk through the emotions of this together.

Dec 30, 202124 minSeason 3Ep. 17

HOLIDAY EDITION: Self Care after Loss

LCSW, Pam Presler is back with Tracy and Julie to talk all things Self Care throughout the holiday season. If you are interested in connecting with Pam, please email her at pamelapresler@gmail.com or calling her office at 814-455-1301.

Dec 16, 202121 minSeason 3Ep. 15

HOLIDAY EDITION: Winter Bucket List

Listen as Tracy and Julie encourage you to make a Winter BucketList. From building a snowman to having breakfast for dinner, we can't wait to see what you choose to add to your list. OH! And don't forget about the Puzzle Challenge! Tune in next week for another Holiday Episode!

Dec 09, 202121 minSeason 3Ep. 14

HOLIDAY EDITION: How to deal with holiday anxiety after loss

Listen as Tracy and Julie speak with LCSW, Pam Presler about how to deal with holiday anxiety after loss. If you would like to connect with Pam, please email her at pamelapresler@gmail.com or call her office to set up an appointment at 814-455-1301.

Dec 02, 202120 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Misty McGhee: Meet Steele

Listen as Misty shares Steele with us and what it was like losing him at 20 weeks gestation.

Nov 11, 202145 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Tica Nickson: How BirthRoot was created + BONUS attached with Ashley Megat

Listen to how Tica joined Emma's Footprints and how BirthRoot was born! If you're interested in getting in contact with Tica, please email her at tica@emmasfootprints.com . For more information about BirthRoot, head to their Facebook page or website ! If you are interested in becoming a bereavement doula or have questions for Ashley, email her at ashleym@emmasfootprints.com ....

Nov 04, 202144 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Ashley Megat: Meet Joey

Listen as Ashley shares her story about losing her son Joey at 19 weeks and 4 days gestation. To connect with Ashley, you can email her at ashleym@emmasfootprints.com

Oct 28, 202135 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Betsy Grinder: Overcoming FEAR

Listen as Betsy shares what she has done to overcome the thought of FEAR. How it can be consuming when trying to conceive and be a supportive spouse. Purchase Fear Less on Amazon!

Oct 21, 202126 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Taylor Pope: Meet Finn

Listen as Taylor shares about losing her 11-month-old son, Finn tragically. Taylor's Book: My Loved One Is In Heaven

Oct 14, 202150 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Breanne Daugherty: Meet Addie

Listen as Breanne shares about losing her daughter, Adeline at 36 weeks gestation.

Sep 30, 202133 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Falon Gervais: Meet Owen

Listen as we talk with Emma's Footprints - Director of Support, Falon Gervais and the loss of her son Owen during a complicated labor. If you are interested in joining Emma's Footprints monthly support group, please head to our Facebook or Instagram for more details or email julie@emmasfootprints.com...

Sep 23, 202139 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Riki Hay: Meet Eleanor

Riki shares Eleanor with our listeners and what it was like to get a life limiting diagnosis, make hard decisions as a parent and hear that their baby didn't have a heartbeat.

Sep 16, 202153 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Create a Team for this years Memorial Walk!

We encourage you to create a team or join one for this years Memorial Walk on Saturday, October 9th at Penn State Behrend. If you aren't local to Erie, PA that's ok! We still want to support you even if you are far away! Create a Team Here! Questions? Contact Julie@emmasfootprints.com or reach out to us on our Facebook or Instagram Account!...

Sep 09, 202117 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Pastor Parris Baker: Loss Father

Parris Baker (Father, Spouse, Pastor, College Professor and so much more) shares about his losses and how it shaped him into the person he is today. If you have been touched by Parris's story, you can reach out to him at BAKER002@gannon.edu .

Jun 17, 202145 minSeason 2Ep. 22
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