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The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity
Have you lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, or SIDS? Do you feel like no one understands the depth of your grief? Maybe you’re angry, bitter, depressed—or drowning in a sea of emotions that feel impossible to name, let alone explain. Perhaps you’ve heard well-meaning but hurtful comments or received advice that made you feel even more isolated. You might be wondering, Where is God in all of this? Or why our country hasn’t done more to prevent stillbirths and support grieving families.
You are not alone. And this podcast is for you.
I’m Lisa Rowell. In 2013, I gave birth to my stillborn daughter, Julianna Grace. That moment shattered my world. I didn’t know how to survive the pain. I wrestled with God, with grief, with questions no one seemed to want to answer. Ten years ago, I found myself on the edge of despair, holding a bottle of liquor and a handful of pills, ready to give up—until God stepped in and changed everything.
From the ashes of that heartbreak, a calling was born.
Through The Silent Footprints, I invite you into a space that is real, raw, and unapologetically honest about infant loss. Here, we break the silence and stigma around miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, and early infant death. We talk about what it's like to grieve in a world that doesn’t know what to say—and how to heal when your heart feels shattered.
My Christian faith has been the foundation of my journey, and it’s through God’s strength that I found purpose in my pain. I started the Julianna Grace Ministry by creating grieving baskets for parents like me. That effort grew into funding cuddle cots and caring cradles for local hospitals—tools that allow families precious time with their babies. Later, God opened the door for me to help pass legislation in Louisiana, offering tax credits to families of stillborn babies and giving dignity through certificates of miscarriage.
This podcast isn’t just about healing—it's about action. I believe we can change the way our nation handles stillbirth and miscarriage. I believe grieving families deserve recognition, support, and resources. You’ll hear about efforts to pass laws across the country, tools like fetal monitoring apps, and ways you can advocate in your own state or even at the national level.
Through heartfelt stories, faith-filled encouragement, and practical advocacy tips, The Silent Footprints empowers grieving parents to honor their babies and reclaim their voices. Whether you're freshly grieving or years down the road, this podcast will walk with you through the valleys and help you find purpose on the other side of pain.
You may feel broken right now, but God is not finished with your story. You are not alone. Your baby’s life mattered. And your life still holds meaning.
As Psalm 27:13 says, “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” I never thought I’d feel joy again—but God made a way. Now I want to share that hope with you.
So, if you're tired of suffering in silence, if you're ready to heal, speak out, and even create change—subscribe and join me. Let’s walk this road together, one step, one story, one prayer at a time.
“Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord.” – Psalm 27:14
The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity
90 | Dr Christopher Stroud | Breaking from the System: One OB-GYN’s Bold Stand Against the Norms
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into a conversation that challenges how we view miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infant loss.
I’ve always believed that every loss matters—and that these experiences can impact a woman and her family for a lifetime. What has always stayed with me, though, is how often society treats these losses as something to “move on” from or quietly forget. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Years ago, after sharing my testimony with a group of women, I had women in their 60s, 70s, and even late 80s come up to me and share their stories of loss—stories that felt as fresh and painful as if they had just happened.
That’s why today’s conversation is so important.
I’m joined by Dr. Christopher Stroud, an OB-GYN at the Fertility and Midwifery Care Center and the Holy Family Birth Center. His perspective on loss is both powerful and deeply compassionate. His passion for walking alongside women through grief is rooted in his understanding of when life begins. As he shares, “If you believe life begins when sperm and egg meet, then a positive pregnancy test means you are carrying a life—and when that pregnancy ends, you have lost a child.”
Together, we explore the disconnect between what society often says about loss and what a grieving mother actually feels. Dr. Stroud speaks candidly about the ways physicians, healthcare providers, and culture can unintentionally dismiss grief—and why that needs to change.
Because the truth is this: when a woman experiences loss, her heart knows exactly what happened. She isn’t overreacting. She isn’t holding on to something insignificant. She is grieving a child.
If we expect women to simply “move on,” we have to ask ourselves—why does the pain run so deep?
This episode is an invitation to rethink how we talk about loss, to approach grief with greater compassion, and to begin changing the language we use in both medicine and society.
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