As the season finale for what could be a really long break I am super excited for a bit of a different episode. Ljuba and I have been best friends since about 2015 when I first moved to Lexington. We were at the same church and had a very close knit group of friends. Despite many of those friends moving and drifting away we have remained as close as ever. Our friendship has only deepened over the years through my loss and just navigating adult life together. I am so excited for you all to get ev...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Topics: miscarriage, child loss, Leigh's disease, stepparents, faith Having Molly on the podcast has been a dream of mine ever since I read her book, The Moon Is Round, twice! I randomly won the book at a raffle at some women’s event having no idea I would some day talk with the author about the rollercoaster of her motherhood story. She is an expert at telling her story and it was wonderful to hear where she is now 10 years separated from her loss. I hope you enjoy this conversation between two...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Topic: genetic disorder, developmental delays, Xq27-Xq28 deletion I am so glad Maleah and I finally got to sit down and talk through her story. It took us what felt like forever to finally get together, but I’m so glad we did. Our conversation was the perfect ending to my podcast recording journey. I’m so glad we added this memory to our friendship. Her story is a bit different from what you usually listen to on this podcast so let me know what you think by reaching out on our Instagram. Let’s j...
May 14, 2025•40 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Topics: miscarriage, late term loss This was my last remotely recorded episode and I’m so thankful to be ending on such a great note. Ashley and I met through our mutual bestie Giselle. Ashley was also on the top of our list we made so long ago of women who might eventually share their motherhood stories. I’m thankful that we finally were able to talk through her painful, yet beautiful story. So many of you in our motherhood community are going to know exactly what Ashley went through and be abl...
May 07, 2025•57 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Topic: infant loss I will give ya’ll a heads up today. This episode is a pretty heavy one. If you aren’t in the best head space to listen to an infant loss story I’d suggest waiting til you’re ready. But if you have walked this story of loss you will feel Shauna’s tears on a deep, deep level. She shares the devastating loss that landed her in this community and brought her to our podcast. Even in the midst of her tears she does share the hope and joy that a rainbow baby can bring along with the ...
Apr 30, 2025•56 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Topics: miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, chemical pregnancy Yay for our second Canadian guest! I just love the fact that this community is spreading so far and wide. I couldn’t have never imagined the wide-reaching impact all these stories would have had. And Gen’s story is no exception. I am so proud of Gen for stepping up to the plate to tell her story of loss especially since she does not yet have her happy ending. Maybe by the time this story airs things will be different, but at the time of ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Topics: stillbirth, miscarriage Like so many of these stories I’ve heard, Amy has taken her grief and losses and turned them into hope and courage for other women like herself. I really enjoyed our conversation and clearly saw how passionate she is about sharing her story and helping others through their own grief. I think you’ll be just as encouraged as I was after hearing this conversation. Let’s jump right in! You can reach out to Amy here: Listen to her podcast: Smooth Stones Instagram Resou...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Topics: infertility, adoption, surrogacy I can’t remember the last time I laughed this much during an interview. I have never heard a story like this one. We bonded over motherhood, our journeys, and reality TV. If you’re a DWTS fan that was and still is our shared loved. We’ve kept in touch off and on since we recorded and I’m reminded once again the amazing friends that I have gained out of this podcast. I didn’t know that I’d have friends for life that were once strangers facing loss just lik...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Topics: stillborn, late term loss If you missed the first part of Michelle’s story make sure to go back and listen to last week’s episode. In that episode we heard the heart of her story and loss. Today we’ll touch more on the different aspects of her loss and how it effected her life. Again, I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too! Let’s jump right in! You can reach out to Michelle here: Instagram Facebook Here are the resources she mention: https://www.abbyloopers.org/ https...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Topics: stillborn, late term loss I was really looking forward to recording this story and it did not disappoint in the least. Michelle and I dove so deep into her story and journey that you’ll have to come back next week for part 2. We worked together for a summer and attend the same university, but this was the longest and best conversation we’ve ever shared. It was almost like making a brand new friend. I am very proud of Michelle for telling her story because she really wasn’t sure at first....
