Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast
Welcome to the Miscarriage Hope Desk Podcast where we have a new episode ever Monday. Our episodes cover 2 topics-
1) Stories of Hope: interviews with real women who have walked the path of recurrent miscarriage
2) Expert Interviews: talking with top doctors, therapists and other experts in the field of recurring pregnancy loss.
Meet Our Podcast Host
Laura Bauder is a podcast strategist and the founder of PodcastHers Media. She encourages women to share their messages, as she had a powerful experience with podcasting following the birth of her rainbow baby in early 2019. A moment she had long awaited felt heavy, dark, and overwhelming.
For months, she grappled with the intense emotions and anxiety associated with postpartum depression before seeking help. One of the most healing aspects of this process was connecting with other women through the making of her podcast, Postpartum Perspectives.
Laura has a background in psychology and she truly believes that the best thing we as women can do for ourselves and our loved ones is to prioritize our own health and happiness.
Sharing our stories and supporting one another is transformational, and creating these communities is necessary for our continued wellness.
Laura lives in the Washington D.C. metro area with her husband and son, and she is honored to host and manage the Miscarriage Hope Desk podcast.
Listen to Our Podcast
Ep 116 – Tatiana Rojas – Seeking Support and Decreasing Stress After Experiencing a Blighted Ovum
In episode #116, Tatiana shares her story of personal loss. After a healthy first pregnancy, she was surprised when something didn't feel right during her second pregnancy. After several ultrasounds, it was determined that she had a blighted ovum. With very little...
EP115 – Testing After Miscarriage & Advocating for Yourself
MHD founder Allison Schaaf gives insight on testing after miscarriage, which labs to discuss and how to advocate for yourself w/ your doctor. In Episode 115, Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares her perspective on lab work and testing after...
Ep 114 – Amy Pelkey – Support for Healthcare Providers After Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Amy shares her story of her baby's stillbirth at 22 weeks. She started a support organization, Pause to Remember, for healthcare workers. In episode #114, Amy shares her personal story of loss. Her daughter was stillborn a day shy of 22 weeks in September 2016,...
EP113 – Amy Figueroa – Hope and Perseverance After Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Amy Figueroa shares her story of multiple miscarriages and the loss of a Trisomy 13 baby before having 4 live biological children & 2 adopted. In episode #113, Amy Figueroa shares her personal story of loss. She has experienced 9 miscarriages, 1 ectopic pregnancy,...
EP112 – Chenelle Ellie – How to Find the Right Therapist for You After Miscarriage
Licensed therapist Chenelle Ellie discusses tips for finding a good fit for counseling after miscarriage, plus therapy vs life coaching. In episode #112, Chenelle Ellie shares her expertise as a licensed therapist. While many people may want to try counseling or...
EP111 – Leslie Rochelle – Infertility, Miscarriage, and Intuition
Leslie Rochelle shares her infertility story, as well as the story of later having a son followed by a miscarriage. In episode #111, Leslie shares her personal story of loss. After infertility plagued her first marriage, she felt broken. At age 42, she and her current...
EP110 – Meenadchi – Family Constellation Facilitation to Clear Grief After Pregnancy Loss
In episode #110, Meenadchi shares her expertise as a family constellation facilitator who works with folks on clearing grief and shame from their nervous systems following loss. We talk about the unconscious contracts of grief we can carry with us, related to our own...
EP109 – Lee Parks – Supporting Your Partner Through Miscarriage
In episode #109, Lee shares his personal story of loss. He and his wife experienced the miscarriage of their third child in 2019, and they found they had different coping mechanisms for their grief. Lee wanted to shut down and process internally, while his wife wanted...
EP108 – Allison Schaaf on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
In episode #108, Miscarriage Hope Desk Founder, Allison Schaaf, talks about Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month (October). October 15 in particular is a day where many light a candle in honor of their loss or losses. This is an important time to honor and...
EP107 – Whitney Morgan – Autoimmune Issues and Miscarriage
In episode #107, Whitney shares her expertise as a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and thyroid coach. We talk about the possible connections between thyroid issues, gluten sensitivity, other autoimmune diseases, and miscarriage or infertility. Whitney...
Ep 106 – Troy Duell – How the MTHFR Mutation and Proper Supplementation Impact Fertility
In episode #106 Troy shares his expertise as the founder of a pharmaceutical company and his personal story experiencing infertility with his wife. Troy has always been interested in health research, and he discovered the MTHFR mutation issue in 2010. He began a deep...
Ep105 – Heather Lewis – Keeping Hope After Miscarriage and Stillbirth
In episode #105, Heather shares her personal story of loss. She is the mother of five children, one of whom died unexpectedly in the last few minutes of labor. Heather experienced a miscarriage due to a blighted ovum between her two oldest children, and she also...