In this conversation, Markesha Tisby shares her journey through parenthood, loss, and healing. She discusses the challenges of raising children, the impact of literacy and education, and her personal experiences with miscarriage. The conversation delves into the complexities of grief, the intersection of race and maternal health, and the importance of community support. Throughout, Markesha emphasizes the possibility of being both hurt and hopeful, and the need for understanding and compassion in the face of loss. Markesha and Peyton also discuss the challenges faced by Black women in maternal healthcare, the importance of creating safe spaces for grieving mothers, and the need for community support. They explore the emotional journey of loss, the significance of partnership in navigating grief, and the hope found in shared experiences. Markesha shares her personal journey, emphasizing the value of representation and the healing power of connection within the community, particularly through events like the Gathering.

If you’ve been inspired by this conversation and want to join us at Gathering 2025, visit our website at https://www.gatheringhope.net/gathering-2025 and use promo code SISTERHOOD for $15 off your ticket.

Thank you to Milk Couture Co. for supporting this episode and for their beautiful work in creating keepsake jewelry that helps families hold onto their precious memories forever. Visit Milk Couture Co. to learn more about their custom pieces and create your own keepsake today.

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• Facebook: Markesha Luckett Tisby
• Instagram: MarkeshaTisby
• X: Markesha Tisby
• LinkedIn: Markesha Tisby, M.Ed
• Bluesky: markeshatisby.bsky.social

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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Ally Loupe, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic health, birth doula, and co-creator of Move Through Motherhood. Ally opens up about her personal journey as a mother to two daughters on earth and one sweet baby in heaven, sharing her heart for helping women heal both physically and emotionally after miscarriage and infant loss. Through her movement and recovery program, she offers essential tools for moms to navigate their postpartum journey. Join us as we discuss pelvic health, the importance of movement in healing, and Ally’s inspiring work with women through all stages of motherhood.

Resources Mentioned:
Move through Motherhood
Move through Motherhood: Miscarriage and Loss (Free Resource)
Instagram:
@prettypelvis.dpt
@movethroughmotherhood
@genesisptwellness

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In this episode, we chat with Samantha McCabe, founder of Harper’s Hands Counseling and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate. Samantha shares her personal story of infant loss and how it inspired her to help other moms navigate grief and trauma. As a worship pastor and mother of three, she reflects on balancing faith, family, and her counseling practice, offering heartfelt insights and hope for those on a similar journey. Join us for an honest and healing conversation with a woman passionate about loving and supporting others through life’s toughest moments.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Alyson Brown and Kelsi Cole, the founders of Foreknown Ministries. After experiencing the unimaginable loss of their babies, born still just two weeks apart, Alyson and Kelsi transformed their grief into a mission to support other parents walking through the devastation of losing a child. Through Foreknown Ministries, they provide hope, community, and education, ensuring that no grieving parent feels alone. Join us as we discuss their personal journeys, the questions that led to Foreknown’s creation, and their mission to equip healthcare professionals, pregnancy centers, and churches with tools to 'do grief better.' This episode is a heartfelt exploration of friendship, faith, and finding purpose in pain.

Resources Mentioned:
Foreknown Ministries
Text Support - 719-626-8486
Journey to Joy - study for women
Through the Valley - study for men
Foreknown Men
Compassionate Care Resources

Winning the War With Your Mind - Craig Groeschel

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• That Side of Heaven, Heather Butler
• Gathering Hope

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kelly Jean-Philippe, a devoted husband to his wife Rose and a loving father to their two sons, Julius'Camillo and Eden. Their family story, however, is marked by profound loss as Kelly and Rose have endured the heartbreak of five miscarriages. Kelly shares his deeply personal journey through these experiences, shedding light on the often-overlooked perspective of fathers who suffer from miscarriage.

With warmth and sincerity, Kelly discusses the emotional toll of their losses and his mission to raise awareness about the dad's experience of miscarriage. He highlights the lack of support and resources available to fathers during such difficult times and emphasizes the need for change. Kelly's advocacy work extends to cohosting the Miscarriage Dads podcast, where he and his cohost aim to humanize the experience of miscarriage by creating a space for open and honest conversations about its impact on fathers.

Join us as we delve into Kelly's story, exploring the resilience and strength that come from facing unimaginable grief and the importance of community and support for dads navigating the pain of miscarriage. This episode is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the critical need to support all parents through their journeys of loss and healing.

You can find more about Kelly and his work at themiscarriagedad.buzzsprout.com and follow him on Instagram at @TheMiscarriageDads.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Miscarriage Dads Podcast
• Still Parents Podcast
• No Matter How Small, Patrick & Kristen Riecke

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In this episode, Victoria Renken, a perinatal therapist and mother, shares her journey with her daughter, Lily. Victoria, who specializes in grief, loss, and rare diagnoses in motherhood, opens up about her experience navigating the complexities of Lily’s congenital diaphragmatic hernia and the unexpected emergence of HELLP syndrome. Join us as Victoria discusses the intersections of grief and professional expertise, the comfort found in unexpected places, and her enduring love for Lily.

• Getting Grief Right, Patrick O'Malley
• Holding on to Love After You've Lost a Baby: The 5 Love Languages for Grieving, Gary Chapman & Candy McVicar
• And if You Can't, Sydney N. Hatcher
• Brave Lament, Andrew & Christy Bauman
• Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep, Tish Harrison Warren
• victoriarenken.com
• Instagram @counseling.with.victoria

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Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, sought-after speaker, and author of What If It’s Wonderful? and From Lost to Found. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and three young children. Nicole would love to connect with you on her website: www.nicolezasowski.com.

@nicolezasowski

Books: What If It's Wonderful and From Lost to Found
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