In the premiere episode of Partner Perspectives, host Leah E. Martin sits down with Steven for an intimate and deeply human conversation about partnership through life’s toughest moments.
After surviving testicular cancer, Steven met his wife Ashley and began building a life filled with hope and healing. But their journey took a heartbreaking turn when they faced two pregnancy losses, including one due to a life-threatening genetic condition. In this honest and emotional discussion, Steven opens up about how he processed grief differently, what it means to support a partner through loss, and how they’ve found strength and hope to keep moving forward together.
This episode offers a rare look into the male perspective on miscarriage and pregnancy loss, a topic often left unspoken, reminding listeners that grief looks different for everyone, and that love can endure even in the face of unimaginable heartbreak.
Topics Covered:
- Navigating infertility and pregnancy loss as a couple
- The emotional toll and silent struggles partners face
- How men process grief and show support differently
- Coping mechanisms, music, and finding connection through shared pain
- Rebuilding hope after loss
Partner Perspectives shifts the spotlight to those often left out of the conversation: the partners. Whether it’s a health crisis, parenting journey, or personal transformation, every experience creates a ripple effect - especially for the ones who walk beside us. Through real, honest conversations, host Leah E. Martin helps to explore the emotional, mental, and physical impact of life’s challenges from the point of view of partners. Because every story has more than one side and every voice matters.