Empty Arms Podcast

11/27/2025

As a loss family, the holidays will always hold a different weight. Thanksgiving reminds us of the empty seats we will always feel but also of the love that still surrounds us.

This year, we’re choosing to let both grief and joy have a seat at our table. We can miss the ones we’ve lost with an ache that never fully leaves, and still be grateful for the moments, the people, and the small moments of joy that carry us forward.

If this season feels heavy for you too, please know you’re not alone. Your grief is valid. Your joy is valid. And there is room for both.

Wishing gentle peace to everyone navigating the holidays with a tender heart today. We encourage you to light a candle at your table this year and invite the memory of your precious little ones to join you. We are thinking of you all. 💜💙

11/11/2025

Ep. 40 is LIVE!!!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-040-the-intentional-search-for-joy-after-loss/id1725051722?i=1000736309312

After loss, joy can feel like a distant memory but over time, it can become a way to honor the lives that changed us forever. 💛

In this week’s episode, I talk with Hannah Joy, a mom who made the intentional choice to search for joy after losing her babies. She shares how time and perspective helped her see that finding joy wasn’t “moving on,” but carrying her daughter’s legacy forward. Through her work with photography and a beautiful perspective on grief, we tackle the impossible question: is joy possible after loss?

Hannah reminds us that our children’s lives don’t have to be defined by sadness — they can also be remembered through laughter, light, and love. 🌈

If you’re in the process of picking up the pieces or wondering if joy ever returns, this conversation will touch your heart.

🎧 Listen now on The Empty Arms Podcast — available wherever you get your podcasts.

This episode is sponsored by Mama Media.

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · 11/11/2025 · 1h 3m

10/24/2025

Episode 39 is LIVE!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-039-when-motherhood-remains-a-dream-hailey-and/id1725051722?i=1000733365069

Hailey’s greatest dream has always been to be a mom. After years of trying, multiple rounds of IVF, and finally becoming pregnant with her daughter, Isla, that dream was within reach until heartbreak struck at 26 weeks.

In this week’s episode of The Empty Arms Podcast, Hailey opens up about the devastating loss of Isla, the ache of living in a world without children, and the invisible motherhood that so many women quietly carry. Through her grief, she’s built Isla’s Embrace, a project devoted to helping other loss families feel seen, understood, and less alone.

This conversation is tender, raw, and full of love: for Isla, for the motherhood Hailey still dreams of, and for every family whose story didn’t unfold the way they hoped. 💗

This episode is sponsored by Black Bear Cinemas.

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · 10/24/2025 · 1h 9m

10/24/2025

Episode 39 is LIVE!!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-039-when-motherhood-remains-a-dream-hailey-and/id1725051722?i=1000733365069

Hailey’s greatest dream has always been to be a mom. After years of trying, multiple rounds of IVF, and finally becoming pregnant with her daughter, Isla, that dream was within reach until heartbreak struck at 26 weeks.

In this week’s episode of The Empty Arms Podcast, Hailey opens up about the devastating loss of Isla, the ache of living in a world without children, and the invisible motherhood that so many women quietly carry. Through her grief, she’s built Isla’s Embrace, a project devoted to helping other loss families feel seen, understood, and less alone.

This conversation is tender, raw, and full of love: for Isla, for the motherhood Hailey still dreams of, and for every family whose story didn’t unfold the way they hoped. 💗

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · 10/24/2025 · 1h 9m

10/10/2025

It’s here!! Episode 38 is LIVE!!!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empty-arms-podcast-real-stories-of/id1725051722?i=1000731065207

In this episode, I sit down with Stacey — a woman who is no stranger to grief and has turned her own pain into purpose. Through her healing journey, Stacey discovered the incredible comfort and connection that therapy dogs can bring. She’s since built a powerful therapy dog program through her local hospital, creating moments of joy, peace, and healing for patients, families, and staff alike.

Together, Stacey and her loyal therapy dog partner, Koda, are spreading love and light in the most beautiful ways. We talk about how animals have a remarkable ability to connect with people on a soul-deep level, often offering support without a single word. Their story is one of resilience, hope, and the gentle power of four paws and a compassionate heart.

This episode is sponosored by Harbor of Hope Counseling, owned and operated by Nathaniel W. Lutz, LCPC.

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast -- real stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. · 10/10/2025 · 52m

10/08/2025

FRIDAY!!! FRIDAY!!! FRIDAY!! 🐶💙🥳🐾🎉🎊

After a long hiatus (thank you for hanging in there!), we’re back—and it feels so good! This week, I’m sitting down with Stacey Coventry to talk about grief, hope, and the incredible healing power of animals. From heartbreak to healing, this conversation will remind you just how much love can change our path. You don’t want to miss it!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empty-arms-podcast/id1725051722

09/01/2025

07/18/2025

Episode 37 is LIVE!! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-037-ectopic-pregnancies-inside-our-bodies-outside/id1725051722?i=1000717982524

I am joined by five brave women who share their stories of ectopic pregnancy loss -- a type of loss that is not only emotionally devastating, but physically life threatening.

For some, it was their first loss. For others, it was one of many hurdles in a long fertility journey. Each voice adds power to a conversation that is all too often left in the dark. Together, we shine a light on what it means to grieve a pregnancy that never had a chance to grow, and the toll it takes to survive it.

I can't wait for you to tune in!

A special thank you to Meagan, Laurie, Misha, Alicia & Katie.

This episode is sponsored by Peirce Photo & Studio Inc.

Podcast Episode · The Empty Arms Podcast · 07/18/2025 · 1h 13m