Empty Arms Podcast

05/20/2026

Episode 45 is LIVE!!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-045-almost-ours-a-story-of-grief-and/id1725051722?i=1000768743705

In this episode of The Empty Arms Podcast, we talk about the grief and hope that comes from a failed adoption.

Farrah shares so openly about the silence surrounding disrupted adoptions, the grief that can feel invisible to others, and the courage it takes to keep moving forward after a dream falls apart.

One of the most powerful moments of this episode is when Farrah says, "Adoption loss is not the same as pregnancy or infant loss. It's different. But it's not less." Her words offer validation and compassion to families carrying a grief that is so often misunderstood or minimized.

Be sure to tune in!

This episode is sponsored by MomCo of Hampden.

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · May 20 · 56m

05/05/2026

Episode 43 is LIVE!!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-044-s*x-intimacy-after-loss/id1725051722?i=1000766296470

In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Erin Hatch of Empty Arms of Greater Bangor and Sara Rian, grief poet and s*x therapist, to talk about something many grieving parents experience, but few people talk about out loud: s*x and intimacy after loss.

How does loss affect closeness? Your body? Your relationship? Your sense of safety, desire, or connection?

Grief touches every part of us including the most private parts of our lives. In this episode, we talk openly about the complicated ways loss can create distance, longing, fear, guilt, tenderness, and healing.

It’s honest. It’s vulnerable. And it’s a conversation so many people need to hear.

This episode is sponsored by Boulder Point Lakehouse. Book your summer vacation here! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1546560231983200397?adults=2&search_mode=regular_search&check_in=2026-05-15&check_out=2026-05-20&children=0&infants=0&pets=0&source_impression_id=p3_1778005701_P3y7ztZlQqARzcY1&previous_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=aa3773ef-bc7c-4634-ae50-92d9933f6d80

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Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · May 5 · 1h 21m

03/30/2026

Episode 43 is LIVE!!!

Fifteen years ago, Chris lost his daughter, Madison. For years, he pushed through life, thinking grief was something to “get over” quickly. But grief had other plans. It whispered to him: you haven’t suffered enough.

In this episode, Chris opens up about the long, winding journey of loss. The guilt, the silence, and the fear of feeling too much or too little. But over time, through perspective, patience, and healing, he learned something profound: grief isn’t a punishment or a measure of suffering. It’s a journey, unique to each of us, and honoring it is how we find meaning, connection, and even hope.

Chris now writes and encourages others to honor their grief, sharing the lessons he learned the hard way. We can't wait for you to tune in.

🎧 Listen now and hear his story:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-043-grief-told-me-i-didnt-suffer-enough-chris-baby/id1725051722?i=1000758287528

Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hmFT7fe

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ulW0UlWaBHI8RYcnkNOgO?si=4e04078dff0b4d2c

This episode is sponsored by Boulder Point Lakehouse. Book your summer vacation here!! https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1546560231983200397?source_impression_id=p3_1774901629_P3qUBuhJG-Eo-usT

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · March 30 · 47m

03/20/2026

Season 3 is LIVE!!!

What does it really look like to survive the first year after losing your baby?

In this deeply honest and tender conversation, Emlee shares the story of her son, Theo, who was stillborn at full term. Emlee opens up about the quiet, often unseen battles of that first year: the weight of each milestone, the loneliness, the questions, and the ways grief can seep into every corner of life. She speaks candidly about her mental health struggles, the moments she didn’t think she’d make it through, and the slow, fragile process of finding her footing again.

This episode was sponsored by an anonymous donor.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-042-stillbirth-surviving-the-first-year-without-theo/id1725051722?i=1000756331433

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ETFWijPttd6FWnXaZl7Nc?si=4d730795b6b6440a

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e349c3ce-0607-4296-8a34-8016fe19c77c/episodes/61adeb6b-b0cc-4b17-b445-5e334c476ce2/the-empty-arms-podcast-ep-042---stillbirth-surviving-the-first-year-without-theo

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · March 20 · 49m

03/19/2026

SEASON 3 DROPS TOMORROW… and we are so ready for it. 🥳🤍

This season goes deeper than ever before. We’re talking about the parts of loss that don’t always get said out loud:
✨ intimacy after loss
✨ hearing from dads and their perspectives
✨ the genetic side of pregnancy loss
✨ molar pregnancies
✨ and even the emotional toll on the staff who care for loss families

These are real, raw, and incredibly important conversations and we cannot wait to share them with you.

If this podcast has ever meant something to you, would you take a quick second tonight to go to our show page on your favorite platform and hit “Follow” and maybe give us a review/rating? It’s the easiest way to make sure you never miss an episode drop and it helps us reach more families who need this kind of support. 🤍

We’re so grateful you’re here. Season 3 starts tomorrow.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empty-arms-podcast-real-stories-of/id1725051722

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ulW0UlWaBHI8RYcnkNOgO?si=4686a4343c6f4272

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e349c3ce-0607-4296-8a34-8016fe19c77c/the-empty-arms-podcast

03/12/2026

Season 3 is SO CLOSE to being ready!!

We are so excited to share our new episodes but for now, here is another favorite from past seasons.

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · April 7, 2025 · 55m

03/04/2026

We are getting close to the launch of season 3 of the podcast! Just a few more details to line up! Still looking for guests for this season!! Send me an email at [email protected] to get a spot.

While we continue to wait -- here is another favorite past episode. Brittany & Renee share their experiences and how they found strength in community!

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · October 22, 2024 · 1h 9m

02/23/2026

Season THREE is almost here… and we’re feeling all the things. 🤍

Before we turn the page to a brand new chapter of The Empty Arms Podcast, we’re taking a moment to look back.

41 episodes.
48 incredible guests.
Countless raw conversations.
Endless moments of hope, courage, grit, and healing.

What a gift this journey has been to sit with loss moms and dads, to speak the names of babies who matter, and to remind each other that even in the deepest grief we are not alone.

This week, we’ll be resharing some of our favorite episodes from the past two years — the ones that made us cry, think, grow, and feel deeply seen.

If you’re new here, this is the perfect time to jump in.
If you’ve been with us since episode one… thank you. You are part of this story.

Season 3 launches soon.
But first, let’s revisit the moments that brought us here. 🤍

Today's blast from the past is our dear friend Alyssa. Alyssa talks about the moments leading up to finding out there was no heartbeat as well as the devastating process of delivering her daughter stillborn. While so many questions remain unanswered, Alyssa courageously navigates life after loss with a peace that has come from healing and time.

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · March 4, 2024 · 56m

12/18/2025

12/16/2025

Episode 41 is LIVE!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-041-co-authors-speak-nicu-loss-and-how-to-journey/id1725051722?i=1000741556859

In this episode of The Empty Arms Podcast, I sit down with Emily Souder, LCSW-C, PMH-C and Mahaley Patel, LMFT, PMH-C, co-creators of Your NICU Story, a powerful journal to help families process their NICU stay. Together, we explore the power of storytelling in grief, the importance of naming experiences that often feel unspeakable, and how words can become a lifeline for families navigating loss.

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · 12/16/2025 · 1h 2m