In our final episode of the season, we chat with Erin Cuccio about shifting perspective after losing her son, Jacob. Practically speaking, we know it's a tough challenge to add to your plate when you're deep in grief. Listen as Erin describes how the Lord used drive time during multiple road trips to unravel things about herself and unveil truths about Himself. We also discuss how rainbows come in all shapes and sizes and how saying yes to help and support challenges our sense of vulnerability.  To continue the conversation, we invite you to share and subscribe wherever you listen to podc ..read more

Meet Jess! Getting to know her through her role as a Gathering 2022, Wave of Light speaker, and now a friend has been a joy. She is generous with her heart and her wisdom and today's episode includes a multitude of both offerings. Peyton and Jess talk about the duplicity of grief, the concept of "bouncing forward" and the ability for loss moms to hold the tension of various emotions simultaneously. Dive into her story and find hope in your own healing journey! More about Jess: Jessica Latshaw has a BFA in dance performance from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where she also studied ..read more

In this episode, miscarriage and infant loss survivors will connect and relate with Rachel Lohman, founder of Hope Again Collective and author of the upcoming release, Miscarried Hope: Journeying with Jesus Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss. Get a sneak peek into her book and a preview of what's to come at Gathering 2023, our annual Gathering for baby loss moms. Rachel will be speaking for the third year in a row, encouraging fellow loss moms with a story that so many of us will resonate with. In this episode, we discuss faith and doubt, the research for her book that included over 400 loss mo ..read more

Peyton from Slaying the Stigma and Co-founder of Gathering Hope and Bonnie Ruth from Barren Not Broken and Co-founder of Legacy Place are bringing us a powerful podcast collaboration. Both ladies show us not only sharing their stories but vulnerably inviting us into their personal grief journeys and how they have navigated that with their spouses, family, and friends. They ask each other a series of questions, bringing their perspective, experience, and honesty to the table. There are several just WOW moments for both ladies as they gleam from each other, not holding back and giving practical ..read more

Peyton from Slaying the Stigma and Co-founder of Gathering Hope and Bonnie Ruth from Barren Not Broken and Co-founder of Legacy Place are bringing us a powerful podcast collaboration. Both ladies show us not only sharing their stories but vulnerably inviting us into their personal grief journeys and how they have navigated that with their spouses, family, and friends. They ask each other a series of questions, bringing their perspective, experience, and honesty to the table. There are several just WOW moments for both ladies as they gleam from each other, not holding back and giving practical ..read more

Peyton from Slaying the Stigma and Co-founder of Gathering Hope and Bonnie Ruth from Barren Not Broken and Co-founder of Legacy Place are bringing us a powerful podcast collaboration. Both ladies show us not only sharing their stories but vulnerably inviting us into their personal grief journeys and how they have navigated that with their spouses, family, and friends. They ask each other a series of questions, bringing their perspective, experience, and honesty to the table. There are several just WOW moments for both ladies as they gleam from each other, not holding back and giving practical ..read more

Meredith Zahorsky is a wife, mom, Jesus follower, and LPC. She loves to laugh and at the same time feels called to walk with those in deep sorrow. As an LPC she counts it a true honor when people share their stories and ultimately their journey with her as they navigate life and often tragedy. As a wife, she wants to be someone who loves well, is loyal, and obviously the fun one! As a mom she longs to serve her children well so that they may be drawn closer to Christ through her example, and yes yes let’s not forget being fun for them too! As a follower of Christ, she longs to hear, "You h ..read more

In the next few episodes, we have pulled from past interviews to introduce you to some of the women you will meet at Gathering 2022. Meet Betsy Beaman! In her episode today, we talk about her story, the moment she discovered she had a son, anxiety and the importance of mental health, normalizing the conversation surrounding miscarriage, and the most helpful tools in her healing journey. Having served as the Gathering Hope board president, a table leader for our Gatherings, and an advisor to the organization, Betsy is a funny, no-nonsense mama and we can’t wait for you to meet her! Slaying T ..read more

If you've ever wondered where grief, science and faith intersect, Natasha Smith is someone you need to meet. On today's podcast, we learn how God is guiding her healing journey, through trauma and loss. Natasha talks about stuffing her pain down inside for almost 20 years and how bringing the hurt and pain into the light of a safe community helped to process her suffering. We discuss how the power of presence, not advice or opinions, is sometimes what's needed most in helping another grieving person. You'll also get a peek inside her upcoming book that connects grief, brain science, academic r ..read more

Settle in for the intimate story of Justina Oldehoff and her son, Carter. Born fighting, Carter's life was the catalyst for Justina to care for other NICU and bereaved families. In this interview, Justina is normalizing the complex feelings of bereaved moms. She's also open about the emotionally complex experience of another high-risk pregnancy after loss, while simultaneously grieving for Carter. Listen as she's honest about how brutal grief can be, while beautifully weaving hope into her story of trauma and loss. Justina is a mom to two preemie boys, 24-weeker Carter in heaven and 29-weeker ..read more