Mar 26, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Topics: miscarriage Today we’ll be hearing the second part of my friend Shelby’s story. Make sure you go back and listen to part 1 to get the full scope of her heartbreakingly beautiful story. She is a shining light for all those that are walking through grief and I am so thankful we finally got to sit down and record her story from beginning to the end. Let’s jump right in. You can reach out to Shelby here: Instagram: @sirenshell Facebook: Shelby Peel Instagram: Motherhood Off the Rails Email: ...
Mar 05, 2025•58 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Topics: miscarriage Shelby can honestly say that she has known my husband longer than anyone else on this podcast. They were friends growing up and we just naturally clicked when I finally came into the picture over 7 years ago. She has been a wonderful friend through it all. When I shared my loss with her she knew on a deep level the pain that we were facing and she comforted me like many others couldn’t. I am so thankful for her! You’ll hear the entirety of her story today and then next week w...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Topics: PCOS, still birth Lonna and I chatted for such a long and wonderful time. She has seen such hardship in losing her daughter and yet you can hear the happiness and joy in her voice. She has taken life’s sourest lemons and turned them into the sweetest lemonade. I am very thankful for this community and the women like Lonna that make this job of running a podcast really not a job at all. Let’s jump right into Lonna’s story today. You can reach out to Lonna here: Instagram: @lonnaneedles Re...
Feb 19, 2025•45 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Topics: infertility, foster care, IVF Toni’s motherhood story is one that is 10 years in the making. She faced doctors telling her no, failed foster placements, and multiple IVF retrievals to finally hold her rainbow miracle baby in her arms. Back when we knew each other as little middle schoolers we would have never guessed the paths that our stories would have taken us, but we both agreed that these stories have made us better people than we were before. I look forward to you hearing this conv...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 7
Topics: postpartum depression & anxiety Intro: Emily has been a dear friend for several years now. We have walked through many of our life seasons together. It’s been a joy to share in them with her. I am so thankful she felt ready to share her story of struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety. It wasn’t easy to come around to the idea of sharing, but I’m thankful that she did. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that many of you will be able to relate to her story. Whether or not you...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Topic: infertility, adoption Olivia’s story truly embodies the theme of Motherhood Off The Rails. She’s been through more ups and downs in her motherhood journey than most of us have encountered in a lifetime. And yet, she has proven to be perseverant and a beautiful example to those who have been following her story. Her story also brings a different category of adoption to the lineup that I’m excited to dive in to. So let’s jump right in! You can reach out Olivia here: Instagram: @upbeat_ela R...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Topics: miscarriage, PPD, adoption Kelsey has been a great friend since we met through a women’s ministry here in Lexington back in 2018. We’ve shared many motherhood milestones along the way and I am so thankful she was able to record with me. I hope you enjoy all the laughter and even the more serious parts of today’s episode. So let’s jump in! You can reach out to Kelsey here: Instagram: @kelsey_durrenburg Lane of Roses Flourish Pod Instagram: Motherhood Off the Rails Email: motherhoodoffther...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Topics: miscarriage, postpartum feeding I can’t believe that Beth and I met way back in 2007 when I went to high school with her cousin. We reunited when we were both in her cousin’s wedding and have kept in touch through social media over the years. Talking with her today reminded me of the joy this podcast brings in connecting with so many women through their stories. Our motherhood journeys are very similar and I was able to process mine all over again while chatting with her. I am so thankfu...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Topics: miscarriage Shanti and I knew of each other back in college and had several mutual friends over the years. But this was one of the first times we had the opportunity to sit down and really connect. Her expertise in the counseling world added so much to her story that she shared with me when we recorded. I joked that ya’ll get a free counseling session in this episode and I’m not lying! I learned so much from her wisdom, insight, and vulnerability from the losses she experienced in mother...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 2
OUR 50TH EPISODE!!! Topics: miscarriage, PPD It was amazing to reconnect with Ariel after Zoom decided we needed to redo our interview. We got real and vulnerable about PPD, anxiety, medication, therapy, and all the dirty bits of motherhood that we all struggle with daily. It was really like we were talking again for the very first time. Ariel has been a faithful follower of MOTR since the beginning and has been a huge support along the way. Thank you! I can’t wait for you to hear our conversati...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Topics: parents of special needs kids, poor sleepers, PPA, epilepsy, blindness I hope you were able to listen to the first half of Emily’s story last week and are ready to jump into the rest of her story today. I know that both Emily and I would love to hear your similar stories of children with rare diseases or disabilities. It’s a huge part of the whole idea of our dreams of motherhood going off the rails. So send us a message if you’d like to learn more about sharing your own story of this un...
