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 124 – Kendra Alexander – Holistic Healing After a Miscarriage Related to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
In episode #124, Kendra shares her personal story of loss. Before conceiving, she was told that she had low progesterone and estrogen dominance - a hormone imbalance that could result in miscarriage. With no other information or assistance offered, Kendra and her...
Ep 123 – Daphne Wells – Conversations About Miscarriage: What Has Changed and What Has Remained the Same
Daphne Wells talks about processing grief as it relates to miscarriage and the importance of talking about the feelings surrounding loss. In episode #123, Daphne shares her personal story of loss. When she miscarried 35 years ago, it was not something that anyone ever...
Ep 122 – Amy Trautmann – Repeated Implantation Failure and Miscarriage After IVF
Amy Trautmann shares her story of endometriosis and miscarriage. We discuss triggers, talking about these experiences, & secondary infertility. In episode #122, Amy shares her personal story of loss. She has endometriosis, and conceived her son via IVF in 2017....
Ep 121 – Looking Ahead to 2023 – New Course Coming Soon!
MHD founder Allison Schaaf shares new upcoming resources, including a new course: Pregnancy After Miscarriage - Anxiety & Hope. In episode #121 Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares the exciting new things coming up in 2023. In addition to...
Ep 120 – Miscarriage Hope Desk 2022 in Review (& Free Miscarriage Resources)
Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares the history of Miscarriage Hope Desk, 2022 in review & free Miscarriage resources. In episode #120, Miscarriage Hope Desk Founder, Allison Schaaf, is sharing the history of Miscarriage Hope Desk (MHD)and a...
Ep 119 – 5 Reminders if You Are Struggling with Miscarriage During the Holidays
In episode #119 Miscarriage Hope Desk founder, Allison Schaaf, shares 5 tips on handling the holidays after miscarriage. 1. You Are Not Alone I know I felt alone when I first experienced pregnancy loss. That's one of the reasons I started Miscarriage Hope Desk. There...
Ep 118 – Sarah Jane Smith – Childless: Not By Choice
In episode #118, Sarah Jane shares her personal story of loss, unexplained infertility, and ultimately a chronic illness that resulted in a hysterectomy. As an embodiment teacher and life coach, Sarah Jane discusses the importance of acknowledging your grief and...
Ep 117 – Dr. Sophie Keller – Regaining Balance and Confidence After Miscarriage
In episode #117, Dr. Sophie Keller shares her expertise as a positive and organizational psychologist. Dr. Keller is a social wellbeing commentator in the media, an entrepreneur, and a four-times bestselling author. She is a global leader in the happiness field. After...
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,...