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Confessions of a Grieving Mother

Emma"s Footprints

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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00:44:03

𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗵𝗲𝘆: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗲

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/08/07

Type of loss: SIDS, Infant LossMore about Rebecca’s story: In this episode, Tracy and Julie talk with Rebecca Toohey about the life and sudden passing of her son, Bodie. Just two days into starting childcare, Bodie tragically passed away due to unsafe sleep practices and lack of supervision. He was just shy of 3 months old.Rebecca shares the devastating moment she learned of Bodie’s passing and the waves of grief that followed. She opens up about the trauma of losing him in a space meant to be safe,

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00:24:41

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/07/31

More about this episode: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie take a pause from storytelling to reflect on the heart of Emma’s Footprints and the families we’ve served so far this year. The numbers may seem like data, but each one represents a baby loved and missed, and parents navigating life after unimaginable loss.Together, they discuss the emotional weight behind these statistics and the sacred work of showing up with compassionate guidance, financial support, and

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00:50:56

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘆: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝘃𝗮

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/07/24

Type of loss: StillbirthMore about Stephanie’s story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie sit down with Stephanie Casey to talk about the loss of her daughter, Ava. At her 20-week anatomy scan, Stephanie heard the words no parent ever expects: "There's no heartbeat." Based on Ava's size, doctors estimated she passed around 17 weeks gestation. Stephanie was induced and delivered Ava the following day. Later, they learned that Ava had passed away due to cytomegalovirus

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00:28:26

𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗿: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/07/17

In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie talk with Pamela Presler, LCSW, about the complex journey of pregnancy after loss.Pam shares her insight from years of walking alongside grieving parents and dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster that comes with hoping for new life after heartbreak. From navigating fear and anxiety to holding space for both grief and joy, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing a

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01:06:13

𝗝𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗼: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗼

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/07/10

Type of loss: Infant loss after life-limiting diagnosis (HLHS, heterotaxy syndrome)More about Jenelle’s story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie talk with Jenelle Romo about the life and loss of her son, Mateo. Diagnosed in utero with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and heterotaxy syndrome with polysplenia, Mateo was born on July 20, 2023, and spent his entire life in the Cardiovascular ICU.Jenelle shares the complexities of Mateo’s medical journey, including

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00:26:39

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/07/03

More about this episode: In this episode, Julie is joined by special co-host Khristina for a conversation with Kathy, a first-time participant in the Emma’s Footprints Memorial Walk. Kathy shares her emotional journey walking in memory of her son, Jonathan, and reflects on what the experience meant to her as a grieving mom. From putting together her team to honoring her son’s memory in a public space, Kathy offers practical tips, honest reflections, and gentle encouragement for others preparing to

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00:35:28

𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮'𝘀 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/05/29

In this special episode, Tracy and Julie talk with Carol Cacchione, the nurse who walked into Tracy's hospital room the night Emma was born. Their conversation is a moving reflection on the sacred moments of that night, the lifelong impact Carol had on Tracy in the darkest hours of her life, and the unexpected bond that was formed in the midst of devastating loss.This episode is a heartfelt tribute not only to Emma, but to the caregivers who step into these fragile moments and change lives with

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00:41:45

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗵

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/05/22

Type of loss: Life-limiting diagnosis, stillbornMore about Brittany's story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, Tracy and Julie talk with Brittany Crawford about the loss of her daughter, Norah. At 12 weeks gestation, Brittany learned that Norah had a rare genetic condition called Arthrogryposis. After weeks of seeing specialists, she was told at 18 weeks that Norah would not survive. Norah passed away at 18 weeks and 5 days, and Brittany delivered her a few days later at West

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00:59:28

𝗦𝗮𝗺 𝗬𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘆

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/05/15

Type of loss: PPROM, Infant lossMore about Sam's story: Sam Yanes shares the incredible story of her son, Antonio "Tony". From the early weeks of pregnancy filled with bleeding and uncertainty to a courageous NICU journey that spanned eight months, Sam walks us through every heartbreaking and hope-filled moment.Tony was born at just 25 weeks, weighing 1lb 15oz, and immediately faced a mountain of medical challenges. Despite infections, breathing issues, surgeries, and long days in the ICU, Sam

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00:14:45

𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/05/08

In this Mother’s Day episode, Tracy and Julie read heartfelt letters written by loss moms to their babies. These personal reflections offer a glimpse into the enduring love, grief, and hope carried by mothers every day—especially on Mother's Day. From tender memories and imagined milestones to promises of reunion, each letter honors a life gone too soon and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child.