Nov 13, 2024•52 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Topics: parents of special needs kids, poor sleepers, PPA, epilepsy, blindness Now that I’ve been recording, editing, and publishing these episodes for so long (by the time this comes out it’ll have been over a year of podcasting! WHAT?!) I’ve seen all kinds of different formats. Some hosts limit their interviews to a set amount of time, but I’ve realized that just doesn’t work for our stories. We have too much to share and too much to dissect. So you’re looking at another two-parter episode thi...
Nov 06, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Topic: infant loss I had such a fun time chatting with my cousin, Rebekah, for this interview. It was comforting to talk with someone I know so well and yet learned so much more about hearing her story of loss. Since I was only 13 when this story took place, I really was hearing it in full detail for the first time. Despite the sorrow intertwined in this story, she always finds a bright spot and I hope you feel that joy in it as well. You can reach out to Rebekah here: Instagram Email: thefisher...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Topics: miscarriage, mental health When you’re both loss mamas, podcasters, and fellow Kentucky girls you’re almost guaranteed to have a great time recording together when you finally do get around to finding the time which is a challenge all in itself. But when we finally coordinated enough time to record we accomplished recording for Grateful Scripts, Linds' podcast, and an episode for this one too. We laughed together, felt the crush, and surprise of her story and walked through it all togeth...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Topic: miscarriage Since Chloe and I share so much in common with our two stories we had a lot to discuss. So today you’ll be hearing part two of her story. Make sure you go back and listen to part 1 that came out last week. By the time these two episodes come out our stories will have hopefully had their happy little endings. You can reach out to Chloe here: Instagram Instagram: Motherhood Off the Rails Email: motherhoodofftherails@gmail.com Your story, no matter how big or small, matters...
Oct 16, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Topic: miscarriage Chloe and I connected over instagram and I have with so many of you. We quickly found out though that we had a very special connection that you all will discover in this episode and next weeks when we continue with part 2. We have formed more than just a random follower connection via Instagram. Our stories are now forever linked in a very special way. I can’t wait for you all to hear these next two episodes so let’s jump in together! You can reach out to Chloe here: Instagram...
Oct 09, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Topics: miscarriage, trisomy 18, stillborn, late term loss and secondary infertility Today’s story is one that doesn’t yet have a happy ending. When we recorded Chelsea’s story back in November 2023 there were still may unknowns. And yet, as you’ll hear in the end, there was a small glimmer of hope. I was so thankful that Chelsea was willing to share even without the happy ending we all strive for. I can only continue to hope and pray that by the time this episode airs there will be that happy e...
Oct 02, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Topics: miscarriage, unplanned pregnancy, faith If you’re just now tuning in, make sure you go back and listen to the first part of Loren’s story. We left off with Loren talking about the healing she found in the relationships that surrounded her during her losses. She speaks to the community she found that I hope so many of you find as well. In today’s episode we’ll talk through more of the discussion questions as we dig deeper into her story of grief and how she didn’t let that grief hold her ...
Sep 25, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Topics: miscarriage, unplanned pregnancy, faith Loren is a part of the 1 in 4 women who experience miscarriage. I felt so connected with her as she lost her babies around the same time that I did. The way that her life was turned upside down and how she chose to still hold on to faith and hope was the exact encouragement I needed. We had so much to discuss and find common ground on that you’ll have to wait til next week to hear part two of her story. You can reach out to Loren here: Blog Persona...
Sep 18, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Few other stories fill me with such pride and joy as the one you’re about to hear today. Not many husbands would be willing to sit down and be so vulnerable, but I have found me a goodin’! I knew I wanted the anniversary episode of this podcast to be a special one, but I couldn’t have imagined how great it would truly be. I highly recommend sitting down with your spouse around a microphone to really foster a great conversation. It doesn’t even have to be about parenthood or your loss, just talk ...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 1
