This week, I'm doing something a little different. A little vulnerable.

My debut book, Never Healing Alone: How to Navigate Grief and Find Community After Pregnancy and Infant Loss, comes out next year (April 6, 2027), and you, this community, are the reason it exists. You are my "why."

So, before anyone else in the world hears it, I want to share it with you.

In this week's special episode of the Sisters in Loss podcast, I am sitting down and reading the entire, final introduction to the book, out loud.

This is the heart of the book. It's the story of my own losses, the "Great Disappearance" of care, the systemic failures, and the birth of the Healing Archetypes™. It sets the stage for everything we are going to heal together in these pages.

And because you are my most trusted community, I would be so honored to hear your feedback. As you listen, I want you to consider:

✨ Does this sound like your story? When you hear me talk about the "Strong Black Woman" armor or feeling dismissed by doctors, do you feel seen?

✨ What part hits you the hardest? Is there a specific sentence or story that lands in your spirit and makes you say, "That's it. That's the feeling."?

✨ Who would you send this to? When you hear these words, who immediately comes to mind? A friend? A family member? Your therapist?

This is more than just an audiobook preview; it's an invitation. I want you to feel like you are part of this book's journey from my heart into the world.

After you listen, please send me a DM on Instagram (@sistersinloss) or reply directly to this email and let me know your thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable as we prepare to share this medicine with the world.

🎧 Listen now to this exclusive first read of the Introduction to Never Healing Alone on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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To the mother with empty arms this weekend: We see you. Your motherhood is real. Your love is valid. And your title is forever. 🕊️🤎

Sunday is Bereaved Mother's Day—a sacred, often quiet space carved out before the noise of traditional Mother's Day begins. It's a day that acknowledges the mothers whose babies are held in their hearts instead of their hands.

In this week's special episode of the Sisters in Loss podcast, we are holding space for the heaviness of this upcoming weekend. We're talking about:
✨ Why you don't have to be "strong" right now.
✨ The radical, necessary act of resting through your grief.
✨ How to use the "Power of the Pause" to protect your peace when the world feels too loud.

If you are dreading the days ahead, this episode is your permission slip to unplug, set boundaries, and simply survive it. You do not have to navigate this alone.

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Black women deserve more than just survival. We deserve a system rooted in justice, and a healing journey that leaves room for joy. 🤎✨

If you missed our powerful Black Maternal Health Week live event, we've brought the entire conversation straight to the podcast! 🎙️

In this episode, I sit down with a dream team of world-changers to discuss the realities of systemic failure, the invisible weight of maternal mental health, and the radical act of finding healing in community.

Prepare to take notes as these powerhouses drop absolute gems: ✨ Shivonne Odom-Chase (@akomacounseling) breaks down why Black mothers are so often misdiagnosed and how to fiercely protect our mental peace. ✨ Jaye Wilson (@melianatedmoms) shares what it really looks like when a community steps up to support a grieving family beyond the initial condolences. ✨ Vanessa Hanible (@doula.vanessa) takes us inside the delivery room to show how doulas bridge the trust gap and act as shields for Black birthing people.

We are answering the hard questions: What does safe care look like? How do we hold both profound grief and unexpected joy? And what does the future of maternal health actually need to look like?

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In this deeply personal and courageous episode, we are honored to welcome Kamara Kennedy, who shares her story of navigating a year of unimaginable heartbreak. While celebrating her second year of marriage, Kamara, an educational assistant who dedicates her days to children with special needs, privately endured four miscarriages.

For the first time publicly, Kamara opens up about the shame and silence that led her to hide two of those losses, and the profound emotional turmoil of grieving alone. She bravely pulls back the curtain on the grueling reality of fertility treatments—the endless cycle of blood work, ultrasounds, and medication—and the flicker of hope that keeps her going.

This conversation is a powerful testament to the quiet strength it takes to keep fighting for your dream. It's for anyone who has felt the sting of shame, the exhaustion of medical procedures, and the unwavering faith required to pray for a rainbow baby.

Tune in to hear:

• Kamara's story of navigating four miscarriages in a single year.

• The raw and honest truth about the shame and isolation that often accompany loss.

• How her faith and returning to therapy are anchoring her through the storm.

• Her journey through fertility treatments and the fight to have her 2025 rainbow baby.

Kamara, your willingness to share your story is an incredible act of service. You are breaking the silence for so many who are suffering alone. Thank you for your trust and your courage. We are holding you and your journey in our hearts and praying with you for your rainbow baby.

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Selecting the right healthcare team is critical on our journey's to motherhood especially after loss or infertility diagnosis.

In today's episode, Dr. Eboni January a physician, author, and maternal health expert shares her journey dedicated to helping women reclaim power over their bodies and their stories. We discuss the maternal health crisis and why its critical that Black women chose healthcare providers who listen to you, support you, and make you feel seen clinically and holistically. Dr. Eboni's mission is to educate, empower, and equip women to navigate every stage of their reproductive and maternal journey with confidence and care. We discuss the importance of listening to women, to centering their voices, and to make sure they feel seen and supported... not just clinically, but holistically. In her book, Empowered Motherhood, Dr. Eboni discusses her personal journey being a resource for other women navigating theirs motherhood journey. The book is about taking back ownership of your body, your health, and your story.

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Have you ever suffered from painful periods? Today's guest Bria Burrell has always had painful periods, and in 2015 she found out there was an cyst on her left ovarian. Her OB/GYN monitored the cyst for a couple of months, until it started to grow. In order to prevent the cyst from rupturing the OB/GYN performed a laparoscopic procedure in January 2016.

The cyst dominated the left part of Bria's pelvic cavity, and therefore, they had to remove her left ovarian and Fallopian tube, and during this procedure it was determined she had endometriosis. She had many complications from that surgery that left her bowel perforated resulting in her wearing a temporary colostomy bag. Bria takes us on the next steps of her journey to motherhood in this podcast where she undergoes fertility treatments and 2 rounds of IVF, that has resulted in two miscarriages.

This episode is for you to listen to if you have been diagnosed with endometriosis or have lost a Fallopian tube or ovary.

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Congenital heart disease is a general term for a range of birth defects that affect the normal way the heart works. The term "congenital" means the condition is present from birth.

Today's guest was diagnosed with Endometriosis and after many years of fertility treatments including IVF her first child Jasper died in her arms 30 hours after he was born from congenital heart disease. Coping with the grief of child loss at the onset of a global pandemic has made, Jamala Arland passionate about supporting the community for bereaved mothers and normalizing grief through writing and speaking engagements.

In todays episode, Jamala shares her journey through endometriosis, infertility, and finding out how her son had congenital heart disease.

This episode is for you to listen to if you have battled infertility and infant loss.

Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here

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Join our Black Moms in Loss Online Weekly Grief Support Group

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