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00:37:35

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/05/01

Type of loss: early term loss, twin lossMore about Valerie's story: Valerie as she reflects on the raw moments of saying hello and goodbye to her boys. Newly married and full of joy, Valerie and her husband were thrilled to learn they were expecting twins—a dream come true. For four months, they envisioned life as twin parents, filled with excitement and hope. But their joy turned to grief when unexpected pain led to a devastating hospital visit. Valerie was already 8 centimeters dilated. She

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00:36:29

𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗼: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝘆𝘅

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/04/24

Type of loss: Infant loss, medical negligenceMore about Kayla's story: Kayla shares the devastating details of her son's preventable death, how she fought through her medical case to prove negligence, and what it means to finally speak his story out loud. Kayla honors Onyx’s life by sharing the depth of her grief and the strength she’s found in the aftermath—showing us how love, advocacy, and resilience can rise even in the wake of unimaginable loss.More about Emma's

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00:42:22

𝗥𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗰𝗮 𝗩𝗶𝗷𝗮𝘆: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/04/17

Type of loss: Infant-lossMore about Rebecca's story: Rebecca shares the devastating story of her twin son's passing—born prematurely at 31 weeks with underdeveloped organs, her son Jacob experienced severe breathing issues and was placed on a ventilator. Without her knowledge, he passed away on his third day of life.More about Emma's Footprints:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EmmasFootprints.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: @EmmasFootprintsInstagram: @EmmasFootprints

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00:51:29

𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/04/10

Type of loss: SIDSMore about Griscelle's story: Griscelle shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 10-month-old daughter, Evangeline, to SIDS. On December 8, 2022, while away on a work trip for the first time in over two years, Griscelle’s world shattered. Her husband met her at the Nashville airport with the devastating news—Evangeline had passed away unexpectedly, and she never had the chance to say goodbye.More about Emma's Footprints:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.EmmasFootprints.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook:

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00:53:33

𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/04/03

Type of Loss: Early-term loss, multiple loss, stillbirth, selective reduction, Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome More about Millie's story: Millie discusses her journey through multiple pregnancy losses, fertility struggles, and the heartbreaking loss of her twin sons, Landon and Emerson.After experiencing several traumatic first-trimester miscarriages between 2019 and 2022 and enduring unsuccessful fertility treatments, Millie finally conceived her son naturally in October 2022. He was born in July

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00:23:42

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/03/27

In this episode, we explore the heart behind hosting a family fundraiser—what it is, where to start, and how it can make an impact.We’ll discuss the steps to planning an event, the personal significance for loss families, and how fundraisers support the mission of Emma’s Footprints. Whether you’re looking for ways to give back or create a lasting tribute, this episode will help you navigate the process with purpose and love.For more information about hosting a family fundraiser, please contact Julie

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00:48:31

𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/03/20

Type of Loss: StillbirthMore about Andrea's Story: Andrea and her husband, Cam, were eagerly anticipating their baby girl’s arrival when their world was shattered at a routine OB appointment. On September 13, 2023, Andrea heard the words no parent ever wants to hear—her doctor couldn’t find a heartbeat.Sent for an emergency ultrasound, their worst fears were confirmed: their daughter had died. Later that day, Andrea was induced, and in the early hours of September 14, 2023, at just 26 weeks, Talia

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00:35:40

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗰𝗶

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/03/13

Type of Loss: StillbirthMore about Stormi's Story: Stormi was estastic when she found out she was expecting with her highschool sweetheart, Jimmy. With a due date just two days after Stormi’s birthday, she dreamed of sharing a special bond with her daughter.Mayci was a strong and active baby, which is why Stormi knew something was wrong when her movements changed. She and Jimmie rushed to the hospital, where they received the heartbreaking news—Mayci no longer had a heartbeat. Their worst fears were

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01:01:06

𝗭𝗮𝗰𝗵 & 𝗝𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗲

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/03/06

Type of Loss: StillbirthMore about Zach & Jalissa's Story: In this episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, hosts Tracy and Julie sit down with Zach and Jalissa Tauscher as they share the heartbreaking story of losing their daughter, Brynlee. At 26 weeks, Jalissa went in for a routine appointment, only to receive the devastating news that there was no heartbeat. What was supposed to be a joyful time of preparing for Brynlee’s arrival—her nursery set up, tiny clothes folded, and her name

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00:33:31

𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿:𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧...

Confessions of a Grieving Mother ·

2025/02/27

Grief can be an isolating experience, but what happens when two people in a relationship are grieving the same loss? In this episode, we sit down with Pamela Presler, LCSW, CPLC, to explore the vital role of couples grief coaching.

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