What does it mean to remember a life that was far too short?

In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Missy Thomas, Executive Director of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, a nonprofit that provides remembrance photography for families experiencing the loss of a baby.

Missy is also a close friend of Peyton’s, and it was through the loss of Peyton’s son that she first experienced the impact of remembrance photography, a moment that deeply shaped the path that led her into this work.

Together, they talk about:

• The power of remembrance photography and why it matters
• What it looks like to enter into moments of deep grief
• How small moments can become lasting memories for families

Missy shares how this work became deeply personal and how it has grown into a calling to serve families in some of their most difficult moments. She offers insight into what it means to sit with grief, support parents as they say goodbye, and create space for them to parent their baby in the time they have.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that every baby matters, every story matters, and that being seen and remembered can make a lasting difference.

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Instagram: @nowilaymedowntosleep
Facebook: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Website: www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org

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What if loss moms are still postpartum, even without a baby in their arms?

In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader, a licensed professional counselor specializing in women’s mental health, perinatal mental health, and trauma.

Together, they talk about:

• The postpartum experience after pregnancy and infant loss
• How grief impacts the body, mind, and emotions
• What healing can look like with the right support and care

Mary Kathryn brings both clinical insight and deep compassion to this conversation, helping put language to experiences that many loss moms struggle to explain. She shares how grief and trauma can show up in different ways, and why feeling seen, safe, and supported is such an important part of healing.

This conversation offers clarity, validation, and a reminder that loss moms are not forgotten in their postpartum experience, even when the world around them moves on.

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Website: www.findhopeccs.com
Podcast: A Journey to Whole Women Health

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What if the way we try to help is actually making things harder?

In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Jennifer Hernandez, a Care Ministry Director and loss mom who is passionate about walking with people through grief in honest and meaningful ways.

Together, they talk about:

• The importance of self-awareness when supporting someone in grief
• How well-intentioned care can sometimes cause harm
• What it looks like to show up with presence instead of pressure

Jennifer shares from both her personal experience of losing her son, Charlie, and her work in ministry, where she supports individuals and families in difficult seasons. She offers practical and thoughtful insight into how we can better care for others without unintentionally placing our own emotions or expectations onto them.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that support doesn’t require perfection, but it does require humility, awareness, and a willingness to truly see the person in front of you.

🔗 Connect with Jennifer Hernandez

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storiesfromjen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storiesfromjen

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What if the most meaningful thing you can do is simply stay?

In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with April Snyder, a hospital chaplain and loss mom who walks closely with families in some of their most vulnerable moments.

Together, they talk about:

• What it means to be present in grief without trying to fix it
• The role of spiritual care in moments of loss
• How words, even when well-intended, can deeply impact a grieving mom

April shares from both her personal experience of loss and her work in the hospital, offering a thoughtful perspective on what it looks like to sit with someone in their pain. She speaks to the importance of creating space, honoring questions, and allowing grief to be what it is without rushing it toward resolution.

This conversation is a gentle reminder that meaningful care doesn’t come from having the right answers, but from being willing to stay, listen, and simply be present.

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Instagram: @eripsni

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What happens when the person caring for you has walked through loss, too?

In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Heather LaVigne, a nurse practitioner turned author, teacher, and ministry partner, who brings both professional experience and her own journey through infertility and pregnancy loss.

Together, they talk about:

• What it’s like to experience loss from both sides of the room
• The gaps in care and the moments that matter most
• How presence, acknowledgment, and compassion can shape a mother’s experience

Heather shares from her own 10-year journey through infertility and loss, as well as her time caring for patients in the medical field. She offers an honest look at how personal experience can shape the way care is given, and the importance of slowing down and truly seeing the person in front of you.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that meaningful care doesn’t always require the right words, but it does require compassion, awareness, and a willingness to be present.

🔗 Connect with Heather LaVigne

Instagram: @heatherlavigneauthor
Facebook: Heather LaVigne
Website: www.heatherlavigneauthor.com

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What happens when the system meant to care for you doesn’t always know how?

In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Jamie Hinton, a licensed midwife in Texas and a loss mom who brings a unique perspective from both sides of care.

Together, they talk about:

• What it’s like to experience loss as both a provider and a patient
• The gaps in training, support, and compassion within care systems
• Why presence and empathy matter more than getting everything “right”

Jamie shares from her own story, as well as the many families she has walked alongside over the years. She offers an honest look at the realities of care, the moments that can cause harm, and the small but meaningful ways providers can better support loss moms.

This conversation is both deeply personal and eye-opening, offering insight into how care can be improved and reminding us that behind every role is a human being who needs to be seen, supported, and cared for.

🔗 Connect with Jamie Hinton

Email: midwifejamiehinton@gmail.com
Text: 214-493-7906

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What happens in the moments before words are spoken?

In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Callie Caraballo, founder of The Ultrasound Concierge and a former MFM sonographer with nearly 13 years of experience in ultrasound.

Together, they talk about:

• The emotional weight carried in the ultrasound room
• What it’s like to recognize when something may not be right
• How presence and compassion matter even before words are spoken

Callie shares how her experience in maternal-fetal medicine shaped the way she now cares for families, and why she created a space where moms can feel safe, seen, and supported during pregnancy.

This conversation offers a meaningful look into one of the earliest moments in a mother’s journey, and reminds us how much care matters, even in the moments that often go unseen.

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Instagram: @theultrasoundconcierge
Facebook: The Ultrasound Concierge
Website: www.theultrasoundconcierge.com

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What does it look like to care for someone when you don’t have the right words?

In this episode of The Sucky Sisterhood Podcast, Peyton sits down with Barrett Grebing, a pastor in Aledo, Texas, who has spent years walking with people through both joy and deep loss.

Together, they talk about:

• What it looks like to support grieving families within the church
• Why trying to “fix” someone’s pain can do more harm than good
• How presence, humility, and awareness can change the way we care for others

Barrett shares honestly about the tension many people feel when they don’t know what to say, and how learning to simply be present can be one of the most meaningful ways to support someone in grief.

This conversation offers a grounded and accessible perspective, especially for those who want to care well but aren’t sure how.

🔗 Connect with Barrett Grebing

Instagram: @barrettgrebing
Website: www.sharingnewlifealedo.com

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