The Still Hopeful Podcast
Welcome to The Still Hopeful Podcast, where we talk about the twists and turns of pregnancy after loss and the highs and lows of life postpartum. I’m Serena, a mom who knows this journey firsthand. My first baby, my sweet Christopher, was stillborn at full term, and now I hold my precious baby girl, Veronica, in my arms. Christopher’s loss, the uncertainty of pregnancy afterward, and the joy of welcoming Veronica home are all parts of my story.
I created this podcast to share my experience and connect with others who understand. Here, we’ll talk openly about grief, the challenges of pregnancy after loss, and the ups and downs of parenting all of our babies. Whether you’re navigating a new pregnancy after experiencing pregnancy loss, or parenting after loss, you’re not alone. Let’s walk this road together with honesty, hope, and healing.
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The Still Hopeful Podcast
Episode 37: Look How Far You've Come
In today’s episode, I’m taking a moment to look back: not just to reflect, but to recognize the quiet strength it’s taken to get here. I recently came across an old note I had written to help me remember what to say at a doctor’s appointment… because back then, I couldn’t trust my brain to hold even the simplest details. Honestly? Sometimes I still can’t. But wow, what a journey it’s been.
From crying any time I saw a stroller, avoiding the boys’ aisle at the store, or being completely gutted by pregnancy announcements… to now, where comments that used to destroy me barely register. Not because the pain is gone, but because I’ve done the work to carry it differently.
This episode is about honouring growth: the slow, quiet kind. It’s about the way triggers soften, how strength builds like tiny stones added to your confidence bucket. I talk about gym moments, awkward comments from strangers, little rituals like saying hi to cardinals… and how even in grief, we can make new memories that include the babies we’ve lost.
If you’re in a place where it’s hard to see your progress, this is your reminder: you don’t have to prove your worth, explain your journey, or have it all figured out. Just pause. Look at how far you’ve come. You’ve already got this, you just need to believe it.
PODCAST RECOMMENDATION: Check out The Baby Loss, Grief and Love Podcast! I had the opportunity this past week to share Christopher's story on there and it means so much to me that communities likes this exist.
You can follow Kelly and all of the incredible work her charity does on Instagram.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Empty Cradle, Broken Heart by Deborah L. Davis
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*This podcast is intended as a heartfelt discussion around topics related to pregnancy and parenting after loss. If you have any questions or concerns relating to your physical health and mental health, please contact your healthcare provider.
